Saturday 1st October

[Johann]

Right Alice, what’s the route around Wonderland, tomorrow??

[davidc]

I'm saving myself for half the run on Sunday. Numbers might be slim on the ground on Saturday if the epidemic in Anahilt hasn't cleared up.

[garybailie]

I think i'll brave the rain tomorrow, anyone else heading out?

[Johann]

I’m due a wash!

[peterbryson]

I am stuck in Manchester, will try for the mckibben on sunday if flybe allow me - whats wrong with the annahilters

[garybailie]

I havent seen them since last week Peter, the lurgy I hear? them boys all seem too close, maybe it was sharing that ice-cream at Mauds that did the damage. I'll see you in the morning Neil.

[bernadettemonaghan]

It's a bit last minute.com, but I'm gonna had down to Chain Reactions for the ride out with Wendy H. Think there's a bit of a question and answer session afterwards in the shop and Cool FM will be there, so it should be good. Any other boys or girls up for it, see you there. Suposed to be 10am..ish, but these things don't always run to a tight schedule. When would you get the chance to ride with a champ liek that?
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[bernadettemonaghan]

Went down to CRC this morning for the ride out with Wendy Houvenaghel About 50 riders had shown up, with just a few girls, including a couple of NDCC girls and young Shenna McKivergan of Banbridge CC, and myself. It was a good spin, short at about 15 miles at 19/20mph. Lovely wee spin through Belfast, around Balmoral, Malone Road, Stranmillis Embankment, some wee loups around the streets of Belfast, back through the city and by the City Hall, Botanic, Lisburn Road (just in time, as the security alert had just been cleared) back up towards the Kings Hall and back down to the Boucher Road again.
The guy from CRC who was riding up front encouraged young Shenna McKivergan to go up front and ride alongside Wendy - she stayed at the front for the rest of the spin - a great strong wee rider and one to watch for.
Back at the shop Ann, John, Jim, Michael and Mary Hunter arrived, and Wendy was taking lots of time to chat with people, giving helpful tips and hints. I saw Mary having a good char with her, so watch out for her next year!
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