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Post by denis on Mar 13, 2013 17:21:47 GMT
Seven out today on our midweek run,Trevor,Dermot ,Gerry,Pat,Joe,Michael o S and myself ,we headed over the Rocks Chapel rd ,Bells hill,Scaddy Derryboye where Dermot went via Saintfield,the rest to Killyleagh for tea and coffee, Michael then headed for home the rest back across country to Bucks head and home very cold and blowy day but enjoyable and were warm enough when we kept moving.We phoned Ted today when we were out and two or three of use got talking to him,he was in good form and said he hoped to be able to leave hospital in about 6 or 7 weeks , he was very positive, which is a good sign. 38-40 miles for most of us when home ,I was a bit stiff after last nights mtb and took a bit of time to get going today.
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Post by denis on Mar 15, 2013 15:36:05 GMT
just 4 out today on our run, Joe,Max,Michael and myself, around about way to Newcastle ,tea and coffee and then down the road home.Dont forget about the Quiz in the Harbour Inn tonight be there between 8.30 and nine.
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Post by denis on Mar 29, 2013 16:59:30 GMT
Just 5 out today on our run ,first in a fortnight, Gerry,Ollie,Shane,Trevor and myself we headed across country to Ardglass ,very cold but dry and bright,plenty of clothing needed,after a break for tea and coffee,gerry and ollie headed straight home as the could not stick the pace,us other three headed on via Ballycruttle to Saul where we visited Shanes house so he could check if all ok,we politely turned down more tea and a lift home in his Porche ,would not hold all the bikes.We headed on back to Bucks Head and home 44 or so miles on clock and a very enjoyable run.Went to see Ted last night along with Pat Davey and found Ted to be in a very positive mood ,It was a bit emotional at times but we had a long chat with him and stayed for about three hours before we were thrown out,anyway it was great to see him and he was asking about you all,we can all just hope and pray that he makes a good recovery soon.
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Post by denis on Apr 5, 2013 23:34:10 GMT
6 out today on our run Pat,Joe,Gerry,Trevor,Michael Coburn and myself,went to Ardglass into a strong wind came back the same way so wid would be on our backs good run, we waited 15 minutes for you Dylan ,thought you got lost or changed your mind ,we had a good run anyway.
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Post by denis on Apr 10, 2013 21:44:57 GMT
7 out today on our midweek run,Joe,Pat,Rodger,Gerry,Trevor,John F and myself,went the usual way to Newcastle,Seaforde,Clonvaraghan,The Fin,Maghera ,then lunch in Nikki's where we met up with Ollie who still on the injury list.Good day but a bit breezey,Home by Ardilea 35 or so miles done.
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Post by max on Apr 13, 2013 12:19:09 GMT
Four out on Friday Short in numbers but with Gerry, Pat D, Joe and myself we had plenty of Anno Domini. Went out to Killyleagh where Joe bought a tin opener , presumably to open a can of beans to go with his sausage rolls at the cafe. Pleasant run in rather warmer weather but a few showers. Had a good new route planned for Sunday, which Marty and I tested on Wednesday but forecast shows winds of up to 45 mph tomorrow and as it is a bit hilly I will save it for an easier day. Happy birthday Trevor.
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Post by max on Apr 17, 2013 16:10:06 GMT
Four of us out bright and early out at 9 am on Tuesday. Marty, Dermot, Michael O'S and myself. Went to Hillsborough along back roads and over through the Maze Racecourse, an area known only to racegoers and those who have done Her Majestys Pleasure, but pleasant agricultural land.. Testing a route for a future Sunday. Very windy and rather hilly and Michael needed to get back so we went at a fair old pace, but weather fine and legs building up for next week.
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Post by denis on Apr 19, 2013 15:59:12 GMT
Just five out today on our run ,Joe,Pat,Rodger(his Birthday),Gerry and myself.We went across country to Ardglass ,tea coffee and refreshments was had and on to Kilclief ,where we cut across country to Castleward , then on to Quoile at a fast pace ,Annacloy ,Bucks Head and home 48 miles on clock a great run nd a great day for cycling the best weather in a long time.Happy birthday Rodger.
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Post by bigfoot on Apr 20, 2013 14:53:33 GMT
Hi Folks
Well just gettin my suncream and speedos packed so hope it pours and blows a gale at home ;D
Denis wanted to wish you good luck in Aussie land where I'm sure there will be loads of sunshine!! Have a safe journey.
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Post by denis on Jun 5, 2013 14:03:00 GMT
Just four out on our midweek run today, Trevor,Pat, Gerry and myself ,Joe away to get the gub sorted,we went across country to Ardglass nice pace and a beauitful day for cycling,after refreshments we went to Ballee , Ballycruttle,Road Houses,Slievegrane Rd ,Saul, Quoile, Annacloy and the Bucks Head ,all split for home quick run 43 mile on clock when home. More sunny days like this required for cycling.
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Post by denis on Jun 12, 2013 13:36:08 GMT
6 out today on our run ,Pat,Joe,Trevor,Ollie,just fresh from his Wicklow 200 exploits,Michael and myself,Nice day and a good steady pace to Annacloy,Rocks Chapel Rd,Bells Hill,Scaddy, Derryboye, Killyleagh ,where we stopped for lunch and refreshments and a bit of crack,then on to the Quoile where we split for home myself and Trevor for Ballykinlar,Ollie for Dundrum, Michael had already left in Killyleagh and Pat and Joe when for Annacloy and Ballynahinch, good days cycling ,I had 35 miles done when home
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Post by denis on Jun 19, 2013 22:50:54 GMT
7 out today on our run,Pat,Joe,Rodger,Trevor,Paul,Ollie and myself,good day for a run,we went to Daft Eddies,via Derryboye ,sat outside for tea and coffee in bright sunshine,good crack,who would want to work or go to Spain with weather like this.Home by Balloo, Raffery, Glasswater, Church Road ,Kilmore, great route 47 miles on clock when home a very enjoyable day was had by all
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Post by denis on Jun 26, 2013 22:10:54 GMT
Only nine out today on our midweek run, Pat , Joe, Rodger, Max, his son Ian,Ollie,Niall McK ,Gerry, and myself ,we went across country to Ardglass ,Pat had bike problems which was soon fixed ,but he had limited gears, after lunch break i had to head for home as I had Hospital appointment, 32 mile completed , nice run ,was back out in Loughinisland in the evening for the fun run and race ,got another 18 mile on clock so total for day was 50, nice for mid week,and also enjoyed seeing our chairman taking part in the race,he was out of breath for a change.Dermot,The Jagger,Gerry Morgan and myself cycled round with the runners ,keeping them in check,nearly got passed by the winner of the race a few times,Benny Teer ,that boy can run
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Post by denis on Jul 3, 2013 22:50:30 GMT
Just five out today on midweek run,Pat,Joe,Gerry,Paul and myself,went across country to Ardglass,nice tea and scones then home by Ballee,Ballycruttle,Ballyalton,Saul Quoile and back to Bucks Head. Nice run on a nice day,One funny instance we had was when another cyclists stopped with us at Bucks Head as we were ready to set off,He asked were we all retired and who was the oldest ,Pat proudly stuck out his chest and said he was nearly 71 and the eldest ,this man looked about the same age as pat and he told us he had just cycled from Skettrick,had tea in Brennans and was cycling back home ,he had just got over bowel cancer from last year and thought nothing of cycling 100 miles a day,he was aged 86,talk about taking the wind out of Pats sails or all of us for that matter,hope for us all yet,where will we all be at that age,
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Post by denis on Jul 5, 2013 13:46:35 GMT
Seven out today on our Friday run,Ralph,Trevor,Joe,Pat,Gerry,Shane and myself,went to Newcastle via Clonvaraghan and The Finn,Maghera, tea and coffee in Nikki,s ,was a very fast run today and all together ,some though we were going to fast and kept calling us all Dick ,very enjoyable run nice day 37 mile on clock when home .
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