Well, woke up at 7am to a nice morning, dry and light cloud and even
though the forecast wasn't good I went for it. By the time I left the
flat over a couple of hours later it was raining but I was already
committed and decided to continue, I've ridden in worse after all.
Arrived at Colinton with 10mins to spare and waited.

Decided that 10:20 will be the cut off point, and
unfortunately/fortunately (delete as appropriate) nobody turned up.
What with the weather and it being SiTS this weekend I kinda expected
that although I have to say at the time part of me was relieved but,
surprisingly, the greater part of me was really disappointed. As it
was raining, and as I had other committments today, not really
fancying it alone I headed home. Glad I did though as it was
bucketing down by the time I was going along Queen Street towards
London Road.

If I could join you on Sunday rbrtwtmn and/or Stu I definitely would,
however my folks are down. But I am planning on being out loads
hopefully the last week August and first 2 weeks in September so
fingers crossed I can see loads of you then.

Take care out there

Dougie

--- In edinburghmtb@yahoogroups.com, "rbrtwtmn" <rbrtwtmn@...> wrote:
>
> I *have* to get out on the bike this weekend - and if it's really
> horrible I'd prefer to be on the hills than following another road
> bike - so I *might* appear at the ride whether it's 'on' or not -
> soggy company being better than cycling alone in the rain...
>
> Or if Sunday looks better (frankly Saturday looks like it might be
> really really not nice) then I'd welcome company then instead. Will
> check this discussion/forum over the weekend so put up a note if you
> are keen on either option.
>
> Long or short rides considered.
>
> rbrtwtmn
>
>
> --- In edinburghmtb@yahoogroups.com, "dkcowie" <dougie@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I'm down for this weekends beginners ride and as it'll be my
first time
> > out in god knows how long it will definitely be at the pace of
the
> > slowest person... ie. ME!! ;o)
> >
> > The bike is out of storage and taking pride of place hanging on
the
> > wall, and even if I do say so myself its a piece of art,
beautiful...
> > he he!! Anyhoo, just to say the ride leader will definitely be
there,
> > well, I say definitely, but the only definite is that I is a fair
> > weather rider so if it looks miserable you'd best call to see if
the
> > ride is on... and it doesn't look good as present, though there
is a
> > chance things will be nice so we'll see.
> >
> > Hope to see lots of you on Saturday, usual place on Westgarth
Avenue,
> > take care for now.
> >
> > Dougie
> > moby:07976 257909
> >
>