New to Forum - any retro rides in Scotland this year?

[mcmoonter]

I'm new to this forum but not the sport.

I worked when I was a student at Robin Williamson Cycles in Edinburgh in the early 80s. Mountainbikes just appeared and we were among the first to specialize in them. We formed a small club, many of the guys from back then I'm still riding with.

I've still got a couple of early bikes, and am keen to see if there are any retro rides planned in Scotland this year.

I've still got a handbuilt Alves from about 88 with IRD forks and brakes, WTB hubs. It was well used and not as shiny as those I've seen on here.

I've ridden with Jacqui Phelan and Charlie Kelly, I've been in Charlie Cunningham's workshop and met Joe Breeze. Some of the best experiences ever.

 

[mikee]

welcome

get down to the macretro forum

where in fife are you ,i'm in grimrothes

mike

 

[mcmoonter]

macretro forum? Link?

I'm near Kirkcaldy, but ride a lot with the guys from the Leslie Bike Shop.

 

[mcmoonter]

Ahh, found it

 

[RobMac]

Hi bud Rob here from Leven

 

[FairfaxPat]

You must be the guy I met with CK and a few of the other guys on a ride in the Marin Water district awhile back-you asked for directions and I said "You're not from around here, are you?" It was a sunny day and we took pictures-that was you-right?

 

[velomaniac]

Always stuff going on in MacRetro at least once a month if not more.

Big meet at Kirroughtree on 27th March.

Otherwise we organise mini meets as we see fit

 

[mikee]

macretro forum? Link?

I'm near Kirkcaldy, but ride a lot with the guys from the Leslie Bike Shop.

ahh those reprobates

depending on which bunch they'll know me

 

[mcmoonter]

FairfaxPat, That was indeed me. That turned out to be a great day. After I left you guys I rode up past Bontempi Dam and onto Bolinas Ridge all the way to Olema.

I'll have to get back out with you guys again. I stil receive the odd email from Charlie and Jacquie came over to stay with me here in Fife.

 

[big.eck]

welcome to the site i'm just across the forth in broxburn .

so what bikes you got ? any pictures ?