Attendance at Saturday runs does seem to have dropped off and hopefully members are only temporaily absent. FCC look set to have good interest in this event and the form now shown by Gavin, Shaun, new bike is coming, big W, "I'm in to big miles", Pat Mc, " what's this about losing an hour!", "Kevin, don't worry about me!!", Larry, Raymond, and several others is very encouraging. The spring tours are nearly on us and entry forms for the 200km Tour of theGlens should now be sent in to Castlereagh CC. The increased speed seemed to be taking its toll on big W but his fatigue was loudly explained by his having been on the road since 0700 that morning!! He's certainly taking his winter preparation seriously! Separation of the speed merchants began at New Buildings an a sprint finish at the "30" sign was taken by in form Simon!! All in all some good outings at the w/e. A short nature break and we were on our way again with renewed vim and vigour. From there we took advantage of the breeze to set a good speed out to the main Derry road. Lead by the deadly duo, C and F, the climb from the Plumb was easily ascended before the fast descent in to Gortin. No quarter was taken as we climbed the 3 mile ascent up to the mast where we waited for returning club man Frankie D who had succumbed to a puncture outside Strabane. The rain was at its heaviest as the group rallied around Simon in his struggle with a puncture in Strabane high street. Keeping the honour of the club's mothers' in mind and determining to be home in time for some festivities a challenging pace was once again the order as we headed in to the stiff breeze down the Strabane road. Undaunted by the poor weather and the summer time start, Sunday's run was also well attended and 12 riders set off for Gortin and points south. Despite losing numbers to various reasons, "I need to go faster", I need to get home for ballet lesson", I need to get ready for mothers' day", a diminished in number but not in quality, group of hard riders kept the speed throughout the 55 mile spin and all were glad to arrive at Nixon's corner for the final sprint in to the old dairy site. Speed was maintained as we headed to Raphoe, over the drumlinns of Castlefinn and back home by Lifford. Saturday's ride was well attended and a healthy pace was maintained by Simon, the ever exhuberant Boyd and a "guesting" Andrew Nicell, now starring in Edinburgh velo circles. Some mixed weather over the past w/e did not spoil the fun for numerous FCC riders who continued preparations for the burgeoning season and enjoyed some excellent excursions to north Tyrone and west Donegal.
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