Glaswegians?

[The Ken]

Unfortunately I won't make it for the Wednesday showing of klunkerz because of work and the 3 hour travel time. I might be able to make Friday or Sunday. Let me know what your plans are and I'll try and work around them.

 

[Repack Rider]

Last bump to the top for this.

I will be alighting in Glasgow at 12:30 on Tuesday afternoon, and Gary Fisher should be arriving around the same time from a different direction.

We look forward to a lot of people holding signs with our names misspelled, and middle aged ladies throwing undergarments that no longer fit them.

My friends tell me I should try the local whisky.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Might see you on the wednesday at Klunkerz

Hi Repack
I am heading down to Fort William from up on the west coast for the film, so hopefully I might meet up. Unfortunatley I come down a different way than through Glasgow but keep an eye out for an aussie with a scottish partner in a white aircooled vw van and I'll get you that first local whiskey.

Jamie

 

[Repack Rider]

Re: Might see you on the wednesday at Klunkerz

keep an eye out for an aussie with a scottish partner in a white aircooled vw van and I'll get you that first local whiskey.

An aussie and a scot in a white VW van? Probably hundreds like that in Ft. Bill. Better wear a blue shirt so I'll recognize you.

 

[Repack Rider]

The screening was last night, after a penny-farthing race in the centre of town. Gary Fisher, Bill Savage and I raced together, and Gary nipped Bill at the line, after I lost the pedals and faded in the stretch. Gary took home a bottle of whisky for his trouble.

The race made the newspaper, where I was identified as "top American cyclist Charlie Kennedy."

We went for a ride near Ben Nevis yesterday, and perhaps I shouldn't have worn my thermal underwear under my jeans, which made for unccomfortable riding in the rain. Wonderful trails!

Gary and I got separated from the rest and wandered about for nearly an hour, while promoter Fraser Coupland sweated shillings and his friends gave him a hard time for bringing us 8000 miles and then losing us a few hours before the screening!

 

[ajm]

Glad you're getting a taste of Scotland... jeans and typical Scottish riding just don't mix, as you have already discovered

 

[The Ken]

Sounds like your having a good time, it always seem to rain when I go to Nevis, no matter what time of year... waterproof trousers help a lot.... and as Billy Connoly once said a pair of bike clips around the knees and they make the perfect drinking trousers

I won't make it through now unfortunately but I'm glad they are looking after you well.

 

[Jamiedyer]

If you wernt there you missed an excellent night!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Charlie

Thanks again to yourself, Billy and Gary for an excellent night. It was great chatting with you guys, and the insights into the crossover stuff like Mert through to dirt track and even skateboarding.
If your hanging around and want to see a bit of the north/west coast give me a shout as I have some time and a van, and a spare bed in the house.
All the best
Jamie and Heather

 

[The Ken]

CK is maybe looking for accommodation in Glasgow for Sunday night, Can anyone recommend anywhere?