Jason MacIntyre

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Jason was tragically killed while cycling on the A82 near Fort William on 15th January. His death marks the untimely end of a brilliant cycling career.

Jason will be remembered by all who knew him for his determination to excel in cycling, alongside the other passion in his life, his wife and children, who are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Decembers Training.

I started December with a recovery week which seemed to last a life time. The weather was as you'd expect so that made things a little easier to handle. The weather for the rest of the month was not to bad all things considered. Very cold at times but this can be quite nice. Myself & Ben Thompson managed to ride the Glenuig loop during the month, virtually unheard of at this time of year. (this is the Chris Sidwells report on the same ride we did during the summer)
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/West_Scotland_with_Jason_MacIntyre_article_146222.html
Having made it through Christmas & now New Year, all be it over fed and over weight, I'm looking forward to January and a 2008 to see what it brings.
All the best to everyone for the coming season.

2008 Nevis Cycles TT Series.

April:
   8th Loch Eil 10.
15th Loch Eil 10.
22nd Commando Memorial.
29th  Laggan Dam.
May:
   6th Loch Creran.
13th Glenffinan 25.
20th Loch Leven Loop.
27th  Loch Creran.
June:
  3rd Loch Eil 10.
10th Commando Memorial.
17th Laggan Dam.
24th Glenffinan 25.
July:
   1st Loch Leven Loop.
   8th Loch Creran.
15th Loch Eil 10.
22nd Commando Memorial.
29th Laggan Dam.
Aug:
  5th Loch Leven Loop.
12th Loch Eil 10.
19th Loch Eil 10.

Novembers Training.

November was one of the wettest months we've had up here in Fort William for a while, apart from mid summer that is.
Training has went well given the weather conditions, getting out a few times per week and doing a gym session or two has helped keep things ticking over. I hope December is a better month weather wise but then there is Christmas to get through with all that food on the go, Oh one more piece of cake Jason it won't hurt you ! Thats what I'll be told when everyone is getting stuck into the festive munch !
"It's the season to be jolly not Sweat & Bust your +++" A quote from Morna MacLeod on my winters training.

Braveheartfund Fundraising Ride.

The winter bikes are out, mudguards, saddle bags, lights etc or so I thought.
A fantastic turn out for the ride was quite a sight particularly the quality of most of the racing machines on show given that the early roads used for the course were nothing short of muddy trails.
A warm and friendly atmosphere was the feeling for the day with ex-pros & new to the bike youngsters all riding together, what a great idea the Braveheartfund Fundraising Ride is !! Well done to all who took part in the ride.
Finishing the ride, head to toe in dirt and grime some how seemed well worth it. A change and ready for the evening Braveheartfund Fundraising Dinner, although seeing the amount of goodies on the go after the ride I'm not sure many people would have the space for dinner.
Being my first Braveheartfund Fundraising Dinner I was not sure what to expect. A well organized gathering of friends & supporters to the Fund made for an excellent night one which everyone involved looked to be having a great time.
I'm looking forward to next years event already !!

Scottish Hill climb Championships. (Eaglesham)

Bonnyton moor hill climb looks a lot easier from the car than it does when your asked to ride up it against the clock, so giving it everything was not going to be nice.
With a fairly easy start you'd be forgiven for starting fast but a very light shower of rain meant the road was a little damp and care was needed on the first few corners. A small slightly steeper section at about 1/3 distance required a few gear changes then onto the fairly steady drag to the finish. A head wind this year made things quite tough on a few of the exposed sections, particularly the final few hundred meters to the finish therefore slowing things down a little. Completing such a lung bursting effort to the top of a moor in Scotland in October is quite something, well done to everyone who raced. Thank you to Imac images for sending a few shots of the day for the gallery.

01.Jason MacIntyre - The Edge RT/Dooleys cycles 3.37.42
02.Arthur Doyle -  Glasgow Ivy 4.01.32**
03.Chris Smart -  Glasgow Couriers 4.11.30
04.Stuart McManus -  Glasgow Wheelers 4.11.31
05.Silas Goldsworthy -  Velo Ecosse 4.18.73
06.Tom Dempster -  The Edge RT/Dooleys cycles 4.20.77
07.Chris Thomson –  VC Astar Anderside 4.21.68
08.Jim Cusick –  Glasgow Couriers 4.23.08
09.Gary Robson -  The Edge RT/Dooleys cycles 4.23.28
10.Alan McCaffrey -  Nevis Cycles 4.23.81
**missed entry closing date

Tour of the Trossachs TT (Aberfoyle)

October can be a difficult time of the year to keep the motivation going but this years Tour of the Trossachs was held on one of the best days we've seen all year. I was keen to have a go at the hill climb record and could not have asked for better conditions. After a good warm-up I was on the start line for 11:30. Settling into a nice pace on the road into Aberfoyle things were good, rounding the corner at the bottom of the Dukes pass and the classic climb was ahead. Concentrating well I was able to get a good pace on the hill and posted a 12:37. Dry roads on the decent of the Dukes pass made for an enjoyable time. The remaining miles of the course are technical and at times the road surface is not the best. The section after Thornhill is one of the worst and by this time, nearing the finish, things were getting tough. Finishing with a 1:04:47 topped of a good workout. Many thanks to Mike & Lesley at the Westerton in Calender. Also thanks to Edd and Martin for some great shouts.

Read their report:

http://www.veloresults.co.uk/stories/2007/Tour%20de%20Trossachs/Tour%20de%20Trossachs.html

Scottish Olympic TT (Eglinton)

Waking early on Sunday morning high above Kilwinning in Ayrshire we, (myself & Gary), quickly realised that we were in for a tough race. Wet roads and at times strong winds were the order of the day. The first few miles brought some nice rolling roads out of the Eglinton park starting point. Once turning left of the A736 the roads turned a little rustic, very slippery on many of the corners and i was to find myself running very wide on a number of bends with two trips onto the grass i can remember ! Paul & Sean had the miss-fortune of coming off but both got away with the usual injuries. The course seemed longer than the  approx 24 miles we had been told, i think after a quick google that 27 miles-ish is more like it, we'll need to wait on the official measurement. The Edge RT/Dooleys cycles also won the team prise, well done to Gary Robson & Tom Dempster.

1 Jason MacIntyre. The Edge R.T./Dooleys cycles. Sen. 59.18
2 Arthur Doyle. Ivy C.C. Sen. 1.03.39
3 Carlos Riise. Shetland Wheelers V40 1.04.29
4 Jim Cusick. Glasgow Couriers V40 1.04.51
5 Chris Smart. Glasgow Couriers Sen. 1.06.02
6 Gary Robson. The Edge R.T./Dooleys cycles. Sen. 1.06.14
7 Gordon Graham. Fullarton Wheelers V40 1.08.41
8 Alister Watt. Granite City R.T. Sen. 1.08.43
9 Tom Dempster. The Edge R.T./Dooleys cycles. Jun. 1.09.13
10 Barry Duncan. Edinburgh R.C. V40 1.09.40
11 David Millar. Glasgow Couriers V60 1.09.49
12 Stuart Reid. Glasgow Couriers Sen. 1.10.47
13 Sean Gray. The Edge R.T./Dooleys cycles. Sen. 1.12.02
14 Norman Skene. Granite City R.T. V50 1.12.33
15 Jessica Wilson-Young. Edinburgh R.C. LadySen 1.14.51
16 Andy Duncan. Ythan C.C. Sen. 1.15.03
17 Christine McLean. Shetland Wheelers Lady Vet 1.15.06
18 Bob Taylor. Glasgow Wheelers V60 1.16.43
19 Steve Flindall. Fullarton Wheelers V50 1.16.52
20 Neil Muir Edinburgh. R.C. V50 1.17.00

(27.5 miles seems to be the course measurement.)

Wigan Wheelers 10 TT (Levens Cumbria)

After the disappointment of the British Championships another trip to the fast Levens course for an attempt at the British 10 TT record was my focus. Stevie, David & myself traveled most of the way down on the Friday night. Having had a couple of good sessions after the circuit Champs i felt ready for a good ride. Good conditions were needed if i was to get anywhere near the 17:58 set by Bradley Wigans last year, an amazing ride. Arriving at the course there was a bit of a breeze and by the time i was set to start my description of "a bit blowy" was considered an under statement. Starting into the wind on the outward leg i quickly realized the speed needed was not attainable for me. Rounding the turn i got stuck into the run home reaching speeds of 38.5 mph. 55, 56, 57, 58..... the record was never really on but i was still disappointed to see the 18 minute mark appear. Easing of and free wheeling across the line brought a time of 18:54. A good workout, next race the Scottish Olympic TT Championships.

The British TT Championships. (Holmes Chapel)

        The week started for me by traveling to Inverness to pick up the Highland Institute of Sport car ready for the journey to Holmes Chapel. Accommodation was booked well in advance (a nice wee farm) 3 miles from the course.
        We arrived (myself & Gary that is.) Thursday noon ish, got settled in then headed out for a ride round the course. Very nice it was, rolling, not to hilly and some nice lanes. Friday we rode the lap twice with a few extra passes at junctions etc. On Saturday some brisk efforts and some bike maintenance was the order of the day.
        Race day arrived and all was well, Gary completed the Masters event (finishing an excellent 5th). At 1pm i rode out from  the farm to the course to begin prep. Pulling up behind David Millar on the start line was quite something (carpi diem). Easing onto the first few miles an early time check for the West of Scotland crew put me down on David Millar, no surprise. Started to pick things up and got a few positive checks. Puncturing out at 16 miles the race was all over for me and a Very long drive back to Inverness was ahead.
        At least no real damage was done and I'll live to fight another day !

Pez interview with Ed Hood -
http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/default.asp?pg=fullstory&id=5269