The Fit One's power pummels pedal

It was billed as an open event to anyone who was remotely connected with the posse to come and try 'Cycing under the stars'. Climbing Col du Cleish for those who may not be entirely confident cycling in the dark ........... except for lights, of course.

Turns out to be not a great night to launch. The Ironman was still recovering from his fantastic time in the Loch Ness Marathon. Junior II was unable to provide the engineroom for the Creepy Coupe, Santiago was otherwise engaged, The Duracell has not yet got energy back from the weekend,meaning the Ant Hill Mob would not be present on Chugga Boom and to top it all, Bigman having made a dash for the 17.00 train from Glasgow to get home in plenty time, got stuck on a train that broke down 7minutes after leaving Queen Street Station and did not get home until almost 3 hours later. Lady Luck ws not having a good evening .......... so far.

On the positive side, The Fit One led the posse well accompanied by The Marathon Man, who was trialling his inaugural journey under the stars. In addition an un-named alias joined the posse for the first time. On the basis he makes a return visit next Wednesday, an appropriate alias shall be awarded.

The night was superb with a carpet of stars showing Perth and Kinross. It was not too cold at 10 degrees and a great night was had by all.

And Lady Luck continued to be postied missing. The Fit One demonstrated his Jan Ullricht style of cycling by pushing so hard on th pedal he managed to sheer it off. Not to be discouraged, and in an Ironman sort of way, he pedalled manfully with one leg back to Dunfermline.

What a hero. It will no doubt have built even greater strength for next week when the Creepy Coupe returns.