Tadworth Court London to Canterbury Cycle Challenge 15th Sept

[Johnj]

The Children's Trust at Tadworth Court have approached us to provide on road support for their charity ride on the 15th September.

Stem has asked me to run this ride from our side and I am presently in discussions with the organisers.

Briefly the route will start at Greenwich Park and via either a 65 or 80 mile route will end at Canterbury. There are currently 150 riders registered but it is expected that this will more than double by the day of the event.

Final detail are still be decided and I am working these out with Cycling Support Services who are running the event for the Children's Trust. In the meantime I need to start pulling a team together.

I estimate that we will need a minimum of ten USRs to provide a constant road presence and a tailmarker/sweeper.

Can you post here if you can help and I will ask Pen to send out an email.

More details to follow....

Regards

JJ

[STEM]

I'm in, gis a job.


http://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/events.asp?itemid=2233&itemTitle=London+to+Canterbury+Cycle+Ride+2010§ion=0001000100110005&year=&month=&page=

Many USR's still dont visit the forum often enough so you need to get an email together and Pen or I can distribute it for you. Still plenty of time but give them as much notice as possible.

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

I should be available for this.

[Mr Rizla]

Me, 2, put me down, somone has to keep Stem outa trouble

ps admin abuse, i just sent out a newsletter on it from the forum, Pen can do this once i show her how

[Chris]

Really sorry to miss this one - I'll be on holiday then 

[Mr Rizla]

Really sorry to miss this one - I'll be on holiday then 

we expect post cards as penance
and to make us envious

[Chris]

My pennance will be already paid - I'm going with DJMixmaster (Graham) for 11 days to France, Spain and Portugal on the bikes  , but I'm sure we can post some photos to make up for missing the run

[Weaver@TLB]

If you're going with DJ we can assume you'll be back early to get away from him then so you can assist!   

[Mr Rizla]

I feel for u

[DJ Graham Smith]

That's nice Pen/Chris, it's so nice to be wanted 

[DJ Graham Smith]

  Sorry forgot Ken too! 

[Weaver@TLB]

That's nice Pen/Chris, it's so nice to be wanted 

We aim to please! 

[DJ Graham Smith]

And you do it so well Pen 

[Mr Rizla]

she very experianced, so im told

[DJ Graham Smith]

she very experianced, so im told

No comment!!!

[Weaver@TLB]

No comment!!!

Probably best not to do so!

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

As this is only a week away, is there any more information?

[Weaver@TLB]

I e-mailed JJ during the week to ask if it was still going ahead but had no response as yet.  Is anyone in touch with him please and knows whether all is OK?

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

I had a exchange with him on Facebook early in the week and he promised a posting by Wednesday. I will get in touch with him.

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

BTW I noticed in Lidl today that one of the specials is a useful collection of stuff for supporting cycle rides. As well as the usual patches and tyre levers, the kit has spare cables, valve cores, a split link for chain repair etc. Useful stuff for only £3.99.

[Johnj]

Hi folks, sorry for the absence but I got audited at work and "lost" my laptop for two weeks - standard proceedure, I got an excellent rating!!

Now I have the computer in question back I am able to access the emails and info for this ride.

The ride is still on for next weekend on Sunday the 15th. Tadworth Court are expecting a high (for them) turnout of 300 riders undertaking the route from Greenwich Park to Canterbury.

The organisers have requested that we be at the start at 07:30 and we should be released by 17:30.

Personally, I don't believe that we need all USRs available at 07:30. Due to the fact that this is a linear rather than a circular route, for the first hour or two the riders will only be between the start and the first feeding station.

I envisage that our road presence will consist of patrolling occupied sections of the ride only, with information supplied to me enabling the instructions to be issued to move into a new sector.

I have a few maps and info packs to upload later, once I figure out how but in the meantime would appreaciate an indication on how many USRs are available for this event.

I will be riding the route tomorrow, using the ride timings to get a feel for the route and potential traffic. Once I have done I will revise my Tom Tom route and issue some more files from TYRE.


JJ

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

Thanks very much or the update. Looking forward to the TomTom files etc. Spent lots of money this afternoon on Goretex as I know your reputation as a Rain God.

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

BTW JJ are you planning on running the route to time? I mean starting at 7.30 and spending all day going to Canterbury? If instead you are planning on running the route but to a more sensible timetable I would be happy to a company you as I have a free pass for tomorrow but would rather start later and get to Canterbury earlier!

[Johnj]

Change of plan Julian.......... Seems as if may be babysitting the granddaughter in the morning so I can't give a time for tomorrow ..... Thanks for the offer though!

JJ

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

I will be heading south then. Anyone at Rykas (Box Hill) at 11.30 is welcome to join me in a ride down to West Wittering.