Christopher Staples
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Christopher StaplesParticipantHi Darren – can you add me to the WhatsApp, hopefully will make it along for a few. 07870 271243. Thanks.
Christopher StaplesParticipantI agree Peter, thanks for confirming. We should try and get in, looks like entries opened in December for this year so guess 2025 would be the same (it used to be later than that I think). It is a ballot, I got in twice as mentioned but also didn’t get a place one year so there is a bit of luck involved. From memory they give some priority to riders who have not done it before.
Dougie, Del – how about it? Anyone else fancy it, weekend away in the Lakes. Mikey you would love it and Sean, it would right up your street.
Christopher StaplesParticipantFirstly is this 2024 or 2025? Seems to be some confusion in the replies.
If it is 2025 then I could be up for this, if this year then as Del says we will be in Majorca. Either way good luck with the ride Peter and others, a great event that I have completed twice. The Hardknott at around 100 miles in is a beast, be warned and be ready!! The Wrynose that follows is not much better. I have done it in the rain and in the sunshine and hopefully you will get the latter, it is a well organised event in my favourite part of the UK, a fantastic place to ride a bike. As with any ride of this magnitude pacing and feeding are key so take your time and enjoy it!
ps. Dougie – nonsense, you could do that. If it is 2025 they are planning (and that is what Peter has said) then I am in if you are…?! We would only need another two to make a team.
Christopher StaplesParticipantI am in Brighton for a couple of weeks from Monday 25th so will not make the AGM this year, apologies.
Christopher StaplesParticipantDefinitely train, I think to position somewhere that you can move between roads to catch each lap a couple of times, finish is likely to be mobbed. Going to Drygate Brewery in the evening for a Rouleur event with interviews and display of memorabilia etc if anyone fancies it. £5 entry including a beer (https://www.rouleur.cc/collections/rouleur-live/products/rouleur-worlds-glasgow?variant=43871338627288)
Christopher StaplesParticipantHoping to be there too on Weds if I can shift this Covid infection in time
Christopher StaplesParticipantI don’t think anyone would need accreditation to participate in a group booking with a coach included. These are the best way to try out the track before you begin your accreditation and I would encourage everyone who is even just a little interested to give it a go if we get a booking.
I will come along if I am in Scotland at the time.Christopher StaplesParticipantNo here this week but keen for some sessions after I am back (Dec 8th) so if this becomes a regular thing count me in.
Christopher StaplesParticipantExcellent – be good to get a regular group going through the winter. Always a very good way to train in the dry and good for your handling skills as well, particularly getting comfortable sitting as close as you can on a wheel.
Christopher StaplesParticipantExcellent Colin!
Callum. You need to enquire about the 4 part qualifying course that they run up there, the passing of which will allow you to ride on the open sessions. I will talk to you about it at the AGM if you are there.
Christopher StaplesParticipantYes, I will be there – can now make this revised date
Christopher StaplesParticipantI will be the first to send my apologies, in Glasgow for a gig that night so will not be able to attend.
Christopher StaplesParticipantDown south sadly, looks like a good run
Christopher StaplesParticipantWhat is the format for this league? Is it just turn up and have a go or is there more to it? May yet dust off the TT bike and have a go.
Christopher StaplesParticipantI brought up a club clothing as the ideal option to provide the best way of sharing excess club funds between members in the zoom AGM we had in 2020 (?). I still believe this is the fairest way and supports members purchasing expensive club clothing and advertising the club each time they wear it out riding.
I also like the idea of a charitable donation if we can agree on a cause. Probably something local makes sense but for something I have supported and very much needed at the moment this a great cause https://www.trusselltrust.org (should not be necessary in a civilised society etc but when you have a government who exist to please the top 1% of the richest and, despite what they say, do not really care about anyone else (except in the short term lead up to an election) then their work is vital). Soapbox put away again…..
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