Author Topic: Mille Alba 2012 Helpers Ride - 8th to 11th June 2012 - Entries Close 27th April (Read 3385 times)

yleeg · « **on:** April 12, 2012, 10:31:00 PM »

OK folks its make your mind up time.

Given that a degreee of planning has to go into this supplementary ride too, the closing date for entries will be 27th April 2012.

So far the following are confirmed -

tlotrike
bodach
otherdave
tinez
audave

£15 to millealba<at>hotmail<dot>co<dot>uk secures your place. Accomodation is as per the calendar event (excluding the pre event Thursday night) but is limited to 18 places and food is BYO.

Ive had expressions of interest from mercury kev, maverick, Eck, cyclops, xrtim, capn zep & Valkyrie.

Validation will be contingent on assistance at the calendar event.

G.

valkyrie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:35:08 PM »

Payment sent

eck · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:36:06 PM »

£15 Scots sent: do you need an AUk entry as well?

gavster · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:54:05 PM »

Right - I'm in.

Dosh sent.

Gav

Cyclops · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:57:35 PM »

You've got money from me now too.

MercuryKev · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:59:12 AM »

That's my payment sent. Thanks for the reminder (that I'm doing this).

GlasgowJim · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:07:21 AM »

Is the helpers ride the whole thing or a shorter version ?

Roberto · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:31:13 AM »

Hi YLG
I would really like to do this but my I have a rather important event on the 8th (my daughter has been selected to carry the Olympic torch that day

) so the Friday is an issue.

Can I do the route out of sequence i.e. the short last leg first as I may be able to fit that in on the Friday?

If not can I do part of it as a 600?

Cheers
Roberto

eck · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:44:06 AM »

Quote from: GlasgowJim on April 13, 2012, 08:07:21 AM

Is the helpers ride the whole thing or a shorter version ?

Jim, it's the "whole thing".

GlasgowJim · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:52:44 AM »

Quote from: eck on April 13, 2012, 08:44:06 AM

Quote from: GlasgowJim on April 13, 2012, 08:07:21 AM
Is the helpers ride the whole thing or a shorter version ?
Jim, it's the "whole thing".

Then rule me out

although i have stated to G that i would like to help out at HQ if required.

Maverick · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:53:29 AM »

I'm in - money sent.

yleeg · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2012, 10:20:10 AM »

Quote from: Roberto on April 13, 2012, 08:31:13 AM

Hi YLG
I would really like to do this but my I have a rather important event on the 8th (my daughter has been selected to carry the Olympic torch that day ) so the Friday is an issue.

Can I do the route out of sequence i.e. the short last leg first as I may be able to fit that in on the Friday?

If not can I do part of it as a 600?

Cheers
Roberto

Right Robert. Doing the event in the wrong order is cool with me in the circumstances. Though Im sure everybody else would say that you should just do the event in the right order starting late afternoon Friday and by about 11pm you will have caught up with everybody anyway.

Do try and commandeer the olympic torch. It would look most impressive sticking out of your pannier bag and would make a very stylish rear light.

Roberto · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2012, 11:48:16 AM »

o.k money sent so I'm in

Not sure if my daughter will let go of the torch still I can always bring along a photo

http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/torchbearers/search.php?name=mccready&search-submit=Go

recumbentim · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:41:31 PM »

Money sent , Cant wait for the scone jam and cream at Bridge of balgie.

Captain Zep · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2012, 10:01:57 PM »

Money sent YLG. thanks, Z.

ElCampesino · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2012, 01:13:32 PM »

I don't know why but I am planning to ride. I'll send the money shortly.

I could also offer a helper for the weekend if required.

EC

EdinburghFixed · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2012, 04:02:59 PM »

Can I help without riding the helpers' ride?

I haven't been paying much attention to the forum since I'm taking some time out, but am still keen to do something at the control / help fix bikes / photograph knackered people / whatever.

yleeg · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2012, 10:08:02 AM »

Quote from: EdinburghFixed on April 17, 2012, 04:02:59 PM

Can I help without riding the helpers' ride?

I haven't been paying much attention to the forum since I'm taking some time out, but am still keen to do something at the control / help fix bikes / photograph knackered people / whatever.

Of course you can help at the calendar event without riding the helpers ride

but you couldnt do the helpers ride without helping on the calendar event

I will add your name to the rota Dave, many thanks

ElCampesino · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:30:56 PM »

Payment sent.

Training needs to start now.

When does the ride start? 7am on Friday?

yleeg · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2012, 08:43:36 AM »

Well it was a ~~soggy~~ magnificent seven who set off from Fordell at 7am this morning.

valkyrie
audave
otherdave
bodach
el campesino
tinez
ken (ERC member)

It wasnt raining as they left, but it certainly had been all night and there were many puddles. The wind was stiff too, though the forecast is for it to die off a bit but to remain damp.

Things that Ive learned for the calendar event -

- remind everybody to bring a sleeping bag (even if sleeping in a dorm)

- remind everybody about the killer speed bumps at HQ

- remind anybody wanting to charge up GPS units or lights that they should bring an adaptor with them (power points are few and far between ie 1 in the living areas and 1 in each dorm)

I'll be back out at HQ tonight and may ride part of the route from Edinburgh tomorrow too.

ps - the fridge seemed unduly well stocked with beer when I left!!

Cyclops · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:37:27 AM »

The high wind warnings in place for the Forth and Tay bridges should ensure they remain "well ventilated".

As long as the weather forecast doesn't deteriorate too much I'm intending tagging along tomorrow from Musselburgh.

marcusjb · « **Reply #21 on:** June 08, 2012, 10:28:40 AM »

Good luck to them all - look forward to hearing more about what we've all let ourselves in for.

I can certainly pop a few four-ways in the trailer when I come up.

Clearly, the seven are going to get all the wind and rain, and the weather for the event will be glorious?!?!

eck · « **Reply #22 on:** June 08, 2012, 11:44:18 AM »

I'm just back from my Kirrie - Stracathro commute. Angus Met Office reports a stiff NE breeze, which will be slowing them down more or less all the way to Banchory. But if it keeps up, they should get a tailie-assisted TTT from there to Braemar.

yleeg · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2012, 12:34:28 PM »

Quote from: Cyclops on June 08, 2012, 09:37:27 AM

The high wind warnings in place for the Forth and Tay bridges should ensure they remain "well ventilated".

As long as the weather forecast doesn't deteriorate too much I'm intending tagging along tomorrow from Musselburgh.

Martin - what time is your planned "tag"?

Im also weather dependant but I was thinking of leaving Embra and hooking up with the lads (though not if its stupid o clock). I will speak to them tonight at HQ.

I was planning on heading over to HQ tonight for a bit about 11pm with some soup and will assess the pelotons condition then.

Cyclops · « **Reply #24 on:** June 08, 2012, 12:51:06 PM »

Quote from: y lee g on June 08, 2012, 12:34:28 PM

Martin - what time is your planned "tag"?

Im also weather dependant but I was thinking of leaving Embra and hooking up with the lads (though not if its stupid o clock). I will speak to them tonight at HQ.

I was planning on heading over to HQ tonight for a bit about 11pm with some soup and will assess the pelotons condition then.

6am was the proposed Saturday starting time from Fordell that was being bandied about earlier this week which should put them in Musselburgh sometime between 7.10 and 7.30.

I'll probably hang about the harbour and join on when they pass if I haven't been propositioned by a passing sailor first.