Author Topic: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT  (Read 39365 times)

Bairn Again

2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« on: 03 October, 2011, 05:03:38 pm »
Anybody know a definitive date for this?

Im already planning summer hols etc for next year and dont want to miss it.

Im assuming its either 21 or 28 July 2012. 

I think next years date is shown on the results booklet but I didnt take part this year.

Cheers 

mattc

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #1 on: 03 October, 2011, 05:06:25 pm »
I asked this on their Facebook page (which is their only public "face"), but it's gone completely silent ever since.

You could PM blackburnrod (sp?), he was a frequent contributor here in July  :thumbsup:
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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #2 on: 03 October, 2011, 07:17:00 pm »
It's July 21st and 22nd.

Bairn Again

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #3 on: 03 October, 2011, 08:19:11 pm »
It's July 21st and 22nd.
thanks steve.

G. 

Ray 6701

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #4 on: 03 October, 2011, 10:10:38 pm »
A month after Mille Alba  :thumbsup:
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Karla

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #5 on: 03 October, 2011, 10:21:39 pm »
I seem to have arranged a team for the Elmet 12, so that's me out.  Pity.  Hopefully the rumour about the Sussex 24 in 2013 is true.

Bairn Again

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #6 on: 04 October, 2011, 09:13:18 am »
A month after Mille Alba  :thumbsup:

about 7 weeks after mille Alba (for me!) - perfect.

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #7 on: 05 October, 2011, 12:39:18 am »
I seem to have arranged a team for the Elmet 12, so that's me out.  Pity.  Hopefully the rumour about the Sussex 24 in 2013 is true.

There may be a (non CTT) 24 hr TT in August next year.

Karla

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #8 on: 05 October, 2011, 12:48:53 am »
I seem to have arranged a team for the Elmet 12, so that's me out.  Pity.  Hopefully the rumour about the Sussex 24 in 2013 is true.

There may be a (non CTT) 24 hr TT in August next year.

Two problems with that:
1) My other main goal for the year will be the local crits, which will clash with your 24 this year if I'm not mistaken. 
2) I'm afraid that I can't get inspired by the idea of riding round a 2 mile track 200 times.  Keep up the good work though!

AndyH

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #9 on: 07 October, 2011, 05:26:55 pm »
A month after Mille Alba  :thumbsup:

Perfect recovery time.

I'll be there, seems I have to defend this. Don't know if I should be  :smug: or  :-[ seeing as the previous holder did 125 miles more than me.

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #10 on: 28 November, 2011, 11:32:48 am »
This event will probably be my next attempt at getting the club record.
Logistics will be a bit trickier with it being up north.
The course is meant to be flatter so should be easier to pace I guess.
I hope they have those big turn arrows like ESCA's 24 :)

YahudaMoon

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #11 on: 14 March, 2012, 02:30:59 am »
Im bumping this as I need links advice blah blah blah :)

YahudaMoon

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #12 on: 14 March, 2012, 02:43:57 am »
Just got my CTT handbook. It's ridiculous you need this thing

Why can't they publish this on line ? 

mattc

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #13 on: 14 March, 2012, 09:02:07 am »
Just got my CTT handbook. It's ridiculous you need this thing

Why can't they publish this on line ?
No point whingeing here - go to the CTT. Or timetriallingforum. They have their reasons, go and ask them.

(Actually most of us have ridden the 24 without even seeing a handbook! But it's a handy shortcut to certain info. )
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YahudaMoon

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #14 on: 14 March, 2012, 12:59:23 pm »
Just got my CTT handbook. It's ridiculous you need this thing

Why can't they publish this on line ?
No point whingeing here - go to the CTT. Or timetriallingforum. They have their reasons, go and ask them.

(Actually most of us have ridden the 24 without even seeing a handbook! But it's a handy shortcut to certain info. )

I know it was a winge.

 It's just that of recently Im spending lots of cash on cycling related stuff. I mean I've been cycling 24 years so you would have thought I wouldn't need much stuff / kit nowadays though it's the complete opposite and I still have a backlog of needs / wants :)

Cycling is cheap and saves you money >>>>>>>>>>>>

Who said that ?

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #15 on: 08 April, 2012, 09:20:07 pm »
I'll be there, seems I have to defend this. Don't know if I should be  :smug: or  :-[ seeing as the previous holder did 125 miles more than me.

I'm strongly considering entering, for the same reason. The one I'm holding was last given out in 2006, I'm the shortest distance on it and it was twice held by Dick Poole. I think I need to do another and take it a bit more seriously (no hanging around in the overnight control chatting for half an hour, or behaving as though I'm on an Audax and queuing in Spar shops for food/water then having a kip in a bus shelter).

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #16 on: 18 June, 2012, 06:12:42 am »
Can anyone recommend a campsite handy for this please?

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #17 on: 19 June, 2012, 12:36:46 pm »
Thanks Ross!

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #18 on: 19 June, 2012, 06:56:39 pm »
You can camp on the field adjacent to the HQ before and after the event.Water is available,but toilet only during social club or HQ opening times.Pub meals in Farndon about 10 mins walk.

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #19 on: 20 June, 2012, 09:43:35 am »
Excellent information. Many thanks.

mattc

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #20 on: 21 June, 2012, 05:17:38 pm »
n.b.
" 21/07/12 24HR D24HR    13:00 NS SC
RTTC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (Mersey Roads Club)(Entries Close 26/06/12)
"

(suppose I better have a look at the 2012 new format entry form ...)
   
 
Has never ridden RAAM
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No.11  Because of the great host of those who dislike the least appearance of "swank " when they travel the roads and lanes. - From Kuklos' 39 Articles

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #21 on: 21 June, 2012, 10:15:47 pm »
n.b.
" 21/07/12 24HR D24HR    13:00 NS SC
RTTC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (Mersey Roads Club)(Entries Close 26/06/12)
"

(suppose I better have a look at the 2012 new format entry form ...)
   
 

You can now fill it out online then print and sign.
I've also entered a few IE events. They use SagePay.

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #22 on: 22 June, 2012, 04:58:14 am »
Entered. (Didn't use a 2012 form, though. Hoping it's ok.)
Got my train tickets.
Better go out for a ride.

eck

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Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #23 on: 29 June, 2012, 06:28:39 pm »
Just a thought: seems like there are quite a few YACFers up for this entertainment. Would it make sense for support crews to join up, to support each other as well as us riders?

 Mrs eck will be there, hopefully bodach's pal Mike, perhaps Mr & Mrs Megajoules, and that nice Mr Jogler fancies his chances of spending another night with Mrs eck.  ???

Just thinking it might help the time pass, and spread the load a bit. What does the team think? :)

It's a bit weird, but actually quite wonderful.

Re: 2012 Mersey Roads 24TT
« Reply #24 on: 29 June, 2012, 07:29:05 pm »
We'll have a support team of two or three. We've already had discussions with certain Scottish persons, so yes, could be a good idea.