Author Topic: The Dean  (Read 101075 times)

Re: The Dean
« Reply #100 on: 15 March, 2017, 11:45:34 pm »
123 Entries thus far sports fans  :thumbsup:
See you in the Peartree Park n ride for KICK OFF as usual - well be hanging around for late starters as last year If you can't make it on the button

Ales n Granny Jones' winter broth at Arrive if you choose not to go for an Oxford Stn Finnish



Re: The Dean
« Reply #101 on: 16 March, 2017, 09:22:37 am »
123 Entries thus far sports fans  :thumbsup:
See you in the Peartree Park n ride for KICK OFF as usual - well be hanging around for late starters as last year If you can't make it on the button

Ales n Granny Jones' winter broth at Arrive if you choose not to go for an Oxford Stn Finnish

I'll be there at some point. I have to wake up at 4.30am :( I see the finish line is some way away from the Peartree services. How do i get back to my car? Just read teh route sheet  :facepalm:

Re: The Dean
« Reply #102 on: 16 March, 2017, 11:14:28 am »
Really tempted by this even though I struggled round a 200 earlier this month. When will entries close?

Re: The Dean
« Reply #103 on: 16 March, 2017, 10:15:43 pm »
Entries don't close - it ain't one of those kind tides you know ;)

Re: The Dean
« Reply #104 on: 16 March, 2017, 10:21:14 pm »
That should read
It ain't one of those kinda rides
Which it isn't
Entries will remain open right up until kick off
We at Castle ACH don't need a settled 2--week period to worry about the figures before its time to kick off the first major 300 that herald's the start of the mating season

Re: The Dean
« Reply #105 on: 17 March, 2017, 06:50:06 am »
How long are you hanging around for at the start?

Re: The Dean
« Reply #106 on: 17 March, 2017, 09:03:40 am »
I'd love to ride this, but I've exhausted my domestic credit already.

The season's not even started  :'(

Re: The Dean
« Reply #107 on: 17 March, 2017, 06:40:05 pm »
Any emails sent out by the organisers yet?

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Hit us with your questions - Happy to help  ;)
I assume then that there are no changes from last year and all controls and info controls are in the same locations.
Same car park hospitality as last year?
Sunny weather booked?
LFCC

Re: The Dean
« Reply #108 on: 18 March, 2017, 02:58:21 pm »
How long are you hanging around for at the start?

However long you need - last year we wite for an hour - give us a call if you get worried 07932 672 561 - if your gonnah be Uber late it's no big deal - we'll be in Partree KFC then The Holiday Inn bar for a barley brekfast

Re: The Dean
« Reply #109 on: 18 March, 2017, 03:07:32 pm »
Nothing much has changed - Mightee Bikee Mikee has very kindly busted a route check and is recovering in the TL as we write.
The existing  route sheet & GPS are actally fine but MBM has also very kindly offered to offer a few minor updates tomorrow

More good news is that our hire car is booked and the Beavertown ale arrived yesterday - this year sees the introduction of Lupaloid ' at 6.6 percent she's no cooking beer but goes down too well

Re: The Dean
« Reply #110 on: 18 March, 2017, 03:13:30 pm »
I'd love to ride this, but I've exhausted my domestic credit already.

Ask the manager for an overdraft facility

The season's not even started  :'(

Re: The Dean
« Reply #111 on: 18 March, 2017, 09:36:57 pm »
I'd love to ride this, but I've exhausted my domestic credit already.

The season's not even started  :'(
Ask the manager for an overdraft facility

There isn't one currently, and if one was ever offered, the interest would be mind boggling ...

Jonah

  • Audax Club Hackney
Re: The Dean
« Reply #112 on: 20 March, 2017, 09:13:41 pm »
So you're bankrupt then?!  :'(

simonp

Re: The Dean
« Reply #113 on: 20 March, 2017, 10:12:56 pm »
Ask for an IVA.

Re: The Dean
« Reply #114 on: 21 March, 2017, 08:39:16 am »
The Dean 2017 Route Sheet & GPX can be found on the AUK Web
Once again, a big thank you to Mighty Bikee Mikee for the Gold-Star route check.  There aren't many changes - it's still the same socialisoing, charming, breath-taking, Weaterspoonin', rollin' bleary-eyed, chilling adventure that it always has been.

Thanks to all those who have advised of their DNSs including a Big Get Well Soonl to 2016 FWC Champion Shawn Hargrieves who's had quite a nasty accident! Sorry to hear this matey!

Once again, there's light refreshments at the start
All are welcome to finnish in Oxford if you're brave enough to battle the pissed-up youth, broken glass and Turkish tumble-weed.
Or you can opt for a Gamma Ray, Lupoloid and Granny Jones' winter broth luxury finnish at the Peatree Services Car Park.

See you on Saturday folks, or Friday if you're staying in the TL?

Re: The Dean
« Reply #115 on: 21 March, 2017, 10:25:09 am »
The Dean 2017 Route Sheet & GPX can be found on the AUK Web
Once again, a big thank you to Mighty Bikee Mikee for the Gold-Star route check.  There aren't many changes - it's still the same socialisoing, charming, breath-taking, Weaterspoonin', rollin' bleary-eyed, chilling adventure that it always has been.

Thanks to all those who have advised of their DNSs including a Big Get Well Soonl to 2016 FWC Champion Shawn Hargrieves who's had quite a nasty accident! Sorry to hear this matey!

Once again, there's light refreshments at the start
All are welcome to finnish in Oxford if you're brave enough to battle the pissed-up youth, broken glass and Turkish tumble-weed.
Or you can opt for a Gamma Ray, Lupoloid and Granny Jones' winter broth luxury finnish at the Peatree Services Car Park.

See you on Saturday folks, or Friday if you're staying in the TL?

Will grab the new GPS :) See ya there! Super pumped to be doing this.

Redlight

  • Enjoying life in the slow lane
Re: The Dean
« Reply #116 on: 21 March, 2017, 11:31:07 am »
Enjoy yourselves! And watch out for the surprisingly large and fast wild boar in the Forest itself. PieEater OTP and I had a very close call with one on this very ride in 2015.  :o
Why should anybody steal a watch when they can steal a bicycle?

Re: The Dean
« Reply #117 on: 21 March, 2017, 12:14:09 pm »
So you're bankrupt then?!  :'(

Well, almost ... my credit rating plummeted when my calendar entries were noticed ... :demon:

Re: The Dean
« Reply #118 on: 21 March, 2017, 01:37:23 pm »
The Dean 2017 Route Sheet & GPX can be found on the AUK Web
Once again, a big thank you to Mighty Bikee Mikee for the Gold-Star route check.  There aren't many changes - it's still the same socialisoing, charming, breath-taking, Weaterspoonin', rollin' bleary-eyed, chilling adventure that it always has been.

Thanks to all those who have advised of their DNSs including a Big Get Well Soonl to 2016 FWC Champion Shawn Hargrieves who's had quite a nasty accident! Sorry to hear this matey!

Once again, there's light refreshments at the start
All are welcome to finnish in Oxford if you're brave enough to battle the pissed-up youth, broken glass and Turkish tumble-weed.
Or you can opt for a Gamma Ray, Lupoloid and Granny Jones' winter broth luxury finnish at the Peatree Services Car Park.

See you on Saturday folks, or Friday if you're staying in the TL?

Will grab the new GPS :) See ya there! Super pumped to be doing this.

The GPX is the same as last year - the small changes to route didn't qualify a change but will update in time - the existing GPX is still 100% reliable and will also get you round

Re: The Dean
« Reply #119 on: 22 March, 2017, 10:34:46 am »
I've entered, and about 60/40 in favour of riding at the moment :)

Looks nice and sunny but with a pretty tough second half  ::-)

vistaed

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Re: The Dean
« Reply #120 on: 22 March, 2017, 06:16:24 pm »
Looking forward to heading to Pear Tree this time for some broth and a can of something made by Beavertown.
after hardship comes ease -
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Manotea

  • Where there is doubt...
Re: The Dean
« Reply #121 on: 22 March, 2017, 10:31:42 pm »
Looks good enough for me... :)


Jonah

  • Audax Club Hackney
Re: The Dean
« Reply #122 on: 22 March, 2017, 10:33:27 pm »
I must say that it's a very poor show from CC Weymouth this year with just 1 entry.  Audax Club Hackney on the other hoof have 8 entries, making it a far mightier opponent.

Re: The Dean
« Reply #123 on: 23 March, 2017, 05:47:27 pm »
Looks good enough for me... :)

Oh, I'll say!
Compared to what this ride can throw up...that looks positively most agreeable.
Have a good ride.
Garry Broad

simonp

Re: The Dean
« Reply #124 on: 23 March, 2017, 06:49:56 pm »
Strong headwind all the way back.  :thumbsup: