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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #125 on: 17 April, 2019, 03:21:00 pm »
Got route GPX yeh, thanks Danial, only question now is do I cancel my B & B and gamble on space in hall ??????
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Phil W

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #126 on: 17 April, 2019, 03:31:35 pm »
Bit early for a GPx isn't it? Would have thought there will still be route checks to be done nearer the event time.

S2L

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #127 on: 17 April, 2019, 04:38:44 pm »
Got route GPX yeh, thanks Danial, only question now is do I cancel my B & B and gamble on space in hall ??????

You could become Fixedwheel@79" and be sure of a space in the hall, maybe?

For reference, Campenaerts used a 114 inch gear yesterday...  :thumbsup:

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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #128 on: 17 April, 2019, 05:15:05 pm »
Phil W email does say GPX may be updated, however as a guide!!!!
I take your point re possible updates though.......
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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #129 on: 17 April, 2019, 05:25:13 pm »
Bit early for a GPx isn't it? Would have thought there will still be route checks to be done nearer the event time.

It's a link to my dropbox files. I've ridden all of the tracks in the last year and the routesheet is 40% final checked. What is there is good enough for riders who want to explore the route. I expect any updates to be minor and I'll keep chipping away at these, updating the files. Once I'm finished I'll let everyone know .

Phil W

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #130 on: 17 April, 2019, 06:17:45 pm »
Phil W email does say GPX may be updated, however as a guide!!!!
I take your point re possible updates though.......

Ah ok I hadn't received Danial's email at the time I replied.  I thought you had been requesting it, rather than the current version had been made available to all entrants.

Phil W

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #131 on: 18 April, 2019, 01:23:23 pm »
I am on the 7:30am start and will be driving round from Hertfordshire (J7/8 of A1 south) from about 6:00am.  I will have a rack on the back for an extra bike.  In terms of heading back I tend to have a sleep of three hours after a 600 before driving back.  I am not full value neither am I at the pointy end (or haven't been in the past!) so that usually means I'd be heading back after a sleep around the time of the event close time.  If anybody would like a lift then get in touch.  Plenty of cheap hotels this way as well if you are coming from further afield and Windsor prices have gone up.

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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #132 on: 18 April, 2019, 01:35:26 pm »
Got route GPX yeh, thanks Danial, only question now is do I cancel my B & B and gamble on space in hall ??????

You could become Fixedwheel@79" and be sure of a space in the hall, maybe?
Hi S2L 70 refers to my age, rather than size gearing I use...

For reference, Campenaerts used a 114 inch gear yesterday...  :thumbsup:
Boots an Spurs

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #133 on: 08 May, 2019, 03:28:50 pm »
I may have missed a communication about this (or perhaps I'm just being premature), but is there any info yet about the overnight control..?

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #134 on: 09 May, 2019, 07:52:18 am »
Hi, I have volunteered at the Lilleshall control.  I am planning to start planning my travels to Lilleshall.  So as not to overload Danial could the controller pm me with an idea of what time he/she wants us to be there to open the control and when they expect to close the control?

Thank you

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #135 on: 09 May, 2019, 08:46:32 am »
I may have missed a communication about this (or perhaps I'm just being premature), but is there any info yet about the overnight control..?
Last time there was a hall about 2km South of the  Lilleshall control.  Air beds and blankets in the main hall and cereals were available in the kitchen.

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #136 on: 09 May, 2019, 01:48:34 pm »
I may have missed a communication about this (or perhaps I'm just being premature), but is there any info yet about the overnight control..?
Last time there was a hall about 2km South of the  Lilleshall control.  Air beds and blankets in the main hall and cereals were available in the kitchen.

It states here main night control is Lilleshall

http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/19-461/

But which control will be showing the Champions League Final?!


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S2L

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #137 on: 09 May, 2019, 02:23:44 pm »
I may have missed a communication about this (or perhaps I'm just being premature), but is there any info yet about the overnight control..?
Last time there was a hall about 2km South of the  Lilleshall control.  Air beds and blankets in the main hall and cereals were available in the kitchen.

It states here main night control is Lilleshall

http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/19-461/

But which control will be showing the Champions League Final?!


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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #138 on: 09 May, 2019, 03:33:32 pm »
I may have missed a communication about this (or perhaps I'm just being premature), but is there any info yet about the overnight control..?
Last time there was a hall about 2km South of the  Lilleshall control.  Air beds and blankets in the main hall and cereals were available in the kitchen.

It states here main night control is Lilleshall

http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/19-461/

But which control will be showing the Champions League Final?!


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The main control is Lilleshall Hall, this is where your card will be stamped and food served.
An additional hall for sleeping is a few km past the control at Sherriffhales. The hall will have airbeds and a wake up service and a very limited breakfast.

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #139 on: 09 May, 2019, 04:05:19 pm »
Will there be blankets or do I need to bring a sleeping bag etc.?

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #140 on: 09 May, 2019, 06:49:47 pm »
Blankets and Airbeds (same as LEL) will be provided. Simple breakfast will be available.

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #141 on: 18 May, 2019, 07:27:25 pm »
The routesheet and tracks are now final. You can download them at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdh2ps95qhfhil4/AABgKaZSFA90rMQZ_17h3xXia?dl=0

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #142 on: 20 May, 2019, 01:51:37 pm »
Just to clarify this (from http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/19-461/):

"plus beds and blankets at overnight controls and a free bag drop to the main overnight control in Lilleshall."

So there's actually only one overnight control for sleeping, with beds and blankets, which is at Sherriffhales? And it's first come, first served - if so, how many places?

What about the bag drop option - do you have to pick it up at Lilleshall, even if you're sleeping at Sherriffhales (then return it to Lilleshall)?

Just trying to sort out the logistics!

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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #143 on: 20 May, 2019, 06:12:02 pm »

What about the bag drop option - do you have to pick it up at Lilleshall, even if you're sleeping at Sherriffhales (then return it to Lilleshall)?


Don't worry; the bag drop has been cancelled (check your email) so you will have all your kit with you :thumbsup:
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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #144 on: 20 May, 2019, 06:18:14 pm »
Well, that clears that question up ::-)

What's the capacity for Sherriffhales?

Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #145 on: 20 May, 2019, 09:08:36 pm »
15 beds i belive ,best get there quick  :demon:

Bag drop , didnt even there was going to be one. No lost to me  :smug:

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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #146 on: 20 May, 2019, 09:15:47 pm »
postie - can we reserve a bed as we head north?! ;)
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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #147 on: 20 May, 2019, 09:26:02 pm »
I wonder if it will be like 2015.

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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #148 on: 20 May, 2019, 09:43:13 pm »
Nice to recall rolling up there last time. 2015 was my first 600 and first experience of the LEL/WCW team organisation. You'll work out the sleeping, it'll be fine. Last time I skipped the main sleep, it chucked it down and I arrived at the extra sleep stop soaked and shivering. I had no idea what I needed but the controllers there gently shepherded me to a pit. I got the wake up call on time and was handed a dry outer top, they'd put it in some sort of drying room. Despite many subsequent arrivals they knew which were my shoes and saddlebag. A brew and a slice of toast and homeward bound. All the controls, like LEL, were great.
I'm injured and sadly out of qualifying now but pleased to be helping at Broadwell control with others. See you out, and back. 

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Re: Windsor Chester Windsor 2019
« Reply #149 on: 20 May, 2019, 09:52:59 pm »
Danial has quickly replied...

"The main sleep stop is indeed in Sherriffhales/Lilleshall. It will be first come first served and I hope to have about 100 beds there for about 160 riders."