Author Topic: Easter Arrows 2015 April 3rd/4th (Read 12023 times)

L CC · « **on:** 11 January, 2015, 10:32:33 pm »

They're not a qualifier, but they're still (mostly) good fun - for audax values of fun.

We're slightly nervously toying with the idea of Tandem Insanity 2015. Anyone (with a tandem) interested?

I know there's a couple of VC167 teams, who else will we be seeing in York?

Bairdy · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 January, 2015, 10:51:52 pm »

There will be at least two AC Bristol teams.
Nothing finalised yet but probably one team fixed and the other team....err......with me in it.

simonp · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 January, 2015, 01:25:15 am »

A fixed arrow sounds like a laugh.

Tomsk · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 January, 2015, 07:55:53 am »

The notorious Essex Arrow team consisting of 2 x fixed, 2 x gears and a recumbent had assorted 'cohesion' issues.....all/none on fixed would maybe have helped

Needless to say we failed, but it was also partly to do with the 2013 snowpocalypse.

We have an embryonic Essex team for this year, but more willing workers welcome.

Chris S · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 January, 2015, 07:57:29 am »

I beginning to wonder if any team will have me... $:-\$

Aunt Maud · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 January, 2015, 09:14:25 am »

I'm up for an arrow team of misfits from Essex/Lundun way.

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 January, 2015, 12:15:33 pm »

Hopefully the Mercian Meanderers will be riding again

i cycle · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 January, 2015, 01:08:16 pm »

After doing it for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoying it, defiantly up for it again this year.

Graeme · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 January, 2015, 01:11:46 pm »

Taking the easy option this year and going on holiday instead of setting out on a doomed team event and packing.

Veloman · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 January, 2015, 01:24:43 pm »

Quote from: fungus on 12 January, 2015, 12:15:33 pm

Hopefully the Mercian Meanderers will be riding again

And hopefully with someone who can read a map!

Note you also have GPX. Perhaps 2 x GPX would have been more persuasive!

L CC · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 January, 2015, 01:37:21 pm »

Quote from: Graeme on 12 January, 2015, 01:11:46 pm

Taking the easy option this year and going on holiday instead of setting out on a doomed team event and packing.

I have sympathy for your viewpoint and I know it seems like rumours, but there are actually successful teams!

2010

2011 DNE
2012 DNS- broken wrist
2013 DNF- Snowtastic
2014 DNF- James Cook Memorial Hospital visits...

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 January, 2015, 02:55:48 pm »

If all goes to plan I'm afraid that the CrinklyCakeMobile won't be in attendance this year, as we're hoping to be in forrin parts that weekend...

simonp · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 January, 2015, 03:02:35 pm »

2006 DNE
2007 DNE
2008 DNE
2009 DNE
2010 DNE
2012 400km tandem
2013 DNE
2014 DNE
2015 -?

Bairn Again · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 January, 2015, 04:19:48 pm »

I am keeping that weekend free to do the organisers version of the Auld Alliance 400km event but....

If I manage to do it any sooner (late March maybe) I might ride a DIY400 (*) to York just to join in the post event revelry, but I cant commit to an arrow.

* With no 22 hour rule, and a time allowance nudging 28 hours I could adopt a more congenial and gentelmanly approach.

dasmi · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 January, 2015, 08:57:24 pm »

Quote from: Veloman on 12 January, 2015, 01:24:43 pm

Quote from: fungus on 12 January, 2015, 12:15:33 pm
Hopefully the Mercian Meanderers will be riding again

And hopefully with someone who can read a map!

Note you also have GPX. Perhaps 2 x GPX would have been more persuasive!

and don,t follow an idiot who,s coarse is 10 % over distance

cheers

dave

Charlie Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 January, 2015, 08:59:59 pm »

Quote from: fboab on 11 January, 2015, 10:32:33 pm

They're not a qualifier, ...

I thought they were BRM?

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 January, 2015, 09:26:44 pm »

Doesn't matter and reasons don't come into it. Arrows are team BRM events and aren't PBP qualifiers.

Deano · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 January, 2015, 10:04:40 pm »

Quote from: Graeme on 12 January, 2015, 01:11:46 pm

Taking the easy option this year and going on holiday instead of setting out on a doomed team event and packing.

I've always admired your cheery optimism

I haven't made any plans to ride yet - I'd happily join a team, but I'm not organising again after my last two efforts.

Graeme · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 January, 2015, 10:41:59 pm »

Your organisation has always been excellent; barring one small mistake... the rather limp team you put together. That'll teach you to invite friends rather than top-quality audaxers.

Deano · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 January, 2015, 10:45:57 pm »

No, I'll accept the captain's responsibility.

The rest of it was just beyond organisation. I'm not superstitious, but...

Revellinho · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 January, 2015, 06:15:32 pm »

I'd be happy to resurrect Lakes Velo, but am unlikely to start mustering a team just now - back end of Feb I think. Have thought that looping South to Lincoln and crossing the Humber is possibly off the agenda - did not like the bit N of the bridge and there are just sooo many all night MacDonalds to choose from.

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 January, 2015, 12:47:51 pm »

Quote from: Veloman on 12 January, 2015, 01:24:43 pm

Quote from: fungus on 12 January, 2015, 12:15:33 pm
Hopefully the Mercian Meanderers will be riding again

And hopefully with someone who can read a map!

Note you also have GPX. Perhaps 2 x GPX would have been more persuasive!

I'll have it on the gps this time & make sure we get out of Lincoln in time for the last few legs.
The pub stop "wherever it was" took too long last time & we spent ages in St Neots too

dasmi · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 January, 2015, 05:17:54 pm »

Quote from: fungus on 15 January, 2015, 12:47:51 pm

Quote from: Veloman on 12 January, 2015, 01:24:43 pm
Quote from: fungus on 12 January, 2015, 12:15:33 pm
Hopefully the Mercian Meanderers will be riding again

And hopefully with someone who can read a map!

Note you also have GPX. Perhaps 2 x GPX would have been more persuasive!

I'll have it on the gps this time & make sure we get out of Lincoln in time for the last few legs.
The pub stop "wherever it was" took too long last time & we spent ages in St Neots too

the pub was at "west burton ?" and was excellent ( could have stayed all night

). perhaps a flatter route to York ( via Goole ? )

zigzag · « **Reply #23 on:** 23 January, 2015, 06:39:20 pm »

it is good time now to book train tickets if you like them cheap. i've got one space left in my team leaving from london bridge for a flat 410k, let me know if you're interested!

Revellinho · « **Reply #24 on:** 23 January, 2015, 09:30:16 pm »

Looks like Lakes Velo is currently up to 2 members. Probably set off from Grange-o-Sands, Cark or one of the stations on that line.

Author Topic: Easter Arrows 2015 April 3rd/4th (Read 12023 times)

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