Author Topic: Coming soon - the all new Windsor-Chester-Windsor (Read 93589 times)

contango · « **Reply #50 on:** 24 January, 2014, 12:18:43 am »

Quote from: fungus on 23 January, 2014, 10:49:27 pm

Quote from: dasmi on 21 January, 2014, 05:20:36 pm
Quote from: citoyen on 19 January, 2014, 05:52:35 pm
I'm in.

Me too......prompted by PBP dates

Would you like a tow?

Interesting thought... if the rule is that a vehicle is propelled solely by human muscular effort, that doesn't explicitly prohibit power coming from someone else's muscles. A tow sounds like quite a nice offer... especially if it means a 600 is available without turning the pedals at all

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #51 on:** 24 January, 2014, 06:54:00 am »

Before the start, each rider will be searched for bungey cords.

dasmi · « **Reply #52 on:** 24 January, 2014, 10:12:40 pm »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 24 January, 2014, 06:54:00 am

Before the start, each rider will be searched for bungey cords.

and limited to two ~~tow~~inner tubes

dave

trickedem · « **Reply #53 on:** 07 April, 2014, 10:40:00 pm »

Got my entry in today. It would appear that there is now new organisation in place and the entries have been reopened. Really good news for me, as this was my one chance to get a pre qualification ride for PBP.

dasmi · « **Reply #54 on:** 08 April, 2014, 06:45:18 am »

I've booked a room at Slough premeir inn for £ 40 for friday and sunday night through www.booking.com .There is free parking and I can cancel the room up to one o'clock on the date on arrival. This is better that booking direct.

This is 3 miles ish from the start.

cheers

dave

Jethro · « **Reply #55 on:** 08 April, 2014, 09:49:51 am »

There are only about 40 places left so dont leave it too late if you want to enter.

francisbarton · « **Reply #56 on:** 15 April, 2014, 03:51:20 pm »

Just entered, will be my first crack at a 600, something to focus on and prepare for over the summer!

RPhilips · « **Reply #57 on:** 22 April, 2014, 05:54:57 pm »

As I live 6 miles from Windsor I feel I should definitely have a crack at this one! I'm also trying to convince some other fools to join me, how many places are left?

Keeff · « **Reply #58 on:** 23 April, 2014, 08:55:32 am »

We have 67 entries, so no panic on numbers at the moment.

The limiting factor will be space at the night controls.

Keith

RPhilips · « **Reply #59 on:** 23 April, 2014, 11:20:17 am »

68 now, I've just put in my entry and will hopefully manage to convince others to come along. I'd like to manage to bring a delegation from RHUL CC along as we are based just down the road so wish me luck!

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #60 on:** 01 May, 2014, 11:33:04 pm »

I'm in - seems a good well planned outing.

I'm not sure where the start actually is though, so will hold back on Travelodge booking until I know more !!

teethgrinder · « **Reply #61 on:** 02 May, 2014, 09:26:45 am »

Quote from: bikey-mikey on 01 May, 2014, 11:33:04 pm

I'm in - seems a good well planned outing.

I'm not sure where the start actually is though

Take a look at what the event is called and take a wild guess.

marcusjb · « **Reply #62 on:** 02 May, 2014, 09:30:26 am »

Do the orgs need any help in Windsor?

Let me/us all know if help is needed at all - there's so many of us based in W/SW London that are only a short ride away.

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #63 on:** 02 May, 2014, 10:04:16 am »

Quote from: teethgrinder on 02 May, 2014, 09:26:45 am

Quote from: bikey-mikey on 01 May, 2014, 11:33:04 pm
I'm in - seems a good well planned outing.

I'm not sure where the start actually is though

Take a look at what the event is called and take a wild guess.

Ho Ho

I looked at the map and apart from the word 'Windsor' vaguely plastered somewhere it all looked like Lundin to me...

I entered and started to look at Travelodges but there were loads all giving smallish distances from 'Windsor town centre' but the prices went from £23 to £86 per night, and who's to say if WCW actually starts in the town centre or 5 km north, south East or west? Last thing I wanted to do was pay astronomical prices for town centre only to find it starts pretty close to Slough (northwards)

Then I thought 'sod it' and booked the cheapest - it is Audax, after all - we only go expensive for the AGM, I hear....

citoyen · « **Reply #64 on:** 02 May, 2014, 11:57:44 am »

Mikey, I was thinking of camping but I might be up for sharing a room if you want to split costs. If not me, then I'm sure someone else will. Hotels in a tourist hotspot in August aren't going to be cheap.

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #65 on:** 02 May, 2014, 08:32:16 pm »

Quote from: citoyen on 02 May, 2014, 11:57:44 am

Mikey, I was thinking of camping but I might be up for sharing a room if you want to split costs. If not me, then I'm sure someone else will. Hotels in a tourist hotspot in August aren't going to be cheap.

Good thinking, but Bairdy alerted me to this ride, and we agreed to 'sleep together', yet again, so can't help this time.

However I also have space for the Three Steps to Severn 600 in Macclesfield Central Tvlodge on 18, 19 & 20 July, if you're doing that?

citoyen · « **Reply #66 on:** 04 May, 2014, 11:30:01 am »

Two 600s in one season are quite enough for me, thanks!

I'm quite keen on the camping option - should be warm enough for it in August.

Jethro · « **Reply #67 on:** 06 May, 2014, 10:26:30 am »

The Start (and finish) is from the Clewer Scout & Guide HQ which is situated on a private road directly behind the Windsor ambulance station on the Maidenhead Road (A308) accessed from opposite the BP garage.

Windsor central Travelodge is about a 5-minute walk away.

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #68 on:** 06 May, 2014, 12:32:17 pm »

Looks like I'll be helping out at the Belbroughton control on this one now

Bobby · « **Reply #69 on:** 06 May, 2014, 01:19:34 pm »

Strangely I mentioned to my wife that there were places left on this ride & she said that if we confirm our holiday plans & we're still here on 9th/10th Aug then I can enter! I almost fell off my chair

I just need to hope this does not fill up before 23rd May as that's when we're likely to have the holiday plans agreed with friends

Jethro · « **Reply #70 on:** 06 May, 2014, 04:46:52 pm »

Would suggest that you contact the organiser and ask him as I dont think that there are many places left at all.

mattc · « **Reply #71 on:** 06 May, 2014, 04:51:53 pm »

I've been mulling this over ever since it was announced ... it's a very appealing event, but it's an annoying distance from home, considering the route goes almost past my door (c.f. Severn Across).

Have now decided it's too soon after the 1300k in July for my feeble legs. So that's that! May be able to help out - I think the Org knows where I am ...

Keeff · « **Reply #72 on:** 06 May, 2014, 04:53:00 pm »

Still some places left.

81 entries as of today, and we won't close until 100.

Keith

Basil · « **Reply #73 on:** 06 May, 2014, 04:58:45 pm »

Any more help needed at Belbroughton? PM me if you need help there.

Philip Whiteman · « **Reply #74 on:** 07 May, 2014, 12:32:34 pm »

Quote from: Basil on 06 May, 2014, 04:58:45 pm

Any more help needed at Belbroughton? PM me if you need help there.

Thank you Basil and Fungus. Basil, I have sent you a PM.