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davem


Posts: 195
From: SE27

 London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/02/2012 03:39 PM
Is now open

http://www.thelondonclassic.org/
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bobd


Posts: 469

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/02/2012 03:46 PM
Highly recommended. A few Bigfooters rode this last year. Be prepared for cobbles and some challenging hills.

Places limited to 300 apparently. Last year I don't think they had a clue how many were entering because you just turned up with a photocopied form. This year registration is on line.

Bob Ding
Edited by bobd on 01/02/2012 04:04 PM
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johnah


Posts: 897
From: Mottingham Mottingham, so good they named it twice

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/02/2012 04:27 PM
I'm in
Look after your broom
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GarryG

Posts: 176

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/02/2012 05:01 PM
I'm in
Have a good ride ;-)
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mikeje

Posts: 90
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/02/2012 07:06 PM
I'm in.....
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MartinSandra


Posts: 1158

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/02/2012 10:15 PM
I have signed up to do this ride.

Martin.
"Never sacrifice style for speed"
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janebradley

Posts: 45
From: Keston

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 06/02/2012 02:28 PM
Im in..
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MartinSandra


Posts: 1158

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 06/02/2012 03:15 PM
I've just realised I'm signed up for another sportive on this date, so am not now intending to to this ride.

Martin.
"Never sacrifice style for speed"
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janebradley

Posts: 45
From: Keston

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 06/02/2012 04:31 PM
And I think I got it wrong, I think its the Cobbler one I am doing.....really not sure!!
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Croxted_Avenger

Posts: 4

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 06/02/2012 07:18 PM
bobd
Places limited to 300 apparently. Last year I don't think they had a clue how many were entering because you just turned up with a photocopied form. This year registration is on line.


Hi there

We did have a clue how many turned up. We left a few paper forms at Brixton Cycles to help them gain some footfall after all they provide the prizes. We did not anticipate that folk would (A) rock up and take 6 forms or (B) photocopy an entry form and freely distribute them amongst their club mates. That won't be happening again this year.

We have to consider whats a safe level to set for the number of riders. Please help us to do this by sticking to whats fair and not abusing what might seem a very simple registration method. We are all volunteers, its a charity gig and nobody is insisting you make a donation to our charity, so play nice please.

cheers

Croxted Avenger aka 'The Cobblemonster'.
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Nik


Posts: 177
From: Beckenham

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 06/02/2012 07:59 PM
I'm in
I'm a Crash Test Dummy!
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bobd


Posts: 469

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 07/02/2012 09:26 AM
Croxted_Avenger
bobd
Places limited to 300 apparently. Last year I don't think they had a clue how many were entering because you just turned up with a photocopied form. This year registration is on line.


Hi there

We did have a clue how many turned up. We left a few paper forms at Brixton Cycles to help them gain some footfall after all they provide the prizes. We did not anticipate that folk would (A) rock up and take 6 forms or (B) photocopy an entry form and freely distribute them amongst their club mates. That won't be happening again this year.

We have to consider whats a safe level to set for the number of riders. Please help us to do this by sticking to whats fair and not abusing what might seem a very simple registration method. We are all volunteers, its a charity gig and nobody is insisting you make a donation to our charity, so play nice please.

cheers

Croxted Avenger aka 'The Cobblemonster'.


'Cobblemonster',

I really enjoyed the ride last year and appreciate the efforts put into organising and running the event (and I made the suggested contribution). I was trying to point out to Bigfooters that they needed to register soon because, unlike last year, they couldn't just turn up. As a matter of interest, how many did turn up last year? Hopefully we will get a good Bigfoot turnout again!

Bob

Bob Ding
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Croxted_Avenger

Posts: 4

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 07/02/2012 09:22 PM
Hi Bob

We had 274 riders in the end. With a voluntary entry we run the risk more than most events of folk having one too many on saturday night and rolling over to knock out more zzzzs. We plan for 300.

Good to see the bigfoot riders again this year - you've been there since the start, we look forward to seeing you all on April the 1st.

:)
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davem


Posts: 195
From: SE27

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 08/02/2012 08:28 AM
Croxted_Avenger Hi Bob

We had 274 riders in the end. With a voluntary entry we run the risk more than most events of folk having one too many on saturday night and rolling over to knock out more zzzzs. We plan for 300.

Good to see the bigfoot riders again this year - you've been there since the start, we look forward to seeing you all on April the 1st.

:)


Can we have the route published in time for me to load it on my garmin this year please

Cheers
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Croxted_Avenger

Posts: 4

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 08/02/2012 09:02 PM
davem

Can we have the route published in time for me to load it on my garmin this year please

Cheers


Hopefully - the only reason we couldn't last year was due to some internecine London urban sportive espionage problems...basically someone was going to copy the ride. You have to be mindful of this shennanigans unfortunately.
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PeterDalton

Posts: 70
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 08/02/2012 09:31 PM
Yep I'm in too...its a different start point this year...or have I read it wrong ??
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Croxted_Avenger

Posts: 4

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 09/02/2012 10:29 PM
Yep - Gipsy Hill Tavern, er Gipsy Hill - not the Alma like the last two years.
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bobd


Posts: 469

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 28/03/2012 08:39 AM
Are Bigfooters aiming for an 8:30 start as a group?

Bob Ding
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Nik


Posts: 177
From: Beckenham

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 28/03/2012 12:10 PM
A group start would be nice
I'm a Crash Test Dummy!
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Demonty


Posts: 758
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 28/03/2012 02:00 PM
Bob,

We plan to get there for 8am so would look to start at approx 8.30 ish, we are riding up, meeting others on route

See you at the start :)

Den & Rach
" it's only a hill, get over it "
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Kevsy


Posts: 514

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 28/03/2012 04:46 PM
What does "rock up" er, mean?
Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win
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Demonty


Posts: 758
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 31/03/2012 12:16 PM
Rach & I will be riding up to Gypsy Hill Tavern in the morning, leaving Bromley Common at 7.25, meeting Asbo at 7.30 at top of Hayes Lane/Bromley Common, then meeting Lisa K & Angie by Beckenham Spa at 7.45

Anyone else want to ride up then post here

Den
" it's only a hill, get over it "
Edited by Demonty on 31/03/2012 05:42 PM
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mikeje

Posts: 90
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 31/03/2012 01:51 PM
Look out for signs or last minute changes, but this should be the route for tomorrow as taken from the XL file.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1042063

Regards

Mike
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bobd


Posts: 469

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 31/03/2012 02:35 PM
Thanks Mike.

I was contemplating doing this myself. You've saved me the bother!

Bob Ding
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Nik


Posts: 177
From: Beckenham

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 31/03/2012 05:41 PM
I'll meet you at Beckenham Spa at 7.45, as I don't know where the pub is it would be handy :)

Nik
I'm a Crash Test Dummy!
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Anneke


Posts: 238
From: We shop in Chislehurst...

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 31/03/2012 07:12 PM
Nik I'll meet you at Beckenham Spa at 7.45, as I don't know where the pub is it would be handy :)

Nik


You're putting in some serious miles this week! I'm very impressed!!
"Grasp life with both pedals" - Graeme Obree
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bobd


Posts: 469

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/04/2012 01:38 PM
Thanks everyone for a really great ride.

Pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16613236@N08/sets/72157629350751424/

Bob Ding
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Demonty


Posts: 758
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/04/2012 03:26 PM
Bob,
We are still in the Gypsy Hill Tavern I'm on my 5th pint of Guiness, what a lovely day :) actually its been a great cycling weekend :)

Den
" it's only a hill, get over it "
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Nik


Posts: 177
From: Beckenham

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/04/2012 03:31 PM
Thanks for a nice ride
I'm a Crash Test Dummy!
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B2BMike

Posts: 1348
From: West Wickham

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/04/2012 04:24 PM
Demonty Bob,
I'm on my 5th pint of Guiness....
Den

Sounds like panic buying by Den:-)

If you brake you don't win.
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Demonty


Posts: 758
From: Bromley

 Re: London Classic 2012
Posted on: 01/04/2012 05:13 PM
B2BMike
Demonty Bob,
I'm on my 5th pint of Guiness....
Den

Sounds like panic buying by Den:-)


If I hadn't run out of money Mike, I'd still be in there :) live music after the tour of Flanders, PRICELESS !!!!
P.S. just got home
" it's only a hill, get over it "
Edited by Demonty on 01/04/2012 05:14 PM
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