Its more than a few years since I got on a bike and I smoke too much so I'll not volunteer to ride a bike.But as it was my small joke which sparked this madness I will donate a small chunk of my childrens inheritance to the cause should you pull it off.
I dont think its a case of if, there seems to be enough interest so were going to try and sort the small details so it can go ahead. Obviously anyone who has ever helped organise something like this please try and help out as ive never done anything like this and cant speak for leon but dont think he has either. so Volunteers for the ride, donations and also someone with a brain would be very helpful lol
I have tried to organize a sponsored leg waxing at NAFC, but it never took off. Maybe lukeo will ride with us, unless he's playing for the internet mariners.
try getting in touch with cleethorpes rugby club. think its them thats doing a sponsored bike ride? sure it was in the paper last night. they might be able to give you abit more info on how to set it up and if there are any insurance requirments etc
I'm far to top heavy to be riding a bike that far. I'll be in the car all the way there and all the way back I prefer my method of transport to have 3 pedals rather than 2, and a roof
Sod it, I'm up for it, as long as I can find a way of getting my bike back to cleethorpes due to no trains (I'd go home via sheffield not with the hoardes of town fans who would travel on the train home)
As I stated before, I live in Lincoln so I'd be cheating if I did it, but I'll chuck in a silver farthing to sponsor you. What's the Charidee? I suggest getting in touch with both clubs to get some exposure too. You'll probably get invited onto the pitch before the game (and get in for nowt!) I did a sponsored walk from Louth to BP for a friendly game against Barnsley years ago and got onto the pitch and a hearty round of applause! I was offerd a seat in the Main stand but wandered round to the Pontoon. Ungrateful barsteward that I am!
It is a long way to cycle without training. I'm far too unfit and old to complentate participation however I'd be pleased to sponsor the guys (& gals?) for a very worthy cause
Can you imagine cycling up the hill leading up to The Swallow?!! There's probably another 30 miles after that. Not on your life. Plus I ain't got a bike.....
Sounds like a great idea, well done! Hope you dont mind, but I have posted your thread and the one from your OS on our busiest board which currently is http://www.lincoln.vitalfootball.co.uk/
If you go to club forum I have pasted it in there, it may help raise some sponsorship, or give ideas/help etc
£5 penalty for the side which finishes the lowest out of Lincoln or Grimsby in the BSP this season £5 penalty paid by the other for the side that has the highest league scorer out of Lincoln and Grimsby £5 penalty for which side gets the most points over the other covering both league games.
Bet between Impish and Mariner91, loser has to pay cheque to kids wards at Diana POW or Lincoln County Hospital.
I don't own a bike plus my fitness it would do my health more damage then good, the idea is good, plus I don't fancy smelling like an arab in Cairo whilst watching Town! And Yes I have been to Cairo!
Seems we have a fair bit of support. I have email town already asking for some support from them and Jon is speaking to Lincoln today. The biggest stumbling block is whether the Police will let us do it on a big police game like this one, but I'm pretty hopeful that we won't be told we can't do it. I'll start training today.
Yeah I see what you mean, but we'd aim to get into Lincoln two hours before kick off. The most we'd need would be one copper on a pushbike or even motorbike just to follow us in. That's just a drop in the ocean compared to the police we've seen at SB or BP over the last few years.
got to hand it to you guys - i used to do a lot of mountain biking on my kona but riding potentially 6-7 hours in the saddle there are back (76.3 miles) was normally classed as a days ride for me and that when i was doing that kind of thing every week! your unlikely to average much over 12mph.
Yeah, we'd be setting off early and taking a steady speed. Hopefully take 4 to 5 hours each way (if we were to do it each way) and make a shed load of cash for a good cause.
if i plump on the go on then side ...there will be no way in heaven i will ride back ....if it is to be a t2 way affair ...you can count me out ...would definatley need some sort of van to bring my bike back
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Well if you are offering to help one way then that is welcomed. We would also need backroom staff such as safety car drivers, first aiders and water boys so any help is welcome.
I think this will take you guys over 6 hours each way. I've done this trip before and it is a real killer; there are some big hills in the first 2 hours and if you're not in any sort of shape you'll have a struggle.
I think you're better off hiring a transit as a support vehicle. You can keep bottled water in it for the way there and you can chuck your bikes in the back for the trip home. You'll also need a contingency in case someone has a mechanical failure at Holton-le-Moor or somewhere else remote like that.
and i think some one should contact every pub we pass on the way just in case they decide to donate a pint to each rider.......or is that just my dread of biking past an open pub
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I definitely agree with that idea. Bacon and Egg sandwiches all round as well. The ideal contingency plan would be a few spare bikes in the back of a van I suppose this might mean a bike lend appeal to anyone who could lend. How much would a tranny van cost to rent?
I think this will take you guys over 6 hours each way. I've done this trip before and it is a real killer; there are some big hills in the first 2 hours and if you're not in any sort of shape you'll have a struggle.
I think you're better off hiring a transit as a support vehicle. You can keep bottled water in it for the way there and you can chuck your bikes in the back for the trip home. You'll also need a contingency in case someone has a mechanical failure at Holton-le-Moor or somewhere else remote like that.
Good luck fellas.
I agree with Maccabilk, it will take some doing for you guys to complete this,Lincolnshire luckily has few hills (you should try walking back from Chesterfield town centre to where I lived after a night out, now that makes the hill at Lincoln look flat!
If you are going to do it you will need to get stregnth in your calf muscles as they will go tight very quickly.
Remember the average person can do around 10mph, after many miles this speed will slow down!
if you can do it then fair play but for many of you it will cause much pain
It will, but it will be well worth it if we manage to do it and town issue Lincoln with a good thrashing.
In your dreams matey! muhahhaha
£5 penalty for the side which finishes the lowest out of Lincoln or Grimsby in the BSP this season £5 penalty paid by the other for the side that has the highest league scorer out of Lincoln and Grimsby £5 penalty for which side gets the most points over the other covering both league games.
Bet between Impish and Mariner91, loser has to pay cheque to kids wards at Diana POW or Lincoln County Hospital.
i am definatley thinking about it ......and if it is a yes .....i will have to get into training .....but besides turn up with my bike i will be unable to offer little more in support.......should some one either approach cancer reaserch for sponser form or knock out some offical looking sponserforms on their comp
has anyone had any replies from Footie clubs ...police .....and we need at least 5 to 6 weeks to organise and get sponsership so should we set a date for a cut off for when we decide if we do it or not ....in my opinion we want at least 6 to do it other wise it becomes tthe domain of the keep fit freaks who could do it in their sleep
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i am definatley thinking about it ......and if it is a yes .....i will have to get into training .....but besides turn up with my bike i will be unable to offer little more in support.......should some one either approach cancer reaserch for sponser form or knock out some offical looking sponserforms on their comp
has anyone had any replies from Footie clubs ...police .....and we need at least 5 to 6 weeks to organise and get sponsership so should we set a date for a cut off for when we decide if we do it or not ....in my opinion we want at least 6 to do it other wise it becomes tthe domain of the keep fit freaks who could do it in their sleep
Having just spoken to LCFC they are more than happy to back it as much as possible. ie via there website match day programs and also will allow charity buckets inside the ground. Waiting for the police liason officer to get back to me, but spoke to a copper at work today and he said they wouldnt block it and would more than likely provide a bike escort.
St Johns ambulance are also prepared to offer a volunteer to drive along to provide all first aid which is fantastic.
Going to get on the phone to telewag and echo to see if they are willing to back it.
I think from this board we have 5 or 6 people willing to do it. Just emailed Dave Smith with the details. I shall knock up some provisional sponsor forms now.
even if thing falls flat on it's face i would like to thank everyone for all there efforts ...it is quiet up lifting that a jokey remak on a thread about no trains could lead to a substansial amount of money being raised
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Not been on here for a day or so so only just caught up with the thread. I would deffinately give it a go, if enough interest is raised and enough people to go I am up for it. Will do anything for a good cause, and to watch the mariners aswell cant go wrong. Whos names are in the hat already? LH and biccys seem to be only posters for certain at the stage.
Definitely. It is falling into place quite well, just need the definites. I am definitely up for it.
I suggest that you get you bike lubed up on Saturday morning and have a trial ride to Market Rasen; that's the half-way point.
That will give you a good indication if it is physically possible for you before taking things too far. The last thing you want is an egg-on-face moment on the day and end up missing the match.
I see what you mean, if i were to ride round Grimsby for 2 hours at a steady speed, maybe up to Ravendale and places like that that would be ample training.
just got some one i know to approach Network Rail to chuck in some sponsership as it is their engineering work that has lead to this bike ride ....awaiting a reply..................looks like if that comes off i will have to do it
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I see what you mean, if i were to ride round Grimsby for 2 hours at a steady speed, maybe up to Ravendale and places like that that would be ample training.
Riding round Grimsby at a steady speed won't prove anything. You need to see if you can deal with some of those mighty hills on the A46 (Caistor, Swallow, Cabourne etc). That's a true benchmark as to whether you can make it all the way to Lincoln...and back.
Riding round Grimsby at a steady speed won't prove anything. You need to see if you can deal with some of those mighty hills on the A46 (Caistor, Swallow, Cabourne etc). That's a true benchmark as to whether you can make it all the way to Lincoln...and back[b][/b].
It is one way only. GY to Lincoln. At the moment gtfc, lcfc the telewag, the echo, viking fm, and lincs fm have all said they will help promote the event.
People are worried about fitness so trying to lobby the higher institue into offering some fitness classes, going well at the moment, got a provisional yes but they will get back to me once all details have been sorted.
I think the bike you will be riding will have the biggest effect, a standard mountain bike we all have wont be very good for the job, I am not saying go buy tour de france style bikes but you will need a bike capable of going 40 miles lol sounds simple but alot of bikes wont be able to get there without any problem whatsoever, I am no expert but other places are? Velo sport in Clee High St might be able to give us some tips or even sort us out with some safety gear, who knows maybe some free. They seem to specialise in more long distance riding, I am basing this on the bikes in the window, never been in to be honest. just an idea.
If it is to be done every detail needs to be perfect, as you know it wont be easy but count me in
I see what you mean, if i were to ride round Grimsby for 2 hours at a steady speed, maybe up to Ravendale and places like that that would be ample training.
If you want some good hills to train on, can I recommend one near Ashby cum Fenby - go through and out of the main village, ignoring all the side lanes until you reach a T-junction. Turn right here. You will come to a hill near Thoroughfare Farm that is pretty testing - it will take you onto the Barton Street. Turn left at the top of the hill, then you will eventually come to a crossroads. Turning left will take you to Grainsby and right to Wold Newton. The Wold Newton hill is ace ... a right killer.
just mentioned this to wife......her exact reply was .....you are fvcking joking ...you wont even get to Caistor you fat slob......and my bike is an old mountain bike type of thing
just out of curiosity what are the ages of them saying yes ....i am 44 this year and unfit
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I think the bike you will be riding will have the biggest effect, a standard mountain bike we all have wont be very good for the job, I am not saying go buy tour de france style bikes but you will need a bike capable of going 40 miles lol sounds simple but alot of bikes wont be able to get there without any problem whatsoever, I am no expert but other places are? Velo sport in Clee High St might be able to give us some tips or even sort us out with some safety gear, who knows maybe some free. They seem to specialise in more long distance riding, I am basing this on the bikes in the window, never been in to be honest. just an idea.
If it is to be done every detail needs to be perfect, as you know it wont be easy but count me in
excellent post. We need suggestions on things needed so me or leon can ring relevant companys to ask for some kind of donations in exchange for free publicity.
This has the potential of being national news so companys will want to get involved, so please put what we need and suggestions of places that could/would donate.
Jon is 20 (?) and I am 18. I am not what you would call fit, but one of the rules of the ride would be to not leave anyone behind. In other words the slowest leads the pack.
Jon is 20 (?) and I am 18. I am not what you would call fit, but one of the rules of the ride would be to not leave anyone behind. In other words the slowest leads the pack.
ill be leading the pack then lol Im quitting smoking for this, and im so unfit so its not just how old you are.
stuff i am old enough to be your dad ..............is no one older thinking of doing this ............wheres Flash when you need him ...he is good for a charity event
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You need to look into obtaining Public Liability Insurance. If someone has an incident during the ride (heart attack, falls off, hits someone else etc) then you, as organiser may well be liable if it is found that you did not take adequate measures beforehand to mitigate all health and safety risks to a level that is considered reasonable.
Yes, it's bollox, but it is worth covering your behind beforehand rather than trying to do the same whilst on remand...
Things needed, feel free to add to. Bikes fairly obviously Safety gear, Inc. helmets, hi vis vests.. A tranny van and mini bus specially printed tee shirts with names and sponsorship on them
You need to look into obtaining Public Liability Insurance. If someone has an incident during the ride (heart attack, falls off, hits someone else etc) then you, as organiser may well be liable if it is found that you did not take adequate measures beforehand to mitigate all health and safety risks to a level that is considered reasonable.
Yes, it's bollox, but it is worth covering your behind beforehand rather than trying to do the same whilst on remand...
Thats already being sorted. Cancer research are willing to help provide insurance on this.
You need to look into obtaining Public Liability Insurance. If someone has an incident during the ride (heart attack, falls off, hits someone else etc) then you, as organiser may well be liable if it is found that you did not take adequate measures beforehand to mitigate all health and safety risks to a level that is considered reasonable.
Yes, it's bollox, but it is worth covering your behind beforehand rather than trying to do the same whilst on remand...
if we all singed a disclaimer would that not clear that up
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Also, do we have to go via the A46? I've spotted a way via Scartho to Market Rasen where we meet the A46 there, but what are the hills like going out that way via Binbrook and Tealby, anyone know?
I wanted to do CRUK so that we would have some common ground with Lincoln after Jacksons fight with it. My mum is also having chemo now so I have wanted to do some charity work for a while.
I dont want to raise money for the club, hate to sound like a screwge, but I think we all give them enough of our hard earned. Also, mention to a company were doing it for grimsby town fc they are hardly going to bite your hands off are they, Cancer research is more than a worthy cause, I'm with you on this LH, everyone can relate to it. And best wishes to your mother
Things needed, feel free to add to. Bikes fairly obviously Safety gear, Inc. helmets, hi vis vests.. A tranny van and mini bus specially printed tee shirts with names and sponsorship on them
you need some high vis jackets/ vests and helmets
i would also suggest a good pair of cycling shorts - covering 40 miles in footy shorts on a rubbish saddle is going to cause some considerable pain. i wear a hydration pack when i go riding mines a camelback but there are cheaper versions out there.
your bike is going to have to well maintained. i would also suggest not using mountain bike tyres with a deep tread - the rolling resistance these cause is like adding miles onto your journey especially on tarmac. if your not wanting to payout on semi slicks fits some old worn out treads (ask at a bike shop for some for free) just make sure the side walls are strong. deraileurs will need a tweak up and possibly new cables as there will be a lot of gear changes in the 40miles.
god help you if you are on steel frames
puncture repair kits and pumps chain tool (only any good if you have a chain that can be split ie not cheap ones) multi tools are helpful with 4,5,6,8mm allen keys, pliers for cables and flat screwdriver for tweaking deraileurs good saddle (i use a grooved one for long rides to stop my balls going numb - not nice)
from asda for a few quid you can buy this in a set for like £8 -
i would wear gloves make sure you set up the bike to keep your back straight and that your saddle is at a height so that your legs are at 95% stretch.
i'd wear my SPD pedals for optimum power output from the legs. my riding shoes have a stiff sole for power transfer, wear light well ventilated trainers. if it is raining for the entire journey you are going to want to have shoes that are not going to weigh as much as your bike!
it is easily doable if you take your time, i've taken my dad who is unfit on a trip round the ladybower which was nearly 40 miles on rough paths and it took 7 hours with plenty of stops.
stay hydrated and i suggest glucose drinks - you'll sweat and need to keep your nutrients up.
for the tees - get the iron on transfer packs from tesco and make up what you need unless you can get it done cheaply or buy some fishy tshirts and modify the back for the bike ride.
goto B&Q, focus and get some free 3 gallon buckets for collections.
i might be up for it but i'm waiting currently need a new rear hub and wheel rebuild (not cheap) i would be up for the photography/ check pointing with the car with first aid kit/ water/ TOOLS! i ahve all the tools of the trade and a tool box full of spares etc.
hire a white van for £60 (discount for the cause) then just the diesel from GY to lincoln and back again. the only problem with this is whether you will make more than the £60.
on a positive i have done this before for lincs cricket/ scouts before and we have made 100's for the cause. your cause is much bigger and related to more people so more people are likely to give to the cause. it wold be cool if a percentage could go towards the club though or summats.
well that is me out ...bike is steel .....tyres big tread ...frame steel ...shorts basic not cycling ...gloves non existant ....tools missing....chain cheap....saddle slightly padded but not much......hydration pack ..never heard of one so no idea what one is never mind a camels pack.....trainers normal...pedals blocks of wood just about
have fun you lot
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hydration pack is what i use (its like a small rucksack with a resevoir and tube running from it for drink) if you ain't got one fill a water bottle
my suggestions will just make things easier - they are not essential by any means!!
although i stick by the paded cycle shorts and good saddle - i'm yet to sow my seeds yet to create mini citymariners and i want my swimmers to be at least with their 25cm proficency badge
well that is me out ...bike is steel .....tyres big tread ...frame steel ...shorts basic not cycling ...gloves non existant ....tools missing....chain cheap....saddle slightly padded but not much......hydration pack ..never heard of one so no idea what one is never mind a camels pack.....trainers normal...pedals blocks of wood just about
have fun you lot
Sorry brazil your kinda of not getting out of it that easy, ive been told of a company that might be willing to lend/donate bikes for this event!
Sorry Brazil he is right your not out of it that easy I dont even have a bike I had to sell mine when I bought the car, I was going to borrow or even buy a cheap one. [justify][/justify] If a company will lend bikes that would be perfect!
It's a good idea the Lincoln directors and fans walked over hot coals to raise money for a cancer charity and with Jacko fighting cancer it would be a good choice. LCFC are keen on the charity side of things. http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10440~1340353,00.html I am sure plenty of imps fans would support this.
hydration pack is what i use (its like a small rucksack with a resevoir and tube running from it for drink) if you ain't got one fill a water bottle
does cider go flat in these hydration packs ... if it doesnt they seem like a great idea
right hands up all those who actually think thwey can do it ...on what they have now .......i will not train much but am keen as mustard ....but as said twice the age of most of you so would want to show you up(can i hang on to support vans wing mirror up the hills )
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It seems like one hell of a task, but one famous saying is, "put your heart and mind to it, and anything is possible" Everyone is doing this for a certain reason. Ill struggle to do it, but im confident of completiting it, im very unfit and will be giving up drink and cigs for this, drink from now till sept Im not gonna over do the training, just a couple of miles of walking each day to gear up then do couple of miles riding, including going up hill lincoln. :S
Definitely in. I probably won't train as much as I should but I will start biking to work and footy training in the next few weeks. Can't say I'd go as far as giving up drinking til September though! Maybe we should ask Lincoln to put us a 3 course meal on for when we get there and a few pints.
I cannot believe that all this has happened since I posted at 5:30 this morning.
I have a serious underlying cardiac health problem which puts participation out of the question. I would love to help though so if anyone can think of a job for me I'd be delighted. Perhaps helping in the support vehicle.
Four friends of mine are biking from the Eiffel Tower to the Dock tower in a week later this month. I could ask them for tips and also whether they have any of their equipment/drinks etc. left.
Anxious to help....
The people who post on here are amazing...A throw away comment a couple of days ago and it's grown to this. Fantastic....
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
i'm definitely up for it but have to be convinced that route, timings etc. are properly organised. super idea but we would look like proper fools if it went pear shaped!
If it is organised properly, I would be prepared to help, contact media organisations etc to get this the coverage it deserves.
But AND I STRESS BUT: it has to be organised in a proper manner, get GTFC and LCFC involved...maybe a few players to promote it from each team, official forms will have to be made, look into insurance for an event and contact local charities to raise money for, businesses to sponsor and donate gear etc.
There is a lot to do, but least the match is over two months away!
Maybe get both captians and both youngsters (Bennett & Hone) who were nominated for league two player of the year to help back it, by doing that would add a lot of credibility! I'm sure Jackson would want to show his support as would players and fans who have had relatives suffer with cancer.
What would the campaign be called...Bike for life? or something like that. Lets get serious ideas rolling as it needs to be started now!
I will contact Humbeside and Lincolnshire police by email, then maybe organise a meeting, look how much is needed to be raised rtc.
I may be up for it, i'm going to see if i can bike up some of the hills on the wolds this weekends, if it goes well then i'm in. Oh and it would be useful to loan a bike if that company's up for it.
The wheels on the bike go round and round.... round and round.....round and round.... you do all realise that when you get there to watch the game you will have to sit down... and there aint none of yer gonna wanna do there cos yer sphincter will be like a knot and wont allow it......
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If it is organised properly, I would be prepared to help, contact media organisations etc to get this the coverage it deserves.
But AND I STRESS BUT: it has to be organised in a proper manner, get GTFC and LCFC involved...maybe a few players to promote it from each team, official forms will have to be made, look into insurance for an event and contact local charities to raise money for, businesses to sponsor and donate gear etc.
There is a lot to do, but least the match is over two months away!
Maybe get both captians and both youngsters (Bennett & Hone) who were nominated for league two player of the year to help back it, by doing that would add a lot of credibility! I'm sure Jackson would want to show his support as would players and fans who have had relatives suffer with cancer.
What would the campaign be called...Bike for life? or something like that. Lets get serious ideas rolling as it needs to be started now!
I will contact Humbeside and Lincolnshire police by email, then maybe organise a meeting, look how much is needed to be raised rtc.
Agree Ian. The benefits are enormous if it's done properly but it is a hell of a long way. Our CAR doesn't like Cabourne hill much!! We need to have the route carefully planned. I wouldn't discount the route out the back through Binbrook because I think there are marginally less severe hills. It should also be safer as in less traffic. One of the issues for the A46 I'd guess will be the need for marshalls etc. to keep cars advised of the event. I'd guess the riders will be well spread out. Probably need refreshment stations along route and first aid unless you have the first aid in the van. Surely some firm will lend us a transit for the day? The firm in Grimsby near the station (Ready Rent a Car?) have a branch in Lincoln as well.
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
Barralad the best sponsored bike rides go at the pace of the slowest and stick together.... less dangerous , easier to police/escort and control... Sod the traffic on the A46... they are used to being stuck behind tractors and caravans so a few cyclists won't hurt anything.... probably overtake a tractor anyway.... c'mon Bosty... bring yours along as escort ?
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Barralad the best sponsored bike rides go at the pace of the slowest and stick together.... less dangerous , easier to police/escort and control... Sod the traffic on the A46... they are used to being stuck behind tractors and caravans so a few cyclists won't hurt anything.... probably overtake a tractor anyway.... c'mon Bosty... bring yours along as escort ?
I bow to your superior knowledge (meant genuinely). Perhaps the Police will have (any) guidelines necessary. Where is Bosty by the way??
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
It needs to be decided who is doing what, who is going to be in charge...who is going to organise..who will liase with the police...who will be in charge of first aid etc?
I'll have a word with my friend, she follows Lincoln for her sins, and is training as a nurse and if Town win I can tease her as her lad plays for Lincoln...god we had better win!
If I was fit enough and had a decent bike I'd be up for this. It's a big ask for those who are not fit enough. I must've done the route hundreds of times in my car and yes, some of the hills are bad. Good luck to those taking part. The acid test will be riding past The Salutation Inn without going in for a pint. Maybe that's just me!
Right, I think all who want to take part should PM me and say whether they want to ride or they want to help organize. I think a special role should be given to lincolnsmariner as he has done a lot of ringing round today to get things kicked off. I would also like to say that if you physically, mentally, medically whateverly can to get your bottom on your bike and get pedaling with us because the more people we have involved the more money we can make. The route may be 8/10 but it'd so worth it if we made £8/10,000 from it.
Being a film and tv student I have some vital contacts that could and would make this a success, notably a sky sports news reporter. We have also told the local papers (GET and Echo), local radio (lincs fm, viking) and I will see if I can get some contacts from Look North and calendar.
One job someone can do is ring round some bike shops in the local area to see if anyone can lend anything such as bikes and helmets. Then we need to see if Banaman will help us print some shirts with sponsors on them.
Big thank you to everyone who has said they will help so far, hopefully we will do it and raise loads of cash for this great cause.
I have a transit van that I'd be happy to lend anyone. Trouble is it''s for sale and not insured at the mo. It's taxed & tested, just sat at the side of the road in Lincoln with a For Sale sign on it! It's a bit of a heap in that it's N reg'd and 190000 miles on it, but she's a diesel and would pull your house up Caistor hill, if only at 10 mph! Is there a dispensation for insuring a vehicel on a day to day basis? I'm not sure.
i am old but up for it ...was thinkin is it possible...plausable for maybe a couple of the oldies like mysef who doubt their own fitness to say share a bike and do 10 mile sections....obviously he younger lot who do it all would et more plaudits but if i could do 10 then rest for 10 do another 10 it would make it more achievable...and maybe 1 spare bike so we all ride into lincold at end
only a thought
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In that case, I'd be happy to help with the van.(Providing I still have it in August, which thinking about it, I may not ) I'll look into the insurance thing. (I'd appreciate a bit of contribution to the diesel though as it's not the most economical thing I've ever owned!) Would people to want me to just transport the bikes back to GY or be a support vehicle too? I think a "normal" car would be better as a support vehicle with a bike rack for spare bike/bikes. Incidentally I have a bike rack too which I'm happy to let someone use.
Just a thought, there will a shed load of traffic on the A46 that day, Apparently there is a football match on and loads of Town fans will be going by bus and car, as there are no trains.............. you could cause jams all the way back to Morrisons
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Just a thought, there will a shed load of traffic on the A46 that day, Apparently there is a football match on and loads of Town fans will be going by bus and car, as there are no trains.............. you could cause jams all the way back to Morrisons
Or you could take a tow rope and attach it to my bumper as I go past you. You'd be there in 40 mins!
Just a thought, there will a shed load of traffic on the A46 that day, Apparently there is a football match on and loads of Town fans will be going by bus and car, as there are no trains.............. you could cause jams all the way back to Morrisons
I'd think that the majority of Town fans that go from GY will be leaving 1-2 hours before Kick off. We're likely to be nearly there by then!
Ok guys, Spoken to DI Andy Pearsons which is lincolns liason police officer for the club, he has informed me the police are more than happy for us to do it. Ive got to email him with further details and he will try and provide some support for us (i.e escort/sponsership) Nice fella untill he said we better be setting off now if we are to get here for the 30th
This was the one thing that was going to stop the whole thing so there isn't any going back now! I was thinking an easy way to do the route would be to have a car with a spare bike on top follow us and then every 10 or so miles have a checkpoint where somebody could have drinks ready and help us shake the cramp out and stuff. I was also thinking, its quite flat from caenby corner isn't it? Is there a way of getting to there through the binbrook way to Caenby corner?
we need to find out which is the best route so i can give details on to the police, as they are looking to provide an escort for us, Local media also would like to know as they are going to be running the story, radio will also be giving out traffic warnings on the day which is fantastic.
If you sort out a rough route that you think would be best, just as a trial I will drive it tomorrow, come back and give my verdict on it. Taking into account fatigue, safety, checkpoints, will set the milecounter thing in my car see the actual distance etc etc. I have tomorrow off work (I have been working saturdays in preseason) so I would like to fill my day time somehow.
Great help thank you. I think there is a route on page 5 ish that I would like to adapt to go in through a main road, just so people see it happening. Most would be town fans heading in so we could get some honks of support!
if you message me it with the adaptations I will be happy to give it a test run in the car, or anyone with other suggestions, the less hills the better I am thinking.
Just been suggested a route, Blundell Park to Great Coates through to Aylesby. Aylesby to Caistor by the back road and then thorugh to Caenby Corner that way. Anyone recommend this?
It's fooking hilly through Caistor way, having done it many, many times over the past 8 years! Can I suggest looking at http://www.multimap.com as they do an option for "Walking" and it's 36.73 miles from BP to SB... There's probably scope to "adjust" this route but I can't do it from work! THe route I always use now, albeit to the North part of Lincoln is to Louth and through Wragby. Again, hellish hills that way, both up and downhill though. Couple of nice pubs on the way though....!
I found a route that misses the A46 completly, hewitts ave to louth road (a16) then right at ludborough follow road untill a T junction right again onto the a157 past wragby then into lincoln? Is that to confusing?
It's fooking hilly through Caistor way, having done it many, many times over the past 8 years! Can I suggest looking at http://www.multimap.com as they do an option for "Walking" and it's 36.73 miles from BP to SB... There's probably scope to "adjust" this route but I can't do it from work! THe route I always use now, albeit to the North part of Lincoln is to Louth and through Wragby. Again, hellish hills that way, both up and downhill though. Couple of nice pubs on the way though....!
i dont fancy riding pished, i wanna get to the bank to see us stuff the gimps. pubs off am afraid! lol
I found a route that misses the A46 completly, hewitts ave to louth road (a16) then right at ludborough follow road untill a T junction right again onto the a157 past wragby then into lincoln? Is that to confusing?
I think we should get Lincoln to get us some meals ready for when we get there, accompanied by beer. Lots of beer. Anybody who can recommend a route please do. We need to give the routes to our media sources and stuff.
I went the A157 way to lincoln this morning, there are a few bad hills but is mainly downhill from Hainton (9 miles from Louth). There is 1 very bad hill at Grimblethorpe (what a name) though.
I am only doing it on autoroute but I put we will be biking 10mph on all roads but streets, which I put as 6, and it says the route is 40.8 miles, and should take 4 hours 32 minutes with them figures I put in. I suspect a 15 minute stop every hour? So add another hour, which makes 5 and a half hours! which is still very optimistic thats if everything runs smootly of course.
The main route taken to lincoln via the a46 is 39 miles, if we go via caistor its 45, and bigger badder hills too.
Im gonna sort the idea for food and drink this end, either through LCFC or ill get use of our restuarant at work if we have time. Im sorting out the donations of drink and energy bars from local supermarkets, asda are willing to do a raffle for us and donate a prize so theres so money that will go towards the cause. If we get enough people i can organise the friday for us to go into morrisons helping packing bags that will raise alot of money.
The company i was told about bike hire is no longer doing hiring so im gonna lobby some companys that might help, i was told about one near somerfield in town (gy) if anyone knows what its called or a number so i can call them?
Drinks and energy bars are sorted, they shall be kindly donated by tescos.
Hells bells. I reckon you lot are gonna pull this off! I'm thinking about taking part myself. I don't have a bike though. Maybe, I can borrow one from my chum, Trevadinhio. Seems a bit ambitious for a fat, ageing Vicar like me. I'm off on my hols the day after so I would have 2 weeks to recover in the Carribean. I think I'd need it! I'll give it some thought.
Hells bells. I reckon you lot are gonna pull this off! I'm thinking about taking part myself. I don't have a bike though. Maybe, I can borrow one from my chum, Trevadinhio. Seems a bit ambitious for a fat, ageing Vicar like me. I'm off on my hols the day after so I would have 2 weeks to recover in the Carribean. I think I'd need it! I'll give it some thought.
cmon vicar u cnt b worse thn me, the fact that ppl r playing down my chances is making me more determined to do it and will hopefully get more money fromthe doubters
Go on, you know you want to. Just think of it as a free way of getting to the match. We'll making an absolute trawler load of money. I'll be honest, I don't even have a bike. It got robbed. I'll be looking on the board at work tonight.
Here's your route if you go via the A46. This website also gives you the elevation, so you can see how bad the hills are. The site takes a minute to load as there's a lot of Javascript to initialise, but stick with it. To show the elevation, click the 'settings' box and then turn on 'show elevation' in the left hand menu that appears.
We need to hit some of the massive companies in the area as well as small companies...I have some ideas who wants the PM with these in?
ill have the pm lol im ringing round everywhere, ive also got an appoint with st barnabas hospice here in lincoln to help provide me with little details that need sorting i.e public liabilty etc etc
I do need someone to do one thing. The tesco is willing to provide this but they need a letter it is in grimsby, so if anyone wants to volunteer in writting a letter and taking it in would be fantastic.
Hells bells. I reckon you lot are gonna pull this off! I'm thinking about taking part myself. I don't have a bike though. Maybe, I can borrow one from my chum, Trevadinhio. Seems a bit ambitious for a fat, ageing Vicar like me. I'm off on my hols the day after so I would have 2 weeks to recover in the Carribean. I think I'd need it! I'll give it some thought.
What about if we did 20+ miles each. We are both not in great shape, but gives us a reason to start training, and will show fattys can do their bit to mate...only a suggestion. I need a bike too arrrggghhh better find a job me thinks..does anyone have one of them going?
Marinerian im trying to get some kind of bike shop to sponsor us by donating bikes for the event. Shall try and have an answer by tuesday. As for your pm great idea.
Thanks mate I am at Winterton tonight so come over and have a chat...I have too much free time so can try to sort some things out, get Compass and Radio Lincs involved.
Will any Lincoln fans be joining us make it a true charity event of good sportsmanship
Thanks mate I am at Winterton tonight so come over and have a chat...I have too much free time so can try to sort some things out, get Compass and Radio Lincs involved.
Will any Lincoln fans be joining us make it a true charity event of good sportsmanship
i'm sure we can organise something where as stagecoach bring a bus load of them over in the morning if they are interested that is, or maybe they can meet us half way?
but we'll have a chat about it 2night at winterton
Right, I will attempt to pull together a website for this event this weekend. Already spoken to LH and Lincolnsmariner about this. I was going to see how things went before revealing it but fck it, i'll commit to doing my part in this way. I am anything but a professional website builder so it's going to be relatively basic but hopefully acceptable. i have a decent plan of what i'll include. This thread is getting a little long to be the sole information centre so hopefully this will help out.
Given this ambitious (from my point of view) idea, have we decided on a name for the event? I've heard 'Ride for Life' suggested and not heard a better one.
Will hopefully have something in time for very early next week.
Right, I will attempt to pull together a website for this event this weekend. Already spoken to LH and Lincolnsmariner about this. I was going to see how things went before revealing it but fck it, i'll commit to doing my part in this way. I am anything but a professional website builder so it's going to be relatively basic but hopefully not embarrassing. i have a decent plan of what i'll include. This thread is getting a little long to be the sole information centre so hopefully this will help out.
Given this ambitious (from my point of view) idea, have we decided on a name for the event? I've heard 'Ride for Life' suggested and not heard a better one.
Will hopefully have something in time for very early next week.
great news, if you need any help with it give us a PM
i'm gonna ring round local companies see if they'll do there bit etc
just to let you know, danny north as volunteered to do some pr work for us, i.e get involved with pics and other things, he said its great what were doing and he would do it if he wasnt playing lol
Bloody Nora, this is actually gonna happen!!! Great work everyone involved. My offer of my crappy van has been overtaken by events (thankfully!) but I'm happy to throw my hat into the ring to help out in any way I can. Lincolnsmariner, drop me a pm if you need me to do anything Lincoln end. Again, brilliant work Oh and LOVING the "BIKE TO THE BANK" name for the event! Another Poll I feel?
i'll get on to that rental company near curry's 2mora and see if they can give us a reduced price on a van or even for free, i hear they also have a branch in lincoln so thats helpful.
Maybe you 3 could split it 3 ways then. If we could do 4 you could do a stage each. Anyone who wants to be involved will be involved. Big thanks again to everyone.
If people want to share the journey they are more than welcome to, the sponsorship forms will be produced on wednesday by barnabas got an appointment to see them. Newton for the appointment at st andrews ill sort that because i need to check me shifts at work, but av booked 2 weeks off from 21st july.
If people want to share the journey they are more than welcome to, the sponsorship forms will be produced on wednesday by barnabas got an appointment to see them. Newton for the appointment at st andrews ill sort that because i need to check me shifts at work, but av booked 2 weeks off from 21st july.
ok lincolns i'm available to attend the appointment if needed
I'll happily come along with any of you, i had my doubts at first but this is steam rollering in awsome fashion. Newton has my email address, I will send you it to mate
Well as we have decided on 50% CRUK 25% to each hospice it'll have to be bike to the bank. Ride for Life is a bit of a downer for a hospice isn't it? Although having said that it would be quite positive.
regarding helmets, doubt i'll wear one but maybe if we got them in a colour which we could write on the players could sign them and we could sell em off to help towards the cause.
What about if we did 20+ miles each. We are both not in great shape, but gives us a reason to start training, and will show fattys can do their bit to mate...only a suggestion. I need a bike too arrrggghhh better find a job me thinks..does anyone have one of them going?
Blakey, I've decided to do it but it's gonna be the full and daunting tab if I do.
It looks like I've managed to borrow a bike for a few weeks so I intend to start training 3 times a week. I'm unfit as you know (we play in the same footy team) but I've lost a bit of bulk recently and I reckon this would help me lose a bit more weight too (can't hurt unless I keel over!) Would be good if we could train together? Will discuss tonight at Winterton m8.
regarding helmets, doubt i'll wear one but maybe if we got them in a colour which we could write on the players could sign them and we could sell em off to help towards the cause.
I would comment on that but I think it would belong in the non-footy thread
I'm not putting my signature. Someone might forge it!!
Blakey, I've decided to do it but it's gonna be the full and daunting tab if I do.
It looks like I've managed to borrow a bike for a few weeks so I intend to start training 3 times a week. I'm unfit as you know (we play in the same footy team) but I've lost a bit of bulk recently and I reckon this would help me lose a bit more weight too (can't hurt unless I keel over!) Would be good if we could train together? Will discuss tonight at Winterton m8.
I shall be there, i dunno how many know me or newton but ill be with citymariner as well so please feel free to discuss in detail.
Great news, just got off the phone to elsfall?? They at the minute have there bikes loaned out to someone doing a sponsored bike ride, and i have to ring back at the end of the month has there expecting them back by then, and they are more than happy to lend us the bikes!!!!
Now what else needs sorting? clubs sorted (nearly) press sorted bikes sorted drinks sorted gonna ring round some companys tomoro for sponsor ship. am i forgetting anything? Oh yer police nearly sorted st johns volunteer sorted Minibus / van nearly sorted???
Need to ask Lincoln if we could have a pint waiting for us. I'm sure people would agree with me, that is exactly what we'd want at the other end. Oh and maybe if they could put their reserve team out. I'll ask at Mozzers tonight if we could have buckets on the tills.
Blakey, I've decided to do it but it's gonna be the full and daunting tab if I do.
It looks like I've managed to borrow a bike for a few weeks so I intend to start training 3 times a week. I'm unfit as you know (we play in the same footy team) but I've lost a bit of bulk recently and I reckon this would help me lose a bit more weight too (can't hurt unless I keel over!) Would be good if we could train together? Will discuss tonight at Winterton m8.
Yes mate I am up for that, my froend has an exercise bike I can use too, so that should help mate too, come around and use it set up a training schedule!
Fantastic, can i just let you in a small secret im trying to get town to let some of u guys do a training session with dave moore, and get some tips from him and also the higher institue, gonna ring gy college on monday regarding that, would any of you be interested in some free fitness training?
This is the multimap route by selecting "walking" but is all roads so probably the SHORTEST route. As for hills.... hmmmm... Suppose one of the riders could scope it out beforehand!
Fantastic, can i just let you in a small secret im trying to get town to let some of u guys do a training session with dave moore, and get some tips from him and also the higher institue, gonna ring gy college on monday regarding that, would any of you be interested in some free fitness training?
From what I hear, Dave Moore is a beast who would have me vomiting in 3 minutes flat. No thanks.
Can't make any firm promises at present, will have to check with my doctor, having had 4 minor strokes in a week some years ago. Nevertheless, I would love to take part in my own small way. I think that you are all to be commended for putting in the effort to raise cash for such an admirable cause. We all know someone who has sadly died suffering from cancer of some sort or another.
As I will be the tender age of 62 when the bike ride takes place, I better get checked out first.
As I live in Scotland, I will probably need a couple of hours start on you guys/gals. But seriously, what I would like to do is cycle from up here to Sincil Bank, and raise as much money as I can on the way through. If I am allowed to make the cycle ride from here, I,ll have words with the local press, and ask them to spread the word to all the local newspapers on my route, in order to raise as much money as possible on the way down. I will also talk to the local police and ask for them to appraise the local forces on my route to be aware of what is happening.
Question for lincolnsmariner. What time do you think you will all arrive? Would like to be there to meet you.
Ok guys little confusion has arisen what time is kick off i was on the understanding it was 12pm yet club website says 3 the home match has been changed to a 12pm not the away one.
Ermmm.... ermmmmmm gotta be lady nurses..... sorry Tarka.... damn.... equality these days just ain't right sometimes.... Lady nurses pleeeeeeeeze..... free uniforms provided........ narrow escape there , methinks.....
All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
I always thought it was 12pm but have now seen 3pm
No idea, gonna ring the clubs on monday to confirm time. If it is 3pm this is one reason the police could knock it back still. Hopefully now its progressed so far and have numerous companies involved they wont.
Maybe we could get the Imps Trust involved? Let me know if you want me to sort that.
Please, if thats possible. Im in contact with the media and marketting manager at Lincoln who is providing alot of help and sorting various things for me. Im going to try and get a signed club from both teams to raffle or auction off on ebay.
This was the one thing that was going to stop the whole thing so there isn't any going back now! I was thinking an easy way to do the route would be to have a car with a spare bike on top follow us and then every 10 or so miles have a checkpoint where somebody could have drinks ready and help us shake the cramp out and stuff. I was also thinking, its quite flat from caenby corner isn't it? Is there a way of getting to there through the binbrook way to Caenby corner?
The A15 (the road from Caenby Corner to Lincoln) is flat, straight but also one of the most dangerous roads in Britain. The amount of HGV traffic on there is unbelievable. I'd seriously look at the route Brigsley/Ashby Cum Fenby/ Ravendale/Binbrook/Tealby/Market Rasen and then joining the A46. . The climbs are fairly gradual (apart from the one leading up to bully head crossroads) and you go DOWN the two biggest hills (into Binbrook and into Kirmond le Mire) Part of the route is a National Cycle Route so is considered very safe.
I have contacts with the local St Andrews Hospice so could contact them if needed. I've already had over £200.00 pledged from people I know/work with/family in memory of my wife even though I can't do the ride.
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
The A15 (the road from Caenby Corner to Lincoln) is flat, straight but also one of the most dangerous roads in Britain. The amount of HGV traffic on there is unbelievable. I'd seriously look at the route Brigsley/Ashby Cum Fenby/ Ravendale/Binbrook/Tealby/Market Rasen and then joining the A46. . The climbs are fairly gradual (apart from the one leading up to bully head crossroads) and you go DOWN the two biggest hills (into Binbrook and into Kirmond le Mire) Part of the route is a National Cycle Route so is considered very safe.
I have contacts with the local St Andrews Hospice so could contact them if needed. I've already had over £200.00 pledged from people I know/work with/family in memory of my wife even though I can't do the ride.
Being a film and tv student I have some vital contacts that could and would make this a success, notably a sky sports news reporter.
Hmmmm. Maybe your mate at Sky could have a word with the Soccer a.m. production team? Imagine the publicity if you could get one of the crew to get on their bike.
Oh, and bags I ride behind Hells Bells!
Bob: "As I recall I was going for the ball and he got in my way. Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes!"
Please, if thats possible. Im in contact with the media and marketting manager at Lincoln who is providing alot of help and sorting various things for me. Im going to try and get a signed club from both teams to raffle or auction off on ebay.
Thats fantastic news. Thank you for asking around.
The least I can do. I'm gutted I can't do the ride but when I asked my G.P. it was 10 minutes before he could stop laughing. When he did it was to ask what hymns I wanted at my funeral service! Every penny that is collected towards dealing with the abomination that is cancer in all it's forms is money well spent! Hopefully buckets won't be big enough. You young lads are a credit to your generation and GTFC.
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
The least I can do. I'm gutted I can't do the ride but when I asked my G.P. it was 10 minutes before he could stop laughing. When he did it was to ask what hymns I wanted at my funeral service! Every penny that is collected towards dealing with the abomination that is cancer in all it's forms is money well spent! Hopefully buckets won't be big enough. You young lads are a credit to your generation and GTFC.
we are just glad that we can help some good causes through the aid of the two football clubs and a bike
The least I can do. I'm gutted I can't do the ride but when I asked my G.P. it was 10 minutes before he could stop laughing. When he did it was to ask what hymns I wanted at my funeral service! Every penny that is collected towards dealing with the abomination that is cancer in all it's forms is money well spent! Hopefully buckets won't be big enough. You young lads are a credit to your generation and GTFC.
Barralad you said young lads, and yet you know full well Marinerian and the Vicar are taking part..... you will have gone straight to the top of their Christmas Card lists.....
All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
If they survive till xmas lol I think anyone taking part is doing a fantastic thing, and its something we shall all remember and being able to tell everyone about and something to be very proud about.
Barralad you said young lads, and yet you know full well Marinerian and the Vicar are taking part..... you will have gone straight to the top of their Christmas Card lists.....
Cheeky twit!!! I'm in the prime of my life I'll have you know.
However, it may amaze some to discover Marinerian is 27 (age, not stones)!!!
If they survive till xmas lol I think anyone taking part is doing a fantastic thing, and its something we shall all remember and being able to tell everyone about and something to be very proud about.
if we are ok after this one we'll have to look at branching further afield
Barralad you said young lads, and yet you know full well Marinerian and the Vicar are taking part..... you will have gone straight to the top of their Christmas Card lists.....
Weeelll it will save me having to send myself one
I genuinely assumed that because those two still played local football that they indeed class as young....
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
Cheeky twit!!! I'm in the prime of my life I'll have you know.
However, it may amaze some to discover Marinerian is 27 (age, not stones)!!!
To let you into a little secret , my folks used to baby sit Marinerian... when he got older ( about 7 or 8 ) he used to come and admire my car ( just up the road from where he lives ) as it was decorated with union jack flags, scarves , stickers and stuff.... bless him.... but promise you wont tell anyone... ok ?
All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
To let you into a little secret , my folks used to baby sit Marinerian... when he got older ( about 7 or 8 ) he used to come and admire my car ( just up the road from where he lives ) as it was decorated with union jack flags, scarves , stickers and stuff.... bless him.... but promise you wont tell anyone... ok ?
Citymariner, could you use your amazing photoshop skills to design a badge? I think we decided on the name being Bike to the Bank.. please correct me if I'm wrong.
lol i can change the name i was just thinking on my feet for 'bike for the fight'.
i'll owrk out a heading one including the desired charities/ clubs etc.
its me and the gf's 3 1/2 year anniversary (yes i know it sounds silly the 1/2 years but hey if it means i get some i ain't complaining) and here i am doing this lol
I think when this hits the news next week more will get involved. I think the media interviews start on thursday so lh and anyone else who wants to get involved with photos and interviews for the GET need to let me know asap so i can try and get a time when your all free.
That's great City. Do you think it'd be unrealistic gettin proper cycling shirts with the printing on? By that I mean easy to get hold of and done, not fit over my beer belly.
i was intending wearing a fishy t-shirt with the rides intentions printed underneath or similar cos i could then wear one of my berghaus tops underneath to soak that sweat away!
Don't necessarily have to be skin tight do they? Unless we do just have white tees with the main sponsors on the back and shirt sponsors on the sleeves.
Excuse me if I missed anything here , are you gonna take orders for T-Shirts/Sweatshirts too with the money going into the pot for the fund... could do well , the design is very good....
All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
Excuse me if I missed anything here , are you gonna take orders for T-Shirts/Sweatshirts too with the money going into the pot for the fund... could do well , the design is very good....
was just thinking the same, either way, what ever we are wearing must be able to get sponsor printing on the back, this is one clause been added by most companys ive spoken to so far.
That's a good idea actually. We'd have to do pre orders though I should think so we don't over order. We'd like a welcoming party so if we were to do shirts, anyone with one would HAVE to be there.
That's a good idea actually. We'd have to do pre orders though I should think so we don't over order. We'd like a welcoming party so if we were to do shirts, anyone with one would HAVE to be there.
couldn't we ask the club for some training tops and modify them?
was just thinking the same, either way, what ever we are wearing must be able to get sponsor printing on the back, this is one clause been added by most companys ive spoken to so far.
Don't think anyone will have a problem with that.... you seem to be doing very very well so far... power to your elbow matey , may the Gods be with you and grant you and your associates every success.....
This is amazing....
All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
?? - sponsor could be added to the rear when finalised witht eh charities moved to the front - these can be created into 2 images that brings down the price of printing - unless we can get a sponsir in which case they use the arms as a place to advertise
City, they are good. Maybe we could make the logos smaller and in a horizontal line underneath the main headline. Then move it down a bit for our main unofficial sponsor. then donate sleeves and stuff to smaller sponsors. Maybe approach Banaman for free printing for some shirt space.
?? - sponsor could be added to the rear when finalised witht eh charities moved to the front - these can be created into 2 images that brings down the price of printing - unless we can get a sponsir in which case they use the arms as a place to advertise
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the second ones are perfect! im gonna email the companies ive already got involved them to let them know about the designs.
Don't think anyone will have a problem with that.... you seem to be doing very very well so far... power to your elbow matey , may the Gods be with you and grant you and your associates every success.....
This is amazing....
Hopefully everything is pretty much sorted and what isnt will be sorted by wednesday.
if we were to individulise for the riders i suggest we buy some t-shirt transfers from tesco and do those bits ourselves - they iron on quite simply i did a citymariner bit for the back of my fishy t-shirt for when i wear it.
does anyone know if this printing shop is open tomoro, got to come and sort some things that end so was gonna go in and show him the designs. Try and find out if he will be willing to do them for free or a little cost.
An idea my dad suggested was to get Youngs and whoever sponsors Lincoln to see if they'd do it. Also can any riders please PM me with a full name and a comment on why they are doing the ride for the website please.
To let you into a little secret , my folks used to baby sit Marinerian... when he got older ( about 7 or 8 ) he used to come and admire my car ( just up the road from where he lives ) as it was decorated with union jack flags, scarves , stickers and stuff.... bless him.... but promise you wont tell anyone... ok ?
Gary is right, Ron and Brenda used to look after me if mum and dad went out. I used to lve Gary's car draped in Town flags etc. as he will tell you at 8 I was very passionate about Town and this was despite only living in Immingham for 5 years and my dad not liking football.
I used/still do wear my Town shirts around Chesterfield and other places, all ways been proud to be Town
Thinking ahead to the game (so I'm assuming we make it!), I wonder what the ticket sale arrangements will be at Lincoln - I'd be gutted to bike all the way there knowing I'd failed to get a ticket (or 5 - including the 'support crew') because of some tricky ticket sale conditions.
I wonder if there's any arrangement we can get with either Club so we can make sure we can buy tickets?
just got back from work, had to read 5 pages to catch up! progress is being made. I even turned down a pizza on the way home.
I was thinking the same as DavidB, I cant see it being too hard to get tickets anyway, but just to be sure, am not keen on biking there and then not getting in!
Oh aswell good news about elsphal and the borrowing of the bikes, how many do they have? did they say? by the sounds of things, only citymariner has a bike capable of the journey.
Hey guys, fantastic idea, thought this was a joke when I read it the other day but fair play. I'm hoping to do my bit and join in the ride, could do with shedding a few pounds and got plenty of family who have been affected by Cancer so would love to help out!
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"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
It's brilliant the way this has taken off - I'm surprised how quickly things are being organised. Well done for going ahead with it and not allowing any obstacles to get in the way. Also impressed that the Vicar resisted the offer to just do half the distance and is hell bent on doing the full thing!
I can't commit myself to anything big like this, but I'll certainly make a donation to your cause. Good luck!
could you list who you think is doin what and then the apropriate victims sorry volunteers can confirm either way
i know i have confused matters as will do ...might not do...want to do ...will share the distance etc.....trust me if i bike 60k i will never again ive you lot advance warning of no trains
been on bike for about a mile and my bum hurts.......help
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Could you please email me the PSD file for your banner? I'm working on a website and the gradient of the jpg is causing me Photoshop issues. (haven't designed one for a very long time). We need to use your banner as the "branding process" has already begun.
could you list who you think is doin what and then the apropriate victims sorry volunteers can confirm either way
i know i have confused matters as will do ...might not do...want to do ...will share the distance etc.....trust me if i bike 60k i will never again ive you lot advance warning of no trains
been on bike for about a mile and my bum hurts.......help
i think we now have 15 or 16 riders, leon can list all whos doing it has hes taking care of that side of things, ive organised everything with companies and the charities as well as clubs and media, to date, with help from others along the way.
Dont worry about will he wont he, i think most people are having the same feelings, but because everything has progressed so quickly we know its serious so they are willing to do it.
Anyone who takes part whether it being behind the scenes or actually riding a bike is doing such an amazing thing for the club and the chosen charities and i dont think anyone could say otherwise.
It is the fear of failure I am dreading, 60 KM is a bloody long way, but there again if we start early and allow 8 hours we will all get there in the end
I realise it isn't a race and it is about earning as much money as possible
Yeah, I suppose about half way we'll all want a sit down so we will need to set off horribly early. I don't think many expect all of us to do the whole track so having some sub riders for some of the stages will be good so would anybody else want to join in?
Could you please email me the PSD file for your banner? I'm working on a website and the gradient of the jpg is causing me Photoshop issues. (haven't designed one for a very long time). We need to use your banner as the "branding process" has already begun.
Mini Bus sorted. Off to get a new bike to train on now! Back later.
ready rent a van have kindla donated a 15 seater mini bus on the condition that we have a driver and somewhere where it can be securely locked up for the weekend as it wont be returned till monday.
The bikes will be going in a transit van, which im hoping lincoln fire brigade will allow us to park in there training yard at sincil bank. the mini bus is for taking people back. Obviously for us josh we got to then ride home from sincil bank, easy for me though not so much you still have to ride up hill
The bikes will be going in a transit van, which im hoping lincoln fire brigade will allow us to park in there training yard at sincil bank. the mini bus is for taking people back. Obviously for us josh we got to then ride home from sincil bank, easy for me though not so much you still have to ride up hill
you can get fooked if i'm biking up steep hill after this!! haha
there is loads of concrete space behind the stacey west (the samll stand without the windows) surely it could be parked there?
sounds like a good offer from bigchris regarding the driving!
forgot to add - look athe views and replies on this thread for 3 days worth of stuff! unbelievable!! hope this isn't costing too much in webhosting!!!
Right chaps, I said yesterday I would drive the routes and make some notes on them I will set off in an hour or so I think I have beat the weather (I am a bit of a girl driving in the rain nevermind biking in it!) I am going to go there via the route, a16, a631, a157 and a158 into lincoln, which is the route head to louth, make a right at ludborough and through wragby I will come back the way A46 to middle raisen, then to market raisen, onto the B1203 which goes through tealby binbrook then heads back to waltham. I think they was the routes suggested, I got them printed off on autoroute anyway, does everyone agree there the best two?
Thanks for the offer of helping out Marinerian, I going to set off soon as I got some plans later and would like to set off now and your not on the board at the minute, thanks again for the offer.
I need volunteers! On wednesday (if players are free) we are doing a photo shoot with the telegraph at blundell park. I need 4 or 5 people to come down who dont mind being in the picture. i will also be there, ive got to contact the club and a couple of players to arrange a time but anyone free on wednesday after noon please pm me as soon as possible.
the route with the least milage is going to be critical - i'm going to do similar with my GPS to check the variance in altitude and gradients as it would be better to cycle a few extra miles on the flat than have to deal with hills. i have a program called GPStuner that is for this kind of stuff!
the route with the least milage is going to be critical - i'm going to do similar with my GPS to check the variance in altitude and gradients as it would be better to cycle a few extra miles on the flat than have to deal with hills. i have a program called GPStuner that is for this kind of stuff!
According to autoroute the 2 are not so far apart in milage, it does not mention anything about altitudes and gradients like your gadget does, thats why I am going to drive it, have a look for myself. We need to get confirmation on the route, to inform the police for the escort if thats whats happening and the radios on the traffic news front etc
erm well im not coming on my bike for the photo, have a meeting in the morning with st barnabas, then dashing for the train. If anyone wants to come on there bikes, even if we just get two bikes i think that would be ok.
Well just been to get my bike and its for collection on Weds. Got work before so it might be a bit tight but I'm sure I could get it there. Thanks for offering to drive the bus Chris, I think we'll have to take you up on that.
I've purchased the web address http://www.biketothebank.co.uk and have uploaded most of the pages. I'm told it will take 24-72 hrs before it can actually be seen. It is fairly basic but Citymariners fancy banner makes it look ok!
I've purchased the web address http://www.biketothebank.co.uk and have uploaded most of the pages. I'm told it will take 24-72 hrs before it can actually be seen. It is fairly basic but Citymariners fancy banner makes it look ok!
Thanks a lot MM, I'll pm you the names and comments in a bit.
Dont worry about getting everything i asked for - that was a really exhaustive list. If you just a have a couple of names then thats enough to start. We can add other info if and when we get it.
its sounds strange but i have never felt so dedicated to something!
i think we have all had someone close to us suffer from the big C
my grandad had stomach cancer my gf's dog had liver cancer - sounds strange but that dog meant the world to me my bro has just come through a cancer scare
if our minds and bodies don't get us through these 60km the thoughts of the people we are doing it for will!!
its sounds strange but i have never felt so dedicated to something!
i think we have all had someone close to us suffer from the big C
my grandad had stomach cancer my gf's dog had liver cancer - sounds strange but that dog meant the world to me my bro has just come through a cancer scare
if our minds and bodies don't get us through these 60km the thoughts of the people we are doing it for will!!
Excellent post. My gran and grandad both died because of cancer, Just the pure thought of pride should get us through it. Its taking shape quite quickly and nicely. Just a few stumbling blocks to get over but they should be sorted by wednesday.
my 11 year old wants to do it ....obviously it is not on .......but i said i would ask would do you think be poss for him to have is bike in the van , ride with the support cars,van and maybe just do the last 5 into lincoln
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If it is moved to a 12pm Ko we shall be setting off at 5am (ish) if it stays at 3pm were looking at 7 or 8am ish Brazil has volunteered to do the photo along with me leon (lh) and newton any more volunteers??????
If it is moved to a 12pm Ko we shall be setting off at 5am (ish) if it stays at 3pm were looking at 7 or 8am ish Brazil has volunteered to do the photo along with me leon (lh) and newton any more volunteers??????
The photos are hopefully at 3.30pm i need to sort it first with the club as they have a match so hopefully it will be just before they set off for there friendly.
Anyone welcome we have 5 riders in the photo chris come along if you want.
Yeah, I suppose about half way we'll all want a sit down so we will need to set off horribly early. I don't think many expect all of us to do the whole track so having some sub riders for some of the stages will be good so would anybody else want to join in?
I like the idea of opening this up so as many as want to can do 'part of the ride' - even if it's only the first couple of miles from BP (or great if some Imps fans could join us for the last few to SB - shows that there's some things bigger than local rivalries or even football!).
I've got this picture in my head of lots of people getting behind this (echoes of the spirit of the Wembley trips) and taking part in some way and it being a great advert for the Club and its fans..it's got the potential to build into quite an event - but perhaps best to plan around a solid core idea and then let it develop from there and see what happens...
Great response so far, however could someone post a "recap" of what we have and what we need at the minute as there are so many posts to go through.
e.g. how many guys we have biking, supplies that are needed or already have etc
We have amout 20 riders. A mini bus is being donated (with provisons) from ready rent a van that Bigchris shall be driving?? Tescos are going to be donating the drinks and energy bars asdas are going to donate a prize to raffle off in store Tarka is in touch with lcfc supporters trust to see about prizes to be donated off that end. Ive got a meeting wednesday with st barnanbas and cancer research who are doing th sponsor ship forms meanwood mariner is puttin together a website for us both clubs are advertising this, more details monday Had an interview with the get and they are doing photos and interviewing others wednesday Got an interview with echo (lincolns paper) next week in appealing for more imps to join in. If ive missed anything or want to know anymore please ask. Waiting for reply from banana gyms regarding free membership for u guys.
what we need: Emergency supplies, i.e puncture repair kits and things like that. Im gonna pm tarka regarding his offer of a transit van, someone else also offered one i think. Theres not much left to sort. But if anyone can think of anything missed please pm me so i can try and sort it. Printing on t-shirts... Fishy t-shirts for those who dont have them, ive managed to get 15 for £100 so im gonna ask some companies to pay for them
Ive rang and left a message for the fundrasing co-ordinator to contact me asap, more details when availble, hopefully ill set up a meeting with them for wednesday evening after photo shoot.
halfords or even asda and tesco may bea good source for puncture repair kits etc.
i have bike pump and some tools etc. that can be used.
if we ride in a pack then we will all be able to help each other out and hopefully not require so many of each tool etc.
Ive tried halfords unfortuntly they do a charity of the year so wont donate from head office, so im gonna go see the gy and lincoln stores. tesco probs will they are donating drinks etc dunno bout asda there slightly funny.
my GF says that sainsbury's have alwasy been good to her regarding school stuff
having said that if there is a punchure repair per 5 riders they are only 99p each.
my dad says that wilkinson have a good range of stuff bike related they might be worth a shout!
- he's just been to morrisons to look for some repair kits but they don't have any in gainsborough
we dont sell bike kits at my mozzers dunno about leons. Im gonna approach sainsburys regarding sponsorship or donations of kits etcetc Wilkinsons have some good stuff so will also contact them.
if not i don't mind donating say 5 puncture repair kits unless we hit a road made of drawing pins it ain't going to be that bad! we are not over cross counrty at least!
could do with 3 pumps that do both presta and schrader valve types (i have for both types and a foot pump)
if not i don't mind donating say 5 puncture repair kits unless we hit a road made of drawing pins it ain't going to be that bad! we are not over cross counrty at least!
could do with 3 pumps that do both presta and schrader valve types (i have for both types and a foot pump)
Ok guys i need a list of companies in grimsby/cleethorpes that you think we should contact regarding donations or sponsorships, any with previous history would be great. cheers.
your email jon has been added to the facebook page - is that alright?
Yup thats fine can add my mobile number as well, so that people can in touch in various of ways. as ive asked everyone who joins to add everyone in there friends list, the more people the more media will want to cover it, and the more word spreads about it.
I've built a basic BIKE TO THE BANK website. Still in the early stages though.
Reading the Fishy, it looks like someone's building one already? If so and it's better than mine (not hard) the go with that one. Mine is very basic at mo. I stopped developing it when I read someone is building a proper one.
I've built a basic BIKE TO THE BANK website. Still in the early stages though.
Reading the Fishy, it looks like someone's building one already? If so and it's better than mine (not hard) the go with that one. Mine is very basic at mo. I stopped developing it when I read someone is building a proper one.
I've built a basic BIKE TO THE BANK website. Still in the early stages though.
Reading the Fishy, it looks like someone's building one already? If so and it's better than mine (not hard) the go with that one. Mine is very basic at mo. I stopped developing it when I read someone is building a proper one.
Hi Vicar, yes, i've been building a website since last night and i've bought the web address for us. I think mine could be improved by some of the images you have managed to get together though.
Hi Vicar, yes, i've been building a website since last night and i've bought the web address for us. I think mine could be improved by some of the images you have managed to get together though.
which/what images are you after? Josh is in charge of all image pr. not that he knows it lol
This lot has got me into Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I haven't touched them for years! I've improved a lot over the last few hours!! These versions are all shiny and new. Loads better than the stuff I used to use.
This lot has got me into Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I haven't touched them for years! I've improved a lot over the last few hours!! These versions are all shiny and new. Loads better than the stuff I used to use.
never used them. some one asked me about his wife doing the ride, maybe n3il not sure, but we now have a lady ride. Lislemariner has volunteered to do it. and she has riding experience so bp ur ok, we have someone to give u mouth to mouth She bikes i think she said 11 miles aday. She shall also be doing the photoshot on wednesday to give the photos more diversity
Right after long last I am back, I took the routes as I said earlier. Through wragby on the way there and through market/middle raisen on the way back. Was a nice drive too. I am hoping you all trust me on this one, but the way there (via wragby) is much better. It is 2.4 miles longer though at 40.8 miles. it is much flatter and roads seemed more peaceful with less traffic. The way back whcih took us through binbrook was like a section of a rally stage, steep hills everywhere through binbrook, I am sure city mariners GPS will agree with me on that, very twisty but when in market raisen and onto the a46 it was very direct very flat and was even a nation cycle route in one place. At 38.4 miles this route is shorter but I think will be alot more tiring.
I would like some one else to try out the route I recommend just as a second opinion. PM me for details of the route if you want it anyone.
Right after long last I am back, I took the routes as I said earlier. Through wragby on the way there and through market/middle raisen on the way back. Was a nice drive too. I am hoping you all trust me on this one, but the way there (via wragby) is much better. It is 2.4 miles longer though at 40.8 miles. it is much flatter and roads seemed more peaceful with less traffic. The way back whcih took us through binbrook was like a section of a rally stage, steep hills everywhere through binbrook, I am sure city mariners GPS will agree with me on that, very twisty but when in market raisen and onto the a46 it was very direct very flat and was even a nation cycle route in one place. At 38.4 miles this route is shorter but I think will be alot more tiring.
I would like some one else to try out the route I recommend just as a second opinion. PM me for details of the route if you want it anyone.
thanks for that, can you pm me more details on the route so u can agree on it (you and josh) so i can let the police know our route.
Bloody hell, I go to work for a few hours and come back to 3 more pages. Thanks to everyone who has contributed some more to this. Big news.
Morrisons have given me the day off so I can participate. They have also said we can do bucket collections, on condition that a couple of us go in and pack bags for a few hours. It's not really that harder work and will help us massively when it comes to a final figure.
They also gave me the day off on Friday for when I go to the test at Headingley, but that doesn't really matter much.
Bloody hell, I go to work for a few hours and come back to 3 more pages. Thanks to everyone who has contributed some more to this. Big news.
Morrisons have given me the day off so I can participate. They have also said we can do bucket collections, on condition that a couple of us go in and pack bags for a few hours. It's not really that harder work and will help us massively when it comes to a final figure.
They also gave me the day off on Friday for when I go to the test at Headingley, but that doesn't really matter much.
Ill do the bag packing, its been a while since i been into a decent morrisons staff canteen lol i want the staff rates tho not the vistor rates....talk about a rip off lol
is there any way of avoiding it, although it does have a certain ring to it, being were doing this in association with Grimsby town fc
Its not too bad to be fair its nothing on the scale of binbrook, its gradual at the most. there is a way round it but its complicated and it could be just as bad we dont know. Its lots of little side roads may even be longer by the looks of google earth. I will simplify the route as best as I can for you in the message, its quite nice its pleasing on the eye I will give it that.
Right after long last I am back, I took the routes as I said earlier. Through wragby on the way there and through market/middle raisen on the way back. Was a nice drive too. I am hoping you all trust me on this one, but the way there (via wragby) is much better. It is 2.4 miles longer though at 40.8 miles. it is much flatter and roads seemed more peaceful with less traffic. The way back whcih took us through binbrook was like a section of a rally stage, steep hills everywhere through binbrook, I am sure city mariners GPS will agree with me on that, very twisty but when in market raisen and onto the a46 it was very direct very flat and was even a nation cycle route in one place. At 38.4 miles this route is shorter but I think will be alot more tiring.
I would like some one else to try out the route I recommend just as a second opinion. PM me for details of the route if you want it anyone.
Looking at the Sustrans site National Cycle Route 1 covers a stage between Hull and Lincoln and looks to have a spur into Grimsby. It squares with the route through Wragby and it looks like you can join it at Beelsby. See http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.....ing_Map_2005__v6.pdf
i can't tell me apart from other posters now though lol.
right i'll have a look at the route.
i've sorted out my bike now the only thing i can't find is my trip computer for my bike - would be really good if i could find it to make sure we were on track. brakes need a tweak and ai can't find my front deeraileur so i'm down to 8 gears - hardcore riding hehe
Just wanted to say well done with all the progress that has been made so far, its a great idea and a great cause. Only saw the thread tonite and its took me a good hour to read all 26 pages. Thinkin of also committing myself as a rider if work allow me 2moz.
I will m8, i am working for asda over the summer b4 i start my pgce. Saw em raffling a town shirt today n wondered wat they were doing. Will ask them if they want me or will let me do ne fundraising in store or if the store wants to sponsor me or anything.
Steve I have just been talking to Ken one of the managers at Asda (a Lincoln Fan) He is going to give Luke OHara the day off so I'm sure if i ask nicely he will do the same for you. Also donating puncture kits and helping with printing. That is 3 of the top 4 supermarkets on board now.
Never known something take off quite like this before... beginning to snowball, well done to all involved in getting this rolling. I think it could get quite big - it's obviously striking the right chords for many people - but we need to keep our feet on the ground and just wait and see how it develops....
Steve I have just been talking to Ken one of the managers at Asda (a Lincoln Fan) He is going to give Luke OHara the day off so I'm sure if i ask nicely he will do the same for you. Also donating puncture kits and helping with printing. That is 3 of the top 4 supermarkets on board now.
i dont think we can include mozzers in that yet...will try and sort them tomoro!
i think were soon gonna be over run with town supporting teachers....at least kids will finally get a bit of sense taught.....
Haha i'm a bike riding primary school teacher, just to add to the teacher gang!
Got my season ticket today and have done my first few miles training today too. Can't wait for this bike ride now, going to be a great event for the town i feel!
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"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Haha i'm a bike riding primary school teacher, just to add to the teacher gang!
Got my season ticket today and have done my first few miles training today too. Can't wait for this bike ride now, going to be a great event for the town i feel!
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i'm lookng forward to it but i'm not wishing away the holidays!! i'll be back in school a few days after with achey legs no doubt!!
i'm lookng forward to it but i'm not wishing away the holidays!! i'll be back in school a few days after with achey legs no doubt!!
Haha yeh me to, just the monday to recover but i'm hoping it'll be the hangover that'll need the recovery and not the legs because i'm gunna need a bl00dy good drink afterwards!!!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Haha yeh me to, just the monday to recover but i'm hoping it'll be the hangover that'll need the recovery and not the legs because i'm gunna need a bl00dy good drink afterwards!!!
Shud we get all the teachers to ride together? Seems to be 4 or 5 so far
Yay I got the 400th post on this thread too, this thread is madness!!!!
Yeh a teacher group sounds like a good idea, as long as others don't feel left out...
I hope I don't have a problem keeping up though, i've got a lot of training to put in this next month!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
so you can have a look would be cool if we went down lincoln high street in a procession
seems good way ill send that to the police tomorrow. The ending wud mean we dont end up at sincil bank, so we shall change it so we go on to the high street and straight down, all the way down to south park corner and then cycling up to fire station into sincil bank?/?
hang on i'm encoding still for google earth so people can view it as if they were actually doing it and i'll try and get it to sincil bank (i have used their postcode!)
right here is a a route direct to sincil bank - not via the high street - it won't let us as its not a through road
plus the police won't want 20 odd bikers going down lincoln highstreet during peak shopping.
just seen the route....them hills at Louth roundabout are massive...stuffing hell
dont feel tooo bad this morning despite first ride yesterday ...bike in repair shop should have back by Thurs
loads of things keep going through my mind ...silly stuff really are we taking spare clothes to change into or will we sit and watch match in sweaty stuff do we take off the Fishy t shirts when out of town then put them back on again as we enter Lincoln so we look presentable or do we just have new tshirts to put on
in the back of the transit will there be any one doing repairs while a spare bike is used....ie puntures snapped cables
will there be anyway of fixing buckets to side of car/van for passing motorist to chuck change in
20 odd riders can you get 20 bikes in a transit
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just seen the route....them hills at Louth roundabout are massive...stuffing hell
dont feel tooo bad this morning despite first ride yesterday ...bike in repair shop should have back by Thurs
loads of things keep going through my mind ...silly stuff really are we taking spare clothes to change into or will we sit and watch match in sweaty stuff do we take off the Fishy t shirts when out of town then put them back on again as we enter Lincoln so we look presentable or do we just have new tshirts to put on
in the back of the transit will there be any one doing repairs while a spare bike is used....ie puntures snapped cables
will there be anyway of fixing buckets to side of car/van for passing motorist to chuck change in
20 odd riders can you get 20 bikes in a transit
The t-shirt question is up to everyone's own choice. Weve had 4-5 volunteers asking to go in the support veichles so sure can sort them doing repairs. It might be a good idea for us to take clothes to get changed into, i know i will be. As for passing cars, im sure there will be something we could do. We have so far been offered two transits so im sure well be ok.
hang on i'm encoding still for google earth so people can view it as if they were actually doing it and i'll try and get it to sincil bank (i have used their postcode!)
right here is a a route direct to sincil bank - not via the high street - it won't let us as its not a through road
plus the police won't want 20 odd bikers going down lincoln highstreet during peak shopping.
i'll watch the route in a minute never got round to it last night at 2am lol!
as for the clothing:
you get cold on a bike! there will be times when i'll want to show off the t-shirt but as soon as i get into the ride then i'm likely to have my waterproof on to keep the wind off.
i will need a change of clothes because i can't walk around in my SPD shoes and i'm not walking into SB in my cucling shorts - they make it look like i'm wearing a nappy!!!!
Right i've been asked to list the sponsors by Jon, so far i have:
Tesco Asda Wilkinson Ready Rent A Van
is there anymore so far as i need to PM these to meanwood mariner to put on the site.
Don't want to distract you fellers from all these admirable tasks your all performing but how many riders have you got so far.Just being inquisative really as I'm impressed how fast things have moved in four days.
wihtout sounding disrespectful or cheeky, get someone to proof read them first Newton. not saying you cant spell or anything, as I'm the worst for it, but you want the letters to sound professional. its worth getting a few people to read them and read them again before sending them At least that way you're likely to iron out all the mistakes and then more likely to get a positive response.
hope this post comes across in the right way, im in no way being negative about anything.
i have never seen so many e-mail address s being banded about ....we are all fvcked for internet forgery now
the proof reading i understand what you mean...sometimes you hear it in your head and you keep reading it that way and sometiomes you have missed a word or wrote LOOK instead of LUCK.....i am sure he will understand for once we have a thread were no one is getting at anyone else ...there are no two sides to the argument ....we are all victims together......even the spelling police are letting it go
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wihtout sounding disrespectful or cheeky, get someone to proof read them first Newton. not saying you cant spell or anything, as I'm the worst for it, but you want the letters to sound professional. its worth getting a few people to read them and read them again before sending them At least that way you're likely to iron out all the mistakes and then more likely to get a positive response.
hope this post comes across in the right way, im in no way being negative about anything.
don't worry dave i no my spelling isn't the best and always have people check them, think lincolnsmariner asked me because of previous writing of match reports etc
i don't see this as in a negative manner, as it has to be done properly for maximum result and effect
because i struggle to to spell IT never mind work it could someone post a link to the facebook group.....believe it or not never been on facebook and i dont want to join unless i have too
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can be made through paypal at: bikeforthefight@live.co.uk (couldn't get biketothebank due to the word 'bank')
log into your paypal account, go to send money and enter the above email address to make a donation. this feature will eventually be added to the website. paypal have a feature whereby donations buttons can be created and customized supplying the web admin with the HTML code to get it sorted through a simple cut and paste. very kind of them!
Gentlemen, I admire your determination in doing this and for that I take my hats off to you. As someone who has dealt with family members who have suffered from this horrible disease, I could not think of a more deserving charity to donate too.
I will definitely be following this thread over the next couple of months and look forward to hearing the outcome.
Good Luck to you all!!!
If t-shirts do get printed for the occassion and are available to purchase, count me in for 1
It's better to be judged by twelve, than it is to be carried by six
Whats happening with the gym hire/ bike hire/ Dave Moore? I am going to test myself later today to see how i get on.
Gym hire i find out about tomoro. Bike hire, these are going to be donated by elshall(?) but not 100% at the minute has all his bikes are out on another charity event at mo, have to ring back at end of month, so shall be trying other companies as well to make sure we have a plan b. Anything that involves clubs will be sorted tomoro, as john fenty returns to the office tomoro.
On other news... Were hoping to hear back from a major sponsor tomorrow, who im hoping will donate food and drink that will go on the buffet, im hoping lcfc will allow us to have in one of there function rooms.
We now have 9 LCFC fans joined up. Shall be interviews in all local media this week. The sun are aware of the story and are following the progress, no replies from other nations as of yet.
Also, anybody involved - would you rather stay behind in Lincoln for a bit before we go home or rent out a function suite for a bit of a party and a well deserved drink when we got back to Grimsby? Maybe if Mr Fenty is nice to us he'd give us McMenemys if it isnt busy?
Also, anybody involved - would you rather stay behind in Lincoln for a bit before we go home or rent out a function suite for a bit of a party and a well deserved drink when we got back to Grimsby? Maybe if Mr Fenty is nice to us he'd give us McMenemys if it isnt busy?
think we deserve a party after this, plenty of beer and pies please!
Agreed. Just wondered what everyone would like to do? All town fans would be invited and we'd bring the buckets down so that we could raise a bit there.
Agreed. Just wondered what everyone would like to do? All town fans would be invited and we'd bring the buckets down so that we could raise a bit there.
If anyone has any contacts in any local bars in gy that wouldnt mind helping us out in arranging a celebration/party afterwoods, please let us know.
Im hoping to arrange a buffet at lcfc with beer!
I think were all gonna be in need of alcohol!
With it being a huge day tomorrow, with police, st johns and contact from both clubs and major sponsors, there should be lots for you to read and get your heads round. Lets just hope it all goes the way we need/want it to.
on another note there are now 65 members on the facebook site, so sooner they can get clikcing on the website and we can keep the news updated sooner we get some donations rolling in!!
Diane North has left a nice comment ( i think this is Danny's mum? )
Actually, let's leave it til the actual site is uploaded. We need to write a 4 line max explanation of what we are doing followed by a link. Have we any donations so far?
Actually, let's leave it til the actual site is uploaded. We need to write a 4 line max explanation of what we are doing followed by a link. Have we any donations so far?
is this meaning more like 50 words - a line depends on the eidth of your monitor lol!
Just had an email from John Fenty asking me to get in touch with dave smith regarding the players appearing in the pictures, Fitness sessions with dave moore, gifts to be donated. So i will sort that tomoro.
He did avoid the bit about him joining in with the ride tho .
So John knowing you read this and are aware of this, come get on your bike. Like i said we dont expect you to ride all the way even to Isaacs hill will do! You have my email address.....
might be worth asking frequently visited website to put a little section on the website with the paypal link, i'll get cracking on with that now actually
If anyone has any contacts in any local bars in gy that wouldnt mind helping us out in arranging a celebration/party afterwoods, please let us know.
Im hoping to arrange a buffet at lcfc with beer!
I think were all gonna be in need of alcohol!
With it being a huge day tomorrow, with police, st johns and contact from both clubs and major sponsors, there should be lots for you to read and get your heads round. Lets just hope it all goes the way we need/want it to.
Jon: Replied to your e-mail.
Somebody said McMenemeys. At least that way the club gets the bar takings which should be huge!!
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
Good work on that Josh. Whenever I go from Cleethorpes to Lincoln, which as you know is a lot I use the a46. What's the reasoning behind avoiding this route?
Good work on that Josh. Whenever I go from Cleethorpes to Lincoln, which as you know is a lot I use the a46. What's the reasoning behind avoiding this route?
How about advertising the bike ride in the local libraries as that could help the coverage as well. I work in one of the libraries and I could speak to someone about the possibilty of it and see if sponsorship forms could be placed on the desk.
What you guys are doing is brilliant and you should be extremely pleased with yourselves. Well Done .
One of the best days of my life so far.......... R.I.P Dad, that trip was for you xxx
chris that answer apitimises nail on the head more than any other!!
we've had a member (barriner) drive some routes looking at distance/ traffic and terrain.
the route is the flatest, least congested but as a down side is about 2-3 miles longer - however it is likelt ot be 'less effort'
i'm going to do the route soon wither by bike or car with my GPS tracker to get the full low down on the terrain which will be plotted into GPS tuner and 3D route builder so we can organise breaks etc.
LH - don't hesitiate mate get on with those emails etc. fern and phil will love it. there is alwasy time for small news stories during the morning breakfast, i oftern find nice and informal makes watching the news that little bit easier at 6am!
LH: i can knock out 100 words of what we are doing - i've done a similar thing on the facebook site, just needs fine tuning really.
Newton: i can get you the HTML code for the paypal link if you wish? this allows the webmaster to cut and paste it into the site with ease (its alaredy done for the new site)
PaulFCB: don't want to leave you out - hows things mate!
How about advertising the bike ride in the local libraries as that could help the coverage as well. I work in one of the libraries and I could speak to someone about the possibilty of it and see if sponsorship forms could be placed on the desk.
What you guys are doing is brilliant and you should be extremely pleased with yourselves. Well Done .
i'm doing some posters as we speak - they can be hosted as a .PDF so they can be printed off by others to place where they please.
Steve I have just been talking to Ken one of the managers at Asda (a Lincoln Fan) He is going to give Luke OHara the day off so I'm sure if i ask nicely he will do the same for you. Also donating puncture kits and helping with printing. That is 3 of the top 4 supermarkets on board now.
Yes please if you could m8, hes not my immediate line manager but if he could have a quiet word with Tony then that would be great. I mentioned it to my other supervisor 2day about raising money and i should be seeing the store manager some time this week. I will make myself known to Ken when i c him bcos im fairly new and work in the car park so doubt he has the foggiest who i am.
Newton: i can get you the HTML code for the paypal link if you wish? this allows the webmaster to cut and paste it into the site with ease (its alaredy done for the new site)
any chance of slowing down with the posts even im losing my mind, busy sending emails to news and companies and trying to do that and keep up on here is extremely hard. LOL
Know the feeling, go to work, come home and there is another 5 pages to read.
Went for the 1st bike ride this eve after work to blow off the old cobwebs and ended up being 2 hours, dusted down the old bike that has not been used since paper-rounds about 8 years ago
Breakfast telly emailed. I still can't believe the massive attention this has received. Everyone I tell is really impressed and everyone has helped is a hero in my eyes.
He is sheltering you at that,he didn't want to scare you too much,he failed to mention his makeup bag
I know i said diversity in this, but sorry gary but if your thinking of doing drag we may have to reconsider your offer talk about all off us needing a nurse never mind u! lol
Breakfast telly emailed. I still can't believe the massive attention this has received. Everyone I tell is really impressed and everyone has helped is a hero in my eyes.
we are progressing very quickly, shall discuss everything in detail on wednesday???
Yeah - I can't help thinking we need some sort of meeting. Maybe we could have a final briefing after the Chesterfield match on the 20 somethingth of August.
I shall be yes, going to try and work it around my meetings. The photo shoot might be moved to Thursday morning due to town playing, depends what gtfc say about the usage of them and time they want to leave etc etc
when i see u posted on here, i thought u was gonna use ur decent idea of the engine shed not those pratts at Blue peter! go do some more training!
Nah no one is allowed out after dark in Keelby its like that Village film thats why I cant buy the away shirt red angers the monsters and the Blue Peter idea is truly brilliant you seen that blonde lass on it? She can study my totaliser any day
Nah no one is allowed out after dark in Keelby its like that Village film thats why I cant buy the away shirt red angers the monsters and the Blue Peter idea is truly brilliant you seen that blonde lass on it? She can study my totaliser any day
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i cant say i still watch blue peter grew out of it about 15 years ago when u moving back to gimp land?
i cant say i still watch blue peter grew out of it about 15 years ago when u moving back to gimp land?[/quote
Well tell Tom to give you some shifts so you have time to watch it haha. I'll probably move down the day we cycle down I'll be to lazy to go home again.
Blimey, i've only been away a few hours and already there's another 8 pages of posts!
Ive just followed the 'Bike to the Bank' youtube link, was bloody knackered just watching it, and dizzy!!! Hope it won't be like that on the day, i think making myself move in a forward direction will be hard enough.
Sounds like the plans are well in place, think meetings willl be a good idea though so that everyone knows exactly what is going on, its getting very confusing following all the threads and masses of pages.
keep up the hard work, is there anything at thee minute that I might be able to help with to share the workload? (except the biking/training!!)
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"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Blimey, i've only been away a few hours and already there's another 8 pages of posts!
Ive just followed the 'Bike to the Bank' youtube link, was bloody knackered just watching it, and dizzy!!! Hope it won't be like that on the day, i think making myself move in a forward direction will be hard enough.
Sounds like the plans are well in place, think meetings willl be a good idea though so that everyone knows exactly what is going on, its getting very confusing following all the threads and masses of pages.
keep up the hard work, is there anything at thee minute that I might be able to help with to share the workload? (except the biking/training!!)
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news summary and progress is on the facebook page for now and will continue to be updated after the new site is up and running. see the facebook link under my sig
do you think the telegraph would put these on a ful page for people to cut out and stick in windows themselves?
i'm guessing they'll want a fee for this, just ask the club to give them out at the rochdale game, sure we can cut it down to a small flyer, or maybe have it in the programme
Only been gone for 40 mins loads happened. I said to leon earlier ive pretty much organised bag packing days at local supermarkets, if anyone wouldnt mind doing this ro raise money and the profile? Josh im gonna arrange this for our morrisons the week before the game, once we have all the imps signed up and involved if you wouldnt mind coming down if your free, more details as of when availble.
I love the posters josh, gonna get on to some printers to see if they will get them printed for free for us if we put there logo on, if that would be possible to add another?
i'm guessing they'll want a fee for this, just ask the club to give them out at the rochdale game, sure we can cut it down to a small flyer, or maybe have it in the programme
Cheers Citymariner, just checked the facebook page out, seems its coming along well with plenty of support!
Didn't the club recently ask everyone to print out an advert of their own by leaving a link to a pdf document asking people to put it in the any place possible? Basically free publicity and gains much more awareness of what is going on!
Wouldn't it be possible to do the same sort of thing, surely the club would support that on the O.S. and could proivde a link to the advert as well as on here, G.O., C.A., GTST etc? Just a thought...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Cheers Citymariner, just checked the facebook page out, seems its coming along well with plenty of support!
Didn't the club recently ask everyone to print out an advert of their own by leaving a link to a pdf document asking people to put it in the any place possible? Basically free publicity and gains much more awareness of what is going on!
Wouldn't it be possible to do the same sort of thing, surely the club would support that on the O.S. and could proivde a link to the advert as well as on here, G.O., C.A., GTST etc? Just a thought...
might be worth bringing up when lincolnsmariner has a meeting with the club
Cheers Citymariner, just checked the facebook page out, seems its coming along well with plenty of support!
Didn't the club recently ask everyone to print out an advert of their own by leaving a link to a pdf document asking people to put it in the any place possible? Basically free publicity and gains much more awareness of what is going on!
Wouldn't it be possible to do the same sort of thing, surely the club would support that on the O.S. and could proivde a link to the advert as well as on here, G.O., C.A., GTST etc? Just a thought...
The club have already agreed to advertise ths event for us, we will be linking details of the club on the facebook group. The facebook group is a basic group and to spread the word to more people has it has over 10million members.
The website http://www.biketothebank.co.uk will be the main source of info once it is live, which hopefully will be within 48 hours.
i ahve sent him the poster some 'thefishy' images links to google maps for the ride links to the youtube 3d simulation of the ride links to the facebook group contact info and... a cheeky mention of my name with the rest of the contributors.....
i have had a quick peeky at what he has done so far - it is MINT!!
Jon: regarding bag packing - in 6 hours with 10 people at mozzers in gainsborough, rasiing money for my bro to play cricket for the county in barbados (not exactly a charity case) £2000!!!!
Tellanoirmariner: i ahve sent the poster to the webmaster for the bike to the bank site so it will be downloadable from there. its in colour but if someone doesn't want to print it they can just click grayscale.
The facbook has over 70 members now since i set it up last night at about 7pm
i ahve sent him the poster some 'thefishy' images links to google maps for the ride links to the youtube 3d simulation of the ride links to the facebook group contact info and... a cheeky mention of my name with the rest of the contributors.....
i have had a quick peeky at what he has done so far - it is MINT!!
Jon: regarding bag packing - in 6 hours with 10 people at mozzers in gainsborough, rasiing money for my bro to play cricket for the county in barbados (not exactly a charity case) £2000!!!!
Tellanoirmariner: i ahve sent the poster to the webmaster for the bike to the bank site so it will be downloadable from there. its in colour but if someone doesn't want to print it they can just click grayscale.
The facbook has over 70 members now since i set it up last night at about 7pm
One group managed to get 5k from doing it for 6 hours at mine, some local football team wanting to go on tour to italy.
We could get a large percentage from that, or even double the target?
well if we do it at the 2 stores then i think we'll achieve a massive amount, maybe if we asked the asda workers on here if they could ask their boss to let us do it there also. we could make a very nice sum of money
I have just about sorted it with all, the offer has always been there from asdas but i didnt think many wud be up for it so i said would get back to them. We wood need about 10-15 volunteers to give up there sundays. Obv alot play football so anyone even if not riding would help, please contact me via pm if interested.
i know people well up for bag packing, you can do it in rota's and alsorts.
doing it in lincoln - you've got all the city fans too
Without sounding funny, the lincoln one, this is why ive asked you to come along as then we know the people handling the money, ive got 3 lads from work doing the ride for lcfc, so i can trust them but other imps i wont know them so you know, i wont trust them so to speak lol Does that make me sound bad?
yeah thats fine with me, i'm tempted to register my card on the paypal as it will verify the account but i have sent you the password and stuff through PM's so don't know about the security etc.
I dont think it would be wise to put personal account details on it josh, its easy enough to do a standing order so your details aint kept on file, but still being able to transfer money easy enough.
Hey, just looking at that bucket gave me an idea. if you will be biking round and people are trying to stick money in your bucket, it amy get a bit awkward to slide the money in to those small slits - maybe a good old fashioned normal bucket would be better?
Crikey, not been on here much, a couple of pages on this thread a few days ago, and now 6000 views and 36 pages! great effort to all concerned.
£5 penalty for the side which finishes the lowest out of Lincoln or Grimsby in the BSP this season £5 penalty paid by the other for the side that has the highest league scorer out of Lincoln and Grimsby £5 penalty for which side gets the most points over the other covering both league games.
Bet between Impish and Mariner91, loser has to pay cheque to kids wards at Diana POW or Lincoln County Hospital.
Hey, just looking at that bucket gave me an idea. if you will be biking round and people are trying to stick money in your bucket, it amy get a bit awkward to slide the money in to those small slits - maybe a good old fashioned normal bucket would be better?
you simply chucke the money in like an ordinary bucket, the money then slides through the slits that are quite wide in terms of money thickness.
the advantage is the the money can't be got at till the end nor can it be spilt.
We have been planning around a 12pm kick off luckily - I wouldn't sweat too much on that. You'd think they'd welcome any donations really wouldn't you?
Unfortunately, we will be setting off to be able to have leeway for kick off. Hopefully get there an hour before for a quick snooze. Please PM me your email address if you haven't already.
Who is a really good public speaker? David Burns has just emailed me back saying he would like someone to ring into sportstalk. I am not very confident on the phone itself let alone on the phone on the radio so please can someone take over as spokesperson?
Hopefully it will stay at 3pm - if it is changed to 12 then obviously you will have to start earlier and may miss people on your journey for donations.
Have looked at your route and am planning on meeting you somewhere to chuck my cash in!
Who is a really good public speaker? David Burns has just emailed me back saying he would like someone to ring into sportstalk. I am not very confident on the phone itself let alone on the phone on the radio so please can someone take over as spokesperson?
Right guys, about the after party if no where can be sorted, the Mcmennamys (sp? cant be bothered to check the spelling lol) or a function room in Lincoln I work at the pub in town called Bank, on the corner across the road from old witherspoons if you dont know where it is. The back is the Lap Dance club which is a function room any time its needed, most people know it as the tittie bar, I will definately be able to get it for the night for free. So its a plan B on the function suite, I will be able to get a small buffet sorted aswell and cheap drinks and I will probably work the bar with one other for free, I will book the day off obviously so I can enjoy it.
I am loving the posters I will put them up in the pub with a sponser form when there finished Great progress everyone brings a tear to my eye am so proud!
Just to clear the cancer research thing up, I know i didnt disclose all the details but they were not happy at us using there logos and sharing the money made between three charities. I have had several telephone conversations with them, and today they caught me at a bad moment, and they told me they were still looking at ways for us to give it all to them, so my reply was, it either gets shared or we drop them and use mcmillion instead. This did the job as 30 mins later i had another phone call saying they were happy with us to split it between the 3 and use the logos.
As for the 12pm kick off we were expecting it to be, and therefore this hasnt changed anything, we set off at approx 5am if 12pm 7am if 3pm.
Lincolnshire police have been in contact to confirm that there is no police protest against this and have passed it on to the planning department to see if they can give us an escort from BP to SB ive also contacted humberside police as to regards this, as they will already be travelling down there.
Ive missed 3 telephone calls while at work with no return details other than been told they will ring at 3,30pm so will be another update at 4pm(ish)
Any questions please feel free to ask.
Im hoping to secure a major sponsor within the next two hours and also a printer to do leaflets, posters and the advertisment brochure for companies to sponsor us, as well as publishing sponsor ship forms.
been to a financial advisor today - glad i did as i am now saving upto £60 a month on my own personal banking!!!
the best account for us is with business banking for clubs, societies and unincorporated associations
the advisors from the the out set says we need to get you FREE banking ie not incurring costs for the use of the account.
the account she recommends will be ideal for the potential cashflow of say thousands, will allow free transfers from BACS, deposited cash, debit payments, transfers
the account will also have a business reserve account, where it is suggested most money lies as it is at a high interest rate (this is where a businesses tax money usually goes)
the advisor says it is imperitive to get an account as any money that comes from this and goes into a personal account is subject to tax and having a busy body looking in. she states if you have backing especially from companies regardless of whether it is financial or through goods they have the right to request what happened etc.
she also states it makes the outfit more offical and EASIER for people to donate - she was very sympathetic of the cause and actually got really into what we could do.
we need to have a meeting (which she advises is minuted) to discuss this further. she suggests that the account be setup with the site in mind not just the biketothebank fundraiser - that way merchandies etc. can be run through this keeping it seperate from persoanl accounts as transparency is the key.
we also get a FREE business manager for any questions or to sort out anything that may benefit us etc. (she mentioned big presentation cheques and stuff like that)
i have the forms, terms and conditions, her direct line, reference guides etc.
if we decide to go ahead we will need to consider:
Is this account right for us? Where the £100 to open the account is coming from? What will the acount be used for - just charity events or linked with the sites merchandise Who will have operations over the account? Are the operators suitable for handling the account? when can we meet to finalise the operators as they will need ID to open the account as co-signitures?
i think this account thing is a big step - its all rather offical, however, i feel its a step worth making!
You have been a busy bee mate your all doing a brilliant job I hope John wasn't too loud for you first thing this morning either hehe.
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He did my head in, Never again, i nearly spewed 3 times after going in that fridge! I got sorted by 7ish though which i thought was good considering mark is never done on time lol
Hes offered me a job on there but turned it down as ive got an interview for checkout supervisor on monday.
we can not sign for anything untill this has been openly discussed etc.
what worries me is if all this effort is done in securing accounts etc. is this going ot be a one of? are there other charity based things we can do for 'club and country' in the future.
as regards the fishy tees and the webhosting, rob has invested his own money so technically why do we need to see whats going on.
i fully understand your concern, just thought i would go in get the advise from a professional so that it can be layed on the table (and it needs to be a real table not a cyber one) for discussion
Oh and we are on 80 members of the facebook group now - its steadily gaining momentum
I wasn't for one moment suggesting don't do it.I just thought he may have one of that type of account for his operating of this board.It also may be he would want to keep it clear of whatever charity functions other people arrange through this board in which case it is essential you have a proper account.You may get questioned by sceptics on here as to where and what happened to the money and if you can produce the account then all is clear. Better be safe than sorry,if the money gets tangled up with other things its the devils own job to sort it out and lays you open to criticism and worse.
spot on mate - the account will mke it transparent to the public and any other with an interest into its financial operation (jeex been reading those T&C's a little close)
i'm the fact they have a dedicated form for clubs and socieites shows the demand for them and the need.
i went into: natwest halifax lloyds TSB HSBC Abbey
Abbey was the most enthusiatic and gave the info i needed. Natwest fobbed me off with a leaflet that actually has nothing to do with what i want. HSBC came second in my eyes with their community banking service but it doesn't offer the power and flexibillity for the Abbey business account and its thresholds are much lower for incurring charges etc.
The echo are running a story this week, just had an interview with them, they really want to run it as this story http://www.thisislincolnshire......p;contentPK=21073964 is what were trying to not to see! and the reporter thinks its fantastic. My contact at lcfc will be in touch tomoro as he is very busy organising the villa game for tomoro.
reading that story hopefully this one will give some people a little hope into the values of football and how it is a gateway to not violence but also worthy causes!!
do they need any of the logo's etc. people for pics?
reading that story hopefully this one will give some people a little hope into the values of football and how it is a gateway to not violence but also worthy causes!!
do they need any of the logo's etc. people for pics?
Nope i think they are going to use a club associated pic.
I'm good mates with Phill Norton and will give him a ring in about 20mins when I finish work, anything you want to ask him directly let me know?
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Just spoke to him, seems interested in it but he's busy at the minute reporting. Said he'll call me back later when he's free so i'll update you then. Be good to get ourselves a bit of TV coverage too!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Good stuff, he is a good reporter and even better he is a Town fan, made me feel a lot more relaxed than I was before I went on camera
Yeh he's a top bloke, I went to school with him, find it strange watching him on TV but fair play to him because he's worked hard for it.
Was it you who was being interviewed by him in the Imp not long ago when some guy gave the middle finger in the middle of the report - looked like chaos that night?!
Did you play div 8 football last season too by the way?
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Yeh he's a top bloke, I went to school with him, find it strange watching him on TV but fair play to him because he's worked hard for it.
Was it you who was being interviewed by him in the Imp not long ago when some guy gave the middle finger in the middle of the report - looked like chaos that night?!
Did you play div 8 football last season too by the way?
Yes it was me who Phil interviewed, and that lad is lucky he has a hand to still swear with.
I help run Abatis Solutions, I had a bad car crash and was poorly from Whiplash until mid November so gave the season up as I had got fit and then my fitness was destroyed.
Yes it was me who Phil interviewed, and that lad is lucky he has a hand to still swear with.
I help run Abatis Solutions, I had a bad car crash and was poorly from Whiplash (made a claim on a no win no fee basis) until mid November so gave the season up (Manager wouldn't pick me) as I had got fit and then my fitness was destroyed. (As fit as an Asmathic sloth)
No offence guys but this thread is been given to media and advertised to potential riders and volunteers, so therefore can we keep it clean and healthy. Major update and review at 6pm
The plan: To ride from Blundell park to Sincil bank on the day of our match versus LCFC. To raise upto/minimum of £10k for: St Andrews Hospice, St Barnabas Hospice and Cancer research Uk.
The Details If 12pm kick off leave at 5am, 3pm k/o 7am. We are aiming to meet up with lincoln fans at the half way stage to ride into lincoln together.
Sponsorship details: We have a site set upBike to the Bank this is not live (not working yet) but will be within 48 hours where you will find links to donate online. We will also be doing bucket collections on route, and hopefully bag packing sessions at all major retailers in gy and lincoln any one wanting to volunteer please contact me via email at marinersboi@hotmail.com Other ways to donate will be via the GET and Other sources set up in due time.
Info for riders. We are hoping to have bikes donated for the weekend via elshall on wintringham road Grimsby. More info when available. The police have given us the green light to go ahead just waiting on the planning committee to get back to me with details on escort. Waiting on st Johns to say on many volunteers will be coming along. Hoping for ambulance as well....some of us may be needing it. Sponsors so far: Tesco - to donate drinks and energy bars Asda - to donate a gift to be raffled off in store Wilkinson - to donate equipment for bike ride i.e pumps, repair kits. Ready-rent-a-van have provisional agreed to letting us have a mini bus on the day so thank you to them. We are hoping to secure morrisons has a major sponsor for food and drink for the ride and the buffet after woods at lcfc.
The clubs: A big and huge thank you to GTFC for there support on this, they have been great and easy to work with, they have kindly offered to donate a signed t-shirt which will be given away to either via a raffle or through a pick out of the hat via the get, more details to follow. A Special thank you to Dave Smith who has been in contact with me a few times regarding this, the support ive/we've received from gtfc is amazing so thank you guys. LCFC have been helpful and will have more contact on wednesday has they are busy planning there game with villa tomoro.
Local Media: radio humberside are having someone on air to discuss this. The GET and Lincoln Echo are running stories this week so please look out for them.
We have confirmed 22 riders from gtfc 7 from lcfc and a support group of around 10 people who are helping out.
Im sure i would of forgotten things but i dont want to put you all asleep so please contact me on marinersboi@hotmail.com or the other organizers: Leon Harding on harding_leon@hotmail.com Josh Lane on plastic_head@msn.com
Yes it was me who Phil interviewed, and that lad is lucky he has a hand to still swear with.
I help run Abatis Solutions, I had a bad car crash and was poorly from Whiplash until mid November so gave the season up as I had got fit and then my fitness was destroyed.
Who do you play for?
FC Locomotive, thought it was your team who we stuffed 4-1 in march hehe! Needless to say I didn't play coz it'd have been a total reversal otherwise!!!
See we wont play you this season, we got promoted to 7 on the basis of our last 12 games of the season when we actually won a few games.
Think the Vicar had a few more choice words that day too, being a man of the cloth i didn't expect to hear them...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
I don't think the vicar played last year...could be wrong he might have played against you.
It was probally me who was going barmy....that was mild you should hear me at Town games lol.
This season is now looking better, we have got rid of the idiots who thought they were great when they wasn't, we started off bad after a couple of defeats after season finished, but on Saturday we only lost 2-1 to a team in Division 3 in a game whwere we should have scored at least 4...looking forward to this season now we have some very good players joining us to add us plenty of depth in our team.
probably ive only been guessing whos who from your pseudonyms, will def be me thats got u mixed up, sorry!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
So you should be,I'm alot better looking than the Vicar...why do you think he joined a church as no woman could ever want him
Do you work on the Railway?
Haha i'm sure you are! No i'm a teacher in Immingham, got to know the Loco lads through a couple of the parents of kids I teach. Good set of lads, Brazilnut is another Loco player, although he's a lot lot older than me...
Looking forward to the new season, you should get in touch with our gaffer for a friendly if you've not already lined up, not sure what he has. Our website is http://www.fclocomotive.co.uk.
We're getting off the bike thread here, we'll get shouted at soon!!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
I'm now on my 5th Snakebite whilst watching Coronation St... These rest days between training are pretty good!!!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
My proper training can't start until at least wednesday. Get my new back after work at 2 and then straight to Blundell Park for the photoshoot.
What time does the photoshoot start? I'm at school til 3.45 but'd be able to come down straight from there.
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Saw my GP today regarding my cycling down from Scotland and meeting you all at Sincil Bank, and he told me that there was no way he would agree to me taking part, bearing in mind my previous medical history. I asked about joining you all on the Blundell Park to Sincil Bank ride, but his answer was the same. Sorry folks, would have been pleased to help, but it's not to be,
Best of luck to all those organising/taking part/back up staff.
Right, just spoken with Phill Norton, Look North reporter and he seems to think that they'll be able to sort some sort of coverage out for us. Said that they'll probably run something closer to the event date, maybe a couple of weeks before - but as its sounds like a big event there shouldn't be any reason why they wouldn't.
He's passing on all the details of the ride, sponsors and charities to his planning department tomorrow and he's going to leave my contact number so they can get in touch for any further details. Hope this goes ahead because the more media coverage we can get the more we should raise in sponsorship!
UTM!!!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Phillip Norton here from Look North, just to let you know I have had a chat with tellnoramariner tonight about coverage for the ride. Must admit, id seen it on the post a week or so back - cant quite believe how big its got!
Anyhow, im pretty confident we can do something a bit nearer the time - i'll get it down in the diary at work and have a chat with our planning department about what we can do. It might be that we get a few of you together to do a bit of a preview piece before the event...and of course with both sets of fans involved from our news patch i wont have to sell it too hard to our producers!
Oh, and hi to MarinerIan....i still break out in sweats when i think about how close that live report was getting to total chaos behind us!!
Looks like I'm in. I better start training! I could get some good money raised due to fact that I work at the worlds biggest distribution centre. I'll put my feelers out tomorrow.
Oh, and hi to MarinerIan....i still break out in sweats when i think about how close that live report was getting to total chaos behind us!!
Best wishes,
Phil
Hi Phil,
glad to have you helping our coverage of this event, I can't believe I am doing this but is certainly worth it for 3 great charities.
Yes that interview was getting very close to the wire, shame a few idiots with very little self respect had to behave so like morons. My mates loved the piece and many strangers recognised me...oh the life of a famous man now lol
Jon can you email Lincoln and I will email town about a meeting with representatives of each club before the friendly in two weeks time? We want to get everything across in one meeting if we can.
Jon can you email Lincoln and I will email town about a meeting with representatives of each club before the friendly in two weeks time? We want to get everything across in one meeting if we can.
thats all been sorted.
Most things have been taken care of, there is a list like josh says of things to do (cannot remember them) which will be put on here tomoro.
I don't know if this has been thought of...have you approached Freshney Place and Lincolns shopping Centre to see if we can a table and maybe a board to advertise the event more and get sponsorship from the public?
daft question and one probably to be addressed nearer the time...but has anyone thought how you are all going to get your bikes to BP at 5am on the 30th if you live mingming you wont want to ride them there before the big un
not sure if there is a sercure place they could be dropped off at BP the day before and if some one would come out at 5 to open up so they could be collected
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Right, I think what we'll do is have the mini bus pick people up or people running the drinks stands have pick ups. Either that or see if we can get a taxi company in on it.
Marinerian, Would you rather do SportsTalk or The Amanda Thompson show? Amanda Thompson I would expect would have more listeners. She said to ring on saturday between 4 and 5.
I have 23 of the riders written down I'll do that soon. Could you take off the background of your version of the sig and email me it please. Want to start doing sponsor forms.
The Arsenal forum were really nice to us and someone emailed me offering to get us on Radio Lincolnshire.
There are several people wanting to be added to the list of riders. Is there still a maximum cap in place?
are they from the email account?
i have moved them inot my box and emailed them a generic reply saying thank you for your interest, we are currently consolidating our lists and will get back to you shortly - to them words
I'm having 2nd thoughts about this. My fitness really isn't up to scratch and don't think it will be by the end of next month. When do you need to know for certain who's riding?
I'm having 2nd thoughts about this. My fitness really isn't up to scratch and don't think it will be by the end of next month. When do you need to know for certain who's riding?
6 weeks of steady building up and every1 behind you on the day you'll manage it, its not going to be a race, the whole idea is to get everyone there in one piece (and before kick off obviously), come on don't give up this early!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
I'm having 2nd thoughts about this. My fitness really isn't up to scratch and don't think it will be by the end of next month. When do you need to know for certain who's riding?
Paul i too have the fitness of bernard manning (pre death) but all you can do is give the training a go , and if we need to we could maybe share a bike...or you might suprise yourself
i am hoping if i start getting enough sponsership it will spur me on to keep training ...and if i cant make it all and have to ride in transit for 10 miles (an hour) i am sure the money will still come in
but if you cant do it ..no one wil hold it against you ...you have of course got to do what is best for you
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Leon - Radio Lincolnshire sorted have set up a meet later in the week. Have we a list of names / fishy - os names / contact email / contact number in place for cross checking the 4 organisors lists?
Meanwood Mariner - Yes there is still a cap in place of 20 riders we have excedded this already so im not saying yes to more riders untill the planning has been agreed with the police.
Support needed: If any one is/ or knows an: Accountant Health and safety exective officer Insurance dealer
Has any History of past events / charity events please Pm me asap
on Sunday e-mailed my employers managing director and publicity department asking them as a firm if they would sponsor and old over weight employee on our jaunt got reply along the lines of the company have a set program for charitable donations , if we respond to sponsoring individuals it would open flood gates etc etc was just about to close reply thinking yeah yeah yeah when at bottom was the line
"but i would be delighted to sponsor you personally. pls let me know where to send a cheque for 200. pounds if that is ok. it will take a little time as i'm in canada until mid august."
top bloke our managing director
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
on Sunday e-mailed my employers managing director and publicity department asking them as a firm if they would sponsor and old over weight employee on our jaunt got reply along the lines of the company have a set program for charitable donations , if we respond to sponsoring individuals it would open flood gates etc etc was just about to close reply thinking yeah yeah yeah when at bottom was the line
"but i would be delighted to sponsor you personally. pls let me know where to send a cheque for 200. pounds if that is ok. it will take a little time as i'm in canada until mid august."
top bloke our managing director
That is fantastic, well done for having the vision to approach him.
Would EWS be against us putting posters up in the Mess room at Immingham?
I was at our footy match tonight so couldn't ring up, and tomorow I play pool so will be on a bus to Cleethorpes between 5-6pm.
I have being busy emailing Lincolnshire FA (THEY ARE PUTTING UP THE DETAILS ON THEIR WEBSITE) The FA, BBC 606,Stagecoach both Grimsby and Lincoln.
I have contacted Grimsby & Clee as well as Lincoln and District Sunday Leagues to see if they will help promote the event, as over 130 clubs play in both sunday leagues, and even just alerting people and putting posters around clubs would be a big help
Still waiting for replies so will keep you informed
Get the posters of the official website and get them put all over, people will then ride about the event and want to sponsor u guys. the more pr the more support you recieve the more money we raise
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
The Lincoln Echo (which I print in grimsby) ran the story in their paper today (Wednesday) with a link to the main site. It's great the publicity is growing thick and fast for the ride, which can only be down to the very hard work of those organising this..
The Lincoln Echo (which I print in grimsby) ran the story in their paper today (Wednesday) with a link to the main site. It's great the publicity is growing thick and fast for the ride, which can only be down to the very hard work of those organising this..
Ive now read the article, nice little piece. Hopefully tomorrow or friday when the article gets published in the telegraph the echo will run a bigger story on it.
The FA have emailed me, they can't promote the event as they have registered charities and would be inindated with pleas.....BUT they are going to donate two FA gifts for a raffle!
The FA have emailed me, they can't promote the event as they have registered charities and would be inindated with pleas.....BUT they are going to donate two FA gifts for a raffle!
can you email details to contact@biketothebank.co.uk we have to work out how and who are going to sort of the gifts. i.e which companys etc etc
Leon - Radio Lincolnshire sorted have set up a meet later in the week. Have we a list of names / fishy - os names / contact email / contact number in place for cross checking the 4 organisors lists?
Meanwood Mariner - Yes there is still a cap in place of 20 riders we have excedded this already so im not saying yes to more riders untill the planning has been agreed with the police.
Support needed: If any one is/ or knows an: Accountant Health and safety exective officer Insurance dealer
Has any History of past events / charity events please Pm me asap
I may have got you an accountant ( A Town fan to boot). He needs to know what you need him to do before he can commit. Can citymariner/Lincolns or NewtoN p.m. me with the details?
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
is this the longest thread in fishy history yet? not that thats complaining cause obviously its an absolutely brilliant idea which i must say is being very professionally done. well done all you lads involved
Looking forward to a brighter future now Fenty has gone.
I may have got you an accountant ( A Town fan to boot). He needs to know what you need him to do before he can commit. Can citymariner/Lincolns or NewtoN p.m. me with the details?
you have a PM matey.
curently working on a business brochure for a drop me and jon are hoping to do monday/ tuesday time. also working on banners for the donation buckets.
Not tonight Vicar,I'm depressed and wondering why I bother supporting a team that looses to an obscure bunch of ex steel workers.Couldn't stomach fighting the the ottoman again.Don't suppose they'll refund my season ticket and why is everyone cycling to Lincoln to watch us play the conquerors of the mighty Aston Villa.
Good News despite the Town game, Tony Parrott from the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Sunday League emailed me to say they are printing out 100 posters to give out to all the teams at Mondays AGM meeting, this is where all the teams in every league pick up there information packs and fixtures. This will give us some extra coverage
Salford Imp & Daughter (Leah) Lincoln fans Donated in memory of Sally mother of Leah who passed away on 13/7/08 at St Barnabas from cancer. Good luck all and thank you
Haven't been on in a few days, good to see a bit of progress in that time. Been out on my new bike (albeit to get some money from the machine) seems a good ride to train on.
I haven't got a proper bike as yet so I've been using my exercise bike. Maybe I should adjust the tolerance a bit. I did 13 miles in 34 mins last time but my hamstrings were on fire! Ive been pulling decent weight on the rowing machine as I'm trying to beef up my legs of steel you see. Grrrrr!!!!
Im at work 6-6 tomoro, so wont get much done, ive got next week off so it will be the first 3 days off next week that you will see alot happening. Sit tight....not to tight tho, dont want bottom sores just yet We will try and get everything sorted by the end of next week so that we can have 5? weeks of collecting sponsorships.
There will be little things that need doing, but hopefully everything major will be sorted!
I believe it is 7 weeks on saturday. I start training on monday with a ride to East Ravendale (10 mile round trip (via brigsley ice cream shop (and the kings head in waltham))).
I believe it is 7 weeks on saturday. I start training on monday with a ride to East Ravendale (10 mile round trip (via brigsley ice cream shop (and the kings head in waltham))).
I dont start proper training till end of next week although im gonna lobby josh to ride to gainsboro on wednesday onli 15 miles from lincoln
any news on sponsorship forms.....i am at work Mon tue Weds then off till approx 20th Aug so want to get forms upon office wall early
Yeh I need sponsor forms asap really because we finish on Wednesday for the summer and there's potentially around 25 sponsors I could miss out on, that'd be around £100 we could lose!
Any ideas when they'll be available?
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Yeh I need sponsor forms asap really because we finish on Wednesday for the summer and there's potentially around 25 sponsors I could miss out on, that'd be around £100 we could lose!
Any ideas when they'll be available?
i'll make some up for the short term to take advantage of the school situation.
if you take sponsors on the sheet can it be signed and witnessed and photocopied - the need to keep everything that involves money transparent is paramount.
tellnoramariner - can you email contact@biketothebank.co.uk so i can get your email address and i will send you one directly. (not long till end of term mate )
has anyone done sports talk yet...................Burnsy e-mailed tuesday me saying he is waiting for some one to ring up so they can talk about it
I haven't phoned Sports talk as been busy each night and plus I don't listen to Humberside...if someone wants to do it I don't mind if not when I get a night free I will do!
I haven't phoned Sports talk as been busy each night and plus I don't listen to Humberside...if someone wants to do it I don't mind if not when I get a night free I will do!
I have been speaking to Amanda Thomson in the office, she's hoping to do something on her show tomorrow....I have sent one contact number to her but could do with a couple more. Any main organisers who see this, i'll be around in the office for the next hour, if you PM me your number i'll forward it on to her tonight.
As for Sportstalk tonight, by all means ring in (they always appreciate Town fans calling in), but Ive just been filming at the ferry terminal and i know Burnsy's just got on a ferry to report on Hull City so he's not around tonight im afraid.
I have just been on Sportstalk they were fantastic and Burnsie has pledged money too, we got a few good minutes talked about the website and gow to contact us etc and they will be mentioing it again too
I was a bit stuttery a lot to remember with no real practise
As for Sportstalk tonight, by all means ring in (they always appreciate Town fans calling in), but Ive just been filming at the ferry terminal and i know Burnsy's just got on a ferry to report on Hull City so he's not around tonight im afraid.
Cheers
Phil Norton
Great news about Burnsy! Is it a one way ticket?
I think the bit about Radio Hull appreciating Town fans was a bit tongue in cheek wasn't it--perhaps proved that an hour later Ian is waiting for a call back!!
I think the bit about Radio Hull appreciating Town fans was a bit tongue in cheek wasn't it--perhaps proved that an hour later Ian is waiting for a call back!!
I got on so it was worth the wait...delighted with there response and they will be mentioning it again.
Burnsie has pledged money too which is great. I have emailed them to thank them too, we need them onside!
I have just been on Sportstalk they were fantastic and Burnsie has pledged money too, we got a few good minutes talked about the website and gow to contact us etc and they will be mentioing it again too
I was a bit stuttery a lot to remember with no real practise
I got on so it was worth the wait...delighted with there response and they will be mentioning it again.
Burnsie has pledged money too which is great. I have emailed them to thank them too, we need them onside!
Well done - and thanks to Burnsy and RH, it just goes to show that whatever the historical issues between the Club and RH, and many fans' frustration with their lack of coverage etc, when it comes to something that really matters all this stuff can be put aside.
Their support, goodwill and publicity can be a real asset for this event.
Lol one more day then i give up! Ive worked it out i did about 15 miles tonight in an hour and half i think. Which im gonna try and cut down on sunday. If you lot think this will be easy forget it, im done in, first time on a bike for 8 months and im not telling you it was hard, at a few points josh was 2miles in front of me lol was fun but need to do alot of training!
I've got my bicycle shorts and have managed to borrow a bike so I'm ready to start proper on road training. I've done a few miles on my exercise bike but I know it isn't the same as out on the road. I'm playing football tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday so I don't want to overdo it. My body aches already. I have an almost mended broken finger, sprained wrist, aching hamstrings, tight calves and a slight back strain.
i don't know where to get a bike from anyone got any suggestions, bearing in mind I am not loaded!
Ideally, I would like to ride a racing bike as I think mountain bikes are harder to pedal but beggar's can't be choosers. Aren't there any Scousers on here that could...ahem...aquire you one for a bag of skag?
Ideally, I would like to ride a racing bike as I think mountain bikes are harder to pedal but beggar's can't be choosers. Aren't there any Scousers on here that could...ahem...aquire you one for a bag of skag?
Please can any scousers or Chavs help me get a bike please?
If I were to do this ride I would choose a mountain bike for training. On the day I would hope that a company would provide a racer. I haven't ruled myself out of this but my circumstances dictate problems. Being based in Leicester it's not easy to get a racer down to Cleethorpes for the ride.
Is it likely Elsfal will loan us a racing bike on the day? Anyone spoken to them lately?
I have and i have some bad news which were trying to sort out asap, they have revealed they only have 2 bikes availble. Like i say were hoping to sort it asap. So if anyone has any contacts within the bike shop business let us know, as were gonna be ringing every bike company to get you all bikes.....hopefully
I have and i have some bad news which were trying to sort out asap, they have revealed they only have 2 bikes availble. Like i say were hoping to sort it asap. So if anyone has any contacts within the bike shop business let us know, as were gonna be ringing every bike company to get you all bikes.....hopefully
since last saturdays 15 mile ride every time i sit on a bike , i get going for all of 200 yards and my thighs feel dead....as if ihave been riding for hours........i am going to struggle with this
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I have added Google Adverts to biketothebank.co.uk. It's a pay-per-click system so if we can encourage people (once they are finished browsing the site) to click on an ad before they go then we may be able to raise a few more quid over the next 7 weeks. It's not going to be loads but not going to do any harm.
It's reasonably sofisticated so one person clicking loads of ads isnt going to help, but loads of different people clicking one will add up quite quickly.
Yeh good to meet Josh and NewtoN, with his big N at the end of his name, hope we can catch up a few more times at games before the big day!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
as well ask contacting shops for loans of bikes ...has anyone thought of contacting bike/cycling clubs...they might have spares as they have upgraded or might even lendout their own for one weekend.......even if we just got 5 bikes from each club or something
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timetable....so we can all train to the same time schedule i think it might be a good idea for us all to set a agenda for the day ...from my own experiance as a total bike novice i was thinking if we had a 5 min stop after 5 miles a 10 min stop after 10 a 5 min break after 15miles and 10 min rest after 20 mile an so on that would account for 50 mins, would mean my bum gets a rest every half hour or so a chance to dish out fresh water bottles and enery bars etc
what does every one else think........
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
I have and i have some bad news which were trying to sort out asap, they have revealed they only have 2 bikes availble. Like i say were hoping to sort it asap. So if anyone has any contacts within the bike shop business let us know, as were gonna be ringing every bike company to get you all bikes.....hopefully
I know there hasnt been many updates, ive been really busy with work, but have 9 days off now, so alot will be happening over this week. Updates will be happening everyday, except today. Lets hope we get most/all sorted this week.
as well ask contacting shops for loans of bikes ...has anyone thought of contacting bike/cycling clubs...they might have spares as they have upgraded or might even lendout their own for one weekend.......even if we just got 5 bikes from each club or something
You can always hire a bike - most shops will do that. I've bought bikes off the hire fleet before now.
Mountain bikes won't be very easy to ride on a road surface if they have big knobbly tyres, and road bikes are quick but need getting used to. A decent hybrid bike will suit most people - with narrow tyres (not slicks). You can buy a decent hybrid for about £200-£250 new and maybe £70-£80 second hand.
Oh yes. did 3 hours today round irby caister swallow belsby hatfield barnoldby le beck and bradly home via wybers . Still had bit left in the legs though but didnt push it. have a long week ahead, thats an old head on old fat body experience for you. Hoping to pick up road bike from my lad in sheffield this coming friday, however willbe using it on a turbo trainer for a few weeks first, I like to think that if I can manage 25 miles on a mountain bike I can do 40 on a road bike. Next week I hope to get out to Market Rasen via riby and the long drag up to caistor, but knowing me I`ll then push on to the Lincoln turn at Middle Rasen, then get a lift home. If I can do that then the ride will only be 13 miles further and on a road bike, so alls going well. What I did notice today though was that I munched on some Nairns fine milled oatcakes and the long term energy was there in my legs bit like porridge in biscuits, I reckon coupled with a banana, ive got the nutrition sussed.
can some one work out what direction is out route going in the most ..so we can see what wind direction we dont want ....just out of curiosity
Somewhere along the lines of a north easterly wind would be best so its tail wind all the way down there.
The less work we have to do the better...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Somewhere along the lines of a north easterly wind would be best so its tail wind all the way down there.
The less work we have to do the better...
You know you have said that, it will head up being a head wind all the way there.
I'm off to look ar a bike on friday at Wilton Road Ind Est, £210 with punture resiatant road tyres and aluminium frame...nor point buying too cheap and the lighter the better.
Aluminium alloy 7005 is the least you want to be considering. You do tend to get a lot more vibration through the arms with alloy, Ian. Also consider a pair of well padded gloves fingerless or full but make sure they are padded around the base of the palm, this will protect your ulnar nerves and stop your fingers from going numb. Velo speed have some body geometry specialised gloves which do a fine job. Also check your bikes ratio of gears, you don`t want to have a bike that you cant put into a real low granny ring gear to get up the hills and let you spin easy on the flat. I should be riding a Decathlon 300 quid bike. Decathlon are in Sheffield but they have some cracking bikes and equipment at great prices. The steel decathlon bike has equipment on it that matched my last trek racing bike costing £600. Its heavier but no vibration and no flex in the frame which makes for better uphill acceleration (ha). Make sure you are comfortable and your position on the bike is comfortable with the right amount of reach to the handlebars and legs to the pedals. See if Ettridge has any second hand bikes in of a good quality a second hand Bianchi is better than any Claude BUTLER or cheap bike.
For those finding the thought of 40 miles+ daunting now because of ijuries and stiff legs, it will take a couple of weeks riding to ease the legs in. I would suggest for the absolute novice/beginner, that week 1 consists of a 6-8 mile ride 3 times max in the first week. 2nd week 1 x eight miler 1x 6 miler and 1x 10 mile ride. week 3, 1 x 8 mile ride 2 x 10 mile ride 1 x 12 mile week 4 1x 6 miler 1x 10 2x 15. week 5, 2 x 12 miles 1 x 15miles 1 times 20 miles. Although the distances might not seem far they are spread out over a week and the milage build up is more important than just blasting out 20 miles and not able to train for days after. Of course the above distances can vary depending on your starting fitness but you can adjust them appropriately to your self. if we have a week six then 2 x 20 and 1 x 30miles with the last wek 7 being a taper week ie rest massage light bike rides at most of a few miles. You should not train hard in the last week before the ride (its to late by then you will just exhaust the muscles. Remember to stretch of the quads hamstrings after every ride and shoulders/arms 15-30 secs stretch each muscle group, warming up can be done by riding gently for the first 15 mins of your training ride. You must rest between training sessions and replenish glycogen stored in the liver this is found in Carbohydrates complex carbs such as porridge, wholemeal bread. for muscle recovery protein is crucial this can be found in fish, meat eggs dairy especially full fat milk(recent evidence points to milk being ideal for muscle recovery due to its cassein and whey content and something about amnio chain acids? Expect delayed muscle soreness after training its the way the muscle tear when exercised and rebuild themselves stronger than before ergo improvement in fitness. Also try and keep your exercise effort no more than 85% of your maximum heart rate throughout your training. This a rough figure of 220 minus your age ie: if 40 maximum is 180 so 60 percent is 108 beats per minute which puts you in the fat burning zone. if you dont have a heart rate monitor just judge your effort on a scale of 1-10 of how hard you are working and try and stay below an 8. Sorry for the waffle but hope any of the abve helps someone. John.
For those finding the thought of 40 miles+ daunting now because of ijuries and stiff legs, it will take a couple of weeks riding to ease the legs in. I would suggest for the absolute novice/beginner, that week 1 consists of a 6-8 mile ride 3 times max in the first week. 2nd week 1 x eight miler 1x 6 miler and 1x 10 mile ride. week 3, 1 x 8 mile ride 2 x 10 mile ride 1 x 12 mile week 4 1x 6 miler 1x 10 2x 15. week 5, 2 x 12 miles 1 x 15miles 1 times 20 miles. Although the distances might not seem far they are spread out over a week and the milage build up is more important than just blasting out 20 miles and not able to train for days after. Of course the above distances can vary depending on your starting fitness but you can adjust them appropriately to your self. if we have a week six then 2 x 20 and 1 x 30miles with the last wek 7 being a taper week ie rest massage light bike rides at most of a few miles. You should not train hard in the last week before the ride (its to late by then you will just exhaust the muscles. Remember to stretch of the quads hamstrings after every ride and shoulders/arms 15-30 secs stretch each muscle group, warming up can be done by riding gently for the first 15 mins of your training ride. You must rest between training sessions and replenish glycogen stored in the liver this is found in Carbohydrates complex carbs such as porridge, wholemeal bread. for muscle recovery protein is crucial this can be found in fish, meat eggs dairy especially full fat milk(recent evidence points to milk being ideal for muscle recovery due to its cassein and whey content and something about amnio chain acids? Expect delayed muscle soreness after training its the way the muscle tear when exercised and rebuild themselves stronger than before ergo improvement in fitness. Also try and keep your exercise effort no more than 85% of your maximum heart rate throughout your training. This a rough figure of 220 minus your age ie: if 40 maximum is 180 so 60 percent is 108 beats per minute which puts you in the fat burning zone. if you dont have a heart rate monitor just judge your effort on a scale of 1-10 of how hard you are working and try and stay below an 8. Sorry for the waffle but hope any of the abve helps someone. John.
Cheers John. I'm going to go with a cheesey growler. Lot's of essential growly nutrients.
Ive got 3 passes for bargate fitness suite. These MUST be for the 3 most needing people, as you will be put under a programme to get you into shape. So if you want one pm me. if you feel you dont need one please dont pm. more passes for banana fitness will be availble soon, but that will just be for access to gym not 1-1 fitness instructors or a programme.
Just been on a 15 mile trip (or so). From my house near Littlefield Lane to Sunningdale in Waltham then up through to past Brigsley Ice cream shop through Ashby Cum Fenby then out towards the A16 and cut back through to Brigsley. Then back again. Took about an hour and a half in total without stops. Off to go get some Cycling shorts and some gloves after tea.
ticker 1610..............thanks mate ........you have just made sure my next 6 weeks are filled with dread i have agreed to do this with a £15 steel framed mountain bike .......i just about if i push it have time for 2 rides a week so will not have time for the complex build up of distances dietery needs will be ignored as budget will not extend that far
i was unsure of my capability to do this before now i know i havent got a pray
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Any cv or fitness questions please feel free to ask me, if I don`t have an answer i will get one for you. Iam a member of SLM active and frequent Scartho Road. I am a qualified Gym instructor OCR level 2 and expedition leader, so if you want advice in the gym about fitness programmes please feel free to ask. I aint a weights expert cv is my area of knowledge. What we have to bear in mind is that we have so little time to turn our pizza munching beer swilling temples into lean mile munching machines so we cant over do it. remember ,IF YOU BELIEVE YOU CANT DO SOMETHING YOUR RIGHT YOU CANT, IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN DO SOMETHING YOUR RIGHT YOU CAN". For those that know me and my physique after 3 weeks I`m now jogging at 5mph for 30 mins, so it can be done!
My dear Brazil, I have a steel framed Hybrid 29inch wheels with road slicks that needs a new tyre and MOT, but is a lot better than your mtn Bike to ride long distance. I was looking to get it sorted early next month to commute around town. It is a big bike though and the frame size might be a tadge to big if your shorter than 5ft 10", however your more than welcome to give it a go to train on and ride on the day when i get it on the road. Being a hybrid it has mountain bike gears and ratio on the drive chain 18 gears 3 front 6 back.
My dear Brazil, I have a steel framed Hybrid 29inch wheels with road slicks that needs a new tyre and MOT, but is a lot better than your mtn Bike to ride long distance. I was looking to get it sorted early next month to commute around town. It is a big bike though and the frame size might be a tadge to big if your shorter than 5ft 10", however your more than welcome to give it a go to train on and ride on the day when i get it on the road. Being a hybrid it has mountain bike gears and ratio on the drive chain 18 gears 3 front 6 back.
thank you very much for the offer..............much of what you said went clean over my head ......especially the gear ratios etc ....as some are still looking for bikes i would not feel comftable grabing the offer of this one while i still have a bike to ride...would be scared to lose or damage it ....hey look on the bright side if i can do it on my jalopy i would be able to do it on any thing
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After just reading the last few pages i thought i would post what i did yesterday as a bit of encouragment for others. Having only bin out on my old mountain bike once (last sun) for a couple of hrs, i ended up biking to work yesterday (asda from healing) then after work cycled to louth with a couple of collegues via the backroads and villages, then biked back down the A16 and back to Healing. According to my speedometer on my bike i did a total of 45 miles yesterday on my old bike that i used to use for my paperaround back in the day. This was only my 2nd day of any cycling so if i can do that in my unfit state then theres hope for all of us
ticker your advice is all good, I hear alot about planning your training and things along them lines. I used to bike alot when I was younger doing crazy stuff on BMX's ect but thats nothing what we are doing at the end of next month. Its been a good good few years since I rode a bike more than a mile and I will be first to admit I am not in the best of shape 13 stone and a bit of a belly haha I am quite wary of just getting on a bike straight away and going for the training plans, is there any general fitness tips? should I do some jogging, swimming or some... I dont know sit ups or something to get ready for the bike training? I dont want to jump in at the deep end kind of thing.
Any advice welcome LH Lincolnsmariner city mariner you all seem in the know. cheers
Over the last two days I have jogged round Weelsby Woods, played an hours footy, done some weights and biked 10 or 15 miles. Tomorrow I am biking to work and then going to play football at Weelsby Woods again and no doubt jogging round it. Wednesday I will probably go out for a ride out of town again. I want to see if we can arrange something for next week where a few of us go on a 20 mileish ride out near Ming, back down Caistor way and round up through Waltham. Anybody up for this? Get to know you and keep fit session I suppose.
After just reading the last few pages i thought i would post what i did yesterday as a bit of encouragment for others. Having only bin out on my old mountain bike once (last sun) for a couple of hrs, i ended up biking to work yesterday (asda from healing) then after work cycled to louth with a couple of collegues via the backroads and villages, then biked back down the A16 and back to Healing. According to my speedometer on my bike i did a total of 45 miles yesterday on my old bike that i used to use for my paperaround back in the day. This was only my 2nd day of any cycling so if i can do that in my unfit state then theres hope for all of us
I bet you enjoyed it too. I started biking across London to work when I realised it was quicker, cheaper and far more pleasant than being on the train and tube. The first day was hard but after a few weeks it gets easier. I do it on a 10 year old Ridgeback Adventure I bought on Camden Market for £65
Just to agree with Ticker - the Specialized BG mitts are great - the shop on Cleethorpes High Street will sell them. But most cycle shops will have a sale on now - there's probably a box of gloves and mitts they're trying to get rid of cut price. Decent gloves are a must over 40 miles
TRIVIAL QUESTION....does anyone know the lighting up time for the end of august .....just has a vision of us gathering in car park out side office at 0500 ....setting off with out police escort and by the time we get to macdonalds all off us knicked for not having lights on our bikes
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TRIVIAL QUESTION....does anyone know the lighting up time for the end of august .....just has a vision of us gathering in car park out side office at 0500 ....setting off with out police escort and by the time we get to macdonalds all off us knicked for not having lights on our bikes
brazil , i think it may be a little dark at 5am nearing september but the sun should rise about 6ish but you can never tell with the english summer
I just hope it doesn't rain like it usually does in August. Actually I don't think a heatwave would be too nice either. Nice 15 degree day and light showers would do me fine.
Been on a 5 mile ride already this morning - another one later one too.
We are holding the police up are we not? The planning committee will decide on kick off depending on us. I'd say 3pm is more favourable for them at the minute. There is no safety issues as far as I can see. We will be just hitting Ludborough when the sun comes up with a 5am start. Until then the roads are street lit and we will be able to get lights from Wilkos surely?
i guess an issue is that due to there being no trains it is going to be difficult to police regardless of time as they won't be able to frog march from the station beacuse no one will be there!
there is ogin to be almost a designated driver per every 5 travelling fans so drink i less likely to be a problem. also the past 2 fixtures there wasn't trouble, the only trouble i saw was a copper removing his helmet knock it into the face of the guy behind him and cut the guys lip!
We are holding the police up are we not? The planning committee will decide on kick off depending on us. I'd say 3pm is more favourable for them at the minute.
Really? The game is getting plan round a few guys on push bikes?
If it is 3pm I'm still setting off at 5/6am, means I can refuel up on beer and cheesey growlers
i heard you've set up a sponsorship deal with Carling and they providing the juice for your drinks bottle....
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
the other week when having my twist grip gear change thingy mended the bloke in the bike shop said he noticed my back wheel was loose, when i said i will tighten the nuts he said no the spindle inside the back wheel.....i asked how you tighten that and he said you need a special"thin" spanner...and said he would do it if i brought it in for a £20 MOT
is this spindle being loose dangerous ...will it stop or make harder the ride...and is 20 to mend it too dear
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Barriner, Its a bit late to start a cross training programme just for the ride, unless you have a bit of time on your hands. The muscles you use for cycling are used differntly for running. Although running will get your CV and stamina up it will also burn the fat quicker than other sports. Swimming is a great activity as it is non weight bearing. However avoid breast stroke if you have bad knees. You will have to bite the bullet and start getting on a cycle. I would recommend that you first go to a gym and try their exercise cycles or spinning classes (if you can afford it) Lincsmariner has some passes for those most desperate amongst us so enquire with him on that score mate. If you get to the gym experiment with the reisitance settings and try to stay above 75 revs p m. try to start with 20 mins on the bike then 30 and progress up the time. Go for time cycled not speed or distance. single leg presses and squats are good for leg building stamina, or lunges (where you take a pace forward and lower your body onto the front leg stand up and take the next stride and lower). Leg presses you need the gym machine. Squats are as seen squat down back straight head up and stand up from that position try doing the most you can in one go of any of the exercises then half that number and do 3 sets of the half number. for instance if you did 20 squats half it to 10 then do 10 3 times with a minute and half rest max between each ten. Other wise before you go on your bike if you arnt going far enough to warm up on the cycle, loosen of your joints and get the synovial fluid moving in shoulders neck hips knees ankles and arm joints, then a short 5 mins pulse raiser exercise such as a walk or anything that raises your pulse then stretchs then back into pulse raising activity with a warm down and stretch after training.
At the end of the day take it steady and sensible atfirst but get on with it sooner rather than later. John.
1.I need to know how many people are requiring a bike to borrow, so that we can try and sort it out for you.~
2.so far 2 people have enquired about gym passes, i need to know how many want one. two types of passes - normal and extreme - extreme being 1-1 instructor plus regime and programe
3.with regards to transit vans and mini buses - i believe bigchris is driving minibus? anyone signed up for transit vans? we also are looking for 2 cars, so if your not taking part and wouldnt mind driving along at 10mph.
4. with regards to number 3 people have volunteered to help with support cars, please get in touch if you dont mind coming along, giving out water, food helping with mechinical failures etc etc
for all of these please pm me asap as we are now finialising all details.
the other week when having my twist grip gear change thingy mended the bloke in the bike shop said he noticed my back wheel was loose, when i said i will tighten the nuts he said no the spindle inside the back wheel.....i asked how you tighten that and he said you need a special"thin" spanner...and said he would do it if i brought it in for a £20 MOT
is this spindle being loose dangerous ...will it stop or make harder the ride...and is 20 to mend it too dear
Yes it is and yes you should have it sorted, especially if you're doing a 40 mile ride. £20 for a service (labour only) is pretty reasonable. They will sort out gears, chain, brakes and all that. However you'll get on to parts then it will cost you. Woods did my Ridgeback for £12, which I thought was exceptionally reasonable and now I stick the bike in the car when I come up and they service it. Woods also sell things like lights and SKS mudguards at 20% less than down here. They always seem to have bins of cheap parts like saddles, and bike stuff which always look really good value
I'm sure the even more mighty Abatis Solutions will have no problem despatching Northy's lads. We are still smarting from our recent unlucky 8-0 defeat to Tap and Spile 1sts followed by a scandalous 3-2 defeat to their 2nd team. I'm sure we will get back on track tonight in deepest Immingham. Sadly, the Vicar has a thigh strain so I will have to sit out tonight's game.
1993 have a message for the Grimsby town players on that picture: “We want our tracksuits back!”
Anyway it’s good to see some publicity kicking off but regarding the £10,000 – don’t you think this is a bit too high to be reached? I would love you to get to this figure but despite all the work that has already gone in it will be very difficult to reach
1993 have a message for the Grimsby town players on that picture: “We want our tracksuits back!”
Anyway it’s good to see some publicity kicking off but regarding the £10,000 – don’t you think this is a bit too high to be reached? I would love you to get to this figure but despite all the work that has already gone in it will be very difficult to reach
Yes i now agree that is to high. Were in contact with supermarkets today regarding bag packing events, if we can pull those of then it shouldnt be as much of a difficulty. Some people have got alot of sponsors already, but i guess its just a case of see how we go.
The tracksuits are ace. Unlucky 8 -0 defeat haha. We lost 4 - 3 to Tower the other week after being 3 - 1 up.
Lost a Sunday league game years ago after being 7-0 up!! Lost 9-8 I think!!! I was fuming for weeks, in fact I still am now and it must have been 10 years ago.
I'm sure the even more mighty Abatis Solutions will have no problem despatching Northy's lads. We are still smarting from our recent unlucky 8-0 defeat to Tap and Spile 1sts followed by a scandalous 3-2 defeat to their 2nd team. I'm sure we will get back on track tonight in deepest Immingham. Sadly, the Vicar has a thigh strain so I will have to sit out tonight's game.
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Well we the mighty Albion Athletic (mentioned in Northys interview in GET tonight) lost 7-0 to BBS Couriers but bounced back with a 3-2 win over Tap 1sts in the week (the team you lost 8-0 to) but I reckon you should have no problem turning over Northy's mob!!!
Seriously the side he and Rob have assembled wouldnt look out of place in divison 2 (if they all sign!!)
Well we the mighty Albion Athletic (mentioned in Northys interview in GET tonight) lost 7-0 to BBS Couriers but bounced back with a 3-2 win over Tap 1sts in the week (the team you lost 8-0 to) but I reckon you should have no problem turning over Northy's mob!!!
Seriously the side he and Rob have assembled wouldnt look out of place in divison 2 (if they all sign!!)
Apparently they are all aged 17-21? Wippersnappers (young and fit) if you ask me. Our bunch of wiley veterans (Useless old men) will murder em (chase their shadow's before collapsing).
Who ever asked for david cameron to get involved. Sorry just heard on radio 1 news show, his bikes been nicked under the circumstances not funny, But i cant stand him so find it rather funny!
Hey guys, all riders should of recieved an email today from bike bank - contact@biketothebank.co.uk If you have not recieved one please can you pm me asap Thanks
this is just a thought...would it be possible that on the bike to the bank site another page could be set up with sign in's for confirmed paricipetants...where we could put in how much we have collected in sponsorship already....this figure could then be added to the pledged total and all of a sudden the figure raised would shoot up and the mementom would get going ....if all 25 of us have managed to get £50 in signed up sponsorship by now the total would shoot up£1250 and people looking in might be impressed
the totals imputed would have to be annomimos (sp) i would not want it to become a competition....also some how if i log on and put 50 and next week after getting another 25 pounds i log back on and put i have now 75 it needs just to take the 75 and drop the 50 if you know what i mean
i am sure some one could do this and then send out all the sign ins to the confirmed idiots doing it
just thought if the web site suddenly started showing good figures it woudl create better feeleing
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this is just a thought...would it be possible that on the bike to the bank site another page could be set up with sign in's for confirmed paricipetants...where we could put in how much we have collected in sponsorship already....this figure could then be added to the pledged total and all of a sudden the figure raised would shoot up and the mementom would get going ....if all 25 of us have managed to get £50 in signed up sponsorship by now the total would shoot up£1250 and people looking in might be impressed
the totals imputed would have to be annomimos (sp) i would not want it to become a competition....also some how if i log on and put 50 and next week after getting another 25 pounds i log back on and put i have now 75 it needs just to take the 75 and drop the 50 if you know what i mean
i am sure some one could do this and then send out all the sign ins to the confirmed idiots doing it
just thought if the web site suddenly started showing good figures it woudl create better feeleing
Ive sent this to the website admin, to see if possible. Good idea.
competition is good but some people myself included are shy and find it difficult to ask for sponsorship...also my lads footy team relies on sponsorship so i am forever asking family to help that then there is all the stuff schools send home for sponsorship...so it can drain resources
also we are all going to do these 40 miles...we shopuld all feel the same joy in what we achieve and how much good we are doing.....i dont want a fellow fool to think Brazil has raised 200 yet all i got was 175 he is better at this than mer and deserves more plaundits
but that is my opinion.....i will ask everyone i think of to help me and the thought of winning a prize will suddenly not make me ask someone else
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has any one looked into the possibility of photo shoots with either lincoln player or lincoln fans doing this on tuesday just to get some more publicity....and why not see if some one could do a bucket walk past round the pitch ..just to get town fans raising some money to kick it off
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competition is good but some people myself included are shy and find it difficult to ask for sponsorship...also my lads footy team relies on sponsorship so i am forever asking family to help that then there is all the stuff schools send home for sponsorship...so it can drain resources
also we are all going to do these 40 miles...we shopuld all feel the same joy in what we achieve and how much good we are doing.....i dont want a fellow fool to think Brazil has raised 200 yet all i got was 175 he is better at this than mer and deserves more plaundits
but that is my opinion.....i will ask everyone i think of to help me and the thought of winning a prize will suddenly not make me ask someone else
has any one looked into the possibility of photo shoots with either lincoln player or lincoln fans doing this on tuesday just to get some more publicity....and why not see if some one could do a bucket walk past round the pitch ..just to get town fans raising some money to kick it off
We have asked the club if this will be allowed, ive also got in touch with some of the lincoln fans signed up to see what they think. Ill email lcfc this afternoon asking what they think..
We have asked the club if this will be allowed, ive also got in touch with some of the lincoln fans signed up to see what they think. Ill email lcfc this afternoon asking what they think..
looks like you got it all covered....thats me back to the beer in the garden then
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We have asked the club if this will be allowed, ive also got in touch with some of the lincoln fans signed up to see what they think. Ill email lcfc this afternoon asking what they think..
Sent email to LCFC's CEO, Marketting manager and Peter Jackson. Might as well go straight to the top. Hopefully will get a reply tomoro regarding photo ops
this is just a thought...would it be possible that on the bike to the bank site another page could be set up with sign in's for confirmed paricipetants...where we could put in how much we have collected in sponsorship already....this figure could then be added to the pledged total and all of a sudden the figure raised would shoot up and the mementom would get going ....if all 25 of us have managed to get £50 in signed up sponsorship by now the total would shoot up£1250 and people looking in might be impressed
the totals imputed would have to be annomimos (sp) i would not want it to become a competition....also some how if i log on and put 50 and next week after getting another 25 pounds i log back on and put i have now 75 it needs just to take the 75 and drop the 50 if you know what i mean
i am sure some one could do this and then send out all the sign ins to the confirmed idiots doing it
just thought if the web site suddenly started showing good figures it woudl create better feeleing
I see where you are coming from and i have actually got a page up which requires sign in and lets me remove sponsors (such as when people accidently double post).
I will put together an email to go out to all the riders to resolve this as we could definitely do with the sponsor money they have raised individually to be entered on to the site.
i can bring my DSLR tp the lincoln game for pictures if you can get me a press pass Jon. I WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS!!! my dream job is a sports photographer!!!
i would also presumably get in free so there would be a free ticket up for grabs!!!
Firstly i will be at the match tomorrow, so would be nice to meet anyone i havent as of yet lol
Ill be bringing loads of sponsorship forms if anyone needs one/two/three etc etc. If you havent got one please pm me and ill let you know more details.
We sent out an email to all fans regarding rider safety sheets, please if you havent sent it back, please pm me with the details requested so i can get one filled out.
All riders need to sign two copies of a disclaimer form, these i will also be bringing, so if any one wants to sign them tomoro, let me know. Otherwise they are available from the website.
Both forms must be filled out before the day otherwise, you will not official be allowed to ride (under 18's need there forms signing by an adult)
Gym Updates- Bargate (marinerian/bp vicar/ NewtoN) the manager is holiday untill wednesday so will have details for you wednesday night (hopefully get you started before end of week) Banana Gyms - Not much happening, ive spoken to each gym and there all for the idea. Sent promo emails/details and they are speaking to sales team/area managers, if nothing heard by wednesday will again speak to them, and make them aware of the importance of getting you in.
Bikes - Big problem with bikes, were not exactly being overwelmed with companies wanting to lend bikes out. We do need a solution to this, we are going to ring every company listed in yellow pages over this week. Any other ideas would be great.
Sponsorship - All riders should now be aware of how to add and edit there totals on the website - if not please pm me/josh or meanwoodmariner (preferably meanwood as he is the website owner/admin)
Some advice needed about the bikes, and it might be one less to borrow. I have been saving up and going to buy a bike, I went to halfords to have a look earlier and saw some bikes in there. But then I realised I didnt have a clue what I was looking for. The thing that most got me confused, is front suspension good or bad on this ride? I saw the logo from your picture Citymariner and thought maybe this bikes good? Was a Kona Fire mountain? looked a bit small though. Considering I dont know anything I just looked at prices really.
Hmmmm confused I have abit to spend, maybe second hand is a good option?
And thankyou Ticker for the guidance on the fitness etc
Aswell I would of liked to of met up later at the game but go to work!
As you may have seen this evening, we were on the pitch being presented with a signed town shirt which will be auctioned off with all of the proceeds going towards the fund.
Online donations are now pushing £500 with some quite hefty pledges coming in everyday. Hopefully we can get some more money coming in as a few more riders have sponsor forms.
I saw the presentation, the only thing though is that BP's poor PA system meant you could barely here what the announcer was saying! hope that shirt goes for a lot of money.
being on the pitch taking those pics and even got some cheeky ones of the players etc.
speaking to Steph and John, who were enthusiastic.
John's face when we asked him to join the ride was funny, stef was well up for it!!
i got some good pics of the ponty and carlsberg or whatever it is called so i will see about doing so fishy exclusive wallpapers.
1 regret - i didn't do a 360 shot of the ground
we have also had some interesting news regarding a few things - jon needs to fully confirm stuff but if it is what the chairmen have said its awesome!!
OK guys firstly a full update will be made 7pm Thursday, that is just to give me chance to confirm things as josh as said.
One thing i can confirm, it is going to be a 3pm Kick off. That is now official confirmed and it will not be changing, so we will be setting off on the day at 7am.
As for other things it will be announced thursday, and it is big exciting news.
i'm really excited - just been looking through the pics. think i'm gonna apply to the FA for a press pass - watching football and doing my hobby is awesome!!
Its hung up in my suit jacket protector lol i had a bet on with my neice over tonights score, she won and instead of having the money she wanted the top, started crying when i told her to jog on lol
Oooh, you tease! What's the news... COME ON, TELL ME, I WON'T TELL ANYONE!!!! I can't wait till thursday!!!
(I hope the club didn't charge for that shirt... My girly arranged a charity do and the cllub "gave" her a signed ball to auction off but charged her £10 for it... )
Oooh, you tease! What's the news... COME ON, TELL ME, I WON'T TELL ANYONE!!!! I can't wait till thursday!!!
(I hope the club didn't charge for that shirt... My girly arranged a charity do and the cllub "gave" her a signed ball to auction off but charged her £10 for it... )
The club did donate the top free of charge. Ive recieved a voucher for a signed lincoln ball today (not redemable until after 11th august tho)
Due to what the news is i cant reveal all until it is confirmed again. Although chopper (lcfc fan riding) has put some of it on his messageboards lol
Any one considering buying a bike for the ride your options are a mountain bike 26 inch wheels loads of gears but lots of rolling resistance with the tyres and smaller wheels plus if you get front suspension it bobs a lot on uphill sections unless you can lock it out (make it rigid) You can also put slick tyres on to ease facilitate the rolling pace of the tyres. 2nd option is a road bike with rigid forks different gear ratios and larger wheels than the Mtn Bike but great rolling speed and more efficient. 3rd a hybrid bike which has mountain bike gears to let you get up the hills bigger wheels and good rolling speed, also you sit more upright when riding them. you can also use the hybrid for commuting around town a lot easier than either of the other two, if you decide to ditch the car and keep the fitness gained from the training and the ride. 3 weeks is all it takes for the fitness gains to be lost if exercise isnt continued. John
In the next couple of weeks I'll pick the training up a bit and try to do 70 miles a week. Really looking forward to it now. All I can think about is the feeling of finishing and having a cold beer nice cup of tea.
In the next couple of weeks I'll pick the training up a bit and try to do 70 miles a week. Really looking forward to it now. All I can think about is the feeling of finishing and having a cold beernice cup of tea.
fook that, ill be having beer on ice then ill have the ice for legs Ill be ringing in advance from the city boundries to get the beer in the freezer, need a nice cold one, or 4 or 5
don't worry about your bikes guys - although what has been mentioned by ticker is correct.
unless your riding long travel suspension your not gonna worry about the sag and loss of energy through the forks - some even find the bob rhythmic to help their climb!!
the most important thing is to get the PSI up in the tyres to reduce rolling resistance and get the saddle at the best height for your legs (saddle roughly around the same height as your hips - your leg should not be quite locked out on a full downstroke)
the ride position has lots of varibles, handle bar width, handlebar rise, stem length, stem angle, seat tube length etc... too many variables for us to worry about so it will be about the principles - the things we can change quickly and easily to make the ride as comfortable as possible.
i'm running 8 gears with just a 36t chainring - the route has minimal climbs more drawn out than steep - i can get up a 1 in 4 with those gears.
in terms of tyres - how many are rolling on brand new tyres? if not they have probably been worn down a little reducing rolling resistance and not requiring the need to spend money on slicks.
people are looking at budgets of about £100 for an entire bike. in an ideal world i'd have my stinky-deluxe just for downhill/FR, my chute for DJing but both bikes have to mix it up. i'll probably be riding my old 98 hahanah with bits from other bikes to try and mistach my different stems/ handlebars/ spd's etc to optimise my bike not many though have that privledge. i think there are 10 people so far (although that has probably reduced now) that require bikes and i think they will be happy aslong as it has 2 wheels and maybe even rod brakes (but as long as the front wheel isn't 10 time sbigger than the front - no matter how comical that would look)
i'm happy to help riders along - sit along side them with a hand on their back and share the pain of a section.
In the next couple of weeks I'll pick the training up a bit and try to do 70 miles a week. Really looking forward to it now. All I can think about is the feeling of finishing and having a cold beer nice cup of tea.
if your doing that much make sure you vary the intensity - fitness improvement and endurance is all about keeping the muscles guessing.
I do sunday league (super unused sub) as well so it's not like I'm massively unfit. I find riding out to Brigsley and places like that quite theraputic as well so the training isn't too hard mentally either.
I do sunday league (super unused sub) as well so it's not like I'm massively unfit. I find riding out to Brigsley and places like that quite theraputic as well so the training isn't too hard mentally either.
not doubting your fitness mate.
i've been using the army's fitness grade:
green - can hold a sentence druing exercise yellow - can manage short sentences during exercise red - should only be able to gasp the odd word
i make sure each training session has an aspect of all 3 to ensure that i'm hitting the right heart rate to improve cardiovascular rather than sitting in the green and just burning calories.
I've been out with Brazilnut and we've just been taking it steady so far, together we've already hit the 20 mile mark and i've done 30miles without much problem. Just shows that a pair of fat boys can get half way there already then it'll not be any problem for the rest of you.
By the end of next month we should all be in a position to complete it in around 4hours I reckon, which is a bonus if it gives all all more drinking (i mean collecting donations... ) time!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Well i dont think i'll be winning any slimfast of the year competitions but my fitness is coming on slowly...
Ive still got these posters at my house btw, couldn't make the game on mon so can I get them to you somehow soon?
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
I've been out with Brazilnut and we've just been taking it steady so far, together we've already hit the 20 mile mark and i've done 30miles without much problem. Just shows that a pair of fat boys can get half way there already then it'll not be any problem for the rest of you. !
He might be taking it steady ..i am peddling my bottom off and blowing through every orifice
i am fat he isnt...he is also 16 years younger than me......it is like training with the class swat....come on granddad he shouts over his shoulder
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Firstly Guys/Girls I would like to apologise as we was expecting news on more sponsors but due to unforeseen circumstances with a problem being created with the council all time was prioritised sorting this.
I received a phone call today from Humberside police, and they kindly informed me that everything has to go through the councils event and planning committee, I was unaware of this.
We are hoping all is sorted now though, and only small details are left to be sorted, but due to backing from the local police forces and the clubs and the amount of press and local support we are hoping to overcome these problems.
As many saw on Tuesday night we was presented with a signed gtfc shirt and had a chance to speak to the chairman of each club, during this conversation some great things happened, both club chairman have agreed to ride in the event, John Fenty (GTFC Chairman) will either start us off at BP, or will ride With Steff Wright (LCFC Chairman) from the city boundaries.
Steff Wright has also very generously agreed to donate all ticket money from the riders back in to the collection, More details to follow. With regards to tickets, all riders are reminded you will need to Purchase one, we will set up a meeting with GTFC later towards the time, and hopefully get advanced tickets to ensure all riders have a ticket.
Lcfc chairman Steff Wright has also promised some signed shirts as well as a signed ball (voucher already received.)
With regards to other details.
We can now confirm Ready Rent a Van will be donating a mini bus for this event.
Local Fruit is being donated from A fruit shop on Lamberts Road Grimsby
We are waiting to confirm details from Tesco/Asda and Wilkinson, this will be hopefully by Wednesday night.
Gyms, We are aware of some problems getting passes and are working extremely hard to sort these, we already have 10 passes (6 still available for immingham gym). With regards to Bargate Fitness, all details will be confirmed on Monday. We Would just Like to thank Bishop Grot Uni (Lincoln) For allowing Myself and Josh Lane have access to there gym facilities.
We are having HUGE problems getting bikes for the event, so if you have a spare bike or a friend who will lend one for the event please get in touch. We are working extremely hard to solve this problem.
We are going to be holding a meeting In roughly two weeks, we are going to confirm date time and place in the next update on Wednesday With a meeting also held on the Friday before the event. (meeting 29/8/0
A pre-ride will also be held on the Wednesday before the event its self, a little stroll for riders.
With regards to Charities we would like to thank St Andrews and St Barnabas and Cancer Research UK for their continued support.
For LCFC fans: A meeting will be set up for all riders in due time, to confirm all details and the routes/times and other important information.
A final Note we would like to thank Gareth (meanwoodmariner on the fishy) for his continual hard work on the website, without him the website wouldnt be possible.
We were expecting a lot more news but as published we are sorry this has become unavailble. Our next news update will be on Wednesday at 7pm.
If anyone needs more details has any questions please feel free to email us on contact@biketothebank.co.uk
I don’t want to sound demeaning or anything but have you tried contacting Lincs FM or G.E.T. about the bike situation?
Maybe the can air an interview/publish a story asking for bikes to be borrowed for this event as obviously, you cant have a sponsored bike ride without any bikes!
We are sending this news update plus some interviews other bits and bobs to our reporter at the get to hopefully get another report in there, i will appeal for them to do a appeal for companies and people to help.
As for lincs fm and compass they only want to get involved nearer the time.
Eh City mariner, when your 19 stone the front forks bob and the rythum aint conjusive to the effort, lol. but do 25 road miles on sundays, 15 on saturdays and 120k on turbo, just grinding away as you say steady and intensive keep the body adjusting and guessing. I`m the worlds worst cyclist ask my Rocky ridge like a blamonge on a saddle. usually complete 30 klicks a day on turbo before work and have been doing so for last 2 months, but still find cycling un-natural to me a pusher not a peddler. also work on the treadmill 30 mins at a time and run round whitgift pitch twice a week. Fat but fitish. I must be the heaviest rider, clydedale category.
Who is the heaviest rider taking part, I reckon I must lead the way at 19 stone. Age 47! Last time I broke my leg gravy spilled out, went for a jog in new nike air vomero 2`s came back in flip flops.
Obviously we still have some hurdles to overcome. I think we should concentrate on Lincs Police to be honest as Humberside only cover about 10% of the ride. I want to sort a ride out for next week sometime for a few of us. From Grimsby down towards Ludborough and back a different way if anybody wants to? Could we also meet before the Tranmere game?
how many of you on the day will be wearing cycling shorts.....do you wear anything under neath them...is it just the extrta padding on the bum that you use em for.....what other advantages do they have
have you any idea how repulsive i would look in them
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Eh City mariner, when your 19 stone the front forks bob and the rythum aint conjusive to the effort, lol. but do 25 road miles on sundays, 15 on saturdays and 120k on turbo, just grinding away as you say steady and intensive keep the body adjusting and guessing. I`m the worlds worst cyclist ask my Rocky ridge like a blamonge on a saddle. usually complete 30 klicks a day on turbo before work and have been doing so for last 2 months, but still find cycling un-natural to me a pusher not a peddler. also work on the treadmill 30 mins at a time and run round whitgift pitch twice a week. Fat but fitish. I must be the heaviest rider, clydedale category.
lol, like anyone on the ride are gonna have forks that plush!
seems like your getting plenty of riding in in a range of disciplines - you should be well under the 3hour mark for the 40miles. i usually do 80-100 in a day and thats sometime on a heavy downhill rig with boxxer XXX (10inch travel) thankfully i can lock them off!
Ive recieved some very good news today, which will hopefully see more money raised and alot of smaller detail fall into place. Also GTST have confirmed they will donate about £100 and ticket money confirmed that it will be coming back to the pot.
You must have some serious free time to be able to cover those distances. I am just trying to get some milage in the legs, once the ride is complete I will be stepping up my training and include swimming weights and jogging, should get down to 16 stone by christmas depending on the insulin resistance being overcome.
Who is the heaviest rider taking part, I reckon I must lead the way at 19 stone. Age 47! Last time I broke my leg gravy spilled out, went for a jog in new nike air vomero 2`s came back in flip flops.
I'm 32, just under 15 stone from 16'2 6 weeks ago so I'm doing okay. (Still can't comfortably fit into my XXL Town shirt though (grrrr). I got my bike today so I'm going on a 12 miles cycle tomorrow morning. I've been usuing my exercise bike and playing a lot of fooball recently. Planning on 3 x 15 mile runs next week and I'm going to step it up by 5 miles each week leading up to 30 mile rides. I've collected 70 quid so far so things are going well.
With regards to tickets, all riders are reminded you will need to Purchase one, we will set up a meeting with GTFC later towards the time, and hopefully get advanced tickets to ensure all riders have a ticket.
Thanks lincolnsmariner, that's an excellent update, and great news about the signed shirt. There's obviously a lot of work going on to make this happen - i'm sure it's going to be a great event!
Re: the tickets, whatever you can organise with the two clubs would be very helpful. On previous occasions it's been hard to get tickets for Sincil Bank - it would be disappointing not to be able to buy tickets easily (but whatever happens I'm still going to do the bike ride!). In my case there's a 'support team' of another four (my family) as well as me who'll be driving down from East Yorkshire to help me do this, and I'd really appreciate being able to get tickets for us all without a lot of hassle - happy to pay over the odds if I know it's going towards the sponsorship.
Anything you can sort would be great - then we can just concentrate on getting ready for the ride and sponsorship (the important things!)
Hopefully ill have chance to speak to John today at the match, if not ill be speaking with the club on monday to see what we can arrange regarding tickets. A question for everyone not taking part, given the events how would you feel if tickets were put on sale a day early for all riders/support staff and families?
Hopefully ill have chance to speak to John today at the match, if not ill be speaking with the club on monday to see what we can arrange regarding tickets. A question for everyone not taking part, given the events how would you feel if tickets were put on sale a day early for all riders/support staff and families?
Obviously, I am taking part but I'll throw my thoughts in. I'd have no problem with riders/support being given access to tickets but I'd draw the line at families. If it looks like we will sell our allocation then the tickets should go to Town fans who travel all over the country to follow their club. They should have first pick after season ticket holders.
Obviously, I am taking part but I'll throw my thoughts in. I'd have no problem with riders/support being given access to tickets but I'd draw the line at families. If it looks like we will sell our allocation then the tickets should go to Town fans who travel all over the country to follow their club. They should have first pick after season ticket holders.
In my case my 'support team' (family) are all committed Town fans - of course
We'd try and get tickets for the match anyway, but have struggled in the past given our distance from BP (although I did spend 6 hours queuing for Newcastle - time is at a premium and petrol is a bit more expensive these days though!).
So anything that helps will mean we can concentrate on the logistics of getting a bike (and rider) to BP and then all but me to SB.
i need to know who will require a lift in the mini bus and if there is anyone who would be able to offer any other riders a lift back to gy please PM as soon as possible.
We have 11 seats up for grabs it will NOT be done on first come first serve has people have already enquired, but we do need to know who can and cant make there own way back to GY.
Forgot to mention, I had a brief chance to speak to Tim Harvey yesterday (intelliegence officer for gtfc as he reminded me when i asked if he was the liason officer ). Hes happy with what were doing thinks its "great" that were trying to change things, when i asked him how he was aware of it, it was from this thread and he does often read the fishy....so BP and Ian....its not big brother watching you as you thought its Big Tim
i need to know who will require a lift in the mini bus and if there is anyone who would be able to offer any other riders a lift back to gy please PM as soon as possible.
We have 11 seats up for grabs it will NOT be done on first come first serve has people have already enquired, but we do need to know who can and cant make there own way back to GY.
I will be needing lift back to or close to Immingham or I will be stuck in Lincoln
Forgot to mention, I had a brief chance to speak to Tim Harvey yesterday (intelliegence officer for gtfc as he reminded me when i asked if he was the liason officer ). Hes happy with what were doing thinks its "great" that were trying to change things, when i asked him how he was aware of it, it was from this thread and he does often read the fishy....so BP and Ian....its not big brother watching you as you thought its Big Tim
Tim is a decent chap and I usually say hi when I see him at games. Like Alan previous he knows the Town fans.
Maybe see if we can get Tim to give us a lift back, would be amusing to get dropped off in a police van at home....the look on my parents face would be priceless
Is everybody bothering to train or is everyone else super fit already? I eased myself in with 10.4 mile round rides to Brigsley to start with. I'm going on my 2nd ride tonight to Caistor 22.4. miles so I'm building up nicely.
Havent done much training to the organising that has needed to be done, and then work been keeping me busy has i have to do alot of overtime at min because of re-fit and also cos i need to build time up to get the weekend off for this.
this is a email i recieved this morning thought i would share it with you all:
Good morning and regards to all at bike to the bank,
I'm a Grimsby Town fan living and working in the Czech Republic,
I've been keeping an eye on your progress over the last couple of weeks and thought not only is it a great idea but something I'd like to contribute to as well. As it would cost me a couple of hundred quid to get back to the UK and take part in the event it really doesn't make sense for me to help out that way. So on Saturday 30th August I'm riding my bike to a local(ish) football match, HFK Olomouc versus Bohemians 1905 (of Prague). I've measured the distance, it's 45.5km's (28 miles) so not as far as you guys are going but I'm sure that I'll be pleased to get off my bike once I get there!
At the moment I'm riding solo (but supported by my missus driving a car and cutting up oranges into little bits) but I suspect that one or two of the other Army guys here may join in once they get back from leave next week.
I'm shamelessly using your web site as reference but don't require any support other then your permission for me to carry on doing so - I have no idea what I might be able to raise in sponsorship at the moment but as I'm the only Yellow belly on the team here I intend to raise my money "only" for Cancer Reasearch as to identify to local charities won't attract quite so much support here.
Anyway, that's all I have to tell you at the moment, I'll keep you updated as things progress over here and if you have any questions or suggestions for me my contact details are;
BP, thought you looked trimmer on Saturday. Wish it was that easy for me to shred weight, been dieting since feb and training since June lost 2 and half stone, My diabetes prevents my body burning off the fat so its just a hard slow slog, but another 2 stone by christmas would be fine. I do train 10 hours minimum a week.
With regards to the official site: An updated list off riders is to be published in next few days, if your not on it or your reason for doing it please email contact@biketothebank.co.uk This ensures i have you on our lists, this also includes any support staff.
BP, thought you looked trimmer on Saturday. Wish it was that easy for me to shred weight, been dieting since feb and training since June lost 2 and half stone, My diabetes prevents my body burning off the fat so its just a hard slow slog, but another 2 stone by christmas would be fine. I do train 10 hours minimum a week.
Flattery will get you everywhere, hehe. 2 and a half stone is a lot of weight. The diabetes makes your acheivement even more impressive.
I've been playing a lot of football, trouble is I'm a goalie so apart from my footy on a Tuesday night (just a kickabout), training for my Sunday side means I should really go in goal. I played in midfield yesterday, grabbed 2 of our 3 goals and set the other up from a free kick. A nifty volley and a thunderbolt into the top corner!! (I reckon it was in anyway. Jumpers for goalposts and that!! lol).
I'm enjoying bike training, England's countryside is spot on when you take the time to look around. I'm actually looking forward to my ride to Caistor and back tonight.
Hells bells. The hill at Cabourne was a bit of a sodomist but I'm still alive! My hamstrings are both objecting to the abuse but they'll do what they are told.
2 hours and 20 minutes to do 22.4 miles. Not sure I had much left in the tank which is a worry but that part of the A46 is quite hilly (I think).
Hells bells. The hill at Cabourne was a bit of a sodomist but I'm still alive! My hamstrings are both objecting to the abuse but they'll do what they are told.
2 hours and 20 minutes to do 22.4 miles. Not sure I had much left in the tank which is a worry but that part of the A46 is quite hilly (I think).
Sounds an amazing time to me (admittedly a non-cyclist.) I went up that hill in a car last night and was out of breath. Very impressive.
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
I would like to arrange a meet for all riders and organisers before the game with Tranmere next week in the Imp at about 6.30. I will confirm this in a seperate Thread on wednesday I should think.
Cycled to Scunthorpe on Saturday for the match. That was the furthest I've done so far, about 28 miles each way (from Healing). Managed it ok but I realise the route is nowhere near as testing as the one to Lincoln. Also I was able to potter along at my own pace and I know I will need to increase that pace to keep up with all you young uns at the end of the month!
Cycled to Scunthorpe on Saturday for the match. That was the furthest I've done so far, about 28 miles each way (from Healing). Managed it ok but I realise the route is nowhere near as testing as the one to Lincoln. Also I was able to potter along at my own pace and I know I will need to increase that pace to keep up with all you young uns at the end of the month!
I cycled to North Thorseby and back (healing) yesterday via work then through the back of humberston and the villages, returning down the A16 into grimsby and home via my nanna's. That was 34 miles and ive done a further 35miles today so getting ther gradually . The only problem is finding the time around work
Yeh, ive started biking to work everyday from healing which is 5.5 miles each way which has been good. Other than that just doa longer one every now n again when friends or collegues wanna go with me, get bit bored on my own
sorry topress this poiunt again but what advantage do cycling shorts have.....is it just the padded bum or do they help in any other ways...alowing thighs to breath..stop chaffing etc ???? need to know as i am not looking a prat just for a cushion on my bum
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sorry topress this poiunt again but what advantage do cycling shorts have.....is it just the padded bum or do they help in any other ways...alowing thighs to breath..stop chaffing etc ???? need to know as i am not looking a prat just for a cushion on my bum
I've acquired a pair of cycling shorts. Believe me, looking a twit will be the least of your worries if you don't wear them. I had a long run the other day with normal shorts and a seriously long run (for me) last night wearing cycle shorts. My bottom thanked me for the latter.
Cycling shorts are a must over long distances and on the longer rides when you're in the saddle for more than an hour or two, Assos Cream really does help with chafing. It has 100% natural ingredients. It prevents bacterial and fungal infections that cause saddle sores, and keeps you cool by reducing friction.
On a Lance Armstrong documentary which I watched a few months ago, Lance was filmed applying a large amount of Assos cream to his shorts, and said he never leaves home without it.
Also on a a TdF stage on TV some years ago there was a great moment when the team doctor pulled up to next to a rider, pulled down his shorts, and hit him with a big glob of Assos while the cameras were rolling? I'll have to look on youtube for that one!
Now I know we have no Lance Armstrongs taking part in this ride but I can assure you it works wonders for mere mortals as well. Quite expensive but worth every penny
OK, josh was trying to explain the benefits of shorts yesterday to me, didnt work. that does.
On other matters i know i said a news update would be published tomoro (wed) but due to meetings tomoro and thursday the update will be thursday night (depending if i go to trust meeting or not) or friday night. Sorry for inconvience but better to hold off with the update untill after meetings have taken place.
A little question: Ive just sent an email out regarding a meeting on tuesday all riders and support staff should of recieved this, if you havent please check your junk box and contact me via pm or contact@biketothebank.co.uk asap please thanks Jon
Swapped shifts for tuesday so thats good. I am going to velo today to get some shorts and some gloves and look into a buying a bike, my training isnt going the best due to lack of a bike. I am going to put the sponser form up in the pub aswell to get as many sponsers as possible.
plan so far: 6.45am Pictures for GET at Bp 7am leave BP 8am first break at north Thorsby (9.8 miles) 10-15mins 9.30am-10am Second Break at Grimblethorpe 1/2 way point meeting place for LCFC riders 10mins (13.8 miles) 11.30am break at wragby 10 mins (10.4 miles) 12.30pm break at city boundaries (meet with chairs) 15mins. (8.6 miles) 1pm arrive at SB (2.9 miles)
Now it dont take a mathematician to work out thats 45.5 miles, so obviously that is wrong, a more detailed route and stopping plan will be devised thats just one ive done in last 5 mins, for a guide. 55 mins worth of breaks. To much or To litte?
plan so far: 6.45am Pictures for GET at Bp 7am leave BP 8am first break at north Thorsby (9.8 miles) 10-15mins 9.30am-10am Second Break at Grimblethorpe 1/2 way point meeting place for LCFC riders 10mins (13.8 miles) 11.30am break at wragby 10 mins (10.4 miles) 12.30pm break at city boundaries (meet with chairs) 15mins. (8.6 miles) 1pm arrive at SB (2.9 miles)
Now it dont take a mathematician to work out thats 45.5 miles, so obviously that is wrong, a more detailed route and stopping plan will be devised thats just one ive done in last 5 mins, for a guide. 55 mins worth of breaks. To much or To litte?
thought there was talk of a pub opening up for toilet use and possibility of refreshments available
also second section looks long without abreak.........my line of thought was after first section which seems about right to have the breaks coming closer together...as legs get tired and bums get sore
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thought there was talk of a pub opening up for toilet use and possibility of refreshments available
also second section looks long without abreak.........my line of thought was after first section which seems about right to have the breaks coming closer together...as legs get tired and bums get sore
Wragby and grimblethorpe still TBC will change the timings round easily done
finally got internet back in my new place. the GF's happy too she has 90 channels at her disposal.
me and jon did 24 miles in 90mins the other day on a very hard gym program (strength test)
something that did crop up was how one of us was really hot and the other quite cool - the top you wear seems to make a difference - footy tops are no good in the gym!!
I have lots of problems with my knees have done since i was younger. I damaged it 6 weeks ago and its never fully recovered and just pushed it over the last week, so going to avoid the gym untill monday now, just do a bit of swimming instead, that normally helps. Im gonna go see my physio on friday afternoon and get an xray if the pain doesnt die down over the next two days. But with tomorrow being extremely busy i doubt it will.
I dont have any doubts about the actually event, i will push my body to the limits, if it means busting my knee i will, im not bothered, ive put alot of my time into this, im not going to only do half the job. I think anyone who completes this deserves total respect, the amount of work they will have to do is unreal.
Dont know the A16 all that well....can count on 1 hand the number of times iv used it, obviously living out of town i get on the M180 then up the A15 if im heading out that way
I believe its the flatter/ safer option but slightly longer, correct me if im wrong, dont drive and the route was devised by josh (citymariner) and Barrimariner (sommet like that)
had my right knee drained 3 times since a footie injury 3 years ago , ...doc has refused to drain it any more as i keep going back and trying to play....the 3 20 milers i have done has made it come uplike a ballon.........and to confuse matters ...i think i am now favouring it and consequentley my left knee has started to hurt going up and down stairs etc
i ma getting worried this may stop me....dont know if to pullout ...continue training ...or stop training and just do it on the day
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A quick update from the Czech Republic for the "other" bike ride on the 30th. I've just got back from my first long ride this afternoon - 20kms. Now I see what all the debate about padded bike shorts is all about. Having said that when it started to rain cats and dogs at about the half way point (typical) my GTFC diadora rain jacket (circa 1994) proved to be just the job. Not only am I doing my thing to raise money like you guys but also spreading the word of GTFC in south Moravia. Well I would have been if everyone hadn't gone indoors and missed the nutter out on a bike in a rainstorm.
Anyway - keep up the good work, I'll keep you all posted about how the GTFC Fan Club Moravia Branch (me) is getting on from time to time and fingers crossed for some better weather for my next ride on sunday.
Firstly apologies, for having to put this news update back 24 hours this was due to the amount of meetings myself and Josh (citymariner) had yesterday, we felt it more appropriate to wait until the outcome of these.
On Wednesday 06/08 we had a meeting with St Barnabas which we felt was very successful. On the outcome of this meeting, we received about 15 t-shirts in various sizes (even two for both mascots). We have been promised buckets, and (Josh’s words) Hand held coin shakers, for the day and the home match before and after the event. If you wouldn’t mind holding one please contact us via official website. We also got some more contacts regarding other things which I will go into more detail later on.
On Thursday 07/08 we had four official BTTB meetings.
We started off with LCFC/LCST; this again was a huge successful meeting for us (BTTB). We received a sign shirt which will be auctioned off along with a signed ball on the day at the trust suite at the ground, these are done often with LCFC items, and we are expecting to raise about £300 from both items. We discussed the planned events for the day and with abit of discussion it has been agreed that ALL bikes will be stored on LCFC’s astro turfs which will be guarded by 2 lcfc stewards. All bikes will be processed via a ticketing system, this will also be used on other things which are detailed further down. We then had to dash from Lincoln to Grimsby to meet with the telegraph to put out an appeal for things (detailed below), we are hoping this will be in Saturdays (09/0 or Mondays (11/0 Telegraph.
We met with St Andrew’s this was just a briefing and regarding t-shirts, St Andrews will be loaning t-shirts/bibs for riders on the day, these will need to be returned. Our final official meeting was with the Glory Hunter, we did a short piece with him, which he will put onto his blog and hopefully onto the match video.
T-shirts: We will have a selection off t-shirts from the three charities, we are also going to be wearing official fishy t-shirts, all t-shirts will feature our sponsor’s logos on them. We will need to know peoples t-shirt sizes but this will be done on Tuesday.
Meeting: This meeting is being held, for a briefing, a update and also for riders to be given a BTTB card, and to answer any questions, and for all riders to meet each other. Also for Disclaimer forms to be signed, and rider safety sheets to be checked/signed. If you can attend please make the effort to come along, it is being held at the imp at 6.30pm in the function room. Anyone is welcome, riders/support staff/sponsors or people interested to know more. If you are unavailable to attend please contact us via contact@biketothebank.co.uk asap please.
BTTB Cards. These cards will be used to identify all riders, and will be used on your bikes and bags. To ensure all property and bikes go to the correct people.
Ticket News. All riders and support staff WILL be allowed to get exclusive advanced tickets. To get your tickets you will need to use your BTTB card as your number will be crossed off, the rider MUST purchase the ticket, if you are unable, the person collecting on your behalf MUST take some form of id for yourself and there self. This is to ensure all riders get tickets and to ensure the club isn’t flooded by people wanting to get tickets quicker. More details of this will be discussed on Tuesday with dates of when you can get your ticket from.
Appeals: We are looking for a company who would like to be a major sponsor, and purchase the Fishy t-shirts. We are in desperate need of Bikes, so if you have a spare one/two please get in touch via the official website. If your friendly with your neighbours and they have one spare please beg them on our behalf for them for the day. We are looking for 3 more transit vans/drivers, and 2 support cars/drivers. WE STILL NEED LCFC RIDERS, CONTACT US contact@biketothebank.co.uk We are now not limiting the number of riders BUT there are strict guidelines in place regarding riders.
Most people who use the buses will see our poster as it is now on EVERY bus in east midlands/GY clee areas.
We are now in strict liaison with Humberside police who are liaising with Lincolnshire police.
Come Tuesday we are hoping a lot to happen and will give the next news update at the meeting. This will be minute and put onto all necessary sites with the news update.
i'm looking into creating e-version membership cards for those that can not make the meeting, there is also the possibility of mailing the membership cards.
the membership cards will give advanced ticket purchase as well as access to your equipment - bike and clothes etc.
there will be a briefing before the ride for health and safety etc.
i'm looking into creating e-version membership cards for those that can not make the meeting, there is also the possibility of mailing the membership cards.
the membership cards will give advanced ticket purchase as well as access to your equipment - bike and clothes etc.
there will be a briefing before the ride for health and safety etc.
Josh your meant to be on HOLIDAY. Stop worrying about this. (until tuesday)
right the membership cards for those who have given full rider details (medical form with date of birth and postcode) have been done
you will all have a unique number that will correspond with GTFC's list for advanced tickets etc.
right there are a few forum users that have missing info that i need
Marinerian - datre of birth LH - Date of birth
i'm missing all rider information from: Name Alex Green David Finney Dean Liley Edward Newton Grant Bailey Jon Spurr Jordan Houlstan Lee Chrisnall Mathew Harris Mathew Newton Mathew Watkinson Steve Claybourn Steven Burnett Tom Curtis
we require:
Full Name DOB Address with postcode Contact Phone Number Medical History (if serious) Long term Medication A secondary contact in case of emergency - Name, relation and number
remember, quicker this info gets the quicker i can get your cards done ready for tuesday to get advanced tickets (this will not affect STH's really but still need your info)
no info - no ride policy has to be used to cover ourselves.
if there are any names missing and you know you have not sent the required rider detail info then please send to either: contact@biketothebank.co.uk or through PM: Lincolnsmariner or citymariner
We would ask anyone who can make it to please attend, were hoping it wont take to long. As far as im aware there will be the glory hunter and the GET there interviewing ppl.
right there are a few forum users that have missing info that i need
Marinerian - datre of birth LH - Date of birth
i'm missing all rider information from: Name Alex Green David Finney Dean Liley Grant Bailey Jon Spurr Jordan Houlstan Lee Chrisnall Mathew Harris Mathew Newton Mathew Watkinson Steve Claybourn Steven Burnett Tom Curtis
we require:
Full Name DOB Address with postcode Contact Phone Number Medical History (if serious) Long term Medication A secondary contact in case of emergency - Name, relation and number
remember, quicker this info gets the quicker i can get your cards done ready for tuesday to get advanced tickets (this will not affect STH's really but still need your info)
no info - no ride policy has to be used to cover ourselves.
if there are any names missing and you know you have not sent the required rider detail info then please send to either: contact@biketothebank.co.uk or through PM: Lincolnsmariner or citymariner
Cheers,
Josh (its sunny in mablethorpe today!)
hes even put that down on that list!!! Ian we also need a contact number for you. Yes newton i do have your details, just transferring all riders details from rider sheets to new database that the club will be using, so it is vital that if you havent give them (even if your name isnt on that list) to give them asap. If you know anyones details on there please pm me with them as well please.
So we can get more than one? Ideally I need four. 2 cars and drivers and me and my girlfriend who wants to see her little cousin as mascot for the Imps.
Further to Josh's request off details, here is the list of riders we have so far. Required info highlighted in bold writting please get this to us asap. riders name a-z alec gilliant alex green Andy Cook (LCFC) Barry Evans - contact number Brian Garrill (LCFC) David Blastland David Booth David Finney (LCFC) Dean Campbell Dean Liley (LCFC) Edward Newton - Dob - contact number Edward Wright (lcfc) Grant Baily - all Details Howard Smith Ian Blakemore - dob contact number James Stolworthy Jason Paget John Miles Jr John Wright Jon Spurr Jordan Houlston Josh Lane Julie Hostad Leon Harding Liam Morris Luke Ohara - dob email Martin Burns Matthew Lond Matthew Newton Matthew Watkinson - all details required. Michael Burns Peter Salsbury Phil Patton Ryan Niles Sharon Wilkinson - all details Steve Claybourn - all details Steve Turner Steven Burnett - all details Steven Burns Tom Curtiss - all details Vicky Lamb
If your name is not on this list, please get in touch with us asap.
I can sort Luke O'Hara, Grant Baily Matty Wokko and Tom Curtiss. Tom is on holiday until next saturday but the other three will be easy, Luke is coming on tuesday as is Alec Gilly and Baily.
keep up the good work guys dont want to sound downbeat but the major issue in your plan is bikes - you have more riders than bikes!
Surely thre will be a point where if you haven't found enoguh bikes for the riders, you will have to turn away riders?
We have put out an appeal for bikes via the GET and hopefully we will have a good response. We will not stop trying to get bikes untill the day before, we hope we dont have to turn people away, and im sure all will be fine, bit of work and commitment goes along way.
BP and Ian hows your 1-1 training going at GY college?
Going really well. I've been a few times I overdid it a bit on Friday, couldn't move my arms on Saturday. Luckily, I had recovered for yesterday as I played in the charity tournament at the Chartdale club (I'm a goalie). I'm going tonight and I'm going to punish myself following a less than healthy weekend!
Thanks again for sorting it for us.
Blakey, if you read this and wanna meet me at the gym I'll be there from 5.15pm. I've left my mobile at home.
I believe ive sorted some more gym passes this time for cleethorpes, the manager has agreed to it, just waiting on the sales team to ring me regarding info. For all those who want a clee pass pm me asap please,
right the membership cards for those who have given full rider details (medical form with date of birth and postcode) have been done
you will all have a unique number that will correspond with GTFC's list for advanced tickets etc.
right there are a few forum users that have missing info that i need
Marinerian - datre of birth LH - Date of birth
i'm missing all rider information from: Name Alex Green David Finney Dean Liley Edward Newton Grant Bailey Jon Spurr Jordan Houlstan Lee Chrisnall Mathew Harris Mathew Newton Mathew Watkinson Steve Claybourn Steven Burnett Tom Curtis
we require:
Full Name DOB Address with postcode Contact Phone Number Medical History (if serious) Long term Medication A secondary contact in case of emergency - Name, relation and number
remember, quicker this info gets the quicker i can get your cards done ready for tuesday to get advanced tickets (this will not affect STH's really but still need your info)
no info - no ride policy has to be used to cover ourselves.
if there are any names missing and you know you have not sent the required rider detail info then please send to either: contact@biketothebank.co.uk or through PM: Lincolnsmariner or citymariner
Cheers,
Josh (its sunny in mablethorpe today!)
Does this mean that it is ONLY the riders who can secure their match tickets in advance? As the mini bus driver to transport some of you weary people back I'd like to know I have a match ticket ( don't suppose we will sell out anyway!)
BP and Ian hows your 1-1 training going at GY college?
I went friday and today for 2 hours for both sessions and by heck I ache like a barsteward!
I'm hoping my mate will have his bike sorted soon so I can get on the road. I really can't afford to buy one, got bleeding MOT,service and car tax this month as well as both parents birthdays and other expenses, August is a shite month
I have done plenty on the treadmill and some on the bikes,I'm not worried just going to enjoy the bike ride if i collapse least I'll get there by ambulance lol
Here we go gents, your update from the Moravian Mariner.
I've now got a couple more of the guys here roped in so at least I'm not riding by myself. Can someone please tell the Russians or Georgians not to invade Central Europe that day as the British Army will be riding bikes to a football match in the Czech Republic and unavailable for other duties.
I got out and did a 25 mile ride yesterday and without getting too full of myself, whisper it quietly, actually enjoyed it. And yes padded shorts are definately the way forward. An added bonus later on in the day was that the team that I'm riding to go and see play, (1 HFK Olomouc) won again and are top of the Czech 2nd division so not only is the whole idea of the ride a good idea but I might even get to see a decent game at the end of it.
Here we go gents, your update from the Moravian Mariner.
I've now got a couple more of the guys here roped in so at least I'm not riding by myself. Can someone please tell the Russians or Georgians not to invade Central Europe that day as the British Army will be riding bikes to a football match in the Czech Republic and unavailable for other duties.
I got out and did a 25 mile ride yesterday and without getting too full of myself, whisper it quietly, actually enjoyed it. And yes padded shorts are definately the way forward. An added bonus later on in the day was that the team that I'm riding to go and see play, (1 HFK Olomouc) won again and are top of the Czech 2nd division so not only is the whole idea of the ride a good idea but I might even get to see a decent game at the end of it.
Here is a up-to-date list of the ages of riders, i know some people were interested in the ages. As you can all see it is all varied.
16 x 4 18 x 4 19 x 1 20 x 3 22 x 1 23 x 2 29 x 1 31 x 1 32 x 1 34 x 2 35 x 1 41 x 1 42 x 2 44 x 1 45 x 2 47 x 1 54 x 1 59 x 1 62 x 1
Hmmm are there any 29 year olds doing this? I'm 28 so either i've had a year added on (i won't take offence honest ), i'm now only 23 (hopefully) or have I just been missed out on the age thing?!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Does this mean that it is ONLY the riders who can secure their match tickets in advance? As the mini bus driver to transport some of you weary people back I'd like to know I have a match ticket ( don't suppose we will sell out anyway!)
Nope it does include you as well Chris. All nwill be explained tonight.
Hmmm are there any 29 year olds doing this? I'm 28 so either i've had a year added on (i won't take offence honest ), i'm now only 23 (hopefully) or have I just been missed out on the age thing?!
Hey, this is hard enough as it is without being any older!!!
Managed 31 miles yesterday though, (did Cleethorpes to Louth and back) which was pleasing. Problem was it was head wind all the way out there (plain sailing back) which doesn't look good for the day, as its the second time ive been out that way with head wind both times, just hope its pretty still/changes direction on the day to make it a bit easier.
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
I met up with Jonahan spurr yesterday to hand over a signed GY programme from 81/82 tp auction towards to fundraising. The upshot was i have agreed to ride to the bank and my mate has signed up as well. Today I went to Sainsburys in Lincoln and the manager has kindly agreed to let me have a stand at the front of the store on the 28th of August to collect money. He suggested that you could do the same at Gy's Sainsburys.
Thanks, ill put the other news in the news update that will be going out tomorrow night (was meant to be tonight but to much other work on bike event to get done tonight) Has anyone who had a gym pass given to them last night tried using it at king george, grimsby or cleethorpes gym yet? I Noticed on the blue bit after the meeting it said isp only (immingham swimming pool) but it should all be ok, if anyone does get pulled up on this, explain you got the pass has your a rider from bttb08 and that the manager is aware of this.
Ive just read on Os Lincoln tickets availble for Season ticket holders, ill ring dave smith tomoro and confirm your ok to get tickets from fri onwards.
A meeting was held prior to our tranmere carling cup 23 people attended (thanks to all that attended) At this meeting we gave a run down of a news update and ran through h&s info. (minutes will be published tomorrow night) We had set up a meeting for the 28th for all riders to attend (For those who attended, did josh say we could have a cup game that week? Im sure he said it wasnt that week? Due to the Blackburn game this is to be rearranged, Date and Time TBC.
Lincolnshire Fire Brigade have agreed to allow all veichles (transit vans, support cars and mini bus) to be parked in their car park and have today confirmed changing facillities.
We have a bag packing and fundraising event on the 28th at Lincoln sainsburys 10am-6pm anyone GTFC or LCFC is welcome to come along to help please pm me if you can get there (at anypoint you dont have to be there all day) (thanks to Helgy who set this up)
Im still waiting for our article to be published in the GET, not sure if it has been published yet.
Appeals:
We still need: Bikes - beg friends family work mates neighbours if they have one to lend us it on the day. If anyone can get this it would be great! Transit Vans - We need 3 or 4 so if you or your company own one and dont mind helping us please get in touch! Riders - we have lifted the ristricions on riders MINUS the under 16 rule: All rider safety forms and disclaimers MUST be signed.... no forms no ride
A big thanks to tellnoamariner (or sommet like that - Phil) and marinerian for the posters that are now displayed on buses, they can be seen on most buses (if not all) in gy and Lincoln.
This is a brief update. We will have a full update tomorrow, when we hope to confirm times for meetings and other things. Blackburn match has put us back slightly due to having to move things about.
me and tellnora just done 35 miles in really good weather, no wind no rain......and if my daughter hadnt brought the lap top to me ...i would not have made it to the comp for hours......i am sore and tired
this thing could be the death of me...and the only thing that will get methere willbe the promise of a cold pint
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
Just been down to the club to get my tickets. Bit of a fiasco, but they are now sorted.
When you get your tickets with your BTTB Card leave it with them and make sure they fill in the price. I will then go and pick them up the day before the game. Probably not the way Jon and Josh wanted it, but tickets go on general sale on monday and the club are expecting them to disappear soon after that.
Just go get them when you can. She (sorry don't know her name) said that they have been selling pretty slowly and that they will sell faster once on general sale on monday. I think the speed at which the tickets have gone on sale has caught us out a bit. I would rather have everyone who is riding or supporting us at the game than get all that way and not have a ticket.
Well when I went in today, they didn't seem to know anything about it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use your BTTB Card as we will definitely get your ticket money back that way.
I went down to Sincil Bank today and had a chat with the marketing manager and i might have some good news on monday about the Sainsburys fund rasing on the 28th.
i phoned up today about tickets (about 1pm) and the lady had no idea, she told me just to get them on Monday, just winds me up our PR is appalling at the club and needs to be sorted or we will never grow as a club!
The problem we have had with tickets is, everyone has been given a bttb card and number we were meant to send a list of the numbers across to them, but due to my pc failing, i havent been able to send them across. They do go on general sale monday, so i would strongly advise people to get them then. I will speak to dave smith tomorrow (if at c.s or at game) and hope we will get 40 tickets put to one side till wednesday has previously agreed.
went and got tickets yeasterday, didnt know what the slips of paper where for, thought i was trying to get them free...anyway got mine and tellnora's put price on slip and they stamped it ...i still have the slip
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
Gary Swan from the supporters coach has agreed to do the ride today.... Im sure pseudomn will tell us how old he is to add to statistics....(ok there not 100% correct yet but still)
Gary Swan from the supporters coach has agreed to do the ride today.... Im sure pseudomn will tell us how old he is to add to statistics....(ok there not 100% correct yet but still)
I'll tell you exactly how old he is.....50 years and 4 months!!
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
sorry to repeat this if it has beern mentioned before ...but on the sponsor form is the St Andrews Hospice badge that represents the Hosipice in Airdrie...the words which are hard to read say supporting the people of Lanakshire........ a work mate who is a sweaty took great delight in pointing this out
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
been at work and a form i left there has sponsorship on but no postcodes .....will have to just accept that i am not going to start hasselling people for home addresses instead of the work address thay have all dittoed when between them thay have chucked in close to £150
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
I have managed to get the LCFC on board,as well as sainsburys. 28th August fund raiser Sainsburys in Lincoln . 2pm Peter Jackson will be attending. Hopefully that will kick start the interest from our end.
Evening all.. Thought i'd make an appearance on here..
How many Lincoln fans do you have Jon?
Also, is there anybody who lives in Lincoln that would consider giving a poor imp a lift to either Cleethorpes?(Sorry Grimsby ) lol or to Grimblethorpe??
A news update as gone out to all riders, this will be put on the site in few hours. Please if anyone didnt get it please pm me or email contact@biketothebank.co.uk
Just a few stuff from me, After a depressing weekend following town I have just bought a bike from Velo sport, really happy with it the man inside was a top bloke I told him what we was doing and he told me what I would need etc just some much needed advice, as well as some free tyres. I was encouraged by the meeting last tuesday, really looking forward to the ride now for some crazy reason. The thing about the fishy t-shirts and printing on them when can we get them? and can we print on them what we want? or will they all be the same? Oh one more thing, a warm down was mentioned when we get to lincoln, surely a warm up would be just as beneficial? UTM
We are sorting the fishy t-shirts and printing, they will all be the same. A warm up will be taking place, just we wont have a fitness instructor/trainer to do it, as cant get one willing to be at bp at 6.45am Glad you enjoyed the meeting, i havent been that nervous for some years The countdown is really setting in now 9 days
I reckon there's a couple of guys who will be more than happy to advise about warming up on the day! Gentle stretching of the calfs (calves?) and quads and hamstrings should suffice. Not like Northy does though. Wildly kicking his legs up in the air will NOT stretch hamstrings! Merely make them go PING as they strain! And don't bounce. Controlled stretching to the point where it starts to hurt, hold for 5, then back off. Do it again the other side and repeat 2 or three times.
I'm really proud of you guys for sticking with this! Best of luck on the day. Hope it stays fine!
The gym instuctor im hoping to finally confirm tomoro (subject to him being allowed the day off for the match), will be writting up a warm up/down for us, just hoping he will be there for the cool down. Has previously said, hes a lcfc and will be at the match (if he can get afternoon off)
has anyone thought of asking the police for bikes.....if i rememebr rightly and it is a few years ago at Grimsby Police station there is a big store with found/recovered bikes are kept every now and again they flog em off could we not ask if we could borrow required number for the ride....it might mean those needing bikes going to police station and signing em out but if the store is still there i am sure there will be enough road worthy bikes that could make the trip.......and much better than them just sat there
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
Will a base layer be a good thing to have on the day? Need to get one because I'm a big puff on a sunday but thought as it's the same material as the cycling shorts it'd be good to have underneath the tee shirts.
What about footwear? Would proper running shoes be good enough for it? Don't seem very comfortable in anything so far. Off on a bit of a spending spree today.
Will a base layer be a good thing to have on the day? Need to get one because I'm a big puff on a sunday but thought as it's the same material as the cycling shorts it'd be good to have underneath the tee shirts.
What about footwear? Would proper running shoes be good enough for it? Don't seem very comfortable in anything so far. Off on a bit of a spending spree today.
Just done 9 miles in about 45 mins. Decent ride I thought - loads of wind today. Saw a lad with a Blackburn top on, said COME ON TOWN to him and he looked back at me blankly. He's either scared of us or just bought it because it was a nice top.
what do you mean only 10.....you mean it is a week on saturday.......bvgger obviously had a diary malfunction......i cant make it in 10 days just started an intensive course .....hamster breed recognition from 400 yards .....the exam is in 10 days ....which of course i cant miss as there are no retakes
sorry lads going to have to let you get on with it and meet you there .......dont want to reck my education do we
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
I have a new job position as cider taster at Brandy Wharf....i will have sat afternoon off ut need to do rigerous tasting tests in the morning can't stop my career can we
Just done 9 miles in about 45 mins. Decent ride I thought - loads of wind today. Saw a lad with a Blackburn top on, said COME ON TOWN to him and he looked back at me blankly. He's either scared of us or just bought it because it was a nice top.
i just done 10 miles in just under and hour with my bro, as long as i take a drink with me i should be fine, i was gagging for a drink by the end
what do you mean only 10.....you mean it is a week on saturday.......bvgger obviously had a diary malfunction......i cant make it in 10 days just started an intensive course .....hamster breed recognition from 400 yards .....the exam is in 10 days ....which of course i cant miss as there are no retakes
sorry lads going to have to let you get on with it and meet you there .......dont want to reck my education do we
dont worry about it jim i,ll follow you on my motor bike with a cool bottle of magners at hand just incase
the payment for these t-shirts will be confirmed shortly.
i'm currently in a bit of a legal battle with paypal (having to prove this is for charity etc.) but buying through paypal is one option.
i aim to have the abbey account ready for action on monday/ tuesday (finally!!) so there is the option of paying by cheque and then posting it to me or jon.
***there is also the oppourtunity to pay via a standing order or the like through interent banking but will ned the abbey account details first***
confused...in the e-mail sent out it said £15 each.......but as you both work in retail i am sure you are aware the the customer has the right to demand the advertised price
one last point....not only are you making us abuse our bodies by bikeing 40 miles you now go to screw our mind by taking us in the pub the night before ...probably the only night i wasnt going to be drinking.....you are evil
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
confused...in the e-mail sent out it said £15 each.......but as you both work in retail i am sure you are aware the the customer has the right to demand the advertised price
one last point....not only are you making us abuse our bodies by bikeing 40 miles you now go to screw our mind by taking us in the pub the night before ...probably the only night i wasnt going to be drinking.....you are evil
no retail for me mate - quit that game!
they have got cheaper as we thought we were having to get t-shirts in ontop of the fees turns out the deal was better than expect and therefore we are helping you in this credit crunch and passing on the savings to the consumer
Might have meant me mate Think my Texas Oil Millionaire father will be sponsoring my shirt so I'll PM you some stuff through of details of his payment if he does.
who's disaster - keep up and you want lose your way lol and thats in lincoln lol.
we (i say loosely) biked the route entering into lincoln tonight.
the route now goes via a pub (outside my house) who have offered to do us sausage baps/ chip butties bacon etc. as a regroup point and a place to meet the chairmen (TBC)
there is a GREAT hill (part of which we will ahve to ourselves for say 5mins) it was heavy traffic when i went down there but i was overtaking cars and buses must have been puching 35-40 flat out hardest gear, was good fun!
jon was nowhere to be seen so i waited at SB for like 15mins and then biked back (up the same hill i came down - tis adifferent story on the way up lol) and met him waiting for me like a lost dog at the end of my road. was a relief to see him, i had been sat waiting outisde the fire station and the ambulance station and all of a sudden 2 fire engines and an ambulance left - i thogh cripes jon is under a HGV!!
btw jon the route i did was 10 miles! i thought i had only done say 4-6!
if the weather stays like that it won't be bad at all like LH says the wind is a shame would have been nice the other way - could have got the spinnaker out
Are we going to be meeting the players before or after the match? Really would like to have a signed BTTB official shirt for my signed shirt wall. Also to give Lincoln some stick for getting leathered at home
I asked this after the meeting last week. I think sponges and buckets may be a good thing to pack with you. I know I will be. Looking forward to the function now, any details on that?
I think a tenner would be coming from me too if your serious... I'd hate to stink all day so great idea!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
haha i think josh said that has a joke, but i think hes just roped himself into it....Wunder what his gf will think to 10+ stinking blokes coming in.....
Steep is the idea, people are willing to pay it thats the thing.
Have today confirmed an ambulance exclusively for marinerian and BP....only joking... We do have an ambulance, for all those who will be carrying phones on them i have a direct number for the ambulance which will be distrubuted on the day.. Thanks to St Johns for that... They normal charge £350 for an ambulance, so if anyone does any interviews please get a mention for st Johns ambulance has they are not charging.
Yeah but I didn't get paid as much as I thought I would this month. Could you not charge by the time? 50p for every 30 seconds. I am an expert in 1 minute showers you see.
Steep is the idea, people are willing to pay it thats the thing.
Have today confirmed an ambulance exclusively for marinerian and BP....only joking... We do have an ambulance, for all those who will be carrying phones on them i have a direct number for the ambulance which will be distrubuted on the day.. Thanks to St Johns for that... They normal charge £350 for an ambulance, so if anyone does any interviews please get a mention for st Johns ambulance has they are not charging.
good news that jon, certainly will mention them if anyone asks !
haha i think josh said that has a joke, but i think hes just roped himself into it....Wunder what his gf will think to 10+ stinking blokes coming in.....
you could always offer to share a shower with tellnora and only pay a fiver
As long as i'm not squeezing in there with you Brazil...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
I was out at 7.15 this morning for another 9 mile ride. Wore my base layer which I got for a tenner from sports world. Brilliant kept my chest and back warm but dry. Also wore my new running shoes which were £30 off the shelf at sports world. Did the job. With the breathable fabric I had air conditioned socks. Which were dry when I'd finished.
One thing I am going to try when I train next is to wear some sort of hat as I have a bit of a head/ear ache from the cold.
With regards to tommy tugoose (?) Hes in London at the minute, (just had interview on radio 1) he still hasnt got his gcse results yet. Just said hes back over weekend
We now have bike situation sorted. Transporting of them Ready rent a Car are donating (for free) a Mini bus and Transit Van and Barnes of Lincoln (removal firm) will be picking bikes up as well. We do need a driver for the transit van so if you know of anyone please get in touch by Monday otherwise we will struggle to find one in time. Dave Otter (GTST Chair) will also be providing and driver a second Transit van via his company (sorry dave forgot name of it)
We have only had emails back from 2 people requesting bikes deano and Lukeo If anyone needs one please let me know within 24 hours. I will be at the game tomoro most ppl know on the back of me shirt is bttb 08 (so easy recognisable)
Police have decided we will NOT be needing escort, i have to agree. Cant see why one is necessary. Will be meeting with police at some point next week to discuss finer details.
Changing Facilities - Lincolnshire fire brigade will be providing facilities, there is showers available for women, this is simply down to the men changing in a lecture room, has no other space available, there is also access to toilets for men to change in privacy.
With regards to the signed Blackburn top i want your views, my idea is to put bttb 08 on back at bp and raffle it off at a home game £1 a ticket. winner announced at ht.
With regards to the signed Blackburn top i want your views, my idea is to put bttb 08 on back at bp and raffle it off at a home game £1 a ticket. winner announced at ht.
Other idea ebay. Any views/ideas?
why not drop a book of raffle tickets off at club shop with a A4 sign and ask the club to sell tickets £1 to anyone buying tickets for Blackburn or Lincoln matches ........if you sell 100 it will be a good return......i wouldnt put BttB on till after it is won....just in case a Blackburn fan wants it ....could post about raffle on their website and if anyone want s to buy tickets they could agrange to meet you on wed's to hand over money
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There will be a stall at Lincoln Nth Hykeham Asda's on the 27th August to raise some monies for BTTB 08. Please feel free to donate you can chuck money at me but notes only. lol. Thanks to asda's.
me and jon are thinking we are going to need people to post their 20mile times (if you have only done 10 double it as a rough estimate)
ie. 10miles in 30mins x 2 = 60mins
based on what i am doing, (a pizza eating, guinness drinking, gasping onto his last 7 days until hitting the real world of teaching) i'll be there comfortably by 10am!
so we need to work out what time we are going to meet the lincoln riders at grimblethorpe.
i think what me an jon have found is that based on these times we can work out the groupings
we aim to have 3 groups
Experienced Intermediate Beginner
i don't know what others are doing but i averaged 17.1mph over 20miles whilst Jon averaged 13.6 over the same distance.
you need to be achieving a minimum of 10mph to be able to complete the ride in time.
each group will have a support team - it will then be up to each group when they want a break - obviously breaks will ned to fit in to fill the required ride time.
contact will be kept via mobile as today's ride showed how after not a long period of time the difference between riders (based on the above times) soon gets to 3miles - which is over the radius of walkie talkies.
once people have posted their times we can break it in to the 3 groups and you'll know who you will be biking with.
The plan was always to stick together. You just make it more difficult doing it that way with seperate support cars. It stops being a ride and turns into a race if you do go along with this idea Over the last 5 hours of riding I have averaged 10.4mph and have cycled just over 50 miles. We always worked out how long it would take to an average speed of 10mph and so I worked up to just over 10mph. My bike also won't let me ride over about 20mph for long. Even then, thats going downhill.
Also with you bezzing ahead you will cause the silly younger ones to speed up to you and be knackered before we've even left town.
I suggest we stick to the original plan. I think this will be the general consensus of the group.
Got the bike today and go some paddded shorts, it then kept raining on and off, and tonight got roped into organising a party and putting gezeebo's up for weekend.
I think we will all be fine if we stick together, the faster ones by all means can go ahead makes no odds to me but I will be pacing I don't fancy ending up in hossy with after an asthma attack
i have just come back on cos this disturbs me...as LH states the plan was for us all to stick together...and again the original pace thought practical was 10 mph having an experianced group go ahead is wrong on so many levels with your brilliant organisation you have managed to persaude/make do able an effort many doubted(even marinerian started out as a doubter) some of the riders have got on a bike for the first time in years....and some of us will struggle
surely it should be the job of the experianced to ride the group encouraging , helping , cogjoling(sp)
if you ride ahead then you get to the rest break 10 to 15 ahead of the rest....as the beginners arrive you wilk be ready for the off.....so off you go.....all of a sudden the beginners only have a five stop so not to get too far behind....so the beginners who need the rest stops more end up.....haveing less ..so getting more and more tired
they then get dropped by the intermediates as they struggle....so now you have a group of people who are trying to do probably the hardest thing they have done for years and they are on their own....then resentment will start to creep in.....and then the enjoyment goes and you start to wonder why the bloody hell you bothered thats when the temptation to jump in a support vehicle creeps in and all of a sudden potential sponsorship is lost
also you arrange to meet the lincoln mob(which i am sure a great bunch) you experianced get there and a meeting takes place handshakes ....a coffee....even a pint maybe....then come the intermediateries and handshakes a hug ..no time for a pint......if you decide to stick around long enough..the beginners get there....but they will no longer be beginners in the eyes of the Lincoln mob....they will be the numpties holding everyone up.....more resentment ...more reason to sit in a van and fail the task
you get to lincoln and the lord tennyson...some have a sausage buttie some have a shower the chairmen come along and pics taken......up cpme the numpties at the back....sausage buns cold ....missed the pice......very short rest break and last 2 miles to ground....the experiance at the front taking the admiring glances of the general public as they ride into town....the poor beginners/numpties who have riden their best ...cut short their rest breaks .....missed refreshments to stay on back of group into Lincoln are at the back getting the angry looks from the traffic being held up to let 50 odd bikers show what they can do
so because you can not be bothered to ride with everyone else and you want t show what your youthful legs ...your great bike can do instead of of helping some older fatter well meaning fool on a bike built 20 years ago you will spoil the experiance and the ethos of the whole thing for many
i intead to shake everyones hand at the beginning and wish them luck....and i intend to shake everyones hand at the end and congratulate them....and i intead to stick with the Town fans and welcome the lincoln fans as one big group
sorry if spelling is out ...or some words /phrases are wrong.......but some times you just have to go with what you think is right
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The plan was always to stick together. You just make it more difficult doing it that way with seperate support cars. It stops being a ride and turns into a race if you do go along with this idea Over the last 5 hours of riding I have averaged 10.4mph and have cycled just over 50 miles. We always worked out how long it would take to an average speed of 10mph and so I worked up to just over 10mph. My bike also won't let me ride over about 20mph for long. Even then, thats going downhill.
Also with you bezzing ahead you will cause the silly younger ones to speed up to you and be knackered before we've even left town.
I suggest we stick to the original plan. I think this will be the general consensus of the group.
Can't make the meeting either.
NO it wasn't - this was quashed very early on and why we have campaigned for the number of support vehicles we have!!
sticking together is the worse thing you can do! imagine the traffic chaos caused by a clump of 50 riders - the ride MUST be split up regardless whether it is done by experience or just mixed groups. it was the original plan in the eraly days 'lets all bike to lincoln' and this was fine with say 15 riders which was the original target, however, because it has grown to upwards of 45 we got strict advice by the police.
by law you can only ride 2 a breast, you need to keep at least 2m between bikes (which will vary above that) thats a line 87.5m long (based on a bike being 1.5m in length obv it is longer) you then have the support drivers driving at the same speed.
how is someone going to overtake a potential 100m clump on country roads? furthermore the route takes us down small rural roads (due to less traffic) you won't be able to ride 2 abreast all the time along here making the group even bigger and more dangerous it snakes round corners.
in regards to my 'great bike'
i'm riding an 8 speed off road mountain bike, heavy jump frame, oversized front suspension forks and off road heavy treaded downhill tyres. i bought it in 1999 and used my paper round money to buy strong components and therefore heavy components as it was a jump bike. it is not suited to this ride at all and is even too small for long riding ( a shorter down tube is better for stunts but not for distance ) but its all i've got at the moment, can't afford anything else. the only thing going for me is my SPD pedals which means i'm locked onto the bike which means if the bike crashes i go with it - great for power output, rubbish for the skin lol
its not the bike its the rider as to how you can keep up a high average (of which mine is not high at all - there are riders here that regularily complete 60mile haunts on proper road bikes in ridiculous times) having your bike setup for maximum stroke length and maximising your power transfer i havn't bike properly for years but my technique is still there ofsetting my low fitness.
the ideal jogging speed is 8mph so to do 10mph on a bike is slow. although the statisics show this is what we could drop down to it doesn't mean we should keep to that oyur times brazil show that you can average above this!
as regards to the silly younger ones racing ahead with me?
What young silly riders - on the last check on the database there ain't that many younger than me - plus the briefing will address things such as pacing yourself.
you can't ride to the slowest rider - it will be painful and unfair! imagine the feeling of struggling knowing that there are god knows how many people behind you!! i've been there and its awful!
also, if someones comfort zone is say 85 rpm and thats what their legs are used to to drop that down to 60 rpms is painfull. for example, on the rider today, i started to struggle, checked my bike computer and i was only doing 60 rpms, so why was i in pain? - turns out i had dropped my seat when repairing my bike, lower rpm and the worng seat height had me in agony, as soon as i adjusted those 2 parameters it felt like i had started fresh again.
if they do try to keep up, it won't be long before they drop back, i average around 140-150bpm doing that speed, if someone tries that hard and isn't used to it they will hit anaerobic levels at like 180bpm and the lactic acid build up will have them slowing down after minutes.
i can tell you for free i won't be the fastest rider there by a mile! i will ride at what feels comfortable to me, to another that may seem like i'm racing ahead but for me its how i keep the cramp down and the warmth in my legs. i keep my legs at 70 rpm regardless, i use my gears to allow my legs to do that.
at the end of the day, there will be those that will need the full time to do it in and may have to grind out every mile but you can't ask those to slow down. consider the race for life, london marathon etc. they are all for a good cause etc. but you can't expect them to stick together.
the whole point of meeting at the lord tennyson is so that all groups can get back together, have a drink and bacon bap and rest regroup and then bike the remaining 2.5 miles to sincil bank with the police escort.
so I'M going to ruin the ethos of this am i? what a comment to make! i've done nothing but put hours into this and just because i'm suggesting an idea advised by many you say a thing like that. i have some experience at this but what has helped is info from: the police biking forums arrow cycles and their team gainsborough cycles mates who ride
also it is people like st barnabas that have scrutinised our risk assessment and suggested adding more info about groupings etc. this was further supported by the police. i'm not just making this up.
it is likely that the 1st group won't be the one meeting the lincoln riders but more likely the 3rd group.
the main exclusive meeting point for the riders is the lord tennyson that way there will be the chance for all riders to meet each other over a pint/bacon butty etc. we also hope to get the chairmen to meet there for the rest of the 2.5 mile ride.
lincoln traffic - we have to ride as one group for this, we have a short time to (but long enough) to get through lincoln via police escort and roadblocks. the section this really counts for is lindum hill which is lovely and steep (pedalling hard you can get 35mph easy lol).
i would love to ride all as one group, but not even the professionals can do that so how do you think we can!
we are not going to keep everyone happy with this but i don't give a 5hit when health and safety are concerned.
you search on the internet regarding bike groups, most suggest groups of 8 max! now we certainly can't do that - 3 groups of 15-20 will still be a big enough presence on the road. but will allow cars to overtake safely. i don't want to be in the middle of the pack when a car finds out it has no where to go when overtaking us all.
another point - if you have 1 group of riders with just cars at the front and the back - think of the aggro the cars and st johns will have to go through to get to the middle of the pack.
if we end riding as 1 group - i WILL pull out for health and safety reasons - thats how ridiculous i feel riding as one group is. Not only that updating the police with the news will probably have them shutting the ride down - at one point they were capping the riders rememeber, one of the reasons we got over this was through grouping the riders with support cars front and back of each group.
i get the impression you think i'm some big biker - used to be like 8 years ago and done the odd ride over the past 3/4 years. i'm not after showing my youthful legs because they are not youthfull at all.
maybe naming the groups as experienced etc. was wrong and has got peoples backs up and i fully understand that how they must feel. but i'm afraid that it will naturally breakup even with 1 group, even if your doing 1mph more than someone else after 2 hours your 2miles in front. putting people in groups reduces how spread out you get and vene more so if you use my grouping. at least by grouping you can look out for the peopl in your group and move with their pace rather than just having the odd 1 or 2 in a group then a mile gap once the natural break occurs
your idea of riding in a group is idealistic and unfortuantly not realistic - no offence meant. by your own admittance brazilnut, your going with what you THINK is right' how much experience have you in this sort of thing?
if you have a solution to the problem of: 50 riders highway code health and safety riders of different experience (in know there are some VERY expereinced 50yo riders!) traffic a range of roads (a roads and b roads)
the route has been changed time and time again to allow for safety, we won't be going past any streets lined with people (if any people at all) as it just isn't safe. the ideal route would be done the highstreet with our collection buckets on our handlebars etc. you just can't do that. thats why the lord tennyson is a meet up place. robbie has been great in there to accomodate - do you honestly think if 50 turn up at one your any more likely to get a hot sausage from a small pub kitchen!!
that means you'll do 40 in ~3h 30 add another break in of say 15mins and you have ~3h 45
7am start you are likely to get there for 10.45 (in a perfect world and based on those stats) but call it 11.30 you've arrived in plenty of time, we need to be at sincil at 1.30 that gives you 2 hours to re-coop ready for the last bit and talk to other riders etc.
based on my stats i'm looking at 2h 20 and thats if i take no breaks, i will be doing - i could probably just do 30 without a break but don't fancy it call my time 3hours. one thing i have noticed is that i don't have the endurance i used to have!!
your well on track mate - and say if you classed yourself in the 'beginner' group - your only 30mins behind the 'experienced' group. that 30mins is a great safety buffer though. you'll never be too far away, you have blown out of proportion the affect the grouping will have
few tips:
over inflate the tyres to reduce rolling resistance keep that seat hight (ok you look like a roadie) and keep your optimum power output set your self small targets in the distance (on hard bits i use lamposts!!) psychology plays a huge part in not giving up!
these tips come from a friend who maitains a 30mph constant on his road bike!! eeek!!
i CANNOT wait for the last 2.5 miles all together and partially refreshed riding into sincil bank dumping the bikes and just congratulating everyone.
all down my arms will be putting masking tape with the peoples names i'm doing this for, i look forward to dropping that bike and having 60secs to myself think of those i've done it for.
bl00dy hell havent i opened a can of worms ....i could take the 3 posts apart with quotes and contridict them and be typing here for a day as so much in it is wrong and seen from only one point of view (but we can all be guilty of that) but then i would be in danger of spoiling the attmosphere of the whole ride
i never for once expected one great line of sweaty bikers ....but i did think we could split into groups of 10ish and bee enough space between groups just for cars/vans to bunny hop along ....i never ever expected for one group be so far ahead of the one behind it could no longer see it ....so it could no longer draw energy from it ...as you say "psychology plays a huge part in not giving up!"
(pedalling hard you can get 35mph easy lol)......sorry that is just stupid....i have a very good freind who 10 to 12 years ago biked the 3 peaks challange ...coming down a hill at speed ...he never made a corner ......even now the skin grafts on his face are evident ......little mistakes on a bike at that speed can be tragic.....he never regained any sort of confidence in his apperance
"your idea of riding in a group is idealistic and unfortuantly not realistic - no offence meant. by your own admittance brazilnut, your going with what you THINK is right' how much experience have you in this sort of thing? "
yes it is idealistic but it is also desgin to create a team spirit ...a we can do this together attitude when the legs are buning and the bum is sore ..........i have had no experiance in this...but as far as i know this is your first experiance in organising an event of this magnitude .....so maybe we atre both wrong.....we could both be right in some way .....until it has happened and EXPERIANCE tells us we will never know
brazilnut - just looked at your timings....i am not bothered about my timings or my speed i intend to try and make sure everyone gets there ...feeling good about their achievement
why do i bother......because you care enough to try make a differance and i tried to acknowledge this with my opening line with your brilliant organisation you have managed to persaude/make do able an effort many doubted(even marinerian started out as a doubter) some of the riders have got on a bike for the first time in years
yes i am being idealistic...i am thinking of the riders as a team which needs to work together as a team and it needs the better /fitter /more organised riders to HELP the others
it is my opinion and hopes for the day and this is the last time i will state it ...dont ask me about it any time after issac hill as i will not be able to breath ......i will be buying Citymariner and Lincolnmariner a pint as a thankyou for all your hard work...NewtoN i will clip round the ear for suggesting it ...
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Another update from the Czech Republic and the "other" bike ride set for next saturday. The training is going very well so I'm happy that we should all get to the match in good condition and on time. I've now got another 4 guys riding with me and also a van & driver plus feeding crew. Getting that lot organised sems to take up as much time as I've spent on my bike over the last week!
Anyway, good look to all taking part in BTTB, I hope your training is good and above all, try to enjoy it and be proud of what you are all doing.
bl00dy hell havent i opened a can of worms ....i could take the 3 posts apart with quotes and contridict them and be typing here for a day as so much in it is wrong and seen from only one point of view (but we can all be guilty of that) but then i would be in danger of spoiling the attmosphere of the whole ride
i never for once expected one great line of sweaty bikers ....but i did think we could split into groups of 10ish and bee enough space between groups just for cars/vans to bunny hop along ....i never ever expected for one group be so far ahead of the one behind it could no longer see it ....so it could no longer draw energy from it ...as you say "psychology plays a huge part in not giving up!"
(pedalling hard you can get 35mph easy lol)......sorry that is just stupid....i have a very good freind who 10 to 12 years ago biked the 3 peaks challange ...coming down a hill at speed ...he never made a corner ......even now the skin grafts on his face are evident ......little mistakes on a bike at that speed can be tragic.....he never regained any sort of confidence in his apperance
"your idea of riding in a group is idealistic and unfortuantly not realistic - no offence meant. by your own admittance brazilnut, your going with what you THINK is right' how much experience have you in this sort of thing? "
yes it is idealistic but it is also desgin to create a team spirit ...a we can do this together attitude when the legs are buning and the bum is sore ..........i have had no experiance in this...but as far as i know this is your first experiance in organising an event of this magnitude .....so maybe we atre both wrong.....we could both be right in some way .....until it has happened and EXPERIANCE tells us we will never know
brazilnut - just looked at your timings....i am not bothered about my timings or my speed i intend to try and make sure everyone gets there ...feeling good about their achievement
why do i bother......because you care enough to try make a differance and i tried to acknowledge this with my opening line with your brilliant organisation you have managed to persaude/make do able an effort many doubted(even marinerian started out as a doubter) some of the riders have got on a bike for the first time in years
yes i am being idealistic...i am thinking of the riders as a team which needs to work together as a team and it needs the better /fitter /more organised riders to HELP the others
it is my opinion and hopes for the day and this is the last time i will state it ...dont ask me about it any time after issac hill as i will not be able to breath ......i will be buying Citymariner and Lincolnmariner a pint as a thankyou for all your hard work...NewtoN i will clip round the ear for suggesting it ...
The only thing i will want is lucozade followed by coffee followed by a walkie top shelfer (expensive) lol
For all those reading the lil debate about the breaking up of the groups, please do not worry.
This is one thing we HAVE to look at. We are still in the planning process about the riding, we have 4 days to sort this, this is why views are better than none, please do not feel like it is an argument, we need to be looking at all sides to the debate and assesing which is better.
Just please do not take personal digs at each other!
We have been given a deadline of Thursday to get all the finer details of how/when we will be cycling. The police have already confirmed they WILL stop us on the road from louth to grimblethorpe if we are all in one group, so we will be breaking up between the two points.
I was hoping it was something that could be sorted on the day, but due to mine and Josh's cycle ride last night we decided we had to get the views has josh finished half an hour before me, (did go slightly the wrong way when i turned on the the a46 dual carriage way instead of carring on the a15) i managed to keep going thanks to my phones music and cursing josh for leaving me but will power got me going has i new i had a time to beat.
On the Dual carriage way i had a bloke in front of me on a bike (could only just see him) and he was my target, i was determined to overtake him, took a while but managed it and my normal speed.
Everything will work out fine, we have some more experienced riders and some not so. I averaged 13 mph which i thought (while riding) was very slow, but had lots of headwind so was very pleased with it.
The target speed is 10-12 ideally 12mph. There is deadlines We HAVE to leave the lord tennyson at 1pm so ideally we need to be there for 12.30pm which is still 5 and half hours, plenty of time if we went at 12mph we should be there before 12pm.
But in all honesty we can debate and argue all this, and on the day it will probably be totally different, we cant say a b and c go in the front group d e f in middle as e will probably have bursts of energy and want to get in the front pack while b drops back down to the last group etc etc these groups are basis for strength and fitness not on face value. (hope you all understood that last paragpraph)
We will be fully discussing all health and safety on friday. IT is ESSENTIAL that as many come as possible to save me/josh explaining everything again the next morning when we will need to be preparing A) for the ride B) Convoys C) St Johns D)any other problems occouring on the day.
WIth regards to bikes, ive spoken to dave smith who is going to ask the caretaker if he will open up bp at 6.30 so we can get our bikes. Ive asked if we can take them to bp on the friday night. (will confirm this on tuesday)
Ill be in the imp from 11ish (bttb 08 back of town top) so if anyone is about please say hello, as there is still alot of riders, im still to meet and greet
We will also be having a after ride meeting at some point of the following week, this will be a debrief of anything that went wrong, things that were better etc etc just so it can all be minuted and kept for records for the basis of the next fishy charity bike ride.
Sponsor money to be collected by 13/8/08 at the LATEST. We will arrange a time and place before the Home match on that day for monies to be signed off and handed over. You must sign two forms, one to say you collected x amount and another to say you handed it to me and/or Josh, (this is for legal reasons).
i have just come back on cos this disturbs me...as LH states the plan was for us all to stick together...and again the original pace thought practical was 10 mph having an experianced group go ahead is wrong on so many levels with your brilliant organisation you have managed to persaude/make do able an effort many doubted(even marinerian started out as a doubter) some of the riders have got on a bike for the first time in years....and some of us will struggle
surely it should be the job of the experianced to ride the group encouraging , helping , cogjoling(sp)
if you ride ahead then you get to the rest break 10 to 15 ahead of the rest....as the beginners arrive you wilk be ready for the off.....so off you go.....all of a sudden the beginners only have a five stop so not to get too far behind....so the beginners who need the rest stops more end up.....haveing less ..so getting more and more tired
they then get dropped by the intermediates as they struggle....so now you have a group of people who are trying to do probably the hardest thing they have done for years and they are on their own....then resentment will start to creep in.....and then the enjoyment goes and you start to wonder why the bloody hell you bothered thats when the temptation to jump in a support vehicle creeps in and all of a sudden potential sponsorship is lost
also you arrange to meet the lincoln mob(which i am sure a great bunch) you experianced get there and a meeting takes place handshakes ....a coffee....even a pint maybe....then come the intermediateries and handshakes a hug ..no time for a pint......if you decide to stick around long enough..the beginners get there....but they will no longer be beginners in the eyes of the Lincoln mob....they will be the numpties holding everyone up.....more resentment ...more reason to sit in a van and fail the task
you get to lincoln and the lord tennyson...some have a sausage buttie some have a shower the chairmen come along and pics taken......up cpme the numpties at the back....sausage buns cold ....missed the pice......very short rest break and last 2 miles to ground....the experiance at the front taking the admiring glances of the general public as they ride into town....the poor beginners/numpties who have riden their best ...cut short their rest breaks .....missed refreshments to stay on back of group into Lincoln are at the back getting the angry looks from the traffic being held up to let 50 odd bikers show what they can do
so because you can not be bothered to ride with everyone else and you want t show what your youthful legs ...your great bike can do instead of of helping some older fatter well meaning fool on a bike built 20 years ago you will spoil the experiance and the ethos of the whole thing for many
i intead to shake everyones hand at the beginning and wish them luck....and i intend to shake everyones hand at the end and congratulate them....and i intead to stick with the Town fans and welcome the lincoln fans as one big group
sorry if spelling is out ...or some words /phrases are wrong.......but some times you just have to go with what you think is right
I'm in complete agreement. Let's do this together. If that means some going slower than they would like then that's how it should be. For the reord, I expect to be in the intermediate group of riders but if I get ahead of any of my chums (we are all doing this for the same reason. We're all in it together) then I'll be pacing myself accordingly.
Come on lads n lasses. The age/fitness differences are massive. Let's be realistic and do this together.
i'll be in the alomst crippled group right at the back but aslong as we get there together and set of together im not to fussed, i would rather stay at the back for the whole ride then be near the front and everyone behind me
Sponsor money to be collected by 13/8/08 at the LATEST. We will arrange a time and place before the Home match on that day for monies to be signed off and handed over. You must sign two forms, one to say you collected x amount and another to say you handed it to me and/or Josh, (this is for legal reasons).
I assume deadline for cash in is 13-09? I'm abroad from the day after the bike for a couple of weeks. I'll sort it out ASAP but I'll still be away on 13-09. I'd pay you before I get the cash in from my sponsors but holiday money is tight. I'll get on it as soon as I get home.
[/b]jeez- i would love to do this together but we can't end of
I AM looking from one point of view - THE SAFE ONE
read my bit about having a clump of riders 100m long.
[b]we will still be doing it together regardless of groups whether they be by experience or just group a,b and c.
you pick up on all the off comments i posted but none of the nitty gritty ones.
you just carry on with your 'all doing together line' withiout considering my posts regarding road safety.
35mph down a hill isn't fast for an experienced rider when road bikers can average that on the flat - if you don't want to go that fast you don't, i was merely highlghting how nice this hill was at the end of the ride. this section of the ride will be under police escort so we need to stick together.
Furthermore, it will be just as tragic being clumped together when some idiot boy racer comes steaming past us!!
BP you need to consider my post regarding the clump of riders and chances for cars to overtake as well as enabling the medical teams to get to an accident.
i've admitted that naming the groups by experience was wrong of me
WE HAVE TO USE GROUPINGS WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT
please guys, i WANT to do this as a big group, but we are not allowed.
through traffic lights safely (stops people jumping lights) allow cars to overtake safely allows medical attention to delivered swiftly (the last thing you want is everyone stopping on a grass verge!!) allows groups to support each other and tailor the pace for those in each group allows mechanical problems for 1 person to affect 1 group and not the whole pack (again you don't want everyone stopping with traffic still passing) allows groups to tailor their breaks rather than disrupting everyone (regardless of experience)
these groups will be staggered to give enough distance between them for safety and should not exceed more than 1/2 hour between the front car and the last car. thats the group roughly spread over 5miles - this is like a mile between each group - hopefully we don't have to stretch to this and we keep it to more like 2-3.
this is based on EVERYONE doing the same pace of say 12mph average.
they will be mixed with a range of ability (but we need to know your intended ability) so thhat experience can push on 'beginners' adn have mechanical knowledge in case anything happens.
there will also be a first aider in each group to give immediate first aid.
my first post regarding groups by ability was WRONG, i didn't mean to split the groups by ability and cause all this aggro that was just the way of splitting as an example which entered my head first.
they will be mixed with a range of ability (but we need to know your intended ability) so thhat experience can push on 'beginners' adn have mechanical knowledge in case anything happens.
there will also be a first aider in each group to give immediate first aid.
That was the obvious answer from the off I think, Mixed groups if ability not different levels of ability, it would of just destroyed morale as Brazil said. In an ideal world we would of all done it together as one, but lincs and citmariner have put some much into this it is unbelievable to think how much of there own time this has taken up. They get told what to do for the best and in all of our interests so its not like there trying to dampen the spirits of the ride. Only helping us all, I am very greatful of everything they have done we have two top lads sorting us out so not to worry
is it 3 or 4 groups we will be having? we should all average the same speed hopefully, how about first group leave BP at 7 then next at 5 past or 10 past etc is that what we would of done?
(jon - lincolnsmariner posting this, cant be arsed to log out of joshs account)
just need a little information from some of ya, If you are a first aider please let us know asap, we need one in each group. Yes we do have a st johns ambulance but if in an emergency we need first aiders there and then.
With regards to groups, can you all post or pm me (lincolnsmariner) or this account (josh's) if you want to be riding with anyone (were divising groups (PROVISIONAL ONLY) and how you would rate your cycling, i.e beginning intermidate or experienced....ALL GROUPS TO BE OF MIXED ABILITY.
We will explain in full why the groups are being done at the meeting on friday at 6.30pm in the imp function room (straight down to bottom past pool tables) ask staff if you get lost.
We have excrement loads going on we have to organise two meetings sort agendas and finalise what we need to discuss. we have meetings with police, council, lcfc and various press. We also are meeting with fire brigade and on top of that we both have to do crap loads of normal work (i got to do 48 hrs this week) plus we have blackburn wednesday and sainsburys thursday which pretty much takes two days off our week.
We also are sorting it now, so that we are not messing with this friday.
I know it seems simple to do but from our point it isnt.
we have devised the three groups (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
group one: Josh's group Josh land edward newton matthew lond phil patton james stolworthy david blastland barry evans peter salisbury alex green howard smith john miles jr
Group 2 Leons group Leon harding julie hostad micheal burns martin burns luke ohara vicki lamb sharron wilkinson jason paget ian blakemore steven burnett tom curtiss
Jons group Jon spurr gary swan dean campbell jordan houlston (the yorkie lover aka scone boi) david booth alec gilliant john wright matthew watkinson grant bailey steve turner steve clayborne liam morris
Tom Curtiss is out of the ride, but will help support in any way he can. Don't think Matty Watkinson is either. Please put Alec Gilliart in my group with me and luke and you have a squad. Dug out my radios. Could only find two but another two shouldn't be hard to find.
Shouldn't think Grant Baily will do it now either as he left today in the 75th minute.
nope your in my group matey! ** oh oops your on my carpet floor but i must have missed reading your name out to jon when he was typing it LOL- sorry mate**
there are several reasons the groups are provisonally in this order:
1. there is an experianced rider in each group 2. there is an organiser in each group 3. there is a first aider in each group 4. people who i know who have trained together/ familly are in a group together (eg phil and brazilnut or the burns' lot)
if you have a problem with the groupings please PM me (citymariner) as i curently have all your names neatly cut out on my floor ready to move around etc.
Tom Curtiss is out of the ride, but will help support in any way he can. Don't think Matty Watkinson is either. Please put Alec Gilliart in my group with me and luke and you have a squad. Dug out my radios. Could only find two but another two shouldn't be hard to find.
Shouldn't think Grant Baily will do it now either as he left today in the 75th minute.
Tom Curtiss is out of the ride, but will help support in any way he can. Don't think Matty Watkinson is either. Please put Alec Gilliart in my group with me and luke and you have a squad. Dug out my radios. Could only find two but another two shouldn't be hard to find.
Shouldn't think Grant Baily will do it now either as he left today in the 75th minute.
Group One Josh Lane (orgainiser) Edward Newton Liam Morris Matthew Newton (orgainiser) liam morris Matthew Lond Phil Patton (first aider TBC) James Stoloworthy David Blastland Howard Smith John Miles JR Steve Turner (first aider)
Group two Leon Harding (orgainiser) Barry Evans Julie Hostad (first aider TBC) Micheal burns martin Burns Luke Ohara Vicki lamb Sharon Wilkinson Steven Burnett alec gilliant Grant Bailey (possible drop out)
Group Three Jon Spurr (orgainier/ first aider) Gary Swan Dean Campbell Jordan Houlston David Booth John Wright Steve Claybourne Peter Salisbury Alex Green. Jason Pagnet Ian Blakemore
group 2 has not got a confimered first aider, as a result it may become group 3 and have the ambulance directly behind providing that group with a qualified first aider.
I am still riding but I'm not a qualified first aider. I don't know where that misunderstanding has come from! Maybe because I joked about my age when i signed up and said I could be mum to the younger riders and help with scraped knees if they fell off their bikes. Only a joke though, I'm useless in any sort of medical emergency. Sorry!
It was me who said you were one i crossed wires there. Bp we have you down as a first aider, the reason your in my group is cos were trying to keep u and ian together (seen as u done training together) we have a ambulance following so group 2 will become 3 so that have ambulance first and then group 1 and 2 have 2 first aiders.
It was at the roundabout at that lil pub, they were coming up the road as i was going down it, so they had to stop and turn round (lights on) so i just went full speed then i had that nice hill to go down (going straight past cop shop) then turned and went down back of walkabout lol
being in the first group does that mean i will have more time for beer ........he says hopefully ......we are not going at 17 miles an hour are we.....he ask's worriedly
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being in the first group does that mean i will have more time for beer ........he says hopefully ......we are not going at 17 miles an hour are we.....he ask's worriedly
not sure if he is a confirmed rider but i do know he has been collecting sponsorship...Dave Wright ....came to last meeting and asked if he could ride ....i believe he is still doing it ....i also know he would like to ride with me ....it makes him feel good seeing me wheeze and cough by fuller street
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not sure if he is a confirmed rider but i do know he has been collecting sponsorship...Dave Wright ....came to last meeting and asked if he could ride ....i believe he is still doing it ....i also know he would like to ride with me ....it makes him feel good seeing me wheeze and cough by fuller street
Sat with Dave at the match yesterday. He thinks he's doing it. Is coming to the meeting on Thursday with all his forms duly completed.
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
i currently don't have info on Dave Wright, Jon may have it. Can you remember if he filled in a disclaimer and rider details.
If dave hasn't can you ask him to get the following to me via contact@biketothebank.co.uk
name full address postcode medical history Medication Next of kin Next of kin contact bike required?
we will then need a signed disclaimer to be given in at the meeting on friday (at the latest the saturday morning!)
i'm sure i can fit another rider in my group so get that info to be ASAP!!
i don't want to give too much info that will be given on the meeting on friday, however i understand some do not respond well to being talked out (aural learning) so he is a bit of info on the groups and how it will work on the day.
there will be 3 groups as you have seen above.
at 7am these will set off in staggered 5mins so,
GRP1: 7am GRP2: 7.05 GRP3: 7.10
this will get us off grimsby road by the required 7.15. as you know there are also traffic lights so depending on the lights 1 group and support car will go through at a time. this should naturally put a little distance between the groups (still in view) but on traveling to grimsby with jon yesterday we were trying to judge the best gap between the groups so a car could overtake, slow down and tuck in between another group for example. we think around 6-8 car lengths between groups will give enough space.
i hope that explains things to a certain degree.
the itinery for friday night is:
1) Disclaimer and Rider info check 2) T-shirts (available on the night for a mesely £10) 3) Equipment 4) Route and Accident Hotspots - inc. detailed arrival at Sincil bank 5) Registering on arrival at BP (3 stations 1 for each group) 6) Groupings and group leaders 7) Support cars Protocol for medical and mechanical emergencies 9) Full time departure procedure
it would be great if someone had a projector and could bring one also if someone is up for taking the minutes of the meeting that would be great too!!
rememeber its in the IMP @ 6.30 on the 29th August (this friday)
Dave took all releavent forms with him and i will remind him he has to have all filled in by Friday
one small question to everyone...the fishy t shirts commemorating the ride ...are people planning to wear them for the ride.....are you planning on changing into them for the game so people know how you got there and if you go on pitch....or are they just keeping them for a keep sake....cant spell prosperity
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is there still any fishy T-shirts left? if so could I have a large one please. I would rather wear it if we go on the pitch or for the photo's etc riding in it would get rather messy lol LH you mentioned a base layer? whats one of them? do you recommend one and where from?
Oh last thing I still need a lift back to GY thanks
barriner - what is your full name (PM) if you want then i can put you down for a t-shirt
Baselayers can be of 2 sorts
1. if you watch the cricket/ football you may have seen sportsmen wearing these tight fighting tops these help keep the muscles supported and warm 2. fast wicking material (i wear berghaus/ gill stuff) is a fabric designed to transfer moisture on the skin to the top of the material, the air travelling over the top then evapourates the moisture keeping you dry and more importantly warm - that moisture will turn cold as soon as you stop leading to possible cramp problems etc. the downside with the stuff is wearing something on top of a 'baselayer' is it reduces the efficency of the wicking material
intersport do a range of stuff as do Blacks.
i think LH has sourced some stuff from tesco if i'm not mistaken?
WE HAVE ONLY 16 T-SHIRTS LEFT - 15 AFTER BARRINER SENDS HIS FULL NAME TO ME - THEY ARE GOING FAST, ONLY £10!!
and the top line.....is that to keep warm or avoid embarrassment if it is really cold
after me pulling a 'buckley' over the group thing (haha) we decided on the atributes to the groups and one of them was making sure people are with the people they trained with etc.
lol, to be honest it does help keep it tucked in - as you may know your balls take a battering when biking (hence investing in a good saddle and cycle shorts help!)
but yes unfortuantly for the gag, it is to keep some heat in my quads/hams/ calfs (not meaning to have a dig but if i'm not going at my usual speed (299,792,458 metres per second - my legs will be colder )
I have a NikePro base layer as used by Wayne Rooney and Danny Boshell. I would highly recommend as it keeps you warm/cool and dry. It was £9.99 at 70% off from Sports World. GET THEM WHILE THEY ARE HOT.
Broke one of my final fortnight rules and drank over two pints today. Can I be briefed on Wednesday in Blackburns pub please.
I have a NikePro base layer as used by Wayne Rooney and Danny Boshell. I would highly recommend as it keeps you warm/cool and dry. It was £9.99 at 70% off from Sports World. GET THEM WHILE THEY ARE HOT.
Broke one of my final fortnight rules and drank over two pints today. Can I be briefed on Wednesday in Blackburns pub please.
i think we will be aloud of pitch as organisers leon and i haven't drunk since the tranmere game
Looking more and more likely that I will have to ring in sick on friday so anybody who is in my group please turn up as I would like to meet you.
Are us organisers going to go down 15 minutes early on the day? I have a feeling I will do that anyway.
yeah the meeting is at 6.30.
me and jon are going to louth first to pick up the t-shirts and then hope ot get to the imp early, have a coke/g ames of ppol and go over anything other details to the power point.
so will be there way before the thing starts.
on the day me and jon aim to be there at 6.
would be great to see you there LH as a group leader!
I have a NikePro base layer as used by Wayne Rooney and Danny Boshell. I would highly recommend as it keeps you warm/cool and dry. It was £9.99 at 70% off from Sports World. GET THEM WHILE THEY ARE HOT.
Broke one of my final fortnight rules and drank over two pints today. Can I be briefed on Wednesday in Blackburns pub please.
jeez that is cheap those proskins are £50-60!!
don't think there is time brief you in the pub. me and jon worked from 3 when we got back from the match till 9pm just working out what we need to get across. you'll have a sheet with your responsibilities given to you at the meeting along with the support crews.
i would give you them now but they are scribbled on paper and i'm yet to type them up.
Yeah I meant on the day, I will be picking the wife up at 5.45 and so will be there around 6.15 with a huge flask of coffee and a van load of pro-plus.
just a question....if someone gets a puncture what is the plan...into back of transit ..mend it and out again ...or will there be spare tyres/ inner tubes in the donated stuff so it can just be changed .....and if so will you need wheels sizes ...i assume most will be on 26" tyres
i think anyone getting a puncture will be unlucky...........and also is teco giving bottled water or the new fangled energy/isotonic drinks
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there is a protocol set for: 1) minor injury/ mechanical breakdown 2) major incident/ mechanical breakdown.
we have vouchers from wilkinson to a small sum.
this week we will buy 7-8 puncture repair kits, couple of lengths of cable and a few inner tubes.
we can't stock, as you'll understand, a full range of stuff.
to a certain degree it may have to come down to riders maybe sticking a inner tube in with their kit or in their support car. Especailly if their equipment is specialized.
if for example, grp1 gets a puncture, the leader is notified and tells the support car the problem. grp1 and car1 pulls over to sort the problem. in the meantime car2 - grp2 -minibus - grp3 - van/ambulance overtake changing the order of the ride to:
and yes we have vouchers from morrison/tesco for drinks - we won't have like 120 we will have enough for all riders at the half way point stop at grimblethorpe.
we do suggest you take advantage of your bottle cages and put some of your own drink in there, i wear a hydration pack made by camelbak, you can get cheap variants for under a tenner - check tesco extra in cleethorpes i think they do them.
like you say a puncture will be unlucky, i think we all know how to deal with a puncture but in each group is a rider with 'experiance' to hopefully accelerate the fix.
Think I will stock my car full of bottles of water for anyone in the best of the three groups to grab one at any point. I will also take this oppurtunity to recommend raisins. Can get a decent amount on yourself and are good to keep energy and blood sugar up. Any other snacks?
i will have pump , spanner , screwdriver and punture repair kit on my bike ............. it will .also will have a fat sweaty bloke panting on my bike but cant do mush about that
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Josh's training involves going across the road to the pub to get drunk for free, mine involves riding most days even for an hour only and trying to help in avoiding morrsions to completely flood (flipping water board!!!!)
been going in there for the past 4 years. they have a new 0.5 landlord called robbie who is a top bloke, he has really helped out and been receptive to ideas (he even offered the place up as a disco for the riders afterwards supplying food and entertainment for free!)
so guys when we go there, buy a pint or two, his enthusiasm is double edged - 1) he wants the best for us and the ride 2) he wants some money behind the bar. only a natural way of gaining exposure and profits in this difficult time for public houses and businesses alike.
i'm afraid the only 'real' ale they have on is greene king IPA, strictly not classed as the micro brewery original as it was bought out. just round the corner though is the strugglers and the victoria which is currently having a 24 beer real ale festival!!!
and just to rub it in chris... its about 300 yards from my house!
Just proves i do all the hard work while u stand around taking silly photos....(which u cant do properly...) Good job i didnt take my laptop i would of put the first 3 pictures of u acting gay with your lil poses on ur memory on here......
Just proves i do all the hard work while u stand around taking silly photos....(which u cant do properly...) Good job i didnt take my laptop i would of put the first 3 pictures of u acting gay with your lil poses on ur memory on here......
Sorry couldnt resist
those pics are for a project - it actually looks quite good overlaying loads of different poses (no matter how silly) - no creativity you see jon!
i'll have you know some of my photo's are going into national comps and people have actually bought them - so much for not taking proper photos (and this is after you removed my front element rather than the lens cap when you had a go!!) that was a £300 lens!!
How is everyone feeling i am switching from some sort of mania for punishment and looking forward to it to a manic dread of what have i said i would do .....stuck on 12 hour nights all week so wont be drinking which is good ...but does mean i will be gagging for a pint Friday at meeting which is bad
not sure if to say that is it and hope i have enough in legs ...or to do one more 20 miler wednesday mornign straight after night shift............................will it make much differance
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A rider has kindly brought together these tips for eating for the ride, feel free to copy and print for your reference:
Eating is an intrinsic part of cycling. If you get your food intake wrong, it doesn’t matter how fit you are - you could just ‘hit the wall’ (experience the dreaded bonk). Even many top pros can get their food intake wrong; insufficient food is a big factor in explaining an unexpectedly poor performance. As well as eating the right amount of food, it is also important to eat healthy foods which offer more than just calories.
These are some tips for eating and cycling:
Right Balance Protein / Carbohydrates. One mistake cyclists can make is to just eat carbohydrates; but for recovery and long term good health, you will need a mix of carbs and protein.
Avoid Too Many Simple Sugars. When you are very active, it is tempting to feel that you will burn off simple sugars, found in sweets and chocolates. However, even though you may burn off the calories, it is important to bear in mind these foods have nil nutritional value and can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which is not desirable. It is better to base calorie intake primarily on complex carbohydrates such as grains, lentils and pasta. These provide steady blood sugar levels and not just an immediate ‘hit’
Don’t Wait Until Hungry.
When riding, it is important to eat constantly and not wait until you feel hungry. If you wait until you are hungry it will be too late. This is important for races lasting over 2 hours such as a 100 mile time trial. There is only so much food the body can take per hour, therefore, there should be a constant supply of food.
What Are Good Foods to Eat When Cycling?
Bananas (although has high glycaemic index) Muesli bars (mixture of food) Sandwich rolls e.g. jam sandwiches, banana sandwhiches, Apples. Custom energy bars. Tend to be expensive, but can choose bars which have mixture of carbs and protein. I often buy similar bars, which are not spefically manufactured for athletes. These tend to be cheaper. For example, Frusli bars, Nutri Grain bars e.t.c. Liquid energy. - The simplest way to take on board energy. Good for short races where digestion is difficult. Eating For Recovery.
It is just as important to eat food for recovery as it is food before and during a race. Some people like to take recovery drinks which enable easy absorption of carbs and protein.
Glycaemic Index
Foods with a high glycaemic index increase the blood sugars rapidly. Foods with a low glycaemic index raise blood sugar levels gradually over a period of time. Therefore, before the start of a ride and at the beginning of a ride it is good to eat foods with relatively low glycaemic index. These foods include: apples, bran, spaghettic, baked beans.
Foods with a high glycaemic index are better eaten at the end of a ride. High GI foods include: bananas, potatoes, jelly beans
Eat for the Next Day. Don’t just think about the present day; think about how your food will affect your ride on the next day. If you have a long ride for tomorrow, eat good quantities of complex carbohydrates the day or two preceding.
the telewag rang me and asked for names of the riders and i gave them in the order. I dont know why u and leon have been cut out, and i dont know why they mixed the names up.
Is the article any good? Wont have chance to see it till tonight!
We held a meeting with lcfc riders which was basically a dress rehearsal for fridays meeting, we found out where there were a few problems and bits that needed expanding.
I want to do a meetings from it, but then it kinda gives away the meeting on friday. So therefore i wont, because i want everyone there.
it was mainly a light change to the route (the stop at grimblethorpe will be after the hill and not before)
a few concerns were aired about the transfer from the dual carriageway to south park - this is a two laned jnc that goes to one lane on south park.
the support drivers will come into play here and will be briefed in their packs as well as on friday.
it was aired that it would be nice to get everyone on to the puitch, we agree but it depends whether LCFC will allow it.
there are some experienced riders with the LCFC and they cannot emphasis enough the need to get a bike ride longer than 20miles on the legs before the event - especially if you have never done this kind of distance before.
i also had some backing regarding the seat height being 109% of your leg measurement - i get the pee taken out of me by jon for it - but i know how much of a difference it makes!
with only 350 tickets sold its hardly the PR to enthiuse people to go buy a ticket - can see this being a very disapointing climax to the ride...
ian and jams - you have been added to the list - i hope to get rid of all these tees at this rate.
ian passport will be given back on friday if thats ok?
I will say for both of us, we have 7 t-shirts left??
unless you order one within the next 24 hours you probably will be left disapointed as i believe we will sell out. This are a one of and no more are going to be ordered.
What are the chest sizes? I want one but not sure if i'll be a L or XL
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
i would say your a large phil. they are quite generous on the sizings (fruit of the loom)
i've put you down for a large as they are the lowest ones in stock and i'm sure that will be fine the XL's are big (using the st barnabas tees as a guide)
I spoke to dave smith today regarding bikes He will be contacting me tomoro, to see if they can be secured in bp on friday and open up bp on sat morning
I spoke to dave smith today regarding bikes He will be contacting me tomoro, to see if they can be secured in bp on friday and open up bp on sat morning
i don't envy whoever has that job - wouldn't hold out on that as there is only a couple of people who have asked for that facility. no point disturbing the club if soeone can just keep it at there house for a night. it'd be embarressing if it was all arranged and it was just blakey's bike!
i would say your a large phil. they are quite generous on the sizings (fruit of the loom)
i've put you down for a large as they are the lowest ones in stock and i'm sure that will be fine the XL's are big (using the st barnabas tees as a guide)
Looks like i might have to lose another inch or two off my man boobs then before sat
I'm sure a large will be fine, thanks!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Ive spoken to Dave Smith today, He has confirmed we are able to store bikes in the lower carlsberg bar, all riders must be there before 4.45 at the LATEST i.e why i asked josh to say 4.30 but some are working.
The caretaker will open up the bar in the morning at around 6.30 6.45 but he will be there before 6.45. We do need numbers though of how many wish to use this facility.
Also Dave has asked me if all riders have tickets we know of one person who hasnt. If town win tonight (have little faith) there will more than likely be a little surge, we still dont expect it to be a sell out BUT it is an all ticket event. If you dont have a ticket you wont get in. Email or pm me if you havent got one and can you indicate when you will getting one so the club can make sure there is enough for bttb participants/support/family.
As I come to the end of yet another shift at work and i now realise only 1 more night shift before the ride i thought i would just pop on and wish all those attending the Sainsburys thing with Peter Jackson the best of luck
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Just got back from the fundraiser at sainsburys....jeez it was tiring, made a lot of money (not counted it yet) had a laugh with jacko (nealy ran me over on a bike in store) drunk grant brown there youth team coach off (not my fault he had a trolley full of booze and was happening to be standing where i was taking a photo) and got some free drinks for lincoln riders.
Have to agree chopper Jacko was funny cycling round the store shouting out where's Alan Buckley. LH sainsburys donated 12 energy drinks to each set of fans, don't moan as i asked asda's yesterday and they gave me 4 fruit shoots ffs.
last update from the Czech Republic before you and us do the ride on Saturday. There will be 9 of us doing the ride over here and all being well we expect to raise about £300. I'm just hoping my new Town shirt arrives in the post tommorow so I can be seen puffing and panting my way through the moravian countryside in style.
Hopefully I'll be able to get a couple of piccy's of the "other" ride and get them on here when we're finnished.
last update from the Czech Republic before you and us do the ride on Saturday. There will be 9 of us doing the ride over here and all being well we expect to raise about £300. I'm just hoping my new Town shirt arrives in the post tommorow so I can be seen puffing and panting my way through the moravian countryside in style.
Hopefully I'll be able to get a couple of piccy's of the "other" ride and get them on here when we're finnished.
Good luck to you all,
UTM
Brno Mariner.
This is a bit like Live aid. Can we get Sky to do simultaneous broadcasts as we all set off? And Across Europe.........
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You would of all seen in the email i put out earlier that i asked the charity reps to meet us at 2.15pm at SB. St Andrews Rep Mike will be seeing us off at 7am on Saturday then will meet us there....Nice of him.
Got the reply mate, also just completed my final bike ride before the big day, just a short 15 miler, but there was a strong head wind and along some long bumpy tracks which made it a bit tougher, overall pretty pleased with my progress and really looking forward to the ride now.
Think myself and Brazilnut are going on Compass FM tomorrow for a brief chat and a final promotional push. We were wondering if anyone would like us to say anything in particular? If so could you either reply on here or PM myself before dinnertime tomorrow. We're going down about 2.45 tomorrow so keep a listen out on everyones favourite local station (ahem, cough splutter!!!).
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Hi Phil, ive emailed brazil with certain requests for the show. Just a thank you to: Ready rent a car (lending us mini bus and transit van (driver needed pm me if available) Barnes of lincoln, for rescuing us at the last minute. (taking majority of bikes back to gy for free) Jo Carmicheal at Humberside Police (ops team) she has helped out massively with this.
Sounds good, i'll give you organisers a big mention too for all the amazing hard work you've put in. Hope your feeling pretty proud at the minute (if not completely knackered)?
Going to be a great day and the weather forecast looks pretty good too! Shame the wind direction can't change to a north easterly...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Erm me personally, im kinda proud of being able to do it, but were not long away and alot still needs sorting, so me and josh got long hard day tomoro (as well as he got to do school work) come 3pm when were all there safely then, we will be able to sit back and just relax and be happy with what weve worked so hard to make happen, not just for us. But for the main people - you guys.
Jako was a laugh he said watch this it's easy to walk out with anything and the security guard's face was a picture. He did not know what to do as Jacko walked towards the exit with a crate of stella under his arm. Then tried to run Lincolnmariner over on a bike Well done though your efforts in all of this have been magnificent . With me just organising two little events has opened my eyes and for you lot to donate all this time & effort is something special. I just wish a few more imps could have bitten the bullet and got involved . Those imps that have helped i could not have asked for more.
With the videos were captured today weve got a special title for it and caption "The Real Peter Jackson" Peter jackson causes havoc attempting to run over a local rival fan on his cycle he was riding around sainsburys. Once he failed this, he plotted on to steal a crate of stella closely follwed by another (unnamed) member of lcfc with a trolley full of beer.
Today was fantastic, turned into a circus for about 20 mins when jacko and iffy turned up. Iffy collecting was just funny and does that guy ever stop eating!!!!
Sounds like a right laugh today, wish I could've made it!
Is there anything planned for the night-time back in Grimsby/Cleethorpes? Excuse my ignorance if i've missed something but i'm assuming there's nothing organised as such so is everyone heading to a certain pub to meet up for a few beers in the evening?
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
No sorry Phil i just didnt have time to organise anything, me and josh are NOT coming back to GY, Ive got work at 7 the next morning and Josh has excrement loads of school work to catch up with as far as im aware.
This was the email put out to EVERYONE involved in BTTB 08 (if you didnt get it pm asap)
Hi Guys,
Firstly some points are only for certain people this is detailed where necessary.
We held a fundraiser at Sainsburys today, With thanks to the Lincoln riders: Andy, Steve and Matt who came down and helped, a special thanks to Sarah and Amy as well. Also Thanks to the St Barnabas rep and Steves friend. Still counting money raised but looking at £150-£200 so good total.
More important matters: If you do not have a bike please let me know today or first thing tomorrow (ive put my number at the bottom please contact me on this if you require a bike) I only know of Luke O'hara and Dean Campbell still needing a bike.
Sponsorship forms.
For LCFC riders please can you email, call or text me your total before 8pm tomorrow night, we need to get a running total for the cheque presentation on Saturday, please do continue to collect sponsor's.
GTFC riders please if your attending the meeting tomorrow night please give me your total's there.
As ive just mentioned above there is a meeting we are requesting that ALL riders and support staff (drivers inc) attend if possible, if you cant attend again please let me know asap. Meeting will be held in the imp at 6.30 please arrive at 6.25pm at the latest so we can start at 6.30pm. I will be at the entrance for all those that don't know where the function room is.
FAO Kym and Mike (Charity Rep's) Please can you be at Sincil Bank for 2.15pm Trust suite - Parking is available at the fire Brigade.
Im planning on having a meeting with LCFC CEO tomorrow morning and will be in touch with lcfc riders regarding change of clothes etc.
For GTFC riders - All Bikes can be stored in the lower carlsberg Bar tomorrow between 4.30pm and 5pm. Timing isn't ideal because of the meeting but the club are using the bar up until 4pm and it closes until 5pm so we only have a short window to work with.
All Health and Safety will be discussed tomorrow night.
For UNDER 18 Riders. If i haven't had vocal permission from your parents yet please let me know i believe there is one or two people outstanding. THIS MUST BE DONE.
Rider Safety sheets/Disclaimers. If i haven't had one of you yet and you have it please bring it to the meeting tomorrow, More copies will be available.
I'm sorry to have to keep repeating things like the above, we just have to make sure everyone is aware of all points.
We had a great day today, was perfectly fine till jacko and co turned up then it just turned into a circus! Jacko tried nicking case of stella (obviously didnt, was winding security up) Rode round sainsburys on a lcfc riders bike trying to run me over then just kept repeat wheres alan buckley, wheres alan buckley....had a long decent chat with jacko today was rather interesting, he thinks both teams will get out of this spot.
And iffy was just stood there stuffing his face with the free samplers.
For those who have me on facebook, dont be to worried about my status "jonathan is in flipping pain!!!cant believe this fornicator!!! flippingnincompoop!!!!" Basically just rung in sick for work tomoro - to much to do to little time to do it and cos just about everyone i work with is on facebook (plus 2 senior managers) thought i wud update it, so it looks real lol
Lets hope they don't read this message board then eh? Might give the game away...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
For those who have me on facebook, dont be to worried about my status "jonathan is in flipping pain!!!cant believe this fornicator!!! flippingnincompoop!!!!" Basically just rung in sick for work tomoro - to much to do to little time to do it and cos just about everyone i work with is on facebook (plus 2 senior managers) thought i wud update it, so it looks real lol
Ha ha. I like your style mate. I did wonder what had happened to you when I saw your facebook update. I hope the managers aren't Town fans or you're fooked.
Ha ha. I like your style mate. I did wonder what had happened to you when I saw your facebook update. I hope the managers aren't Town fans or you're fooked.
They hate town They will be at the match but dont give a fook, got saturday off anyway so it wont matter.
For other news.
Just had email from LCFC. got some good news for you all. WILL NOT be sharing until the meeting!
Thanks alvingham. Like alvingham i doubt ill be on again, ill be out and about all day. So i will hopefully see all at 6.30pm in the imp. Or 6.30am on the day. Ive sent out an email to all riders/support staff with my mobile number if anyone has any problems, please dont hesitate to contact me.
i'm delighted that we have been able to organise this, and although josh, leon and myself have helped out alot, jon has worked his socks off to make this a success, so just like to say cheers jon and everyone else that has helped ofcourse
i'm delighted that we have been able to organise this, and although josh, leon and myself have helped out alot, jon has worked his socks off to make this a success, so just like to say cheers jon and everyone else that has helped ofcourse
Less then 24 hrs to go, thank me when we all get to sb savely! Still loads to do will b all sorted tonight!!
Dont forget guys tickets go off-sale at 4.30pm so everyone MUST have one before 4.30pm. Bikes can be stored at Bp between 4.30 and 5pm (hoping to me be there) Meetin in imp at 6.30pm
i'm delighted that we have been able to organise this, and although josh, leon and myself have helped out alot, jon has worked his socks off to make this a success, so just like to say cheers jon and everyone else that has helped ofcourse
Me and Josh have done an equal amount, only just picked up on that comment about josh doing alot. Josh should be taking alot of credit for tomorrow. We've both worked our socks off so lets hope it all pays off.
I enjoyed doing a little, by emailing here and there and talking to Radio Humberside was good too
Hope we can do plenty more raising money by doing different events
Total agree just a thanks from me to Marinerian -ian (obv) tellnoramariner - phil Brazilnut - jame
For doing radio interviews and other bits, it has been appreciated. Next year, we will be doing it for the trusts (vote pending) but i feel if we do it for the trusts, we will raise more money and more people will want to get involved...gonna submit the council application for it in 2 weeks
Hi Guys. Final pre ride post Good to look to all, hope to see you all tonight Ive put out an email with mine and josh's phone numbers If anyone didnt get it please contact some one on here who is doing the ride and they will pass it on.
See all of you Gy riders at Grimblethorpe good luck. If anyone wants to chuck money at us when we cycle into the bank feel free to do so but notes only lol.
See all of you Gy riders at Grimblethorpe good luck. If anyone wants to chuck money at us when we cycle into the bank feel free to do so but notes only lol.
Bit gutted that we're not allowed to collect at the ground because reckon that would have boosted the coffers quite considerably, but hey, it's gone pretty well so far - Looking forward to seeing the grand total and how well we've all done!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Meant to have pasta but it turned into a trip to Steels and loads of chips. the missus had a fish the size of Growlington. Ahh, Grimsby Fish. If only I wasn't such a lefty.
Good Luck for tomorrow guys. Hope you all get there in one piece. Enjoy the match and heres to three points (hopefully) as you all deserve it (just hope the team know that).
One of the best days of my life so far.......... R.I.P Dad, that trip was for you xxx
Oooh ive just got back from a lovely meal from Regans on St. Peters Avenue and yup, i've broken the no alcohol rule too, lager, wine and cider, probably not a good idea but its a big glass of water and bedstakes for me soon!
On an even more positive note, i was talking to the lady owner of Regans whilst I was there and she has sponsored me £20 for tomorrow, even though myself and the mrs have only been there a couple of times before. What a lovely lady. I know she has been affected by Cancer as she lost her husband last year to the disease so it made me feel very proud tonight to receive such a generous donation. (hope she doesn't mind me mentioning that!)
I shall be popping in with a thank you card tomorrow night for her generousity.
Anyway, a good nights sleep to eveyone and see you bright and early tomorrow... Its going to be a very special day and will bring a few sad memories to mind while i'm doing this but at least we're safe in the knowledge that we will be helping others for the future!
UTM!!!!!!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
If anyone's interested, I've just seen a load of cyclists riding past my house on Wragby Road in Lincoln, all wearing hi-vis vests so I think there's a fair chance that it's you guys! It looks like you made it!
Looking forward to hearing the stories of daring do and hilarious bits from you brave riders.Hopefully the pie and pint men made it (and I'm thinking of you Brazil and the Vicar)
Ok just got in can official say we ALL managed to do the complete ride and all got there safely. In all it was a huge success. Few small problems but nowt major.
Oooh ive just got back from a lovely meal from Regans on St. Peters Avenue and yup, i've broken the no alcohol rule too, lager, wine and cider, probably not a good idea but its a big glass of water and bedstakes for me soon!
On an even more positive note, i was talking to the lady owner of Regans whilst I was there and she has sponsored me £20 for tomorrow, even though myself and the mrs have only been there a couple of times before. What a lovely lady. I know she has been affected by Cancer as she lost her husband last year to the disease so it made me feel very proud tonight to receive such a generous donation. (hope she doesn't mind me mentioning that!)
I shall be popping in with a thank you card tomorrow night for her generousity.
Anyway, a good nights sleep to eveyone and see you bright and early tomorrow... Its going to be a very special day and will bring a few sad memories to mind while i'm doing this but at least we're safe in the knowledge that we will be helping others for the future!
UTM!!!!!!
She is my sister. We both lost our partners to that dreadful disease within 3 months of each other. Good on her, I'll put her back on my Xmas card list!!
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Brilliant guys. Really, really well done. Make sure that bothe clubs get wor dof the final total you've raised and get THAT publicised too. Brilliant effort.
Looking forward to hearing the stories of daring do and hilarious bits from you brave riders.Hopefully the pie and pint men made it (and I'm thinking of you Brazil and the Vicar)
I'm a veggie, Don't do pies but I suppose I make up for it with pints!
My total is £142 (edited). Posted it on here as I'm off on hol tomorrow and I'm sure you want to calculate a rolling total. Will sort whoever wants the cash out as soon as I get back on 15thish.
Have enjoyed looking at the Photos.I realize I recognise at least two apart from the guys I met on friday afternoon.Obviously like everyone else I recognise messrs Guinness and Cider,but the guy in photo 14 for several seasons I sat just infront of you while you ate a pie,then you went off abroad and when you came back you sit down the front now.Whats your handle on here?
Looking forward to hearing the stories of daring do and hilarious bits from you brave riders.Hopefully the pie and pint men made it (and I'm thinking of you Brazil and the Vicar)
we had a great time and has forthe pie and pint...when i came back from buying apie i thought the easier route would be stepping straight over the seats back to my mates.....gotover first two rows then just could not get leg up and over third row....fell ontop of a blond stuttering sory i cant get my leg over.....didnt drop the pie thou
do yourealise how popular you become when you turn up at a pub with a dozen thirsty cyclist and you are the only one with a wallet
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for some reason i cant get on this site at work anymore....been websensed......so i was showing the lads at work thephotos onthe BttB site......and after the first run through it was commented there was not aclear photo of me in any of the 56 i am either half cover or back in the distance etc....after a second run through it was decided the camera obviously didnt have a wide angled lens ....god i look fat in that old town away shirt
been upall night at work talking about the day......it has given me such a buzz
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Town have given me some of my highest highs and my lowest lows ........ God it is like a marriage
for some reason i cant get on this site at work anymore....been websensed......so i was showing the lads at work thephotos onthe BttB site......and after the first run through it was commented there was not aclear photo of me in any of the 56 i am either half cover or back in the distance etc....after a second run through it was decided the camera obviously didnt have a wide angled lens ....god i look fat in that old town away shirt
been upall night at work talking about the day......it has given me such a buzz
at to think at ludborough we almost packed it in brazil, i'm still on a high and suprisngly not hurting that much
Absolutely fantastic. Every single one of the riders has my unreserved admiration.
Obviously some of the riders are experienced cyclists but my heart went out to a the guys at the back. As I brought up the rear(no comments please) I witnessed some real harship at times and I thought that with well over 20 miles to go, we would have a least one who didnt make the full trip, however the determination to do so overpowered the pain and the voices saying to stop and get in the mini bus!
I dont know the username of the shaven headed guy with his jeans and workboots on but whoever you are you have my upmost respect!
Finally, it was great to meet so many of you & although I would have liked to have known which riders use which usernames that is largely irrelevant.
Every single one of you are a credit to your families and to yourselves!
It wasnt a race but the Human Race was undoubtedly the winner!!!
I was the big fella on the racer Chris. Just want to say What a great day, thanks to all those who avoided hitting me as I lay on the ground at Ludborough on the first hill. Just realising now how many body parts I bruised ribs are so sore. But the day was inspirational. Now thinking of cycling the Hadrians Wall cycle route which is minor roads and off road from Cumbria to Newcastle just over 100 miles over 2/3 days with a night in Newcastle.
Who was the chap emigrating to Aus riding the claude butler hybrid? I`m thinking of getting similar hybrid bike to use for work around town. Sorry I forgot your name matey, was a bit dehydrated at the end brain got a bit fuddled.
you just carnt leave me b lol let me sort my aching limbs out (not really i feel great) got mine from cycle shop down st peters ave or u could try that place at wilton road mate they just as good and a little cheaper i think
It is a claude butler tho, hybrid? Had to run the line at my teams game yesterday morning, had a lie in today and back in training tomorrow morning. Now the ride has gone I can incorporate more cross training (sounds like sumat jesus may have done). am getting new cycle carrier to take bike to Sherwood Pines and the such. Thanks anyway Dave. See you at next games.
Now we need to complete the event by collecting in the sponsorship money!
Could someone please remind me (to save me trawling through 1300+ posts!) the name of the bank account that sponsors should make cheques payable to? (I know that there's the paypal option but some have asked to pay by cheque.)
Have enjoyed looking at the Photos.I realize I recognise at least two apart from the guys I met on friday afternoon.Obviously like everyone else I recognise messrs Guinness and Cider,but the guy in photo 14 for several seasons I sat just infront of you while you ate a pie,then you went off abroad and when you came back you sit down the front now.Whats your handle on here?
Hi My handle is Caistormariner I used to have a season ticket but since retiring miss too many games so just pay when I am about I had agreat day on saturday loved the atmospher and meeting all you guys - would love to put names and fishy handles to you all - maybe someone will put a photo on with us all on with these details. I do a bit of cycling so was was not too bad at the end although I have not got the speed of some but I looked at some of the bikes and listened to the stories of training or lack of it and was amazed everyone finished - and to the two lads who biked from killingholme first - fantastic!!
Now we need to complete the event by collecting in the sponsorship money!
Could someone please remind me (to save me trawling through 1300+ posts!) the name of the bank account that sponsors should make cheques payable to? (I know that there's the paypal option but some have asked to pay by cheque.)
Thanks!
might be best to PM citymariner or lincolnmariner for those details
As a typical hairy arsed macho man type, it pains me to say it, but i have looked at all 56 pictures with tears streaming down my cheeks. I am in total awe of you all for what you have achieved. Only sorry I couldn't be with you (doctors orders). Well done everyone - sod "Superstars" I know where the real ones are! Not forgetting all you guys that took an idea and made it grow in to the brilliant event it became, and to the back up staff.
Have you thought, says he, tongue in cheek, you might not have to go through it all again nexy year after we have been promoted!
Now we need to complete the event by collecting in the sponsorship money!
Could someone please remind me (to save me trawling through 1300+ posts!) the name of the bank account that sponsors should make cheques payable to? (I know that there's the paypal option but some have asked to pay by cheque.)
Thanks!
Hi David,
Im gonna put an email out to everyone shortly. briefly it will say, basically ways to pay, these will be cash (paid ONLY to me or Josh) cheque not sure what name will have to go on (must be the name off the account) postal order or bank transfer. When collecting sposnorship money can you please have a copy of a sponsorship form which MUST be signed and dated by both the rider/collecter and either me or josh.
Hi My handle is Caistormariner I used to have a season ticket but since retiring miss too many games so just pay when I am about I had agreat day on saturday loved the atmospher and meeting all you guys - would love to put names and fishy handles to you all - maybe someone will put a photo on with us all on with these details. I do a bit of cycling so was was not too bad at the end although I have not got the speed of some but I looked at some of the bikes and listened to the stories of training or lack of it and was amazed everyone finished - and to the two lads who biked from killingholme first - fantastic!!
We have a great photo sent through from lcfc from saturday is there anyone who doesnt mind been identified, i will put it up in 24 hours otherwise lol
I was the big fella on the racer Chris. Just want to say What a great day, thanks to all those who avoided hitting me as I lay on the ground at Ludborough on the first hill. Just realising now how many body parts I bruised ribs are so sore. But the day was inspirational. Now thinking of cycling the Hadrians Wall cycle route which is minor roads and off road from Cumbria to Newcastle just over 100 miles over 2/3 days with a night in Newcastle.
Who was the chap emigrating to Aus riding the claude butler hybrid? I`m thinking of getting similar hybrid bike to use for work around town. Sorry I forgot your name matey, was a bit dehydrated at the end brain got a bit fuddled.
John I am up for doing the Hadrians Wall ride, be great to continue the great work if Josh,John and Matty Newton are up for it especially as BTTB 08 was a huge success!
John I am up for doing the Hadrians Wall ride, be great to continue the great work if Josh,John and Matty Newton are up for it especially as BTTB 08 was a huge success!
The ride along the wall would be more of a stick together ride not stringing out the riders a group of lads having a good ride and time, next spring would be best bet to go. sustrans have the details on their website I think so check it out if interested. It helps to have goals and targets to achieve in life keeps you inspired to train.
Jon mentioned yesterday that he`s starting to train for a marathon in October in respect of a Kidney Disease charity or something similar, typical after the work he put in to BTTB he now gives himself 5 weeks to prepare for a 26.2 mile run. jon if you are running put me down for 20 quid sponsorship. ticker.
Just double checked the distance of the HWC route and its 170 miles, so its a bit of an undertaking 50 miles a day and a lot of organising with food drink and accommodation? Have found a charity bike ride in sherwood forest and clumber park nottingham its 36 miles cross country or you can do loops of 6 miles until you have had enough in 6 hours. about 12 quid to enter and its on 2nd November 2008 start at 0900hrs.
Just double checked the distance of the HWC route and its 170 miles, so its a bit of an undertaking 50 miles a day and a lot of organising with food drink and accommodation? Have found a charity bike ride in sherwood forest and clumber park nottingham its 36 miles cross country or you can do loops of 6 miles until you have had enough in 6 hours. about 12 quid to enter and its on 2nd November 2008 start at 0900hrs.
Google, Robin Hood Bike Ride and read the site, I`m up for either 36 miler or the loops of 6 miles. The loops sound ok if some younger people fancy having a go, ie my 12 year old nephew might fancy a single loop if so I`d do that with him then a few more.
Cheque Presentation dates: GTFC fans for St Andrews / Cancer Research will be held at half time during the Barnet game on the 27th September LCFC fans for St Barnabas will be held on friday 10th October at half time during the Rochdale Game.
Riders are invited onto the pitch and either set of fans are welcome to either match.
We now have a deadline of the saturday 20th of September for donations. (16th if paying by cheques)
All riders MUST email us (contact@biketothebank.co.uk) with details of total raised and how they plan to pay.
Yeh get the buckets sorted mate, i'd be happy to walk round with one for half an hour or so. Might take the emphasis away from this bloody stupid protest!
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
Yeh get the buckets sorted mate, i'd be happy to walk round with one for half an hour or so. Might take the emphasis away from this bloody stupid protest!
Me too Jon. Send me a p.m. if you want some help.
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thought i read somewhere a photo was going to be posted with all the names(usernames)on......because even though i did it ....and shook everyones hand ....talked to loads of you......panted in the general direction of all of you ...still some faces are nameless.....it would be nice to get confirmation
by the way i was the really SLIM one ....and not the one looking fat in a high vis town top
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thought i read somewhere a photo was going to be posted with all the names(usernames)on......because even though i did it ....and shook everyones hand ....talked to loads of you......panted in the general direction of all of you ...still some faces are nameless.....it would be nice to get confirmation
by the way i was the really SLIM one ....and not the one looking fat in a high vis town top
Its ok he can stretch the pictures to make you look slimmer Brazil...
"That's football, Mike, Northern Ireland have had several chances and haven't scored but England have had no chances and scored twice." Trevor Brooking
The problem i have is i dont have the group lists (there all at josh's) plus we dont have a group two photo, so i would be guesing at some ppls names, plus i dont know alot of usernames.
At the Barnet game we will be doing a cheque presentation to St Andrews and Cancer Research (if a rep turns up this time) We have also been offered the chance to do bucket collections at this game, which ive agreed to.
After the match alot have suggested going for a drink/night out. Due to me needing to get back to lincoln for a night shift, would anyone been interested in going to the imp Post-match drink.
A Christmas Party is a great idea, and a way to raise even more money...there must be a landlord who wants 30-50 thirsty punters therefore giving us a room free?
Gary_elton is a top performer have a word and see if he would provide entertainmnt?
Make it a truly supporters night, charge say £5 a ticket and even more money raised
That is the spirt LH, Bradford game was meant to be on my birthday till Humberside Plod decided to move it, I may send them a thank you card, saves a good day being ruined
Just because i cba to read all the posts from today, dunno who has said they wont be going in future, but just a little reminder: There is a cheque presentation at the next home game, if possible can all riders and support staff please go for photos ect.....also bucket collection (not that there will be many fans but still )
Thanks to those who gave sponsorship money today as well.
is this cheque presentation the actual cheque - cos no way will that be sorted for next week!!
for one all the cheques will take 5 working days to clear the cash received will have to be put into the bank the abbey account is still awaiting finalisiation - all the info has to be resent to GLASGOW all cheques need to be counter-signed by me and barralad - of which i can not see when due to work i'm gonna see him to do that.
the releasing of money can not happen untill it is all accounted for. i understand that the pledged amount may not be the actual total, people will always pull out of it and we have no way to badger people for it.
(BTW my dads mate is being asked about the blackburn shirt, ask chopper how much his mates willing to pay)
I have the FA gifts. Maybe good for the raffle on the GTST Golf Day - one is a golf ball/tee set. The other is a nice desk clock. Can't see how we'd do it other wise with it being so late after the event now.
I have the FA gifts. Maybe good for the raffle on the GTST Golf Day - one is a golf ball/tee set. The other is a nice desk clock. Can't see how we'd do it other wise with it being so late after the event now.
It's difficult I know but you should keep faith with the F.A. I'm assuming they donated the items knowing that the money raised was going to the Cancer Charities?
Maybe an e-bay sale would be the answer?
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
Jon / Leon/ Josh, I suggest you stick with the original intention of the FA gifts being for the BTTB charities, even if the money comes in later (I'm sure there will be other 'late' funds to deal with too). That way it keeps faith with everyone involved.
There was a comment earlier about difficulties getting all the sponsorship funds in for next week's deadline. I know I won't see some of my sponsors until the end of the month, so the only way will be for me to meet these amounts from my personal account (I trust the donors!). Also, given the continuing problems in setting up the bank account, presumably there will need to be alternative arrangements for holding the funds? - if so, I suggest that you take steps to be able to demonstrate transparency so it's all very clear and auditable later if need be. A bit of extra work now, perhaps, but it could save a load of hassle later!
It might be a good idea with the deadline fast approaching for another e-mail to all just clarifying / confirming some of the above arrangements, so everyone is clear - thanks!
Got confirmation from gtfc today that at the barnet game, there will be the half time photos and bucket collections - for collections people must be over 21 and we can only do 5 or 6 buckets. 2 people per stand me thinks. We so far have one volunter - Julie Hostad (lislemariner) anyone else mind helping out?
How about a £2, entry via PayPal, a pop sweepstake to guess the total fundraised by BTTB with the closest guess getting the FA Pizes or any other 'clutter' you may have?
At the barnet game it will now only be st andrews the cheques will be presented to as CR:UK feel it easy and cheaper to do their promo's at LCFC vs Rochdale.
will check that press release tomorrow if its ok jon, i have PPA tomorrow and i'm up to the eyeballs in work and orgainising Parish's football and sports for the year.
Dave wright collared me today at the game at Half Time. He has upwards of £90.00 sponsor money. He doesn't have the Internet so couldn't get you the figure. He will send it on to Brazil Nut over the next few days...
The aim of argument or discussion should not be victory but progress.
Anyone still outstanding can pay via paypal or at the rotherham game which me and josh will be at.
There will be email confirmations to everyone once all payments are in to confirm how much you paid etc etc
Marvelous. I'll sort it tonight/tomorrow then via Paypal. I have no interest in going to Rotherham and I didn't attend the Barnet game. (thankfully, so I hear). I'm still chasing half my money but I'm sure I'll get it ASAP!
I've made a payment of £137 via Paypal. I haven't collected all my cash yet but I shouldn't be too long as I know you need the sponsorship form. Maybe, next home game if I go. If not, I'll be in The Imp.
In other (for me) exciting news.... At the start of this thread we tried and tried to get on the football league website....Well ive just had a phone call from a reporter for the FL and they are doing an article on BTTB/BTTP and will be putting it on, and nearer the time they will be advertising it alot more.
He mentioned something about the respect campaign and although its ref based, rival fans getting on shows the players that its possible blah blah blah...
But ill let you know an expected date tonight when he gets back in touch for the interview (was driving when i returned call)
With regards to few things for BTTB: We will finally have a bank account set up in just over a week so we will finally be able to pay the money to charities. The final cheque presentation to St Barnabas and Cancer Research this week at LCFC game vs Rochdale which me and josh will be attending.
BTTP On the 12th Oct there is a meeting in lincoln at 7.30pm if there is anyone who would like to become more involved in the planning of BTTP please pm me for more details of this meeting.
For bttp steff wright has agreed to ride the same distance has John Fenty....so for all that know him well....try and presuade him to do the whole ride, by what ever means necessary lol
had a word with the photographer afterwards and he isn't allowed to send the photo out but convinced him otherwise.
its basically because people have been asking for the photos and using them in their business and saying affliated with LCFC and getting extra business but they themselves have done noting for the club.
Its only 8 mins late but whos clock watching... 1st press release regarding BTTP
On Monday the 13th October a meeting was set up to discuss the possibility of holding the Bike to the Park event on the 7th of March 2009.
I am pleased to be able to announce to you today that BTTP (Bike to the Park) will happen!
At this meeting a representative from each charity we have chosen to raise money for (with your help) was invited along. As you can see, we are sticking to the “local people supporting local charities” theme, and therefore are pleased to announce that the line up is:
St Andrews Hospice Grimsby St Barnabas Hospice Lincoln
Being a football fan themed event we are also pleased to announce the addition of the following organisations that will also be supported:
Grimsby Town Supporters Trust Lincoln City Supporters trust.
Whilst we are pleased to announce that the event will happen, we will not be asking for riders at this stage, we are working extremely hard together with the trusts and charities to try and get the scheduled 12pm kick off time moved back to 3pm.
We are currently in discussions with the police (Humberside) at this time, and although they are not really showing any support for this event at this time, we will continue to try and get the police's support for this event. (At this time, the police are happy for the event to go ahead, but will not factor the health and safety of the riders while holding discussions about the kick off time)
We will be holding another meeting in due course to discuss the finer details of the ride and this is when we will be appealing for riders.
Stay tuned for more news on the Bike to the Park event! Jonathan Spurr Co-Organiser BTTB / BTTP
Good enws that there's a "re-match" for the want of a better phrase! Hopefully the rozzers will capitulate and move the daft kick off time to accommodate this as they did for BTTB.
so we are ignoring the health and safety regardless then...
i thought there were going to be no rash decisions till after the meeting with the police in november?
having read the emails it is clear there is no support regarding this event fro the polcie when there is a Cat A game involved.
I can't stress enough the weather implications at this time of the year and it will not be for the feint hearted. its well and good getting sponsors again etc. and people helping out but when the time comes round and it is dark nights for training and cold miserable weather i think people will think twice about the ride.
i think appealing for riders is not the way to go, i think you are leading yourself down a potentially tricky path - consider the time it took to complete in near perfect conditions last time.
i want the ride to go ahead and if the conditions are right i will ride it, i'm just playing devils advocate - if you research weather warnings etc. from the 8th of march the amount of occurances of extreme weather, cold temps in the last ten years leaves roughly a 80% chance of un-ridable weather. you imagine sleety rain with wind for 45 miles not matter how much you train can you prepare for that.
Get some gonads Josh, A bit of hi Viz kit, a bit of graft makes the ride even more challenging, we would never have had an empire with that kind of apathy. Lets go for it come rain shine or snow even wind, (which I detest). I know I could make it in them thar conditions even if I had to carry the damn bike. lmao.
so we are ignoring the health and safety regardless then...
i thought there were going to be no rash decisions till after the meeting with the police in november?
having read the emails it is clear there is no support regarding this event fro the polcie when there is a Cat A game involved.
I can't stress enough the weather implications at this time of the year and it will not be for the feint hearted. its well and good getting sponsors again etc. and people helping out but when the time comes round and it is dark nights for training and cold miserable weather i think people will think twice about the ride.
i think appealing for riders is not the way to go, i think you are leading yourself down a potentially tricky path - consider the time it took to complete in near perfect conditions last time.
i want the ride to go ahead and if the conditions are right i will ride it, i'm just playing devils advocate - if you research weather warnings etc. from the 8th of march the amount of occurances of extreme weather, cold temps in the last ten years leaves roughly a 80% chance of un-ridable weather. you imagine sleety rain with wind for 45 miles not matter how much you train can you prepare for that.
There is no rash decisions josh, has we discussed at the meeting a press release would go out to say the event would go ahead, there is the difficulties with the police, but after speaking to john fenty last night, i stand by that press release that the event will go ahead. Ive said many atimes health and safety comes first which it will be doing. If there is to many doubts i wont have any problems pulling the plug on it. There will be a meeting in november to discuss everything, and to confirm what/how etc etc
Will Town fans still be doing it this time? I'd imagine getting sponsored for a second time will be much harder and I know I certainly wouldn't donate the same amount second time around (£10). There's only so much you can ask people to donate in less than a year. It was a great achievement first time around but second time around it maybe loses that wow factor. I don't know. Just a thought. Like someone said on the GO - http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=45999&threadid=1950181 - maybe if you had four or five people walking you would raise more than fifteen-twenty people biking?
But again, best of luck to Josh and Jon again with organisation, and hope you raise somewhere near what you raised this time.
From your end it might lose the wow factor but remember there was only 8 Lincoln riders involved, 5 of us lonely souls departed sinny bank to meet up with you and 3 set off at 10.30 am from the park. This time it's your turn to cycle half way out, while we cycle the whole route. Gy plod stated that it was not their concern but Lincolnshires . It is as the Gy riders set off from Gy not Lincoln. There are from Lincoln this time a lot of people interested .
i hope the ride does go ahead. just watching the news on the lake district run brings me nightmares!
i wonder if it would be worth doing 'are you interested in riding' with these options-
yes 'i'd ride form SB to BP' yes 'i'd ride from BP to BP' no
doing the same on the vital site too and this way gain an actual number rather than 'a lot of interest'
if there is only a few wanting to do it from the BP end then it may be worth using the mini buses etc. to transport everyone to SB to set of together rather than the case from this year where only 5 riders set off together.
I'm really looking forward to it. Hope it goes ahead despite the doubt over weather conditions, I can't see why it should be too much of a problem unless there is snow and ice on the roads.
Also i would prefer to cycle from SB to BP rather than meet the Lincoln riders half way
I'm really looking forward to it. Hope it goes ahead despite the doubt over weather conditions, I can't see why it should be too much of a problem unless there is snow and ice on the roads.
Also i would prefer to cycle from SB to BP rather than meet the Lincoln riders half way
We are going to plan for every eventuallty including 12pm and 3pm kick off times so it can be changed late on. We will also look at ways to help people start at sincil bank on the day.
We currently have 4 or 5 options that are in the planning stage. Were still hopefully that the kick off time will change, making it easier for all to be involved. There will be a meeting in january with the bttp comittee and then we will go from there.
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