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How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Jon C C on a Bianchi » Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:57 pm

Do you want the hottest tickets to watch the London-Surrey Cycle Classic?
Find out how to get your tickets to watch 148 elite cyclists from Box Hill

Do you want to watch the London-Surrey Cycle Classic from the best spot on the route?

Spectators will be able to watch the action along the majority of the route, but 3,400 people will be given wristbands to watch the race along the 1.8km stretch on Zig Zag Road in Box Hill. Here, spectators will get the chance to see the 148 elite cyclists pass twice, as they lap Box Hill before heading up towards central London to the finish line.

The area is being restricted to protect its precious environment, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The race is taking place on Sunday 14 August 2011 and will act as a test event for the 2012 Olympics men’s and women’s road races.

The wristbands are available to local residents, youth groups and keen cycling enthusiasts and will be allocated using a number of methods.

If you want to be there, find out how to apply for tickets at www.gosurrey.info/cycling.
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Wayne Higgins » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:04 pm

plus if your a member to British Cycling you get free access to Box Hill and The Mall but its limited number have to register
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Marcus » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:25 pm

[quote="Wayne Higgins"]plus if your a member to British Cycling you get free access to Box Hill and The Mall but its limited number have to register


My CTC membership is up for renewal. I only joined to get the insurance which is a requirement to be a member of ACC and also sensible. I have never used any other services offered.

would I therefore be better off joining British Cycling or renewing my membership. If I join BC which membership do I need as I have no plans to race.
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Grahame » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:42 pm

I would argue that the CTC do more for grass roots cycling then BC. Certainly their campaigning has been more successful.

Back on topic, do we as a cycling club not count as cycling enthusiasts for an allocation of the coveted wristbands?
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Dombo » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:10 am

[quote="Marcus"][quote="Wayne Higgins"]plus if your a member to British Cycling you get free access to Box Hill and The Mall but its limited number have to register


My CTC membership is up for renewal. I only joined to get the insurance which is a requirement to be a member of ACC and also sensible. I have never used any other services offered.

would I therefore be better off joining British Cycling or renewing my membership. If I join BC which membership do I need as I have no plans to race.


Everyday Cycling membership which I have should be enough. I'll check the site tonight.
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Marky Mark » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:56 pm

More loop holes than bloody pot holes.

Click here, click there, click everywhere. So if you're not a member of British Cycling your stuffed?

I sure the 'club' could apply, thus ensuring as they say 'keen cyclists' can get wristbands.

i would like to think so.
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Jon C C on a Bianchi » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:04 pm

[quote="Marky Mark"]More loop holes than bloody pot holes.

Click here, click there, click everywhere. So if you're not a member of British Cycling your stuffed?

I sure the 'club' could apply, thus ensuring as they say 'keen cyclists' can get wristbands.

i would like to think so.



it appears that BC only got a few hundred and they've given them to BC officials and others that run cycling - your bog standard member didn't get a look in. :lol:

we could apply as a club (although not technically in the County of Surrey so might get rejected anyway) but we have to give them six names up front i.e. I can't apply for six wristbands and then give them out to ACC members.

I live in Surrey so I applied and I think I'm in the ballot for two wristbands. :roll:
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Marky Mark » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:13 pm

[quote="Jon C C on a Bianchi"][quote="Marky Mark"]More loop holes than bloody pot holes.

Click here, click there, click everywhere. So if you're not a member of British Cycling your stuffed?

I sure the 'club' could apply, thus ensuring as they say 'keen cyclists' can get wristbands.

i would like to think so.



it appears that BC only got a few hundred and they've given them to BC officials and others that run cycling - your bog standard member didn't get a look in. :lol:

we could apply as a club (although not technically in the County of Surrey so might get rejected anyway) but we have to give them six names up front i.e. I can't apply for six wristbands and then give them out to ACC members.

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I'll take that as a possible NO then LOL.

I'm sure they won't be able to secure the entire Hill, just try to keep my friends, pickynicky, wine stash, family, cameras and ME out. I don't think so!

Marky Mark on tour :D


I live in Surrey so I applied and I think I'm in the ballot for two wristbands. :roll:
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Grahame » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:13 am

[quote="Jon C C on a Bianchi"][quote="Marky Mark"]More loop holes than bloody pot holes.

Click here, click there, click everywhere. So if you're not a member of British Cycling your stuffed?

I sure the 'club' could apply, thus ensuring as they say 'keen cyclists' can get wristbands.

i would like to think so.



it appears that BC only got a few hundred and they've given them to BC officials and others that run cycling - your bog standard member didn't get a look in. :lol:

Why am I not surprised? This typifies the BC attitude: "We run cycling for us and our benefit, not for the cycling public."

Basically, if it is not elite level racing (or at least raising money for elite level racing), they are not really interested.
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Dombo » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:30 am

I got mine in the ballot from Reigate Council via their website. Lady rang me yesterday - I thought she was going to b0ll0ck me for putting the bins out on the wrong day - to tell me I'd got a pair :D
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Jon C C on a Bianchi » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:50 am

[quote="Dombo"]I got mine in the ballot from Reigate Council via their website. Lady rang me yesterday - I thought she was going to b0ll0ck me for putting the bins out on the wrong day - to tell me I'd got a pair :D


well, as i didn't get the call I presume I wasn't successful in the ballot. :(
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Sylv » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:07 am

So where are people going to watch then?:

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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Jon C C on a Bianchi » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:18 am

Good question - Does anyone know what part of Box Hill and environs are going to be restricted access?
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Dombo » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:45 am

Looks like most of it. There's a small spectator area but the rest seems to be closed off, and there's only limited bike storage which is quite a way from the viewing spot. Here are the details:

http://www.londonpreparesseries.com/doc ... ders-2.pdf

As others have said, the organisers seem to be adopting a bit of a "f*** you" attitude to anyone with a keen interest in the sport as anywhere on Box Hill has to be the best place to watch.
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Re: How to get wristband to watch test race from Box Hill

Postby Jon C C on a Bianchi » Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:06 pm

[quote="Dombo"]Looks like most of it. There's a small spectator area but the rest seems to be closed off, and there's only limited bike storage which is quite a way from the viewing spot. Here are the details:

http://www.londonpreparesseries.com/doc ... ders-2.pdf

As others have said, the organisers seem to be adopting a bit of a "f*** you" attitude to anyone with a keen interest in the sport as anywhere on Box Hill has to be the best place to watch.


So in fact you can watch from the zig zag road as long as it's not in the restricted area????!!!! the last hair pin and the cafe etc are not restricted or am I missing something? :? :? :? help!!! :lol:
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