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by **huw williams** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:28 pm

As I'm sure you're aware, some of the worlds fastest drug adicts are gathering in Westminster on saturday to begin a race which will take them all the way to the Kent seaside and beyond into France!

That's not something you see every day and should be worth a look!

Based on first rider off at 3pm and last rider finishing around 6.20 - what's everyone doing on saturday?

Idea 1

Club run, dual carriageway, no cafe stop, straight back via Box Hill

Home for lunch and clean up. Travel to Westminster, meet up in the bar at RICS for a couple of sharpners while we watch the slow riders who can't afford drugs on TV - then outside to watch the fast riders who have the best drugs in the flesh.

Comments and alternative ideas most welcome

by **George** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:35 pm

Sounds good to me

Training group for everyone who want's to get back in time

by **adrian** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:55 pm

[quote]Idea 1

Club run, dual carriageway, no cafe stop, straight back via Box Hill

Home for lunch and clean up. Travel to Westminster, meet up in the bar at RICS for a couple of sharpners while we watch the slow riders who can't afford drugs on TV - then outside to watch the fast riders who have the best drugs in the flesh.

by **Tim Coales** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:05 pm

According to the official publicity, the Caravane begins at 1pm. As there'll be loads of people up there, I'm tempted to go up early to grab a pitch - probably on Constitution Hill junction near The Mall, so you can (hopefully) see them pass both ways. The leaflet shows refreshments and one of the Big Screens in that area. I think I'll go to Green Park and walk, although I might ride my old bike and risk one of the 10,000 dedicated cycle parking spaces, some of which are marked as being in Green Park.

The circuit crossing points closed between 12:45 & 18:30, so take your place early!

Probably no club run for me then!

by **Mike I** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:05 pm

Here's my plan:

Get Mrs I to drive me to the Bec 10 first thing; send her and Miss I Kentwards with overnight stuff.

Stay upright; do a pb.

Ride back to Big London (clubrun backwards probably); wave cheerily to CR coming the other way.

Shower, shave and shampoo; collect camera, get tube to Westminster, enjoy the atmosphere at RICS etc etc.

Get train to Ashford for pre-Tour barbecue.

Is anyone else (apart from Andrew) doing the Bec - or the 'Prologue de la Prologue' as I think of it?

by **Alex P** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:22 pm

Just in case you were thinking of buying anything, Geoffrey Butlers is shut on Saturday.

by **Jon H** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:35 pm

I've got family staying at Hemming towers at the weekend, so we'll be getting the train into Victoria, and heading on foot for Hyde Park. Might be possible to view twice from some points there, plus there's plenty of space for kids to run around if they get bored.

by **Robert** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:40 pm

44x18, Jon Lovell and myself are both down to ride the BEC 10!! :roll:

by **Andrew G** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:44 pm

Up at a stupid time to do the Bec 10.

Drive home, Mike if you want a lift to South Croydon I can oblige.

Shower, change, brief kip on sofa.

Then pick up with Huw's RICS plan, possibly with extra sharpners to keep me going 'til I get my second wind.

by **SimonJOsborne** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:04 pm

[quote="Tim Coales"]According to the official publicity, the Caravane begins at 1pm. As there'll be loads of people up there, I'm tempted to go up early to grab a pitch - probably on Constitution Hill junction near The Mall, so you can (hopefully) see them pass both ways.

by **huw williams** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:15 pm

Sean

I've heard that Renegade elements from Norwood Paragon are paying male strippers to streak in front of ACC marshal points when Boonen comes past. You'll be forced to wrestle the naked offenders to the ground in front of the TV cameras !!!

by **Andrew G** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:23 pm

Please leave the camera at home then Sean!

by **Graham O** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:22 pm

What with ther promise of a couple of sherberts on Friday evening and TDF to get exited about, don't there's a chance in hell I will make it out Saturday..

However - Sunday is a different kettle of fish. A trip down to Kent, taking in some nice climbs seems the order of the day.

by **Alan M** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:12 pm

As a marshal for the day I am being briefed at 8.00 am so it looks like a long wait for any action - see you all there no doubt!

by **tel** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:44 am

I wouldn`t mind doing some sort of club run.

A 9.00 a.m. prompt start might be a good idea. We could then have a quick cuppa and be back at CSS by 12.15-12.30ish.

Have a shower, then up to Victoria by 2.0ish.

Terry

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