Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
Yes.
Cancelled through lack of interest
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Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
Me too, I even baulked at the Virgin Money Cyclone... all those sponsorship deals [with Virgin Money plastered everywhere as the main sponsor] and yet they wanted to charge £50 for a tandem! and none of that goes to their selected charity...you get a Virgin Money goodie bag and a tee-shirt with Virgin Money splashed over everything, and an on-line opportunity to buy the photos at some extortionate price. Grumble, grumble...
I suspect that Peter Harrison who has the unenviable job of organising it every year has to offset payments to the named entrants to entice them to turn up, but please note that's just my own speculation, I'd really love to be proved wrong about that.
I gave the entry fee to Crisis instead.... and MrsA_T and I go off on the tandem on our own- much more practical!
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albion
Guru
I think IMG could make a good profit because Durham police gave their services free.
I expect police cutbacks mean there is no profit so why bother ?
IMG is just a business.
Flying Dodo
It'll soon be summer
A couple of years ago, I looked at the Moonriders operation, which basically ripped off the idea of the FNrttC, but charged an extortionate fee for a night time charity ride. The organisers were receiving between £70-£95 gross per rider.
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
Good money if you can get it hey!
Racing roadkill
Guru
That's not all bad. The amount of squirrels on the roads should start to reduce, and I might find it easier to get the kit I need. The Sir Bradley effect is dissipating, people are starting to realise that cycling is not the cheapest hobby in the world, and the masses will hopefully bugger off and find someone else to annoy.
Smokin Joe
Legendary Member
£61 quid?????????????????
Fark orf.
Fark orf.
albion
Guru
http://www.cyclosport.org/23-Jul-20...pes-to-the-closed-roads-of-county-durham.html
So it was down towards 1000 riders when 2012 had over 3000. With the Pitlochry aiming for another 5000 next year I guess the sums did not add up, even at £70. 5.000 at £70 makes for £350,000 income before expenses.
Maybe October was better or simply people do not realise that that area can be as good as Scotland for scenery, just fewer eateries.
And theres not too many places in the UK where even the A roads can seem safe to cycle on.
Of all the areas I cycle to from Newcastle, Stanhope and its surroundings (Rookhope etc) cannot be beaten for continuous scenery, it being well worth the minimum of a 70 mile+ day ride.
So it was down towards 1000 riders when 2012 had over 3000. With the Pitlochry aiming for another 5000 next year I guess the sums did not add up, even at £70. 5.000 at £70 makes for £350,000 income before expenses.
Maybe October was better or simply people do not realise that that area can be as good as Scotland for scenery, just fewer eateries.
And theres not too many places in the UK where even the A roads can seem safe to cycle on.
Of all the areas I cycle to from Newcastle, Stanhope and its surroundings (Rookhope etc) cannot be beaten for continuous scenery, it being well worth the minimum of a 70 mile+ day ride.
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Racing roadkill
Guru
Sportives make me laugh. You pay a ridiculous price, to ride on public roads, and you get a 'medal' if you're lucky, for a route I'd call a warm up. Stupid is as stupid does.
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
From me as a moderator: This is a forum for everyone - just because you think 60 miles plus is a warm up, doesn't mean everyone does.
Do try for a friendlier attitude, please!
Racing roadkill
Guru
Fair enough, that did come across as a bit harsh. Chain yanking does bring out the worst in me.
burndust
Parts unknown...baby
Me too...i was considering etape Caledonia but 70 notes....nah
