FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast Brighton July 15th 2011

[esrite]

You'll have to read about it and act accordingly.

have already read this, just need to sort out 3rd party insurance

 

[dellzeqq]

have already read this, just need to sort out 3rd party insurance

the cheapest way of doing this is to send me a cheque for twelve quid made payable to 'CTC'
http://fnrttc.blogspot.com/p/fridays_06.html

 

[Mista Preston]

may I join please?

 

[dellzeqq]

may I join please?

bien sur, mon brave.........

 

[ACUK Ed]

I think you had it right first time....
£89? That's for 'pre-event support', insurance, 'rider safety pack' (wow, a route card and some hi-vis ankle bands), 'fully signed and controlled route' (controlled? I think not), 'hot meal en-route' (bacon sarnie?), 'embedded support riders, bike mechanics, medics, vehicle support' (like TECs only they have a van), 'hot breakfast on arrival' (should be buffet at the Grand, but won't be, at this price!), 'baggage transfer service' (?!!!).
What a piss-take. I've done a few of the Wiggle series sportives, and I got as much if not more for £25 or less....let alone a FNRttC of course!

Actually chaps in fairness this is a great ride, and great value (especially when compared to other charity rides such as Nightriders - where the cost is actually £125 for a circular ride around London at night with almost zero support!).

Moonriders includes secure parking at Alexandra Palace, and a free coach and bike transportation service from Brighton to London. We deploy several support vehicles ranging from mobile medic and mechanic response cars, a Science in Sport mobile bar, baggage transfer vehicle, event manager MPV, route manager MPV, motorcyle outrider support, embedded support riders/guides, personal liability and accident insurance, a hot meal supplied en-route (no not a bacon buttie - a full meal through our specialist catering team Extreme Hospitality), - the bacon butty comes into play at breakfast in Brighton! We have a ride Doctor, marshals, medics, mechanics (from Cycle Tech), bike racking, and a whole host of other logistical support.

So in fact I would suggest it's a pretty funky ride starting at an iconic and accessible location (Alexandra Palace - which has to be paid for) and ending at Brighton Pier - Madeira Drive (again where we pay to close the road).

If you are in any doubt as to the quality of our (www.actionchallenge.com) style of rides, the organisation, and value - then perhaps you might hit the forums and Facebook pages of our flagship rides like www.london2paris24.com and see what other riders are saying who have actually taken part in our rides!

These are not ill thought out, expensive charity rides - we're not in that game - our office is full of mad keen cyclists who just want to deliver exceptional rides, professionally organised and all inclusive - £89 really is not a high ticket for what you get! and yes you can of course pay £15 and get a few signs, a couple of vehicles and a bacon butty - but that is not the style of ride we endeavour to deliver!

Anyway - good luck on your ride and enjoy - if you want to sample www.moonriders.co.uk as a comparison this year then shout and I'll work something out for you just so you can make your own assessment!!

Happy peddalling,

Ed

 

[theclaud]

mobile bar

Simplify, simplify...

 

[StuAff]

Yes, the fact that someone signs up here to justify all that expense isn't necessarily a good sign. 'In fairness', he would say that, wouldn't he?

 

[Aperitif]

Simplify, simplify...

magnify, magnify...

 

[Aperitif]

Good luck with your ride, Ed.

 

[Tompy]

Yes good luck Ed but maybe you should come on an FNRttC and you'd see that most of the stuff you're offering, good value or not, is superfluous.

 

[ACUK Ed]

Yes, the fact that someone signs up here to justify all that expense isn't necessarily a good sign. 'In fairness', he would say that, wouldn't he?

Not justifying anything - just putting into context previous comments - they are totally different rides/style of events. I'm not at all asserting that FNRttC isn't a great ride - as are others such as Dulwich Dynamo. They are perhaps aimed at different markets - you guys see such stuff as superfluous, we see it as a comprehensive, well organised event - and not simply a ride? Not everyone partakes in sportivesregularly and for many this will be their first foray into such rides and we have an obligation to deliver a fuller expereince - we see our challenges as much more of an "event" rather than a "registration and ride" - it's just a difference in opinion!

Hope the weather is good for FNRttC!

 

[frank9755]

Not justifying anything - just putting into context previous comments - they are totally different rides/style of events. I'm not at all asserting that FNRttC isn't a great ride - as are others such as Dulwich Dynamo. They are perhaps aimed at different markets - you guys see such stuff as superfluous, we see it as a comprehensive, well organised event - and not simply a ride? Not everyone partakes in sportivesregularly and for many this will be their first foray into such rides and we have an obligation to deliver a fuller expereince - we see our challenges as much more of an "event" rather than a "registration and ride" - it's just a difference in opinion!

Hope the weather is good for FNRttC!

Ed,
You make some incorrect assumptions about FNRttC but, nevertheless, good luck with your ride!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Moonriders includes secure parking at Alexandra Palace, and a free coach and bike transportation service from Brighton to London. We deploy several support vehicles ranging from mobile medic and mechanic response cars, a Science in Sport mobile bar, baggage transfer vehicle, event manager MPV, route manager MPV, motorcyle outrider support, embedded support riders/guides, personal liability and accident insurance, a hot meal supplied en-route (no not a bacon buttie - a full meal through our specialist catering team Extreme Hospitality), - the bacon butty comes into play at breakfast in Brighton! We have a ride Doctor, marshals, medics, mechanics (from Cycle Tech), bike racking, and a whole host of other logistical support.Happy peddalling,

Ed

Ed, I'm sure your ride will be just grand.

Two observations....

Your model tends to reinforce the idea that people can't ride a bike further than their local shops without needing external logistical support, a fleet of vehicles, and a bunch of professionals in the wings, and a motor vehicle at either end to complete the deal. Sounds like your target audience is most likely mamils and weekend warriors; if so more power to your elbow. Meanwhile I'll get by with the kit I carry in my own saddlebag and the wits inside my head.

Give all that support, and secure parking, which implies people driving to the start, and the coach etc., have you speculated what the C02 footprint is for one of your events?

 

[arallsopp]

Good luck with the ride Ed. Sounds like a great idea. Anything that teams bikes, a spirit of adventure and some healthy exercise is a win in my book. Horses for courses, and there's plenty of track out there.

Have a great one.

Andy.

 

[arallsopp]

Meanwhile I'll get by with the wits inside my head.

Oh Lord! We're doomed