CC Ashwell 10th Anniversary Tour of Belgium, 17-19 Sept 2010

Forum Admin [Martin]

The keen eyed amongst you will have noticed the calendar has recently updated. The Club's 10th anniversary celebrations will now be done on the Club's trip to Belgium and the end of year Christmas party and prize giving:

The CC Ashwell 10th Anniversary Tour of Belgium, 'Retreat to Dunkirk'.

Friday 17th - Sunday 19th September 2010

2 night stay [Fri, Sat] in the town of Diksmuide, in the heart of Belgium cycling territory, back Sunday early evening.

This great value trip [roughly £200-250 including transport, hotel, food, drink!?] will likely be made of two groups; Club Run and Middle Group speeds, depending on the numbers and need for speed. A great way to end the season and catch up with other members you might not see too often. This year is extra special; being the 10th anniversary of the Club. Three rides in the three days will take in parts of routes from the Classics including the hills, long breezy plains, cobbles and historical sights and landmarks and fine Belgian cuisine and beer.

Basic agenda;

• Friday 17th, early start drive via Eurotunnel, arrive Diksmuide for lunch, afternoon 50-60 mile reconnoitre ride of the surrounding area.

• Saturday 18th, full day 85 mile randonee, taking in the hills of Mont Des Cats, Mont Noir, Mont Cassel and the Kemmelberg - the infamous cobbled hill that features on the Gent-Wevelgem Classic. This great ride includes a lunch stop at Mont Cassel.

• Sunday 19th, morning recovery ride 35-40 miles, returning to Ashwell early evening.

Photos from last year here;
http://tiny.cc/ccabelgium09

Contact tour leader for further information, richard@ccashwell.com

Confirmed so far;
Richard
James
Stef
Martin L

Add your name to the forum here to join in the fun.

Jem Wallis

Having talked to my dear wife, I have clearance to go on this splendid sounding weekend jaunt. Sign me up!

Jeremy Wallis

geoffg

I can make it this year...looking forward to Richard's tour.....

Captain P

Richard and I both taking vehicles
this gives 10 - 11 places with bikes
there has been alot of interest expressed this year
but the exchange rate has gone against us

So
will need a £50 deposit to secure your place
will keep place for 2 weeks to receive a deposit
does anyone have a vehicle that can also take 4+ bikes ?
( suspect nos will be above 10 this year )
will check out prices to confirm soon
but fairly sure will be £260+ this year ( £240 last year )
( does vary according to nos in vehicles )
includes travel /half board meals /en suite hotel room / free history tour and guide
lunch and drinks extra
so £300 to £350 max ( depending if you follow the " cheeky one " peleton ) all in

probably will also be a tour shirt ( got to be done ) extra

This is a fantastic weekend not to be missed
The stories are part of CCA folklore
Be there or be square :-)

James

PS any positive balance remaining goes to club funds for the grass track

PeterG

Please add my name to the entry list.
James, will you be at pub for deposit tomorrow?

skelders

put me down for a tentative... negotiations have started 8-)

Skelders Bar wouldn't be the same......

skelders

negotiations have gone well 8-)

I'm in!

Forum Admin [Martin]

Confirmed so far;

Richard
James
Stef
Martin L
Jeremy
Geoff
Peter G
Skelders

skelders

If we're quick I can pull a favour and get the shirts onto the current order!!

geoffg

count me in Tim for a shirt....can you get a 10 in there somewhere??

Stef

doubt it helps but i could manage 3 people (me +2) and 3 bikes in my car.
tim - count me in for the 2010 shirt
james - will get you the cheque next week

Forum Admin [Martin]

Confirmed so far;

Richard
James
Stef
Martin L
Jeremy
Geoff
Peter G
Skelders
Vince
John R

skelders

Further to conversations in the Pub last night, we have a two week window of oportunity to get tour shirts made. Martin is going to help with the customizing so you know they'll be great 8-D

There will be either the regular style or the pro - £38.50 or £62.50.

There is even a rumour of tour bobble hats???? i'll let Martin promote that one!

So lets get the numbers booked ASAP so we can have our 'blue train' sorted 8-)

geoffg

can't justify the pro in my state Tim..put me down for a regular.......also Ed. Goater said he needs a skin suit...probably small adult...contact nigel for confirmation.

john riddett

Tim please put me down for regular style, size large.

PeterG

Tim, I would like a Regular in Medium please. undecided on the bobble hat.

Stef

Tim regular medium for me too please, cant justify the pro given getting the etape special too!
if theres a tour bobble hat clearly i have to have one...

geoffg

sorry Tim...medium size for me also.....undecided on bobble....only I think if we all wear them...could be a blast.....

Forum Admin [Martin]

Confirmed so far;

Richard
James
Stef
Martin L
Jeremy
Geoff
Peter G
Skelders
Vince
John R
Mark C

Martin L

Nice one TIm. I'll go with the Pro - medium size. ker-ching! ta!

Robbie L

Just to be naughty... count me in chaps.
Ultra Pro Bling Bling top for me Skelders. Do they do one in carbon?

Jem Wallis

In danger of looking left out. Better get a top. I'll go for the cheaper one - but not sure of sizing. I tried on a couple of tops at the last but one pub night but I can't remember which size or model. Any advice, Skelders?

We are also now at 12 riders - I have a car for 4 and can have 4 bike carriers on the roof, but I'll have to check with the wife to see if I can have it for that weekend.

Andy Hartley

Oh no how did i miss this one on the Forum. Not looking closely enough!!!

Please can you put me down for a place (thats if there is any spaces left?)

Sounds a great trip.

Andy Hartley

Andy Hartley

Dam dam dam. I just checked calender and i am already away that weekend cyling in the Alps!!!

Sorry please cancel my request as above. Thanks anyway.

geoffg

gonna be a biggie this year methinks... one definitely not to be missed

skelders

so how many now?

Robbie - those pro shirts are most definately carbon 8-)

Forum Admin [Martin]

12 confirmed so far;

Richard
James
Stef
Martin L
Jeremy
Geoff
Peter G
Skelders
Vince
John R
Mark C
Robbie

Anyone else?

tduckett

I need to check this weekend, but it looks like the chaps i was due to ride the Eroica with are not going to be able to do it. So not wanting to do it on my own ill be looking for something else to do this Autumn.

Put me down as provisional and ill let you know definately by monday

TD

skelders

you know it makes sense Tim 8-D

will the hotel be big enough for Team CCA??

Senecio [Daniel D]

Okay, I've managed to hold out for a bit, but I have succumbed to the lure of this trip. Count me IN!

So long as my car passes it's MOT it can manage at least 3 bikes without a roof rack AND it is left hand drive. (It does drink fuel though).

Daniel

skelders

Excellent!! the train is almost complete...

Mr Bartlett, where art thou???