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Steve Chapman

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Tour Of Britain 2018
« on: May 26, 2018, 11:58:11 AM »
Date for your diary's Sunday 2nd September sees the tour starting in Carmarthen and finishing in Newport. Route will be announced soon so we can plan an EPIC day out. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/44260590
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Greg B

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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2018, 12:10:42 PM »
Saw it in the news today definately worrh a trip
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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2018, 07:48:43 PM »
Can’t wait to see the buses 😂
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Nick Langley

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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2018, 09:29:33 PM »
So, now that we know the route and that G and Froomey are riding, anyone got any ideas on where they want to watch it and a route out there?
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Mark Pope

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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2018, 10:27:55 PM »
How about Belmont Hill in Caerleon. It's the last KoM just a few miles from the finish? It's about 500 metres long and rises to about 16%, so the riders will be going slow enough to make good spectating. There are some good coffee stops nearby too.
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Steve Chapman

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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2018, 12:58:55 PM »
im happy to go with the majority, problem with Belmont hill is the ETA is around 3-3:30 which makes it a long day by the time we get back. If we do Defynnog the ETA is around 1pm. this gives us plenty of time to get there and not to late coming back. Like i said though im happy to go anywhere.

Anyone else got any suggestions?

Im also thinking about watching stage 3 in Bristol, thinking about leaving the car in Chepstow and cycling over the bridge and into Bristol for the start and finish if anyone is interested.   
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RichardB

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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2018, 02:17:39 PM »
I was thinking Defynnog too. That comes at the top of a climb as well? We could then go Ystradgynlais - Neath home?
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2018, 01:11:07 PM »
How about this for Sunday, Normal 9am start. Please wear club kit to maximise chances of getting on tv. Be great if someone has a Welsh flag  :)

Let me know what you think.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15209515
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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2018, 01:17:04 PM »
Looks good. I need to order another club shirt mine got shredded in the washing machine this week! Any in Medium in stock Richard?
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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2018, 06:24:57 PM »
Coffee Sennybridge?
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Steve Chapman

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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2018, 07:11:52 PM »
Yeah could do! Hopefully it’s not to busy
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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2018, 08:28:17 PM »
We better go full gas to get a there early enough to get a seat!
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Nick Langley

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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2018, 10:33:13 PM »
Do we need to arrange a splinter group of chasers to leave at 8:30 or is this a 'nobody will be dropped on the way out at least' kinda ride? 😉
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2018, 11:29:53 PM »
The pacers will be on there best behaviour! Harpo said I’m in charge  ;) At least 3 coffee stops  :)
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Re: Tour Of Britain 2018
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2018, 08:28:44 PM »
Quote from: Greg B on August 29, 2018, 01:17:04 PM
Looks good. I need to order another club shirt mine got shredded in the washing machine this week! Any in Medium in stock Richard?

Yes, lots in stock - £62
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