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Steve Chapman

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British National Road Race
« on: March 19, 2014, 02:57:18 PM »
One for the diary! Sunday 29th June British mens and women's road race. I remember few years ago we had a great club ride to Abergavenny to watch, Be good if we can do the same again this year.

RichardB

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2014, 08:37:37 PM »
Sounds like a great day out Steve. I'd be up for this.

Andy H

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2014, 09:25:56 PM »
Also see the Tour of Britain gets to Abergavenny this year, with a stage finishing on the Tumble!  Tues Sept 9th

http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/files/documents/Stage3_Overview.pdf 

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2014, 08:06:35 AM »
Sounds like a couple of club outings to look forward to.

RichardB

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2014, 07:52:30 PM »
Steve, are you still planning to do this? Have you given any thought to where you'd watch the race?

Steve Chapman

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2014, 09:14:21 AM »
Yeah definitely, as most people know my route planning isn't very good so may need some help. Be good if we could have a few more numbers, and someone who knows the area to put us in a good spot.

Davey C

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2014, 06:24:17 PM »
I wouldnt mind tagging along, subject to how my legs feel after the sportive the day before!!

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2014, 06:34:10 PM »
I know the area, sure we can find a decent circular route over. Not sure of race details mind re best places to watch

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2014, 07:59:19 PM »
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/zuvvi/media/bc_images/bc_road/2014/CS-NRC-MENS-REV-v2.jpg

This is the course map. One long circuit and then10 short circuits around Abergavenny. So probably best to get to Abergavenny itself.

Steve Chapman

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2014, 02:01:33 PM »
The mens road race doesn't start until 1pm, if we are in Abergavenny for the finish then cycle back its going to be really late. How about watching it in Caerleon then coming back, any thoughts?

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2014, 04:13:05 PM »
Long range weather isn't looking that great. I probably won't ride.

Rob Jones

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2014, 05:16:44 PM »
Long range weather isn't looking that great. I probably won't ride.

Premature; surely. Wonder what likelihood of a forecast 5 days on being correct is?...time will tell. There's always the tv if it rains!

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2014, 05:25:24 PM »
Agreed - I won't rely on the weather forecast until the day before! However if there's a hint of rain, riding to Abergavenny, hanging around and riding back does not appeal!

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2014, 05:52:23 PM »
That's TRUE. Remember. Black mtn too well!

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Re: British National Road Race
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2014, 10:12:49 PM »
Steve I'd be happy to watch it in Caerleon and then come straight back.