Velo Birmingham

[wobert]

A3 - 0730 for me.

Saturday night I'm in the AC in the Mailbox, as it's the wife's birthday, so out for tea at Fiesta del Asado for a protein hit....

Edited by wobert on Friday 8th September 18:49

[FiF]

Must admit I'm a bit puzzled. Been out tonight and there were road closed signs for this out on the B4194 to the north west of Bewdley out towards Button Oak, which road has never been on the route and according to the website still isn't. It doesn't even join one of the planned road closures. :confused

[alfabadass]

B1 - 0800hrs start along with some mates.

Fiesta Del Asado...awesome food!

[Chrisgr31]

The_Jackal said:

Yep C2 here (one of the fat lads at the back lol)
Bit worried the broom wagon is set to follow at 19 kmh ten mins after the last wave!
Did the route in two halves last week and the first half is a lot harder than the second.
Is anyone else being dropped off by partners on the day? How far in do you think you will be able to drive? The road behind Centenary Square could be a convenient place to unload and get ready.

I am in the same wave as you, and also worried about the broom wagon! Not done 100 miles before, only done 63 miles once, and will be doing that distance again at the weekend. Hoping its sufficient to be able to do the full distance in the time required. However the climb at the King of the Mountains looks concerning.

I am staying in Birmingham on the Saturday and Sunday night. The £160 for a room in a Travelodge is partly offset by the £11 return rail fare from London!

Wife is grumpy as she was planning to come up with our daughter and watch and support, however is now taking daughter to a swimming gala in Bognor on the race day instead. However last year she meant to support me on the Palace to Palace, however got to Windsor after I did!

[The_Jackal]

I'll be on a Btwin 500SE with the blue brake hoods ,an orange helmet along with BTWIN jersey and shorts.

[Marcellus]

B2 @ 8:10 for me...... Wearing lycra on a bike (seriously will recognise anyone) although there's a few of us in the same pen from RLSCC so may ride together anyone is welcome to hop on.

Edited by Marcellus on Saturday 9th September 19:24

[Marcellus]

FiF said:

Must admit I'm a bit puzzled. Been out tonight and there were road closed signs for this out on the B4194 to the north west of Bewdley out towards Button Oak, which road has never been on the route and according to the website still isn't. It doesn't even join one of the planned road closures. :confused

iirc B4194 between Bewdley and Areley Kings is on the route.

[FiF]

Marcellus said:

FiF said:

Must admit I'm a bit puzzled. Been out tonight and there were road closed signs for this out on the B4194 to the north west of Bewdley out towards Button Oak, which road has never been on the route and according to the website still isn't. It doesn't even join one of the planned road closures. :confused

iirc B4194 between Bewdley and Areley Kings is on the route.

Yes, but look at the map, why would you have signs suggesting that the road out at Button Oak will be closed. You will be able to drive down into Bewdley and turn right onto the B4190 without interference from the closed roads.

[Marcellus]

FiF said:

Marcellus said:

FiF said:

Must admit I'm a bit puzzled. Been out tonight and there were road closed signs for this out on the B4194 to the north west of Bewdley out towards Button Oak, which road has never been on the route and according to the website still isn't. It doesn't even join one of the planned road closures. :confused

iirc B4194 between Bewdley and Areley Kings is on the route.

Yes, but look at the map, why would you have signs suggesting that the road out at Button Oak will be closed. You will be able to drive down into Bewdley and turn right onto the B4190 without interference from the closed roads.

My bad, i thought you said the B4194, wasn't and had never had been on the route!

[AndStilliRise]

I am sure I have registered for this but not received anything in the post or email, should I be worried?

[Marcellus]

AndStilliRise said:

I am sure I have registered for this but not received anything in the post or email, should I be worried?

If your name is not on this list then yes;

https://www.velobirmingham.com/wp-content/uploads/...

[Bungleaio]

AndStilliRise said:

I am sure I have registered for this but not received anything in the post or email, should I be worried?

I'm registered C3 start time 8:40 but I'm not going to do it anymore. Welcome to my place if you want it?

[AndStilliRise]

C5, 8:20! That is a late start.

[The_Jackal]

The instructions do say you have to provide your race ID when picking up your race pack.
Have you checked your spam for email confirmation?

[SR7492]

7.20 start

Perfect, will be starting with me fellow mates!

Edited by SR7492 on Monday 11th September 15:57

[AlfaPapa]

I'm on an 8.10 start and worried about getting timed out.

That being said, I rode some of the middle of the route up to and including the KOM section up Clent (Which was conveniently closed for roadworks which was a nice surprise) and it *wasn't too bad*, it's quite gradual rather than being killer-steep.

[TheJelley]

I am in A2 - 7:25 start - not sure how that happened and definitely not a racing snake.

I am preparing for being overtaken a lot.

[BenjiS]

7:05 start here.

But I can't ride, so if anyone fancies being me for the day as it's too late to transfer, for £50, then drop me a PM.

I got fast track entry, so I have the entry pack in hand, and it also includes free parking near the start/finish.

[Chrisgr31]

AlfaPapa said:

I'm on an 8.10 start and worried about getting timed out.

That being said, I rode some of the middle of the route up to and including the KOM section up Clent (Which was conveniently closed for roadworks which was a nice surprise) and it *wasn't too bad*, it's quite gradual rather than being killer-steep.

Ohhh thats slightly cheered me up as I am very worried about that section. Had virtually resigned myself to only doing 85 miles. With a starting time of 8.35 I am even more worried about getting timed out my last ride at the weekend was 74 miles and averaged just under 19kmh https://www.sports-tracker.com/workout/christopher...

Fairly sure they didn't advertise how long one would have to do it in when I signed up, also dont think the route was as hilly!

[G321]

The route isn't that hilly and St.Kenelms over Clent isn't too bad, it has a couple of steep sections but it flatens out in places. I'm off at 8.10 which seems late but at least I get a lie in!