AR10 Chat

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

I see my point has already been covered

MrT's 2p is priceless.
18th September deadline for anyone to show intention of a proposal
23rd October deadline for proposals to be shown
with
1-31st October a poll running for dates when the event will be held. (extended a week beyond the end of the venue poll to allow people to vote whos date preference depends on venue)

Then November onwards is free for the organisers to book/arrange everything they need. eg some porta potties

Better vote for us then.....no need for porta potties.....lol

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

I could say I want to arrange AR10, which then means you've all got to wait until I've done a proposal which could be 6weeks or soemthing by which time I might think ahhh F'it and change my mind, means you've been held up 6 weeks.

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the phase "time waster" would spring to mind,

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

I see my point has already been covered

MrT's 2p is priceless.
18th September deadline for anyone to show intention of a proposal
23rd October deadline for proposals to be shown
with
1-31st October a poll running for dates when the event will be held. (extended a week beyond the end of the venue poll to allow people to vote whos date preference depends on venue)

seems fair

Originally Posted by hovis

the phase "time waster" would spring to mind,

Really? I'd have gone with something much harsher
****** ***** **** ******** **** **** any of those plus variables. But it doesnt mean someone cant offer to do one with good intention but then have to withdraw due to unforeseen reasons. But ever well intentioned it'd still hold you up fella.

[keith_d]

AR09 was my first one, and I enjoyed the massive group ride. The pace was good for newbies like me, so I can see how some of the more experienced riders might have found it a bit slow. But with such a big group it's the only workable option.

If people want a faster ride I'd suggest planning an optional ride for the Sunday. My thoughts are:

a) Use as much as possible of the Saturday route, but in the opposite direction
b) Groups of 6-8 riders set out at 10 minute intervals
c) Each group can request one of the markers to lead them or just follow the map

This limits the amount of route planning but should still be interesting. What was a twisting ascent on Saturday would become a tricky descent on Sunday. It would also allow the markers to get a days riding if they fancy it.

Just my (newbie) thoughts,

Keith

Why bother waiting? Hovis / GG clearly want to organise it, have already gone to the trouble of securing a venue for three possible dates that has everything required to make it a belter. There is a great riding route already thought out that caters for all abilities. It's a no-brainer.

Anyone else who would seriously be interested in organising naything would know about or have seen the proposal thread by now - just declare it done I say.

[timwilky]

This seems to be an excellent location/venue. A pucker hotel where I can rest my weary bones with proper facilities and you lot + Hovis nearby to drink beer with. What more could an old fart like me want.

Originally Posted by carty

Why bother waiting? Hovis / GG clearly want to organise it, have already gone to the trouble of securing a venue for three possible dates that has everything required to make it a belter. There is a great riding route already thought out that caters for all abilities. It's a no-brainer.

Anyone else who would seriously be interested in organising naything would know about or have seen the proposal thread by now - just declare it done I say.

not everyone views the org daily. As done as the deal seems, someone WILL complain if its done and done before everyone had a reasonable chance of knowing about it.

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by keith_d

AR09 was my first one, and I enjoyed the massive group ride. The pace was good for newbies like me, so I can see how some of the more experienced riders might have found it a bit slow. But with such a big group it's the only workable option.

If people want a faster ride I'd suggest planning an optional ride for the Sunday. My thoughts are:

a) Use as much as possible of the Saturday route, but in the opposite direction
b) Groups of 6-8 riders set out at 10 minute intervals
c) Each group can request one of the markers to lead them or just follow the map

This limits the amount of route planning but should still be interesting. What was a twisting ascent on Saturday would become a tricky descent on Sunday. It would also allow the markers to get a days riding if they fancy it.

Just my (newbie) thoughts,

Keith

I've mentioned a Sunday rideout myself as well, but I don't think a Sunday ride out should be organised with markers etc. That's what the Saturday is for......the Sunday, if it were to happen should, IMO be an opportunity for people to ride however they wish, follow the route at their own pace and look after themselves. Hovis could easily have maps done for people.....but as it would be his to organise.......lets see what he thinks!

Originally Posted by carty

Why bother waiting? Hovis / GG clearly want to organise it, have already gone to the trouble of securing a venue for three possible dates that has everything required to make it a belter. There is a great riding route already thought out that caters for all abilities. It's a no-brainer.

Anyone else who would seriously be interested in organising naything would know about or have seen the proposal thread by now - just declare it done I say.

TBH If he's got a decent group prepared to help out I agree. Looks a sound idea.

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

not everyone views the org daily. As done as the deal seems, someone WILL complain if its done and done before everyone had a reasonable chance of knowing about it.

tbh whatever happends someone's bound to complain - there's no way any venue will suit everybody.

TBH most peeps are too hung over or are going home on the sunday

supervox lead a rideout on the sunday and it was good, i think there was about 10

but, i will not be drinking friday*, as i dont want a hangover for saturday,

so i will be getting ****ed saturday, thus not sure about leading a sunday ride out



*yup im shocked as well