Month: August 2009

Ok everything’s falling into place now and I can’t wait to ride tomorrow!

Hopefully we’ll get a good turn out, remember that spectators are welcome and will also be treated to food and drink.

The prizes are pretty awesome too, we’ve got transition stems, pedals and saddles along with a load of T’s! Prizes will be awarded on the same basis as always (most effort, best style, most improved etc etc) with the TickerTape sticker and plenty of kudos going to the fastest rider down the hill. We’ll also be giving away some prizes drawn randomly out of a hat so everyone is in with a chance to get some goodies.

It seems that an MBUK photographer is now going to be there, along with Chris Smith, Steve Geal, the Transition guys and our current world champion (no wait; it’s just Neil on a replica frame)….so there’ll be plenty of opportunity to check out how the pros ride the trails we know and love.

See you all tomorrow!

Ok not really, just a couple of things I forgot to say in the last post:

Firstly I thought I’d remind all you TickerTape riders to bring your membership cards, and non members to bring along a fiver (if riding).

Secondly it’s really important that people park sensibly, so please can members use the BCC Car Park (see club forum for full details) and non members (unless of course you’re with a member) park in existing Longleat car parks. Please don’t park anywhere in Longhedge / Whitbourne Springs, this isn’t fair on the locals.

And finally…(well every news reel has one)… it seems that American hotdogs may have been a bad call , they are as Ben pointed out (see comments on post bellow) pretty horrible. So we’re now going to provide some tasty sausages from my local butcher.  Winner!

Ok, so its getting close to this now…. which is pretty exciting; there’ll be Transition bikes to test and a new record to set on the new full length spoons!

The format will be the same as usual except for a compulsory sign in at the beginning and a ‘2 run then pass it on” rule for the watches so that everybody gets a good go at setting some times.

We’ll also be opening the event up to non members for this occasion only so long as they complete a registration form, are signed in by a member (who will be responsible for them) and pay £5 (all of which can be done on the day). If you don’t know anyone but would like to come along and watch then that’s cool, just email me for details ( andrew.denham@blackcanoncollectiv.co.uk ).

We’ll be providing American hotdogs local Sausages, home made cakes and drinks for free to everyone who turns up, rider or spectator, so bring some mates, your dad, or even your nan but remember that pets won’t be allowed unless on a lead at all times.

All the courses will be open all day, but only Spoons will be open for timing between 10:00 and 15:00 after which the prizes will be awarded. There’s no start times or limit on the number of runs, and food will be served all day too making the whole thing a real relaxed event.

There’s a real buzz about this event now; MBUK have even asked if they can cover it, so put your make up on and do your hair if you think you can challenge Mr Smith for the press exposure.

Hope to see you all there!

Remember: full face helmets only.