It seems that our little cobbled hill climb has been very well received:
Hugh Roberts, Chief Executive of The Tour of Britain, said: “Last night in Frome was something special, especially the cobble wobble, and today the crowds are impressive. The best thing about it is the amount of school kids out there in every town and village really getting behind the race. It’s heartening to see and this is exactly what The Tour is all about..”
Video’s and stills are already popping up online…. we’ll post up everything we find here so check back frequently over the next few days. We’ll also be posting the full listing of times here later tonight so watch this space.
Here’s the first video (Mike Smith www.4444Stargate.com) and set of photos (Ed Thomas):
If you’ve got and comments or suggestions about the event then please send us an e-mail to suggestion.box@blackcanoncollective.co.uk , we’re already talking about next year so would love to hear from you, thanks!
(Our very own) Neil Cousins 23.54seconds. Amazing!
Congratulations to everybody who took part, you all did brilliantly.
A massive thanks to the hundreds and hundreds of people who clapped, cheered and egged on every one of the 89 competitors. The atmosphere was awesome.
And finally, a special thanks to all the people who volunteered to marshal the event; it wouldn’t have happened with out you.
Decent photos to follow soon….
Marjory set a benhmark on the wobbling cobbles earlier this evening. I can’t tell you the time, but I can say that she had a basket on her bike.
I’m sure this only applies to a small number of people, but please don’t leave litter at the Allotment (or anywhere for that matter). It’s so disrespectful to the surroundings, the resident wildlife and local users.
Thankfully Dave White kindly picked up and took home all of this litter (see pic) from the top of 143 yesterday. Thanks Dave!
Check out this Video from Jon Ashelford of the Transition boys sessioning the middle section of 143 at last months TickerTape.
Just to clarify that tomorrows meeting is not a practice session for riders. This is only a meeting for the marshals to practice using the timing equipment.
All those kind people who have confirmed that they can help marshal the Cobble Wobble event this week please see here for details of Mondays Marshal Meeting.
If you are down as a maybe or someone who can help out later on in the evening, then don’t worry; you won’t be needed on Monday, but we’d welcome your help on Wednesday for the event.
Thanks!
This is pretty awesome; Frome has got its very own bike festival – the VeloJam! Organised to celebrate the Tour of Britain (which is coming through Frome the following day) the VeloJam will see a range of activities:
Dr Alex Moulton (inventor of the small-wheeled bicycle that bears his name) will be giving a talk at the Cheese and Grain. The Market Yard car park will feature a display by the Animal Relentless Mountain Bike Stunt Team, Professor Crump’s Crazy Bike Circus Show and Charge Bikes who will be holding a ‘longest trackstand’ competition (winner keeps the bike!). The Cheese and Grain is also hosting a static spinning time trial contest (like rollerpaluza), whilst Dennis Talbot, ex-pro rider and European Madison champion in 1952, mingles with the crowds.
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The inaugural Catherine Hill Cobble Wobble (an uphill time trial over 6,000 cobbles with riders setting off at two-minute intervals from 6.30pm) should be a real laugh (assuming it doesn’t rain), the shops will be open and there’ll even be refreshments at the top of the hill thanks to the local cafes.
But if that all seems a bit much the Milk Street Brewery has come up with a new ‘Cobble Wobble’ ale, which will be sold in The Griffin in Milk Street and the Cheese and Grain Bar.
The plan is to make this an annual event which would be fantastic for local cycling! Hope to see you there on Wednesday (we’ll be the ones timing the Cobble Wobble!)….
