2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 11, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ritchie - do you mean travel on Saturday? And Sunday? You could come down with me and George if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I was about to edit it to Sat before anyone spotted that It's more that I only finish work around 4pm on a Sat. Thought you guys would be leaving well before. I might be able to use a couple of hours to get away. Probably getting ahead of myself anyway...I'll have a think after Dec 1st Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 11, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Yes. Let's wait and see who gets in! But if you do, it shouldn't be a problem travelling down on Saturday afternoon. It's only 2 hours down the road, so we could be booked in digs and having dinner by 7 Richie Cross and ginty001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted November 12, 2016 Members Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 a maybe for me Darryl, as off to Majorca on the Wednesday, need to work on brownie points! Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted November 21, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Definitely up for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Reading about the route....I'm scared of the descents already!! Anyone heard of this? https://ridethestruggle.com Later in the month so crucial extra training days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Up for this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Up for this too. Fred or The Struggle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 21, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 The struggle is actually a climb which leads onto the Kirkstone Pass. Traditionally the Fred does not go up this. The route up to Kirkstone is hard enough, but the struggle would add insult to injury! As for the decents, don't worry. As long as you know not to go haring down the 25% hills you'll be fine. Richie Cross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Count me in as a yes. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Fred or The Struggle? Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 28, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hi Folks I just wanted to remind you all that entry starts on Dec 1st. This is from their website: "All the details of how you can enter for The Fred Whitton 2017 which will take place on Sunday May 7th will be on our Web site on the 1st of December, we are always over subscribed and have to hold a lottery to determine the riders. There is more than one way to gain a place on the ride, and all this will be explained in the full entry details in December." I'll be entering this week and I advise you to do the same. cheers D Richie Cross and DavidC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted November 28, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Cheers Darryl I'll be entering also Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'll set a wee reminder and apply. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions DavidC Posted November 28, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Will have a look at the site on Thursday Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted December 1, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 nothing on the site yet. will check again later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted December 1, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 still nothing on the website. I'll check later, but if anyone else checks and the entry details are posted, please post on here. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted December 1, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Looks like it's Fred Whit-off.... 😉 Richie Cross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted December 1, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 ENTRY DETAILS FOR 2017 Sorry for the slight delay but In a few days the full entry detail for 2017 will be available on this page, we will have some pre Charity entry places, and details for deferred, volunteers and other guaranteed entries. The Main open entry places will be available at the start of January 2017 James, Darryl Gunson and DavidC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted December 1, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 thanks Robbie. no rush then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted December 5, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 LOTTERY ENTRY For the main entry in January we will use a lottery system, to be as fair as we can to all riders and avoid an ‘internet race’ to get places in the event. At least 2,000 places in the event will be available and allocated by this lottery draw, entry to which will be on-line and open for two weeks: Monday 9th January to Sunday 22nd January. The draw will then be made on Monday 23rd January and soon after we will email everyone who entered the draw to let them know if they have a place in the event. The event entry fee is £60, which is payable when you enter the lottery, but it will only be reserved on your account when you enter the lottery. Then, soon after the lottery draw has been made on Monday 23rd January, we will email to let you know if you have a place in the event. If so, then the already-reserved entry fee will be taken from your account (plus small transaction charge that the banks take), and if not then the reserve for the fee will be released (so no money is taken) and we’ll let you know how you can go on our reserve list if you want. For the lottery entry we will favour first-time riders in the event, by reserving a number of places for people who haven’t ridden our event before. So when you enter the lottery you’ll be asked if you’ve ridden the event before (be honest, we’ll check), and a draw will first be done for the first-time rider places, followed by a second draw for the remaining places. Any first-time riders who don’t get a place in the first draw will go into the second draw as well, so first-time riders will get two chances in the draws. You’ll also be able to enter the lottery either individually or as a group of up to 4 people. If you enter as a group then the group will get one ticket in the lottery and if that ticket is chosen then the whole group will get places in the event. This means that your group will either all get places or none get places in the event; this will suit you if you only want to ride the event if your friends can also ride (e.g. if you want to travel together to the event). All applicants will be informed by email of the result of the lottery draw a few days after January 23rd. For the unsuccessful riders there will be a reserve list to subscribe to, and we will offer any cancellation places that become available to people on the reserve list. alexb, DavidC and Richie Cross 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted December 5, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks Robbie. A job for after Xmas then. it is good to see that we could enter as groups of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted December 5, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Makes sense to do as groups of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 What was the total number? 14? Is anyone missed below? And is it enough to just do the route as a JWCC day? Darryl George Charlie Eric David C Billy Davie B Alex Robbie James Ginty Paul L Alan Fox Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted December 5, 2016 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 perhaps we could discuss it over a beer. should we meet for a festive drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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