Double Decker Circuit Race

How's this for an idea?

The route has 3 big hill bombs, only 1 steep climb, lots of fast turns, and a tunnel. I ride it regularly as fast as I can and never encounter much traffic, but enough to make one or 2 junctions exciting. The surface is pretty sound and the scenery is great.

I'm also planning to do a lock up challenge to test how efficient you are at locking/unlocking your steed. Hopefully this will interest those who might not be willing to compete in the circuit race.

Here's a map of the route:

It would be great to have a few marshals to make sure people don't get lost or take shortcuts, so let me know if you're up for that.

I can do any date between Sunday 29th May and Sunday 5th June but would rather not do it on a polo day (Sunday/Wednesday). Let me know if you want to come but can't do certain days.

I'm in!

Quality idea. I'm in. Wednesday works best for me personally..

ahh this sounds awesome, would love to do this but i'm away then. Have fun!

great route, i could be a marshal?

ive done this route a few times as part of my short commute to and from college its got some good hills, plus the smell going past cadbury reminds me of charlie and the chocolate factory

The route has 3 big hill bombs, only 1 steep climb

How about reversing it and having 3 big big hill climbs, and 1 steep bomb.....?

No?

O.K.

Shame.

What's a good time for 2 laps of this route then? 13-15 mins?

I'll do a dry run this weekend to save any blushes should I enter!

ahh this sounds awesome, would love to do this but i'm away then. Have fun!

When do you go away mate? I might be able to do Saturday 28th if that helps

great route, i could be a marshal?

How's the arm doing, not good enough to race by then?

What's a good time for 2 laps of this route then? 13-15 mins?

I'll do a dry run this weekend to save any blushes should I enter!

Not sure, think it's a bit less than that. Will do a timed run later today

How about reversing it and having 3 big big hill climbs, and 1 steep bomb.....?

No?

O.K.

Shame.

Not a bad idea, could do this as a qualifier depending on how many turn up, or do a special race just for REAL men (or women)

How's the arm doing, not good enough to race by then?

yeah its getting better but my physio said another 5/6 weeks until he thinks it will be back to normal!

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When do you go away mate? I might be able to do Saturday 28th if that helps

i'm away 26th may-1st July. no worries, I'll be up for doing this later in the summer if its on again.

@neal83: Just did a lap, took me just under 7mins, so you're right.
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Why dont we do two laps of the number 11 route!!
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How about reversing it and having 3 big big hill climbs, and 1 steep bomb.....?

No?

O.K.

Shame.

Not a bad idea, could do this as a qualifier depending on how many turn up, or do a special race just for REAL men (or women)

Pistaboy, are you mad son?! Actually this would be quite good.

Glad you said women...or woman!

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Who wants tickets...

They're hidden inside Double Deckers...

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I bought the base for the trophy yesterday, going to get bike-specific prizes for 2nd and 3rd and for the lock up challenge winner. Would people be willing to part with a couple of quid each as an entry fee to cover the prizes?

sure

always busy around there so be careful kids
Hillclimb up rosehill would be awesome

There's generally a few cars on Linden Rd, the only A road on the route, but the rest is quiet residential roads. Just gotta be careful at the Linden Rd junction.

always busy around there so be careful kids
Hillclimb up rosehill would be awesome

I've wanted to arrange a 3-part hill climb race with Rose Hill & Greenhill +1 for ages, too lazy I am though.