Birmingham to Berlin

Hope this doesn't come across as too cheeky! https://www.lfgss.com/thread67872.html

Have we met Bailey yet? I for one think we need to sit down with both of you and discuss everything at the next meeting. Tuesday the 5th July was it? Having riders 100% confirmed is really important at this stage in regards to promotion and getting equipment, etc sorted. Meeting minutes will be available ASAP. Matt's been working hard on sponsorship, Andy has done some amazing fundraising, Neil's doing location research, Dyf's been sorting jerseys and I'm doing lots of press stuff and gathering of equipment so other riders will need to pull some weight. Unfortunately, I've already shot off emails with details of the already confirmed riders because we can't keep waiting...we leave in little over a month!

Everybody (apart from Jeet) has bought their return flights. We're looking into campsites at the moment but we have agreed that beforehand everybody has the same set amount they can feasibly put towards equipment, etc. We all agreed that PAYG is all well and good but if someone has substantially more or less money than other people it really won't be fair on the rest of the group. You will need to factor in how much food you will be eating everyday into your budget also. (aka shitloads!)

How's your training going? Up for Bham to Ldn next Saturday 2nd July? (Neil and Matt doing it tomorrow too!) I'm also doing the Dunwhich Dynamo the 16th/17th and will be doing a back to back sleepover ride probably 6th-7th July.

writes down Shitloads... of... food. XD

Okay, don't worry. I know we're typically late to the party but Bailey and I WILL be turning up on July 5. We'll get our flights and stuff and we've been working out some sponsorships to join the group - I work at a supermarket and have good contacts online and Bailey works at a school and is getting lots of shoutouts in the local area.

Training has been a bit slow this week due to some nerve damage but it's getting better quickly and providing my new bike arrives on time, I will be coming on that ride on July 2. I'm happy to help out in aspects providing I'm not tied down by my work, because I assure you I want this to be as much as a success as you do. I am still under utter admiration for this entire project. :D

hi guys, just a quick post as am off for a ride in a sec. will post properly later!

As of yesterday have raised 497.63 of your finest british pounds through work, and with a month to go until the kids break up should have plenty more opportunities

anyway that number made me happy so i wanted to share it.

:)

Will you all bail if it rains?

Would you bail from a good cause?

A good friends Mother is possibly terminal..shaving my head to raise funds and donating to Cancer research.....

Its only water....

Don't see your name on the list doing it..if your not doing such a challenge do not take the piss.

May the wind be at your backs peeps =)

If it fucking hails I'll still be doing this. Means far too much. Disappointed not everyone on here has donated yet though...come on guys!!! www.justgiving.com/brumtoberlin

I would do it, but I have work
I wasn't taking the piss, its a joke because everyone was going on about the rain for beers and not bothering to ride to town getting a little wet

Fair do's then i suppose..cool beans chap.

Think there's a bit of a difference bailing on a drink because of the rain and bailing on a ride to raise money for a cause which has affected most of us personally! (Can you tell I'm taking it very seriously?!) Will be a bit shit if it rains everyday though...oh well, Berlin will be amazing.

I've been on a tour when it hoofed it down for 14 days...sense of humour and its fine =)

Yeah I know what you mean Jess, got some tyres you need to invest in I promise you wont get a puncture all the way to berlin if you use these

Good raincoat too Si! Are you gonna tell us then Barry?

Brev slitatta and they do some super thick tubes. £80 for tubes and tyres but will last forever

Just take the sponsorship deal so you don't have to pay for them you dingbat!

Anyone stuck for a bike, this might be ideal? 54cm Genesis Day 05.

https://www.lfgss.com/thread68092.html

ah wish I had some money, I'd snatch that up rightoff. Looks like the tourer won't be finished by Saturday so will have to borrow a bike from a friend. GRRRRRRRR.

Can everyone help us push the ride by inviting people to the group and sharing the links please?!

Sorry Jess, haven't had time to read the whole thread.

When is Day1? As I said yesterday I'm totally happy to ride with you guys down to Folkestone if I'm free. Should be a good laugh.

We leave August 2nd so we'll be doing London to Folkstone on August 3rd. Would be grand to have you on board!

Yeah for sure. More the merrier

Having a ride out when you leave Birmingham?

Yep. all the way to london or as far as you like, its a tuesday tho

My groupset's here for the tourer FINALLY! The Brooks are here too. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

MG are you building tonight? I wanna help

not sure yet, will let you know, got half way to polo and my wheel broke. andy came and picked me up.. ill meet u to give u the saddle tomorrow food ride?

Okay, drop me a text. My phone died and then it started raining so I gave up on polo esp as my knee was going mental. Will check with Hash what the plan is as he might be in London but we should ride anyway. Simon gets here at 5.30pm.

p.s. I stole a badboy rear rack with a luggage basket on top from my Dad's bike today, plus a handlebag holder and a sweet Magnum cable lock (the ones that go round your waist). Cheers Paddy!