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06-24-2008, 13:23 Sallybb Joined on 05-19-2008 Northamtonshire/Leicestershire Posts 37 WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi everyone, A few of us hav been trying to arrange a get together for training and Rutland Water was suggested - 25 miles off road through very pretty scenery and good stoppng places.  The suggested dates were either 9th or 10th August and several people have indicated that they would come.  However, I know that some would have to travel a fair distance and wondered if maybe we could turn it into a weekend.  I have found out that there are other good routes in the locality and I would be willing to do a reccy.  So 2 questions 1.   Who would be interested? 2.   Which date is best? 3.   (Yes I know I said two) Who wants to make it a week-end? I know that some ladies have difficulty with home arrangements so perhaps it could be either/or days to try and help as many of us as possible and believe me some of us really do need help. I look forward to hearing from anyone/everyone! Sallybb Sally    Report

06-24-2008, 15:23 Sallybb Joined on 05-19-2008 Northamtonshire/Leicestershire Posts 37 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Just in case anyone is interested I have attached the link to the anglian water web-site   http://www.anglianwaterleisure.co.uk/assets/maps/map-rutland.gif Sally    Report

06-26-2008, 20:40 littlelegs Joined on 04-14-2008 Posts 29 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Sally, It sounds as if the Rutland water route is nearer to me than Stratford (i live in Norfolk), although I am not quite sure. I would be interested in going, and as I am so unfit , i think a weekend may just be a good idea if I can manage it at home. Are you guys going to the October training ? Lorraine    Report

06-26-2008, 20:41 Jude D Joined on 12-26-2007 Posts 43 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Sally and all other March09 cyclists My sister Jane and I are definately OK for the weekend of 9th and 10th August and so is my cousin Susanne who did Cycle India 2008 We can either do both days and arrange to stay over or just one - done mind and will go along with what everyone else prefers Great that you are doing this Sally- thank you Look forward to seeing you at Janes Garden Party on 6th July Love Judith xx    Report

06-26-2008, 20:41 littlelegs Joined on 04-14-2008 Posts 29 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Sorry forgot dates, I can probably go with the flow. I will also ask my friend who is coming to Cuba as well. L    Report

06-27-2008, 10:14 sarah e Joined on 08-21-2006 Nottingham Posts 244 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end hi Sally I am not going to be able to do 19/20 July - at inlaws in Durham or 9/10 August as no-one to do the "dancing run" as footie season started and my friend has organised a surprise for my birthday on the evening of the 9th. Best not say yes to the 10th just incase alcohol has been involved!!!! I think Heather is hoping to get along to the July weekend..... If any of you were stopping over at Rutland - there is a great pub b&b - The Noel at Whitwell, that I stayed at last year, right at the start of the ride. Worth a look! www.thenoel.co.uk Hope the job interview went well! Sarah (india 07)    Report

06-27-2008, 13:00 Sallybb Joined on 05-19-2008 Northamtonshire/Leicestershire Posts 37 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Lorraine, Yes Rutland is quite a bit nearer to you than Stratford, but I purposely avaoided trying to ordanise anything that week-end, so that if anyone wanted to do both.....  Dependant upon the weather - please let it be kind, I think there will be at least six of us - Catherine who lives in Wales is struggling a bit, so I have said she can come and stay with me for the week-end if she wants.  Yes we are all doing October - last chance to do anything before the dark nights come.  That's going to be the killer its okay at the moment with warmish dry light evenings, how are we going to get through the cold dark and wet and still be fit in March!!! Hope you can make Rutland - I had better get over there and sort out something for the second day, although I have been given some suggestions, quiet roads and a fair length of old roman road! Sally Sally    Report

06-28-2008, 6:52 Merivale Joined on 02-09-2008 Posts 16 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hiya Sally It would be great to meet up with some of you, so I'd love to come along to the 9th/10th August weekend. I'd be travelling from wales, so would probably come up on the Friday. Once it's all confirmed with the dates I'll make arrangements for accomodation. Be good to see familiar faces again :) Catherine x    Report

06-28-2008, 22:34 Lesley40 Joined on 03-24-2008 Posts 65 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Jane and I can do Sat 10th. We will come early Sat am and go back in the evening. I am really looking forward to seeing you all. Lesleyx    Report

06-29-2008, 11:21 littlelegs Joined on 04-14-2008 Posts 29 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi there, well given my fitness level Iam up for both days 9th and 10th August.  I have friends in Peterborough where I can stay overnight as Idon't think it is to far from Rutland.  Catherine from Wales - it will be good to meet up again . Lorraine    Report

07-01-2008, 10:43 Lesley40 Joined on 03-24-2008 Posts 65 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Duuur I meant Sat 9th!! Lesleyx    Report

07-01-2008, 23:09 BecH Joined on 06-10-2008 Posts 10 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Sally and everyone else, I signed up to the 13-22 March event a few weeks ago and haven't actually been on a bike since. In fact I haven't even got a bike at the moment! However I do intend to get one in the next few weeks and I'd love to join the rest of you to cycle Rutland Water. Hopefully I should be able to do both dates (9 and 10th Aug) and as I live relatively nearby, in Derby, I guess I won't need to sort out accomodation. Thanks for organising this, Sally. How is everyone doing with the fundraising so far? It's almost more traumatic than the cycling....! Bec    Report

07-04-2008, 14:13 Sallybb Joined on 05-19-2008 Northamtonshire/Leicestershire Posts 37 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Everyone, Well it seems as though there are a few of us who need the training badly enough to meet on either one or both days, so here goes. These are my thoughts on the programme of events - comments, critisisms or better ideas are welcome. Saturday 9th      Meet at Normanton Car Park on south est side of RW. - 10.00 a.m.?  Parking is £3 a day, (I did try and get a reduction but Anglian Water said no.) Cycle to Bourne (see link - http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Rutland_Water_to_Bourne-Cycle-Route-1005.html  Rutland water to Bourne avoiding main roads where possible. Passes through Pickworth, Witham on the Hill. Distance 22 miles - predicted time 2 hours + a bit. Lunch at Bourne Return to Normanton - back around 4 p.m. - total 44 miles Sunday 10th          Meet at Whitwell Car Park - north east side - 10.00 a.m. Cycle round Rutland Water including the Hambleton arm aprrox 2.5 hours - 25 miles I know that perhaps people would like to do a bit more and there are some routes in the vicinity (or you could go round twice!) but I thought if people had been away overnight they might not want to be too late finishing so that they could get home. I am hoping to get over to Rutland in the next few days to sus things out a bit more. As far as I know the following people have said they would come on at least one of the days (if I miss anyone my apologies and just add your name to the list)  Anyone else the more the merrier! Me, Catherine, Jane, Judith, Lorraine, Jane, Lesley, Bec and Ellie. Really looking forward to seeing everyone Sally bb           Sally    Report

07-04-2008, 22:12 Jude D Joined on 12-26-2007 Posts 43 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Hi Sally That looks great - thank you so much for putting it altogether - it looks just fine to me Jane and I are definately going to try to do both days - not sure yet whether we are booking into a B and B or travelling each day but will let you know Lesley and her friend Jane are on Cycle Cuba 4 so as Sally says anyone is welcome to join us My cousin Susanne who did Cycle India 08 would like to join us hope that is OK with everyone? Looking forward to all getting together - I think it is really important as it keeps the morale up for everyone and we can all panic together when you think how many months we have left!!!! See you soon Love Judith x    Report

07-05-2008, 9:25 SusannenoZ Joined on 08-26-2006 Staffordshire Posts 252 Re: WFW - Cycle Cuba March 2009 - Rutland Water Training Week-end Looks good Sally, I am Judiths cousin, i did india last year and we did a training weekend in Rutland last year, the cycle round the lake is great, its not flat, and it is a bit rough in places so good training, will take about 4 hours with stops, plenty of places for drinks etc along the way, not sure if you have cycled in a group before but often a route will take much longer than it would when on your own or in a 2  as you tend to wait for each other, someone will inevitably have a problem with a bike, in a big group you always spend more time at lunch too, well there is so much chatting to do! etc etc. so your time estimates may be a bit ambitious! the other route you have chosen for Saturday i don't know, but sounds good.The starting point at Whitwell has a great big cycle shop, with great accessories as well as bikes, and they will match wiggle prices, so bring your purses and build in some time for shopping!! Not sure which day i will make or if I will do both days will let you know. Susanne X    Report

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