White Rose Classic

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Dr Dave
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White Rose Classic

Post by Dr Dave »

http://www.whiteroseclassic.co.uk/

I've placed an entry via the online system today for the 185 km option which seems to have been accepted. Any other Cliftonites riding this?
Jon G
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Post by Jon G »

Hi Dave

This is Jonathan from Selby. I am now officially a member of Cifton CC
Ive got an entry for the mid distance. I entered about a month ago.

Jon
Tullio
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Post by Tullio »

Gill, Steph F and I entered some time ago for the 185. I thought it would make a nice change from the Etape Du Dales this year.
Finlay Dawson
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Post by Finlay Dawson »

Hi,

I have riden this for last two years, and will be riding this next year again> Its a great ride, I know the organiser is trying to make it the toughest sportive in the UK, so it get tougher each year :). Its a great ride and would recommend it to any sportive riders. There are three distances to choose from so something for everyone.

I will be doing the 185km, but as Clifton is my second club :( I will be riding under Obrcoaching Colours. Happy to hook up along route though.

Cheers
Fin
HowardD
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Post by HowardD »

Hello Everyone Above

I've just taken the plunge and entered (online) the 185k one, gulp!
Now just got to buy some ultra light all carbon climbing wheels and carry on with, whoops I mean resume, the personal weight loss programme and I might be OK!
IanH
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Post by IanH »

I also have just entered the 185K.
mal
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Post by mal »

I thougth I'd give it another go this year as well.
JC
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Post by JC »

I'm in (185k) - Just about to drop my (new) Clifton CC membership in the post too.
Did this last year and it was tough.

Jon
Arthur
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Post by Arthur »

I've entered the 185.

All being well, there'll be a new baby in April so this is a little tentative, but I'm hoping to be allowed out for the day :)
Arthur
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Post by Arthur »

The entry list is now up at

http://bcyorkshire.co.uk/White%20Rose%2 ... y_list.php

I'm not on there, but my money has been taken and I got a confirmation email at the time so I'm chasing it. I suggest anyone else who has entered check.

The only riders listed as Clifton CC there today are:

Dave Cook Male clifton cc Route 1: 185km
Chris Male clifton cycling club Route 1: 185km
SteveWood
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Post by SteveWood »

Arthur, just checked and there are quite a few clifton riders including yourself on the list. Must have been updated since you last looked.
Arthur
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Post by Arthur »

No, it's just senility on my part. I had 'match case' ticked in my search and the list is inconsistent in it's use of 'clifton' v 'Clifton'. Sigh,
stevesavage
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Post by stevesavage »

Seems you can get your entry fee back if you help out at the Nationals:

The innovative cashback when riders at British Cycling Yorkshires Sportives volunteer at the National Road Race Championship has been extended to riders of the White Rose Classic. Participants of the Ryedale Rumble & now the White Rose Classic will receive �10 for helping at the Womens event on Saturday the 28th June or the Mens event on the 29th June, but can get all their entry fee of �25 back if helping on both days. Matthew Payne, part of the organising team from BC Yorks explains �The cashback is really a token of thanks to all those who give up their time to help at the flagship event of Road Racing. The National Championships require a huge input from many more people than regularly help & without the support of VC York & the countless other volunteers, friends & family alike we could not stage an event of this scale�. Simply tick the box when entering & the organisers will be in touch.
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Post by Dr Dave »

Anyone done this before? After my experiences of the 5 Dales can anyone advise on the existence or otherwise of feeding stops en route so I can plan to keep fueled up? (Hey, thinking 'fueled up' opens up all manner of possibilities for ensuring I get round - if the pros can do it......;) )
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Post by IanH »

Hi Dave

I find keeping fueled up one of the most important things for endurance events, Including Carbo loading on the previous day or two before also keeping well hydrated the day before.

On the event the old saying of eat before your hungry and drink before you are thirsty is also true.

On long distance rides I always carry energy bars and gels and start using them quite early on in the ride so I never feel like I am ready to eat.

You will find details of the feeding stations on the link below.


http://www.whiteroseclassic.co.uk/index ... nd%20drink


It looks like the majority of riders will be starting from 8am onwards, I hope to start at 8am what's everyone else doing ?.

Cheers

Ian
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