Event Details
Club: | Allerdale Bike Challenge |
Event Name: | Uldale, Cumbria |
Date: | 14/07/21 |
Format: | Bike O |
Mapping: | Ordnance Survey |
Time Limit: | 2 |
National League: | - |
League: | The Keswick Bikes Allerdale Bike Challenge 2021 (Round 5 of 5) |
Electronic Punch: | SportIdent |
Event Report
If you ever need evidence of global warming then here you have it. Five events of sun and no rain has surpassed even ABC’s reputation for good weather. We always have at least one wet event but not this year. The good weather brought out record numbers showing that folk were keen to get out again after a year of lockdown. This provided good competition with many of the classes not being decided until the last event. None were closer that the overall W contest with Fiona Wright and Caitlin Pearson tying after 4 events. All depended on the final round. However, despite their best efforts the hilly course meant that neither were able to improve their scores and we had the first tie in ABC history. In total contrast Tom Gibbs had a run-away victory claiming 4 outright wins and clearing up the course in each one.//
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//With the COVID situation we had to make a few changes. The whole series was only put together relatively late. We had a reduced prize list. We were not able to arrange pubs and cafes for all of the events but that did not seem to put you off. As nice as it is to socialise in pleasant surroundings over food and drink maybe you do not mind an event from a car park. If so, this gives us more scope for finding new venues. Tell us what you think. We are always looking for feedback on any aspect of our events to improve the experience for you.//
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//Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, if you were not here to receive your prize it will be in the post soon. The full league table will be posted as soon as I can work out how to use Facebook properly.//
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//Our thanks go to Ryan at Watchtree Nature Reserve, Mark and Julie at Mae’s tea Room and Amos from Keswick Bikes for hosting some of our events. Special thanks go to Amos for once again supporting our series and donating vouchers for the winners.//
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//Will we be back next year? Well, we already have two events planned and a couple of suggestions for new venues so if you are up for it so are we!//
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//We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and don’t forget to send us some feedback. We might not be able to improve the weather though!//
//Enjoy the summer//
//Tony & Angela//
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