Anyone marshalled on the Tour of Britain London Stage?

Harry B
Harry B Posts: 1,239
edited September 2009 in The bottom bracket
I'm surposed to be doing this but I've been told that they can't provide me with anywhere secure to leave my bike. The best they can offer is for me to lock it up against some railings in an area where there will be plenty of organisers around :(

We're told to meet with the Army at the MOD Gardens on Victoria Embankment. Surely they could provide somewhere?

Did anyone marshall in London last year. If so and you rode in what did you do with your bike?

Fanx muchly in advance :wink:
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  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    Anyone?? :(
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  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...well Harry I am also marshalling this year and just assumed, wrongly, that I could leave my bike with the Army...not so then...looks like the tube for me,,,have you been told to be there at 7.30?
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • proto
    proto Posts: 1,483
    I think Woolieferkins of this parish marshalled last year. Try contacting him.
  • drewfromrisca
    drewfromrisca Posts: 1,165
    Me and a mate turned up last year, hardly anyone knew what was going on, they had no idea where to put me, decided east london but had noone to take me there, wanted me to get there myself from embankment.
    Thought forget this, walked off went off to watch the race as I did I saw some marshalls sat behind a statue smoking a joint! Didn't exactly inspire me with confidence. My mate didn't bother either. His sister is one of the main event organisers for British Triathlon and he's volunteered for quite a few things for her and said this was a shower of $h!t and badly organised. Others might have a different view but speak as you find I say.
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  • d198594t
    d198594t Posts: 32
    Not in London but marshalled at the finish in Gretna today and going to marshall at Blackpool tomorrow. Not a great finishing venue but still good to be involved. Organisation seemd to be ok but it didn't help that nearly half the volunteers didn't show up. Got a great view of the bunch finish though.
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  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    ChrisLS yes I've been told to be there for 7.30. Its a bit early to be honest!

    I'm surprised that the Army can't find us somewhere safe to leave our bikes! I spoke to the organisers and they just suggested leaving it chained to a railing somewhere around the organisers area but I am not to keen on that so it will probably have to be the train (assuming they are running).

    Alternatively I might just give it a miss and come up with my son if the afternoon to watch it.
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  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...great day...will do it again next year...met so many people and it was good to be just a small part of an exciting event...well worth an early start and a long day...

    ...how was the day for you Harry?
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...

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