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As discussed in the Outlaw thread, I have been contacted One Step Beyond a short while ago and suggested the possibility of a group of pirates manning an Outlaw bike feed station. The organiser is very keen for us to be involved and welcomed the pirated participation and support at the Vitruvian over the years.
As an added incentive/thank you, One Step Beyond are offering one of the volunteers a free place at the Etap-Du-Tour 2010.
This is a chance for a pirate to be among 9500 cyclists riding an all time classic tour stage. This years event should be especially special as it marks the 100th anniversary of the Tour de France first going to the Pyrénées
The place will be allocated to one of the volunteers i.e. name drawn out of a hat. Given the proximity to Roth and IM Germany, it maybe necessary for the draw to be done on a roll down basis just in case 1st out of the hat is not able to use it.
The place is entry only and does not include other costs such as transport and organisation and is worth mentioning that its a 181km Tour mountain stage.
Etap Du Tour 16th-18th July 2010
As an added incentive/thank you, One Step Beyond are offering one of the volunteers a free place at the Etap-Du-Tour 2010.
This is a chance for a pirate to be among 9500 cyclists riding an all time classic tour stage. This years event should be especially special as it marks the 100th anniversary of the Tour de France first going to the Pyrénées
The place will be allocated to one of the volunteers i.e. name drawn out of a hat. Given the proximity to Roth and IM Germany, it maybe necessary for the draw to be done on a roll down basis just in case 1st out of the hat is not able to use it.
The place is entry only and does not include other costs such as transport and organisation and is worth mentioning that its a 181km Tour mountain stage.
Etap Du Tour 16th-18th July 2010
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At the moment One Step Beyond are putting together the final plans but we im proceeding on the basis that we need approx 20 people to run a bike feedstation. You will appreciate this requires some degree of commitment and will likely involve briefings, set-up, packing up etc, but most importantly helping us all have one big party and making sure the competitors have a great race.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
Definite (as can be)
Barley
Possible
At the moment One Step Beyond are putting together the final plans but we im proceeding on the basis that we need approx 20 people to run a bike feedstation. You will appreciate this requires some degree of commitment and will likely involve briefings, set-up, packing up etc, but most importantly helping us all have one big party and making sure the competitors have a great race.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
Definite (as can be)
BarleyMr P
Possible
At the moment One Step Beyond are putting together the final plans but we im proceeding on the basis that we need approx 20 people to run a bike feedstation. You will appreciate this requires some degree of commitment and will likely involve briefings, set-up, packing up etc, but most importantly helping us all have one big party and making sure the competitors have a great race.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
Definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Possible
What I need to do now is gather a list of people willing to volunteer at the Outlaw.
At the moment One Step Beyond are putting together the final plans but we im proceeding on the basis that we need approx 20 people to run a bike feedstation. You will appreciate this requires some degree of commitment and will likely involve briefings, set-up, packing up etc, but most importantly helping us all have one big party and making sure the competitors have a great race.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
Definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
Possible
What I need to do now is gather a list of people willing to volunteer at the Outlaw.
At the moment One Step Beyond are putting together the final plans but we im proceeding on the basis that we need approx 20 people to run a bike feedstation. You will appreciate this requires some degree of commitment and will likely involve briefings, set-up, packing up etc, but most importantly helping us all have one big party and making sure the competitors have a great race.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
Definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
Possible
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
Definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Possible
Barley the ridgeback Max family have three willing and experienced feed station helpers (aged 18 to 14 so not little nippers that may get in the way) who are very keen to help out if someone can get them from the start to the feed station and back after as I will be busy doing a little bit of racing/crawling
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
lol, erm, HH and I are helping out as long as we definitlely don't win the etape thingie!
Not sure doing the etape the day before Roth is a good idea
But only cos we'd miss racking of course, not because we're wusses or anything.....
Its just among the pirate volunteers
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
Barley I put us down as possibles as I haven't discussed it with him yet.
And I happily pass on the Tour - thank you...
I would love to do it to, wouldnt care how long it took me to get up the moutain either, the views look spectacular.
Might see if I can organise a long training weekend in the Pyrénées in May next year. Lots of cycling, beer and a nice mountain lodge with hot tub
I had a feeling it could be a bit tricky to find a willing recipiant, given it potentially rules out all those doing Roth, IM Germany and obviously Outlaw (since they cant support and do it).
On the other hand there are dozens of pirates not doing any of those races.
JD, any chance of putting something up on the website with a link to this thread?
Barley
Can you get some more details, can do the day, but only going straight to the feed point, was going to turn up at a point on the bike course anyway. Cant do the registering the day before.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
done, let us know if you want a section to update on teh site with organisational stuff closer to the event.
http://www.pirateshipoffools.co.uk/
http://www.pirateshipoffools.co.uk/?p=1207
Silent Assasin, I dont have any more details at the moment, im guessing it will be a come along and do what you can type affair. Obviously we'll need cover for whole time the feedstation is up and running, that can no doubt be made up from a core of people that will be there the whole time and others who may want to come along for the morning, afternoon or just a couple of hours.
Im guessing there will be a briefing for the feedstation leaders on Friday? maybe another briefing to volunteers in the morning but its pretty simple in terms of what will be required and this can easily be passed on to those that turn up later in the day.
Some people may just want to come along and support the race rather than hand out drinks etc.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Little Sister (Practically on my front door step so I'd better say yes!!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
Been over the Col de Marie Blanque & it's a B!tch of a climb.
The decent off the Soulor is fun. Not tried the Tourmalet though!!! 
Better put the missus down on your list!
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Little Sister (Practically on my front door step so I'd better say yes!!)
Tired Legs
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
I'm up for this - but not wanting the draw either!
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Little Sister (Practically on my front door step so I'd better say yes!!)
Tired Legs
Soup Dragon (not entering the draw, thanks but no thanks!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
Thanks SP - thought I'd better update that I'm also not entering the draw.
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Little Sister (Practically on my front door step so I'd better say yes!!)
Tired Legs (also not entering the draw)
Soup Dragon (not entering the draw, thanks but no thanks!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink)
KJ (not entering the draw)
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Little Sister (Practically on my front door step so I'd better say yes!!)
Tired Legs (also not entering the draw)
Soup Dragon (not entering the draw, thanks but no thanks!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
Outlaw 8th August 2010 Volunteers
definite (as can be)
Barley
Mr P
Ditchy and HH (hotel booked and everyfink, can't do the draw as doing Roth)
KJ (not entering the draw)
shuffle B (not entering the draw though!!)
Little Sister (Practically on my front door step so I'd better say yes!!)
Tired Legs (also not entering the draw)
Soup Dragon (not entering the draw, thanks but no thanks!)
Possible
Ridgebackmax posse x 3 (if lift available)
Rich 123 (if not racing)
Nam & Calf
SA & Mrs SA + mini SA
Mrs Cona - might be up for a shift and some additioinal supporting for the pirates
Not wanting to sound ungrateful, but hardly anyone is able to enter the draw as the etape place is this year, and it's late for making plans - it's a nice gesture from them, but maybe they should save their money!
If they are keen to say ta for the help, then maybe using the money the etape place would have cost them and using it for something else - like a nice packed lunch for all the volunteers - would be better!
Recently I marshalled a half IM for race new forest, and they gave us 40% off entry to a Half IM the following year, which is another way of doing things.
edited to say: good p p p p p p p p p p p p p p packed lunches should always have at least one p p p p p p p p p p p penguin!
It felt a bit mercenary to go back asking for something else instead, the offer to help with the feedstation didnt go with any expectation of anything more than a thank you (though im sure we'll get a packed lunch aswell).
Lets roll with it and see what happens for the moment, if there is only a small interest in the place in a few weeks ill feed that back.
Yes absolutely re not expecting anything - my main reasons for offering to help are because some of the people taking part are pirates who gave huge support in IMCH and I'm glad of the chance to return the favour, and also because it's fab to see a new iron-distance event at a reasonable price and on what sounds like it's going to be a good course!
But the penguin is pretty important too.....
Though a Crunchie would also be acceptable.
But if it's a Bounty I may flounce off.