In Praise of Polocini

[Kestevan]

Like some others on here I've signed up for the Polocini Winter Sprinter on Sunday.

I'd also convinced a mate of mine to sign up too, unfortunately, he's damaged his knee and will not be able to ride.

He emailed the organisers, and ( unlike 99% of other event teams ) they've arrranged a credit for his entry fee - lets just hope the rest of the event shares this level of customer service.

I'll still be riding - so say hello as you pass the fat bloke in the CycleChat top

 

[Polocini]

I was hoping for a thread like this on Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sparty69]

I'll say hello as you pass me . I'll be the wheezing lump on the red scott speedster. By the way, have you been contacted yet regarding your preference of food package? ie standard or pro option. It says o nthe site that they'll contact everyone prior to the event. I haven't had anything yet.

 

[Polocini]

Going out in 23 mins when entries close!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AL

 

[sparty69]

Apologies Polocini. I'm new to this sportive lark and my impatience gets the better of me sometimes . I have now received the emails, thanks very much. Looking forward to Sunday.

 

[Paul_L]

well, the email with the rider briefing certainly sets out some exceptional features. If you deliver what you say you will, we're in for a superbly organised event.

Looking forward to it. Forecast looks good too.

 

[fossyant]

Lucky lot.... would have done this, but just out of shoulder surgery.... One for later in the season and next year.

 

[Polocini]

No pressure then Paul L!!!!

I'm hoping to keep adding things to the sportives as they go on. I ran out of money for the winter sprinter and had to drop some really good stuff I was working on. You'll have to make do with food,drink,cnp products,a timed climb,bike racks,shelters at the hq and all the other little things I didn't mention in the emails....................................not too bad??????

AL

 

[Paul_L]

No pressure then Paul L!!!!

I'm hoping to keep adding things to the sportives as they go on. I ran out of money for the winter sprinter and had to drop some really good stuff I was working on. You'll have to make do with food,drink,cnp products,a timed climb,bike racks,shelters at the hq and all the other little things I didn't mention in the emails....................................not too bad??????

AL

no pressure at all

the standard of services offered in the run up has been brilliant. I hope it all goes well for you tomorrow. I have already been priming some mates to look out for future events.

 

[sparty69]

All ready to go. just checked the bike over (good job too 'cos my back tyre was flat!!). Gave me an excuse to buy some new tyres, there was a chunk of glass in the back one.

 

[deggers]

All ready to go. just checked the bike over (good job too 'cos my back tyre was flat!!). Gave me an excuse to buy some new tyres, there was a chunk of glass in the back one.

this will be my first sportive-well excited. good call on this bike check-best do a quick once round the block to make sure everythings in order!

 

[Kestevan]

Well, the organiser certainly set himself some high targets..... the question is did the actual event live up to the promises?

I've just got back, and the answer has to be a resounding yes.

From start to finish the day was absolutely spot-on. Decent venue with ample parking, hastle free registration. Excellent food both pre and post-ride.

The feedstations were well stocked and staffed by plenty of friendly marshalls. The route was a cracking choice. Mainly quiet country roads, and a decent mixture of a fast, flat start and a hilly ending.

Even the weather was perfect.

The only (minor) issue was the quality of some of the signage. The signs were there..... but the black/white colour scheme didn't stand out enough making spotting some of the turns a last minute adventure in panic braking.

On the whole though, this definately stands out as one of the best run sportives I've done, and based on todays experience I wouldn't hesitate to recommend another Polocini event.

 

[Paul_L]

i've just added some positive comments on the event thread.

 

[Polocini]

I also added some comments on the event thread. Can we keep this thread as the Polocini love-in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank you for your comments. After a long weekend it really is genuinely appreciated.

Cheers
AL