John Shingler
Guru
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- Great Totham
ahh early may then
RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2014!!!) Anyone?
- Thread starter jdtate101
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I'm new to this forum, so apologies if someone has already mentioned this! I registered for a place in this ride with UNICEF earlier this evening, and have received an email which I think means I have already been given a place! I was a bit surprised they allocated me a place straight away as I have a friend who registered with Macmillan for a charity place, and was told he wouldn't find out whether he had secured a place till February. Has anyone else registered with UNICEF? If so, did you have the same experience? I'm going to ring their challenges department tomorrow/Monday to ask them to confirm, but the email basically said 'Thank You for registering'....'welcome to team Unicef'...'we will be in touch shortly with fundraising and training information'.
Thanks
Thanks
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
I would check with them. You may have registered for a paid charity place, with a minimum sponsor target. These come with added pressure as any financial shortfall will be your responsibility.
Most people on this site have entered the basic ballot, which is hugely over subscribed.
Thanks.
I realise that it's a paid place, I paid £50 entry fee and agreed to raise £550. I missed the public ballot which is why I went the charity route. Just didn't realise I would be given a charity place that easily (If I have!)
Ganymede
Veteran
- Location
- Rural Kent
See my thread in Charity rides... Home Start have a few places but you need to raise £450 in sponsorship. Brilliant cause though.
Ian at fleet
Active Member
- Location
- Selling Near Faversham
I am also hoping to get a place, I am booked for the London Nightrider (100Km) but the Prudential Ride is top of my to do list for next year.
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User33236
Guest
Having both failed in last years ballot I caved and bought a place for me and the Mrs from one of the guaranteed entry sources as I'm not comfortable asking folk for charity donations.
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User33236
Guest
Various prices were available dependent on the hotel you choose. We went for a 'cheap' 2 night deal in a hotel not to far from the finish and are very happy with the cost as it's not much more than we'd spend for a couple of nights in a decent central London hotel.
Nick Stone
Well-Known Member
I'm in and riding for a smaller charity, trainings started and working hard. Going to be good as an excuse for lots of riding to get done. Hitting up work and suppliers in a good cause, but only for bits and bobs.
I have also started my training and at the moment I am concentrating on getting my weight as close to 10 stone as I can. I have a 70 mile reliability trial in two weeks’ time and
I also have a new competition bike on order.
philinmerthyr
Über Member
When is the ballot announced? I believe it's February but not sure of the date.
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User33236
Guest
Their Facebook page just says ' Beginning of February'. Guess it gives them some leeway before they can be called late.
JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
The email you received when registering said February.
