The Great Cyclechat Jersey Relay - Discussion

[mondobongo]

I think there is a consensus that people would like to actually see the jerseys moving regularly rather than going to ground for periods of time, also that the jersey be taken to each handover by bike except in extreme circumstances were there is not a close enough link. Just my 2p.

 

[mondobongo]

Looking at another thread Frustruck who is based in Preston according to the map is up for getting the Jersey from the Peaks this weekend if possible. We need to decide on its route from then on its only a short run to Blackpool were is it going after. Punky Possum may also want to be involved as its her neck of the woods and Pied Wagtail is not too far away either.

 

[postman]

Sorry for posting alot of info on the jerseys today.Final word from me.I have the Northern jersey .I intend to hand it over at Ladybower reservoir as soon as possible as not to delay it's progress.I am cycling around Tadcaster tuesday with my mate David.We will work out a weekend date when we can do the handover.Watch this space.

 

[bonj2]

Exactly the point I keep making. One jersey, relayed round the country. So what if it takes a long time, what's the hurry!
This mish mash is pointless IMHO

Well one has stalled, apparently with maggot, and this has sparked speculation over whether it should be replaced, by virtue of postman posting one down south, or whether maggot should be contacted. This has sparked further confusion over whether the one he was going to post is the one he got from Arch, or another new one. Yet another source of confusion appears to be that of whether just anybody is allowed to 'start a new one off', and whether that should be done.
We shouldn't blame maggot, he may have (read: probably has) got other more important issues to sort out. But it does highlight the sort of issues that can arise when posting it. What we should do really is before passing it on, make sure that the person we're passing it on to has already got plans lined up to pass it on again, or will have time to make such plans in the near future. Otherwise this is just going to happen again. And what about the one that will and mcd took to sweden or wherever that mountain is?


Also, we appear to be at odds over how it should travel:

I think I would rather the Jersey traveled under pedal power slowly than it reach me quicker by car. I don't mind waiting for it to arrive - isn't it all about travelling rather than arriving?

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I think there is a consensus that people would like to actually see the jerseys moving regularly rather than going to ground for periods of time, also that the jersey be taken to each handover by bike except in extreme circumstances were there is not a close enough link. Just my 2p.

But I think the most important thing is making sure plans are lined up for onward travel by whatever means before we hand it over to somebody. To their credit, the Admin-Arch-postman posse appear to be the only ones that have done it with some semblence of correctness so far.

 

[Tynan]

indeed, posting is always a bad sign, granted some are a bit distant but they can always appeal for people to volunteer or worse case strike out and meet someone halfway, spirit of adventure and all that

get busy bonj, you and your magic map

 

[summerdays]

Well one has stalled, apparently with maggot, and this has sparked speculation over whether it should be replaced, by virtue of postman posting one down south, or whether maggot should be contacted. This has sparked further confusion over whether the one he was going to post is the one he got from Arch, or another new one. Yet another source of confusion appears to be that of whether just anybody is allowed to 'start a new one off', and whether that should be done.
We shouldn't blame maggot, he may have (read: probably has) got other more important issues to sort out. But it does highlight the sort of issues that can arise when posting it. What we should do really is before passing it on, make sure that the person we're passing it on to has already got plans lined up to pass it on again, or will have time to make such plans in the near future. Otherwise this is just going to happen again. And what about the one that will and mcd took to sweden or wherever that mountain is?

User76 had made serveral attempts at arranging a date for hand-over to the Bristol lot, and infact was meant to be handing it over the weekend after the last time he was on cycle-chat, however we hadn't finalized the details of exactly when, just that he would head up to Bristol with it. Then it went quiet. I'm more worried by how he (his family) is than when the jersey will surface. Given that he had made several attempts at arranging a date, I don't think he's just chucked it in a corner and forgotten about it.

This jersey is the one that went to Switzerland.

 

[tdr1nka]

I'm sure if you ask Admin nicely he can email User76 for a heads up.

 

[Arch]

But I think the most important thing is making sure plans are lined up for onward travel by whatever means before we hand it over to somebody. To their credit, the Admin-Arch-postman posse appear to be the only ones that have done it with some semblence of correctness so far.

It's funny how sometimes a compliment from some people can still sound like a damning critisism...

I've never had any doubt that Postman has the northern Jersey, but had wangled another southern one and wanted to send it to some one suitable - where has the 'confusion' arisen?

Wit the best will in the world, I don't think we can possibly always make an onward arrangment before handing it over. There are a lot of us, mostly with complicated lives and commitments. Some can cycle long distances, some can only manage short hops. If you start to say there has to be a plan, then you've either got to be able to organise with military precision, or you have to be happy for some people who'd like to take part, but can't commit too early, to be left out. I'd rather people were included, and it was all a bit haphazard, than people be left out and the jersey move on with mechanical precision.

 

[bonj2]

It's funny how sometimes a compliment from some people can still sound like a damning critisism...

Do you want a criticism, instead, then it might sound like a compliment?
No, actually - sod it, I'm not that harsh. I'll take it on trust that you did at least BOTHER to cycle at least SOMEWHERE.

 

[Amanda P]

I had been hoping to get a fondle of the northern one before it left Yorkshire, but I've been away (WORKING!) and seem to have missed it...

Will it still be in Tadcaster this coming week? I could come over and say hello to it, if not actually take it anywhere...

 

[postman]

Hello Northern relay team.Sorry for the delay.But it is Leeds school holiday week at the moment.Church commitments and other things have delayed our plans.But thanks to Bonj willing to wait a little longer we can confirm a handover on sunday 22nd June at Ladybower Reservoir.I really thank Bonj for waiting i am looking forward to this beautiful ride after seeing the report of the Lancaster bomber over the reservoir last week on local news.The place looks stunning.So to all af you a big thank you for being patient.

 

[bonj2]

What's going on with it after that- any suggestions?

 

[Fnaar]

If it can get up to Northhumberland, I (Ash too?) can take it to the Scottish border for handover to Hairy Jock.... July preferably.... I'm in Morpeth.

 

[bonj2]

how far's the scotch border from morpeth, you planning on cycling there?

 

[bonj2]

coldstream?