Velo Birmingham anyone applying?

[leedh]

I've just pre-registered without knowing the cost. If I'm lucky enough to be in a position to click the 'buy' button on Thursday it will be an impulse decision (no getting the final nod from the wife for approval as I will be in my computer cave.) I suspect it will cost the best part of £100 for a 'stupid' bike ride she'll say. In the end she will need bribing with a new coat no doubt for the same amount so the ride will end up costing me £200. BUT AT LEAST THE ROADS ARE CLOSED. that is worth every penny to me.

 

[robgul]

A begging email from one of the charities suggests that it's £40 to enter - and as with these rides a lot of places will be "golden places" with a £400 upfront sponsorship + £40 entry fee. Have to say I would take the "tens of thousands" comment about pre-reg with a pinch of salt - be interesting to see if it sells out on day 1 as is implied . . . .

Rob

 

[Dogtrousers]

I must say, not announcing the price until the day they open is not endearing them to me.

Nobbers.

 

[Big Dave laaa]

Yeah I get the feeling they are building it up before dropping the cost bombshell!

 

[Lee_M]

£75 + £4.95 admin fee!

I'm out and so are a lot of my club who pre registered!

 

[Lee_M]

and apparently 35000 pre registered!

 

[jamin100]

£75 + £4.95 admin fee!

I'm out and so are a lot of my club who pre registered!

Where did you find this out ?

 

[Lee_M]

Where did you find this out ?

apparently its on the British Cycling page (although I can't find it!)

 

[User33236]

apparently its on the British Cycling page (although I can't find it!)

British Cycling members could register for a link to get early entry today. Fees quoted come via that source.

 

[AlanW]

Or you can fast track your entry for a mere £115 plus £5.75....bargain??

 

[User33236]

Or you can fast track your entry for a mere £115 plus £5.75....bargain??

Is that to buy Birmingham or just enter the sportive?

 

[Big Dave laaa]

Well if this is correct, which I've no reason to doubt, then I'm out

 

[Lee_M]

£75+ to ride round and see the sights of Birmingham...errr...ummm....err

what would they be then? Its not quite like riding through central London is it?

 

[AlanW]

£75+ to ride round and see the sights of Birmingham...errr...ummm....err

Not even really seeing the "sights" in Birmingham, more the outskirts - HERE

 

[Big Dave laaa]

I'm just going to put the money towards a weekends riding in the sun next spring