Quote Originally Posted by Fell Donkey View Post
A shambles is an excellent word to describe it! If I'm ever in South Wales with two wheels I'll give you a shout Hann. I must admit the area looked very promising but alas the organisers didn't do it justice. It looks like good running country too.

My Dad heard about the Dragon Ride in Cycling Weekly and thought it might be a good one but he's never going to ride it again now. The worrying thing is it's going to be a UCI Gold standard event next year. I wonder what all those European riders who turn up next year will make of it?
This is becoming a problem at these rides. The organisers are reluctant to allow more than a few riders off at the start at once. Its part of the agreements with the police. You simply cannot allow 2/3/4000 cyclists away on an open road all one go. Bloody annoying though and there has to be a better way todo the starts.
Dont worry the EUro riders will be okay with a bit of waiting.
Whats the gold standard for the Dragon Ride ?

Oh hang on a Wiggins is on the front of the bunch in the Dauphine