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Thanks for the info. Being at the start / finish area I don't get to see this sort of thing first hand, so it is good to hear about. We do put out lots and lots of signs to ask 'other users' to be aware of what will be happening on the day. I shall keep this in mind to inform riders on this years event. TRYING TO CONFIRM BUT SHOULD BE ON 12TH THIS YEAR - watch the local press and website. Ed
25/02/2010 14:51:35 ed
Hi Ed, I think that general public should be made more aware that a cycle event is going to be using the track, Dog owners had dogs off the leads and there was a horse rider on the track which is dangerous for all concerned(not complaining just think its a valid safety point, I really don't understand why people feel the need to walk on a track when such an event is taking place, I know I wouldn't want too). Apart from that the day went really well and as ever a well organised event.
17/02/2010 00:04:56 John Richardson
Details of 2010 Durham Big Ride will be up on site soon. Let us know what you wnat and what you think might improve this great event. Cheers ed
08/02/2010 08:18:40 ed
We had a great family ride again this year. The number of people on bikes, crammed in, is what makes the start special, it's not a race afterall. We overtook lots of people on the first hill and over the course, despite pulling the children on tag alongs.
28/10/2009 21:50:07 Nichola Crabtree
this was first year did the 25ml on a tandam and tag-a-long with my two sons very challenging but looking forward to next year great challenge with some killer hills out of iveston mint!
09/09/2009 23:14:59 nigel etheridge
another good year for the big ride, pleased to see numbers growing and again familiar faces from last year. I think it should be encouraged though that bike helmets are life savers. Too many people riding without or even worse with them hanging from handlebars
08/09/2009 19:50:23 andrew
Great coarse ,good event only down side is the start.far to many people at once . needs to be started in waves ,with slower riders and children at back . also some riders need to brush up on cycling skills and road use.
07/09/2009 18:03:06 les smith
Thoroughly enjoyed big ride. Managed hill out of Sacriston without stopping and think I could have done Iveston as well if bikes in front won't going even slower than me. Last week when I checked the course I had to get off and push up both hills. Still struggle on steep downhills though! Not enough confidence to let go. Weather was very kind. And next Sunday part of the course will see riders from the Tour of Britain compete.
07/09/2009 10:51:10 George
Really enjoyed the 'Big' ride - great route! Nice that the last 1/2 was flat too. Looking forward to next year!
07/09/2009 09:47:23 Chris Lawrence
A quick note to say thanks. My 9 year old son and I had a great day and a real sense of achievement when we finished. See you next year.
07/09/2009 08:51:55 David Barker
Thoroughly enjoyable day. Well done to all who took part and a big thank you to the event organisers!
06/09/2009 18:50:30 Donna Jopling
Completed the big ride today, just like to say thanks to all the marshalls, police and the event organisers, had a great day out and look forward to next year. Steve.
06/09/2009 15:25:02 Steven White
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