Dieppe

A number of people were asking about Dieppe yesterday and its clear that there are some newer members of the Wayfarers who are not familiar with this event.

In brief, this is an Anglo-French cycling event which has been running for over 40 years. The French side is organised by the Club des Cyclotouristes Dieppois and the UK side by Caroline Street. Details of this years event and entry forms are in the website

http://www.dieppetour.com/

Historically there have been over 20 attendees annually from CTC SW London who arrange their travel and hotel individually or in groups. Many but not all stay in the Hotel de la Plage, a few doors from the Hotel Windsor mentioned in Caroline's website and where the dinner is held.

Any new entrants should put their club name on the entry form as " Sou'westers" in order to be recognised as in the same group as the regular atendees. Most enter for the 100km route which is completed at a steady B group pace. This year it is likely that there will also be a group completing the 140km course. The £6 entry fee includes a picnic lunch provided at a mid way stop.