Dieppe info

Sorry for the long post, but three things:
1.  Final info from Caroline Street that you may not have seen
2.  Dieppe meal registration - Can you help?
3.  50k Saturday ride

1. Dieppe Raid - Final info for 2018

This email was sent by Caroline to all but it was rejected by many mail servers such as anyone on btinternet.com.

Hello everyone

I'm pleased to let you know that the Information Sheet, Routes and list of entrants are now all available from the news page of the website - www.dieppetour.com.

Riders are listed within their selected distances by club and then name. Thus, if you don't find your name in the distance you thought you had entered, you may find you entered a different distance (or entered using a different club name), so just check through the list carefully, or search for your name instead.

No further entries will be taken apart from late entries who will need to enter on the day; any late entries of this type will be excluded from the awards presentation.

With regard to the meal, sadly, after 3 years, Alex and Alan are standing down from the organisation of this part of the weekend. This year, they will be organising seating and registration of diners but will then leave. Thus, we really need a volunteer to oversee the meal once they have left. Perhaps one of the larger clubs who attend would be able to offer their assistance? Please let me know asap if you would be willing to help. Alex and Alan’s contribution to the event over the last few years has been greatly appreciated. As a few people have now dropped out from the meal, there are some places available, I have 3 people on my list who I know I need to contact as they expressed an interest on their application. Drop me an email by tomorrow evening (Friday) if you may like to be considered for a place.

Finally, I'm looking forward to seeing you all in Dieppe. Hopefully we'll have some good weather again this year.

2.  Dieppe meal registration - can you help?

We have for many years been the largest group attending the Raid, and the largest number at the meal.   In the email above, Caroline is asking for help with pre-meal signing on and it would be great if we could offer to help.  Is there anyone, or a few people who might be prepared to help with this please?

3.  50k Saturday ride

So far there is no official Saturday ride being offered, so I propose that we organise a 50k ride of our own.  I have planned (but not ridden) a 40 mile route that heads west along the coast.  (right-click and choose "Save Link As..." to download it). There is also a 50 mile option, courtesy of another Dieppe Raider, Adrian Windo.  No guarantees about coffee or lunch stops but it is Saturday so who knows, somewhere might be open.  If we meet at Hotel de la Plage at 10.30 we can organise groups by distance and speed.