Brompton World Championships 2012
Moderators: Beacon RCC, David Cole, martin mc, JessRJ
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
Brompton World Championships 2012
Fresh from the 'Clee to heaven' audax, I took my trusty Brompton* down to Blenheim Palace for the Brompton World Championships - one of the events organised as part of the Bike Blenheim Palace weekend.
"750 participants take to the track to battle for the title of Brompton World Champion; the field is made up of competitors from 36 nations. The Brompton World Championship is not a mass participation ride, it is a race. After a Le Mans style start, participants will be timed over 2 laps of the 6.5km course through the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. The race attracts the full spectrum of riders, from those who have only recently got into cycling to those who are part of the cycling elite. Professional or not, a strict dress code is enforced**; Lycra™ will not be tolerated and jacket, collar and neck tie are expected of all."
All I can say is that the race itself was a frenetic, tough and slighty scary 30 minutes of riding. The overall Blenheim event had a great atmosphere - not just because of the 'Bromptoneers' - there were lots of other rides and activities going on and plenty of stands etc. to look at
We are waiting for the results to be published so I can find out how I got on. There seemed to be lots of camera crews and press, so I'd expect footage to appear on Youtube and possibly the telly soon.
This year's launch video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Rmrnwicls
*A folding bicycle
**Due to the high temperatures today, the race organiser allowed the riders to dispense with jackets.
"750 participants take to the track to battle for the title of Brompton World Champion; the field is made up of competitors from 36 nations. The Brompton World Championship is not a mass participation ride, it is a race. After a Le Mans style start, participants will be timed over 2 laps of the 6.5km course through the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. The race attracts the full spectrum of riders, from those who have only recently got into cycling to those who are part of the cycling elite. Professional or not, a strict dress code is enforced**; Lycra™ will not be tolerated and jacket, collar and neck tie are expected of all."
All I can say is that the race itself was a frenetic, tough and slighty scary 30 minutes of riding. The overall Blenheim event had a great atmosphere - not just because of the 'Bromptoneers' - there were lots of other rides and activities going on and plenty of stands etc. to look at
We are waiting for the results to be published so I can find out how I got on. There seemed to be lots of camera crews and press, so I'd expect footage to appear on Youtube and possibly the telly soon.
This year's launch video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Rmrnwicls
*A folding bicycle
**Due to the high temperatures today, the race organiser allowed the riders to dispense with jackets.
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
- Philip Whiteman
- Posts: 2046
- Joined: 19 Nov 2006 16:17
- Real Name:
- Location: Drayton, Worcestershire
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
Here's the 2011 video to be going on with:Philip Whiteman wrote:We need pictures
It sounds like a fun event.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGMstwEQUeg
Good to see Dr Hutch wearing Beacon colours (at 1:55).
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 734&type=1Philip Whiteman wrote:We need pictures
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
- Andy Terry
- Posts: 904
- Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
- Real Name:
- Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs
BWC 2013 will take place at Goodwood Motor Circuit. So 2012 will probably remain my one and only effort.
http://bwc.brompton.co.uk/
Moved on safety grounds I guess - it was a bit scary all us non-racers racing round the narrow roads at Blenheim.
http://bwc.brompton.co.uk/
Moved on safety grounds I guess - it was a bit scary all us non-racers racing round the narrow roads at Blenheim.