Refused Entry on the BHF London to Brighton

[monocyclism]

@One Wheel Good

. . . . there has been some talk of starting around 9.30 am, but Paul (who has done the L2B before and ridden the Beacon) has suggested a much earlier start of around 7.30 am to beat the rush hour. Again, let me know your thoughts on the matter.

As the ride is on Saturday there may not be a rush hour as we know it? Although I expect there will be more traffic than, say, a normal Sunday?

Nevertheless, I prefer Pauls suggestion of an earier start - but what the heck, I’ll go with the majority

[redwelly]

I’d also recommend and early start. Saturday shouldn’t have a rush-hour as such, but it will be quieter at 7.30am than at 9.30am on a Saturday I’d think - before more people are up and about on their weekend trips.

It would be really good to get out of the more dense London roads earlier - so I’d go with Paul on starting at 7.30am.

Sam

[monocyclism]

@redwelly

I’d also recommend and early start. It would be really good to get out of the more dense London roads earlier…

Sam

Did you know the same two numerals are used in our ages - and that 26 is the number of miles we lived from each other when you were in Aberystwyth.

Well I just thought I would get that off my mind

[LIKWIDART]

@Juni

1.) Tom F (One Wheel Good) ---------------- 36" ------ CONFIRMED
2.) Roger Davies (OKish rider) --------------- 36" ------- CONFIRMED
3.) Sam Wakeling (redwelly) ---------------- g36" ------ CONFIRMED
4.) Paul Royle (paul royle) ------------------- 36" ------ CONFIRMED
5.) Geoff Bond (Monocyclism) --------------- 36" ------- CONFIRMED
6.) Steve Colligan (steve.colligan) ------------ ? ------------- ?
7.) Sam Goodburn (SamGoodburn) -------- 29" or 36" — CONFIRMED
8.) Ben Glynn (stingingkneeben) ---------- 29" or 36" — CONFIRMED
9.) Alan Chambers (AlanChambers) ---------- 36" ------- CONFIRMED
10.) Paul Stacey ---------------------------- ? -------- CONFIRMED
11.) Joe Sidebotham (SidebothamJ) --------- 36" ------- CONFIRMED
12.) James Gibbs (Juni)-----------------(Need to buy)—CONFIRMED

13.) Rob Higgins (Likwidart)-----------------36"--------

Hi Guys. I’m new on here - only being unicycling since last year - worked up to my 36" uni two months ago so I’m in for the London to Brighton run on my 36" uni. Look forward to seeing you guys there.

[LIKWIDART]

[QUOTE=LIKWIDART;1456378]
14.) Rob Higgins (Likwidart)-----------------36"--------
1.) Tom F (One Wheel Good) ---------------- 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
2.) Roger Davies (OKish rider) ------------ 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
3.) Sam Wakeling (redwelly) -------------- g36" ---------- CONFIRMED
4.) Paul Royle (paul royle) --------------- 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
5.) Geoff Bond (Monocyclism) -------------- 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
6.) Steve Colligan (steve.colligan) -------- ? --------------- ?
7.) Sam Goodburn (SamGoodburn) ------------ 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
8.) Ben Glynn (stingingkneeben) ------- 29" or 36" ------- CONFIRMED
9.) Alan Chambers (AlanChambers) ---------- 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
10.) Paul Stacey (NSTP) -------------------- 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
11.) Joe Sidebotham (SidebothamJ) ---------- 36" ---------- CONFIRMED
12.) James Gibbs (Juni) -------------------- 36" --------- CONVALESCING
13.) Alan Hogan (Alan Hogan) -------------- g29" ---------- CONFIRMED
14.) Rob Higgins (Likwidart)-----------------36"…

Hope I’ve done this right!

[jam96]

The one Show

Any one else seen this?

One Show and Unicyclists

Hi there, I’m messaging from The One Show at the BBC - we have come across your story about a London to Brighton unicycle ride on July 16th and are interested in talking to someone who might come into our West London studios as part of this Friday’s ‘Rippon Britain’s’ item which we have every week. If someone could please either email me: Gemma.Oneill@bbc.co.uk or phone on 0208 008 5635 to talk about this further that would be fantastic. Many Thanks, Gemma O’Neill

[Alan_Hogan]

@jam96

Any one else seen this?
One Show and Unicyclists

Wow… we could be famous!!!

[Juni]

You guys are gonna be on the one show!!

I can’t believe i’m all busted up

Are any of you guys gonna g to the interview?

[rogeratunicycledotcom]

Tom,

You are the man… what do you think?

Publisity is great for getting charity money, it may also cause us problems. We would need to be sure to emphasis that this is not an organised ride and is just unicyclists getting together and riding the route.

Roger

[Alan_Hogan]

@rogeratunicycledotcomm

Tom,

You are the man… what do you think?

Publisity is great for getting charity money, it may also cause us problems. We would need to be sure to emphasis that this is not an organised ride and is just unicyclists getting together and riding the route.

Roger

Yup…second that as its was Toms idea … I will stand at the back with the “Hello Mum” sign

[stingingkneeben]

so whos going to go on ?

[jam96]

@rogeratunicycledotcomm

Tom,

You are the man… what do you think?

Publisity is great for getting charity money, it may also cause us problems. We would need to be sure to emphasis that this is not an organised ride and is just unicyclists getting together and riding the route.

Roger

+1

I think Tom should do it as he was the one who started the whole idea.

Maybe we’ll be aloud to do the official L2B next year…

Now I really wish I could go:(

[Juni]

@jam96

Now I really wish I could go:(

Yeah me too!

At least if we can do the official L2B next year i can be there…

[stingingkneeben]

whoever does it im jelouse and make sure you mention bhf wouldnt let us do it no shame in playing the shame game

[rogeratunicycledotcom]

I have just had a talk with Tom.

He is the obviously the one to be on it since he was the one who was refused and he does live in the South East. He suggests that we also ask Sam to go along. So we have Tom who is reletively new to the game and Sam who is unicycling super star there?

We will call them tomorrow and see where it goes.

Oh what fun.

Roger

[stingingkneeben]

this is so cool set your boxes to record people

[rogeratunicycledotcom]

I have rejigged the list a bit so that it includes charities. I am always looking to raise money for the Rett Association so will be doing that…

1.) Tom F (One Wheel Good) ----------36" ---------- CONFIRMED
2.) Roger Davies (OKish rider) ------36" ---------- CONFIRMED — Rett UK
3.) Sam Wakeling (redwelly) --------g36" ---------- CONFIRMED
4.) Paul Royle (paul royle) ---------36" ---------- CONFIRMED
5.) Geoff Bond (Monocyclism) --------36" ---------- CONFIRMED
6.) Steve Colligan (steve.colligan) --? --------------- ?
7.) Sam Goodburn (SamGoodburn) ------36" ---------- CONFIRMED
8.) Ben Glynn (stingingkneeben) -----29" or 36" ----CONFIRMED
9.) Alan Chambers (AlanChambers) ----36" ---------- CONFIRMED
10.) Paul Stacey (NSTP) -------------36" ---------- CONFIRMED
11.) Joe Sidebotham (SidebothamJ) —36" ---------- CONFIRMED
12.) James Gibbs (Juni) -------------36" --------- CONVALESCING
13.) Alan Hogan (Alan Hogan) -------g29" ---------- CONFIRMED
14.) Rob Higgins (Likwidart)---------36" ----------

[One_Wheel_Good]

Hello all . . . Seems as though this thread has caused some media intrest .

The One Show has approximately 4.4 million viewers on average ( I would imagine more on the long Friday show). The segment that they seem to be interested in putting it in is Rippon’s Brittan, so although I’m mildly apprehensive, the fact that I’m raising money for charity means that really I cant say no .

It’s a short segment and may not end up in the program but hey . . . it’s worth a shot.

@rogeratunicycledotcomm

Tom,

You are the man… what do you think?

Publisity is great for getting charity money, it may also cause us problems. We would need to be sure to emphasis that this is not an organised ride and is just unicyclists getting together and riding the route.

Roger

Roger’s point is very important to all involved - - - This is not, as such, an ‘organised ride’. I am doing my own alternative ride from London to Brighton due to the fact that I was refused entry to the British Heart Foundations Ride. Big thanks to all who have said that they will ride along with me, and to those who have either donated to my chosen charity or are providing support.

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Open invitation - Unicycle London to Brighton - July 16th 2011.

The list updated - All comers welcome - Just add your name.

1.) Tom F (One Wheel Good)----------36"-- CONFIRMED- Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
2.) Roger Davies (OKish rider)------36"-- CONFIRMED- Rett UK
3.) Sam Wakeling (redwelly)--------g36"-- CONFIRMED
4.) Paul Royle (paul royle)---------36"-- CONFIRMED
5.) Geoff Bond (Monocyclism)--------36"-- CONFIRMED
6.) Steve Colligan (steve.colligan)--?------- ?
7.) Sam Goodburn (SamGoodburn)------36"-- CONFIRMED
8.) Ben Glynn (stingingkneeben)-29"/36"-- CONFIRMED
9.) Alan Chambers (AlanChambers)----36"-- CONFIRMED
10.)Paul Stacey (NSTP)--------------36"-- CONFIRMED
11.)Joe Sidebotham (SidebothamJ)----36"-- CONFIRMED
12.)James Gibbs (Juni)--------------36"------ ?
13.)Alan Hogan (Alan Hogan)--------g29"-- CONFIRMED
14.)Rob Higgins (Likwidart)---------36"-- CONFIRMED

please note that this ride is on public roads and that riders take part at their own risk.

[One_Wheel_Good]

The One Show

I’m going to be on The One Show tonight (Friday 27/05/11). Probably just riding through shot but I think they will mention the ride:).

It’s on between 7 and 8 pm and I’m in Rippons Britain. Last week that segment was just after 3/4’s of an hour in.

Hope I don’t fall off!

[redwelly]

@One Wheel Good

I’m going to be on The One Show tonight (Friday 27/05/11). Probably just riding through shot but I think they will mention the ride:).

I called Tom and the BBC person Gemma, and with any luck I’ll be there too. Could be fun.

Sam