Blimey a bike packing event in 2021

[JohnClimber]

Email in from Richard Munro ref the JennRide

"this years Jennride will happen on the 26th June"

[Bearbonesnorm]

I think Rich does use the word 'hopefully' in his email John.

[JohnClimber]

I think Rich does use the word 'hopefully' in his email John.

Yep
"Hope this is clear and we have an event this year its looking promising even if we have socially distanced departures."

[boxelder]

May require Jacky Weaver drafted in for that Parish Council meeting, if they get wind of it

[Escape Goat]

I'm hoping to receive the mojo I ordered from the Internet to get out again to have some chance of having the legs to do it.

[Richard G]

I need this to happen. Very short on things to look forward to in 2021 and I'll be honest, I kinda miss everyone.

[Dave Barter]

There are events going on right now in other parts of the world

https://www.dotwatcher.cc/race/tour-te-waipounamu-2021

Go Geof Blance

[Bedmaker]

Good news.
Let's hope that some sense prevails and it can go ahead.
Anyone heard any word on the HT550? I'll be doing it myself regardless, riding from home rather than the group start.
That's assuming better weather than last year.

[Richard G]

There are events going on right now in other parts of the world

https://www.dotwatcher.cc/race/tour-te-waipounamu-2021

Go Geof Blance

Man, to have the time not only to do that event, but enough to go through the quarantine period too.

I'm legit envious.

Edit- Though I see (unsurprisingly) most of the people doing it are Kiwis.

[stevewaters]

Anyone heard any word on the HT550?

Yes - The group start for the HT550 is still planned for 22nd May, but Nicola Sturgeon's briefing yesterday was very downbeat.

[ChrisS]

Anyone heard any word on the HT550?

Yes - The group start for the HT550 is still planned for 22nd May, but Nicola Sturgeon's briefing yesterday was very downbeat.

Sadly I think the group start is now highly unlikely - for a start it sounds like no tourism facilities will be allowed to open by then which makes it really difficult for people travelling to the start, never mind the lack of facilities around the route.

[Fordy]

There are events going on right now in other parts of the world

https://www.dotwatcher.cc/race/tour-te-waipounamu-2021

Go Geof Blance

Did anyone follow the Great Southern Brevet? 1100km in the South Island, there were daily updates on Facebook but some great photos here https://greatsouthernbrevet.blogspot.com/

[Bearbonesnorm]

I see on FB that Chris is hoping to run the Dales Divide with a group start over the Easter weekend but'll make a final call 2 weeks prior.

[survivor]

Was looking forward to a first time at Jennride but it's now on the same weekend as moors100 and I love them moors...

Flip a coin maybe?

[BigdummySteve]

Was looking forward to a first time at Jennride but it's now on the same weekend as moors100 and I love them moors...

Flip a coin maybe?

Same here, although it’s a first for the Moors for me. I do hope we get to go, it looks like a cracking event.

[Lazarus]

Have moor 100 sent out an email? i had paid for las years but seen nothing for this year

[summittoppler]

The Frontier 300 is till being plugged for June 12th
https://frontier300.cc/

[BigdummySteve]

Have moor 100 sent out an email? i had paid for las years but seen nothing for this year

The postponed event is the weekend of the 25th June, I did get an email after the cancellation.

[Lazarus]

Cheers ifor the info and i have that i just forgot it had date with it

[Richard G]

Just booked a B&B up there for a couple of days beforehand (the the hope of some pootling around). Fingers crossed!

[voodoo_simon]

https://www.nordicgravel.com/series-events-2021

May be of interest to someone here

[Tonto]

I will be doing the Jennride. I will also be doing at least one of the old Jennride routes in July and August. If anyone can't make the June date, you are welcome to join me.

[Verena]

Sounds like June is going to be busy....

[Tonto]

Seems like Rich has contacts with Boris's inner circle. Jennride on the first weekend of freedom with all pubs open. Could be busy in the hills.

[thenorthwind]

Was looking forward to a first time at Jennride but it's now on the same weekend as moors100 and I love them moors...

Flip a coin maybe?

Damn, hadn't realised that. I was in for both last year too... I think? Forgotten what I entered now Haven't got any emails about the Moors100 though

Edit: checked and I have the email from last May to say it was postponed til the 25-27th of June (which looks like incredibly good planning at the moment!) but nothing after, and I definitely didn't ask for a refund.