2009 Review
The PUNCHEUR is a new event in the south-east of England which might just redefine early season sportives.
Huw Williams investigates.
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"Thanks for a great day and a well signed, testing route.
well done all Regards Alex P Pollock" |
"Soigneur... ... ... quick note to say thanks for a great event on Sunday; my first UK sportive although been riding them in France for years, and it was one of the best organised rides I've done... tough course, needed a long nap when I got home... ... ... thanks again... ... Keith" | |
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"Great Event,good signage,route and final climb but what made it was the feed stops and catering afterward.This made the event significantly better than other events where everyone drifts of after check in.
very well done Philip Cooper" |
"Many thanks for putting on such a good event. Myt first sportive and has left me wanting more...
Phillip Henwood" |
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"Hi Morgan,
Just wanted to say thanks. I had a great ride ( I got bit cold on the second half ( my fault of course). Whizzed up the Beacon without stopping. ( actually wheezed up, my throat was raw from the cold air). Was awesome place to finish . It was very well organized so it was very helpful for a novice like me. Just missed out on a silver, ( my trip computer crashed, so from the beginning I did nt have any concept of speed, duration or time) but hey that’s they way it goes. Will a full list of places be published ? Regards Jo" |
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"Hi, Morgan -
Big thanks for an excellent event yesterday! Hated the climb at the end as my riding buddy Matt took a couple of minutes out of me but otherwise the route was Puncheur all over! Look forward to the results anyhow... I'll definitely be adding it to the calendar for next year! James (London Dynamo)" |
"Hello,
I just wanted to send my regards to the organiser to say that I thought this was a very good day. The route was very good and well signposted, the service in the HQ afterwards for food and drink was great. Its great to see the kids getting involved in helping out. Well done. Cheers Marek...." |
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"Dear Team,
Just want to say that the organisation of The Puncheur was fantistic. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and will definitely sign up for next years (and will be recommending to friends). Thanks" |
"Hi Morgan,
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed yesterdays' Puncheur Sportive. Signage was great, very friendly atmosphere at the HQ, pretty much perfect route, great feed station. Hope you and your team of helpers got enough out of it to run it again! Cheers, Paul" |
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"Dear Sirs,
To all involved in the organisation of yesterday’s event – a big thank you. It was very well organised, (the staggered start worked better than large mass starts or big bunches like the Dragon Ride etc) superb route, good marshalling, great signage, (I had to try REALLY hard to get lost) and good sponsors (Infinity was an inspired choice – no more Power Bars). Well done, but next time can you finish at the bottom of the Beacon! (that hurt)... Keep it up well done. Matthew Owen (# 203, v.slow)" |
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"Hi Morgan,
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed yesterdays' Puncheur Sportive. Signage was great, very friendly atmosphere at the HQ, pretty much perfect route, great feed station. Hope you and your team of helpers got enough out of it to run it again! Cheers, Paul" |
"Thanks very much for a very well organised and enjoyable event. My 2 friends and I would like to pass on our compliments to you and your volunteer staff. The signposting was exemplary as was the friendly efficiency. Do you publish the results on your web page, so that we can see how well or badly we did relatively to the other participants?
regards, Justin Lloyd-Williams (rider number 164)" |
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"Thanks for a great ride today - truly superb organization.
Registration: Faultless & efficient Signposting: I was "the last man riding" and spent most of the route on my own, with never any doubt I was on the right route: Well done! Finish @ HQ: Never has a cup of sugary tea and a bowl of pasta been more welcome! Suggestion: Some rides set age bands for the Gold/Silver/Bronze times (EG SWRC may flyer last year) - it helps motivate new-to-cycling-old-gits like me! Easily done with a simple spreadsheet Thanks for a great day! Paul Kelly" |
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"Great event and great,friendly organisation
thanks Andrew" |
"I just wanted to say you had great organisation today.
I really enjoyed the route and will be back next year. thanks a lot. Steve Wood" |
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"Didn't get a chance back at HQ after the ride, but just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic day. The organisation, route and friendliness of everyone involved made it a day to remember. It was my first sportive (after a number of long charity rides), so I hope they are all as good as this was! I intend to be back next year, better trained and aiming for a much better result!!
Hope you guys are having a beer tonight - I think you've earnt it! Thanks again, Richard Pepper" |
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"Hi I just wanted to thank you for a marvellous event.
It was a really great day and one of the best organised sportives I have done. Thank you to all the people who put in all the hard work for today Best wishes Caroline Harrison" |
"Thank you for organising a great sportive, I really enjoyed it and know it must have been a lot of work. The signs were well laid out and the feed station was good.
Thank You Phil" |
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"Hi morgan
Did not get much chance to say hello at the start but what I can say now is: What a wonderful and well organised event. The pasta afterwards was well recieved after I managed to get Gold. The helpful signs along the way were good, but my only and very small criticism is that on fast decents these could have been earlier or larger. many thanks to you and your team for giving their time for us to have so much "pleasure". Regards Johnny B Rider No 014" |
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