Re: shortest points between controls on AUK rides


David Martin wrote:


> You could alwys have a couple of secret controls [1] or add a couple of
> infos.

apparently secret controls are now forbidden (all to do with not being
able to force riders down a narrow dark peaceful lane when there is a
perfectly safe 3 lane highway they could use)

> Four stops on a 108K is not too far. More than that could be too many.

my thoughts exactly

> Any chance of posting the proposed route?

http://www.widerworld.co.uk/maps/mid-sussex-hilly.jpg

with thanks to Simon Bennet ;-)

next year's has a slightly different bit on the NE and W side but
almost the same. the main reason for the change is to take in more of
Ashdown Forest (and then compensate for loss of hills on the second
half)



> [1] what is the possibility of these being 'self service' where a stamp
> is left in an appropriate place and signed. It is then incumbent on the
> rider to spot the sign and use the attached stamp in the right box.

no different to an info IMO; still involves stopping and reaching in
back pocket for the brevet card

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