There is a great opportunity in mid-June for a club outing to the Bernard Hinault sportive which takes place in Brittany, France. This is a chance for VCGH riders of any experience and ability to join a bit of a social weekend around a well-established and exciting sportive run French-style, with all the atmosphere that entails. There are 3 distances available (not including the '36km family event') from 80 to 200km so riders can sign up for whichever distance they fancy. The plan is to travel to the event in cars with 4 riders and 4 bikes on each roof rack. This will mean that we can be fairly flexible on numbers, as long as the total number is divisible by 4 (costs rise significantly if not), and as long as we have enough volunteering drivers. It is also a cheaper and more flexible option than booking vans and minibuses, and means that cabin spaces are available on the overnight ferry - which they aren't for foot passengers! James Barrell has attended this event several years in a row with his Jersey Rouleurs club, so anyone wanting a bit of insider info about the event should direct questions to him or Kate Cheeseman. Outline Itinerary:
![]() Costs are estimated to come in at around £500 per person for all travel and race entry costs, accommodation and dining out, based on sharing rooms between 2 people (single rooms subject to availability and surcharge). This could be slightly less depending on accommodation etc. Budget extra for drinks and snacks. There's also the option to make your own way to Saint Brieuc but join VCGH's organised accommodation and dining options. You can fly to Rennes, for example, or take the Eurotunnel and drive from Calais (around 5 hours), or taking shorter daytime crossings via the fast ferry to Cherbourg. We need to gauge interest in this as a club event, in order to provisionally book hotels and restaurants. The aim will be to get numbers finalised by the end of March and book at that point. Please fill in the following form to indicate your level of interest. There is no obligation at all at this point. Confirmation and a deposit will be sought before any bookings are made. All questions to Lara. |
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