24hr event in MK (Recumbent friendly)

 

I'm not sure about camping before or after the event and can't think of any local camp sites.

There certainly is a lot of space nearby, so if there's an interest, it may be possible to set up a camp site, as is done on a much larger scale when the likes of Bon Jovi perform at the Bowl.

 

 

 

The circuit has grass on the inside, all the way around I think, which I am thinking of using as bays for teams. The idea being that when relay teams swap over, they go into their bay and the next rider sets off. (I'm thinking of having only one transponder per team and having it used as a relay baton, but I'll look into other team relay events to see how they are done first) Then the rest of the team can eat, sleep and rest in their bay. It's a 1.1km circuit, so even if only half of it hs a grassy area on the inside, then that would give 10 meters (by 5 as a guess) per team (including solos) with 50 entries so enough room for a tent during the event.

It would certainly be very handy if teams could set up the Thursday evening before and camp in their bay (if they like). That's only if they'd let us. I think that the whole circuit is caged in and locked up, so they might not like having it unlocked overnight. There is lots of parkland around that you could most likely find a quiet spot for wild camping (but I never told you that)

We have to be out before Saturday night though because the car booters come very early on Sunday morning to set up.

There is grassy area on the outside of the track too, but having bays on both sides would get dodgy with riders slowing down to go to their bay both sides while others want to speed on.

There would be some clearing up to do after the event. Probably some messing about and allowing riders to have a rest before announcing the results etc. So you'd almost certainly have time for a few hours sleep as soon as you finish riding. I'm thinking of starting and finishing at around midday to 2pm as a mass start.

 

Those are only my intentions so far. I need to check that they are possible and the best options and any comments, questions and suggestions are welcome.