Fame at last??
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Topic: Fame at last??
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Subject: Fame at last??
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:44am
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Hi All (especially London-based riders). Please see email below requesting recumbent riders for a video shoot in London. I have pointed out that what we would really like is for recumbents to actually be allowed in more British Cycling events!!! Joe McCann Good morning, I hope you are well. I am getting in touch with regards to an exciting opportunity we have coming up! We are looking for some Recumbent riders to feature in the Track World Cup promotional video which will be played on the big screen during the three day event in London, and will feature in a variety of campaigns across British Cycling, UK Sport, Lee Valley VeloPark and the Track World Cup's platforms. Here’s a link to the Track World Cup Facebook page for more information about the event: http://www.facebook.com/trackworldcup" rel="nofollow - www.facebook.com/trackworldcup Thank you so much in advance for any assistance you can offer, and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
World-class track cycling is returning to London’s iconic Lee Valley VeloPark this December with the 2018 TISSOT UCI Track World Cup. We want you to be a part of the journey #BackToTheTrack and feature in a cinematic promotional video through the rich tapestry of London’s cycling community.
Showcasing some of the best track racing in the world, the Track World Cup will feature a host of international cycling heroes, including Olympic and world champions, as they register qualifying points for Tokyo 2020.
Working with sport, strategy and syndication consultancy, Sportsbeat, we are looking for an exciting and eclectic mix of riders; BMX, Tandem, Penny-farthing to name but a few! Want to get involved? Sign up now!
Key information
Filming location: London (meeting points to be arranged on successful appointment).
Date required: Monday 3rd or Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th
Time: Between 6:00am - 9:00am or 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
What's required: You and your bike! On the day, Sportsbeat will film you following our lead cyclist to the iconic velodrome at Lee Valley VeloPark, past a variety of locations that are quintessentially London!
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Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 10:04am
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Please contact him directly if interested. They are only looking for 2 or 3 riders. ------------- |
Posted By: RoyMacdonald
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:31pm
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Odd. 3rd 4th 5th of what month? Roy
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Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:34pm
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I'm assuming September... ------------- |
Posted By: Gromit
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:42pm
Has to be September, as that's the only month between now and December which has a Monday the 3rd, Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th.
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AlanGoodman wrote:Posted By: RoyMacdonald
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:47pm
Good thinking.  Roy
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Posted By: RoyMacdonald
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:55pm
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Is that the same Velopark that just banned us from using it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVYKEYocp9w" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVYKEYocp9w Roy
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Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 09 August 2018 at 9:57pm
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Yes. If anybody wants to help British Cycling with this that's up to them... ------------- |
Posted By: fitzer
Date Posted: 10 August 2018 at 10:48pm
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Hi Alan, do you think this chap has any idea what BHPC is about or do you think it is just a blanket invite ...and he has just written to every cycle club/organisation he could find? |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 10 August 2018 at 10:50pm
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They are looking for a couple of recumbent riders so I assume he sort of knows what we do. ------------- |