2010 Reliability Trial - Sunday 7th February

The weather for the 2010 running of the Old Portlians Reliability Trial was cold and grey but this was such an improvement on recent conditions that many riders were encouraged to take part. The event was well attended with over 100 entrants. Of the 105 entered in the trial, 75 rode the 100K distance and 30 did the 68K.

No dramas or accidents were heard of but several seemed to manage lengthy unplanned detours !

All club members who helped run the event deserve thanks but particular mention should be made of Steve and Dave at the 68K checkpoint, Paul and Ian at the Ashdown checkpoint and tea stop and Gary and Colin for the HQ refeshments, not forgetting all who made cakes.

Read a report of the Old Portlians Reliability Trial on the Road Cycling UK web site.

Some feedback from riders included -

great day out

organization efficient and straightforward

catering extensive

good value for money

they would be back next year

liked the "Old Skool" style of the event

honest, down to earth approach

those blokes with the camper in the car park on the Ashdown were a little bit odd but nice in a quirky sort of way

where could they buy a van like the one on the checkpoint..etc?

could someone publish the recipe for the flapjack on the website

can you repaint the inside of the hall, it looks a bit drab

Earl Grey next year please and a pre-ride mechanical service within the registration fee

Crew briefing, sign-on and the start

Toys Hill

Endgame