Them: Any chance I can have a BB200 place.

Me: Sorry, best I can do is put you on the reserve list.

Them: But I didn't know when entries opened and they've all gone.

Me: Yes, I know. I tried to give plenty of warning. Don't you get the newsletter?

Them: No, I unsubscribed.

Me: FFS.

I used to add everyone registering for the forum to the mailing list but doing that is now considered very naughty. To save me getting my legs slapped, can I suggest that if / when you register for the forum, you follow the link in your activation email and add yourself to the mailing list.

Can I also suggest that anyone who doesn't receive the email already might like to go and register ... as it'll save us all from the above and numerous other 'why didn't I know?' situations and sometimes, it's almost worth reading ... thank you. http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/contact/

I agree it's worth reading, it reminds me you do the blog every time I get it!

I wonder if there was a thread about it

Maybe this one - http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... =7&t=10320

I like the newsletter.

I wonder if there was a thread about it

As I tried explaining to 'them' Bob. I strove to give as much warning in as many places, as I could.

I think an email (if subscribed), 2 different facebook pages ( possibly others?) and strangely enough
On this very forum ( with lots of notice) would be ample warning ?

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I wonder if there was a thread about it

As I tried explaining to 'them' Bob. I strove to give as much warning in as many places, as I could.

Breaking News!

It will be Christmas Day tomorrow.


I knew last year I wouldn't be able to make this year's BB200 (long standing calendar clash) but even so I knew when entries were going to open.

I put a reminder in my phone last year when I put the BB200 on my list on the '2017 Plans' thread. What with that, this forum, facebook, the newsletter and twitter it was pretty hard to not know when the entries were.

I was out on a bivi on entry day and managed to get home in time to get on line and get a place. I didn't want to book it on my phone whilst out riding as I thought that wasn't ethical

Chapeau sir!

sean_iow wrote:I didn't want to book it on my phone whilst out riding as I thought that wasn't ethical

Are you allowed to pre-book these events before the start anyway? Shouldn't you book your place after the clock starts ticking....

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Me: FFS.

Stu on the phone:

Cheeky Monkey wrote:Stu on the phone:...

Uh huh...if the wifi is switched on and yer in a pub.

Greetz

S.