Tour of the Reservoir 2010
From the left, Ian Wilkinson [2nd], Simon Richardson [1st] and Nicolas Gustavsson [3rd]
2010 featured yet another great running of this hugely popular event, with another surprise winner in windy and cool conditions. Follow the link to BC’s excellent race report and photos:
BC ToR 2010 Report
Details about this year’s Northumbrian Water Tour of the Reservoir Premier Calendar Road Race; more to follow as required:
Date: Sunday March 28
Rider sign-on starts at 8:30am; Rollout from HQ 10:20
NB: RIDERS AND SPECTATORS: Please park at the large car park to the north of the village on the Pennypye road and NOT in the village. Thank you!
HQ and Neutralised start at Blanchland Village Hall DH8 9UB
Neutral zone to Pow Hill where the race proper starts
Route and distance as 2009
Entries by post to the organiser:
Mike Hodgson, Briarwood, Edmundbyers, Co Durham, DH8 9NN. Tel 01207 255 219. Mobile 07519 565 061. Fax 01207 255 400.
For all race enquiries please contact: jimkennedy@talktalk.net
Please do NOT contact tynevalleycycling@hotmail.co.uk for race enquiries.
The route map below shows the actual circuit. This year, after negotiations with Northumberland and Durham Police, the race is expected to be held within a rolling road closure and total road closure will not be required. This to be confirmed as soon as possible.
The circuit; double-click for a larger view:
And how to find the circuit: Google Maps
BC road race entry forms:
Prize list: prize-list1
Start Sheet to date [13.03.2010]: tor-2010-list-of-riders
Some accommodation and general information on Edmundbyers
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel Blanchland
The Burnside, Edmundbyers, Co Durham DH8 9NY
Tel: 01207 255257
Brenda Brown has lived here for 25 years, and in a converted stable block next to her home she offers top-quality self-catering accommodation in Burnside Cottages. Four state-of-the-art units are built, furnished and fitted to the highest standards, with all mod cons provided in Kingfisher and Robin (1 bedroom in each) and Woodpecker and Owl (2 bedrooms).
The lovely country setting makes this a perfect base for walkers, birdwatchers and lovers of the open air, and the cottages are only a short drive form the A68, with easy access north to Hadrian’s Wall, the Northumberland National Park and Scotland, and Bishop Auckland, Darlington and points south in the other direction. Bookings are usually by the week, but Brenda will do split weeks and B&B if the cottages are otherwise free. No smoking.
Manor House Service Station and Motel
The Manor House Inn (A68) - relax, eat and drink between laps