We have a winner for a day in a Tour of Britain race convoy car

Experience one of the world's great bike races courtesy of The World's Ultimate Cycling Races

tony_farrelly, September 7, 2012

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We have a winner for our first 2012 Tour of Britain compo of a day sampling the action at close quarters from a race convoy car. The prize comes courtesy of the nice people at Collins and who are also giving away two copies of their new book The World's Ultimate Cycling Races as runners up prizes. And the winner is…

arrieredupeloton - who gets the chance to go up front for the day and to bring a friend too.

Copies of the World's Ultimate Cycling Races will be in the post to:

Chutzpah - which is a bit spooky given his comment in the compo - I hate it when the random-number-o-meter does that; and
Livestrongnick

Congrats to those three and if you didn't win fret not… we've got another awesome Tour of Britain compo coming up shortly.

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As well as experiencing the full stage from the back of a race convoy car, our winner (+ friend) will get:

An opportunity to mix with the riders
Continental breakfast served with tea and coffee (although you might want to go easy on that seeing as you'll be in a car non-stop for four hours shortly afterwards)
An official Tour of Britain programme
Experienced hostess to ensure the smooth running of your morning

All you've got to do is get yourself to the start line and home from the finish line - the race car will pick you up from one and drop you off at the other it will be up to you to manage the rest.

he World's Ultimate Cycling Races comes out on September the 27th and was compiled by top cycling journo, (and an old road.cc chum), Ellis Bacon. The book contains everything you need to know about the best cycling events across the globe, including facts and statistics for cyclists of all levels, and for spectators who want to learn about the best races to watch, ahead of publication you can find out more by visiting The World's Ultimate Cycling Races Facebook page.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the prize is comment in below. Usual Schwag Grab rules apply. We will announce the winner on Friday morning.

Good luck!

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Am i first, lets hope so....? Can i win just once please?

@karl_holland

posted by road slapper [82 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:28

This would be awesome

posted by josh78c [5 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:27

Ive cleared my diary!

posted by Some Fella [337 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:29

In and will sortt out my diary later

posted by giff77 [701 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:30

I'm up for it!

Thor

posted by Thor Beverley [40 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:33

awesome prize

posted by cjk99 [36 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:38

Yes please. Thank you very much

posted by Izaak30 [46 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:45

After riding the sportive I want to see how to ride a stage properly

posted by gorbai [2 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:47

I'd love to just be able to win a copy of the book.

posted by Sneblot [13 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:51

I've entered loads of these "share a competition" and never won. However, I just *know* that this is the one!

http://www.twitter.com/chutzpah84

posted by Chutzpah [55 posts] 4th September 2012 - 22:57

up for it

posted by Vidal [32 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:00

wow

posted by simoncon [48 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:02

Hat in the ring.

Noli porcum linguere

posted by captain_slog [181 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:02

yes please

posted by darth989 [28 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:07

If I can't get a day off work, this will be worth resigning for!!

posted by wints1080 [2 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:07

Os gwelwch yn dda.

posted by Mrdowen [45 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:08

A seat in the race convoy car would be the only way I could keep up!

posted by gb901 [83 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:13

Sounds great....i was hoping to see the finish at knowsley

J Andrew Hill

Www.conjunctivitis.co.tv, now thats a site for sore eyes

...

posted by JAndrewHill [959 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:13

Superb prize

posted by nscott [46 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:20

This will do for me please.

posted by jayme [94 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:29

I hereby enter myself in this competition

posted by sk8ir [18 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:30

I have a strong bladder. I should win.

posted by Sanderville [140 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:35

Anyone want me to carry any bottles for them drop them in my bag.... already to go any chance this would be the welsh stage would be good to be chauffered up a few hills for a change.

posted by Max_headset [7 posts] 4th September 2012 - 23:50

I'm in, but Edinburgh??

The only Scottish stage is Jedburgh to Dumfries..... Jedburgh being the start, Nearly 50 miles from Edinburgh

posted by Gkam84 [6491 posts] 5th September 2012 - 0:06

I'd kill a man for this opportunity. But seeing as that didn't work, I'll try this competition.

posted by samg123 [15 posts] 5th September 2012 - 0:08

Top prize chaps. Yes please!

Downhill bikes don't make you cool.

www.beeston.cc

posted by charliemac74 [143 posts] 5th September 2012 - 0:44

Oh, yes please!

posted by radarronan [17 posts] 5th September 2012 - 2:27

Yes Please!

posted by texas ted [78 posts] 5th September 2012 - 4:32

If I ever win one, please let it be this one

posted by Ting [41 posts] 5th September 2012 - 5:03

Let's hope it is 1st time lucky

posted by mattm [16 posts] 5th September 2012 - 6:14

What an awesome competition. Even a choice of days! Yes please.

posted by Campag_10 [153 posts] 5th September 2012 - 6:40

Growing Brad sidies as we speak just in case its me.

posted by Rigobear [54 posts] 5th September 2012 - 6:42

Great prize, would love to be in the draw, thanks.

Take care,

Steve.

posted by Steve_S_T [27 posts] 5th September 2012 - 6:45

What an experience!

posted by tailwind10 [22 posts] 5th September 2012 - 6:54

But I get car sick.......

posted by Chay [43 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:04

Yes please

posted by Jonathing [23 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:13

This sounds so cool.
Put my name down please.
Thanks

posted by Tonnio [26 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:20

pls.

posted by jjscott374 [7 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:35

Yep Im in if thats ok

Some bloke called Eddy once told me: "Don't buy upgrages, ride up grades"

posted by spin cycle [42 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:38

Please please me!

Sir Velo

posted by Raleigh [1520 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:54

Nottingham for me please. Then I can wave at my mates on side of road too

posted by ghibbard [52 posts] 5th September 2012 - 7:59

I have one day of annual leave left this year. This would make it a sweet day out!

posted by AJWatson [34 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:00

Already got the 12th booked off for Carlisle-Blackpool. Winning this would be awesome....

posted by gazza_d [64 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:08

Yes, please...

posted by pjay [188 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:07

Yes please!

Ben Burns
www.twitter.com/benburns01

posted by Ben Burns [53 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:09

Shotgun front seat!

posted by danlindfield [16 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:11

I live in nottingham so that is quite ideal for me.

posted by maboyctu [10 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:13

Looks like a lot of fun!

posted by joshbd [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:16

All I need now is someone to get my bike to the finish line

posted by lushmiester [138 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:20

me me me me me me me me me me me + me boy !

posted by ricardogarlondez [6 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:23

Pick me pick me!

If the bicycle was invented tomorrow, it would be seen as the solution, not the problem

posted by notfastenough [1980 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:24

Wow!

posted by MCLK [70 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:30

Can I stick my head out of the sunroof?

posted by djtrax [18 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:32

YES PLEASE

posted by jorysmith [52 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:35

Oh yes please.

posted by SevenHills [112 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:35

No question it has to be me - had a naff year and need something to perk me up - anyway also need to talk to Brad about setting up a fan owned/sponsored women's team, pursuade Cav to bail out of Sky to do himself justice . . . .

Sudor

posted by Sudor [114 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:44

Please put my hat in the ring!

posted by mingmong [121 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:45

Ohh can i win this one pleassssse??

posted by md6 [30 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:47

Looking forward to this one.

antonio

posted by antonio [744 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:52

I Hope i can find cheap tickets to go there if i win. It will be worth it

posted by Zenjiin [13 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:55

Going to watch the Stoke stage....actually being in a car on course would be awesome....Fingers crossed...One day my luck will change....

stevespro

posted by STEVESPRO 79 [284 posts] 5th September 2012 - 8:56

Fingers crossed ..............

posted by Neil M Atkinson [55 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:04

Another red-hot schwag-grab...esp. with Wiggo taking part his year. I'm in!

posted by tobyrowsell [7 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:05

excellent prize! consider me entered.....

posted by alwaysapleasure [16 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:08

pick me

posted by tonesclonmore [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:11

The thought of four hours without a toilet is terrifying but I'd put up with anything for such an awesome experience!

posted by LizzyB [2 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:12

yes please.....

posted by Redx [18 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:17

I'm pretty good at wheel changes!

arrieredupeleton

posted by arrieredupeleton [387 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:20

Yep. I'll have that if you're offering!

posted by igneousiceman@g... [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:23

Incredible opportunity!

posted by worders [26 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:24

Ooooh oooh, pick me.

posted by eddgould [7 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:24

A totally awesome opportunity to get close and personal to the riders. Count me in please ?

posted by Russkev [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:26

Please.....I don't get car sick...

posted by colhum1 [91 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:28

Edinburgh for an Edinburgh lad and lady please!

posted by neildmoss [110 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:27

sounds like a great day out

4 GoPro's, lots of memory cards, 3000 miles, and 2 support vehicles, all following Chris 'Hoppo' Hopkinson on RAAM - what could possibly go wrong!?!? www.teamhoppo.co.uk

posted by themartincox [117 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:28

Yes Please.

posted by thisisrob [5 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:35

Would be great!

http://cyclegringo.blogspot.com/

posted by CycleGringo [94 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:39

I'm a good backseat driver!!

posted by spiralbound [22 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:44

Awesome. Going to the Dartmouth stage finish anyways, but this would be amazing

posted by livestrongnick [761 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:47

yes please

pacerboy

posted by marobertson [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:53

Count me in

posted by badseed999 [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:53

I'm waiting to go to uni so have very little to do! me please

posted by liam.cahill1 [34 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:52

Gimme gimme gimme.

Please.

posted by Captain Beaky [28 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:55

yes please - that would be awesome!

posted by gforce [22 posts] 5th September 2012 - 9:59

I would quite like to win the book - does that make me weird?

posted by NJA [26 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:01

Yes please.

posted by Will Steed [19 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:02

I'd like to win please!

posted by Neys [13 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:03

Yus plez

posted by si4star [29 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:09

Yes please

posted by faqibg [6 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:12

i'll bring my magic spanner

posted by mizzle [20 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:12

Ah go on, I will, I will, I will.

posted by Joselito [85 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:19

Woop Woop!

posted by botoxking [27 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:23

As it looks like I won't be asked to ride this year...again! I'm up for this!!!

posted by Bom W [25 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:24

This sounds like a good one!!

posted by Blackstone [31 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:24

I do have holidays to take and one of those days would be best spent at the ToB - nuff said !

posted by timbola [169 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:24

Pick me, pick me!

There's no reason in reasoning with the unreasonable.

posted by Chris Bevan [46 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:29

What a brilliant opportunity - pick me!

posted by phillprice [16 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:39

Oh yes please!

posted by samjdalton [12 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:44

Would love to be there!

posted by ludovicsurina [10 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:52

The beautifully pregnant wife is due anytime soon... Shhhhhhhh I'm sure she wouldn't mind!

posted by AdeB [21 posts] 5th September 2012 - 10:56

Go ToB, hoping to see it closer this time...

Tripod16

posted by Tripod16 [64 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:02

Sign me up please. Can't fail this time*

* I might have said this a few times already in Road.cc competitions though....

posted by Sadly Biggins [194 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:06

This sounds too good to miss, plus i'm an amazing back seat driver so this is perfect for me!

posted by Stanleyman [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:11

Count me in, fantastic prize

posted by Pisiform [38 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:11

Yes please!

posted by steff [81 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:15

Go on then, you've twisted my arm

posted by paul540 [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:15

Holy crap, yes. I'll throw mine in the hat - the wife would be chuffed to be the +1!

posted by G-bitch [282 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:17

Smashing prize! pls put my name in the hat. ta!

Marcelus Maximus

posted by marcelrutte [14 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:19

The prize sounds brilliant. Count me in!

posted by gdbike [41 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:37

If you don't buy a ticket, you cant win.

posted by TrimmDich [35 posts] 5th September 2012 - 11:51

a foreword by Phil Liggett!!! Count me in!

posted by alanpike [3 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:05

count me in please

posted by cavmem1 [30 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:10

I'll have a go at that if you dont mind

Alg

posted by alg [102 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:15

I'm free

posted by FatDadOnABike [10 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:16

Eye that sounds like fun.

posted by carl.vanschie [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:20

count me in. wow

posted by easyrider101 [18 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:21

This would be amazing!!

posted by Pedals [35 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:28

Would say no to a bit of that

posted by 81bambi [66 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:28

I've never won the national lottery, but surely this will be different....

posted by squired [3 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:29

Yes please.

posted by Timbo13 [210 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:31

Yes please

posted by o_marsden [14 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:37

ARrr, yes please

Sig

posted by koko56 [213 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:38

Count me in!

posted by simonwright [25 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:39

Jedburgh for me please

posted by paolo [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:48

I'll get beer!

posted by sr249 [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:49

You got to be in it to win it!!!

posted by mavone [6 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:48

Me please

posted by jimbocrimbo [16 posts] 5th September 2012 - 12:50

I'll be Mr popular!

cycle more, work less!

posted by trek7000 [38 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:04

yes please!

posted by TheHatter [742 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:09

Just once a winner... please...

posted by nemysys [14 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:13

I have 1000's of miles to fly back to make it - but would just for the experience!

http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=3370a&r=3&c=5&u=M&g=p&f=abcdefghij&...

posted by spindoctore [46 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:14

Count me in!

posted by Sandy_l [18 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:16

This would be fantasitc, will Tim Kerrison be there as I need a quick chat. Yea right!!!!

posted by kobacom [45 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:15

Hell Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by levi [25 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:17

god damn, thats some prize...

Raindropsandrimbrakes.blogspot.com

posted by nickpeters [44 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:17

Nice!

elusiveone

posted by Echobase [34 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:22

Yes Please!!!

posted by bencreed [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:28

Can I take a bike home as a souvenir?

posted by Saints1885 [21 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:48

Yes please!

posted by HughATA [22 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:52

yeah i'll have some of that.

posted by cidermart [294 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:54

posted by alx [24 posts] 5th September 2012 - 13:53

Yes please.

posted by cookdn [10 posts] 5th September 2012 - 14:02

Pick me, pick me, pick me!!!!!!

posted by AWP [42 posts] 5th September 2012 - 14:32

Yes please!

posted by Dark Side [26 posts] 5th September 2012 - 14:34

Dear Jim, can you fix it for me to follow a stage of the ToB from an official race car please

Thanks
Mathew sims aged 34 3/4

posted by Amos [34 posts] 5th September 2012 - 14:43

This sounds brilliant. Please enter me!!!

posted by rupertlee [2 posts] 5th September 2012 - 15:14

Please!

posted by Mariachi [21 posts] 5th September 2012 - 15:21

This would be a fantastic experience; I hope I win!

posted by MrSkeen89 [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 15:33

I could maki it.....

posted by marvo [30 posts] 5th September 2012 - 16:08

Ooh could I drive too!?

posted by RuthWeatherill [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 16:32

yes pelase sounds good

posted by cool guy 999 [54 posts] 5th September 2012 - 16:39

Might have to nix my planned trip to GP Montreal if I win this one!

posted by pedalpowerDC [147 posts] 5th September 2012 - 16:52

Ehhhhhhhhhhh.... YES PLEASE!!!!

DOMINIC O'BRIEN

posted by domobrien96 [39 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:10

I wouldn't mind winning the book

posted by MikeOC [2 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:15

It's got my name on it.

posted by jameshaworth21 [10 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:27

Why not?

posted by Gareth C [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:42

Count me in

D Freeburn

posted by taffy306288 [8 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:43

This would be an amazing experience. Keeping my fingers crossed!

crazy diamond

posted by chris.keelingroberts [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:49

Yes please! Count me in!

posted by will.101 [47 posts] 5th September 2012 - 17:51

Rather Be Cycling, but a day in a team car would be aonce in a lifetime experience.

posted by cherylfrost [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 18:17

Yes please

posted by indesit [21 posts] 5th September 2012 - 18:37

Oooooooooooo!

posted by rmeloa [25 posts] 5th September 2012 - 18:50

Me very excite

posted by rliu [8 posts] 5th September 2012 - 18:50

Just what my 5 year old would like for his birthday!

JerseyBoy

posted by rimarcoz [6 posts] 5th September 2012 - 18:52

oh yes please. I just need to find a friend...

posted by steviejl [1 posts] 5th September 2012 - 19:04

Yes please!

Tim

posted by smarttim [7 posts] 5th September 2012 - 19:11

Oh yes please ...pretty sure my boss will give me the time off

posted by Saint Mikie 41 [13 posts] 5th September 2012 - 19:24

I'm sure my boss won't give me the day off, but I have options...

Don't buy upgrades. Ride up grades.

posted by obutterwick [443 posts] 5th September 2012 - 19:34

Jed for me. As long as the car avoids a Flecha - Hoogerland moment.

Ride more, ride better

posted by Sniffer [68 posts] 5th September 2012 - 19:45

Pretty please.

posted by Securivaj [32 posts] 5th September 2012 - 20:00

sounds like a nice day out

posted by IRISHCLIFF [30 posts] 5th September 2012 - 20:19

oh i could do with a good day out.

Lesley

posted by lesley67 [29 posts] 5th September 2012 - 20:21

oh wow what a fantastic day that would be and my gf would love it to

posted by mandy [77 posts] 5th September 2012 - 20:34

That would a cracking day out for such a fan of cycling

bertiecs

posted by bertiecs [5 posts] 5th September 2012 - 20:38

Would love to win the Devon stage. Fingers crossed.

posted by GreenMark [87 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:18

Sounds great

posted by Nlambe [5 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:18

Chance of a lifetime! Fingers crossed!

Felix

posted by Felix [102 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:20

I'll never be good enough to race so would be nice to see how to do it properly

posted by ls3bvet [3 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:28

I'd love to. Already washed out the 4 pint milk container just in case.

Les

Les Ed

posted by Les Ed [23 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:26

me please me please - so i can spray go cav on guildford high street and not be arrested....

posted by theirisheye [19 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:33

What does a boy have to do to win this?

posted by peterben [4 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:37

I never win anything but got to keep trying.

posted by hapman41 [3 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:47

yes please. stage on sat 15th would be fab.
cheers

A B.

posted by andrew b [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:50

Please, please please please please please please"................

posted by kiterseve [9 posts] 5th September 2012 - 21:57

Yes, I'll give it a go, I'll have the Nottingham stage please, no problem getting to the start, not sure how I'll get home yet, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it!!!