England : Berkshire Reading CTC night ride to Lymington Friday 19th September 2014

[frank9755]

I don't think SW Trains do bike reservations.

I thought they did in June when I came back on that line from Moreton. Maybe I am remembering wrongly,

 

[StuAff]

No reservations on any other SWT route though.

 

[frank9755]

Excellent; I did remember wrongly then!
Thanks. Will book trains now.

 

[Ollie W]

With a certain fruit-based mobile phone launching next Fri I may have to cancel completely if they change my shift. I am fortune's fool

 

[redfalo]

First off, the FNRttC is not closing for a year- Simon is taking a few months off and the schedule will be lighter when he resumes, but plans are already afoot for two foreign tours. And take it from me, there will be night rides next spring, those of us willing and able to organise them will be doing so. Many of the same bods, the popular destinations, to the same well-crafted formula.

not sure about the FNRttC branding, but apart from this, +1. what will happen is stuff like this (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/dun-run-lite-friday-3-oct.161680/) for sure

 

[rvw]

Email sent for a tandem (probably).

 

[srw]

not sure about the FNRttC branding, but apart from this, +1. what will happen is stuff like this (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/dun-run-lite-friday-3-oct.161680/) for sure

And, as I think I've posted elsewhere, plans are being hatched for a ride in a different direction. I have a hugely enthusiastic potential host for mid-ride refreshments.

 

[Lisat]

Finally sorted out visits to various family members during week off and I can do this ride. Email sent.
I will be getting the train from Bournemouth and shall probably while away some time by having dinner there.
Looking forward to this.

 

[Ollie W]

Thanks all for clarifying about FNRs etc. I'll no doubt try and join in when I can, despite the £40 trains to London...

Should be good for Friday now I'm on an early, still probably going to have to duck out at Southampton so that I can get to work in time. Hopefully I'll get a spare moment to mess around with my bike to make sure it's perfect. My only worry is lighting - will a Smart Lunar 35 do the trick for the front or should I be splashing out on something a bit bigger? I've got a Moon Comet on the rear that should be fine.

 

[AKA Bob]

Finally sorted out visits to various family members during week off and I can do this ride. Email sent.
I will be getting the train from Bournemouth and shall probably while away some time by having dinner there.
Looking forward to this.

There are plans afoot for either Chinese or Curry for those who arriving by 10pm. Let me know so far it is me and @redfalo .

 

[AKA Bob]

And, as I think I've posted elsewhere, plans are being hatched for a ride in a different direction. I have a hugely enthusiastic potential host for mid-ride refreshments.

Also looking at organising HPC to Oxford Ride

 

[srw]

Also looking at organising HPC to Oxford Ride

Don't get too far too quickly! I'm only waiting on a breakfast venue.

 

[Ollie W]

There are plans afoot for either Chinese or Curry for those who arriving by 10pm. Let me know so far it is me and @redfalo .

Count me in. Can either get in at 21:04 or 22:05.

 

[srw]

There are plans afoot for either Chinese or Curry for those who arriving by 10pm. Let me know so far it is me and @redfalo .

Two probables here. We also arrive at 2104 or 2205, though may also arrive at 2119 - we're obviously coming from a bigger station!

 

[AKA Bob]

Don't get too far too quickly! I'm only waiting on a breakfast venue.

I was looking at 24hr MacDonald in Slough for mid way stop and hopefully persuade Zappie's to open up early or fail safe Weatherspoons.