FNRttC Southend on Sea Night Ride Thursday 24th March 2016

[mark st1]

Not sure how far the SMRBTH will be going. Dartford possibly Woolwich I think but you're more than welcome along

Thanks I can get myself back into the centre of town from either of those locations.

 

[StuAff]

I'll be going back into the centre, probably just at my own pace though (staying Friday night so more gear).

 

[mark st1]

I'll be going back into the centre, probably just at my own pace though (staying Friday night so more gear).

Thanks Stu I'm by no means an athlete but I will be in as much of a rush possible as I'm working on Friday night.

 

[User482]

I was thinking of riding back too...

 

[mmmmartin]

I was thinking of a huge fried breakfast and some beer then falling unconscious on the train home.

 

[martint235]

I was thinking of a huge fried breakfast and some beer then falling unconscious on the train home.

This would probably be frowned upon. However I'm hoping to get away with huge fried breakfast, SMRbtH, short snooze followed by lots of beer. It will probably also be frowned up but there will be less opportunity for me to fall off Lelly (or upset taxi drivers) this way.

 

[StuAff]

Thanks Stu I'm by no means an athlete but I will be in as much of a rush possible as I'm working on Friday night.

No problem. Apart from the extra gear I won't be rushing as I won't be able to check in to my digs for the night until three.

 

[ianmac62]

Online application form sent! Courtesy of a hernia repair that I seem to be getting over rather speedily!

 

[Wowbagger]

I have signed up. Since I live a little more than a mile from the finish, it would be rude not to.

 

[swarm_catcher]

I'm in and looking to ride back. Although I often say that and have never done it.

 

[ianmac62]

...DAHIKT ...

Had to look that one up.

 

[srw]

It's Northwood to Amersham that will be closed, actually.

 

[mmmmartin]

Are you sure? I thought it was Victoria - Clapham Junction that will be closed over Easter, and London Bridge will be open.

You are right and I am wrong. My incorrect post now deleted.
Yesterday I picked up a leaflet from South eastern and I swear it said Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross would be shut. Now I look at its website and follow the link to the Thameslink programme and it says: "Work continues on the Thameslink Programme at London Bridge meaning there will be no trains from Cannon Street and no Southeastern services from London Bridge. Services will be diverted to Charing Cross, Victoria, Blackfriars or New Cross between Friday 25 and Sunday 27 March inclusive."
Now the National Rail Enquiries site gives me a plethora of trains out of Charing Cross southwards.

 

[srw]

Apologies, that one had slipped my attention.

Forgivable, since South of London is so well served by trains that if one line is closed there are still several available.

 

[srw]

So plan A (stagger to Aldgate, change at Finchley road and then fall asleep until the end of the line) is out of the window. Plan B (the northern variation) involves going via Princes Risborough and Aylesbury, which is not an approved route. Plan C involves riding up a hill or two from Northwood or Beaconsfield or Berkahmsted. Plan D involves a Brompton, which isn't really fit to ride any distance at the moment (and I'm certainly not fit to ride a Brompton any distance). Plan E involves begging a lift.

Choices, choices.