Hi @Brandane, I think I can pretty much definitely say that we will get the later train, get off at Branchton, and meet up with the rest of you at Gourock.
Very much looking forward to it
Scotland : Glasgow & Clyde Valley 3 ferries. April 27th 2014.
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Very much looking forward to it
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@Fubar Sure thing Mark. I haven't been in Central Station for ages, but I'm almost sure that there is a clock we can meet under
It's looking increasingly likely that I'll be coming along too. I'll be popping down to Largs on the Saturday and riding up from there in the morning, so I'll be meeting at Wemyss Bay. There's not too many names I think I've met, but someone mentioned there will be cake, so...
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Brandane
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I will be riding up from Largs too! Maybe a bit earlier than you would normally be going, as I am planning on a bit of pre-ride carb loading at the Seaview Cafe
. Will probably leave Largs about 8.30/8.45 ish if you want to join me.I will be riding up from Largs too! Maybe a bit earlier than you would normally be going, as I am planning on a bit of pre-ride carb loading at the Seaview Cafe
Yeah that was earlier than I'd planned. Was going to set off just after 9 and head up Routenburn Road to try and avoid any early morning rally drivers you often get on the A78. If I change my mind I'll PM or whatever and arrange somewhere to meet.
Fubar
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Ok I think I know what I'm doing - cycle to Edin Waverley for 08:30 train to GQS arriving 09:25, head for GC (possibly meeting @GBC) for 09:50 train to Wemyss Bay, getting off at Branchton at 10:26 (pity I'm missing the exotic-sounding IBM stop!) and pedal down to McInroys Point for meet and ferry - I know it's all been said before but it helps me to write it down!
@Brandane might be worth PM'ing me your mobile number, just in case I get totally lost!! Hopefully see you all Sunday.
@Brandane might be worth PM'ing me your mobile number, just in case I get totally lost!! Hopefully see you all Sunday.
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Brandane
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You have a PM.. Anyone else who doesn't already have my number and might need it, just let me know.
BTW, the IBM stop is far from exotic! The station was built there about 25 years ago at the rear of the IBM plant when it employed thousands of redundant welders and rivetters from he shipyards. Sadly the IBM plant is now not much more than a
portacabin. The trains still feel the need to stop there though, even on a Sunday.
phantasmagoriana
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I'll be at Wemyss Bay, provided I can get on a train! Haven't been able to make a bike reservation so fingers crossed...
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We should be ok, on a Sunday. See you at Central around 8.30?
phantasmagoriana
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Brandane
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Don't worry about it, you can't book bike spaces on the Clyde Coast lines anyway. There is a space for bikes in one of the carriages, there will be a bike symbol on the door to show where. It's usually full - of prams and luggage
. I have never had a problem with leaving my bike in the space at the doors on any of the carriages.Similar threads
