Dunwich Dynamo 4th July 2009

[Davywalnuts]

Aperitif, just read about this ride, now I understand it, am up for it. There and back yeh? MacBludgeon riding back too?

 

[stevevw]

Aperitif, just read about this ride, now I understand it, am up for it. There and back yeh? MacBludgeon riding back too?

I hope you are ok using the countryside toilet now, not many public toilets out that way.

 

[Davywalnuts]

hahaha! Am studying those pregnancy books about bladder control and something called a pelvic floor?

 

[stevevw]

Just re-booked my train ticket from Darsham to Liverpool Street on the Saturday afternoon. I originally booked online through thetrainline.com £8 + £1 booking free, but after talking to FFFF about booking a bike space I was unable to get any definitive answer to if I would be allowed to take the bike or not. I tried ringing National Express but was told that as I booked online I could not book a space over the phone. I could though go to Darsham and ask for a space to be reserved for my bike I explained that Darsham was over 100 miles away from me and that the station was also unmanned making the trip pointless. They then said I could try my local station who may be able to help. I will not hold my breath.

So to cut a long story short I gave up and rebooked using the National Express website which gave the option to book a bike space and was £1.90 cheaper too.

If any one of you Suffolk folk would like a rail ticket from Darsham to Liverpool Street for the 15:38 on 4th July I have one you can have for free, you will have to sort out your own bike space though.

 

[redjedi]

I can't believe I have only just seen this one. 500+ riders, better make that 1 more

Hi Steve, is the ride not on the Saturday night/Sunday Monday, meaning you need a ticket for Sunday 5th not Saturday the 4th, or have I missed something.

I'm not sure how good a bike booking will be if 20+ cyclists all turn up and want to get the same train.
I think I will ride back to Ipswich where there are 2 trains an hour.



Edit: I've just realised, that the ticket is to get to the start

 

[Dan B]

crikey!

not doing it on skates, then?

Was tempted, but I remember long gravelly stretches from last time which are not conducive to roller skating ...

 

[stevevw]

Edit: I've just realised, that the ticket is to get to the start

Yep thats it, I will be driving over so the Camper van will be at the end so I can have a sleep before going home.

You may want to book the coach for the return as only 4 bikes at a time on the train, you may have a very long wait to get on the train

 

[redjedi]

I don't really fancy a coach trip, I think I would rather cycle back (I didn't actually just say that did I )

All the sunday trains have to change at Ipswich anyway, so hopefully I could get a train in between the Darsham connection, but I might try and book a bike place to see it it helps.

 

[Sittingduck]

I don't really fancy a coach trip, I think I would rather cycle back (I didn't actually just say that did I )

All the sunday trains have to change at Ipswich anyway, so hopefully I could get a train in between the Darsham connection, but I might try and book a bike place to see it it helps.

The coach is £14 quid with a guarantee of the bike being taken in the furniture vans they are laying on. Gives an opportunity for a well-earned beer or 3 before the 1pm departure

I'll see how my legs feel (make sure they are still attached to my body) but could be tempted to ride back if loads of others are doing it. Might need a couple of Redbulls first mind you...

 

[Davywalnuts]

Oh god Redjedi! Look! Your post was number 666 and you was tempting a mass cycle!! the devil is alive and well i tell thee!

 

[redjedi]

Oh god Redjedi! Look! Your post was number 666 and you was tempting a mass cycle!! the devil is alive and well i tell thee!

Does that mean my soul now belongs to the Demon of the Roads

(or Martin as he likes to be called )

 

[Davywalnuts]

I was visualising a kind off "Ghost Rider" scene with vengance upon white van men and female MPV drivers!

But yes, I think that applies! So, cycling back then? hehehehe!

 

[Tynan]

There's pubs In Dunwich?

I remember only a cafe and the tide being well out

Can anyone planning a sociable ride back to London pencil me in very lightly indeed

 

[Tynan]

right, in a fit of unusual forward planning triggered by a clash with the kids end of year stage school gala I'm all booked, I have to be in Dartford on either the Sat or Sun, washed and presentable for a 2.30 ko to late

So I'm gunning for the Sun, to have barely enough time to get home and wash and change and go again I have to be on the 9.42 from Ipswich, so I've booked man and bike onto that for £16

I haven't really done the sums yet, that's the latest train I could catch that gave me any sort of chance

2 hour ride to Ipswich means leaving Dunwich at erm ... 7.30

an hour stop at the Church Hall and a 9pm start leaves me all of 10.5 hours of ride time, less queue for breakfast and eat breakfast, 9 hours

9 hours to do 120 odd miles, av speed of erm ... 13.5mph

hmm, suspect I'm leaving Hackney rather early doors, leave at 8 gives me 10hours to ride at 12mph, with the queue and eat breakfast being the fu time

looks good on paper, i can;t remeber my av speed last year although I was surprised at how long it took, there was a fair amount of standing at junctions arguing about turnings and routes

Will, I've penciled you in for a brisk time with no sleepy times at the Village Hall

and unpencil me in for the return leg, tsk

 

[Tynan]

hah, how long did that plan last?

I do have time to do the Gala on the Sat and then scuttle to Hackney for a pint and a natter and then a leisurely ride with breakfast and stops

and then go home and rest

sooo, pencil me in lightly again for the return leg please and anyone that's interested in a £16 ticket with cycle space on the 9.42 from Ipswich, holler