FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - 16th May 2014, York to Hull

[Flying Dodo]

I see that a train fare from Derby to York is now 3 times the cost it was a while ago ( now £48) which leaves my gob rather smacked so I'll have to dispense with equivocating about this ride.It's a definite "no"

£19.20 single for the 20.09, 20:44 or 21:19 services, according to Southern Railway.

 

[Andrew Br]

Can you split the tickets alan ?
Look at (for example) Derby-Sheffield* then Sheffield-York ?
I've done this in the past on other routes and I've saved a lot of money and I haven't had to change trains.

Good luck, it would be nice to see you again.

*I don't know if Sheffield is en-route, I picked it as being on a vaguely plausible route.

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[middleagecyclist]

Return tickets booked to and from York £14.00.

I shall be making it a circular ride so if anyone wants cycling company back to York let me know. I need to be back there for no later than 14:00hr on the Saturday.

 

[User10119]

I see that a train fare from Derby to York is now 3 times the cost it was a while ago ( now £48) which leaves my gob rather smacked so I'll have to dispense with equivocating about this ride.It's a definite "no"

I've also managed to find DBY->YRK for just under 20 quid, and Hull->DBY on the Sunday for £11, which would get it down to about 30 quid. Is that any nearer to being on budget? I checked Blythe Bridge but that was no cheaper, couldn't remember which was the other sensible-ish station for you.

I know you _hate_ doing the train-booking-online thing so if it is nearer the mark, say so. I can get 'em booked and posted to you!

 

[wanda2010]

@Andrew Br - Noice bike.

I really shouldn't ask because I have more than enough lights (), wot you got now then?

 

[Andrew Br]

I bought one of these for £15:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3X-CREE-X...sly4VrZrwDFIOWm%2BFMQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

It's done 3h40 min on low (1LED) and 3h30 on medium (2 LEDs).
I'm going to switch it off soon 'cos I'm going to bed but I'll probably continue the test tomorrow.
No opinion about the beam pattern because I haven't been out on the bike but I'm expecting it to be more than bright enough if a little wasteful.
There will be a brief test outdoor tomorrow evening.
One reasurring thing is that the light's housing doesn't get very warm, even when it's stationary.

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[kimble]

Ridiculously expensive trains booked. Not riding back to York, because I'd like to be back in time to see at least some of Deaffest.

 

[CrinklyUncle]

I'm registered, I will probably be riding back to York this year.

 

[wanda2010]

@Andrew Br

Phew! Already have 2 x T6s, so managed to restrain myself.

 

[alans]

[QUOTE 2996048, member: 10119"]

I know you _hate_ doing the train-booking-online thing so if it is nearer the mark, say so. I can get 'em booked and posted to you![/QUOTE]

Not only do you know me so well,you restore my faith in human nature you do.If I wasn't married I'd propose

I'll get back to you on that

 

[alans]

Flying Dodo's & Andrew Br's posts above have encouraged me to re-check & the result is...
I have won the M-LotW* award.
as per F.D.'s info I see it as £19.20.

*Man-Look of the Week

 

[alans]

Not only do you know me so well,you restore my faith in human nature you do.If I wasn't married I'd propose

I'll get back to you on that

my bold
I've sent you a private message

 

[alans]

Although my error relating to the cost of rail fares has been obviated other facts prevent me attending.
Thanks to Flying Dodo,Andrew Br & Crinklylion for your constructive input.
Hopefull I'll get to see you in the future elsewhere.

 

[middleagecyclist]

OK you lot. I'm working out a shorter (but still pleasant) return route to York. It will include a crossing of the Millennium Bridge spanning the Ouse. Not quite the Humber Bridge but impressive in its own way. I reckon from Pasaz to York Station it will be about 43 miles. I need to be in York no later than 14:00hr so will be leaving Hull around 10:00hr for a relaxed return. Shout up if interested.

 

[MisterStan]

Somehow I have persuaded my better half that a weekend in York is on the cards - just need to organise the finer details with her (book her and the little'un a hotel room) and I hope to be coming along.
Now to persuade her to let me cycle back with @middleagecyclist