England : Cumbria Scottish Borders run - 26th July 2014

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I'll be out and about in the general area on Saturday coming, well Carlisle and Newcastleton:
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-193/

 

[Telemark]

We better look out for black & yellow striped things whizzing by then! Need to make sure we have somebody with a CC jersey attending...

T

 

[Louch]

Aye mate, it's been a while. I'm desperate to do Arran as well but I'm away on holiday, maybe next time

im free pretty much any min of any day for an arran trip

 

[ShooglyDougie]

Looks a pretty cool wee trip, don't know how I didn't see it till now (OK I think I have a reason for not seeing it earlier). Could I go in the very interested list please.

 

[Telemark]

Looks like this is the next CC Ecosse ride, or at least a raid across the border , just under 5 weeks to go

T

 

[Nicol]

Very Interested

 

[Louch]

if there are hills, im there!

 

[Nicol]

@Louch - like hills !! Try this Grade 5 the week after the Border Raid I'm thinking might try the short course starting from my old School.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/104682/The-Flying-Scotsman-Sportive

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Hi folks, just latched on to this.
I recently had the dubious pleasure of joining some of the Scottish lot on Arran (seriously, I REALLY enjoyed it) so I'm up for a crack at this. As it happens, my gorgeous, ever-supportive, other half is planning a Dales Top Ten, 8 day walking route starting in Hardraw, near Hawes. I'm supporting her with our camper but for most if she'll be backpacking and wild camping. I've smiled ever so sweetly at her so she says she can start Sunday 'stead of Saturday. So it looks like I'm in. Luckily, my gorgeous, ever-supportive ... etc, retires (early) on Weds 23rd so, me being already work-free we'll have no deadlines, ('cept small matter of daughter's wedding on 9th August). Plus she'll be overly excited at leaving the world of regular work, so I'm looking forward to getting my way on all sorts of nonsense like this while she's in a good mood. After that we're off to Austria in the camper for 6 weeks. It's alright, I'm not looking for sympathy.
Already had the pleasure of meeting @Louch and @Nicol (how do I do those address linky things?) on Arran but look forward to meeting all you others on the day.
Cheers
Geoff

 

[MikeW-71]

Welcome along Geoff

 

[Telemark]

Just looking at train tickets for this one ... £26 for an off-peak return at the moment.
The options are to arrive at Carlisle 9:31 or 10:07...

Now I know that it's an impossible question to answer ... any guesses on what train would be reasonably safe to book for the return journey? The problem is that bikes need a reservation ... there is a train roughly once an hour during the afternoon/evening.

T

 

[ShooglyDougie]

@Telemark I will be driving down and can easily fit two bikes in the car so can give you a lift if its good for you.

 

[Telemark]

@ShooglyDougie Thanks for the offer, very happy to accept! Have I mentioned before that CC Ecosse people are lovely?

T

 

[Edwardoka]

When I saw the notification for this one I thought "oh no i've missed another one "
Then I saw the date

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Hi folks,
Sadly, it's just become apparent that this ride clashes with a family event, which I'd overlooked. Stupid of me . Unfortunately it wouldn't be appropriate to miss the family do, so I'm afraid I'll have to give the ride a miss.
Great shame. Maybe next time.
Have a good one.
Cheers
Geoff