The Fridays Tour

[dellzeqq]

I think the chances of there being a headwind for a return to Wick are dubious.

4 times out of 5 for me........

 

[StuAff]

4 times out of 5 for me........

Fingers crossed then....

 

[AKA Bob]

Simon, if we do stay in John O'Groats this may solve the accomodation and food problems? http://seaviewjohnogroats.co.uk/

 

[Cayopro]

Can you pm me you real name, assuming that it is not Cayopro and a phone number tp get it transferred into your name?

I have sent you a message with the info you asked for ;-) many thanks

 

[StuartG]

Checking train times - there appears to be only one train on a Sunday which leaves Wick for Thurso just before midday on a very, very long journey to Inverness. Will this plus the van be sufficient for getting all the bikes out? And if there might be another group?

Or is Ian organising a Sunday Ride Back ...

 

[dellzeqq]

Checking train times - there appears to be only one train on a Sunday which leaves Wick for Thurso just before midday on a very, very long journey to Inverness. Will this plus the van be sufficient for getting all the bikes out? And if there might be another group?

Or is Ian organising a Sunday Ride Back ...

e-mail on van later today. Put simply the game has changed. I was expecting between 6 and 15 of us at John o'Groats. Right now we're at 30. I'm checking on some alternatives, and Jenny has come up with something that at first sight looks bonkers, but may just work out.......

 

[rb58]

..........and Jenny has come up with something that at first sight looks bonkers, but may just work out.......

We like bonkers.....

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I may well - as in please work on the assumption that I will - 'stay on' in Scottishland once the ride is done and come back after the weekend. I share this in case it assists planning transfers.

and I must remember this when I pack so I can bring my stuff back on the bike!

 

[redflightuk]

We like bonkers.....

+1. Currently booked 3 nights, camping the rest, just waiting to hear whats happening on the last night.

 

[srw]

Jenny has come up with something that at first sight looks bonkers, but may just work out.......

JOG - Kirkwall - Aberdeen?

 

[ceepeebee]

I'm rather looking forward to camping, but then again, it will only be for one night after a long ride. Also it give me the opportunity to finally pick up the bike-tour sized tent I've been wanting for ages.....

For those not riding back after one day and letting the train take the strain - it seems like a 15-odd mile blast over to Grantham is the cheaper and quicker way of doing things. Nottingham has been cut somewhat adrift in the rail network these days unfortunately.

Still rather gutted that I can't do the whole thing mind.

 

[dellzeqq]

For those not riding back after one day and letting the train take the strain - it seems like a 15-odd mile blast over to Grantham is the cheaper and quicker way of doing things.

trains from Bingham to Grantham - not a lot of them, but they take about twentyfive minutes

 

[frank9755]

Still rather gutted that I can't do the whole thing.

Me too - I've failed to resolve my main clash so will have to wish you all well!
May be able to make it for the ride out from London (will confirm nearer the time)

 

[dellzeqq]

I can't see my name in any of the threads !!!!!! I have emailed Simon back on a couple of occasions and expressed my interest !!! Can't seem to get a clear yes from a few but it's now confirmed that myself and Chris H are up for the whole ride, please guys and advice/numbers etc for some double rooms to stay in.....on the cheap side of course ;-) many thanks

Nigel - see post 278. Your last e-mail to me was equivocal, but you're still on the spreadsheet and you're still getting e-mails from me. I'll move you in to the 'all the way' list - but Chris has to e-mail me.

 

[Flying Dodo]

For those not riding back after one day and letting the train take the strain - it seems like a 15-odd mile blast over to Grantham is the cheaper and quicker way of doing things. Nottingham has been cut somewhat adrift in the rail network these days unfortunately.

The trains from Nottingham are every 30 mins to St Pancras on Saturday, but unless you got the train from Bingham to Nottingham (about 10 miles) I'd agree it would end up quicker cycling to Grantham and be about £4 less.