The Fridays Tour

[dellzeqq]

Now might be a good time for me to point out that I can't (yet) follow a map to save my life. Fortunately my position at the back is assured.

between you and me...I've navigated my way to John O'Groats with pencilled notes made on half a sheet of ruled A5 notepaper. The whole map thing is over-rated, but people wanted maps.......so, what can you do?

 

[wanda2010]

I am reassured.

 

[User10571]

between you and me...I've navigated my way to John O'Groats with pencilled notes made on half a sheet of ruled A5 notepaper. The whole map thing is over-rated, but people wanted maps.......so, what can you do?

Class.

 

[rb58]

between you and me...I've navigated my way to John O'Groats with pencilled notes made on half a sheet of ruled A5 notepaper. The whole map thing is over-rated, but people wanted maps.......so, what can you do?

..... puts Garmin on eBay.....

 

[ianmac62]

The only problem item is likely to be Ian McS's bike, if he brings one, and if he wants to get out early.

From Wellingborough onwards, I plan to have only my Brompton in the van. I would like to end my driving at Jct 15a on the M1 (Northampton) and leap out of van with Brompton, holdall and any hardware (water container, gaz stove, etc) that I've been carrying for riders' daily comfort. Is this OK with you, DZ? Is my assumption that another driver could do the final stretch from Northampton to London correct?

 

[dellzeqq]

sounds good to me, Ian. Don't get them excited about the stove thing, tho'. It's bully beef and hard tack once we're past Bingham.

I've sent out D+E's receipt for £1000 to the coachies. We are now looking at 32! D+E are happy to stop at Woodall and Torrington. I've asked for the hold dimensions for the coach.

The increased number of returning cyclists has prompted me to look at a ply and softwood upper deck for the Luton, which would, I think, allow us to transport the bikes whole rather than dismantled

 

[dellzeqq]

take your point on the pedals - but I'd rather not mess with the handlebars, and I think we'll have the room to leave them as they are. Some people will want to ride away from the van.

I've not heard back from these folk http://logieraitbridge.com/ If anybody has used the Logierait bridge, could they please get in touch?

 

[clarion]

If you used French cowskin, you could travel in a stretched Limousin

Surely he would need a cycling Jersey.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Surely he would need a cycling Jersey.

only if he was going to Hereford

 

[clarion]

That's just bull!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

That's just bull!

I won't be cowed. And don't try milking this.

 

[velovoice]

I may have to unwatch this thread for a while. At least til all the cows come home.

 

[ceepeebee]

I understand, it's the herd mentality, udderly ridiculous.

 

[StuAff]

It's quite amoosing though. Hopefully it won't be friesian in June.

 

[snorri]

If anybody has used the Logierait bridge, could they please get in touch?

It was fine when I used it last summer, and I have not heard of any problems. The guys at Escape Route (the closest bike shop) would probably know if there are any cycle related problems currently.
http://www.escape-route.co.uk/