FNRttC The latest news on The Fridays Vi(v)a Colonia Tour......

[Hill Wimp]

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Is the wise Elf saying grace there?

 

[jiberjaber]

Blessing a glass of wine perhaps?

 

[kimble]

There's traditional Welsh weather between here and the wash block, but I think I've warded off the trench foot for now. The Altura jacket I've been lugging around finally got some use!

 

[wanda2010]

Just had to visit this place for a nightcap. It's at the back of our hotel.

 

[redfalo]

to meet up with whoever is still the right way up on a working bike and isn't lost, for the victory ride into Dunkirk.

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a British classic

 

[redfalo]

ETA at Hondschoote would therefore be handy. I'm guessing 3-4pm.

Gordon's schedule, which tends to be notoriously over-optimistic (usually by an hour or so) says: arrive Hondschoote 4:30pm, dep 6pm. Best way to communicate with The Great Leader is: call him. Text or CC don't get through ATM.

 

[Tim Hall]

Gordon's schedule, which tends to be notoriously over-optimistic (usually by an hour or so) says: arrive Hondschoote 4:30pm, dep 6pm. Best way to communicate with The Great Leader is: call him. Text or CC don't get through ATM.

This is where Glympse would come in handy. (presumably other gps spotter thingys are available)

 

[StuAff]

Back at the B&B after a protracted ride home (going wrong way, phone not giving helpful info, extreme caution with tramlines). Got wet, again. Don't care, fabulous evening. Face stuffed with superb food at a ridiculous price in splendid company. Thanks Sonia for second pud.

 

[Gordon P]

ETA at Hondschoote would therefore be handy

Olaf is right. Given the wind & a small group I don't expect to be there before 1630 & we may then linger before final 1 hour into Dunkirk. Text welcome

 

[kimble]

Okay, I'll aim for that. Will text to update you on progress.

The good news is that I managed the walk to the wash block at 3am without pain, and I've just done a slightly longer distance to reception and back. It's obviously Not Right but isn't actually painful. So an improvement if not a recovery.

 

[rvw]

Team Wilcox, having put an alarm on for 6.30am, decided that more sleep was required and have just finished breakfast. We'll see you in Dunkirk.

 

[redfalo]

elevenses in Gent. then pootling to Bruges on the FNRttK route. legs heavy today

 

[srw]

It's the Saturday morning (train) ride to the coast. We're heading for De Panne, from where we'll ride the 20km to Dunkirk.

 

[srw]

Serious cyclists.

 

[mmmmartin]

We have arrived at the Ibis after a great day awheel. Weather splendid, ideal for riding. Interesting scenery and we had the bonus of Added @kimble at the French border where some enjoyed a beer. I am drinking a beer. It's the perfect end to a brilliant trip. Not sure if this can be bettered next year.
Thanks to @redfalo and @Gordon P for all their efforts. I know how much time and energy these things consume and they have smothered themselves in glory.