velovoice
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There's a new thread - see Stephen's post just above yours.
England : Oxfordshire The Oxford pie-cnic. Saturday 9th September
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Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
Not the ride just the Pienic.
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srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
To be honest I haven't the faintest idea. I'll be there, as will Mrs W. I believe that a couple at least will be riding from Amersham with me, and various other people have made noises.
People - commit! The Norwegians are currently predicting a very pleasant afternoon.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
We're commited!
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
We're commited!
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
@srw I went to ask about train prices to get to Amersham Won't be much as I get a great concession with the railways. However they couldn't quote at the station as the Marylebone to Amersham stretch I was told is part of the underground network. Albeit an overground train. The rail enquiries site sugests I can take a bike on the train but talking to humans about it leaves me even more confused. Google maps shows to have only an underground sign outside the station but the arial view shows a British rail logo. It seems with my limited time for the day the journey to Amersham is looking unlikely. I may have to go directly to oxford.
Do you have experience of taking a full size bike on the Marylebone-Amersham line?
Sorry for the rambling post.
Do you have experience of taking a full size bike on the Marylebone-Amersham line?
Sorry for the rambling post.
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srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
What a hopeless experience. The station is an underground one, but is also served by Chiltern. It is possible to buy national rail (I almost said "BR") tickets from Marylebone to Amersham, but for most people it's not worth it, because it's the most expensive kind of ticket.
The cheapest kind of ticket on a Saturday is the Oyster/contactless fare - just tap in and out and it's £4.10 single.
The Chiltern trains from Marylebone do take full-sized bikes - no need to book, and no real restrictions outside commuting time. It's also possible to take bikes on the tube trains out here - but they're not running on Saturday.
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
So on a Saturday it would just be Chiltern trains running on the Marylebone - Amersham part of my journey? IIRC oyster card tap out terminals can be used with a contactless bank card.
The other thing is I would be returning from Oxford so my best plan would be get a return to Oxford and just pay for the single on top on the Marylebone - Amersham section.
I'm starting to think I can make the ride after all.
Don't worry I said BR.
The other thing is I would be returning from Oxford so my best plan would be get a return to Oxford and just pay for the single on top on the Marylebone - Amersham section.
I'm starting to think I can make the ride after all.
Don't worry I said BR.
You should be able to take a bike on this part of the underground. See this map: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bicycles-on-public-transport.pdf
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srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
You can. But not next Saturday. The line in inner London is shut
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
The Natioal rail website still says I can take that journey and states '
There are currently no reported service disruptions.
I asume thats because it's a Chiltern train I'll be on.
There are currently no reported service disruptions.
I asume thats because it's a Chiltern train I'll be on.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Dears
Where is Piecnic central? What pub for what time?
When are peeps getting in to town?
Where is Piecnic central? What pub for what time?
When are peeps getting in to town?
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Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Great news, just spoke to Chiltern railways and they confirmed that my journey is on. They picked the phone up within 3 rings, no recorded messages just the most helpful lady. Cannot praise that enough and I thanked them for the fantastic service.
£2.15 with my concession for a one way which should cost £8.50.
£2.15 with my concession for a one way which should cost £8.50.
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srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
Unless some kind moderator-person makes it editable, I'm afraid it's fixed.
