2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 25, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hopefully the title says it. Wee visit to Calpe, home of the pro teams in Feb/March, home of silky smooth Costa Blanca roads, home of many cheap bars and restaurants, home of Col de Rates 24-7 time trial, home of imho, the best 10km stretch of road in the world - just don't ask me which 10km as quite a few to choose from. Suggestion is fly out Thursday 6th June 7am flight means in Calpe 1.30pm, its a 50 min drive to Calpe from Alicante. My suggestion is to hire small car as they can take 2 x bike bags and 2 people and cheap. The theory of a large van has always worked out a lot more expensive in my experience. Get in a couple hours acclimatisation ride Thursday pm. Big rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am happy to provide routes and variety. Return Monday or stay longer if you wish as you will know the roads by then. Is there an appetite for this? there was last night when beer was involved Calpe has bike hire options so no problem there if that is your preference. Darryl Gunson, Ian Archibald and Iain67 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 25, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Guys likey to come out but will take a right turn at the airport and head south for a few days, will drive up for a couple of days likely the Sat and Sun Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted November 25, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Sounds good to me Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 25, 2018 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Sounds great. I’d be willing to stay a wee bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 25, 2018 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 For those looking to hire a bike this is one of several in Calpe https://www.topbikesrental.com/en/bike-rental/merida-scultura-6000-disc-carbon-2019/ ginty001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted November 25, 2018 Members Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 sounds Great Paul I'll be up for this. Will start looking at flights. Any ideas for accommodation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John C Posted November 26, 2018 Members Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I thought I’d pull together an approx. cost for this trip to sell it to the Clark Households' Chief Financial Officer Flight £250 - Jet2 not including a bike box. Bike Hire £80 - I think I would go for this option as almost as cheap as paying for a bike box and without the hassle of having to build and dismantle your bike and the risk of damage in transit. Transport to and from airport £25 - I have based this on getting a bus to collect and return all of us in one vehicle. Based on 10 people sharing a 16 seat bus with driver, which may be easier than lots of individual cars (and less arguments of who’s gone where and why) and may work out the same price as car hire. Accommodation £200 - lots of hotels for less than £50 per room pn. Following the Pyrenees this year, it would be better if we were all in the same place and I’d prefer a room to myself. Lots of AirBnB for roughly the same price if you wanted to self-cater. Total approx. cost £555 - not including food and the occasional beverage Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 26, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Guys the week the 6 is a dear week if you go Wednesday to Wednesday the week after it’s £130 on easy jet tuesday to Tuesday with Ryanair £130 John C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John C Posted November 26, 2018 Members Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I'm flexible with dates. Would prefer about 4 nights as opposed to a full week but will go with the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 26, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 4 hours ago, John C said: I'm flexible with dates. Would prefer about 4 nights as opposed to a full week but will go with the flow. Think the early week falls on a Holiday weekend so will be dearer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 26, 2018 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I’m flexible with the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted November 27, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 15 hours ago, Darryl Gunson said: I’m flexible with the week. me too, ish... cant really be much later than a week or 10 days later, as family holidays coming up soon afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 27, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 hours ago, ginty001 said: me too, ish... cant really be much later than a week or 10 days later, as family holidays coming up soon afterwards Guys, see flight times and prices below. Wed - Sun is the cheapest option for 5 days. I would much prefer the jet2 flight as it gets you there in time for a few hours run on Wednesday afternoon. Like Ginty 2nd week in June pushing it for me so my vote is 29th May to 2nd June but equally happy with 5th June to 9th June. Or I suppose Jet 2 flight out on the 5th and Easyjet return on the 9th (but that means an early morning depart on the Sunday about 7.30am - fine by me as won't be riding that day anyway) I have highlighted that option below. So couple hours Wednesday, big runs Thus / Fri / Sat. Easyjet Jet2 Wed 5th 0925 depart £155 Wed 29th May 0715 depart £91 Sun 9th 1040 depart £43 Sun 2nd June 1220 depart £111 £198 £202 Wed 12th 0925 depart £110 Wed 5th 0715 depart £109 Sun 16th 1040 depart £48 Sun 9th 1220 depart £95 £158 £204 Wed 12th 0715 depart £104 Sun 16th 1220 depart £72 £176 Let me know and lets get this show on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 27, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Hi Guys not that it matters much I can’t go last week in May and plan on being out for a week remember Ryan Air from Prestwick and Glasgow are also options I will likely go out Sunday 9th and Return Friday or Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted November 27, 2018 Members Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 12th to 17th Suits me best as I am in Croatia mid May for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted November 27, 2018 Members Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 can also do 5th-9th but any earlier and I'll be pushing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted November 27, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 5th to 9th is good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 27, 2018 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Guys I would like to go for a bit longer than Thurs-Mon or Wed- Sun. So, if anyone else fancies a longer stay let me know so we can coordinate flights and accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted November 27, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 6 hours ago, #harto said: Hi Guys not that it matters much I can’t go last week in May and plan on being out for a week remember Ryan Air from Prestwick and Glasgow are also options I will likely go out Sunday 9th and Return Friday or Saturday THIS IS FOR JWCC MEMBERS. GET LOST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 27, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 hours ago, George said: THIS IS FOR JWCC MEMBERS. GET LOST. Thanks George at least I have done the full Flanders plus your not invited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted November 28, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Ah but I’m booked up for the full route and I’ll do it considerably faster than your shambolic effort. By all accounts, you spent the day riding slowly while shouting and cursing at people-pretty much your modus operandi, ever since... As for not being invited. I’m too aloof and mysterious to care. I’m an edgy troubadour, hovering on the edge of society. You are just one of those big solid jobbies that are murder to flush away Iain67 and PaulL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 28, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 8 hours ago, George said: Ah but I’m booked up for the full route and I’ll do it considerably faster than your shambolic effort. By all accounts, you spent the day riding slowly while shouting and cursing at people-pretty much your modus operandi, ever since... As for not being invited. I’m too aloof and mysterious to care. I’m an edgy troubadour, hovering on the edge of society. You are just one of those big solid jobbies that are murder to flush away Remember George full route no walking up the bergs, if you do you will have failed , doesn’t count unless over 220km less it just ain’t a classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Flexible with dates and would probably like a bit longer there but will need to get my head round logistics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted November 28, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 5 hours ago, #harto said: Remember George full route no walking up the bergs, if you do you will have failed , doesn’t count unless over 220km less it just ain’t a classic Yeah, yeah... whatever. A mere bagatelle to Mr Bison. I believe you and Dave B walked last time? No shame in that. If you are a mere mortal. Unlike The Bison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted November 28, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Sorry never walked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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