Members Richard Posted November 12, 2010 Members Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'm definitely in for the 26th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 25, 2010 Committee Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Fantastic thread chaps I lost the plot many weeks ago. 1. Is there a bunch going to Shimla in Johnstone tomorrow? 2. is there space for me? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 26, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Yes and yes. 7.30 in the pub that used to be Coanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted November 26, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 unfortunately not allowed out for beer tonight. have plenty beer fueled flander chat duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I have managed to pick up a sickness bug so wont be able to make tonight table booked for 2030 macdonald Have a good night and post if we decide how we are getting to Flanders and which route we are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted November 26, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I'll be along for some beer and curry toooo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 26, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Not going to make it tonight. Slightly broken following very late night on top of existing cold. I've also got another night out tomorrow! From my quick look at the posts, my preference is for driving and overnight ferry. It gives us cars at the other end and is far less hassle than lots of folks flyIng with bikes etc and then having to sort transport at far end. I'm happy to take my Passat, with three or four others. I have roof bars and plan to buy two bike racks, so can probably fit another two or three racks on top if we can borrow more. In terms of the ride itself, I'm going to do the full ride. Sorry to not make it tonight. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted November 26, 2010 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The pub's called Callum's. See you there. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 30, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Well? What was the outcome of Friday night? Apart from a belly full of beer and curry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 30, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Lots of details to be worked out, but I'll start the ball rolling. It was decided that: 1. The ferry option was the best. Thursday evening from Hull. Return Sunday, arriving Hull Monday am. James has priced this up, but I cannot remember what is was (very reasonable I recall). 2. The full dstance had to be attempted (Although EOL makes some last minute wimping out for the short (140km) route possible). 3.Staying in Bruges is good. 4. We need to start training soon(!) 260km is a long way. Martin had some definite ideas about this. If the weather allows, I suggest we do a few long steady rides as 'squad' fairly soon. We can add specific 'berg' training in the new year! So we need a definitive list of people going. A rough count indicated more than 10. Judging by those who have posted we have the following: Darryl Paul Mcd Ramsay Martin Mul (+ 2 or 3 others) Richard James Davie B Al Yuille Kenny Mac Charlie Kenny Mac Tom Hill Kenny Christie Assuming four people per car, that's a minimum of four cars. As far as I know, the following have said they are happy to take their vehicles: Martin Paul McD Ramsay Charlie So I guess we need to organise into cars, book the ferry (James could you post details), and decide where to stay (cyclist friendly hotel in Bruges?). Bring it on! Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 30, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 By the way, I wasn't taking notes, so if I have got it wrong, could someone post here and correct me. Cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted November 30, 2010 Members Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Don't forget Billy Mac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 30, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks Daryll. I was looking at the entries page of the RVV website. It does have a group entry form (for 10 people or over), but it doesn't appear to save you any money or make a difference at all. Therefore, I am going to register myself for the 260km, which means I'll be committed and not give myself an excuse to change my mind on the day! I'll also look at picking up two bike racks, so will still need to borrow two. If James is posting details of the ferry, I'll get that booked up as well. With one ride on my bike in the last three weeks, I've taken the winter lay off a bit too literally (again), so as of last night the training for next season has started. Looking forward to some long winter rides. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 30, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 OK, so registration is not that straight forward. There is an option of a bus from Nivone to Bruges for the start, but as we are staying in Bruge, I guess that we will need to drop off cars on the Friday night?? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 30, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Martin's solution is to drive to the finish and leave the cars, catch the train home. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted November 30, 2010 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Martin's solution is to drive to the finish and leave the cars, catch the train home. D This was our schedule last time: Thursday night ferry, Zeebrugge breakfast time, dump the bags at a hotel in bruges, drive to ninove by lunchtime, orientation ride up the Kaaplemuur and Bosberg (just so you can visualise the last 30km) and onto the finish line. Leave the car (and some spare kit to change into after the 260km effort) in Ninove then train back to Bruges. Big dinner, kip then early start on Saturday morning. Get to Ninove 17 bergs later, have a beer and frites, then jump into the clean dry clothes and car and wheech back up the road to Bruges. Plenty beer and scoff, tales of heroic deeds etc, and then collapse. Up at 8 on Sun morning to see the grande depart. Re group entry: the last time we went they didn't send the rider packs out in the mail. Having a group entry meant picking up one (big) packet of rider numbers, brevet cards etc. Made it a wee bit easier than everyone having to queue. Plus it means everyone's committed! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 30, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Martin's solution is to drive to the finish and leave the cars, catch the train home. D This was our schedule last time: Thursday night ferry, Zeebrugge breakfast time, dump the bags at a hotel in bruges, drive to ninove by lunchtime, orientation ride up the Kaaplemuur and Bosberg (just so you can visualise the last 30km) and onto the finish line. Leave the car (and some spare kit to change into after the 260km effort) in Ninove then train back to Bruges. Big dinner, kip then early start on Saturday morning. Get to Ninove 17 bergs later, have a beer and frites, then jump into the clean dry clothes and car and wheech back up the road to Bruges. Plenty beer and scoff, tales of heroic deeds etc, and then collapse. Up at 8 on Sun morning to see the grande depart. Re group entry: the last time we went they didn't send the rider packs out in the mail. Having a group entry meant picking up one (big) packet of rider numbers, brevet cards etc. Made it a wee bit easier than everyone having to queue. Plus it means everyone's committed! M Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Sorry I missed the planning meeting. Just posting to reiterate my intention to be in attendance for the foray into Belgium. Need to be doing many, many more miles than I am atm. I could take my car, problem is its only small. I could take a passenger, plus bike and kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 30, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Based on Martin's advice that a group entry will make things quicker and easier on the day, and in order to "encourage" commitment, should I do a group entry form? If there are enough people "committed", then I need the following info: Name Address Sex (just incase not obvious) Date of Birth Medal for finishing (5 Euros extra) Cycling Jersey (45 Euros extra), inc size. T-Shirt (10 Euros extra), inc size Personal Video (2.5 Euros extra) - Not sure what this is, but from that part of Europe it can only be good!! Post here to confirm group booking yes or no. If yes, then PM me your details. Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2764 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 The Ferry price at the time i checked came to £310 including car, bikes on roof rack, and 4 persons sharing an inboard cabin. It would be a further £178 if meals where included. As it's 600 miles round trip i calculated fuel costs at £110 i.e. averaging 30 miles to gallon at £5.50 per gallon. Cost of travel i expect would be £310 + £110 split 4 ways = £105 each, perhaps a bit more depending on fuel costs, and more still if meals where to be included. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I am ready to commit to the group entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted November 30, 2010 Members Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Yes, please, Ramsay. Group entry for me. I'll PM you the details. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted November 30, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Group entry for me too Ramsay. Thanks. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 30, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Me too for group entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted November 30, 2010 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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