Author Topic: 2019 Reunion  (Read 12558 times)

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #25 on: 20 September, 2019, 11:58:54 am »
I opted for Selby a couple of days ago as well - was the only half-reasonable ticket and could get a bike reservation, but going up Friday and back Sunday evening - still need to craft an after dinner dart that will end up there, or just cop out and take a more leisurely, direct route.
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Phil W

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #26 on: 20 September, 2019, 12:10:09 pm »
Right booked on Sat 7:27 from Kings Cross to Selby, gets in at 9:25am.   That ticket was £16 with a bike reservation.  Will take a spanner in case need to unbolt recumbent seat to fit in the space. Hopefully it'll all fit no issue, given it's a guards space.  Certainly on Virgin trains recumbents fitted just fine in the space.  If anyone gets to see the bike space (on Hull trains) ahead of the reunion weekend I'd be interested to see a photo.

That will allow me to have a nice ride up to Northallerton rather than dashing to get there for the evening meal etc.

Now to look at the reverse journey.

Phil W

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #27 on: 20 September, 2019, 12:23:16 pm »
Ticket booked for 1510 on the Sunday, direct back from Selby. I can get direct to my home station coming back but not going north.  Set down only.  I'll be nervously watching the guard as we approach...

So that should give enough time (on Sat or Sun) for a little excursion into the North York Moors or the Wolds.

So about £51 return including my ticket into London.  That's more like it.

FifeingEejit

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #28 on: 20 September, 2019, 12:36:21 pm »
Jsut had the ticket alert from LNER for the 15th

Phil W

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #29 on: 20 September, 2019, 12:36:56 pm »
Allerton Court Hotel now booked for Sat night, sharing with mystery audaxer.

Bernster

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #30 on: 20 September, 2019, 01:20:12 pm »
Hi Phil - I used a Hull Train back from Howden for the arrow earlier this year, and from memory, it was a 'dangly' arrangement for the bike space (although I was pretty tired, so may not have remembered very well). No idea if there are different types of Hull Trains stock or if there was a different / better space elsewhere on the train - I just went where the guard directed me.

Phil W

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #31 on: 20 September, 2019, 01:46:46 pm »
Thanks their social media reply said horizontal in guards area but we will see.  Worst case is I'll have to unbolt seat for it to fit in dangly area.  I haven't built the bike yet, so I'll pay attention to how long it takes to bolt the seat on, when I do.  Just don't lose the bolts....

Martin

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #32 on: 20 September, 2019, 02:52:11 pm »
Do we just enter the Dinner Dart if we are doing an After Dinner? there's only one calendar entry.

Trains back fairly steep, managed to get a £8 single back from Rugeley which is just over 200 from the venue

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #33 on: 20 September, 2019, 03:53:31 pm »
I used hull trains recently,  they currently have two old hst125 on loan( big bike space in guards van.
They are also using other stock with bike space,not sure how big, we came home on a old hst125.

Will check bike space next week , book on hull trains again and report back.

Phil W

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #34 on: 20 September, 2019, 07:10:24 pm »
 :thumbsup:

FifeingEejit

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #35 on: 23 September, 2019, 01:53:10 pm »
Anyone know who the AUK contact is for the Reunion?
Got a query about room access as planning to Dart overnight so need to work out the ideal start/arrival time based on room access times.

hellymedic

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #36 on: 23 September, 2019, 03:10:40 pm »
PM sent to FE.

Phil W

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #37 on: 05 October, 2019, 10:25:06 pm »
I used hull trains recently,  they currently have two old hst125 on loan( big bike space in guards van.
They are also using other stock with bike space,not sure how big, we came home on a old hst125.

Will check bike space next week , book on hull trains again and report back.

Any news on what you found @postie?

hellymedic

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #38 on: 05 October, 2019, 10:57:03 pm »
Would any kind person volunteer to be my room-mate, personal assistant and wheelchair pusher for the weekend?

I will be staying at the Allerton Court as only they have wheelchair-accessible rooms. (I need to arrange an upgrade as I've only paid for GG so far but MG knows my situation.)

I don't mind if my room mate is male or female and Allerton Court have confirmed they can arrange their accessible room as a twin (thankfully)!

AN Other taking the train from the London direction with me can share my 30% Railcard discount.

Please send a PM.

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #39 on: 08 October, 2019, 08:38:35 pm »
HULL TRAINS UP DATE.
they are currently using class 180 trains on most services,  you hang your bike up , seems to be a fair bit of room so phil you should be ok, if your really lucky you many get a service with a old hst 125 train( they currently have 2 on loan) these have a good bike space( can get a tandem in no problem)  staff member informed me the new trains with a very small cupboard for bikes are due in the new year.


Should you need to contact them , i have found there customer service to be far better then any other train company.

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #40 on: 10 October, 2019, 08:57:50 am »
With it being a PBP year will Randonneur 10,000 awards be issued to people who are coming to the reunion, but need their PBP points.
*wishful thinking*




Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #41 on: 10 October, 2019, 08:18:26 pm »
With it being a PBP year will Randonneur 10,000 awards be issued to people who are coming to the reunion, but need their PBP points.
*wishful thinking*

I hope so as I’m currently on 99 points for last season, but finished PBP.


Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #42 on: 14 October, 2019, 03:26:51 pm »
With it being a PBP year will Randonneur 10,000 awards be issued to people who are coming to the reunion, but need their PBP points.
*wishful thinking*

I hope so as I’m currently on 99 points for last season, but finished PBP.

And I’m waiting for Mr Validator to add Rando Imperitor 600 plus Texas Hound Dog 1200 to my points total bring it to 108 and then a further 12 for PBP.

Martin

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #43 on: 04 November, 2019, 11:39:20 am »
is there an email contact for the person organising this?

hellymedic

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #44 on: 04 November, 2019, 01:18:01 pm »
is there an email contact for the person organising this?

There is.
PM me if you want it.

I have had no response to an email I sent ages ago.

Martin

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #45 on: 04 November, 2019, 02:39:23 pm »
Thanks I think resolved now  :)

3peaker

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #46 on: 05 November, 2019, 12:01:45 pm »
Lots here about Trains. How about cycling there?

My plan is to leave (poorly) wife with Sister in Ruddington Notts and have entered 2 x 200 as DD rides. I have gps routes just neatly over 200km with S/F Ruddington if alone; my routes allow for varying route, returning via Harrogate where I lived for 2 years and quieter main road traffic on Sunday.

If there are any others DD-ing from Notts, W Bridgford would be a suitable rendezvous. Plan to ride Fri & Sun. Anyone in Notts area with similar ride thoughts, could combine. Still need to book accommodation in Northallerton and regularly checking booking system. I note YHA at nearby
Osmotherley now closed (for Winter?).

PM me or email for my route thoughts: stephen.poulton@btinternet.com While willing to welcome local knowledge for better routing!
SteveP

Promoting : Cheltenham Flyer 200, Cider with Rosie 150, Character Coln 100.

Martin

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #47 on: 05 November, 2019, 01:46:29 pm »
Here's my proposed 200 DIY on the Sunday

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31416994

Rugeley is currently offering an £8 single back to Euston. The thought of a walk on fare of £95 back from Sheffield should incentivise doing the lumpy bit!

hellymedic

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Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #48 on: 05 November, 2019, 02:07:44 pm »
Is anyone here booked to stay at Allerton Court?

Martin

Re: 2019 Reunion
« Reply #49 on: 05 November, 2019, 02:11:29 pm »
Is anyone here booked to stay at Allerton Court?

If that was the second option yes; the first was fully booked