Author Topic: BHF London to Southend 15th July (Read 4612 times)

Domestique · « **on:** 13 July, 2012, 07:45:26 pm »

Anybody doing this? We hope to be on the early train out of Southend. Actually its quite a nice day if the weather stays good.

Psychler · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 July, 2012, 01:25:12 am »

I'm doing it, going to the Old Garrison pub in Shoeburyness for a few beers afterwards.

Domestique · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 July, 2012, 09:05:59 am »

Looks like its not going to rain

Psychler · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:07:58 pm »

Quote from: Domestique on 14 July, 2012, 09:05:59 am

Looks like its not going to rain

Harrah!!!

Not counting on it tho!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:09:58 pm »

I haven't registered but I'm tempted to just tag along: I've not had a decent ride for over a week and it's pissing me off.

Is the route back via Hullbridge & Sutton Road?

Domestique · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:17:00 pm »

Last time was Hullbridge then to the park via Hobblythick Lane. Also the route now avoids Ashingdon Rd as much as possible, although once it gets into home territory we normally dive off through Doggets and home.
Imo its a nice ride and its nice to support a local event.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:28:16 pm »

What time are you getting a train?

Domestique · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:30:03 pm »

Fist one, just after 6 I think. There is also a direct train service on the C2C to Stratford which leaves around the same time.
Just going to check times again now
0615 from Victoria
0601 from Central both get there about the same time.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:33:26 pm »

That's the 6.15. Gets in at 7.17. Tempting.

Domestique · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:47:04 pm »

Buy your ticket tonight though, there will be a line of cyclists in the morning.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:48:22 pm »

Good point.

Domestique · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:50:41 pm »

See you in the morning, hopefully.
This year we are going to register at Vic Park as well, we have had two free years

Wowbagger · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:52:48 pm »

Quote from: Domestique on 14 July, 2012, 12:50:41 pm

See you in the morning, hopefully.
This year we are going to register at Vic Park as well, we have had two free years

I'll do the same in that case. I registered in advance for the Cambridge on in March. Otherwise I'd have just given a donation afterwards in lieu of getting sponsorship, which is what I did on the Cambridge one as well, although I donated less because the entry fee is pretty steep..

Wowbagger · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 July, 2012, 12:59:20 pm »

I see that there are two special trains, 6.25 & 6.35 from Southend Vic, that only stop at Hockley & Rayleigh. I reckon it might be advisable to go rom Southend Central: fewer people!

Domestique · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 July, 2012, 05:29:07 pm »

We will be on the 615.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 July, 2012, 11:24:15 pm »

I'll aim for that as well. I bought my ticket this evening.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 July, 2012, 05:34:21 am »

I am up, about and breakfasted. Just a few ablutions an to load the bike and then I will head down to Southend Vic.

Domestique · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 July, 2012, 05:49:09 am »

Breakfasted and on our way. On the way to the cattle express soon.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 July, 2012, 06:46:42 am »

This train has a lot of bikes on it.

Psychler · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 July, 2012, 07:02:23 am »

I'm not going into London, I'm meeting a few in Kelvedon Hatch and going from there.

May see you on route

Wowbagger · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 July, 2012, 10:29:14 am »

At Mountnessing for tea and cake.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 July, 2012, 12:02:47 pm »

At Battlesbridge for tea and cake.

Domestique · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 July, 2012, 12:12:34 pm »

Home, saw wow at the start, then on the ride. Nice morning out, and a good ride. Didnt get to have a look at the ford though.

delthebike · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 July, 2012, 12:21:53 pm »

Quote from: Domestique on 15 July, 2012, 12:12:34 pm

Home, saw wow at the start, then on the ride. Nice morning out, and a good ride. Didnt get to have a look at the ford though.

Didn't you go to Priory ~~Swamp~~ Park for tea and medals?

Domestique · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 July, 2012, 12:42:06 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 15 July, 2012, 12:21:53 pm

Quote from: Domestique on 15 July, 2012, 12:12:34 pm
Home, saw wow at the start, then on the ride. Nice morning out, and a good ride. Didnt get to have a look at the ford though.
Didn't you go to Priory ~~Swamp~~ Park for tea and medals?

Err no, quite happy to miss that bit tbh.