Author Topic: Kernow & SW 2011 (Read 53445 times)

Bianchi Boy · « **on:** 11 February, 2011, 09:22:03 pm »

Thought that I had better start a thread on this. I will ride this for the first time this year as my PBP qualifier. I planned to ride last year but was ill for most of May.

I need to plan sleeping the night before. Anyone fancy sharing the Exeter Travel Lodge?

Greenbank · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 February, 2011, 09:40:18 pm »

In.

Already sharing a room at the Exeter Travelodge.

Ian H · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 February, 2011, 10:00:45 pm »

The start list is growing steadily, so there are bound to be people to share with.

...and thanks for starting the thread.

Redlight · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 February, 2011, 10:25:33 pm »

am undecided between this and The Beast.... K&SW is a more enjoyable route but the Beast is closer to home

Laid Back Rich · « **Reply #4 on:** 06 March, 2011, 09:19:02 pm »

Quote from: Bianchi Boy on 11 February, 2011, 09:22:03 pm

I need to plan sleeping the night before. Anyone fancy sharing the Exeter Travel Lodge?

I'm looking for accommodation on the Friday and Sunday nights, happy to share to cut costs, anyone else still looking?

AndyH · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 March, 2011, 06:34:08 am »

^^^ Probably. Certainly at the end.

Greenbank · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 March, 2011, 12:55:48 pm »

Cheap train tickets available for some of the trains (the Paddington ones anyway).

Still waiting for the cheap South West Trains tickets so I can go straight from work (near Waterloo). These trains take longer but I'd only spend that extra time getting over to Paddington for the faster trains. Also means I can also get a ticket back to my local station without having to go into London.

Bianchi Boy · « **Reply #7 on:** 11 March, 2011, 01:00:50 pm »

Was told the other day that cycle booking was only available upto 21/5 on Great Western services through Reading.

Book train next week some time. Accomodation sorted for Friday night. Will be booking train about 9pm back to Reading. Hope I make it.

BB

Greenbank · « **Reply #8 on:** 11 March, 2011, 01:10:12 pm »

Quote from: Bianchi Boy on 11 March, 2011, 01:00:50 pm

Was told the other day that cycle booking was only available upto 21/5 on Great Western services through Reading.

Book train next week some time.

FGW trains through Reading, with cycle reservations, are available now. I just booked one using
Cheapest Train Tickets for the East Coast > East Coast
as a test (but didn't buy it of course...).

Bianchi Boy · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 March, 2011, 03:59:36 pm »

Quote from: Greenbank on 11 March, 2011, 01:10:12 pm

Quote from: Bianchi Boy on 11 March, 2011, 01:00:50 pm
Was told the other day that cycle booking was only available upto 21/5 on Great Western services through Reading.

Book train next week some time.

FGW trains through Reading, with cycle reservations, are available now. I just booked one using
Cheapest Train Tickets for the East Coast > East Coast
as a test (but didn't buy it of course...).

Just booked train with cycle reservation. The East Coast web site is the best rail booking web site I have seen.

I now have a share for the Travelodge on the Friday night as well.

Train home booked for about 8:30pm. Should be back by then (

Ian H · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 March, 2011, 01:40:43 pm »

Quote from: Bianchi Boy on 12 March, 2011, 03:59:36 pm

Train home booked for about 8:30pm. Should be back by then (

It has been done.

simonp · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 March, 2011, 03:09:10 pm »

I've booked my travel. Cambridge <-> Exeter St Davids (silly me booked Exeter Central last time) with cycle reservation.

Greenbank · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 March, 2011, 09:41:56 am »

SWT advance fares available for the trains from London Waterloo.

Waterloo to Exeter Central (since it stops there) for a whole whopping £13.

Return tickets on this route not available yet but I'll be dropping by to see parents near Crewkerne on the way back.

[EDIT] Return tickets available. £11 advance for Crewkerne to Clapham Junction. No advance fares for Exeter to Crewkerne so it's a choice of a £12.90 walk up fare or a 60km ride in the morning. In for a penny...

Hummers · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 March, 2011, 03:36:08 am »

Quote from: Bianchi Boy on 12 March, 2011, 03:59:36 pm

Train home booked for about 8:30pm. Should be back by then (

Very acheivable in good weather and if you are a fast(ish) rider.

I seemed doomed to never ride this event again as it falls on weekends that clash with family and domestic related events.

H

Ian H · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 March, 2011, 09:10:29 am »

Quote from: Hummers on 19 March, 2011, 03:36:08 am

I seemed doomed to never ride this event again as it falls on weekends that clash with family and domestic related events.

H

There's a permanent version.

Hummers · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 March, 2011, 09:38:58 am »

Quote from: Ian H on 19 March, 2011, 09:10:29 am

Quote from: Hummers on 19 March, 2011, 03:36:08 am

I seemed doomed to never ride this event again as it falls on weekends that clash with family and domestic related events.

H

There's a permanent version.

But.. but... but... it won't be same.

Besides, the Buzzard will be confused.

H

Greenbank · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 March, 2011, 09:35:31 pm »

Quote from: Hummers on 19 March, 2011, 03:36:08 am

I seemed doomed to never ride this event again as it falls on weekends that clash with family and domestic related events.

It always clashes with one important event but I've managed to blag it this year.

Hummers · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 March, 2011, 09:54:27 am »

Good route summary on Ian's UKCYCLIST site too.

H

Charlie Boy · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 April, 2011, 09:57:02 pm »

I'm in. Paypal makes it far too easy.

Ian H · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 April, 2011, 10:01:50 pm »

Quote from: Charlie Boy on 21 April, 2011, 09:57:02 pm

I'm in. Paypal makes it far too easy.

He he he! Another victim.

Charlie Boy · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 April, 2011, 10:07:17 pm »

I'll want my money back if the buzzard doesn't make an appearance.

zigzag · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 April, 2011, 10:12:13 pm »

i think i've entered this ride. haven't been to that part of england yet.

Ian H · « **Reply #22 on:** 21 April, 2011, 10:17:56 pm »

Quote from: zigzag on 21 April, 2011, 10:12:13 pm

i think i've entered this ride. haven't been to that part of england yet.

You're unsure? PM me your name and I'll confirm.

Quote from: Charlie Boy on 21 April, 2011, 10:07:17 pm

I'll want my money back if the buzzard doesn't make an appearance.

The buzzard seems to have been quiet of late. Or dead.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 April, 2011, 10:22:59 pm »

I'm worried that if I manage to do the BCM and the Clywd Offa, I might need this one to get my DNS SR.

Ian H · « **Reply #24 on:** 21 April, 2011, 10:57:51 pm »

Quote from: Raminphrikesh Pharghangitalivati on 21 April, 2011, 10:22:59 pm

I'm worried that if I manage to do the BCM and the Clywd Offa, I might need this one to get my DNS SR.

Sorry old chap, the entry system can't cope with names more than 12 letters long.

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