Looks like the majority of those that are interested can do the 16th
So that’s the date (sorry Wolfgang)
We currently have 2 offers to drive - covering 7 participants with 5 people currently interested and available.
Can I stress this trip is open to everyone - don’t be shy, get your name down and we’ll plan routes accordingly. Please click the I’m attending button even if you are a possibility and we’ll do whatever we can to accommodate.
Paul and I have been busy behind the scenes cooking up an away-day.
Initially thoughts were around heading North with options around Shakespeare country.
However - triggered by a conversation with other members on recent rides, the idea of a trip to the Isle of Wight emerged. We figured if we are prepared to travel, lets go the extra mile and make it something unusual for us landlocked middle Englanders
The proposal
A day trip, because it makes logistics easy and keeps costs down
2 route options 65 miles and 45 miles approx
starting and ending in Yarmouth
Logistics
Cross to Yarmouth IoW from Lymington (as it’s less busy and more civilised than Southampton)
Example ferry cost is £87 inc 4 passengers per vehicle (5m vehicle over 2.24m high) - may be able to get group discount. We would look to divide all costs evenly amongst participants - est. £25-£30 including some petrol money
Timetable, something like:
Leave Buckingham at 7 heading towards the ferry at Lymington
2 hours travel time
40min ferry
4 hours cycle plus stop
40min ferry
2 hours back to Buckingham for 7ish
Dates
A choice:
September – 16 or 23
note the 23rd is Autumn equinox - so this could be an alternative to the all club ride (or we do that the week after)
What would be great is a show of hands to gauge interest (please click the I’m attending button)
and leave a comment including:
Your preferred date,
Distance,
If you would be willing to drive (number of bikes and passengers you can carry),
Or if you would like a lift
Pleas also feel free to leave any other thoughts in your post
We can then do some detailed planning to make it all happen
@PatH🚴🏻🍌
Thanks for all the feedback.
Looks like the majority of those that are interested can do the 16th
So that’s the date (sorry Wolfgang)
We currently have 2 offers to drive - covering 7 participants with 5 people currently interested and available.
Can I stress this trip is open to everyone - don’t be shy, get your name down and we’ll plan routes accordingly. Please click the I’m attending button even if you are a possibility and we’ll do whatever we can to accommodate.
Paul and I have been busy behind the scenes cooking up an away-day.
Initially thoughts were around heading North with options around Shakespeare country.
However - triggered by a conversation with other members on recent rides, the idea of a trip to the Isle of Wight emerged. We figured if we are prepared to travel, lets go the extra mile and make it something unusual for us landlocked middle Englanders
The proposal
A day trip, because it makes logistics easy and keeps costs down
2 route options 65 miles and 45 miles approx
starting and ending in Yarmouth
Logistics
Cross to Yarmouth IoW from Lymington (as it’s less busy and more civilised than Southampton)
Example ferry cost is £87 inc 4 passengers per vehicle (5m vehicle over 2.24m high) - may be able to get group discount. We would look to divide all costs evenly amongst participants - est. £25-£30 including some petrol money
Timetable, something like:
Leave Buckingham at 7 heading towards the ferry at Lymington
2 hours travel time
40min ferry
4 hours cycle plus stop
40min ferry
2 hours back to Buckingham for 7ish
Dates
A choice:
September – 16 or 23
note the 23rd is Autumn equinox - so this could be an alternative to the all club ride (or we do that the week after)
What would be great is a show of hands to gauge interest (please click the I’m attending button)
and leave a comment including:
Your preferred date,
Distance,
If you would be willing to drive (number of bikes and passengers you can carry),
Or if you would like a lift
Pleas also feel free to leave any other thoughts in your post
We can then do some detailed planning to make it all happen
Initial thoughts on routes attached for reference
Google Streetmap animation of road and route we can expect