Parcours Mystere- An Update for 2010

Dear All

Hope you had a pleasant Xmas and are keeping fit for our upandcoming challenge in May 2010.
I have checked out a few options for planes, trains and ferries (Not quite as the film although automobiles will come into it at one stage or another I am sure of that)

One option from many is as follows:

Monday 17/05/2010

Train to Portsmouth (best route for an advance single – Birmingham-Oxford-Portsmouth around 3-4hrs (cycles need reservations!)

Brittany ferries sailing for Queistram (Caen) at 22.45 for £236.00 (inc. Cabin for 4 and 4 bicycles) ie £59.00each arrives 06.45 nice and early for a long day in the saddle!

Wednesday 26/05/2010

Ryanair has a flight for 20 euros -Bergerac to East Midlands- departs 21.30hrs arrives 22.15hrs (bikes cost 40 euros with limit of 21kg)

We really need to confirm dates before booking anything. We have a little time yet (Ferries might get even get cheaper with special offers)

I suggest we confirm dates in February and then organize individuals willing to book the ferry, accommodation and possibly flights (perhaps these like trains should be left to the individual –everyone should advise others of their personal arrangements so that we can rendez-vous or travel together were appropriate.

Can we all make a meeting at the Flowerpot on February 4th around 7.30pm?