Following Clyde's comment about time stamps (which I had previously been aware of) I have checked the settings and found that this blog was set to "Pacific Time" which is 8 hours behind GMT. It is now set, as it should be, on GMT so Clyde wont appear as if he is a night owl any longer. My clock says about 11:42 on 10th January as I post this.
It was my fault!!
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
What a co-incidence!
Surfaced at last
Hi! all, flu gone and keen to get into the ' Parcours Mystere ' 2010. Superb organisation already in
swing and with the same enthusiam, its beginning to effect me at last. I particularly like the 17/05/2010 date as me/Carmel are hoping to go to Seoul, S Korea to stay with our Gareth/Rachel and family in mid June. No dates firmed-up but if its possible to book our bike ride early all the better.
I will be at the meeting ' Flowerpot ' 4/02/2010 and do something to earn my corn, as you have set it up for me, thank you !
Please tell me if I need to pay anybody - now.
The ride through France will be terrific and all the better for a greener route than my Lourdes trip, I kept to the 'D' roads, through Bagnoles, Sable-sur-Sarthe, Vihiers, Niort, St.Sauvant, Libourne and on to Lourdes. I really enjoyed-it and hopefully with goodish weather and certainly good company an even better ride.
Keith
Monday, 4 January 2010
My Schedule
At present I am planning to be away from 13 May to 18 May, so could not realistically start a new journey until 20 May. However,
with an early start, it does seem possible to get from Derby to most railway stations in France on the same day; so I could catch you later in the week. The meeting on 4 Feb is OK for me.
Clyde: I tried to add a comment about posting .doc but have lost track of which user name to use. Anyway, I think this blog likes .jpg but not .doc so I "photographed" the document. My printer options seem willing to turn a .doc into a .jpg.
Martin
with an early start, it does seem possible to get from Derby to most railway stations in France on the same day; so I could catch you later in the week. The meeting on 4 Feb is OK for me.
Clyde: I tried to add a comment about posting .doc but have lost track of which user name to use. Anyway, I think this blog likes .jpg but not .doc so I "photographed" the document. My printer options seem willing to turn a .doc into a .jpg.
Martin
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
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?
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?
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Meeting to discuss le parcours mystère
May I suggest, as a date for our first meeting, to discuss possible dates and other matters, Thursday 17 December 2009? Taking everyone's homes into account - some to the south of Derby, some to the north of Nottingham - may I also suggest as a venue the Flowerpot in Derby, an excellent pub with a huge range of real ales (directions to follow for those who have never been there before). If I have the time, I shall cycle from Matlock during the afternoon and go back by train - probably to be the first decent ride from my new home. Time, say 1930?
I will bring IGN 1: 100 000 maps of our route from Caen to Issigeac, plus any other details I have found out by that time, eg lodgings. Issues you might like to address and share with others: how do I get to Portsmouth (or Caen)? How do I get back from France? (bring those railway timetables, those of you that have them) How long can I stay in France after the end of the ride? (as long as you want, within reason!) How can I get my bike back to Blighty? What do I do if my bike breaks down irreperably?! (Pass) What happens if I get lost? (everyone must have copies of the route and, preferably, maps with them on the ride at all times) Likely cost? (I haven't a clue!)
I shall be in France again in early January. Let me know if you can think of anything you'd like me to find out when I'm there. I look forward to seeing you all there Thursday week.
I will bring IGN 1: 100 000 maps of our route from Caen to Issigeac, plus any other details I have found out by that time, eg lodgings. Issues you might like to address and share with others: how do I get to Portsmouth (or Caen)? How do I get back from France? (bring those railway timetables, those of you that have them) How long can I stay in France after the end of the ride? (as long as you want, within reason!) How can I get my bike back to Blighty? What do I do if my bike breaks down irreperably?! (Pass) What happens if I get lost? (everyone must have copies of the route and, preferably, maps with them on the ride at all times) Likely cost? (I haven't a clue!)
I shall be in France again in early January. Let me know if you can think of anything you'd like me to find out when I'm there. I look forward to seeing you all there Thursday week.
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