FNRttC FNRttC to Newhaven, Dieppe and Paris 2011

[dellzeqq]

The route to Newhaven isn't dramatically different from the more common Brighton route, excepting the last bit, since obviously you don't go over Ditchling on your way to Newhaven.

This is the route that was used last year, if I haven't posted it already (Previous use of this route does not imply Simon will use the same route, this year, yadda yadda).

that would be it, except that this year we'll be going through Cooksbridge in the manner of cowpokes celebrating payday.

It's a flatish ride - not as tough as Bognor. There are two hills of note, and they are both short - walkers if you wish them to be.

 

[Nigel182]

that would be it, except that this year we'll be going through Cooksbridge in the manner of cowpokes celebrating payday.

It's a flatish ride - not as tough as Bognor. There are two hills of note, and they are both short - walkers if you wish them to be.

Righty Ho ... In Like Flint...!!!!!
Just awaiting a new Front Wheel and Brakes and Singlespeed it will be.


Thanks all helping with my decision making process.......

 

[Aperitif]

Righty Ho ... In Like Flint...!!!!!
Just awaiting a new Front Wheel and Brakes and Singlespeed it will be.


Thanks all helping with my decision making process.......

...and dumping the nice tricky shirt..?

 

[Quagga]

that would be it, except that this year we'll be going through Cooksbridge in the manner of cowpokes celebrating payday.

It's a flatish ride - not as tough as Bognor. There are two hills of note, and they are both short - walkers if you wish them to be.

Thanks for the advance warning / description
Was beginning to think that being off my bike for the last month or so with a buggered back should make me re-think my participation. But now it's clear I just need to man up and have an extra pain-numbing pint on arrival.

 

[Nigel182]

...and dumping the nice tricky shirt..?

Nope the shirt stays..it will make an appearance on another ride..... my kids had a right laugh too when I told them...my son wants to borrow it when it fits him.

 

[StuartG]

Titus and I will be staying at the Etap Paris La Villette on Avenue Jean Jaures, in case anyone fancies joining us!

Bad luck - I'm joining you - if I make it to Paris!
The rates seem to have dropped since I last tried: 42 euro no cancellation ...

 

[AKA Bob]

I thought that this 'thread' had been quiet for too long!

Do you fancy heading to Paris but couldn't get a ferry ticket for your bike??

Well I may have the answer. Having now decided to take the Brompton and to get a Eurostar back on Sunday Night, I now have a Eurostar ticket for the 10.13am from Paris on Sunday morning for person and bike. Even the mighty Dellzegg will be sharing the train with you!

I hear you say that this doesn't help me with the ferry! I have a bicycle booking for the morning service and with a bit of clever jigging we can either swap tickets or I will push your bike on to the ferry. So all you need is a foot passenger ticket (looking online tonight only £20 and still available.)

All I need you to do if interested in joining the 'Super Seven' and their jaunt to Paris is let me know you are interested, book a foot passenger ticket and buy my eurostar ticket at cost price a mere £100

Be honest with yourself drinking in Brighton cannot compare with the delights of France and the Tour de France.

 

[Andrij]

I thought that this 'thread' had been quiet for too long!

Do you fancy heading to Paris but couldn't get a ferry ticket for your bike??

Well I may have the answer. Having now decided to take the Brompton and to get a Eurostar back on Sunday Night, I now have a Eurostar ticket for the 10.13am from Paris on Sunday morning for person and bike. Even the mighty Dellzegg will be sharing the train with you!

I hear you say that this doesn't help me with the ferry! I have a bicycle booking for the morning service and with a bit of clever jigging we can either swap tickets or I will push your bike on to the ferry. So all you need is a foot passenger ticket (looking online tonight only £20 and still available.)

All I need you to do if interested in joining the 'Super Seven' and their jaunt to Paris is let me know you are interested, book a foot passenger ticket and buy my eurostar ticket at cost price a mere £100

Be honest with yourself the delights of France and the Tour de France cannot compare with drinking in Brighton.

FTFY

 

[AKA Bob]

Couldn't cope with all the interest!!!!!!!!!!!! Thankfully one kind soul took up the offer. Now the 'Super Eight'!

 

[frank9755]

FTFY

I just remember how sad I felt to be sitting on the sea front at Newhaven last year watching the others going onto the ferry while I was staying behind.


I'm so pleased it won't be Titus and me left on the quayside this year!

 

[dellzeqq]

now this is the 'innest' of in jokes. The clue is that the The Mighty One will not be putting in an appearance. And there is a Brompton in each of the bags on the back!

 

[AKA Bob]

Congratulations on coming over to the 'Darkside'! Sad that 'she whom must be obeyed' will not be joining us.

 

[Origamist]

Looking forward to the ride to Newhaven - how many are signed up?

Is there still a plan to ride to Brighton in the morning (I've taken Friday off).

 

[mmmmartin]

Can I come on the ride to Newhaven?
I was thinking of going to France with you but need to be back to help at an Audax control early on Sunday morning. Does anyone have any ideas on how this can be done? All suggestions gratefully received.......

 

[Aperitif]

Can I come on the ride to Newhaven?
I was thinking of going to France with you but need to be back to help at an Audax control early on Sunday morning. Does anyone have any ideas on how this can be done? All suggestions gratefully received.......

Well, the weight of your bike might start dragging you under by about 10 miles out Martin... doable though!