Leeds-Scarborough 30 September 2017: The White Rose Classic

[Freds Dad]

Having checked out the cost of the train from Scarborough to London, I'm now a definite 'not going on this ride'. The cost is too high. Sorry.

I don't think they have released the cheap fares yet for this route. If you look at the Saturday before its only £16.50 on the 17.50 train or £24 on the 18.50 train. It may be worth having another look in a week or so.

 

[nickyboy]

I don't think they have released the cheap fares yet for this route. If you look at the Saturday before its only £16.50 on the 17.50 train or £24 on the 18.50 train. It may be worth having another look in a week or so.

Yeah I sent Wanda a PM to that effect. I suspect a little patience and the cheap fares will be released. Different train companies must have different Advance Ticket release policies as W Coast already have theirs online for 1 October but seems E Coast only have theirs to weekend before.

If anyone spots cheap fares from Scarborough, if they can post on here that would be great

 

[nickyboy]

I am not making any plans for the return trip. Having taken the monumental step of actually booking some accommodation I am going to wing it for the return leg. If in a fit state I will attempt to ride home. If this is not an option I will open a vein and allow transpennine to bleed me dry or ring Lady Skol and invite her to lunch at ASK in the harbour

My plan is to book an advance train back sometime Sunday afternoon. Sunday morning I'll get a 'spoons breakfast and then do some cycling in the N Yorks Moors, looping back to Scarborough. Weather dependent of course. Chucking it down and I'll just stay in 'spoons Sunday morning with all the local flotsam and jetsam

 

[wanda2010]

Thanks everyone! *

 

[wanda2010]

I'm in. I'm out. Back in, maybe. Looking more likely that I am. Give me another twenny minutes


@nickyboy - now definitely in. Cheap trains booked and hotels reserved.

 

[nickyboy]

I'm in. I'm out. Back in, maybe. Looking more likely that I am. Give me another twenny minutes


@nickyboy - now definitely in. Cheap trains booked and hotels reserved.

Great stuff. How much was the Scarborough - London ticket?

 

[wanda2010]

Great stuff. How much was the Scarborough - London ticket?

£24 c/o Virgin East Coast.

 

[Buck]

Nice price - that'll make the ride even more enjoyable. Well that and the fish n chips!!

 

[Kestevan]

Right - finally got myself organised (ish)
Booked in at the Travelodge.

Not decided how I'm getting home on Sunday. Part of me is tempted to ride home... but the realistic side says that after a night on the lash with @I like Skol and @nickyboy I'll be lucky if I can face the train let alone the bike

 

[Buck]

Right - finally got myself organised (ish)
Booked in at the Travelodge.

Not decided how I'm getting home on Sunday. Part of me is tempted to ride home... but the realistic side says that after a night on the lash with @I like Skol and @nickyboy I'll be lucky if I can face the train let alone the bike

You could always get a 'spoons full English to fuel your ride. I think Nick would be up for that!

I'm getting the train back on Saturday night so only a quick rehydration for me if we're in Scarborough in time!

 

[nickyboy]

Right - finally got myself organised (ish)
Booked in at the Travelodge.

Not decided how I'm getting home on Sunday. Part of me is tempted to ride home... but the realistic side says that after a night on the lash with @I like Skol and @nickyboy I'll be lucky if I can face the train let alone the bike

My plan is to go for a ride in the Moors Sunday morning and then train home after that. This way if the weather is rubbish I can abort and stay in Wetherspoons.

Welcome to join me if you like. And anyone else feeling up to it

 

[I like Skol]

Ride, ride like a man!

 

[Freds Dad]

I may have to drop out of the ride. I saw a Consultant yesterday who told me that my constant knee paid is caused by bone rubbing on bone and the solution is a partial knee replacement.
He wants me to see his colleague who specialises in that particular surgery for a final decision so i will know more in a couple of weeks.

I have already bought train tickets from Manchester Airport to Leeds and Scarborough to Manchester Airport both with bike reservations so if anyone is contemplating buying tickets please hold on as these will be available free of charge.

 

[nickyboy]

I may have to drop out of the ride. I saw a Consultant yesterday who told me that my constant knee paid is caused by bone rubbing on bone and the solution is a partial knee replacement.
He wants me to see his colleague who specialises in that particular surgery for a final decision so i will know more in a couple of weeks.

I have already bought train tickets from Manchester Airport to Leeds and Scarborough to Manchester Airport so if anyone is contemplating buying tickets please hold on as these will be available are of charge.

Bone rubbing on bone doesn't sound too bad!

Hope you can make it but more importantly you get your knee sorted

 

[tommaguzzi]

sorry Nicky i have to cry off on this one, hopefully i'll meet you all again next year on the llandudno ride.