That's what bothers me Nick!
Leeds to Scarborough Saturday September 24: The Yorkshire Adventure
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Julia9054
Guru
- Location
- Knaresborough
That is where i am staying! Cara seems very nice and has agreed to store our bikes in her house
You'd better hope she's got more than one room!
Julia9054
Guru
- Location
- Knaresborough
Er - hope so!
I have used Airbnb about 8 times over the last couple of years. It always seems a bit of a risk/adventure but i can honestly say i have never had a bad one
I'm in.
Hey, Julia, Cara said it would be fine as long as I can put up with your snoring
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Unfortunately it looks like I've left it too late to book my train ticket - my fault, but there you go.
There are no longer any cycle reservations left on the 18:50 from Scarborough and (despite the fact that a blind eye is normally turned), I really don't want to run the risk of not being allowed on the train home, especially as it would be a train specific ticket.
I think that it might be cutting it a bit fine to book on the 17:50, just in case we get held up, and the 19:50 wouldn't see me getting home until after 10pm which is too late.
That's the bad news.
The good news is that I'll still do the ride, but turn back somewhere around the York / Stamford Bridge area.
Or the other thought is that we are due in Malton at 14:30 so I could get a train from there...
@nickyboy how approximate are the times on the ride notes? Just to give me an idea if I can chance the earlier train without it being a stressful dash for the station. Thanks.
(On a related note, I've just spent 20 minutes on hold trying to speak to someone at Worst Transpennine Express about cycle reservations but not managed to get through to anyone, despite my call 'being important' to them...)
There are no longer any cycle reservations left on the 18:50 from Scarborough and (despite the fact that a blind eye is normally turned), I really don't want to run the risk of not being allowed on the train home, especially as it would be a train specific ticket.
I think that it might be cutting it a bit fine to book on the 17:50, just in case we get held up, and the 19:50 wouldn't see me getting home until after 10pm which is too late.
That's the bad news.
The good news is that I'll still do the ride, but turn back somewhere around the York / Stamford Bridge area.
Or the other thought is that we are due in Malton at 14:30 so I could get a train from there...@nickyboy how approximate are the times on the ride notes? Just to give me an idea if I can chance the earlier train without it being a stressful dash for the station. Thanks.
(On a related note, I've just spent 20 minutes on hold trying to speak to someone at Worst Transpennine Express about cycle reservations but not managed to get through to anyone, despite my call 'being important' to them...)
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middleagecyclist
Call me MAC
- Location
- Prestwich, Manchester
I've got a a reservation and bike place on the 17:50hrs but wanted the 18:50hrs. If it looks like it is getting a bit fine I'll push on ahead. I know the shortest way to the station missing the last 3 miles or so around the headland. I used to live there so, while I hope to complete the whole ride, this would not be a huge blow. You are welcome to join me if you wish?
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
Unfortunately it looks like I've left it too late to book my train ticket - my fault, but there you go.
There are no longer any cycle reservations left on the 18:50 from Scarborough and (despite the fact that a blind eye is normally turned), I really don't want to run the risk of not being allowed on the train home, especially as it would be a train specific ticket.
I think that it might be cutting it a bit fine to book on the 17:50, just in case we get held up, and the 19:50 wouldn't see me getting home until after 10pm which is too late.
That's the bad news.
The good news is that I'll still do the ride, but turn back somewhere around the York / Stamford Bridge area.
@nickyboy how approximate are the times on the ride notes? Just to give me an idea if I can chance the earlier train without it being a stressful dash for the station. Thanks.
(On a related note, I've just spent 20 minutes on hold trying to speak to someone at Worst Transpennine Express about cycle reservations but not managed to get through to anyone, despite my call 'being important' to them...)
Pity about the bike reservations. When I got the train back from Scarborough after my recce the train management weren't bothered at all about how many were on the train but I appreciate you want a bit of certainty
Arrival times are really dependent on the weather. With a SW/W we will easily make those times. A still day should be OK. Easterly will be tough. What I would do is push on from Malton, missing out my twiddly bits and go directly to Scarborough station. Its about 20 direct miles so the 17.50 should be easy to get.Worst case scenario is that you find you can't make it in time due to a raging headwind. In that case you have a leisurely stop at Malton and wait for the 17.50 from Scarborough (as you have an Advance ticket you can get on anywhere on the route and it is still valid. I think the same would apply to your bike reservation too)
I've not got a bike reservation yet, I'll so that tomorrow I reckon. Don't expect there's going to be so many on the 8.50
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Cheers guys - I've booked a seat on the 17:50 from Scarborough and I'll pack my best legs for the day.
Mrs ND has promised me that I can call at the chippy near home if I don't have time to go to the one in Scarborough...
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
The issue of bike reservations is really up to each individual to weigh up. All I can say is that there were at least half a dozen on the Scarborough - Leeds train recently. I might make a reservation for Sunday's return trip (why wouldn't I) but if I change my plans and get a different train I think it won't be a problem.
My experience (and it's only my experience and isn't advice) is that so long as bikes aren't obstructing the carriage then they will take as many as want to get on
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
Cheers guys - I've booked a seat on the 17:50 from Scarborough and I'll pack my best legs for the day.
Mrs ND has promised me that I can call at the chippy near home if I don't have time to go to the one in Scarborough...
Here's what I'd do if the timings are going to plan on the day. Have something light and quick in Malton (the cafe's efficient anyway) and then get a wriggle on to Scarborough. There's plenty of time to go the really excellent chippy (it opens 1630 on a Saturday) and then get your train
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