Mundane News

[Reynard]

A and a bag of cheese & onion crisps and Australia v Brazil on the telly.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've just had a brilliant idea.

I'll be going off on an interview in a couple of weeks to somewhere the other side of yonder beyond nowhere, so much so that they're nicely saying I can have an afternoon interview to get there in time.

The problem with this, of course, is that it means I can't get back in the same day: I'd end up arriving at some unchristian hour of the next morning.

Now, I'd be taking the Xtracycle anyway, because it's handy to have transport between station and interview location, and the Xtracycle has lots of luggage capacity. So I'm wondering: instead of rushing back, I could ride into the very beautiful hills, wild camp overnight, and ride to another railway station the next morning after a mini tour.

Hmmm...

 

[Kempstonian]

I've just had a brilliant idea.

I'll be going off on an interview in a couple of weeks to somewhere the other side of yonder beyond nowhere, so much so that they're nicely saying I can have an afternoon interview to get there in time.

The problem with this, of course, is that it means I can't get back in the same day: I'd end up arriving at some unchristian hour of the next morning.

Now, I'd be taking the Xtracycle anyway, because it's handy to have transport between station and interview location, and the Xtracycle has lots of luggage capacity. So I'm wondering: instead of rushing back, I could ride into the very beautiful hills, wild camp overnight, and ride to another railway station the next morning after a mini tour.

Hmmm...

That sounds like it could be interesting - so what's it doing in the 'Mundane News' thread? lol

 

[Kempstonian]

A and a bag of cheese & onion crisps and Australia v Brazil on the telly.

Same, minus the and the crisps.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just had a brilliant idea.

I'll be going off on an interview in a couple of weeks to somewhere the other side of yonder beyond nowhere, so much so that they're nicely saying I can have an afternoon interview to get there in time.

The problem with this, of course, is that it means I can't get back in the same day: I'd end up arriving at some unchristian hour of the next morning.

Now, I'd be taking the Xtracycle anyway, because it's handy to have transport between station and interview location, and the Xtracycle has lots of luggage capacity. So I'm wondering: instead of rushing back, I could ride into the very beautiful hills, wild camp overnight, and ride to another railway station the next morning after a mini tour.

Hmmm...

That sounds like a plan.

 

[Andy in Germany]

That sounds like it could be interesting - so what's it doing in the 'Mundane News' thread? lol

Because having random wild ideas is pretty mundane for me: the challenge is making them happen...

I've just worked out I could catch a train to the end of the branch line in Zell im Wiesental, then ride about 15k to Todtmoos. I think there's a route along much of the old railway for that section. If I aim to stop overnight just north of Todtmoos, then ride over the peak to Feldberg the next day, that'd be about 35k in total with 850m climbing. The climb sounds murderous, but the short ride could compensate for that, right?

Exciting new cycling and some interesting train riding sounds good to me...

 

[Reynard]

Because having random wild ideas is pretty mundane for me: the challenge is making them happen...

I've just worked out I could catch a train to the end of the branch line in Zell im Wiesental, then ride about 15k to Todtmoos. I think there's a route along much of the old railway for that section. If I aim to stop overnight just north of Todtmoos, then ride over the peak to Feldberg the next day, that'd be about 35k in total with 850m climbing. The climb sounds murderous, but the short ride could compensate for that, right?

Exciting new cycling and some interesting train riding sounds good to me...

I'm prone to these moments as well... Remember my crackpot one day ride - train - ride - train - ride to Hampshire (and then back) in September?

I'm doing it again on the 21st July, weather permitting.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I'm prone to these moments as well... Remember my crackpot one day ride - train - ride - train - ride to Hampshire (and then back) in September?

I'm doing it again on the 21st July, weather permitting.

How well does that work? I'm conscious that I'd be in 'new' territory and I'd need to cross a watershed. I'm not sure how well I'd do if I had to catch a train.

 

[Reynard]

It stopped a while back.

Not for long.

It's again.

 

[Reynard]

How well does that work? I'm conscious that I'd be in 'new' territory and I'd need to cross a watershed. I'm not sure how well I'd do if I had to catch a train.

I had a few squeaky bum moments, I won't deny... I got lost twice, which was a pain, and a bike that was overgeared for the terrain. But it was fun in a rather crackpot way.

But a good set of maps, train timetables, a compass and some forward planning for sure.

For me, it was knowing which was absolutely the last train I could get out of Winchester in the evening and still make my onward connection at Kings Cross. It was a Sunday as well, so it certainly made things a bit more hairy; that ticking clock in the back of your head is always there. At least I didn't have to pre-book the bike on any of the trains.

Now I've done it once, it should be easier this time, especially since a) I now have a bike with better gearing and b) I have a better idea of where I'm going.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

As my son is away with school, my daughter wanted to come clothes shopping. Tonight was picked as it’s a quiet night at the shopping centre (my stipulation). I was ready to go home 5 minutes after I got here. We’ve now been here 2.5 hours.

Please let it be over soon

 

[Reynard]

Oooooo, Australia have beaten Brazil

 

[PeteXXX]

I accidentally put Anthisan on my toothbrush this morning.
Fortunately, I noticed a smell that wasn't toothpaste, before scrubbing my teeth.

 

[Illaveago]

Just been out and caught some fish and chips and now we have a little bit of sunshine .

 

[Reynard]

I've just had a cheese, onion and ham toastie for supper.