England : Hampshire Night Ride Around The Coast - 14 March

[JoeyB]

So a few degrees cooler than what I've been riding in....hopefully I won't get cold!

 

[StuAff]

If in doubt, bring along an extra layer or two..

 

[redfalo]

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If in doubt, bring along an extra layer or two..

+1

Keep in mind we'll be out there for 7 to 8 hours, and there might be wind chill.

 

[JoeyB]

Its finding room to carry layers is the issue....I guess I can squeeze in some arm warmers and maybe an under armour cold gear top. Just means less room for food for the dawn picnic!!

 

[JoeyB]

I use one of these:

http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&product_id=31

 

[BigGee]

I am getting the 21.30 from Waterloo, getting into Portsmouth at 23.08. Whereabouts are we going to meet?

Should I pre buy a ferry ticket, any price advantage, or just pitch up and get one?

 

[HorTs]

For motor vehicles you often get a discount but for 'foot' passengers just buy on the day - I will be.

 

[JoeyB]

Yes I'm just gonna buy a ticket when I get there...you still have to go in the ticket office regardless.

 

[JoeyB]

I am getting the 21.30 from Waterloo, getting into Portsmouth at 23.08. Whereabouts are we going to meet?

Should I pre buy a ferry ticket, any price advantage, or just pitch up and get one?

I think at that time you will be best to head straight for the Wightlink ticket office, no doubt we'll all meet up just outside the office.

 

[JoeyB]

I'll be on the train leaving Victoria station at 20:02, arriving Portsmouth Harbour 22:05. Will then head on to Pizza Express at Gunwharf's Quays, http://www.gunwharf-quays.com/shops/pizza-express As all restaurants at Gunwharf Quays, it closes at 23:00, which might be a bit tight timewise but 45 min should be alright for a quick pizza. Afterwards, one could head on to http://theoldcustomshouse.com/

I might book a table at Pizza Express, depending on how many we well be.

Or do you have a better idea, Stu?

I could be tempted to join you, have you checked what time last orders for food is?

 

[Flying Dodo]

Yes I'm just gonna buy a ticket when I get there...you still have to go in the ticket office regardless.

Yes, there won't be any queue, although bear in mind that at the other end when buying a ticket in Ryde to come back, there are likely to be long queues taking 10-15 minutes, so don't leave arriving there until the last minute before the boat leaves if you haven't bought a return originally.

 

[JoeyB]

Oh, are we not coming back on the car ferry?

 

[StuAff]

Yes, there won't be any queue, although bear in mind that at the other end when buying a ticket in Ryde to come back, there are likely to be long queues taking 10-15 minutes, so don't leave arriving there until the last minute before the boat leaves if you haven't bought a return originally.

Indeed. I only just made the sailing the other week. There sadly isn't the option of a 'go out on the ferry, back on the cat' return, the cat has separate (more expensive) tickets. I for one won't feel like doing another four miles back to Fishbourne just to save a couple of quid....

 

[JoeyB]

I'm confused. If you go around in a circle, starting at Fishbourne, doesn't it stand to reason that we'll get back round to Fishbourne before Ryde?

Edit... Just re-read the early posts, I see we are continuing beyond Fishbourne back to Ryde for breakfast. Is it advantageous to purchase a Cat ticket in advance? Will that get me past any queues?

 

[StuAff]

I'm confused. If you go around in a circle, starting at Fishbourne, doesn't it stand to reason that we'll get back round to Fishbourne before Ryde?

Edit... Just re-read the early posts, I see we are continuing beyond Fishbourne back to Ryde for breakfast. Is it advantageous to purchase a Cat ticket in advance? Will that get me past any queues?

Queue was quite long the other week, but I made in time. The cat's going to work best for those who've got a train home to catch, and probably for you too (if you're getting the Gosport Ferry). And by 9-9.30 (probably) I think I for one will be wanting food ASAP....