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Train works this weekend
Bit confused about a ticket I bought ages ago. It's bmth to Waterloo which usually takes less than 2 hours, however it's scheduled to leave at 9.50 and arrive at 12.29, so 2 hours 39. It also says reservation ' coach n seat 1 and 2' which concerns me as it may be a coach, not a train. However, it could also mean coach n as…
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New Tiagra groupset and 105 hydraulic brakes announced
Details here: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/shimano-2016-tiagra-4700-groupset-and-105-disc-brakes-announced-43962/ Although it doesn't go up to an 11-speed (been quite happy with a 2x10 personally), seems quite a decent upgrade all round and quite a bit better looking as well with the integrated cabling on the…
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Any thoughts on the bike brand 'Giant'?
I'm looking to by a bike for my 9 year old and have found what seems a good deal on a Giant XTC Jr. The rrp is £249 (and online they all seem to be marketed at this amount) but they have it in a local bike shop for £186. I don't want to spend a huge amount on a child's bike and haven't found much second hand so would…
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Halfords may have broke my bike!?
My wife has a foldable electric bike that has a little battery that kicks in when you pedal. She has owned the bike about 2-3 years and uses it to commute to work. It was in full working order but the chain was starting to rust so I took it to Halfords to have it replaced. They said I needed a Silver service at £50 plus…
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Volvo 'LifePaint' - anyone tried it?
I saw a video about Volvo's new idea - to spraypaint cyclists so we're nice and reflective :) Anyone been lucky enough to get a free can and give it a go? Here's a bit about it: http://creativity-online.com/work/volvo-life-paint/40192 I'd happily spray my bag and bike up. Although you'd have to remember to refresh it…
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Train rant
A return journey from Worcester to Manchester, travelling late evenings (i.e. when the M6 isn't completely stationary) Absolute cheapest (off-peak only, selected trains) return train ticket: £58.80. Includes a change in Birmingham, and takes 2hrs 35min each way. Also would require a bicycle to be taken on the train, if…
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loss of tfl annual oyster card (London specific issue)
i have lost my tfl oyster annual travel card however i bought a new one expecting that i can transfer the contents of my lost card to the new card. when i phoned up the oyster help line they said that because there is 10 months left they need to post out a new one. Why is this ? why cant i just go touch in at a station and…
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Getting return cab fare for price of single, or a little bit more?
Hi All, The following situation occurred to me and I wanted to ask people's opinions on it. I want to take a cab to an airport, meet someone, and have the same cab bring us back. From the cab's workload perspective this isn't any different from just sending a cab from my town to collect my friend and bringing them here.…
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London underground prices
I think I know the answer but am not 100% sure. Say I want to travel from Waterloo to Seven Sisters and back, am I correct in thinking that it would simply be two single fares, even though there is a change required? Changing lines is part of a fare, isn't it? In so much that you only pay again when you leave a particular…
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Hi-viz bike panniers (with reliable bungee clip for off-road use)?
I'm looking at getting some rear panniers for my mountain bike, so I can bring the shopping home more easily. As usual... I know what kind of panniers I want... but it seems like they don't exist. Can anyone help?! Half my riding is on the road, but half is off-road, so I want some panniers that will grip on REALLY tight…
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Cycle carrier for the car - let down by Halfords
I have a Mazda5 people carrier. I went to Halfords earlier this week and asked if they could fit a carrier to it. I opted for the more expensive version and it was to be fitted today. I went to the store and they then decided it wouldn't fit. Something about the size of the boot / door. They said they could do the cheaper…
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Freedom at last...
Hi - I'm new on here, and I recently quit truck-driving, sold my car, and began cycling and riding the buses (it's called retirement). But I haven't yet worked out why so many cyclists are so willing to place themselves in mortal danger, and then blame anybody except themselves when they get hit. I regularly wait at a bus…
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thameslink : under 5 travel
Travelling overseas this Friday 10am, I am buying a return ticket from London blackfriars to luton airport. On the thameslink website, you get to choose how many adults and children. Do under-5s travel for free? Do I put 0 in number of children?
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Cheapest travel to London
My wife and I are going to see a show in London on 11th May and staying overnight. What's the cheapest way to travel and how much should I expect to pay travelling by train or flying. We are staying in Trafalgar Square. Travelling from newcastle.
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Railway level crossings
Every now and again, I get a bee in my bonnet about some issue or other, and I have recently been enjoying a discussion on this forum about whether or not it is reasonable for cyclists to expect to be allowed to continue with their historic rights to unencumbered access to the public highway when every other group of…
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Injured on the train
I was sitting on the train, moved my legs back as someone was trying to get out at the next stop and my calf touched the heater underneath my seat. This heater was metal and had no insulation or protection on it. It must have been malfunctioning as it burned my calf. I found the train guard who checked the heater, said it…
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Public transport to and from O2
I wonder if any of you super moneysavers can help a rural lass travelling to the big smoke for a concert at the O2. We, 4 of us, are staying over night in Greenwich and are just wondering what the best way to travel to and from the venue. Someone had suggested the Clipper but when I looked it was £15 and for 4 of us that…
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Bought brand new bike from ebay, broke after two minutes of riding – advice please?
Please can I get a bit of advice – I bought a ladies bike off ebay for myself. The advert said it had only been used twice and she was selling as she’d had toe surgery and couldn’t ride it. It was in good condition but one of the tyres was deflated – she said because it had been standing unused for so long. Three weeks…
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London Train fare oddity
I couldn't see this posted elsewhere so apologies if it has already been discussed but I recently noticed something strange with off peak train fares. My parents were due to travel to London so I checked the fares for them. From Sidcup is works out at £11.00 return but from Dartford it's only £9.20 despite the fact that…
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MSE News: Season ticket holders lose out as Virgin overhauls East Coast's loyalty sch
Thousands of East Coast rail season ticket holders can no longer earn points after an overhaul of its loyalty scheme... Read the full story: Season ticket holders lose out as Virgin overhauls East Coast's loyalty scheme Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it…