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National Railcard For All Petition
Hi Apologies firstly if this is posted in the wrong place. I have started up a petition for a national railcard for all not just for select groups of people or areas as there isn't one active at the moment and I know the demand for 1 will be huge. The difference now being if I can get 100000 people to sign it it needs to…
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£10 off Friends and Family Railcard
No Daily Mail Code need, expires 26/08/13 Code on link. Mine arrived in 2 days, includes discount for attractions and other things too. http://www.familyandfriends-railcard.co.uk/web10/
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Mountain bike hydraulic brake sticking on
I am on holiday in France and have an Orange Patriot Downhill Mountain Bike. The front brake is an Avid Code 2 and the brake is sticking on today. I don't speak French so would welcome any thoughts as to the cause before going to a shop to get the problem sorted. If I release the front wheel and spin it the brake pads seem…
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Tyre/inner tube problem
Ive changed the inner tubes twice on a childs bike, 20 inch tyres but within days they've gone down again. Any ideas why this is happening? Thanks
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Manchester Trams - Fare price to Media City?
My husband and I are visiting Manchester for the day next week. We are planning to come early and park at the back of Picadilly Station where we parked in June for (about) £2.50 all day. Later on (5pm), we are going to Media City to be in the audience of Countdown, which finishes at around 8pm. According to their website,…
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Come on people, ask about, try to trace this guy down....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-23757876 Spread the word..... Other reports say it was an old green Range Rover..... Pulled out from a side road, most of the side roads are residential, so possibly visiting friends/family, it really can't be hard to track this guy down, but as usual the Police probably…
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Any London train experts?
Hi! Sorry for the daft questions but I don't know London at all, nor am I used to using trains! I have a return ticket for Manchester-Euston. I've reserved seats and I understand that the reserved seats can only be used on the train times which I've booked. However, when the tickets have arrived, they state…
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Oystercard query?
Hi, Im going to London next week and travelling in via tube and having to change at Finchley Road and Bond Street. I will have a oystercard and I know that you have to scan it when you go into the station but do you have to scan it when you change lines? Not been on the tube for 30 years and I dont want to pay more than I…
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how much is the bus from sheerness
hi there myself and my partner are travelling to the holiday park in the isle of sheppey in kent we are using the train from london - sheerness. does anyone know the price of the bus route 360 from sheerness train station to leysdown on the isle of sheppey also how much would a cab cost roughly many thanks
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Next installment - Bike Computer... which to get?
So, I now have my bike The next installment I want to make is a bike computer I've had one in the past for my last bike, a SunDing Wireless cheapo from eBay. It was great while it worked, but after about 6 months of not using it, it doesnt want to come back to life (The unit works, but doesnt pick up signal from the magnet…
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Selling flight tickets?
Can anyone recommend a good website for selling flight tickets? Unfortunately I can no longer go on holiday and wanted to see if it's possible to sell my flight tickets?
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Oyster & a Penalty Fare Notice
Hello, I made my usual morning commute yesterday to Cannon street and when I arrived realised I didn't have my annual travelcard with me (there are no gates at the station where I get on). Fine, I thought, I'll go over to the Excess Fare Office, buy my return ticket and claim it back later, as I did a few years ago (you'd…
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2 for 1 train fares to the Lakes
Great offer from Virgin Trains and GoLakes Travel. 2 for 1 on advance tickets to the Lakes (Oxenholme, Penrith and Carlisle stations) and 2 for 1 on attraction entry when you show your train ticket. Only valid from the North (between Glasgow and Preston). Have a look at golakes.co.uk/flyvirgintrains. You have to book…
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Ryanair Standstead Express National Express!
Hello Guys, I am flying next week on ryanair. I read on the internet recently that there was a deal between the airline and standstead express/national express for their passenger. I have tried a number of links but it came as the same fare as going directly via the transport website. Anyone know how i can figure this out?…
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First (not-so-) Great Western delay fiasco
My dear sweet wifey made the error last week of travelling on the FGW Penzance to Paddington train which broke down just 20 minutes outside of Reading (where I was waiting to meet her) and was stationary for over five and a half hours!!! See here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23571002 for full report. During this…
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Compensation from East Coast Trains?
I recently had cause to complain to East Coast Trains for the appalling and uncomfortable conditions in 1st Class during a recent trip from London to Scotland. Basically, it was the hottest day of the year and the air con in the 1st class carriage was broken causing myself, and other passengers to nearly pass out with the…
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EastCoast rewards scheme - enforced marketing emails?
I've been signed up for EastCoast trains rewards scheme since it was introduced. I recently opted out of receiving their almost daily marketing emails but was not actively warned that this would remove my rewards points from my account and stop me being entitled to any more. I contacted Eastcoast directly by email and…
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Maxima Breeze ladies bike
Can anyone help me please. I am looking at one of these bikes on Ebay and seller tells me it has suspension, good gears and disc brakes front and back. I am struggling to find this make on the internet. Can anyone tell me anything about the make and whether it is any good please. Thank you
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Other Road Users Coming Too Close
I cycle less frequently nowadays because of the appalling driving I observe when I am in my car. I walk to work and whilst I understand completely why others would want to cycle on the pavement, I am slightly deaf. Somebody on a bike 'sneaking' up behind me, then passing me with 2" to spare really is going to come a…
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MSE News: Rail commuters face fare hikes – but you can beat the rises
"Cash-strapped commuters face regulated rail fares rises of 4.1% on average in England next year..." Read the full story: Rail commuters face fare hikes – but you can beat the rises Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…