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Travelling from South East England to Wales (on this monday!)
Hi all Sorry for the delayed notice on this one Have been trying all day to find the "cheapest" way of getting from Eastbourne were i am now to Wales on Monday 22nd July :) So far proving very very expensive not to mention long winding does anybody have any ideas? thanks
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fix old bike or get a new one Hybrid or Folding bike
Hi, I'm wondering if I should buy a new bike or fix my old one. Right now I'll mainly be making short journeys of a couple of miles each way and probably around some parks. When I go uni I might think about riding it there but I'm not too sure yet as I haven't rid the route and looking at a cycle route calculator it will…
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GT - Zaskar Sport or Avalanche?
I'm looking to buying a new mountain bike for cross country use and some downhill now and then. I'm looking to stick with GT as a few friends have older GT models and they've been pretty durable the last 15 or so years. I've a max budget of £600 and i really wanted something with front lock out on the forks and hydraulic…
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Anyone know about SW Trains season ticket refunds?
I am starting a new job week after next which means no more London commute, HURRAH!!!! My last day of commuting will be 26th July. I have a annual season ticket on SW trains which expires 2nd October 2013 so only approx 2 months left. Looking on the relevant page of their website (here) it says The refund will calculated…
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£10 tickets to London on East Coast-token collect
The Yorkshire Evening Post are doing £10 tickets to London from Yorkshire. Need to collect 4 tokens but you can just buy 4 copies of the same paper. details are on the link below. http://www2.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/EastCoastRailJan2013/YEP.asp
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Looking for a new pedal cycle (or battery)
We have a pair of old mountain bikes, in pretty good condition as little used. They are heavy and I find the suspension saps alot of the energy. We are moving house and it would be good to cycle to the pub and back, but their is a mother of all hills on the route, hence why we were thinking battery power. Its only tops of…
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Anyone commute from Thurston to Ipswich?
Greater Anglia seem to be keeping their season ticket prices hidden. I have emailed and they will try to get back in 3 days. Like lightening they are. Could anyone let me know what weekly/monthly/annual tickets are please. In case anyone wonders, the station is unmanned so I can`t go and ask.
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Cycling in France.
The French Govt are discussing a proposed innovative plan to bring in financial incentives to encourage cycling. I thought more people used bikes already over there. Other parts of Europe have brought in these ideas and have been successful. It will be worth watching what happens there, i wonder if here in the Uk there'll…
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Blackpool 01-03 Nov 2013
Hello all Time is almost upon me for the annual pilgrimage (reunion) in Blackpool. I am looking to travel from Chippenham to Blackpool North on Fri 01Nov and return on Sunday 03 Nov. Having had a quick look it would appear that going from Chippenham to Newport (£9.50 Sglx 2) and then Newport to Blackpool North via…
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5 days traveling in London
Hi I'm hoping to go to London for a short break in July staying for 3 nights in Elstree and 2 nights in Heathrow. I'm looking at travel options on line but finding it all so confusing. Can any one offer me any advice? I would be really grateful.
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Parliament to debate Get Britain Cycling
Hi all, I received this from the Times' Cities Fit for Cycling campaign. Please contact your MP via the link and ask them to attend the debate, and to support the recommendations of the Times' campaign. The link is in the message. Thank you!A landmark debate on cycling will take place in the House of Commons on Monday,…
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A trip down south.. finding cheapest rail tickets.
Hello everyone... My sister and I are traveling to Plymouth for a weekend in September. I don't do train travel very often so would like to get the best deal available if possible. We are going from York on the 27th of September and return on the 30th. We also have a disabled rail card. I've just looked on the train line…
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minutes left
hello! is there a mobile application that will automatically recognize (via GPS) the bus station I am currently at, and display the times when the next buses pass by? because some bus stops don't have that display! thanks!
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Why isn't this an advanced fare?
Can someone please explain to me why all of the train ticketing sites won't give me this journey at advanced fare rates? Thursday 26 September 2013 06:41 Nottingham [NOT] Grantham [GRA] 07:18 then 07:25 Grantham [GRA] London Kings Cross [KGX] 08:43 1 It comes up as £71.00 Anytime Single. I did the exact same trip last year…
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Folding Bicycle Help and Suggestions
Hi I am looking for a folding bicycle as i have no room for my 20" bike, i may look at second hand but not sure if its a good idea? What should i look out for, brand names, durability etc...? Just to give you an idea of what i use my bike for i use panniers to carry food shopping and clothing etc on my main bike, for…
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help please regarding my tickets/times
hi, im going with the family to chessington on sunday next week. we havent been on the train in over 7 years so are a little confused. these are our travel details Cambridge- Tottenham Hale 07:32 -08:29 Greater Anglia Tottenham Hale- Vauxhall 08:34- 09:10 Vauxhall- Chessington South 09:25 -09:55 South West Trains so, we…
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How/why do you cycle?
What sort of bike-users do we have on MSE? Primarily I use a bike for urban commuting (London) - 60 miles a week. I also ride to the shop with panniers on about once a week (3 miles a week) and enjoy pootling around the park. I also cycle for recreation and sport (about 50 miles a week). I have 3 bikes - one for each…
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Salford crescent Station Pick Up
My brother is arriving at Salford Crescent Station later and wants me to pick him up there. Does anyone know if this facility exists at the station. I know there's no car park, but is there a drop off/pick up zome anywhere. Thanks.
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Preparing for a long (and money-saving!) ride (500 miles)
Hi all, I thought I'd start a wee thread that I can keep updated between now and next June, when I shall be riding from Edinburgh to London for the charity Missing People :beer: The event is sponsored and there is a company organising the logostics. However, the costs of the equipment fall to each rider. I have allocated a…
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Train - Portsmouth to Lancaster (Return)
I'm trying to get the most cost efficient tickets for outward rail travel from Pompey to Lancaster on 11 September, and return on 17 September for 2 adults. I've tried Virgin Rail, Arriva and Train Line. I can find advance tickets to Lancaster @ £56 (2 x £28). But the return is coming up as Off Peak @£110 (2 x 55) Any idea…