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Oyster 7 days v 7 day travelcard
Despite reading the tfl website I can't for the life of me see the differece between using an Oystercard for 7 days travel in London (zones 1-2) and loading a 7-day travelcard onto Oyster Can anyone explain to me in words of one sylable please, so I can work out which would be cheapest? Thank you
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Recommendations for decent bicycle computer?
I have a roadbike. Since i bought it I have probably done 500 miles, but now i would like to check distances, aggregate mileage and speed. I am willingly to pay approx £30 . Has anyone got some recommendations for either wireless or standard? Need one quite sturdy too, against inclement weather. Any Advice much…
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Road Bike
I've been mulling over buying a road bike ( as i have both a hybrid and a MTB ) for a long time and was thinking of splashing the cash in the sales for one Budget will be approx 5-600 but would prefer to spend a less if possible , so any suggestions / recommendations etc.. MTIA John
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Penalty Fare - worth Appealing ???
Hi there looking for advice on whether to appeal Penalty Fare... My daughter has just moved from home(Woking) to North London to take a catering course. We were going out for the afternoon on Sunday and I asked her to meet us at Richmond station to save driving into London to collect her. En route from Finchley Road &…
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groupsave southern rail problems
Hi i'm trying to book 4 adults and 2 children from st pancras to gatwick airport using groupsave with southern rail but i can't select groupsave from the menu? i'm trying to book for the 26th March what am i doing wrong:o is it just too early to book with groupsave? i know i can book at the station when we get there but…
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Late Taxi - result
On 29th December I booked a taxi via facebook (so I have the conversation including confirmation of this booking saved!) for this morning at 7:50 to go to a train station. 7:53am this morning I'm getting a bit twitchy as no taxi in sight, so phone the office to be told he's a couple of minutes away. 8:05am I phone again to…
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new bike-two locks, or take front wheel off?
I'm getting a new (expensive) road bike soon. I have a kryptonite sold secure silver (or maybe gold, can't remember-is a few years old, one of the new york yellow& black ones) d lock, and a cable that can go through that (that with my cheaper bike I thread through lock which is through back wheel& frame, around frame and…
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Why the HELL is it wrong to pay ON the Train???
So, my cars gone and im using the train to see folks over the New Year. It is a long distance trip and its coming out at £66 for an open return. Now my thing is this.. Last time i paid that price for this journey i was not stopped ONCE, not once!!!! Now, i have to change twice, why should i not carry money in my pocket and…
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AP Tickets With Connecting Trains
I know that, when buying an AP ticket that requires a connection, passengers are entitled to get the next available service in the event of the first train being cancelled. If the passenger were to buy two tickets (a normal one for the 1st train and an AP for the second train) would I be correct in saying that,…
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Day Return and London Travelcard
In an other thread it was suggested that you could could save money by getting a return to the zone boundary and then a travelcard. I occasionally travel from Reading to London on off peak day return with a zone 1-6 travelcard using a Senior Railcard. Would there be saving buying a return to West Drayton (zone 6) or…
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Scotrail Club55 valid for outward travel between 14/01/13 - 28/03/13
Not sure where to post, if incorrect can mods move. Cheers. http://www.scotrail.co.uk/club55
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1200 Lumens
Am i correct in thinking that a 1200 Lumens cree bike light is the same as a 100 watt bulb? If so can anyonme recomend this or another bike lightset. Thanks
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How much is one day tube pass in London?
I shall shortly be staying in Woking for a few days and would like to go from Woking to Kings Cross on a one day return train ticket.I shall be visiting the main sites, ie Leicester square, London Eye, Houses Of Parliament, etc,etc. Basically whatever is central that I can fit in, in one day. I would like to travel on Tube…
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national express from gatwick north terminal
Hi, I've posted this in the overseas holidays forum too, but maybe this is a more appropriate place? Looking for a bit of advice - I have a relative flying in on Turkish airlines into Gatwick next week. He is not a British citizen, he has a Turkish passport (and relevant visas) so will be going through the non-EU…
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Waterproof Cycling Jacket
I'm looking to buy a waterproof cycling jacket, I've got a 'showerproof' Ronhill one at the moment, but it's about as showerproof as a tea bag Has anyone got this one? Any other recommendations? I only want to spent about £30
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Missed Connection on Train
Where do Istand? On SaturdayI looked on Nationalrail.co.uk for train times between Bradford and Doncasterto arrive at Doncaster about 11:30 as we were heading for the Race meet withthe first race starting at just after 12pm From thelist of available journeys I choose the following; Bradford - Leeds Leeds –Selby Selby…
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Bike insurance
Hi Can anyone recomend cycle insurance? I dont want it tied to the house insurance. Thanks
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Is there a bus from the o2 to liverpool street?
Soon I've got to travel from the o2 arena in London to Liverpool street station. Is there a bus for that? I know your all going to tell me to get on the underground but I have a stair/ escalator phobia so I will try and avoid the underground at all costs!
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Likely Scenario on train tomorrow?
This morning, checking the reference number for the tickets that i am about to pick up at the train station , for travel tomorrow morning. I have noticed that i must have accidently booked for a train an hour later than i need. To catch this train, would mean missing the connection that i have valid tickets for. -…
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Avis takes over Zipcar
http://zipcar.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=294 Wonder if the zip cars will disappear near existing Avis locations?
