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GPS for cyclist
I have been wondering about getting a gps for my bike. I have difficulty remembering new complicated routes and I like exploring London on my bike. OTH I don't want to spend a fortune and it is clearly possible to spend one. What sort of features do others think I should look for? What is essential? I don't want anything…
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Looking to get a new bike
Hi all, I'm looking to get a new bike - it would be for relatively light use at weekends mainly and ideally should have a pannier so that I can attach a seat for my 11-month old baby (any recommendations for those too would be ideal!). I'm not sure on budget since it's been a while since I got a bike (probably around 15…
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GWR train delay repay cash voucher
so unlike other train companies GWR delay repay forms dont have an option for compensation via cash voucher. your entitled to cash refund if you paid by it. so when you send the delayrepay form to GWR write the option for cash onto the form. if they ignore it and send you a rail travel voucher/cheque then return it and ask…
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Railcards - can we use them?
My family has railcards (Senior and student). At the start of Lockdown we clearly couldn't use them. As lockdown eased we still haven't used them although other people probably have and the advice was don't travel by train if you can avoid it. At some point I was expecting new of a validity extension or partial refund.…
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Bus driver and mobile phone.
A mate of mine lives opposite a bus stop. One particular driver always stops there early in the morning and proceeds to chat for ages (very loudly) on his speakerphone to his boss/mate. This disturbs my friend and when he tackled the driver he was told he has to talk on the speakerphone as the electrical charging system is…
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No advance rail fares any more?
I know the govt has taken over the franchises but are there no more advance fares now? I used to be able to get from Crewe to Edinburgh 1st class return for about £60, now the standard class is about £150. I almost used to enjoy the many and varied ways to find the cheapest (or nearly the cheapest) tickets!
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Bicycle Insurance
I'm not sure if this is going in the right place but here goes. I want to buy bicycle insurance against theft for my grandson, who is under 18. He doesn't live with me. Any suggestions how I can do this please?
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Cycle to work purchase
Hi. If I wanted go buy a bike on C2W with a value of around £750, can I use £500 on C2W and add the rest out my pocket, or do I have to have the full £750 on the scheme. Thank you. Mike.
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Cheapest Train Tickets
Hey guys, whilst it is easy to search plenty of sites for a train ticket on a specific day, is it possible to search for the cheapest train tickets for any date over the next 12 weeks? At the moment I would have to search each and every day separately to find the best price. I don't mind which day or date I travel on, just…
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Mountain bike that can be used by 5'3 and 5'11 riders?
I was looking for some advice before i start visiting bike shops. I'm looking to get a new mountain bike for off-road stuff (I've got a hybrid for road use), and a bike for my wife to use with me. From a cost and space saving it seems like getting a bike that we can both use would be ideal, since I don't mind adjusting it…
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GOVT OFFERING £50 REPAIR VOUCHERS FOR OLDER BIKES
"This site can’t be reached fixyourbikevoucherscheme.est.org.uk took too long to respond." Why did I even try?
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Free public transport for over 60s
If you live in London, Scotland NI and Wales you get free public transport when you pass 60 years old. why don’t the rest of use get the same deal. This is very unfair.
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Please delete
Found an answer...silly me... How do I delete that thread I started?
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Are NHS Trusts Doing the Cycle to Work Scheme?
Hi all I wondered if the NHS were doing the cycle to work scheme ... if so does it depend on if the individual Trust have registered for it? Many thanks
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Transport for London seeks second bailout as funding shortfall widens to £6.4bn
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/07/24/transport-london-seeks-second-bailout-funding-shortfall-widens/
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Cycle to Work - 12 vs 48 months
Hey folks, I've scoured the internet and can't seem to find an answer to this question and the scheme itself isn't responding to my emails. Basically I can see no difference in the monthly repayments when selecting the 12 month plan against the 48 month plan. Either way it comes out to the same amount. Can someone please…
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Get refund/balance on Oyster cards
Hi, Ive got 4 Oyster cards that I havnt used for years. I cant see the balance on them via the website becuase I havnt used them within the past 8 weeks. As it happens, Im going to London tomorrow. Am I able to get a refund/view balance at a ticket machine? Do I need any identifying details? (the debit card that these were…
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The trainline refunds fiasco
I am interested to hear about problems others are having with the trainline refunds. Despite having a trainline account and purchasing tickets online they are delaying paying refund.
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Saddle
I took up cycling again about a year ago. I started doing much longer daily rides during lockdown and have discovered chafing ... I have a gel saddle cover, I have padded shorts and lots of chamois cream. I still get chafing down by my lady bits. So I think I need a nicer saddle. How do you choose one? After all my…
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Advance ticket rules when train not running
does anyone know what the rules are for advance tickets if the train isn’t running? i have a ticket for one not running due to COViD timetable changes. my personal experience on GWR has been very good when I’ve volunteered that I’m on the wrong train but are there any rules on this?
