2009-08-15 Sat 00:01am Start London to Paris night ride (Because Long Rides are Fun)

I was planning to come back on the Monday but Just had a text saying my gf can't get the time off work, so I might be on the train with you guys. Have you booked a hotel for the night?

We've not... I was thinking about crashing somewhere in a park (first time for everything) - with backup list of hotel/Hostels just in case. However... I think we might book something.

If you have any suggestions...

-Kristian

No suggestions, but I did have a quick look on laterooms.com earlier and there were some for £40-60 for a double room. I think that would be a price worth paying after 24hrs in the saddle. I don't know about you but I'll definately be in need of a shower by the time we get there!

My french isn't good enough to call somewhere to see how happy they would be with bikes in the rooms, so I guess locks would be needed, which means more weight :(

Change of plan, I'll be coming back on the Sunday with you guys. What time train are you booked on? Also is it possible to book your bike on at the same time as booking the ticket or do you have to call up after booking the ticket?

Just booking the ferry!

Change of plan, I'll be coming back on the Sunday with you guys. What time train are you booked on? Also is it possible to book your bike on at the same time as booking the ticket or do you have to call up after booking the ticket?

Just booking the ferry!

Sweet! Train: Sun 15th Aug 2010 - 14:43

For the bike you will have to call up after you've booked as it's a different department.

-Kristian

NOOOooooo! That train is sold out. I'll have to get one half an hour earlier :(

Right I'm booked on the 14:13 train, we'll have to say our teary goodbyes in Paris rather than London. Unless we are so desparate for good honest beer that we hed straight for the pub!

Right I'm booked on the 14:13 train, we'll have to say our teary goodbyes in Paris rather than London. Unless we are so desparate for good honest beer that we hed straight for the pub!

Woohoo!! Hmmm Beer.... I think we'll deserve one after such a ride...

-Kristian

Yes, definately will need beer after the ride. Possibly at lunch time too... And maybe at breakfast!

Hmm. Might have to do this. I'll check my work schedule.

Interested. Calender marked.
Need to check time & money wise.

terrified about the prospect of this.
will have to think bout it a bit more!

i would love too, lets organised it
Come on guys ' n' gals, get that ferry booked! :)

Me and Wools are thinking of doing london paris london in september
this is too soon for me :(

Interesting, I could be up for that... but better see how I get on with this one first!

Oooh, Sept sounds good, let me know if you guys do it, I'd love to come along

Me and Wools are thinking of doing london paris london in september
this is too soon for me :(

I am going to test myself this weekend .. If I can hack a 70 mile ride at a decent pace ... I will be doing it.

Me and Wools are thinking of doing london paris london in september
this is too soon for me :(

Tika, I'm in for that so long as i am here in country. I'll be putting in the miles now til then to be sure not to TOTALLY embarass myself..so let me know if you want to go for a spin.

Right then, what's the plan for departure? Leaving at 11pm local time, right? I'll be getting the train into Paddington, where/when would be good to meet you guys, Trafalgar Square?

Right then, what's the plan for departure? Leaving at 11pm local time, right? I'll be getting the train into Paddington, where/when would be good to meet you guys, Trafalgar Square?

We should meet at 10:30pm ish at the top of the steps at Trafalgar Square for a 11pm departure me thinks.

Sounds good, I'll get a train booked to arrive into Paddington around 10pm.

Are you planning on getting some food on the ferry, or waiting until we get to France where it'll be nicer and cheaper? (can you guess which I'd prefer?).
I'll have some with me but I'm thinking about the amount of water I'd have to carry and would much rather pick some up the other side, ditto for food, would rather not have to carry everything if possible.

Sounds good, I'll get a train booked to arrive into Paddington around 10pm.

Are you planning on getting some food on the ferry, or waiting until we get to France where it'll be nicer and cheaper? (can you guess which I'd prefer?).
I'll have some with me but I'm thinking about the amount of water I'd have to carry and would much rather pick some up the other side, ditto for food, would rather not have to carry everything if possible.

I plan to carry two litres and fill up on the ferry. Food wise, I will carry it all minus the first stage perhaps as we can get food on the ferry... although not sure it's the right kind of food and I do hate queueing....

So no plan for an early morning pain au chocolat/criossant/pain au raisin/all of the above? :(

So no plan for an early morning pain au chocolat/criossant/pain au raisin/all of the above? :(

Of course there is! Maybe not on the ferry though :-)

I rekon a few hours outside of Calais... They have some nice villages.

Have you seen the weather BTW?

Thank god for that, I thought for a moment I was going to have to have a little cry...
Stopping in villages sounds good to me, the pastries from the little patisseries are the best!

I checked yesterday, rain in Paris on Saturday but supposed to be a clear night in London.

Oh before I forget, have you looked at hostels/hotels at all? I haven't yet but will dig out some prices and addresses tonight if need be.

I've not had a proper look at hotels, I will this evening.

BTW: kristian underscore davies at gmail of the com

Nice one, I'll email you if I find anything that looks good.

Kristian, you have an email! It failed to deliver, don't knwo why. I'll drop you a PM...

I had a look at the route yesterday, plotted it on ridewithgps, over 12000ft climbing. It's gonna be a long day!

this ride is only for the headstrong

Been preparing food for tomorrow!
Pasta, sandwiches, cereal bars, tracker bars, muffins, haribo... :D