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Recce
Perfect weather and route is all good... may detour a lane or two depending on the size of the group though. Thanks to Arducius and Dumps for the company.
Trains
The train out to Farnborough from London will be empty so no issues here - advance booking or groupsave on the day to keep the cost down. For those heading back to London in the evening or travelling from Bristol in the morning, please read the following...
*FORMER GREAT WESTERN: Advance reservations are free, and can be made up to two hours before the train begins its journey, or before 18.00 the day before if the train starts before 10.00. Reservations are no longer obligatory except on services arriving in London between 07.00 and 10.00 or departing between 15.00 and 19.00. Up to six bicycles (still including one tandem on most services) can be accommodated in Coach 'A' of High Speed Trains*
I would advise booking trains in advance and the cost will then be between £15 and £20. I would also advise against booking anything before 19:30 though for those travelling back to London to allow for complications during the day. Those travelling from Bristol/Bath may need to reserve a place the day before as noted above to be sure of space, and depending on numbers may have to split onto 2 trains.