hutchy
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I would be pushing telling her I'm off for 2 weeks
9 days sounds doable and would keep the balance
H
Ship Your Bike to Geneva or Barcelona 2015
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I would be pushing telling her I'm off for 2 weeks
9 days sounds doable and would keep the balance
H
Stick me on the Geneva list please Stevie. Ideally I'd prefer a two week return but we'll see how it goes.
Folks, the goal posts keep moving on this in an attempt to reflect what the majority of interested parties are after.
So by way of an update, here goes.........
Over the weekend I have been in touch with a number of riders who were keen on Spain, but who thought that 2 weeks was too much. Therefore they opted to change for a week in Geneva as a compromise.
I am now starting to believe that southern Spain and Africa would be a bit mental in August.... temperatures in excess of 40 degrees. As for me getting a 2 week pass..... not likely!
So, as suggested by several parties, it looks like Barcelona may be a better option than Malaga. The Pyrenees are on the doorstep of Barcelona, or failing that riders could head for the Picos or just ride along the Spanish Costas.
I will be contacting those who have already shown interest in Spain, tomorrow morning and float Barcelona past them, but I am thinking we will probably have 9 or 10 bikes already who will be up for this.
Geneva is still a go'er as well. Andy will be offering a maximum of 2 trucks in 2015. At present one to each location unless there is a massive shift in preferences.
This summer there will be in the region of 54 bikes in 3 trucks heading to Geneva. A large proportion of those riders will be wanting a similar trip in 2015..... but things will be on a smaller scale and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis...... starting now!
Those who have already contacted me are sure of a place on either location as will be confirmed tomorrow. Those sitting on the fence are advised to reserve a space sooner rather than later.
Andy is going to meet with the haulier in 2 weeks time and I have assured him we will have an idea of where we would like bikes delivered to well before then, so he can sit down and try to establish a rate per bike.
This is much more complicated than it sounds, as they are trying to guess fuel and ferry prices 16 months in advance. But a ballpark figure should be available after the meet.
If anyone can make a better suggestion, please throw it up here for discussion.
If we are unable to fill all spaces at Belfast in 2015, I intend to offer them out to our cousins across the pond as their bikes could, in theory, be collected 'en route'.
Also, one way travel isn't ruled out either...... if we can sell off the other half of the journey. (there are still a couple of spaces available on the way back from Geneva this summer if anyone fancies riding out there and flying home!)
Let me know if any further takers and I will stick up a list of who's in tomorrow.
Remember, we only have 18 spaces on each truck.
So by way of an update, here goes.........
Over the weekend I have been in touch with a number of riders who were keen on Spain, but who thought that 2 weeks was too much. Therefore they opted to change for a week in Geneva as a compromise.
I am now starting to believe that southern Spain and Africa would be a bit mental in August.... temperatures in excess of 40 degrees. As for me getting a 2 week pass..... not likely!
So, as suggested by several parties, it looks like Barcelona may be a better option than Malaga. The Pyrenees are on the doorstep of Barcelona, or failing that riders could head for the Picos or just ride along the Spanish Costas.
I will be contacting those who have already shown interest in Spain, tomorrow morning and float Barcelona past them, but I am thinking we will probably have 9 or 10 bikes already who will be up for this.
Geneva is still a go'er as well. Andy will be offering a maximum of 2 trucks in 2015. At present one to each location unless there is a massive shift in preferences.
This summer there will be in the region of 54 bikes in 3 trucks heading to Geneva. A large proportion of those riders will be wanting a similar trip in 2015..... but things will be on a smaller scale and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis...... starting now!
Those who have already contacted me are sure of a place on either location as will be confirmed tomorrow. Those sitting on the fence are advised to reserve a space sooner rather than later.
Andy is going to meet with the haulier in 2 weeks time and I have assured him we will have an idea of where we would like bikes delivered to well before then, so he can sit down and try to establish a rate per bike.
This is much more complicated than it sounds, as they are trying to guess fuel and ferry prices 16 months in advance. But a ballpark figure should be available after the meet.
If anyone can make a better suggestion, please throw it up here for discussion.
If we are unable to fill all spaces at Belfast in 2015, I intend to offer them out to our cousins across the pond as their bikes could, in theory, be collected 'en route'.
Also, one way travel isn't ruled out either...... if we can sell off the other half of the journey. (there are still a couple of spaces available on the way back from Geneva this summer if anyone fancies riding out there and flying home!)
Let me know if any further takers and I will stick up a list of who's in tomorrow.
Remember, we only have 18 spaces on each truck.
sounds good Stevie 
hutchy
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A voice of reason here Stevie
Happy to fall into the Barcelona pack, tbh either but preference is Spain
Thanks mate
H
Happy to fall into the Barcelona pack, tbh either but preference is Spain
Thanks mate
H
As of today, here is our list. Remember Only 18 bikes per truck.
GENEVA
1. Jockser
2. Aidan1150
3. Loudpedal
4. Dez
BARCELONA
1. Betty Swollocks
2. Hutchy
3. Yosarian
4. Redpadraig
5. DancerDave
6. Boycie
7. Mal
8. Clare
9. Oberon
10. Brent
11. Mike
GENEVA
1. Jockser
2. Aidan1150
3. Loudpedal
4. Dez
BARCELONA
1. Betty Swollocks
2. Hutchy
3. Yosarian
4. Redpadraig
5. DancerDave
6. Boycie
7. Mal
8. Clare
9. Oberon
10. Brent
11. Mike
Folks, I'm making the odd clerical error in my journey here.... so don't be afraid to kick me in the ass if I haven't updated the list as per your PMs
(I'm a Turkey who is trying to soar with eagles!)
AberdeenAngus
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Stevie
Stick me down for Barcelona will you please.
PM sent.
Stick me down for Barcelona will you please.
PM sent.
iBiker
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You are in the office far too early Mr A Angus!
As of today, here is our list. Remember Only 18 bikes per truck.
GENEVA
1. Jockser
2. Aidan1150
3. Loudpedal
4. Dez
5. Redpadraig
BARCELONA
1. Betty Swollocks
2. Hutchy
3. Yosarian
4. DancerDave
5. Boycie
6. Mal
7. iBiker
8. Clare
9. Oberon
10. Brent
11. Mike
12. AberdeenAngus
GENEVA
1. Jockser
2. Aidan1150
3. Loudpedal
4. Dez
5. Redpadraig
BARCELONA
1. Betty Swollocks
2. Hutchy
3. Yosarian
4. DancerDave
5. Boycie
6. Mal
7. iBiker
8. Clare
9. Oberon
10. Brent
11. Mike
12. AberdeenAngus
Eagles
Maybe he means the band
??
Stevie stick a guy called Wayne Bebbington on the list for Barcelona. I will forward you all the necessary details.
R.
Maybe he means the band
??Stevie stick a guy called Wayne Bebbington on the list for Barcelona. I will forward you all the necessary details.
R.
Spoke to him earlier. Nice guy!Maybe he means the band
Stevie stick a guy called Wayne Bebbington on the list for Barcelona. I will forward you all the necessary details.
I
R.
He's talking over his individual loading requirements tomorrow with Andy and I will update list after that. But yes, he's on board already.
Another taker for Barcelona.
Andy meets with the Haulier Friday to get the first idea of costings. But being realistic, it will probably be a ballpark figure, which will be set in stone a couple of weeks after the Summer 2014 trip's invoices are gathered and counted.
Andy meets with the Haulier Friday to get the first idea of costings. But being realistic, it will probably be a ballpark figure, which will be set in stone a couple of weeks after the Summer 2014 trip's invoices are gathered and counted.
Andy has met with the haulier.
The trucks ARE booked and secured.
For those with a short term memory, there is also a 2014 trip arranged this August.
The prices are set in stone and the haulier (and Andy) are reluctant to set the 2015 prices until after the invoices are all received for this year's trip.
(it takes about 3 weeks to get all the ferry, fuel and toll bills in)
So....... by the end of this August....... we will all be able to strike a 2015 rate.
Deposits will be required when the rate is set and final payment in early 2015.
Looks like I kicked this all off and I therefore will probably be managing the funds... (I trust Andy will be awarding me a suitable discount :- )
Watch this space and will keep you informed as it happens.
BS
The trucks ARE booked and secured.
For those with a short term memory, there is also a 2014 trip arranged this August.
The prices are set in stone and the haulier (and Andy) are reluctant to set the 2015 prices until after the invoices are all received for this year's trip.
(it takes about 3 weeks to get all the ferry, fuel and toll bills in)
So....... by the end of this August....... we will all be able to strike a 2015 rate.
Deposits will be required when the rate is set and final payment in early 2015.
Looks like I kicked this all off and I therefore will probably be managing the funds... (I trust Andy will be awarding me a suitable discount :- )
Watch this space and will keep you informed as it happens.
BS
As of today, here is our list. Remember Only 18 bikes per truck.
GENEVA
1. Jockser
2. Aidan1150
3. Loudpedal
4. Dez
5. Redpadraig
BARCELONA
1. Betty Swollocks
2. Hutchy
3. Yosarian
4. DancerDave
5. Boycie
6. Mal
7. iBiker
8. Clare
9. Oberon
10. Brent
11. Mike
12. AberdeenAngus
13. Wayne Bebbington
14. Paul Murray
15. Scott Murray
16. John Murray
I also have had 3 further enquiries today and they are to get back to me soon.
BS
GENEVA
1. Jockser
2. Aidan1150
3. Loudpedal
4. Dez
5. Redpadraig
BARCELONA
1. Betty Swollocks
2. Hutchy
3. Yosarian
4. DancerDave
5. Boycie
6. Mal
7. iBiker
8. Clare
9. Oberon
10. Brent
11. Mike
12. AberdeenAngus
13. Wayne Bebbington
14. Paul Murray
15. Scott Murray
16. John Murray
I also have had 3 further enquiries today and they are to get back to me soon.
BS
Only one more to fill the Barcelona truck. Reserve list will follow.
Could you email me more info on the 2015 trip - I'm very interested in Europe trip. My Email [email protected]
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