Land's End to John of Groats

[Blackwolf]

Cool, so we all have a date?


3rd-10th of Augast

Time to get it booked off work :/
Pablo you had better have the hair-net finished
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

3rd to the 10th it is chaps.

I'll change my holiday dats around at work then we can work out what ferry dates we need.
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[Fawbish]

You reckon you'll be ON the IoM on about the 5th then fellas?
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Probably.

end of the 3rd to the bottom of wales, end of the 4th to Anglesey, early/mid 5th over to IOM.
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[m0l0t0v]

Aye aye.

3-10! woot!

Mine will be longer as I'm gonna go a bit further

And the Hornet will definately be finished and looking sexyfull
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Ferry times:

11:30 Liverpool - Douglas
19:30 Liverpool - Douglas


8:45 Douglas - Heysham
19:45 Douglas -Heysham



So we could get the 1130 there one day, then get the 1945 one back the next day. That gives us half a day or so to mess about. We'll get in to Heysham at 23:15 on the way back.
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[m0l0t0v]

Prices?

And if we all book together? Like Fawbs mentioned (I think)
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[Charlie]

If we get the late ferry from Heysham and we need somewhere to stay there is a possibility I can ask the parents for us to stay at my house? Either tent in Garden or the floor. Just a maybe though. But it would make it cheaper.

I know a few campsites and youth hostels around there, seen as I live that way.

Hmm the route for after IOM, in my opinion should be something like this.

Just so we get to go on the A686, legendary road. Video here. The corner at 4:57 always catches me out (well 2 out of 3 times)
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[AngelGrinder]

If I'm still working at current place, I'll definately be able to book it off, let me know when it's all being booked and give us a shout...

Are we doing a preliminary meet sometime before to check everyone gets on~?
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[Catalyst]

3-10th is good for me

Why is it so expensive to go to IOM, surely it's not that exciting there unless you have a bike! Jesus christ, although i guess you get to leave liverpool which is automatically a bonus
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[AngelGrinder]

[AngelGrinder]

I'm bored, so going to do a list of things I would take with me on a camping trip

Tent
Sleeping Bag
Roll Mat
Small Gas cooker
Small cooking/mess tin
Bottle of Water
Assorted easy cook foods (beans, noodles etc)
Coffee/Tea (I had things like the 'cappuccino' sachets, as it comes with powdered milk in already)
Small Can of chain Lube
Travel Tissues
Headmounted Torch
Bungees
Whatever tools you will need (mainly chain adjusting ones)
Gaffa Tap
Spare clothes etc (Jumpers make good pillows)
Spare shoes.
*IMPORTANT* Sidestand puck (for sidestand use on muddy fields)
Small Hand towel (To dry off after showers - hand towel does the job fine - no need for a massive one)
Shower gel/toothbrush/toothpaste.

Of course everything can be brought easily, were not exactly navigating the Sahara, but it's damn annoying to wake up in the morning, want a coffee or a drink and find out you've not got any water or a bottle!


Would also be cool if one of us bought some sort of picnic mat, that way we can all sit outside if grass is damp, rather than hiding in tents etc.

In the evenings, sometimes there isn't a pub nearby, I would set up tent, take off panniers etc, leave the stuff and ride to the nearest shop....buy a few beers and then head back....that way, your not worried about drink driving!

I'll add as many tips or ideas I think of, and of course all this can be done completely differently, just giving everyone some ideas.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

I've got all the time off booked for this now, are we going to start booking ferries or are some of you struggling for hols still??
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[Catalyst]

Yep got 3rd-10th booked off for me, i can stay riding till the 12th though if we decide to go a bit further.

Should have the funds for it by August so yes...i'm all game
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[Charlie]

What are the plans for the ferry to IOM?
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[Blackwolf]

Im game too

Oi Pablo, what about you?
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Charlie]

Just read it, I should read the thread again before asking questions like that

So leave liverpool at 11:30 on the 5th and get into Heysham 23:15 on the 6th?
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[AngelGrinder]

I'm hopefully changing jobs...if I don't, my company's gonna go under anyway, so I'll definately have the time booked off somehow!

So, I'm in!
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[AngelGrinder]

Heyshams a B+B night then?!

As I mentioned, I know a camp site on the IOM that has toilets (no showers) but it is FREE, and it's about 5mins ride from Ramsey. Or if you want to pay £15 a night, we can camp behind the grandstands - where all the racing teams stay during the TT/GP

Obviously we wanna play it all by ear....the more we plan....the less fun it is (IMO)

Is there any plan for a meetup sometime, obviously we all live a fair distance away....but whatabout a central meet some bank holiday in the spring?

How many people do we reckon are going to be going?

Oh....and the other thing....there was mention of going out in Newcastle....does this mean I need to bring 'smart shoes' and somehow keep a shirt looking 'fresh' after being jammed into panniers for 7 days
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[Charlie]

Well Heysham is 20mins (at fast pace) from my house... but I am sure I could find some where 'free' to camp if you want. Or a campsite/BnB

I am pretty sure I should be up for this ride, the time isn't constricting me, just the cost.

Meeting up at some point sounds good, let me know a date so I can go home (train ticket) and get my bike
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[m0l0t0v]

I'm game. Holiday? No probs.

I can't however book the ferry anytime soon... I'll see what I can do though.
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