2006 Worlds
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Topic: 2006 Worlds
Posted By: TimCosten
Subject: 2006 Worlds
Date Posted: 02 September 2005 at 2:32pm
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I may be jumping the gun somewhat, but see: http://www.ihpva.org/chapters/france/world2006/ - http://www.ihpva.org/chapters/france/world2006/
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Posted By: gNick
Date Posted: 02 September 2005 at 8:58pm
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By George they've got organised.... I have been discussing this event with our illustrious Chairman and because of the distance we were thinking about the possibility of having a vehicle to transport the bikes en masse. This would give those who are short on time and/or are loath to drive down the chance to fly/train or even make the event part of a family holiday. The idea was for those having a bike transported to cover the cost of the vehicle (fuel and hire if necessary) and possibly the ferry tickets of the driver(s). Hopefully doing this would mean a reasonable turnout with minimal hassle. As an extra incentive I have been informed that the area is lovely - my wife used to work not far from where the event will be and has even gone as far as to say she might even consider coming, which, given her feeling that watching party political broadcasts is more fun than HPV races, is a definite plus for the area. I'm sure wine has nothing to do with it.... Who would be interested? ------------- gNick "I'm afraid it's definite, Mrs Banker - your son has bicycles" |
Posted By: Neil F
Date Posted: 04 September 2005 at 10:30pm
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I'd be interested. Neil F |
Posted By: TimCosten
Date Posted: 05 September 2005 at 10:40am
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I certainly hope to be going, hopefully with a new bike :-) May well
need transport for the bike - taking a small child on holiday seems to
fill the largest of cars anyway. |
Posted By: Adrian Setter
Date Posted: 05 September 2005 at 12:36pm
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Never having met Mrs gNick, I know not whether she is likely to have based her assessment on what the area is like for cycling. Claire and I passed through on tour in 2001, and can confirm that the area is not only visually beautiful, but is very nice cycle-touring country indeed. On the subject of transport, Claire says she's only going if she's got a proper streamliner by then - in which case, we'd almost certainly be interested. Anyone wanting to get there from the UK - eastern England in particular - without driving could consider European Bike Express's http://www.bike-express.co.uk/med_main.html - Meditterranean Route . The closest stop is probably Valence, which is a couple of days' (far from flat) ride from the event. ------------- Challenge Hurricane - MicWic Delta (Front half) - Burrows Ratracer |
gNick wrote:Posted By: Andhar
Date Posted: 05 September 2005 at 12:48pm
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I would be interested in attending/helping and probably stay in the
area for awhile. Given that I will be travelling futher than a
lot of the Europeans, it would make sense.
------------- Andrew Harrington |
Posted By: Pete Cox
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:22am
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Me and Barbara are both interested and planning to be there. Joint efforts - for luggage at least - would be a brilliant idea. ------------- Pete the Librarian Grasshopper,VK2, Rubicon, Moulton AM ++ |
Posted By: antony
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 3:41pm
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I don't know if this may be useful info:
When we went to France in 2003 for the first European Pedal Car Championships (near Tours) we took a vectra and a transit van, into which we just crammed 6 people, one pedal car plus tools and spares, my recumbent (for warming up on) and enough camping equipment, clothes, food and water for the four-day weekend. The van came from Sixt (e-sixt.co.uk) for, I think, £330 for five days, with two drivers allowed and permission to take it abroad. It's worth noting that not all vehicle hire places permit foreign travel at all and most will certainly charge extra beyond their headline rates and insist on additional insurance; it's also worth noting that you will often get charged extra for second, third or additional drivers. I guess you'd probably get a fair few race bikes into a similar van, with the non-driving riders in cars or travelling by train or plane. We did look into hiring a coach for going to Monza this year, but it costs an absolute fortune - like, thousands - because you're paying for two drivers and a rather expensive vehicle from a company that wants to make a profit on all three. Coincidentally next year our Euros are once again in the same place, although being two weeks after the HPV worlds there's not much chance of going to both! |
Posted By: Richard Ballant
Date Posted: 01 October 2005 at 10:17pm
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Just to say I am keen to go. For long runs such as this have usually had a
micro-bus and trailer, which is an effective way of carrying a lot of gear. ------------- Richard Ballantine Chairman |
Posted By: Neil F
Date Posted: 03 October 2005 at 6:02pm
| However, in the past 2 vehicles are cheaper on the ferries than a car and trailer due to the "special offers" that seem to run permanently. Just an observation |
Posted By: Carol
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 10:11pm
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Has anybody had any luck contacting the organisers about accomodation? Rob's keen to get booked in, but the email address on the website bounces.... Carol ------------- Westcountry Recumbents http://www.wrhpv.com Feet first on three wheels. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13 October 2005 at 11:19am
| I tried to get a coach and trailer together for a european event years ago. No response at all. Maybe it will be possible now. We weren't using email much then. |