TE meet up in the UK?

[uk elephant]

I've still got october 22 as TE day on my calendar and I'll be arriving by train to Euston. I could get there by 10 at the earliest, but that would mean a 5am start so closer to lunchtime would be better. Looking forward to seeing London from a different perspective and meeting up with you all!

[Mako]

Hi,

I still may be able to make that date.

I'm not too keen on taking the train down with my bike
Was any one else thinking of driving down?

Just not sure about parking and stuff? Any of you Londoners have any advice/suggestions

Cheers

[Rebecca19804]

I'm not too keen on taking the train down with my bike
Was any one else thinking of driving down?

To be honest Mako, unless you're used to driving in London, I wouldn't recommend it. I do drive here and actually enjoy it, but to those unfamiliar with where things are and especially what lane to be in (and how, when and where to change into that lane you want!), then driving here is just a good way to spend hours lost and in tears... !

I travel up and down the country by train with my bike and find it works pretty well.

Just not sure about parking and stuff? Any of you Londoners have any advice/suggestions

If you do decide to drive, Google NCP to find car park locations and prices. Once we've chosen a meet-up point, then you can decide which car park to aim for.

hope that helps!

[Mako]

Thanks for the advice!

I have driven in London quite a few times but I don't exactly relish the idea. I guess it will depend on where everyone decides to meet up.

As for the train I really don't like the idea of letting my bike out of my sight

Don't you worry about it getting damaged?

[Rebecca19804]

As for the train I really don't like the idea of letting my bike out of my sight

Don't you worry about it getting damaged?

I suppose different trains have different layouts. So far I've always been able to sit immediately beside my bike or in direct line of sight (close enough to shout "OY!" if anyone's gaze lingers on it. ) In any case, the bike itself is parked with front wheel in a rack or the whole frame is strapped in - depends on what facilities the train carriage has fitted.

I've never had any damage happen or any situation that made me think there was a risk of damage.

Maybe check out what bike facilities are on the rolling stock your train company uses, then decide if it worries you too much?

[shootingstar]

Hope you'll posts some pics of fun times when you all meet up later in October.

It would be good for us in North America and elsewhere, to know how members elsewhere have fun in the UK.

[Mako]

Maybe check out what bike facilities are on the rolling stock your train company uses, then decide if it worries you too much?

I'll give them a call, the website is a little vague.

I'm a little over protective / paranoid when it comes to things getting damage. Its been pointed out that it may be a little unhealthy