TE meet up in the UK?

[Vanilla]

Sounds like a fantastic plan Rebecca! I've noted your mobile number down and will pm you my email address as that's the best way to contact me. I'm rubbish at keeping my phone charged or remembering to bring my charger home from work x105622958672

[ClockworkOrange]

Oh wow, only just noticed this.

I live down in Poole, Dorset, probably just over 100 miles south west of London.

It sounds a lot of fun, I would not be bringing my bike but would still love to meet up.

[Rebecca19804]

Hey Clock - it's a long way to come for just lunch?! We'd love to see you though!

[ClockworkOrange]

Yes Rebecca, you are sooooo right.

Just been trying to work out the easiest and cheapest way to get to London. Would need to get a coach to Victoria Coach Station and arrive at 10.50 am that's not too bad but it's a pain getting across to Look Ma No Hands , it would require two buses and walking and would take a good 45 minutes.

So am undecided, as I would only be there for an hour and then would have to wave everybody off...................

Got to have another think.

[Vanilla]

You could always hire a Boris bike and come with us

[ClockworkOrange]

Woohoo, a friend who lives in Chelsea has invited both myself and my partner to stay Friday evening, so I can leave around 10.00 am and jump a few buses and arrive for 11.30 am. (On my own of course)

This place looks so cool too, would love to join you on the ride but it will be good just to meet and chat.

Will send you my mobile number too.

So, please add me as a definite.

[Rebecca19804]

Woohoo Clock!!

And stop press, I've now got a route planned!! I won't have time for an end-to-end reccie before the 22nd but I've done all of the sections before and it should work beautifully. Almost completely traffic-free... but shared-use with peds so we won't be breaking any speed records.

I've been giving some thought to assisting the ladies coming into Euston to get from the station to LMNH and then from the end of the ride back to Euston, will post my ideas shortly.

And now a little advice on things to bring on your visit to the Big Smoke:

• be-seen" lights (with fresh batteries) as the evenings are drawing in and there's a chance you'll be cycling at dusk in London - and then of course there's your journeys from your end train stations that night.

• at least 1 (2 if you have them) good locks with you. They should be Sold Secure rated at Gold, Silver or Bronze level. (Manufacturer ratings are meaningless as they are not independently tested.) If you only have 1 of these, do bring it - we'll pair you up with someone else who has 1. As your "hostess", I don't want you to be nervous about bike theft! And the good news is, the right locks + the right technique will take all the fear out of it. Here are 2 videos on locking up - both standards and technique. Please watch them in advance if you can. They show you what WORKS. If you don't already have a Sold Secure gold/silver/bronze rated lock, do consider getting one before your visit to London. You should be able to get one for about £50 - and the peace of mind is worth every penny.
  How to lock your bike:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dscni...feature=relmfu
  How NOT to lock your bike!:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPDHPpnXPv8
  
  If you cannot bring a good enough lock with you on the day, please let me know by PM as soon as possible and I'll try and sort out an extra one for you to use.

I'll start posting weather forecast info during the week leading up to the day.

Have a great Monday!