Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
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Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Si Woodward and I would love you to come join us on a weekend tour this summer to YHA Wye Valley on 25th & 26th June.
We've got a dorm room booked as well as some camping spots (we'll be camping - and we can sort out some gear loans if you'd like to as well).
Please let us know below if you're interested in joining.
If you'd rather have a private room there are some smaller ones you can book through the website too.
Routes
Route out - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39450878 stopping at The Hop Pocket
Route home - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39438435 stopping at Croome
Groups and times
08:00 From Black Horse
Helen Colson
Dave Cole
Simon Woodward
Colin Hall
10:00 From Black Horse
Simon Walker
Simon Turner
Alan Weaver
Andy Wrightson
Naomi
Michelle
Chris
Dinner
We have booked a table for dinner at 6pm at the Inn on the Wye, it's a couple of miles from the hostel.
https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/restaurant
As we're quite a big group I need pre orders for starters and mains from you ASAP. Please met me know what you'd like and any relevant allergies or dietary requirements.
Menu: https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/s/Evening-Menu.pdf
Accommodation/who's coming!
Check in is from 5pm.
YOU NEED TO BRING PHOTO ID WITH YOU
https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-wye-valley
Breakfast menu - no need to pre order
Camping:
1. Helen Colson
2. Si Woodward
3. Dave Cole
Dorm:
1. Si Walker - paid
2. Si Turner
3. Alan Weaver - paid
4. Colin Hall - paid
5. Andy - paid
6. Chris - paid
7.
8.
Sorting own accomodation:
1. Naomi
2. Michelle
We've got a dorm room booked as well as some camping spots (we'll be camping - and we can sort out some gear loans if you'd like to as well).
Please let us know below if you're interested in joining.
If you'd rather have a private room there are some smaller ones you can book through the website too.
Routes
Route out - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39450878 stopping at The Hop Pocket
Route home - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39438435 stopping at Croome
Groups and times
08:00 From Black Horse
Helen Colson
Dave Cole
Simon Woodward
Colin Hall
10:00 From Black Horse
Simon Walker
Simon Turner
Alan Weaver
Andy Wrightson
Naomi
Michelle
Chris
Dinner
We have booked a table for dinner at 6pm at the Inn on the Wye, it's a couple of miles from the hostel.
https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/restaurant
As we're quite a big group I need pre orders for starters and mains from you ASAP. Please met me know what you'd like and any relevant allergies or dietary requirements.
Menu: https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/s/Evening-Menu.pdf
Accommodation/who's coming!
Check in is from 5pm.
YOU NEED TO BRING PHOTO ID WITH YOU
https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-wye-valley
Breakfast menu - no need to pre order
Camping:
1. Helen Colson
2. Si Woodward
3. Dave Cole
Dorm:
1. Si Walker - paid
2. Si Turner
3. Alan Weaver - paid
4. Colin Hall - paid
5. Andy - paid
6. Chris - paid
7.
8.
Sorting own accomodation:
1. Naomi
2. Michelle
Last edited by Helen on 28 Jun 2022 09:15, edited 16 times in total.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Thanks, I’m in for a dorm space please.
Si Walker
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
As long as im not doing anything then I'd be up for this
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Add me in a dorm please, thanks
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Put me down for the Dorm please
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Awesome! Excited to have you join us.
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This sounds very tempting, Helen. However, Saturday 26th is the Track Championships, which I always like to attend and help at. So I'll have to think through the options carefully.
Is it a one-night stay (Saturday), riding out the one day and back the next? How many does the dorm sleep?
Btw, looks like a fair walk to the nearest pub! Are you sure Si Woodward was involved in planning this?
Is it a one-night stay (Saturday), riding out the one day and back the next? How many does the dorm sleep?
Btw, looks like a fair walk to the nearest pub! Are you sure Si Woodward was involved in planning this?
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Put me down as a probable. Dormitory option.
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Sorry to clash with the track championships - there weren't any other weekends Si and I could both do unfortunately.
Yes, its one night. Riding out Saturday, staying at the YHA and then riding back Sunday. The dorm we have booked at the moment sleeps 8, there are others available to sleep 2, 4 or 6 as well.
We can always ride to the pub!
Yes, its one night. Riding out Saturday, staying at the YHA and then riding back Sunday. The dorm we have booked at the moment sleeps 8, there are others available to sleep 2, 4 or 6 as well.
We can always ride to the pub!
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Hi Helen,
I'd be well up for this. I'll book the private room option.
Thanks,
Naomi
I'd be well up for this. I'll book the private room option.
Thanks,
Naomi
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Awesome!
Do you mean you'll book your own private room separately or you'd like a space in the dorm room we've booked?
Do you mean you'll book your own private room separately or you'd like a space in the dorm room we've booked?
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Yeah I'll book it separately. I've checked the website and there are still some smaller private rooms available so I'll get it booked this week Looking forwards to it!
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Hi Helen
Can you book me a space in the Dorm
Cheers
Dave
Can you book me a space in the Dorm
Cheers
Dave
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Will do! Glad you're joining us Dave
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While Helen is away touring through Scandinavia and the 2 other Simons areriding across the Alps and Apennines, I thought I'd give everyone an update on our touring weekend away.
There's no need to bring your fancy carbon summer bike. It's a touring weekend and the pace will be dictated by those that are carrying their camping gear.
If you have any questions or you want information on the best type of tent / cooker or sleeping mat please just ask.
The routes are
Route out - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39450878 stopping at The Hop Pocket
Route home - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39438435 stopping at Croome
Camping:
1. Helen Colson
2. Si Woodward
3. Dave Cole (Possible)
Bivvying
1. Andy Wrightson
Dorm:
1. Si Walker
2. Si Turner (if we can't persuade him to camp)
3. Alan Weaver
4. Colin Hall
Sorting own accomodation:
1. Naomi
Probable:
1. Andy Terry
There's no need to bring your fancy carbon summer bike. It's a touring weekend and the pace will be dictated by those that are carrying their camping gear.
If you have any questions or you want information on the best type of tent / cooker or sleeping mat please just ask.
The routes are
Route out - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39450878 stopping at The Hop Pocket
Route home - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39438435 stopping at Croome
Camping:
1. Helen Colson
2. Si Woodward
3. Dave Cole (Possible)
Bivvying
1. Andy Wrightson
Dorm:
1. Si Walker
2. Si Turner (if we can't persuade him to camp)
3. Alan Weaver
4. Colin Hall
Sorting own accomodation:
1. Naomi
Probable:
1. Andy Terry
Last edited by Simon Woodward on 28 May 2022 20:00, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Thanks Si!
Dave Cole said he might camp - weather dependant.
Bunk room has 8 spaces so plenty of room for others to join too!
Dave Cole said he might camp - weather dependant.
Bunk room has 8 spaces so plenty of room for others to join too!
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Im still really hopeful that I can make it, but my ongoing back problems "may" prove otherwise. But I am so looking forward to it, it would have to be very bad for me not to make it!!
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Alan, I'm sure you'll be fine. The pace will be slow and as your aware, I've also been suffering with sciatica and haven't ridden my bike at all this year.
Andy has decided to bivvy, so I've got a spare lightweight touring tent if anyone fancies giving it a go?
Andy has decided to bivvy, so I've got a spare lightweight touring tent if anyone fancies giving it a go?
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We have booked a table for dinner at 7pm here, it's a couple of miles from the hostel.
https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/restaurant
As we're quite a big group I need pre orders for starters and mains from you ASAP. Please met me know what you'd like and any relevant allergies or dietary requirements.
Menu: https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/s/Evening-Menu.pdf
[Edited to adjust dinner time]
https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/restaurant
As we're quite a big group I need pre orders for starters and mains from you ASAP. Please met me know what you'd like and any relevant allergies or dietary requirements.
Menu: https://www.innonthewye.co.uk/s/Evening-Menu.pdf
[Edited to adjust dinner time]
Last edited by Helen on 14 Jun 2022 13:03, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Helen,
Can I order
Pate
&
Fish & chips
Cheers
Can I order
Pate
&
Fish & chips
Cheers
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Same for me please
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Fission chips for me too please
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Thanks Helen
Could I have Bruschetta & Fish and chips please.
Could I have Bruschetta & Fish and chips please.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Sorry, forgot to add the Pate, starter, thanks.
Si Walker
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Pate & Wye Burger for me please H.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Thanks all!
Pushed dinner back to 7pm as we can't check in at the hostel until 5pm.
Pushed dinner back to 7pm as we can't check in at the hostel until 5pm.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
And another thing...
The hostel requires everyone to have photo ID when they check in. Please bring some (a driving license is fine).
The hostel requires everyone to have photo ID when they check in. Please bring some (a driving license is fine).
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I was chatting with Si W earlier as we can’t get into the YH till 5pm might it be worth the 2nd group leaving at 10am as opposed to 9 ? Any thoughts ?
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That sounds sensible, so to confirm
08:00 From Black Horse
Helen Colson (Camping)
Dave Cole (Camping)
Simon Woodward (Camping)
10:00 From Black Horse
Simon Walker (Dorm)
Simon Turner (Dorm)
Colin Hall (Dorm)
Alan Weaver (Dorm)
Andy Wrightson (Camping)
Naomi (Own Accommodation)
There's still spaces in both the camping field and dormitory if anyone else wants to come along.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Morning Helen
I am not sure if this is too late but Chris and I would be interested in joining your touring weekend - I wasn't aware of it until Phil mentioned it in his Monday morning update (we've been away cycling in the Yorkshire Dales - got home last night). We can't carry camping kit (at the moment!) so would need to have a bed in a dormitory - is there room? I think you mentioned you had booked a dorm for 8 (does the hostel allow mixed dorms? - it's a long time since I stayed in a YH) - let me know your thoughts and cost and I'll get back to you asap.
my mobile is 07757 616917 if you prefer to message / call.
Thanks
I am not sure if this is too late but Chris and I would be interested in joining your touring weekend - I wasn't aware of it until Phil mentioned it in his Monday morning update (we've been away cycling in the Yorkshire Dales - got home last night). We can't carry camping kit (at the moment!) so would need to have a bed in a dormitory - is there room? I think you mentioned you had booked a dorm for 8 (does the hostel allow mixed dorms? - it's a long time since I stayed in a YH) - let me know your thoughts and cost and I'll get back to you asap.
my mobile is 07757 616917 if you prefer to message / call.
Thanks
michelle
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Hello!
You're very welcome to join us, there is still space in the dorm and we can put whoever we want in it so as long as you're happy in a mixed dorm I don't have the exact cost to hand but with 6 in the dorm I think it'd be ~£20/person.
Could you let me know the following please:
1. Which ride you'd like to join (08:00 D-ish pace or 10:00 B-ish pace)
2. What you would like for dinner (I'll ask the pub to increase our booking)
All the key info is in the top post, but the bit to highlight is that you will need some photo ID in order to check in at the YHA.
You're very welcome to join us, there is still space in the dorm and we can put whoever we want in it so as long as you're happy in a mixed dorm I don't have the exact cost to hand but with 6 in the dorm I think it'd be ~£20/person.
Could you let me know the following please:
1. Which ride you'd like to join (08:00 D-ish pace or 10:00 B-ish pace)
2. What you would like for dinner (I'll ask the pub to increase our booking)
All the key info is in the top post, but the bit to highlight is that you will need some photo ID in order to check in at the YHA.
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Hi
Thanks
We'll go with 10am ride - if it's too quick, we'll just drop off and do our own pace.
For dinner - Chris would like the chicken burger and I would like the mushroom tagliatelle please.
And no problem about photo ID.
See you on Saturday - safe ride
Thanks
We'll go with 10am ride - if it's too quick, we'll just drop off and do our own pace.
For dinner - Chris would like the chicken burger and I would like the mushroom tagliatelle please.
And no problem about photo ID.
See you on Saturday - safe ride
michelle
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I'm going to go with the dorm as well
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
All sorted, thanks!
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Hi Helen
I'm going to come at 8am from the Black horse, not done much this month so will join the camper on journey if that's OK.
I'm going to come at 8am from the Black horse, not done much this month so will join the camper on journey if that's OK.
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Of course! See you there
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For information:
The distance to the pub for the evening meal is 2.2 miles each way (unless you fancy a swim!) which will take about 45 minutes to walk.
If you are thinking of cycling there, it may be prudent to take a cable lock and if it's dusk / dark, I guess lights or torch will be required.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39944456
There is NO WiFi at the hostel.
For those in the 8 bed bunk room I'm not sure how many plug sockets there are for charging up phones and devices so you may wish to take a power bank to charge your equipment.
If you want a cuppa on arrival I suggest taking a 'couple' of spoonfuls of coffee or tea bags (there is a kitchen)
Further info on the hostel is here.
https://hub.yha.org.uk/sites/default/fi ... ment_1.pdf
The distance to the pub for the evening meal is 2.2 miles each way (unless you fancy a swim!) which will take about 45 minutes to walk.
If you are thinking of cycling there, it may be prudent to take a cable lock and if it's dusk / dark, I guess lights or torch will be required.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39944456
There is NO WiFi at the hostel.
For those in the 8 bed bunk room I'm not sure how many plug sockets there are for charging up phones and devices so you may wish to take a power bank to charge your equipment.
If you want a cuppa on arrival I suggest taking a 'couple' of spoonfuls of coffee or tea bags (there is a kitchen)
Further info on the hostel is here.
https://hub.yha.org.uk/sites/default/fi ... ment_1.pdf
Si Walker
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
I have packed a four plug bank
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I have packed my swim stuff
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I have packed a wheel chair
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"
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Helen/Woody
Thanks so much for arranging this fab weekend v enjoyable
Hopefully the 1st of many.
H let us know what we owe you & how to pay
Thanks so much for arranging this fab weekend v enjoyable
Hopefully the 1st of many.
H let us know what we owe you & how to pay
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I can only echo what Si had already said, absolutely top weekend, thank you for organizing.
Still not sure about the "shortcut' from the pub back to the YHA though???
Great company with plenty of laughs along the way, thanks to everyone that made the weekend a success.
Roll on the next one l say!
Still not sure about the "shortcut' from the pub back to the YHA though???
Great company with plenty of laughs along the way, thanks to everyone that made the weekend a success.
Roll on the next one l say!
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"
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Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely will get some more sorted for the future. If you've got any thoughts on things you'd like to be different or what worked particularly well please let me know.
For those who shared in the bunk room (I think there were 6 of you in the end?) you owe me £18.17
Paypal to helencolson496@gmail.com or message me for bank details if you'd prefer to transfer that way.
For those who shared in the bunk room (I think there were 6 of you in the end?) you owe me £18.17
Paypal to helencolson496@gmail.com or message me for bank details if you'd prefer to transfer that way.
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Helen, thanks again for organising the tour; all very enjoyable. Ive paid via Paypal.
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A great couple of days with even better company laughs along the way so who could ask for more, thanks for organise I'd glady do it again even though someone snored the dorm out thanks again for organising
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"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"
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Here are some photos of the Wye Valley Touring weekend (most courtesy of Dave Cole). If anyone who took photos wishes to add then either PM or email me.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtuCGY3SozJwnFnRBLM ... i?e=UOHxqD
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtuCGY3SozJwnFnRBLM ... i?e=UOHxqD
Si Walker
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Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Glad to see it all went well. Sorry I couldn't be there.