|
|
DFR4
Mar 1, 2016 16:16:28 GMT
Post by Stella on Mar 1, 2016 16:16:28 GMT
Hi dudes!! Great organisational work every one. Many thanks. I can do the 9th July no problem but the 10th July may be a bit tricky. To cut a long story short, I manage my son's rock/power pop band AVISO and we have applied for a music festival slot on the 10th July. No guarantee that we will get picked of course but you never know... If all goes well I hope AVISO get an evening slot on the 10th July so I can do DFR 4 in the day and then shoot off to the gig. Ha ha, how 'rock and roll' does that sound?! If I can't make the 10th July because the festival gig slot is in the day, then at least I will be there for the 9th July. THERE IS NO WAY I AM MISSING DFR 4 BECAUSE OF WORK COMMITMENTS. NEVER AGAIN WILL THAT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Speaking of my son's band AVISO, any chance of a quick shameless plug? You never know, some of you might like their music! You can see/hear AVISO on youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCflSc-twT62t1JObiSPhmlgAnd, see what's happening on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aviso2015/?ref=bookmarksOkay, no more plugs! Cheers Steve Doh! I forgot to say, my son Tom is the drummer. With a manager like me I fear the band are doomed - a life of poverty and obscurity beckons... |
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 1, 2016 16:18:55 GMT
Post by Stella on Mar 1, 2016 16:18:55 GMT
Doh! I forgot to say, my son Tom is the drummer. With a manager like me I fear the band are doomed - a life of poverty and obscurity beckons... You better not miss it again. Hi, all. Very sorry to not have been around. Just popping in to confirm that 9/10th of July is fine by me, too. Thanks, Jem, for getting in touch. As I said, I've already planned the DFR weekend for the rest of my life. :-) |
|
robt
Viscount
Posts: 562 
|
DFR4
Mar 1, 2016 20:07:35 GMT
Post by robt on Mar 1, 2016 20:07:35 GMT
Great to have you back, Stella! OK, now that the gang's all here, this is the plan: Resisting the acknowledged attraction of Coniston Water and the L'Ancienne ride,
DFR4 will be on the weekend of Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July 2016 in Warwickshire. Hooray!!!Campsite/base: Mousely House Farm, Case Lane, Hatton, CV35 7JG Owner: Simon Hughes. Tel:07443 475434 (0900-1800hrs, e-mail only outside office hours, please) Pitch price per night, includes:
2 Adults, tent, caravan or
motorhome plus awning. | High Season 1/7/16 - 4/9/16 | | Non-Electric pitch | £20 per night* | | 2 Adults plus electric hook-up | £25 per night* | | Pup tent on shared pitch | £5 per night | | Extra adult | £3 per night | | Children 3-15 yrs | £3 per night | | Dogs | £1 per night | | Visitors (max 4 per camping unit) | £3 per person |
applies at the weekend for regular camping. So a 'minimum' campsite booking will be 2 x £20 = £40 for a non-electric pitch for two nights for up to two people. Pitches can only be reserved on receipt of full payment. Early booking is recommended to secure your pitch. If we confirm numbers early, Simon will group us together. Full refund given for cancellations with 7 days or more notice prior to date of arrival for normal camping. No refund will given after this time. Alternative dates will be offered if available. As an alternative, Luxury 4-person Bell tents (@£90/night), Retro 2-berth Caravans (@£55/night) and an Eldiss 6-Berth Caravan (@90/night) are also available for hire. Single night bookings can be made for these 'glamping' options. Untitled by RMT@261, on Flickr
Mousely House Farm also offer self-catering barn cottages if you're planning to stay a little longer or prefer the luxury of solid walls. Simon is keen to know who is going to be on the site during any weekend, which is comforting for Child Protection purposes, hence the 'visitor' charges. I propose to make an initial booking for two pitches in my name, and I will put a 4-man tent on each of them for the Friday and Saturday nights. I'm happy to offer spaces in these tents on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone who can only make it for one night or who is happy to share a tent with up to three other people in the name of economy. Post here or PM me to reserve a place. I will discuss with Simon how we manage any changes of personnel between Friday and Saturday evenings. As an experiment, I'll offer up this 'register' of who's planning to come, the size of their party and whether you've booked and paid yet. You should (might) be able to copy and add to it if you're familiar with the way spreadsheets work: | Pitch no. | Lead name | Persons | Booked & paid? | | 1. | RobT | 2(+) | 02/03/2016 | | 2. | RobT | 2(+) | 02/03/2016 | | 3. |
|
|
| | 4. |
|
|
| | 5. |
|
|
| | 6. |
|
|
| | 7. |
|
|
| | 8. |
|
|
|
For details of the route for the main Saturday ride, see posts above. Approx. 25 miles and possibly the same number of pubs. A Sunday ride to Stratford-upon-Avon is a possibility for those interested. Maybe after the Sprockit-led 'Sparrowfart' ride has returned for breakfast. So find the shed keys, and get your steeds tuned, polished and ready for the Viscount & Lambert Bikes Forum ride of the year! Looking forward to seeing you all, Rob. |
|
Jem
Viscount
?
Posts: 3,418
|
DFR4
Mar 1, 2016 20:14:03 GMT
Post by Jem on Mar 1, 2016 20:14:03 GMT
Great stuff Rob. I will sort out my bookings asap. Just thought I'd reply and say thanks for the work on this.
So, main 'inclusive' ride for as many riders as possible on the Saturday. Gathering 11am, for 20-30 minutes circling the car park , ride at 11.30?
Then Sunday could be a different ride of some kind?
Looking forward to it very much!
|
|
robt
Viscount
Posts: 562
|
DFR4
Mar 1, 2016 21:01:55 GMT
Post by robt on Mar 1, 2016 21:01:55 GMT
Hi , Lesley and myself would like to participate again if thats ok. Probably camp one maybe two nights depending upon schedules and fitness , it's early days. The ride was great last year we both enjoyed ir Ray Ray, you and Lesley don't need anyone's permission to join us - it will be great to see you both. See above for booking information, and click here for an indication of the proposed route. Rob. |
|
robt
Viscount
Posts: 562
|
DFR4
Mar 2, 2016 16:15:15 GMT
Post by robt on Mar 2, 2016 16:15:15 GMT
I've just booked two tent pitches for up to four people each. Simon is fine with that, so long as I can confirm who the people will be in advance. Please let me know if you want one of these places to put your head down on Friday or Saturday night. Simon asked me to encourage you all to confirm your reservations (by making payment in full) as soon as you are able to. The camping season is about to begin, and bookings are already coming in from next weekend right through the summer with some weekends sold out already, so " Book early to avoid disappointment"!  Simon suggests that you mention the Viscount cycles group when booking so that he can gather us into a group of pitches. Each pitch includes space to park a car if required (2 cars maximum per pitch). Earliest arrival on any booked day is 2:00pm (latest is 7:00 pm, so please let Simon and me know if you're going to struggle to get away from work/home on Friday 8th in order to make that time). Depart before 1200 noon (11:00 am for anyone who chooses the 'Glamping' options) if you're not booked in for the following evening. I'll also need to identify and book in any day visitors (Max, Dracco?), but I can co-ordinate that nearer the time. I will need to know if you'll want to park a car on site if you're only coming for the day, so we can plan parking spaces. Here comes Summer! Though it was snowing here earlier today... Rob. |
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 3, 2016 14:05:49 GMT
Post by Stella on Mar 3, 2016 14:05:49 GMT
Also big thank you for organising. Somehow the Moosely Farm rings a bell. Did we consider it in the past? Looks fab.
I'll be staying two nights again.
Not sure if Jem is able to help me out with a tent and sleeping bag again? Very much looking forward to see you all.
|
|
robt
Viscount
Posts: 562
|
DFR4
Mar 3, 2016 15:13:47 GMT
Post by robt on Mar 3, 2016 15:13:47 GMT
Stella, It will be lovely to see you again - I hope that your wrist is all mended now. | Pitch no. | Lead name | Persons | Booked & paid?
| | 1 | RobT | 2(+) | 02/03/2016 | | 2 | RobT | 2(+) | 02/03/2016
| | 3 | Sooper8 (Jem) | ? | ? | | 4 | Stella | ? | ? | | 5 |
|
|
| | 6 |
|
|
| | 7 |
|
|
| | 8 |
|
|
|
I'm sure that if Jem can't find you a tent and sleeping bag, I will be able to - I expect to be able to borrow a tent or two from the Scout Group that I help with, so how big a tent would you like?  or  ? |
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 3, 2016 19:17:23 GMT
Post by Stella on Mar 3, 2016 19:17:23 GMT
Cheers, Rob.
My wrist isn't there yet. Lots of physio to get back to normal (painless) range of movement. I'm getting there. Should be all good by the time of the rally.
Tent wise: well, you saw the coffin (just kidding, Jem) I stayed in last year, so I'm not really demanding. The second one you have there is perfectly fine for me. :-)
Will be really nice to see you all again. Hope I'll be less tired and cranky.
Oh, and I'll likely be on my own. If not, I'll let you know. Two nights.
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 4, 2016 8:00:15 GMT
Post by velocipete on Mar 4, 2016 8:00:15 GMT
I'll be there Rob,Friday and Saturday nights. A friend may do the ride with us on her Tony Oliver Tourer,
but I think she has enough sense to sleep at home as she only lives about 1/2 hour away.
Not paid yet,will get around to it soon,may use my tent or sleep in the car if wet.
Thanks for your hard work.
Cheers,
Pete.
|
|
Jem
Viscount
?
Posts: 3,418
|
Post by Jem on Mar 11, 2016 14:06:47 GMT
I booked in for 2x nights in van.
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 12, 2016 13:04:05 GMT
Post by Stella on Mar 12, 2016 13:04:05 GMT
I just booked for 2 nights. Looking forward to see everyone.
Just a quick note: we need to make sure that we meet everyone, who doesn't stay, outside the site, as
1. they'd have to pay £3 to visit and
2. we don't know who might show up, as in previous years, some of the regulars aren't posting on here, or are members, but still enjoy coming along. We cannot possibly predict who'll turn up.
|
|
rmw
Viscount
Posts: 144 
|
DFR4
Mar 12, 2016 21:18:45 GMT
Post by rmw on Mar 12, 2016 21:18:45 GMT
Late to the party as usual. I think I can do the date, but need to check with family, as I have quite a few cycling weekends already scheduled. CTC Tri-Vets and Eroica.
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 13, 2016 3:44:33 GMT
Post by triitout on Mar 13, 2016 3:44:33 GMT
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 22, 2016 23:28:54 GMT
Post by lewisg on Mar 22, 2016 23:28:54 GMT
Well this all looks very promising! Whilst I've been absent from the boards of late rest assured that DFRs are never far from my mind.
We're off to Le second best gathering of bicycles from 4th - 10th July. I think we fly back (into Bristol) on the 9th and will be back to work on the 11th so don't expect me/us sadly.
However, should Pete come back from his first night pub recce with a plus one don't be too surprised.
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 23, 2016 7:18:10 GMT
Post by velocipete on Mar 23, 2016 7:18:10 GMT
Lewis,what are you saying? I'll just have to con someone else into a trip to the pub(s) this year.
Cheers,
Pete.
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 23, 2016 7:34:29 GMT
via mobile
Post by lewisg on Mar 23, 2016 7:34:29 GMT
Sadly it looks as though you may have to Pete - not that there was any conning involved last year! I will check my flight times however and if there's time, 100 odd miles in my legs, and a few 'spare' quid in my pocket who knows...
|
|
Jem
Viscount
?
Posts: 3,418
|
DFR4
Mar 23, 2016 19:01:28 GMT
Post by Jem on Mar 23, 2016 19:01:28 GMT
Sadly it looks as though you may have to Pete - not that there was any conning involved last year! I will check my flight times however and if there's time, 100 odd miles in my legs, and a few 'spare' quid in my pocket who knows... Lewis, you are going to be greatly missed if you aren't there. The way Rob has booked some tents, it would be virtually free if you bring a sleeping bag and kip in a communal tent- so eve if you can only make it for the Saturday night and an early Sunday morning ride, it would be great to see you! |
|
robt
Viscount
Posts: 562
|
DFR4
Mar 23, 2016 22:02:26 GMT
Post by robt on Mar 23, 2016 22:02:26 GMT
Sadly it looks as though you may have to Pete - not that there was any conning involved last year! I will check my flight times however and if there's time, 100 odd miles in my legs, and a few 'spare' quid in my pocket who knows... Lewis, you are going to be greatly missed if you aren't there. The way Rob has booked some tents, it would be virtually free if you bring a sleeping bag and kip in a communal tent- so eve if you can only make it for the Saturday night and an early Sunday morning ride, it would be great to see you! Lewis, If you're able to make it up on the Saturday evening and want to travel light, I can easily provide a spare sleeping bag and mattress. You're welcome to one of the 'communal' spaces in the tents I have booked. FYI, return advance rail ticket Bristol Parkway to Warwick Parkway via B'ham New St/Moor St (out:depart1709/arrive1915 Saturday (so in the pub by 8 o'clock), return: depart1432/arrive1654 Sunday) currently listing at £37.60. Cycle carriage £0.00. Rob. |
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 24, 2016 0:33:14 GMT
via mobile
Post by lewisg on Mar 24, 2016 0:33:14 GMT
Thanks guys. I think it'll be a case of wait and see tbh. Certainly it'll be the main thing on my mind between now and then. I'll even be dreaming of DFR at the TDF!
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 24, 2016 0:40:59 GMT
via mobile
Post by lewisg on Mar 24, 2016 0:40:59 GMT
DFR4 shout out and link to this thread added to the Viscount Owners Cycling Club Facebook page.
For those members not on fb we're up to 38 likes/members including more from the US and South America!
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Mar 24, 2016 0:47:49 GMT
via mobile
Post by lewisg on Mar 24, 2016 0:47:49 GMT
Just checked my flight details - we land around 7pm on the 10th so I really won't make it after all. I'll put an evening ride in when I get home though. Pete can do my drinking for me.
|
|
|
|
Post by velocipete on Mar 24, 2016 7:19:39 GMT
Just send a large number of beer vouchers and I'll help ease your pain at missing out.
I'll even post pictures of beer on facebook for you!
Cheers,
Pete.
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Apr 3, 2016 11:33:40 GMT
Post by Stella on Apr 3, 2016 11:33:40 GMT
Just checked my flight details - we land around 7pm on the 10th so I really won't make it after all. I'll put an evening ride in when I get home though. Pete can do my drinking for me. Noooooooooooo!  That's just not right! I agree with the others: you'll be missed. I'll happily go to the pub with Pete, though, you're hardly replaceable. |
|
|
|
DFR4
Apr 3, 2016 11:37:57 GMT
Post by Stella on Apr 3, 2016 11:37:57 GMT
Just tried to book tickets, btw., but it seems it's 'too' far ahead for East Midland Trains. Tut
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Apr 6, 2016 19:50:38 GMT
via mobile
Post by raymondo on Apr 6, 2016 19:50:38 GMT
I have booked a pitch for the dfr4. We are coming up from Dorset as we are on holiday that week in the new forest. Nice finish to the week at dfr4.
See you all there.
Ray and Lesley
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Apr 6, 2016 20:41:40 GMT
Post by sprockit on Apr 6, 2016 20:41:40 GMT
Have confirmed my booking today.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again in July.
|
|
robt
Viscount
Posts: 562
|
DFR4
Apr 12, 2016 16:08:02 GMT
Post by robt on Apr 12, 2016 16:08:02 GMT
Just tried to book tickets, btw., but it seems it's 'too' far ahead for East Midland Trains. Tut Stella, If you're planning to come up the Chiltern Line from London Marylebone(MYB) to Warwick Parkway(WRP) or Hatton(HTN)*, try booking directly at the Chiltern Railways website, or at the Marylebone ticket office. The National Rail enquiries website is currently only offering tickets up to 4th July, possibly awaiting the formal publication of the full summer timetable, and EM Trains probably access the same system. Since you wouldn't be allowed to put your bike onto a peak time train anyway, you can buy a standard off-peak return ticket for £29.00 (NB, an off-peak single is £28.90, so your return trip is only 10p!). This would allow you to use Friday afternoon trains up to the 1540 departure out of Marylebone on the 8th July (which arrives into WRP at 1750  ) or from the 1915 departure out of MYB (arr. WRP 2042  - we'll see you in the pub!), as all trains departing MYB between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays are classed as 'peak' services. All the Saturday and Sunday services are classed as off-peak, so you can take any train back to MYB over the weekend with an off-peak return ticket. *Getting a ticket to Hatton would allow you to avoid part of the 5 mile uphill ride from WRP to the campsite, but you would need to change at WRP and wait for an (infrequent) local service to take you to Hatton. You're probably better planning to ride from WRP up the nearby Grand Union canal towpath, pausing for breath to enjoy the views as you pedal up the flight of Hatton Locks, then coming off the canal at the Tom o'the Wood pub and riding into the campsite through Rowington. I guess it will depend on the weather on the day! Let's assume we'll all be bathed in glorious sunshine by the 8th July but, if not, I'm planning to provide a shuttle service around the local stations with a bike rack on the roof of the car if the weather conditions are anything worse than mildly moist. There are alternative Virgin and London Midland train services on the West Coast Main Line from Euston, to either Coventry or Berkswell stations, but these drop you further from the campsite than you'd need to travel across London to get from Euston to Marylebone, so the Chiltern services from MYB are my recommendation for anyone travelling by train from London. I'm happy to help with anyone's train-related or other travel queries for DFR4. Sooper8, Stella, Raymondo and Sprockit are already booked in. Don't leave it too late! (Please accept my apologies if I have displayed my train-spotting tendencies in this post!) Rob |
|
|
|
DFR4
Apr 23, 2016 13:47:39 GMT
via mobile
Post by whippet on Apr 23, 2016 13:47:39 GMT
Just called Simon at the camp site to book this. Shall I bring a barrel?
|
|
|
|
DFR4
Apr 23, 2016 18:58:54 GMT
Post by velocipete on Apr 23, 2016 18:58:54 GMT
|
|
) or from the 1915 departure out of MYB (arr. WRP 2042 
- we'll see you in the pub!), as all trains departing MYB between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays are classed as 'peak' services. All the Saturday and Sunday services are classed as off-peak, so you can take any train back to MYB over the weekend with an off-peak return ticket.
