http://www.londonfgss.com/ Touring, travelling with a bike, holidays with a bike, etc. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://static.londonfgss.com/images/londonfgss/misc/rss.jpg http://www.londonfgss.com/ http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread33472.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:10 GMT my commute is Camberwell New Road Vauxhall Bridge Embankment past Cheyne Walk Gunter grove and then carry onto A4 (opp big Sainsburys) West... my commute is

Camberwell New Road
Vauxhall Bridge
Embankment past Cheyne Walk
Gunter grove and then carry onto A4 (opp big Sainsburys)
West on A4 getting off before Hammersmith Flyover
Kings Road all the way to Gunnersbury

Would you amend? ]]> mowgster http://www.londonfgss.com/thread33472.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread33415.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:56 GMT Hey, Pls can I request a daily commute route from W Hampstead (W End Lane/o2 centre) to Moorgate? Cheers, :D Hey,

Pls can I request a daily commute route from W Hampstead (W End Lane/o2 centre) to Moorgate?

Cheers,
:D ]]> __C2__ http://www.londonfgss.com/thread33415.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread33406.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:12 GMT If anyone's interested, sheep and I are going to tour the island, also probably chris punk.

If you fancy it, get in touch.

Past that, have you been? How are the roads? Any places you'd say are amazing and the best ever in the world? ]]> blind dan http://www.londonfgss.com/thread33406.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread33374.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:41 GMT In a few weeks I'll be setting off for the Netherlands, where I don't know a soul or a lick of Dutch. Are there any other forumengers presently stationed there? I've been before, although only for a few days at a time, so I need some advice.

Firstly, I assume the canal belt, Jordaan, etc., will be relatively out of my price range for accommodation, so what's a nice place to stay that won't break the bank? What's a reasonable price for rent? Flatmates or one bedroom?

I'm a freelance journalist, and just found out that my main magazine client is folding, effective immediately, I've got some cash saved up + some contacts in the city, although they are mostly big-name advertising and creative agencies, but I'm going to need to find another source of stable income. Courier-work would be ideal, but lack of comprehension in Dutch will probably be a barrier. Does anyone know of good work for native English speakers? Willing to do anything pretty much, outside of construction and prostitution.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Cheers,

Dan ]]> beatbeatbeta http://www.londonfgss.com/thread33374.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread33227.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:51:53 GMT In 2010, I was looking to go on some sort of cycling holiday,

My idea was that it would be on one of these 'supported' rides, where a bike and van-support is included, somewhere warm, in europe, like spain.

Does anyone have any experience of any of the online agents and companies who specialise in these types of holiday? and any recommendations of a company or location to go for...???

potentially looking for a week to 2 weeks of challenging road cycling, fitness not really an issue, jut looking to cycle some good roads, get some good weather and get some good beer.

any urls or recomendations welcomed,
anyone done anything like this in the past?

Cheers
Rich ]]> barber http://www.londonfgss.com/thread33227.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread32789.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:03:35 GMT So I'm being shipped off to Copenhagen for a month to work on a project for the COP15 UN summit.

I need to know how expensive it is there, I've looked online and it seems to be one of the most expensive places in Europe if not the world.

My boss is offering me an extra £300 expenses for a month. Now normally I have about £500 spending/saving money in London after bills, rent, and general outgoings like food shopping. So while I'm not rolling in it by any means, I get by. I obviously don't want to make any sacrifices in terms of lifestyle and going out while I'm there, so what I need to know is can you actually have a decent social life, and eat out two or three times a week, have a few pints in a pub after work, watch films, go out, etc. for the princely sum of around 6500 DKK a month? Or should I really be asking for more expense money?

My accommodation will be taken care of, I just don't want to be sitting at home watching Danish X-Factor because I haven't been precocious enough to make a correct demand on my work.

On the Upside I will be bringing a bike and look forward to meeting the Copenhagen fixed crew. Maybe Polo and some rides will be happening in the month from 20Nov- 20 Dec? ]]> mobidog http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32789.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread32438.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:57:08 GMT I'm travelling in India for a month with some friends and am then going to Thailand for 10 days from the 10th Jan. My mate who was coming to Thailand has dropped out so I was wondering if any of you guys have suggestions where to go what to do during the time I am there? ]]> joe1983 http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32438.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread32250.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:46:41 GMT Hey Big People. As some of you may or may not know, I took redundancy from work, and am planning on travelling the world with a bike, for the next... Hey Big People.

As some of you may or may not know, I took redundancy from work, and am planning on travelling the world with a bike, for the next year or so.
This thread is for you to keep in contact with me, if I haven't invited you to the book of face group, devoted to my travels.
And also for you to give me:
hints/tips/suggestions/people to hang with/floors to crash on/forums to join/things I absolutely cannot miss, in the various locales I'll be seeing as I'm all over our glorious globe.

Below is my current itinerary, think of it as a work in progress, I know approximate dates when I'd like to be somewhere, but no tickets have been booked and its down to me renting my flat as well.

I'm hoping to leave these shores end of november, beginning of december. Don't worry there will be some sort of Bright Times inspired leaving party type thing, so you can bid me a fond fare thee well.

So put useful info here and I'll be forever in your debt.

Current Rough Itinerary

Tokyo - Osaka
Hong Kong
Thailand
Melbourne
Sydney
New Zealand
Buenos Aires
Rio De Janeiro
Barbados
Jamaica
Miami
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
San Francisco
Seattle
Vancouver
New York ]]> cornelius blackfoot http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32250.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread32113.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:31 GMT I've fancied breaking into my local athletics track for some illicit keirin for a while now. The picture below is of Russian cyclists on their Moscow Olympic Swimming Pool roof which has made me think I should up my ambitions.

Post stories of mad spots you've ridden, or plan to ride.



Spotted on Rotterdam FG and great pics on Lockedcog. ]]> miro_o http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32113.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread32105.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:47 GMT HI, I'm moving to London and going to be staying in Greenwich for a bit but working in Kings Cross.

I've heard I might be able to cycle on some canal and through the Greenwich foot tunnel..

Any route suggestions for me? Your help is appreciated.

I found one cycle route planner but is the best way just to grab an A to Z and ride and ride?

Cheers ]]> weazlepopper http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32105.html http://www.londonfgss.com/newpostinthread32016.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:00:26 GMT Thought it might be handy to post the codes for the Times promotion on Eurostar fares. Looks like you can get two returns for £90 with it,... Thought it might be handy to post the codes for the Times promotion on Eurostar fares.

Looks like you can get two returns for £90 with it, booking before Nov 3 and travelling before March.

You need three... I have two.

1. Wine
2. Relax

Any more??

I feel a trip coming on... ]]> maxl http://www.londonfgss.com/thread32016.html