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Post by peterbryson on Sept 25, 2014 20:25:31 GMT 1
I am on for it, looks like the Alps will wait another year.
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Post by Graham B on Sept 25, 2014 20:36:38 GMT 1
Ok, names I have so far are as follows:
1. Roisin McI
2. Ruth B
3. Graham B
4. Kevin W
5. Marty McA
6. Beverley P
7. Chris M
8. Jim McM
9. Linda F
10. Eddie D
11. Emma J
12. Peter B
13. Anne M
14. John R
15. Stephen W (TBC)
16. Lisa M (TBC)
17. Conor R (TBC)
18. Gavin McConvey (TBC)
19. Davy Robb (TBC)
Let me know if you are hoping to go and your name isn't on this list. Once I get 20 confirmed names I will make the reservations and start collecting deposits!
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Post by anne33 on Sept 29, 2014 20:27:25 GMT 1
Hi Graham..Would you please check if John and I are on your list for Majorca..Many thanks
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Post by anne33 on Sept 29, 2014 23:40:25 GMT 1
Hi Graham..I am not sure if my message was posted. John and I would like to join the group to Majorca, if still possible
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Post by Graham B on Sept 30, 2014 8:15:41 GMT 1
Hi Anne, that's great, I have added your names to the list.
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Post by saintdavy on Sept 30, 2014 12:28:17 GMT 1
Not 100% on the dates just yet, but put me down. Any non cyclists going??
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Post by Graham B on Sept 30, 2014 14:40:43 GMT 1
Good man Davy. We will need to know for definite in the next week or two.
Re the non-cyclists, Peter might be bringing his wife and kids. No other wives, husbands, significant others as yet, but sure you might start a trend!
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Post by anne33 on Sept 30, 2014 21:50:30 GMT 1
Hi Graham..Thank you for adding John and I..oops...number 13, lucky for some!!! Will be a great trip
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Post by bernadettemonaghan on Oct 1, 2014 18:07:41 GMT 1
Im going out on 26th with Ballymena gang so will miss the Dromara trip. I'm sure I'll get a bit of stick for this but I'm a big girl so I can hadle that! In an ideal world I'd love go go for the two weeks but that wd be pushing it! If no-one minds me putting my tuppenth worth in, just to say, I've stayed at Pollensa Park and it's great value and really handy to the beach. I think it's really important to get your flights booked asap, as the price goes up very quickly.
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Post by Graham B on Oct 1, 2014 22:29:42 GMT 1
Thanks Bernie.
Given that time is of the essence, could those of you who are listed as TBC above please get back to me ASAP to confirm, and we'll get the flights booked. Anyone else who is interested, speak up!!!
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Post by Graham B on Oct 1, 2014 23:03:30 GMT 1
Just checked and flights have already gone up a few quid, so we need to move fast to avoid any more increases. I'm happy to book the flights for others if required, but to avoid being left out of pocket, I would need money up front. I think it would be quicker and simpler for everyone to just book their own flights direct at www.jet2.com. Flight details as follows: Outbound: Belfast to Palma Sun 19th April 2015 Time: 08.00 Flight number : LS361 Return: Palma to Belfast Sun 26th April 2015 Time: 12:30 Flight number: LS362 Let me know if any problems getting booked. Please post here to confirm when you have booked your flights  |
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Post by saintdavy on Oct 2, 2014 12:42:23 GMT 1
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Post by Graham B on Oct 2, 2014 13:47:32 GMT 1
Davy, most people I have spoken to are planning to hire a bike, although I think I will bring my own as I don't have much hope getting a rental bike in my size.
Stuart Hall are offering bike hire for a week for £95, but I don't know what specification that is.
Pro cycle hire seem to be one of the biggest bike hire companies (www.procyclehire.com). Their cheapest rental is 140 Euro per week. Have looked at a couple of other shops and their prices for a week range from 16 to 25 Euro per day + VAT, so similar prices.
It's £60 to bring your bike on the plane, and there is a company in Belfast that hires bike boxes for £40 a week, so it works out about the same to bring your own, however this doesn't take into account the risk of it getting damaged.
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Post by lisa on Oct 2, 2014 19:08:35 GMT 1
I'm bringing my own. It's cheaper and I'd rather ride my own bike. I've flown loads with bike (inc. my good carbon cyclocross bike) and have never had any problems. That was in a rubbish soft case, which I'll probably upgrade next year. I believe the handlers have all been told to be very careful with bikes because of expensive claims coming in. In terms of spec, the bikes the guys hired for last year's Majorca trip all seemed pretty decent.
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Post by badger on Oct 3, 2014 15:14:30 GMT 1
I hired a decent carbon bike last year from pro cycling who I found very good to deal with. If I was hiring again (I'm bringing my own this time......great roads) I would upgrade the wheels they supplied to something like Mavic Ksyrium SLs or equivalent.
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Post by peterbryson on Oct 5, 2014 13:21:50 GMT 1
I am booked and taking my own bike
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Post by rayme on Oct 8, 2014 16:33:54 GMT 1
Hi Graham Would you add me and my wife Andra to the list.
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Post by Graham B on Oct 9, 2014 10:15:45 GMT 1
Hi Raymond, yes, by all means, great to have you onboard! Are you happy to book your flights yourself (details above)?
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Post by rayme on Oct 9, 2014 13:55:26 GMT 1
Hi Graham, i have my seats booked today. Taking my bike.
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Post by Graham B on Oct 9, 2014 16:15:59 GMT 1
Great stuff Raymond. Will be posting tonight regarding payment for the accommodation package, watch this space.
Cheers.
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