Title: Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Mr Toad on January 05, 2004, 07:11:02 pm
Just thought you might want to know - I had a call today from BF saying that they have changed their schedule and will now not be running the proposed Portsmoth - Cherbourg run in June.
We were going to use this on the Wednesday evening for our main party...
We have managed to switch back to Portsmouth - Caen without extra charge, so they were quite decent about it. However, my advice would be to act fast if this might hit you - there can't be much space left on the Wed night Caen "Le Mans Special"!!
It woudn't be Le Mans without some drama in the transportation department would it?!
We were going to use this on the Wednesday evening for our main party...
We have managed to switch back to Portsmouth - Caen without extra charge, so they were quite decent about it. However, my advice would be to act fast if this might hit you - there can't be much space left on the Wed night Caen "Le Mans Special"!!
It woudn't be Le Mans without some drama in the transportation department would it?!
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on January 05, 2004, 11:39:12 pm
I'm an idiot, forget I said that, I am using P&O! :-X
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Robbo SPS on January 06, 2004, 02:03:33 pm
Just thought you might want to know - I had a call today from BF saying that they have changed their schedule and will now not be running the proposed Portsmoth - Cherbourg run in June.
We were going to use this on the Wednesday evening for our main party...
We have managed to switch back to Portsmouth - Caen without extra charge, so they were quite decent about it. However, my advice would be to act fast if this might hit you - there can't be much space left on the Wed night Caen "Le Mans Special"!!
It woudn't be Le Mans without some drama in the transportation department would it?!
We were going to use this on the Wednesday evening for our main party...
We have managed to switch back to Portsmouth - Caen without extra charge, so they were quite decent about it. However, my advice would be to act fast if this might hit you - there can't be much space left on the Wed night Caen "Le Mans Special"!!
It woudn't be Le Mans without some drama in the transportation department would it?!
I will see if my Co driver knows of any reason for this , he is i the know so to speak.
Will your party be going to the Rudmore pre ferry for a beer ??
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: pretzel on January 06, 2004, 02:27:29 pm
Will your party be going to the Rudmore pre ferry for a beer ??
Can't speak for Mr. Toad but we certainly will. The Shed Crew (including myself, Wishywashyman, Chicken, Mother Hen and others) will be calling in.
Looking forward to it as we have changed from our usual Brittany crossing to P&O this year and the latter's sailing time is at least 2 hours later - therefore more opportunity for beer and socialising after our journey down.
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Andy on January 06, 2004, 05:40:47 pm
i usually go by BF but this year could not get a price for a bike return under £150, what a rip off. i have got an unauthodox route now out to le harve back via cherbourg slow boats £130.
screwy huh. good luck with the bank robberies!!
screwy huh. good luck with the bank robberies!!
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Robbo SPS on January 07, 2004, 12:52:47 am
i usually go by BF but this year could not get a price for a bike return under £150, what a rip off. i have got an unauthodox route now out to le harve back via cherbourg slow boats £130.
screwy huh. good luck with the bank robberies!!
screwy huh. good luck with the bank robberies!!
Did you quote "Bike , ride or Performance bike " magazines , good discounts on the cheapest available crossing ??
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Barry on January 07, 2004, 05:41:26 pm
Tried to get an MCN or Bike discount for a bike in 2002, I was told it was not valid for sailings in LM week.
Worth trying again though.
Worth trying again though.
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Mr Toad on January 07, 2004, 05:59:16 pm
The main Beermountain party will indeed be in the Ranworth Cellars on Wed from around 18.00! I sadly will be on MB in a paddling pool with a cold beer looking after our pitch! I'll let all know nearer the time so we can wear a red rose or something and spot fellow team members for a beer...
PS They almost knocked that pub down 2 years ago for alternative use - don't know if it will be around in 2004?
PS They almost knocked that pub down 2 years ago for alternative use - don't know if it will be around in 2004?
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Robbo SPS on January 08, 2004, 06:53:22 pm
Tried to get an MCN or Bike discount for a bike in 2002, I was told it was not valid for sailings in LM week.
Worth trying again though.
Worth trying again though.
Bike are quoting an offer of upto 50% off , try quoting reference 61418.
Title: Re:Brittany Ferries - be aware!
Post by: Sidney on January 08, 2004, 09:52:38 pm
Y'all could try Poole to Cherbourg instead?
Usually go Portsmouth to Cherbourg ourselves but this route worked out cheaper this year and has day time sailings which depart and arrive at reasonable times. Not much further to go either.
Usually go Portsmouth to Cherbourg ourselves but this route worked out cheaper this year and has day time sailings which depart and arrive at reasonable times. Not much further to go either.
