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Tdf cambridge

Simon.R
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10 Jun 2014 09:40 #25 by Simon.R

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looks good, although the talk of wristbands for priority service suggests it might be busy and that those without VIP privileges might be dangerously close to the Morris Dancing

www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk/tdf/

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Gerrard
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10 Jun 2014 10:20 #26 by Gerrard

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I wonder how many VIP packages they have sold. Sounds good £10 for a free drink.

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tregigoat
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10 Jun 2014 10:21 - 10 Jun 2014 10:27 #27 by tregigoat

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Do you think we would be allowed to bring our own picnic?

Christian T

Last edit: 10 Jun 2014 10:27 by tregigoat.

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geoffrey smith
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11 Jun 2014 20:40 #28 by geoffrey smith

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hi there having sat at the side of the road on a few occasions for up to 8 hrs only for the "Peleton" to swish pass in 30 second,,,i suggest that a ride out to the nearest spot would be appropriate, i can assure you that you will see nobody but 210 bike riders and a blurr of colour.... just being realistic !! not a defeatist ah ah i am up for any bike ride to see it though.G... :kiss:

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gaddy
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12 Jun 2014 14:43 #29 by gaddy

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Hi G
so in your opinion if I go to cambridge am i likely to get near the teams etc
if not im going to cycle down to saffron walden ?

jason

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Martin K
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13 Jun 2014 09:51 #30 by Martin K

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Start in Cambridge isn't until 12.30 so there would be time to check out things there in the morning then ride out to a better location to watch them fly past.
I'll be working there that day on a stand on the other side of Gonville Place with a great view of things

, only problem is I'll be stuck there for the whole day

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geoffrey smith
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13 Jun 2014 19:50 #31 by geoffrey smith

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Hi Gaddy quite right.see the peleton sign on,, have a quick look at the sky bus, then ride along the route until some guy shouts at you to "get off the road the Tour de Farce " is coming... you will see nobody after that except a blurr and wizz and they have gone ...give me a bell later next week will come with you..G

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26 Jun 2014 04:17 #32 by Chrisbpr

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Well I'm still up for Grancester if anyone else fancies it....few nice looking pubs nearby too

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Arron Bird
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26 Jun 2014 10:48 #33 by Arron Bird

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Hi

Me and a few others were planning a ride out and a watch be better in a group.

Has anything definitive been decided at all

If its genuinely a bit of a waste of time are we better of sacking the ride out and just going to Cambridge to see the buses etc.

Please let me know

Thanks

Arron.

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geoffrey smith
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26 Jun 2014 17:40 #34 by geoffrey smith

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hi there for me i would set off from the Mk Square at about 09.00 hrs..plod off to the start/ park area and suck and see..then ride down the route pick a good spot.(pub//beer.coffee etc ) and sit down and wait.it would be a good time to get to know each of us and have a good day out.. i can assure you it will be MANIC within 1to 2 kms of the start/sign on area...see ya. i am up for it.Geoff

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Chrisbpr
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26 Jun 2014 17:55 #35 by Chrisbpr

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Cracking idea... I'm up for that.

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garyn
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26 Jun 2014 18:47 #36 by garyn

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geoffrey wrote:
hi there for me i would set off from the Mk Square at about 09.00 hrs..plod off to the start/ park area and suck and see..then ride down the route pick a good spot.(pub//beer.coffee etc ) and sit down and wait.it would be a good time to get to know each of us and have a good day out.. i can assure you it will be MANIC within 1to 2 kms of the start/sign on area...see ya. i am up for it.Geoff

Only problem with that is you can't ride down the route, makes no sense to me.

www.cambridge.gov.uk/le-tour-cambridge-route

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