Next week's sub-24 ride will be on Saturday 6th October.
Yes, Saturday.
That will allow us to start a little earlier and go a little further. This time last year we rode to Porkkala, saw some deer, great Ruska, and the Milky Way. However, not everything went to plan...
The ride from Bemböle is approximately 40 km which comes out at around three hours. From Kirkkonummi train station it is a 22 km ride, that's a couple of hours very of easy riding. Taking your bike on the train is simple and free, so don't be shy. The carriage for bikes has a picture of a bike on it.We could meet at Bemböle at 3:30 pm, Kirkkonummi at 5 pm? Last year we managed to arrive in the dark - a contributing factor to our overall misery. So, I recommend those times to leave some room for error. Please comment with suggestions or changes.
I really hope for a few more riding buddies this month!...
p.s. Thanks to Olivier for organising what will prove to be a very memorable November edition. Thanks also to the guys at Pyörähuolto for helping me with my stolen wheel - I really cannot recommend this place highly enough for good service and good English! Finally, if something important happens on our Facebook page, please copy it into the comments section of the blog - some of us don't use FB (or is it just me?)...
HERE IS A MAP OF PORKKALA SHOWING FACILITIES (NOTE:THERE IS A WELL FOR WATER). SOMEONE ALWAYS HAS EXTRA ROOM IN THEIR TENT SO LONG AS YOU DON'T SNORE. OR SMELL. WE HAVE ALSO HAD SOME GOOD EXPERIENCES WITH SLEEPING IN THE COOKING SHELTERS.
I'LL ALSO ADD HERE THAT REGULAR RIDERS USUALLY HAVE ALL THE COOKING AND FIRE-MAKING EQUIPMENT NECESSARY AS WELL AS TOOLS TO FIX BROKEN BIKES. BRING SOME FOOD AND DRINK THOUGH. EVENING TEA AND MORNING COFFEE IS ON ME...
Looking forward to this one. I will meet you all at Kirkkonummi at 5pm, and will text Lee if I feel brave enough to bike from Bemböle. X Nick
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you back Nick! I have a friend coming from Oslo for the weekend, I'll try to get him on board, and I'll let you know where we're meeting you.
ReplyDeletePorkala! Yeah. Count me in. I publish the thing on Couchsurfing forum. let's see.
ReplyDeleteHei remind me, what is up in November?
ReplyDelete-Dima
Hi Dima,
ReplyDeleteI'm putting here the information from the event on facebook for all to see:
Olivier:
For the very dark ride of the 2.11, we will have a special destination. It is slightly haunted house belonging to an outdoor club. I happened to be a member of that club and they say it is OK to bring guests.
Take your sauna kit and 15 euro cash. No need for tent but bring sleeping bag and eventually mats.
On saturday, you will have the choice to stay there fore the day for cleaning talkot and special gala dinner and practise your Finnish or go back as usual.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lamminp%C3%A4%C3%A4ntie%2Cveikkola&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=60.289194%2C24.441662&spn=0.054281%2C0.181789&sll=60.289279%2C24.453506&sspn=0.05428%2C0.181789&hnear=Lamminp%C3%A4%C3%A4ntie%2C+Finland&t=m&z=13
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