Basel Evening Cycle 23rd July

Jenny F · #2 10.07.2008, 16:50

I hope you've arranged for better weather and less glass on the paths!

mimi1981 · #3 10.07.2008, 16:57

Yeah Pat, organisation is the key

I actually have a bike now (well tomorrow) with lights, lock, saddle and everything. Only second hand but it will do for rookie Mel

Next on the list is helmet, elbow and knee pads, bubble wrap and mouth guard

.....or should that be muzzle

pat · #4 16.07.2008, 10:31

Hoping the weather next week is a good as it was last night

. It cannot be as bad as it was last time....

Pat

(PS - Bump)

barryinc · #5 16.07.2008, 14:50

Just got on my bike for the first time today since arriving here in Basel 1 1/2 yrs ago. It felt good! I may go along for this but will see as it gets closer. Hope there will be more of these in the future also.

mimi1981 · #6 20.07.2008, 14:04

Bump!

Anyone else joining us on Wednesday?

I think the weather is looking ok this week.............

kahoumono · #7 20.07.2008, 16:53

Suppose to do the Gempen on Tuesday so I may be all biked out.

Wibble · #8 20.07.2008, 19:39

I rode up some hill today, 45 minutes go up, and 5 to come down.

Now my hip is sore...

Although I think I'll be right for this ride anyways

pat · #9 21.07.2008, 10:00

If it helps anyone who does not know how to get to St Jakobs, I will again be at the SBB to get water etc, so can meet to leave right in front of the SBB (next to Euro2008 countdown/info signs/maps etc) at 18:30 sharp, to then head on cycle tracks to St Jakobs.

Also - don't be put of by talk in the thread of hills and Gempen and the like - We are not doing hills!! - just a nice leisurely social cycle

, folllowed by a beer/wine/coffee/....

Looking forward to it.

Pat

mimi1981 · #10 21.07.2008, 10:30

Hi Pat,

I will meet you at SBB as would feel better with an experienced Basel cyclist

Really looking forward to it

#11 21.07.2008, 10:50

	Quote:	Wibble
	I rode up some hill today, 45 minutes go up, and 5 to come down. Now my hip is sore... Although I think I'll be right for this ride anyways

But you do it lying down...

pat · #12 22.07.2008, 09:30

	Quote:
	kirstyjayne - sounds like fun! - I have just moved to Basel and my bike hasn't arrived yet. Does anyone know offhand where I can rent one? otherwise will keep looking myself online and hopefully find one by wed ;-)

If you don't find anything before then you can aways rent a bike from the main SBB Bahnhof. 33 CHF or so a day (with it being a little less for those with a halbtax).

http://www.rentabike.ch/

Hope you can make it on Wednesday.

Pat

BruceFan · #13 22.07.2008, 15:41

OK I am in, will also meet y'all at SBB at 18.30 !

should be a nice evening tomorrow... don't jinx it now...

mimi1981 · #14 22.07.2008, 15:57

Weather looks great for tomorrow:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4079

OK British weather reporting is not renowned for accuracy.....but it is backed up by Swiss efficiency:

http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/weather...l?siteSect=450

pat · #15 22.07.2008, 17:04

	Quote:	mimi1981
	Weather looks great for tomorrow: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4079 OK British weather reporting is not renowned for accuracy.....but it is backed up by Swiss efficiency: http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/weather...l?siteSect=450

Yes the weather is looking great for tomorrow

.

Just to note however, even if the weather is less than optimal, then I will still be out for the cycle (with a waterproof). As last time only very heavy rail will stop me heading out for the event

Also those coming, just have a think about which day (Tuesday/Wednesday) is best for the next one - so far we will have done one on each.

Pat

mimi1981 · #16 23.07.2008, 08:16

I'm happy with either Tuesday or Wednesday. The only time it may clash on a Tuesday is with the curry night and I think the girls rugby group play/train on Tuesdays. Jenny am I right about the rugby?

#17 23.07.2008, 10:00

Tuesday is better for me.

The English Group has it's regular weekly get-together at All Bar One on Wednesday evenings.

#18 23.07.2008, 10:04

Incidentally, I still will check out the ride to Petit Camargue in France and Fünfschilling in Germany.

Petit Camargue is a nicer ride, but Fünfschilling is a family farm restaurant so we can take a break there.

Will keep you informed. Have relatives over these next three weeks, but I'm sure I can find time to try the rides out.

Petit Camargue
Basel tourismus
regio s-bahn

Fünfschilling
http://www.fuenfschilling.de/
Gourmetrics review

Jenny F · #19 23.07.2008, 10:30

	Quote:	mimi1981
	I'm happy with either Tuesday or Wednesday. The only time it may clash on a Tuesday is with the curry night and I think the girls rugby group play/train on Tuesdays. Jenny am I right about the rugby?

Yeah you're right, we have rugby on Tuesdays and Thursdays so Wednesdays are best for me.

See you all tonight.

Caoimhe-Val · #20 23.07.2008, 10:42

	Quote:	mimi1981
	I'm happy with either Tuesday or Wednesday. The only time it may clash on a Tuesday is with the curry night and I think the girls rugby group play/train on Tuesdays. Jenny am I right about the rugby?

I resent being called a 'rugby group', we are a rugby TEAM. We even have shirts and everything.