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Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 30 Dec 2009, 21:45
by palkanetoijala31
Adam running this route through the jp consedering a 05.22 start at Walthamstow central whilst not sure of how ur getting from Heathrow t5 - Richmond.? i predict that u be stuck at Upminster unless u can find significant timing savings.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 30 Dec 2009, 21:49
by waterloo and city
There is a bus that runs from Heathrow Bus Station to Richmond, Number 490.

Adam.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 30 Dec 2009, 21:53
by palkanetoijala31
waterloo and city wrote:There is a bus that runs from Heathrow Bus Station to Richmond, Number 490.

Adam.
yes which takes an awful long time roughly an hour of ur time just spent on that bus alone it might be quicker for u to get off at feltham and take the train to Richmond

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 30 Dec 2009, 22:54
by palkanetoijala31
waterloo and city wrote:Well, the genernal idea is that I'll be on the 2345 Stansted Airport - Tottenham Hale train, then a night bus to Walthamstow Central (the number escapes me ATM) and then a 5 hour camping stint outside the station. :|

Neither of my parents drive (which is very helpful :(), so the route back from Epping would rely on a bus of current.

But Liverpool Street is the ideal finishing place as then I can get a train back to Stansted Airport and then get a local bus home. (Long live the 24hour 510!)

iI'm scouting around my mates on Facebook looking for someone to attempt the run with, no joy so far :(

Adam.
U might want to sweettalk to Mastius Tangius if u starting at Walthamstow central.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 02 Jan 2010, 17:17
by palkanetoijala31
waterloo and city wrote:Thanks, both catered for on another planned routing. And here it is. Amersham / Chesham area still being a right old pain. Note that buses and line interchanges are not noted and all stations are covered.

Adam.
Are u 100% sure that all stations were covered i have got it u miss out Mornington crescent

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 03 Jan 2010, 13:19
by waterloo and city
Yes, I'm aware that M Cresent has been missed out, I'll amend at some point. :)

Adam.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 08 Jan 2010, 23:55
by palkanetoijala31
waterloo and city wrote:Yes, I'm aware that M Cresent has been missed out, I'll amend at some point. :)

Adam.
If u interested adam my jan 22th attempt will now be an interesting route and would suit ur start and finishing positions

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 10 Jan 2010, 01:42
by mps247
palkanetoijala31 wrote:
waterloo and city wrote:Yes, I'm aware that M Cresent has been missed out, I'll amend at some point. :)

Adam.
If u interested adam my jan 22th attempt will now be an interesting route and would suit ur start and finishing positions
Adam - I'd recommend going with Andi for your first challenge. He'll teach you a few things, and you'll get some experience to help you find out what works and what doesn't. It's also difficult to keep yourself motivated if you're on your own - I had a lot of trouble with this during the parks challenge (my time was just shy of 9-hours), so I can't imagine doing it for a full network!

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 10 Jan 2010, 11:02
by Wanstead
mps247 wrote:I'd recommend going with Andi for your first challenge.
I very much second that.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 10 Jan 2010, 23:13
by Garion
I agree. My first Z1 was with Andi and it was a good day and I learnt a bit :)*

*and won some silverware ;)

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 13:14
by waterloo and city
Apologies for the late reply, I'm getting used to my new kit (laptop :))

To answer all in one swoop, the 22nd is a Friday. I'm a Year 11 and that GCSE time. Really for me it's over a school hoilday period or not at all. I don't think skipping a day of exams is an option somehow :(

Adam.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 19:43
by palkanetoijala31
waterloo and city wrote:Apologies for the late reply, I'm getting used to my new kit (laptop :))

To answer all in one swoop, the 22nd is a Friday. I'm a Year 11 and that GCSE time. Really for me it's over a school hoilday period or not at all. I don't think skipping a day of exams is an option somehow :(

Adam.
Perhaps a Saturday attempt wiv missing the bits that have enigineering works might be good for you seeing what works and what doesnt door positions running corridors etc.I resort back to my original plan of thinking then.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 19:48
by waterloo and city
palkanetoijala31 wrote:
Perhaps a Saturday attempt wiv missing the bits that have enigineering works might be good for you seeing what works and what doesnt door positions running corridors etc.I resort back to my original plan of thinking then.
Well, for now anyway I'm holding the Tube Challenge back for a good few months just while I get everything sorted out. :)

Adam.

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 20:39
by Sam
Yeah, i'd say passing your GCSEs is somewhat more important than running around the tube.

Maybe if i'd taken my own advice, i'd have a degree ;)

Re: My Trial Tube Challenge Routing

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 20:40
by tubeguru
Degrees aren't worth the paper they're written on these days.