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Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 00:54
by The Orange One
RJSRdg wrote:I was only thinking that
(a) it means people have to buy a Zones 1-3 Travelcard instead of just a Zone 1 one.
(b) it's awkward for people from the other side of London to get to or from.
Not that I'm suggesting changing it at this late stage, it just seemed an odd choice.
a) I believe the cheapest paper travel card is a Z1-4 Anytime. Personally, I'm planning to get the train to Clapton then bus it up Lea Bridge Road anyway - which means I only have to pay for Zones 1-2. As it's the Zone 1 Challenge not some challenge with loads of time spent in the system, I can do it with Oyster instead - but even for Oyster the Z1 cap and the Z1-2 cap are exactly the same!!
b) Granted. But it's not very far from Walthamstow and not too far from Leyton either - both have decent tube links into town!!
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 01:23
by tractakid
you can only buy a 1-6 anyway, off peak. Even during anytime hours the minimum is Z1-4.
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 01:55
by tangy
The William IV pub was chosen because, unlike many pubs on a Friday afternoon/evening I can book the function room, many Central London pubs will not hire out on a Friday night (always a busy night) or have a minimum party size.
The advantage of this is that us Tube Challengers all be together, thus not mixing too much with Joe Public. Making it easier for me to make announcements, award prizes and organise the quiz. Also this pub is happy to serve pub meals to us, which we do need after an afternoon running round the Tube and has a dartboard/bar billiards table.
As mentioned, the William IV is only 30 minutes away from KX or Liverpool Street via Walthamstow Central so not too far a diversion.
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 09:11
by RJSRdg
Fair enough!
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 15:19
by greatkingrat
The starting station was - EDGWARE ROAD (Circle)
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:09
by Steeevooo
greatkingrat wrote:The starting station was - EDGWARE ROAD (Circle)
If I'd known that then I could have waved to everyone from my office window!
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:11
by nozzacook
I'm at the finish line and no one home yet. The beer is excellent again top pub BOZO
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:15
by Tube Geek
That's not to bad, actually!
ER (c)
Baker Street
Edgware Road (b)
Regent's Park
Great Portland Street (run)
Moorgate
Euston
Tottenham Court Road
Liverpool Street
Aldgate East
Aldgate (run)
Embankment
Elephant & Castle
London Bridge
Westminster
Victoria
Vauxhall
Green Park
Earl's Court
Edgware Road (c)
Paddington (h + c)
Lancaster Gate (run)
Queensway
Oxford Circus
Charing Cross
Leicester Square
Russell Square
Just a quick route of the top of my head, probably wouldn't win though if I was there!
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:24
by nozzacook
You wouldn't win as you must depart by train from the first station.
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:28
by Tube Geek
Fixed - I'm an idiot!
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:28
by nozzacook
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:39
by greatkingrat
For what it's worth I would have gone
Edgware Road (C)
Paddington (H&C) run to Paddington (D)
High Street Kensington
Notting Hill Gate
Liverpool Street
Aldgate/Aldgate East (or vice versa)
Embankment
Charing Cross
Elephant & Castle
London Bridge
Westminster
Victoria
Vauxhall
Victoria
Earls Court
Russell Square run to Goodge Street
Euston
Moorgate
Great Portland Street run to Regents Park
Edgware Road (B)
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 16:55
by Iain
Tube Geek wrote:That's not to bad, actually!
ER (c)
Baker Street
Edgware Road (b)
Regent's Park
Great Portland Street (run)
Moorgate
Euston
Tottenham Court Road
Liverpool Street
Aldgate East
Aldgate (run)
Embankment
Elephant & Castle
London Bridge
Westminster
Victoria
Vauxhall
Green Park
Gloucester Road
Edgware Road (c)
Paddington (h + c)
Lancaster Gate (run)
Queensway
Oxford Circus
Charing Cross
Leicester Square
Russell Square
Just a quick route of the top of my head, probably wouldn't win though if I was there!
I don't see Earl's Court in there?
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 17:01
by Tube Geek
Iain wrote:Tube Geek wrote:That's not to bad, actually!
ER (c)
Baker Street
Edgware Road (b)
Regent's Park
Great Portland Street (run)
Moorgate
Euston
Tottenham Court Road
Liverpool Street
Aldgate East
Aldgate (run)
Embankment
Elephant & Castle
London Bridge
Westminster
Victoria
Vauxhall
Green Park
Gloucester Road
Edgware Road (c)
Paddington (h + c)
Lancaster Gate (run)
Queensway
Oxford Circus
Charing Cross
Leicester Square
Russell Square
Just a quick route of the top of my head, probably wouldn't win though if I was there!
I don't see Earl's Court in there?
Fixed. Again! I would definitely have come last if I was there!
Re: Zone 1 Challenge Cup- Friday 3rd June 2016
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 19:37
by Tube Geek
Who won the challenge? Who had the best team name? How did everyone do?