European bike express
European bike express
Does any one now whats going on at Bike Express as there travel plans this year don't seem
realistic in the present circumstances , added to that there web site is all so down ?
Would be a shame if they stopped trading as I have used them several times and intended to use them again
in the future.
realistic in the present circumstances , added to that there web site is all so down ?
Would be a shame if they stopped trading as I have used them several times and intended to use them again
in the future.
Re: European bike express
I was going with bike express this year and they have communicated well about the delays, everything is changing any holiday delayed. I think they are updating their customers when they can
European bike express
Running in 2022, but with quite a limited service and an overnight stay.
Unfortunately doesn't work for us, but might for some.
Unfortunately doesn't work for us, but might for some.
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I enquired the other day and was told that a decision on what service would be provided could be expected in the next couple of weeks. We live 705 miles from Dover, so an extra overnight stop is all part of the holiday, which starts the moment we leave the house with the tandem safely stowed in the back of our van.
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Eagerly waiting what will be available! Hope to cycle North - South Cross France in the autumn
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RAB 2022 - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!
2022 EBE Proposed Schedule is now out and sent via email...
https://www.bike-express.co.uk/Home
Sorry if this is already known.
Jonathan
2022 EBE Proposed Schedule is now out and sent via email...
https://www.bike-express.co.uk/Home
Sorry if this is already known.
Jonathan
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Thanks for the link but only get the 2020 schedule.Jdsk wrote: ↑18 Jan 2022, 9:45pm RAB 2022 - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!
2022 EBE Proposed Schedule is now out and sent via email...
https://www.bike-express.co.uk/Home
Sorry if this is already known.
Jonathan
Can you help me out?
2017 Ethiopia.5 weeks.
2018 Marrakech 2 weeks.
2023 Thailand 8 weeks.
Always on a Thorn Raven/Rohloff hub.
2018 Marrakech 2 weeks.
2023 Thailand 8 weeks.
Always on a Thorn Raven/Rohloff hub.
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This is the email they sent out 17 Nov 21:
EUROPEAN BIKE EXPRESS SUMMER 2022 PROGRAMME
We trust we find you all safe and well. After what seems an eternity, we feel the time is right to operate a reduced programme in 2022.
During the break we have unfortunately lost drivers to advancing years. Given that there are very few drivers qualified to drive our unique coach and trailer combinations, we have decided to take an overnight break on both the outward and return journeys to reduce driver requirements.
Our overnight breaks will be taken at St. Witz, on the north side of Paris offering a variety of hotels including Premier Classe, B & B Hotels, F1, Campanile etc. Your bikes will remain on the trailer which will be parked in a secure compound. You will need to separately book your overnight accommodation for both the outward and /or return journey.
For 2022 we will only be operating our Med A route between Leeds and Montpellier with one departure in late August running through to Rosas in Spain to accommodate those wishing to stay at the Hotel Marian Platja. The timetable is outlined as follows: -
OUTWARD FROM THE UK ROUTE RETURN FROM EUROPE ROUTE
Wednesday 11th May MED A* Sunday 22nd May MED A***
Thursday 19th May MED A* Sunday 29th May MED A***
Thursday 26th May MED A* Tuesday 7th June MED A***
Friday 19th August MED A EXPRESS/FIXED BASED HOLIDAYS** Monday 29th August MED A EXPRESS/FIXED BASED HOLIDAYS****
MED A* Leeds to Montpellier
MED A** Leeds to Rosas (limited drops at Orange, Montpellier and Narbonne)
MED A*** Montpellier to Leeds
MED A**** Rosas to Leeds (limited pick ups at Narbonne, Montpellier and Orange)
Fares
Single - £189 per person
Return - £339 per person
Fixed Based Holiday Hotel Marian Platja (Half Board) for 9 nights - £950
If you are interested in any of the departures outlined, please email us with your requirements. We will then contact you to make a booking.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard once again in 2022.
EUROPEAN BIKE EXPRESS SUMMER 2022 PROGRAMME
We trust we find you all safe and well. After what seems an eternity, we feel the time is right to operate a reduced programme in 2022.
During the break we have unfortunately lost drivers to advancing years. Given that there are very few drivers qualified to drive our unique coach and trailer combinations, we have decided to take an overnight break on both the outward and return journeys to reduce driver requirements.
Our overnight breaks will be taken at St. Witz, on the north side of Paris offering a variety of hotels including Premier Classe, B & B Hotels, F1, Campanile etc. Your bikes will remain on the trailer which will be parked in a secure compound. You will need to separately book your overnight accommodation for both the outward and /or return journey.
For 2022 we will only be operating our Med A route between Leeds and Montpellier with one departure in late August running through to Rosas in Spain to accommodate those wishing to stay at the Hotel Marian Platja. The timetable is outlined as follows: -
OUTWARD FROM THE UK ROUTE RETURN FROM EUROPE ROUTE
Wednesday 11th May MED A* Sunday 22nd May MED A***
Thursday 19th May MED A* Sunday 29th May MED A***
Thursday 26th May MED A* Tuesday 7th June MED A***
Friday 19th August MED A EXPRESS/FIXED BASED HOLIDAYS** Monday 29th August MED A EXPRESS/FIXED BASED HOLIDAYS****
MED A* Leeds to Montpellier
MED A** Leeds to Rosas (limited drops at Orange, Montpellier and Narbonne)
MED A*** Montpellier to Leeds
MED A**** Rosas to Leeds (limited pick ups at Narbonne, Montpellier and Orange)
Fares
Single - £189 per person
Return - £339 per person
Fixed Based Holiday Hotel Marian Platja (Half Board) for 9 nights - £950
If you are interested in any of the departures outlined, please email us with your requirements. We will then contact you to make a booking.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard once again in 2022.
Re: European bike express
I didn't find anything new on the website, only the headline asking for contact by email. And see post above.matt2matt2002 wrote: ↑18 Jan 2022, 11:39pmThanks for the link but only get the 2020 schedule.Jdsk wrote: ↑18 Jan 2022, 9:45pm RAB 2022 - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!
2022 EBE Proposed Schedule is now out and sent via email...
https://www.bike-express.co.uk/Home
Sorry if this is already known.
Can you help me out?
Please could someone email them and then tell us if there is any more information available since November.
Thanks
Jonathan
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I have emailed them, was looking to use them in September, but that list of departures looks pretty limited!
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I haven't heard anything since November either, though I've lost interest. The overnight stop has taken it off my list of options, for me it makes it less convenient and adds considerable cost.Chris Jeggo wrote: ↑19 Jan 2022, 2:32am we have decided to take an overnight break on both the outward and return journeys to reduce driver requirements.
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I get the feeling that this is a business winding down to closure. When I used them some years ago the coaches were very tired and I wondered if they were just going to continue until the coaches stopped working. I suspect that they are not in a position to do the investment in new coaches that long term survival would require. Anyone know anything to the contrary?
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Last time I travelled with Bike express 2019 they had 2 new coaches new to them that is, I preferred the
Old coach s more room and comfier, I agree that they are struggling at present but wish them well as
I have travelled with them on several occasions and would do so again but not with 2 stops in Paris .
Their demise would be a great loss for cyclist in this country wanting an easy option for travel to France
Old coach s more room and comfier, I agree that they are struggling at present but wish them well as
I have travelled with them on several occasions and would do so again but not with 2 stops in Paris .
Their demise would be a great loss for cyclist in this country wanting an easy option for travel to France
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I got an email reply as below
"We are not doing any routes in September as we are busy with events that have been delayed over the last two years.
I attach the tours that we are doing."
I asked I they were going to offer more next year , response:
"We hope to yes."
Not having much success attaching the pdf they sent!
"We are not doing any routes in September as we are busy with events that have been delayed over the last two years.
I attach the tours that we are doing."
I asked I they were going to offer more next year , response:
"We hope to yes."
Not having much success attaching the pdf they sent!
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Thanks for doing that and letting us know.
Jonathan
PS: I'll put up the pdf if you can't crack it. : -)
Jonathan
PS: I'll put up the pdf if you can't crack it. : -)