Just had a reply. And they've updated their web page:
***Update 23 February 2021***
Brittany Ferries are now running a normal service and carrying cyclists.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/britt ... hats-story
Jonathan
Just had a reply. And they've updated their web page:
Excellent newsJdsk wrote: ↑26 Feb 2022, 4:04pmJust had a reply. And they've updated their web page:
***Update 23 February 2021***
Brittany Ferries are now running a normal service and carrying cyclists.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/britt ... hats-story
Jonathan
Update from last year?Jdsk wrote: ↑26 Feb 2022, 4:04pmJust had a reply. And they've updated their web page:
***Update 23 February 2021***
Brittany Ferries are now running a normal service and carrying cyclists.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/britt ... hats-story
That's the plan. New bike testing just started, luggage bought. The main thing to verify is how will me feet cope with 50+ miles in my Spesh SPD shoes. The most I'be ever done in them is about 30 miles. Longer distances tend to be on my road bike and wearing my Spesh road shoes with Look cleats.
I am getting prices now for a late March/early April 2022 departure. Purely for budgetary purposes. However I did this exercise a couple of years ago (pre-pandemic) and it was the same.
Sounds smart. Especially if you're going to be away from support or if any delay would be serious.Navrig wrote: ↑27 Feb 2022, 2:29pmThat's the plan. New bike testing just started, luggage bought. The main thing to verify is how will me feet cope with 50+ miles in my Spesh SPD shoes. The most I'be ever done in them is about 30 miles. Longer distances tend to be on my road bike and wearing my Spesh road shoes with Look cleats.
They seem to take motorcycles to bilbao, so if a cyclist was prepared to pay the same as a motorcyclist, couldn't they temporarily, for the journey fit an oversized electric motor to become classed as a moped, bring mc helmet only for journey, buy insurance for a few days, etc but then if prepared to pay the same or almost the same, why couldnt they avoid the charade and just go as a cyclist...... Of course, only of use to those to whom going by ferry is more important than cost though , but some people really dont like flying.... but perhaps could be an option on routes without large foot passenger capacity unlike spain which has the santander ferry alternative.CJ wrote: ↑23 Feb 2022, 11:18pmMost services to Santander use the Pont Aven 'cruise ferry', that has so much passenger capacity that cyclists are generally welcome. Problems arise when a cyclist wants to go to Bilbao or take advantage of the cheaper prices on 'no frills' services, where Brittany Ferries use freight oriented ships with less generous passenger facilities compared to the size of the vehicle deck. On those they're afraid of getting stymied by the passenger limit before the more lucrative vehicle space is sold out.Slowtwitch wrote: ↑18 Feb 2022, 9:26am I haven't had any issues on the Santander route, used it twice last year.
2022. Now amended, and they say "Thankyou".mjr wrote: ↑27 Feb 2022, 8:39amUpdate from last year?Jdsk wrote: ↑26 Feb 2022, 4:04pmJust had a reply. And they've updated their web page:
***Update 23 February 2021***
Brittany Ferries are now running a normal service and carrying cyclists.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/britt ... hats-story
Yes, that's probably the bets you can do. Out of interest what prices have you found? It's sometimes possible to beat the splitting websites, particularity if time isn't of the essence. I saved £30 once by having a couple of hours in Newcastle between trains, paid for a decent lunch and a bit of change, plus the satisfaction of a bargain.Navrig wrote: ↑27 Feb 2022, 2:29pmI am getting prices now for a late March/early April 2022 departure. Purely for budgetary purposes. However I did this exercise a couple of years ago (pre-pandemic) and it was the same.
There are 2 trains a day which stop at our local station and go all the way to Plymouth. The idea of trying to hop on and off trains to save, say, £30 is not appealing. Trainline's cheapest route takes me through London which involves routing across London from KIngsX to, I think, Waterloo. Again that is not appealing.PH wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 8:04pmYes, that's probably the bets you can do. Out of interest what prices have you found? It's sometimes possible to beat the splitting websites, particularity if time isn't of the essence. I saved £30 once by having a couple of hours in Newcastle between trains, paid for a decent lunch and a bit of change, plus the satisfaction of a bargain.
It would be Paddington to Plymouth. There's a lovely off-road route along the Regency Canal, past Regent's Park/London Zoo and Little Venice. Deposits you outside the hospital next door to the station. Only difficult bit is through the foodie market in Camden - but a good spot for lunch.Navrig wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 11:17pmThere are 2 trains a day which stop at our local station and go all the way to Plymouth. The idea of trying to hop on and off trains to save, say, £30 is not appealing. Trainline's cheapest route takes me through London which involves routing across London from KIngsX to, I think, Waterloo. Again that is not appealing.PH wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 8:04pmYes, that's probably the bets you can do. Out of interest what prices have you found? It's sometimes possible to beat the splitting websites, particularity if time isn't of the essence. I saved £30 once by having a couple of hours in Newcastle between trains, paid for a decent lunch and a bit of change, plus the satisfaction of a bargain.
The split ticketing sites seem to suggest they can save me about 5% on a £220 fare (direct to Plymouth).
On the assumption that I stay in hostels then the £30 saving is equivalent to one night of accommodation and that's across about 84 nights.
Where difficult means cycling is banned and there's a cobbled hump back bridge. Regent's Canal is now often a very congested route (foot and bike traffic) with few views because it's in a cutting and the ever-present threat of a swimst599_uk wrote: ↑1 Mar 2022, 9:56am It would be Paddington to Plymouth. There's a lovely off-road route along the Regency Canal, past Regent's Park/London Zoo and Little Venice. Deposits you outside the hospital next door to the station. Only difficult bit is through the foodie market in Camden - but a good spot for lunch.
In addition to refusing non-motorised bookings outright, ferry companies often charge less for four in a car - with bikes on top - than four individuals on top of bikes!