Cycling in Turkey - 13th Sept

Cycling in Turkey - 13th Sept - 16th Jun 2010 - 5:51pm

Trip - MTK - TRAILS OF THE TURQUOISE COAST, Departure Date - Monday 13th September 2010

Hello - I'm new to Exodus, new to mountain-biking, and have never been to Turkey!! Am pretty fit from running, and am a regular bike commuter - any tips on what to expect, or how to prepare for off-road biking?? I'm doing a one-day course in Thetford Forest on 1st August - but fear that may not be enough! Suggestions or thoughts, anyone?

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Martlev

I think the best plan is - 5th Jul 2010 - 4:55pm

I think the best plan is just to get some miles on your bike, varying the terrain and routes you take. That is at least the route I am going, practice makes perfect after all. I have done some off-road biking in the past but nothing like this sort of thing. I am on the same trip and cant wait to get out there.

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winnie32

Hi - 15th Jul 2010 - 6:45pm

Hi there, I've never been on a cycling holiday and I've never been to Turkey so really looking forward to this. I used to do a lot of mountain biking but haven't for a while so trying the get as much practice in as possible, especially fast downhill runs!

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winnie32

Meeting Up - 22nd Aug 2010 - 7:15pm

I'm planning on heading down to Gatwick on the Sunday night if anyone is doing the same and fancies meeting up get in touch.

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annej

cycling in turkey- 13th september - 27th Aug 2010 - 1:22pm

annej

Hi ,

I too haven't done much off road and have some apprehension of the downhills!

I will been arriving at Gatwick from Edinburgh on Sunday night also, if anyone would like to meet ?

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Carole_W

I have some apprehension - 27th Aug 2010 - 6:44pm

I have some apprehension about uphills too! Have stupidly double-booked myself for Sunday evening, so am getting an overnight bus down to Gatwick - see you all at 04:30...

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winnie32

Sunday Night - 27th Aug 2010 - 7:30pm

Hi Anne

I think my train gets me to Gatwick for around 5pm and I'm staying at the Premier Inn on the airport so I'm sure we can arrange to meet up somewhere depending on what time you get in.

Sarah

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annej

annejHi Sarah, I too am - 28th Aug 2010 - 8:48pm

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Hi Sarah, I too am staying at the Premier Inn. My flight from Edinburgh gets in at 2030. So prabably get there about 2115 ish, depending how busy the airport is and tranfer to Inn on the Sunday night. May be see you there.

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winnie32

Meeting Up - 31st Aug 2010 - 1:47pm

Anne if you drop me an email I'll give you my mobile number. Email is whittington_sarah@hotmail.com

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Martlev

I am staying at the Premier - 4th Sep 2010 - 11:36pm

I am staying at the Premier Inn (gatwick central) on the Sunday night aswell so would be good to meet up with people. This will be my first time in an airport by myself, so I am looking forward to it with trepedation.

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Meeting Up - Sunday Night - 5th Sep 2010 - 1:30pm

It looks like there will be a few of us staying in the same hotel. So if anyone wants to post their expected time of arrival I'm sure we can arrange to meet up.

I should be arriving around 6pm.

Sarah

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Martlev

I should arrive some time - 5th Sep 2010 - 7:50pm

I should arrive some time between 5 and 6. Dependant on trains from Marylebone to Gatwick.

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winnie32

Meet up - 11th Sep 2010 - 9:17pm

If anyone wants to meet up tomorrow night at Premier inn and hasn't got my number drop me an email...address above.

Sarah

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