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LE TOUR 2013
A HANDBOOK OF
USEFUL INFORMATION
Version 2
Issued on 23/6/13
By: Simon Chant
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Pre trip preparation
Don’t forget to check your bike over before you leave
Ferry details
LD Lines
Outward ferry
28 June 2013 Newhaven to Dieppe: depart at 1100 and arrive at 1600 France time
Return ferry
2 July 2013 Dieppe to Newhaven: depart at 1800 and arrive at 2130pm UK time
Accommodation
Friday night 28th June 2013
La Maison des Galets
Front de Mer
76460 St Valéry en Caux
Tel: +33.2.35.97.11.22
Email: [email protected]
Saturday night 29th June and Sunday night 30th June 2013
Le Normandie
19, quai Guilbaud
76490 Caudebec-En-Caux
Tel: +33 3 22 91 34 08
Email: [email protected]
Monday night 1 July 2013
Les Airelles
2 passage Michu
76290 Neufchatel en Bray
Tel: + 33 2 35 93 14 60
Email: [email protected]
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Le Tour suggested minimum packing list courtesy of James Bridgland
Whatever you pack – REMEMBER:
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Wear
Cycle clothes
Lightweight fleece/jumper (or pack if hot)
PASSPORT
MOBILE
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE
CARD (EUHIC)
WALLET
BRING A CHEQUE TO COVER THE
COSTS OF THE TRIP, PAYMENT DUE ON THE FERRY
ON THE WAY HOME.
On-bike kit
Water bottle(s)
Odometer
Cycle gloves
Cycle helmet
Cycle glasses/sun glasses
Map
Pack
“Civvy” clothes (smart enough for restaurant wear)
Night wear
Wash kit
Spare cycle clothes
Swimming trunks
Small towel
Wallet & Euros
Travel documents (passport, European health insurance card, travel insurance document)
Mobile phone (and waterproof case/bag)
Phone charger & European plug adaptor
Additional bike kit
Waterproof coat
Cycle lights (front and rear) – needed for cycle back to Lewes from the ferry
Waterproof pack cover or panniers
Sun cream
Medical kit
Spare inner tube
Puncture repair kit
Multi tool
Pump
Cycle lock & key
Pen knife
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Bob’s Top tips
Bob Trotter knows a thing or 2 about efficient cycle touring having
done the UK end-to-end and France North to South.
Bike
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Should be serviced (including spokes) prior to trip
Tyres – off-road tyres will slow you down on the road – get some narrower touring
tyres (and smaller inner tubes)
Pedals – you can get more power to the pedal from the ball of your foot, so get
cleats or toe caps, which will automatically put your feet in the correct and most
efficient position
Seat
4.1 Saddle - the bum takes most of the weight on a bike and a small saddle
concentrates that weight! A gel saddle provides a cushion
4.2 Seat post stem suspension – this absorbs the bumps and a good one is like
having some rear suspension
4.3 Seat height – the most comfortable and efficient position is when the hips stay
level when you pedal and your leg nearly straightens on the down stroke
Personal gear
Being as comfortable as possible and in the right clothes for the activity/heat will leave
you free to concentrate on cycling & enjoying the view.
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Rucksacks – these seem like a good idea because they stay with you when you get
off & therefore a good place for valuables etc, & they can provide hydration via a
‘camel pack’. On the downside, everything in a rucksack adds weight to the upper
body, which is adding to the weight to the small area of the ‘undercarriage’ which is
in contact with the saddle. A possible alternative is a quick release handle bar bag,
which should have a carrying strap. Drinks can be put on the frame, within easy
reach
6. Helmet – a must
7. Eye protection – another must, to keep out flies & road grit. The ones that curl
around tend to stop a draught across the eye, which dry the eye, leading to
soreness
8. Gloves – your hands (& wrists) take some upper body weight & have to absorb
bumps. It is worth getting padded/gel gloves to help.
9. Padded pants – because we subject a small part of our undercarriage to this
weight/pressure. You can either get padded underpants, to wear under normal
trousers/shorts or proper lycra shorts with the padding built in - a worthwhile
investment. Lycra shorts are designed to fit next to the skin, not over underpants.
10. Lots of light layers are better than a few thick items. ‘Wicking’ materials are better
because they will not hold moisture.
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Cycling
11. Gear changes – changing gear under load (up hill) will damage your chain &
sprockets. Get a lower gear before the hill and then gently ease off the power
when climbing and you need to change down again. Try to anticipate stops &
change down early so you are in the right gear to pull away. But we all forget or we
have to stop suddenly and then you need to change down whilst braking. This is
quite easy & only needs a little practice to perfect (providing your gear change
levers are somewhere on the handlebars).
12. Rider spacing – if you ride too near the bike in front you will not see dangers, such
as gravel, drains or pot holes in time. This is particularly important in England.
Miscellaneous
13. Drinks – keep hydrated or you will get a headache & feel sluggish. Water will keep
you hydrated but it is not ‘fuel’ – isotonic drinks provide both. Drink lots.
14. Food. Although cycling is one exercise you can do after a meal, try small & easily
digestible food. Chocolate snacks and fruit are good.
15. Sore bits – Sudacrem for sore skin & Ibuprofen for sore joints
16. Fitness. The fitter and more used to being in the saddle you are, the more you will
enjoy the cycling.
17. Maintenance.
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You must have
Spare inner tube(s)
o Tyre levers
o Pump
Puncture repair kit
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And consider
Spare tyre
Spare spokes
Disposable/surgical type gloves
Tools to fit bike including allen
keys
Specialist tools
Cable ties
Duct tape
Disposable gloves found on petrol
station forecourts (so that you
don’t get too messy during bike
repairs), and some hand wipes in
case you do.
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Itinerary
For more detailed information on the itinerary please see the Map section
Friday 28th June
Lewes to Newhaven (8 miles)
Ferry to Dieppe arriving at 1600
Dieppe to St Valéry en Caux (24 miles)
Accommodation : La Maison des Galets www.lamaisondesgalets.com
Saturday 29th June
St Valéry en Caux to Caudebec-En-Caux (37 miles)
Accommodation: Le Normandie www.le-normandie.fr
Restaurant Reservation at 8pm
Sunday 30th June
Explore the La Seine National Park
Accommodation: same as previous day (the same hotel as in 2010).
Route 1: 31 Miles
Route 2: 46 Miles
Monday 1st July
Caudebec-En-Caux to Neufchatel-en-Bray (44 miles)
Accommodation: Les Airelles (the same hotel as in 2010/2012)
http://www.les-airelles-neufchatel.com
Tuesday 10th July
Neufchatel-en-Bray to Dieppe (26 miles)
Ferry to Newhaven arriving at 2100
Newhaven to Lewes (8 miles)
Notes:
1. All mileages are approximate at this stage as routes have not been finalised.
2. There is no train option.
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Mobile phones and emergency contacts list
Name
Jeremy Bamber
Simon Chant
John Clark
Peter Eastham
Peter Fairhurst
Simon Hockley
Martin Lunn
Vic Ient
Richard Jayawant
Robin Precey
Bob Overton-Hart
Richard Rowland
Martin Smith
Ian Hempshall
Bob Trotter
Chris Webb
Mobile in France
Emergency contact
Landline
Mobile
07771 674701
07732 538712
07736 478212
07746 830876
07764 300223
07949 865171
07801 474297
07788 720929
Fiona Bamber
Carole Stevens
Madeleine Clark
Su Eastham
01273 474923
01273 473679
01273 477128
01273 476999
07867 967089
07732 538713
07734 831001*
07903 981194
Cecilia Orriss
Susannah Lunn
Carol Hannah
01273 472714
01273 470826
07960 499680
07905387401
07941 814666
07939 557873
07921 030483
07990 725191
07790 584051
07561127524
07730 873332
07725 141779
Gretchen Precey
Lindy Overton-Hart
Prilla Rowland
Serena Smith
Mary Hempshall
Alison Trotter
Emma Webb
01273 472406
01273 502777
01273 474781
01273 472114
01273477366
01273 813106
01273 487293
07776 071178
07973 217021
07765 949610
07774 028306
07900285021
07756 772520
07749 701871
* Son David’s mobile
Accommodation Room Types
Friday 28th
Date Nom
Prix Chambre Type
28-Juin Peter Fairhurst
50 Chambres simple
28-Juin Peter Eastham
50 Chambres simple
28-Juin John Clark + Richard Rowland 70 Chambre double avec vue sur la ville (avec 2 lits séparés)
28-Juin Chris Webb + Bob Trotter
80 Chambre double avec vue sur la mar (avec 2 lits séparés)
28-Juin Simon Chant
80 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la mer, piur 1 personne
28-Juin Simon Hockley
80 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la mer, piur 1 personne
28-Juin Richard Jayawant
80 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la mer, piur 1 personne
28-Juin Vic Ient
80 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la mer, piur 1 personne
28-Juin Bob Overton-Hart
80 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la mer, piur 1 personne
28-Juin Martin Smith
80 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la mer, piur 1 personne
28-Juin Jeremy Bamber
70 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la ville (pour 1 personne)
28-Juin Ian Hempshall
70 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la ville (pour 1 personne)
28-Juin Martin Lunn
70 Chambres doubles avec vue sur la ville (pour 1 personne)
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Saturday & Sunday 29th / 30th
Date
Nom
Prix Chambre Type
29 et 30 Juin John Clark + Richard Rowland 69 Chambres doubles (avec 2 lits separes)
29 et 30 Juin Chris Webb + Bob Trotter
69 Chambres doubles (avec 2 lits separes)
29 et 30 Juin Peter Fairhurst
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Peter Eastham
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Simon Chant
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Simon Hockley
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Richard Jayawant
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Vic Ient
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Bob Overton-Hart
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Martin Smith
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Jeremy Bamber
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Ian Hempshall
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Martin Lunn
72 Chambres simples
29 et 30 Juin Robin Precey
72 Chambres simples
Monday 1st July
Les noms des clients à mettre dans les chambres d'hôtes:
Jeremy Bamber
Simon Hockley
Richard Jayawant
Les noms des clients dans l'hotel (Single):
Martin Smith
Bob Overton-Hart
Vic Ient
Robin Precey
Peter Fairhurst
Les noms des clients dans l'hotel (Twin)
Chris Web + Bob Trotter
Simon Chant + Peter Eastham
Martin Lunn + Ian Hempshall
John Clark + Richard Rowland
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Ferry Passenger List (with booking references)
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