On the first evening Sat 27 May we will have a Welcome gathering at the campsite for everyone.  

On the last evening Fri 2 June we hope to arrange a Farewell dinner at a restaurant about 5km from Scaër.  Prices and booking details tba.  Various other evening and rest-day activities are being planned.

Scaer Cavalcade will take place in the town on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 May. This is a HUGE local event!  ALL LOCAL ROADS WILL BE CLOSED TO CARS ON BOTH DAYS. If you are staying off-site and want to drive into Scaer on Sunday/Monday you will have to use a park-and-ride or come by tandem. Access to the town during the Cavalcade will be controlled, which means we will need to wear our rally badges. Most shops and facilities in Scaer will be shut during the Cavalcade.

On the last Friday 2 June there will be a farewell dinner at a restaurant in Guiscriff about 5 km from Scaer. All at the Rally are invited! Dinner will be a 3-course buffet, wine and soft drinks and entertainment included (vegetarian + GF options). Price £30 adults, £12 children 14 and under. Book and pay online in £ on this website.

Thanks Peter, where is the link please to book this meal?

Coming soon!

I have just added a button to book for the meal on the rally page at: https://tandem-club.org.uk/events/tci2023/index.html

Let us know of any problems as it is a new system.

Do we know what time the meal is Peter? Sometimes they are very late in France. We would like to go but I had a hospital appointment yesterday and was advised to eat at least 3 hours before going top bed.

Doors open 18:30, meal served 19:00 Peter.

If anyone was still looking for accomodation then as we shan't be attending due to a few broken bones i have told Camping Kerisole that our reserved 2-roomed caravan will not be required (I also put this on the TC facebook page). So we shan't be paying the balance and its there if you want it and can persuade Kerisole to let you have it. perhaps if you can you can let me know so that we can try to get our deposit back.

Reminder:

Friday 2 June will be the farewell dinner for the Rally at a restaurant 5 km from Scaer. 3-course buffet meal with wine and soft drinks. Price £30 (children 14 and under £12).

Please book and pay online.

Where can I find the menu for this meal? Some of us with dietary requirements are interested to see what we might be offered!

I have a room for two, booked and paid for on the 3rd June in Roscoff. We had planned to stay there and catch the morning ferry, 4th June, from Roscoff after the rally. We can no longer attend, but if anyone would like to take over the booking for a reduced price of £50, please let me know.

Thank you for the helpful advice about routes and the domestic arrangements. Will badges be issued at the event or in advance?

Badges are issued on arrival at the event.

Hi, when will the routes be available to load onto GPS devices? Thanks

There's a .zip file here. https://tandem-club.org.uk/events/tci2023/info/info.html

The menu for meat-eaters for the Friday night meal is now on the attendees information webpage here: https://tandem-club.org.uk/events/tci2023/info/info.html

Unfortunately we can't go to the rally now. If anyone is after a caravan/camping pitch with electricity we might be able to pass this to you.

IMPORTANT: If you will be staying on the campsite, please note that: THE CAMPSITE ONLY ACCEPTS ARRIVALS AFTER THREE (3) pm. There is limited space outside, SO PLEASE PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL TO BE AFTER THREE pm.

The Rally Welcome Evening will start at 7pm in the marquee. Please come along early armed with a glass/beaker and a chair if you want sit. There will be wine, soft drinks and nibbles. Badges will be available to collect then.n

West Medium route problems: The track at 10.3 km is walkable (400m). Elliant is full of road works. Between Quimper and Rosporden the GPX /TCX track has been altered to avoid a lengthy section of rough track. The revised GPX / TCX track is now in the Rides system.

NE Routes issues: Cite des fourmis-Abeilles vivantes appears to be closed. The track to Sainte-Barbe chapel (cafe) is tarmac but steep for last 400m. NEWm and NEL routes: using the track leading south from Sainte-Barbe chapel is NOT recommended.

General routes info: Taking food with you is strongly recommended, Lots of bars and shops are no longer open. Please take maps too.

Doh! Now I learn that pictures are not sent in the email notifications - I will put it on the Attendees Information webpage

Hi Phil, the picture is shown on the news system the link of which is in the email.

Hi, does anybody have a pump for a car tyre? mobile home #60 by the entrance thanks a lot, Elisabeth and Richard

I have a track pump that will fit a car valve.

Thanks to everyone who offered a pump. Elisabeth and Richard

Sorry... bit late with spotting this. I have an electric car tyre inflator. Plugs into "cigarette lighter" socket. Pitch 57, blue camper van.

I have uploaded a new version of the route 665 NE-S 53k Le Faouet to the club's Rides system which you can get on the Attendees Information page. It avoids a potentially dangerous gravel section. If you have any other routes chnages you would recommend please either post them on the rally news feed or send them to tci2023@tandem-club.org.uk

Tuesday Evening at 7pm in the marquee get your clogs on for the Breton Barn Dance. Bring your own drinks.

Linda Rowe is kindy running a gentle exercise session in the marquee every morning at 08:45. All welcome. Prepare your body for the arduous coffee stops later in the day.

As the Cavalcade is now over, I believe that all the access restrictions around Scaer will be gone from this morning (Tuesday).

Problem with the SE-S, SE-M and SE-L (668/669/670) routes 5km before you return to Scaer. The current GPX tracks go through what has recently become private property. There is more information and a map on the Attendees Information webpage. I will add updated GPX tracks to the Rides system when they become available and let you know.

If anyone is driving to the supper on Friday night and has a spare seat in their car, would you be willing/able to take Bill as he is unable to cycle at the moment. I would like to cycle to the event if possible. Many thanks Katherine 

Friday night meal - 2 x tickets available, £20 each, contact Bri pitch 25. Available due to unforeseen circumstances

I have now updated the GPX/TCX tracks for the SE-S, SE-M and SE-L rides in the Rides database. I have also added a list of all the changes to the routes since the start of the rally to the top of the Attendees Information webpage for easy reference.

Wednesday 7:30pm: Back by popular demand: Lynda will re-run her introduction to the Komoot app

Has anybody got a spare 26" tyre they could sell to Brian Ellis (NZ)? His tyre has a split.

We currently have 5 people who want to use a taxi to go to the Friday night dinner. If anyone else wants to do this we can look into a people carrier or a mini bus. Andy at the site will arrange it. We are going to book this evening (Wednesday).

Sorry... message went too soon! To contact us send a text to +447545242052, indicating a name and number of persons. Or see us when we get back later on pitch 57.

Hi Phil I’m in decathlon at the moment if Brian wants to call me about the tyre. Duncan 07816464302

Thurs eve from 7pm social in marquee plus later appearance of mystery Celtic musician. Bring a bottle and yourselves. Peter

I've found a phone in a blue case in the marquee, we've got it at pitch 52 (next to the marquee)

I've found a phone in a blue case in the marquee, we've got it at pitch 52 (next to the marquee) Emma

FOUND: Mobile phone. Contact Phil (pitch 27) to get it back