Tube Olympics 2018: Event 5- Full Network
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Tube Olympics 2018: Event 5- Full Network
Event 5 of Tube Olympics 2018 is the marathon, a full network challenge. This will be held on Friday 23rd February 2018.
All 270 London Underground stations to be visited in the fastest time (which for a completion will take circa 16 hours), so requires a full day and a good dose of stamina.
You may start at any station you wish, the challenge will be conducted using standard Tube Challenge rules. Due to the length of this event, there will no end meeting point, medals and results will be given at the closing ceremony after Event 6 the next day.
Entries for this event are now open.
All 270 London Underground stations to be visited in the fastest time (which for a completion will take circa 16 hours), so requires a full day and a good dose of stamina.
You may start at any station you wish, the challenge will be conducted using standard Tube Challenge rules. Due to the length of this event, there will no end meeting point, medals and results will be given at the closing ceremony after Event 6 the next day.
Entries for this event are now open.
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Re: Tube Olympics 2018: Event 5- Full Network
I will be available as support from around 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm, depending on how soon I can get out of my seminar at uni that day, if anyone wants it, I can be contacted by DM. I will also keep track of how many stations I visit as well.
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Sounds good Rob
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I have the day off work. Wondering if I should have a go?!
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Why not, just have to make any kind of journey on LU to qualify
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I think I may attempt a minimal planning route from Chesham, planning no more than an initial manoevre and a rough route sketch. Will then spend the whole day worrying about getting to Olympia at the right time
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I finish work at midday - wonder if a route finishing 6am the next day would be legit!
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Trouble is that unless you're going to finish somewhere 'unusual' like Cockfosters, Night Tube isn't a lot of help.
The Sub-Surface lines aren't included (ruling out a NW or Upminster finish), the Terminal 4 loop isn't included (effectively ruling out a Heathrow finish) and nor is Hainault-Woodford or Loughton-Epping.
The Sub-Surface lines aren't included (ruling out a NW or Upminster finish), the Terminal 4 loop isn't included (effectively ruling out a Heathrow finish) and nor is Hainault-Woodford or Loughton-Epping.
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Re: Tube Olympics 2018: Event 5- Full Network
I don't think NIght Tube helps you get a fast route, but it can help get a completion - just plan to finish on Night Tube lines.
Remember too that if you're using a One Day Travelcard your last journey must start before 4:30 am.
Remember too that if you're using a One Day Travelcard your last journey must start before 4:30 am.
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Re: Tube Olympics 2018: Event 5- Full Network
Well, I've just booked the day off work. Guess I'm doing this
I can offer support if I haven't managed to get my act together and come up with a route.
I can offer support if I haven't managed to get my act together and come up with a route.
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As long as you keep your watch running I guess you can finish anytime before the final results are revealed at the pub on Saturday...
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Would have to stop for parkrun too!Going Underground wrote: ↑14 Feb 2018, 21:53As long as you keep your watch running I guess you can finish anytime before the final results are revealed at the pub on Saturday...
Full Network: Three completions, Best time: 17:18:18 - thanks Glen, Andrew and Rhys!
Former DLR 45 station record holder (with Glen, Andi and Stevo) - 2h:08m:57s
All lines: 46:11 (6th equal)
Zone One 2:52:51 (thanks Glen)
Former DLR 45 station record holder (with Glen, Andi and Stevo) - 2h:08m:57s
All lines: 46:11 (6th equal)
Zone One 2:52:51 (thanks Glen)
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I plan to start at Chesham and would be happy to team up!
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Re: Tube Olympics 2018: Event 5- Full Network
If you time it right you could run from Edgware to Stanmore and do Canons Park parkrun on the way!Iain wrote: ↑14 Feb 2018, 22:37Would have to stop for parkrun too!Going Underground wrote: ↑14 Feb 2018, 21:53As long as you keep your watch running I guess you can finish anytime before the final results are revealed at the pub on Saturday...
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