Tube Challenge attempt

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 11 Jun 2007, 22:22

Evening,

Myself and Martin Hazel (tangy) will be attempting the full 275 record on Wednesday 11th July.

We would be very grateful if anyone on this forum could volunteer to offer some help during the day, either starting/stopping of a stopwatch or back up support during the day.

It is my sixth attempt at getting around all the stations, but only my second at a world record. I would like to announce to those who are aware of what happened in my last world record attempt that I shall be contacting Hakan before the attempt to verify that he is happy with our plans.

Regards,

Jonny & Martin

Post by **tubeguru** » 11 Jun 2007, 22:28

July the 11th?

I hope it's not too hot for you ...

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 11 Jun 2007, 22:34

me too,

but I'm on exam leave so it's the best real time to attempt it.

Starkey7 · Post by **Starkey7** » 12 Jun 2007, 01:58

If you're doing any runs in the north-west corner of London, I might be able to carry bags on my bike! (I might mention North Harrow, or Kenton, here...)

I'm intrigued to hear that you have to get permission from the esteemed Hakan!

Post by **tubeguru** » 12 Jun 2007, 06:39

Yes, that confuses me too.

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 12 Jun 2007, 08:39

tubeguru wrote:Yes, that confuses me too.

Something to do with routes I believe........

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 12 Jun 2007, 09:07

jonny wrote: We would be very grateful if anyone on this forum could volunteer to offer some help during the day, either starting/stopping of a stopwatch or back up support during the day.

My wild guess is you are finishing at Heathrow

I can come and support you guys in the evening and stop the watch if you like..... Keep in touch nearer the time and good luck

Post by **tubeguru** » 12 Jun 2007, 09:11

Going Underground wrote:
tubeguru wrote:Yes, that confuses me too.
Something to do with routes I believe........

Implying that Jonny knows some/all of Hakan's route and was considering using it ... ?

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 12 Jun 2007, 09:18

tubeguru wrote:
Going Underground wrote:
tubeguru wrote:Yes, that confuses me too.
Something to do with routes I believe........
Implying that Jonny knows some/all of Hakan's route and was considering using it ... ?

My understanding is that the cat may well be out of the bag.....

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 12 Jun 2007, 10:42

OK.

Seeing as that induced more speculation than I was hoping.

I do know Hakan's route, and Hakan is aware of this. I am, however, NOT planning on using it, and I will be checking with him that he is happy that the route we are taking is not his so as to avoid any contemplation of 'cheating'.

Thanks to those that have offered help, I shall keep in touch.

petermiller36 · Post by **petermiller36** » 12 Jun 2007, 11:10

jonny wrote: I am, however, NOT planning on using it,

...then surely you don't need his permission?! tubeguru... i'd like to go and play football later, am i allowed to cross the road on my own?

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 12 Jun 2007, 11:17

petermiller36 wrote:
jonny wrote: I am, however, NOT planning on using it,
...then surely you don't need his permission?! tubeguru... i'd like to go and play football later, am i allowed to cross the road on my own?

It's the tubechallenge code of honour really, as discsussed previously nobody actually owns a route but it would be seen as unsporting to use someone elses route for your own GWR gain..
Part of the satisfaction is coming up with your own route and reseaching etc....

Anyway this isn't the case here by the looks of it.....

petermiller36 · Post by **petermiller36** » 12 Jun 2007, 11:19

Yeah thats what Im saying. If its not his route that theyre using then just go ahead and do the route. tell others the date if you want, means u'll get help and a couple of timers and visitors etc. good luck btw.

Post by **tubeguru** » 12 Jun 2007, 11:22

petermiller36 wrote:
jonny wrote: I am, however, NOT planning on using it,
...then surely you don't need his permission?! tubeguru... i'd like to go and play football later, am i allowed to cross the road on my own?

Sorry, not on Tuesdays.

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 12 Jun 2007, 11:48

It was just to check that he could confirm the fact that our routes were different if anyone accused anyone else of cheating. It's no big deal, I just wanted to check that there would be no problems.

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