Hi. Some have asked about the 5% discount for which I have no nowledge I'm afraid, but this may work? https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/offers/black-friday

This is the link I was sent. It worked for me. And gave 5% off in addition to the Brittany Ferries 20% Black Friday eatly bird discount which expires today, 8 Dec. "Dear Rally participant, I now have the Brittany Ferry discount code. This 5% code is only for those coming to the 2026 rally and can't be used at other times https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/?referrer=XXXXXX (Sorry removed the XXXXXX as everyone can see this. The value is on the Attendees web page (if you have booked for the event) or email tci2026@tandem-club.org.uk TB). Distances from ports:  Caen 182 miles St Malo 85 miles Sherbourg 205  Bon voyage!" Linda

There is a trial running event at Bon Repos on the Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th. Various distances but you must enter asap when entries open on the 25th January at 18:00 hrs (19:00 hrs French time). Enter here: https://www.traildeguerledan.com/inscription

Can I encourage everyone to find their Tandem Club login and have a look at rides. A lot of time is being spent adding everything onto the routes. There are icons and information along the routes which you can open on the ride telling you what you are going to see and where places to eat are, these are bespoke to this event. There is also a fabulous button on the left at the bottom, where you can see your location in relation to the route and all the things to look at. The picture shows a route that I have just done

They aren't published yet, but find your login in advance

This is the location button. Try it in the UK. It works better the more you zoom in

GPX files now available as a zip file on the Attendees Page

I loaded all of the map information onto my Garmin 1050 approximately two weeks ago. Before moving forward, I wanted to confirm whether that version should still be current, or if there have been any updates that would require me to reload or refresh the maps. Please let me know if I should proceed with what I currently have installed, or if you recommend updating prior to use.

We can bring pre-ordered items from the Club Shop. e-mail: Club Shop with details.

Is anyone else catching the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry on the 21st? I am going to cycle to Gouarec on the Friday if anyone else is doing that

Regarding WiFi... I don't know whether the campsite has WiFi as we are staying in an AirBnb in the village. The accommodation details advise us that 'Fibre has not yet arrived in Gouarec. Wi-Fi is therefore still dependent on the mobile network. This sometimes makes it unstable, especially in high season when more people are connected.'

There is wifi on the campsite, the password is available from reception

The Boulangerie in the village is open on Saturday and Sunday but NOT on Monday! Cash only but there are 2 cash machines in the village on the main road.

Do you know if the local supermarkets (E.Leclerc PLOUGUERNEVEL ?) is open on Saturday afternoon and maybe Sunday ?

Thanks Johannes, was Saturday 9:00 to 19:30 and Sunday 09:00 to 12:30, Monday closed.

If anyone is in the supermarche and sees some plastic table cloth, we could do with 14 for the marquee tables

Bonsoir Gouarec travellers,
Registration at the marquee from 9:00 hrs

• The French emergency helpline for English speaking people is 112
• Wifi is available on site, the password is campingdegouarec
• The Boulangerie Le Bon Pain, (bakery) in the village is open on Saturday and Sunday (07:30 hrs) but NOT on Monday! Cash only but there are 2 cash machines in the village on the main road. It has a baguette vending machine.
• The English Epicerie (grocers) is closed at the weekend but open on Monday (bankholiday), 10:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 17:00 hrs.
• Epicerie des Halles - 08:30 - 12:30 & 15:00 - 19:00 hrs Sat (morning only), & Tue to Fri. 
• It may be difficult to find a cafe stop on some of the rides, therefore make sure you have a backup with you (baguettes?) and plenty to drink.
• Friday's BBQ
  • Suckling pig and potatoes from the food van - pay as you order
  • Vegetarians. We have arranged a special Veggie BBQ, please book your meal on arrival or before Monday evening, cost €15 p.p. cash only. Menu:
    • Corn on the cob with homemade Ranch or Tarragon sauce
    • Boiled potatoes with yogurt and herbs sauce
    • Mixed crunchy veg with wholegrain mustard or Asian Vinaigrette
    • A seasonal hummus as beetroot & fresh goat cheese or smoked paprika & red bean
    • veggie mushroom burgers
    • Sourdough focaccia
• Communications: ideally join announcement group on WhatsApp, get yourself in the group with this link:
  • https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ih7mmbEoqVu4n1e48GRvlC
  • Or news on the rally page (email)
• Saturday evening welcome drink & cheese in marquee at 19:00 hrs. Bring a glass.

Along the canal about an hour

The food-van should arrive around 18:30, we'll start the quiz around 19:30 so you can get your meal and eat it.

Photo competition, upload your photo here:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZSc78NmNWnngvKqd7

If you fancy something different for your day off, you can rent a kayak form the campsite and paddle up the canal, or even hire Geoff's 2CV Citroën here: https://www.roadstr.fr/cars/citroen-2cv-1983-plelauff

Tomorrow's rides go towards the North-West on very quiet country roads. It is a bank-holiday so we are not sure what will be open! Make sure you have a backup plan!

On today’s route is Mark-Carhaix, it has a lake and “beach” area to cool off. It also has a bakery that may be open in the morning, not sure.
Tonight is cycle jumble, from 18.00 hrs.
Anyone feels like doing an article for the tandem club magazine?

Does anybody at tci2026 have a soldering iron + solder. I have broken control wire on electric tandem. TIA, NZ Kevin

Does anybody at tci2026 have a soldering iron + solder. I have broken control wire on electric tandem. TIA, NZ Kevin