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FAQ

When is the Condom Rally in 2010?




How much do tickets for the Condom Rally cost?



Are Children and Young People Welcome?


Young people between the age of 16 and 18 are charged at full price.  Young people under the age of sixteen are admitted free and receive a different type of wristband. Anyone not paying full ticket price is not able to book in - so no sticker, badge or condom.

Do you do Day Tickets?

I can only pop in for a little while on the Saturday.  Do I have to pay full price?

How do I get to the Condom Rally?


We've put together a couple of route maps for you which you can find under Maps and Directions.

Wherever you're coming from, head towards Colchester then take the route shown on the map.  There's one for those riding in from the South of Colchester and one for those riding in from the North of Colchester.

If you're not exactly sure where Colchester is, it's about eighty miles North-East of London and about twenty miles south of Ipswich.  Colchester is on the A12 that connects the M25 with the A14.


What transport links are there?


If your bike's off the road right now and you need to get to us by public transport, then you have several options.

If you're coming from abroad, you could take a plane to Standsted Airport, then get on the Stansted Air Coach and get off at Colchester North Train Station.

Alternatively, you could take a ship in to Harwich Port and grab a train to Colchester Town Station (it used to be called "St. Botolph's Station").

If you're coming by train from anywhere else in the UK, you'll end up at the Colchester North Station.  Grab any bus that's heading towards the town bus station.  You'll need to come out of the train station and cross the road under the railway bridge and take the bus from there.

Once you're at the bus station, you need to get the No 67 bus to Mersea.  If you arrive at Colchester Town Station, you just need to cross the road outside the station, keeping the roundabout on your right.  Just on the opposite side of the road is a bus stop at which the No 67 bus stops.

Now you're all on the No 67 bus, you need to travel to the last stop before the Strood (road crossing to the Island of Mersea).  If you're not sure, ask the bus driver when you're buying your ticket.

Now just follow the directions for the rally site - but be warned! It's a couple of miles' walk to the site.


How do I enter the bike show?

The bike show is held on a Saturday afternoon, so have your bike ready at 12.00 noon and take it to the marquee. Ask for more details when you Book In.

The categories in the bike show are :



Can I bring a Camper Van?

The Mersea Outdoors site has limited hard-standing and the camp site area cannot accommodate camper vans.  If you travel in a camper van because you are a blue-badge holder, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to reserve an area of hard-standing for you.  Any camper vans entering the site that do not have a blue badge will be required to park in the car park of the site - away from the camping site - and will be charged for parking.  Pre-book parking costs £20 and it will cost £30 on the gate - subject to sufficient space.

Can I bring a Car?

The Condom Rally is a bike rally at heart and parking space is limited.  We therefore encourage arrival on two or three wheels.  We do understand, however, that there are times when your bike's off the road, or you want to bring some friends or your family and a car is the only option.

As we have limited car parking space, we ask you to think really hard about bringing a car, but if you need to, then please bear in mind that we will charge you £20 for a pre-booked weekend parking permit and that there is no negotiation on this price.  The charge for parking if you have not pre-booked your permit will be £30 and is subject to parking space availability on the weekend. Don't risk it - pre-book your space.

Please remember that Car Parking is NOT allowed on the campsite, so your car will be some distance from your tent.


What about my disability?

Of course, if you come to our Rally in a car because of a disability or an injury preventing you from riding, we will not charge you for your parking!  Please ensure you have your blue badge on display and let the committee know at least two weeks in advance so that we can prepare your free parking permit and make sure we reserve you a space.


What's on on a Saturday afternoon?

We're aware that a Saturday afternoon can be a little bit dull if you're not meeting up with friends from far afield.   We're planning lots of silly things on the Saturday afternoon, which include:


Other suggested things for the afternoon include maggot racing, wet T-shirt competition, Silly Games, Rock Disco.  Any ideas are gratefully received.


Where is the nearest cashpoint?

Download a Google Map HERE with all the local cashpoints marked on for you.

Where is the nearest off licence?

Download a Google Map HERE with all the local off licences marked on for you and the times that they can trade.

What stalls are going to be there?

Please see all the banners for the shops that have confirmed that they will attend.  If you need them to bring something in a special size just for you - contact them before the event and make sure they bring stuff that you'll like and the sizes you want.


What bands are playing?

Please check out our regularly updated page about Bands and other entertainment.


What are the prizes on the raffle?


Raffle Prizes kindly donated by those listed next to the prizes.  Where a business has given us a prize, there's a link to their website.  Please check them out as they're all good kind people!  If you end up buying something from them, please let them know that you found them through the Condom Rally website, as it's good for them to know that giving a prize to our rally is worth it.


Can I bring my kids?


Young people aged between 16 and 18 are welcome to come along and join in, so long as they have a responsible adult (aged over 18) who will take full responsibility for their actions whilst on site.

Younger children, aged under 16 can come with family groups on the understanding that the children must not enter the main hall in the evening and that you are always sure where they are on the site and that you know that there is a responsible adult with them. We are unable to provide creche facilities at this time and we ask that one of your group keeps a regular check on the kids.

PARENTS: Please bear in mind this rally is directed at entertainment for adults. If you bring children under 18 onto the site they are YOUR responsibility. If your children cause a problem due to being left unattended you will be found and asked to leave the site.

Can we bring our mini-moto?


No

Are there any campsite site rules?




What should I bring?




I've heard that you can rent a cabin for the weekend.  How do I book one?


WE DO NOT HAVE ANY CHALET BOOKINGS LEFT FOR THIS YEAR'S RALLY. If you want one for the following year talk to us before you leave the rally.


What is Booking In?

After you've paid for your wristband and pitched your tent, you should take a visit to Booking In which is next to the Shop (Caravan) where you can fill in the distance you travelled and whether you're part of a club or group.  There are prizes awarded on the Saturday night for longest distance UK female and male, longest distance non-UK female and male and biggest club turnout.

Make sure that you leave us your email address when booking in to receive Condom Rally updates throughout next year!

Booking In means you get given a Condom Rally sticker (the design changes every year) a condom and a pin badge (depending on stocks remaining).  We sometimes have other goodies available, but this depends what we've got in stock and whether you're one of the first fifty to book in.

Under-16s and day ticket visitors cannot book in - sorry!