Anyone travelling to Spain tomorrow?

[ccr32]

I have had an absolute nightmare. Currently sat in a hotel in Cartagena geared up for my first ever Euro Track Day, and arrived at the airport here in Spain to realise I have left the bike key at home.

Is there by any way of a miracle anyone here who is travelling from anywhere in or near London to either Murcia, Alicante, Valencia or anywhere else in the vicinity tomorrow who would be able to bring my key?

The GF is at home and prepared to travel and could even drop the key off this evening or tomorrow. Failing that, it's a going to be a depressing day watching everyone else riding or an eye-wateringly expensive and tiring trip home and back again if I want to go and get it myself....

Any help would be massively appreciated and I would be indebted to you forever! Let me know...

[dingg]

get onto DHL pronto they may be your next best bet

good luck

[davepoth]

http://www.a1locksmiths.es/

http://www.locksmithcostablanca.net/

http://www.locksmithspain.net/

http://www.locksmithscostablanca.com/

There are quite a few english speaking locksmiths on the Costa Blanca and Costa Brava. Not sure if any of them will be near enough, but it might be worth looking into?

[ccr32]

Unfortunately a locksmith/getting a new key/hotwiring etc. is out of the equation as the bike has got a factory fit immobiliser - won't be going anywhere without ripping out half the loom and the ECU too.

[glenrobbo]

I know for certain that airline crew members will be flying out to Spain tomorrow at regular intervals. You could try contacting the various airline customer service helplines maybe?

Just a thought. Good luck.

[ccr32]

glenrobbo said:

I know for certain that airline crew members will be flying out to Spain tomorrow at regular intervals. You could try contacting the various airline customer service helplines maybe?

Just a thought. Good luck.

I had the very same thought but can't help but think I don't really have much hope of them allowing that unless I know someone who is actually going to be on the flight - imagine the security concerns etc (even if it is only a key).

Happy to be advised otherwise however!

[MrsMiggins]

Try asking for help on the airline's twitter feed. Would make a great story for them if they can help.

[ccr32]

MrsMiggins said:

Try asking for help on the airline's twitter feed. Would make a great story for them if they can help.

Good shout - now done for Monarch, easyJet and Ryanair! Thanks for the suggestion... will see if anything comes of it overnight.

[The Moose]

What an iritating problem. I'm sorry to hear that and hope you get it sorted.

Why not put the misses/mate on a flight out to Spain to meet you?

[sc0tt]

Sorry to hear this buddy. You have any joy overnight?

[richardgcs]

My son going to Valencia this afternoon 1600hrs from east midlands,will gladly help if you can get key to EMA.

[steveo3002]

if youre not soreted ...try the benidorm facebook groups , some are fairly busy

[ccr32]

Thanks all for your help and suggestions.

I'm now sat at the airport about to fly back to get the key. Less than ideal, but there you go!

[ccr32]

richardgcs said:

My son going to Valencia this afternoon 1600hrs from east midlands,will gladly help if you can get key to EMA.

Thank you for the offer, though getting the key to EMA would have been the problem. I'm flying back for it now so all being well will be back on track tomorrow... fingers crossed!

Cheers.

[s3fella]

Could the missus not bring it out? Could have got her pissed and had a fumble this evening. Win win

[ccr32]

Ha! I did try floating that option but she was having none of it. For some reason she didn't particularly fancy spending the rest of the weekend with a bunch of sweaty men watching them ride bikes all day... shame!

[SlackBladder]

Have to ask, how did you get the bike there?

[backwoodsman]

SlackBladder said:

Have to ask, how did you get the bike there?

There are specialist track day travel agents, that will take your bike out there for you, in a van, and can even crate them up to go on a plane, for Middle East, and American tracks.

[The Moose]

How did the day go?!

[ccr32]

The flights back and forth on Saturday were as expected - luckily it seems I missed all the fog that has plagued northern Europe over the weekend so made it back ok.

The two days I had on track were excellent and worth all the pain and hassle - Cartagena circuit, though a bit mickey mouse by bigger circuit standards, was actually great fun while being challenging and interesting to learn.

The start to the second day was delayed as the biblical rain that we got overnight had washed most of the dirt banks that surround the circuit on to the track itself, and so much of the morning was spent by the circuit staff jet washing it all off. Great second day once things did did get underway though. Will post up some photos once I get home.

Thanks again for the offers of help!