How long to get the bike out of customs? I flew my bike back from Bogota, Colombia with Martinair into Stanstead.
The bike never arrived on the Friday it was scheduled to and instead arrived on Saturday morning. I was keen to get the bike to get to the HU meeting in Derbyshire - a good way to finish the trip. Except Saturday is not convenient for the shipping handlers. The person with the necessary rubber stamp does not work on Saturday. After arriving at 8am, I managed to get the bike reassembled and was on the road at 3pm. Being a UK registered bike helped but overall it was a dreadful experience.
The weekend is not the right day to go and fetch it, however beware expensive storage fees at these cargo warehouses.
Good plan to get the letter out. I am sure that will have a rapid effect.
All the best to you Doug.
Matt
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