sopor Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Getting this in early so the thread/event finally gets the right title. 😁 Looks like Saturday 22 June is the day for this year? And the usual route/timings? Meet at Greenwich Park (top car park Blackheath side) at approx 4pm. Then head south to Clackett Lane services (south side/west bound) to pick up another contingent. Then head south again (on back roads as much as possible) and end up at the beach car park in Pevensey Bay for a fish and chip supper. The head for Beachy Head for a group photo shot in the traditional June fog. Then on to Brighton Marina for a McDonalds coffee. Finish there is around 9-30 to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I was thinking about this, funnily enough. I'm going to be a bit negative unfortunately. It does seem to have turned into a bit of a parade. Not much fun for those at the front and only slightly more for those at the back. We've done that route and those roads to death. We need a new route on new roads to somewhere different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sopor Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Not opposed to a new route but will that solve the parade aspect? That would seem to be mostly a function of the number of cars and the level of traffic on a sunny June afternoon in the south of England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sopor Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Here's a radical thought - how about starting things off at the other end of the day - early in the morning and done by 11:00? Traffic will be much less of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I for one wont bother with Greenwich. Last few years its been mobbed traffic wise. Straight to Clackett for me from now on. I still like the existing format to be honest but will go with the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I'll do whatever, as long as i get my chips all is well. Phil - sounds like we'd better keep you back from Beachy Head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, R2D2 said: Phil - sounds like we'd better keep you back from Beachy Head! I'll be there regardless 'cos the best bit is meeting up and having a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Might get this booked in as I don't have many road trips booked in this year. May do a stay over somewhere as it's a bit of trek from oop here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Nige said: Might get this booked in as I don't have many road trips booked in this year. May do a stay over somewhere as it's a bit of trek from oop here. Would be great to meet you Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Yeah come down Nige! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 We did discuss the option of a route north from Greenwich last year, up around Suffolk and back. I think Les had an outline idea. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Stop complicating things Ian. Seriously though, I'd be happy to go for drive anywhere - starting in London is a bit of ball ache though traffic wise so prob best to start from somewhere around the M25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Reading and I’m in 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I was going to suggest something west to get you Welsh boys down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 minute ago, R2D2 said: I was going to suggest something west to get you Welsh boys down! da iawn lol You know, cause we are grand slam champs and all 👍🏴😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 yeah yeah yeah, was waiting for that to come up! Well done you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffef Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I should be in for that if you'll have me, given that a) i support scotland, b) i've got bubbling paintwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 17 hours ago, ruffef said: I should be in for that if you'll have me, given that a) i support scotland, b) i've got bubbling paintwork All welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Have stuck 22nd June in the diary as will be up for whatever the plan is. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstarkey Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I am up for this will meet at Clacket route wise happy to go with the flow.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorscheApostle Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I'm in this year if I'm not away but my IB is gonna be up for sale soon 🤦 so might be the 68😲 I'll stay at the back out of site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I assume its the usual route then? I haven't seen anyone suggesting alternatives coming up with anything specific yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Thought the new route was via cardiff to Barry Island? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWT Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 11:22 AM, R2D2 said: starting in London is a bit of ball ache though traffic wise On 3/19/2019 at 5:16 PM, Lesworth said: I for one wont bother with Greenwich. Last few years its been mobbed traffic wise. You both have a point, but just in case people have forgotten the significance of Greenwich/Summer Solstice - the Meridian, setting GMT etc. On 3/19/2019 at 7:56 PM, Ian Comerford said: We did discuss the option of a route north from Greenwich last year, up around Suffolk and back. I Guys, there are four equivalent yearly markers, Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox. Why change something that works rather than create three new runs for variety, inclusiveness and more millage in the IBs? Just saying... Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, SilverWT said: Guys, there are four equivalent yearly markers, Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox. Why change something that works rather than create three new runs for variety, inclusiveness and more millage in the IBs? Just saying... Mark Good idea Mark. Would be nice to see some roads north of the river and west of the big smoke. Apparently they've started paving the roads in the Midlands so that could be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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