Longest Day - Endurance Run
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Would anyone be interested in participating in a scheme that I've come up with? It's essentially a circular drive on the longest day (well actually Sunday 22nd June, but close enough).
Participants would start at sunrise from one of four points and complete a circuit, stopping at the other points to collect photographic proof they'd been there. The aim would be to get back to the start by sunset, so you'd be looking at approximately 850 miles in sixteen and a half hours depending on the route chosen. That's going to require two or more drivers per car, and a bit of planning.
It'd be just for fun, with no competition or speed element. The interest comes from lots of people doing the same drive and sharing the experience, despite starting from different places.
So, is it just me that would enjoy this kind of nonsense?
Participants would start at sunrise from one of four points and complete a circuit, stopping at the other points to collect photographic proof they'd been there. The aim would be to get back to the start by sunset, so you'd be looking at approximately 850 miles in sixteen and a half hours depending on the route chosen. That's going to require two or more drivers per car, and a bit of planning.
It'd be just for fun, with no competition or speed element. The interest comes from lots of people doing the same drive and sharing the experience, despite starting from different places.
So, is it just me that would enjoy this kind of nonsense?
Interesting idea, are you thinking of a pre-set route?
For a while I toyed with the idea of organising an overnight coast-to-coast run on the shortest night: nice dinner in the Lakes, blast across the best roads in Cumbria, Lancs and Yorks with a bit of a treasure hunt component, ending at dawn with a fry up in Whitby.
Then the reality of the organisation required and liability hit me, and I ran away screaming
For a while I toyed with the idea of organising an overnight coast-to-coast run on the shortest night: nice dinner in the Lakes, blast across the best roads in Cumbria, Lancs and Yorks with a bit of a treasure hunt component, ending at dawn with a fry up in Whitby.
Then the reality of the organisation required and liability hit me, and I ran away screaming
A friend and I did the West Wales coast to Lowestoft on the shortest night a couple of years ago. Despite not using any Motorway, 370 miles seemed almost too easy. This one would be a bit different, and the need to share the driving might make it more fun.
The route would be up to the participants. The four fixed points are in the North West, East Anglia, on the South Coast and not far from Bristol. Google Maps reckons it's possible with an hour to spare, so there's scope to make the route more interesting and still get round.
Organisation will be minimal - my involvement will be limited to supplying the fixed points and emphasising that it's not a competition.
The route would be up to the participants. The four fixed points are in the North West, East Anglia, on the South Coast and not far from Bristol. Google Maps reckons it's possible with an hour to spare, so there's scope to make the route more interesting and still get round.
Organisation will be minimal - my involvement will be limited to supplying the fixed points and emphasising that it's not a competition.
Sounds like a cracking idea. Would be interested to see the points and the approximate route between each point. The morning and the evening would be great when there are clear roads to enjoy but the long stretch in the middle of the day could be a challenge.
The prospect of a 8pm to 8am blast on the shortest night of the year sounds like a good option too.
The prospect of a 8pm to 8am blast on the shortest night of the year sounds like a good option too.
S. Gonzales Esq. said:
A friend and I did the West Wales coast to Lowestoft on the shortest night a couple of years ago. Despite not using any Motorway, 370 miles seemed almost too easy. This one would be a bit different, and the need to share the driving might make it more fun.
The route would be up to the participants. The four fixed points are in the North West, East Anglia, on the South Coast and not far from Bristol. Google Maps reckons it's possible with an hour to spare, so there's scope to make the route more interesting and still get round.
Organisation will be minimal - my involvement will be limited to supplying the fixed points and emphasising that it's not a competition.
I've always fancied doing the coast to coast, sunset to dawn run ever since I read Evo magazine doing it. Think they did Lands End to Norfolk or something similar. You'd have to ensure good weather to see the sun set and rise over the horizons for the full experience. How short is the shortest night roughly?The route would be up to the participants. The four fixed points are in the North West, East Anglia, on the South Coast and not far from Bristol. Google Maps reckons it's possible with an hour to spare, so there's scope to make the route more interesting and still get round.
Organisation will be minimal - my involvement will be limited to supplying the fixed points and emphasising that it's not a competition.
Not sure I get the attraction of this proposal though, sorry. Too much main route traffic.
Given the state of the road system from the South West to anywhere overnight these days, I don't think it would be possible. Don't bother trying to guess which roads would be closed or open even as the H.A. Don't know what the f
k they're doing at any given time. It would be easier to see who could cover the most distance in the set time. At the moment from Bristol, heading north most roads are closed at some point somewhere .
k they're doing at any given time. It would be easier to see who could cover the most distance in the set time. At the moment from Bristol, heading north most roads are closed at some point somewhere . Mostro said:
That's fantastic. In reality, I wonder what sort of speed you'd genuinely have to cruise at on the MWays to reach the average speed required....?? Any thoughts?Gassing Station | Roads | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff