A Shropshire Run
Discussion
Well it's been a while since the last one, hasn't it? I can't believe it was nearly ten years ago!
It was certainly an eclectic mix of cars:
RR Silver Spirit
Bentley Turbo R
Bentley Mulsanne
Jaguar XK120
Saab 9-3 Turbo
Caterham 7
If there's some interest, I'm happy to co-ordinate again; possibly with the same route, or something different.
The first thing would be to agree on a date, of course.
People's thoughts would be appreciated.
It was certainly an eclectic mix of cars:
RR Silver Spirit
Bentley Turbo R
Bentley Mulsanne
Jaguar XK120
Saab 9-3 Turbo
Caterham 7
If there's some interest, I'm happy to co-ordinate again; possibly with the same route, or something different.
The first thing would be to agree on a date, of course.
People's thoughts would be appreciated.
TR4man said:
I'm on the Shropshire Cheshire borders and would be up for this.
A stop off might be Sleap Aerodrome near Wem. Greasy spoon style cafe in the control tower, aviation archaeology museum and usually some interesting aircraft knocking about.
That's a great idea, and it's just off the route of the 2008 Hoon. Maybe a stop off there for breakfast? Or, if going in the reverse direction of my route, a lunch stop. That's a lovely looking Stag, BTW........A stop off might be Sleap Aerodrome near Wem. Greasy spoon style cafe in the control tower, aviation archaeology museum and usually some interesting aircraft knocking about.
Talking of the roads in question:
Tacagni said:
When were you thinking of going and what's the route
I still have the pdf file of the 2008 Hoon somewhere. If those that are interested send me a PM, I'll send a copy across. In terms of "when", I'm not sure but I'm thinking at the moment of a Sunday in early May.theboss said:
I'm in Much Wenlock and would always up for this.
O/T I love Wenlock. I lived next door to b
d Hall opposite Carole Anne's for a couple of years.Anyway, let me know about timing / dates and if people want to see the proposed route.
Being a 9 - 5 pencil-pusher, weekends are always free and I'm still thinking early May when the weather is "agreeable" not being too hot and (hopefully) free of spring showers.
Looking at the calendar, the first weekend of May is a BH weekend which usually means lots more traffic on the roads.
How does Sunday 8th May sound for people?
Looking at the calendar, the first weekend of May is a BH weekend which usually means lots more traffic on the roads.
How does Sunday 8th May sound for people?
Excellent 
May 8th pencilled in, then (but with an eye on the weather forecast a few days before; no point in enjoying Salop's roads in the pissing rain)
With regard to the route, I'm thinking of doing the same one as the 2008 run but in reverse. It'll still start at the same place just outside Newport, and means we can stop off at Sleap Airfield for lunch and a mooch about.
If you're taking part, copy the list below into your post and add your username and anticipated car for the day:
1. vournikas : BMW E46 325Ci
Just PM me for the route details
May 8th pencilled in, then (but with an eye on the weather forecast a few days before; no point in enjoying Salop's roads in the pissing rain)
With regard to the route, I'm thinking of doing the same one as the 2008 run but in reverse. It'll still start at the same place just outside Newport, and means we can stop off at Sleap Airfield for lunch and a mooch about.
If you're taking part, copy the list below into your post and add your username and anticipated car for the day:
1. vournikas : BMW E46 325Ci
Just PM me for the route details
mikeN54 said:
...can't do the whole day, but am near Newport (Eccleshall) so I'd like to pop over and say hello at the start if it fits between childs swimming lessons and dance classes!
No problem at all, Mike.If nothing else, you'll be adding to the cylinder count in the car park! The last one had..........(thinks)..........38 IIRC.
Actually, looking at the current list of attendees, if we could get a Dodge Viper or E60 M5 then this run out would have a great spread of engine cylinder configurations:
4
5
6
8
10
12
Prof Beard said:
Warranty_Void said:
1. vournikas : BMW E46 325Ci
2. themanwithnoname : Subaru Forester STI
3. Bebee : Elise
4. RESSE: Subaru Impreza
5. Black Flag (and OH) TTRS x 2
6. theboss: F10 M5
7. Andy665: Jaguar S Type
8. SteA Leon Cupra R
9. ShrophireAston: Aston Martin DBS
10. mikeN54 : F06 M6 Gran Coupe - meet at start only for quick hello...
11. Frances The Mute : BMW 840Ci Sport
12. R88CLY : e46 M3
13. Warranty_Void Audi TTRS
14 Prof Beard 996 Carrera 4S
As someone who went on the first one, I've added myself provisionally (dont have the hotted up Saab anymore 2. themanwithnoname : Subaru Forester STI
3. Bebee : Elise
4. RESSE: Subaru Impreza
5. Black Flag (and OH) TTRS x 2
6. theboss: F10 M5
7. Andy665: Jaguar S Type
8. SteA Leon Cupra R
9. ShrophireAston: Aston Martin DBS
10. mikeN54 : F06 M6 Gran Coupe - meet at start only for quick hello...
11. Frances The Mute : BMW 840Ci Sport
12. R88CLY : e46 M3
13. Warranty_Void Audi TTRS
14 Prof Beard 996 Carrera 4S
)Refreshments will be on me as, IIRC, I still owe you a tenner from the first Hoon...........
Hope you haven't been totting up interest
@Harmy & SteA
You (hopefully) should have mail.
Joe, I tried again but I'm still getting bork messages through the PM system.
What I'm best to do, I think, is let PH's hamsters settle down for a bit. On the Friday before the Run, I'll send out PM's with a link to the route to all those I haven't sent to previously and go from there.
Cheers,
v
You (hopefully) should have mail.
Joe, I tried again but I'm still getting bork messages through the PM system.
What I'm best to do, I think, is let PH's hamsters settle down for a bit. On the Friday before the Run, I'll send out PM's with a link to the route to all those I haven't sent to previously and go from there.
Cheers,
v
JonV8V said:
mikeN54 said:
All,
Just noticed the 8th of May is the Bike-4-Life motorcycle charity ride out from Shrewsbury to Cosford. 10-4pm.
5000+ bikes descending from all over the place, road closures and police escorts abound....
That's a great event - very sedate drive but still plenty of police supporting for the air ambulance I believe.Just noticed the 8th of May is the Bike-4-Life motorcycle charity ride out from Shrewsbury to Cosford. 10-4pm.
5000+ bikes descending from all over the place, road closures and police escorts abound....
How long is the drive likely to be? I've a Tesla now and it could be fun although I doubt you'd all want to stop for an hour while I charge half way round!
Thanks for the heads up, mike. Appreciated.
Although the route pretty much avoids the area in question, it does skirt past the Cosford area early on and with 5,000 bikers incoming I suspect that many will use B-Roads for the journey (well, I would), and much of the route may use the same roads.
Personally, I'd suggest moving the run-out for the following Sunday 15th May.
Thoughts appreciated!
Hello, all.
I was in the vicinity of Cosford earlier this afternoon, and the early warning signs were up for the Bike4Life event. They stated that delays were expected between 12:00 and 13:30 which I'm comfortable with.
We'll be setting off long before that, and by midday I would expect us to be at least 40-odd miles away from Cosford so I'm happy to stick to the 8th if that's OK with everyone.
I was in the vicinity of Cosford earlier this afternoon, and the early warning signs were up for the Bike4Life event. They stated that delays were expected between 12:00 and 13:30 which I'm comfortable with.
We'll be setting off long before that, and by midday I would expect us to be at least 40-odd miles away from Cosford so I'm happy to stick to the 8th if that's OK with everyone.
Yes, still on for the 8th if that's still ok?
There were issues with PM'ing the route to everyone previously, and I did ask the question in Website Feedback as to what the problem was. One of the PH Techies did say that the PM system was a bit "wobbly" so to speak and that they were looking into it. However, there's not been an answer in the last two weeks so I can only assume that it's being brushed under the carpet.
I know I've managed to get the route across to a couple of attendees, so can those who haven't got a copy of it reply on here and I'll see if the PM system has stablilised.
Ta.
There were issues with PM'ing the route to everyone previously, and I did ask the question in Website Feedback as to what the problem was. One of the PH Techies did say that the PM system was a bit "wobbly" so to speak and that they were looking into it. However, there's not been an answer in the last two weeks so I can only assume that it's being brushed under the carpet.
I know I've managed to get the route across to a couple of attendees, so can those who haven't got a copy of it reply on here and I'll see if the PM system has stablilised.
Ta.
SteA said:
vournikas said:
Yes, still on for the 8th if that's still ok?
There were issues with PM'ing the route to everyone previously, and I did ask the question in Website Feedback as to what the problem was. One of the PH Techies did say that the PM system was a bit "wobbly" so to speak and that they were looking into it. However, there's not been an answer in the last two weeks so I can only assume that it's being brushed under the carpet.
I know I've managed to get the route across to a couple of attendees, so can those who haven't got a copy of it reply on here and I'll see if the PM system has stablilised.
Ta.
I've messaged you with my email so I can get a copy of the route, hopefully that will work...There were issues with PM'ing the route to everyone previously, and I did ask the question in Website Feedback as to what the problem was. One of the PH Techies did say that the PM system was a bit "wobbly" so to speak and that they were looking into it. However, there's not been an answer in the last two weeks so I can only assume that it's being brushed under the carpet.
I know I've managed to get the route across to a couple of attendees, so can those who haven't got a copy of it reply on here and I'll see if the PM system has stablilised.
Ta.
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