2013: PH Scotland Run Planning

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2011 RUN AND EVENT PLAN

Events which are confirmed or proposed along with dates if known and sponsor.

CONFIRMED
Dec 10:
Post Christmas Blast (6C4GTS)
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:

PROPOSED AND SCHEDULED
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
Stirling Run/BBQ (flipflop1/KMM)
June:
July:
August:
Borders Run (Monaro 5.7)
September:
Skye Run (Olberj)
October:
Argyll Run (6C4GTS)
PH/SE Annual Awards Dinner 2011 (flipflop1)
November:
December:
Christmas Mini Run (6C4GTS)

PROPOSED NOT SCHEDULED
Arran Ring Run (RDM)

Edited by 6C4GTS on Thursday 16th December 09:43

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sherman said:

I dont think we need another thread for the runs as the run threads generally keep themselves on the front page.

If you are invited to join in the bigger events you will be told of the whens and wheres when it has been decided upon.

Ok I'll drop the idea - just seemed from last year that deciding who was organising the next run was a bit random.

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OlberJ said:

I think what we should have is a thread, possibly this one, for the ideas for runs. Then we can committee by proces of shouting at each other which ones we're going for and when.

If you could update your original post with the ones posted here Baz and then we can work the rest of the thread on suggestions as they come in.

I'm thinking of having a full run up the West Coast to Skye later in the year, Aug/Sep.

First post updated with the ideas above - we can try using this thread as a discussion board and I will attempt to keep the first post edited to track the agreements and proposals.

Dougie - any speed cameras on Arran or is it like IOM?

Edited by 6C4GTS on Wednesday 15th December 21:08

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RDM said:

As far as I know there are no speed cameras (Or roundabouts!) on Arran.
Approx. 58 miles for a lap, the Nordschleife is only 14 so it would be
like Nurburgring's big brother!.

Arring - Clydeschleiffe!

Ferry is about 50quid per car but I think it best to avoid the summer hols
as Plod put bike patrols on the island as it attracts a lot of bikers, or at
least it used to.

How about early April (3rd is Mothers Day) but 10th or 17th are still clear of Easter Holidays - should be relatively tourist free - would be bad stuck behind a caravan for 58 miles!
Anyone got a lap record for Clydeschleiffe! Bumper stickers anyone?

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Kinky said:

6C4GTS said:

First post updated with the ideas above - we can try using this thread as a discussion board and I will attempt to keep the first post edited to track the agreements and proposals.

You would be much better off creating a Wiki - then everyone can update it as they go. It makes stuff like this so so simpler; and is the perfect solution.

Kinky cheers for the proposal - can we still have a long thread running under a wiki as the intention was, as Olberj said, a bit of a "debate" to get to the decisions which I will edit onto the front page.

Sadly I fear an open board would be open to abuse (some folk up here like to play when they've had a wee drinkee (no names to protect the guilty) but if it gets messy I'll drop you a line for more advice.

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OlberJ said:

Tis a good idea, we can run both along side each other and see what happens.

Have asked Kinky to make this look purdey............

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FamilyDub said:

RDM said:

Arring - Clydeschleiffe!

Ta da!

Edited by FamilyDub on Thursday 16th December 15:26

Nowt wrong with that on a bumper/window with suitably crunchy name!

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Wiki is ready based on the brief discussions on here so far - cheers to those who have contributed hopefully we have a busy year ahead - you can never have too many runs! (Although tyre funds may be an issue!)

Lee I can help with the Clyde Valley if Kenny is busy at work - can discuss on 27th!

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craig2003 said:

What about a Western isles tour, you can get island hopper ferry passes valid for a few days enabling you to travel unlimited on Calmac ferries.
Start at Barra and work up to Lewis or vice versa.
Mega scenery they reckon on some of the roads

Craig - cheers could be a runner!
Could you do a rough proposal scoping ferry cost mileage and timing - ie which ferries and how many overnights and if so where and we can gauge the level of interest.

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SSC! said:

Easty-5 said:

sherman said:

Easty-5 said:

sherman said:

If you are invited to join in the bigger events you will be told of the whens and wheres when it has been decided upon.

I never realised that PH runs were invite only for next year?

They're not but things like the HH are.

Since when?

Since 2007. HH is not advertised on here anymore so lets keep it that way, cheers folks.

Ave YHM.............

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craig2003 said:

6C4GTS said:

craig2003 said:

What about a Western isles tour, you can get island hopper ferry passes valid for a few days enabling you to travel unlimited on Calmac ferries.
Start at Barra and work up to Lewis or vice versa.
Mega scenery they reckon on some of the roads

Craig - cheers could be a runner!
Could you do a rough proposal scoping ferry cost mileage and timing - ie which ferries and how many overnights and if so where and we can gauge the level of interest.

Aye no worries,
I will have a proper look at it in the new year.

What sort of dates and for how long a trip? A night camping and one in a B & B or all tenting etc etc?

Edited by craig2003 on Saturday 18th December 02:50

Depends on the midges forecast!!

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Andrew[MG] said:

The schedule is fairly filling up!

Have you and Paul got any cunning plans?
Is Paul doing another Italian Day..that was great last year?

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OlberJ said:

Bear in mind that they are mostly just preliminary dates which can and will change as the plans progress.

Would love to see a full calendar though, Trackdays, Hillclimbs etc etc.

The facility is there now just click and update the wiki with any event that may be of interest.

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M1KEY said:

paulqv said:

Hoping to have the third Scottish Italian car and bike day on sunday 14th august Date TBC in early new year.

Excellent! Last year was a great day. The challenge is to get the weather as good!

God is Italian remember it'll be a beautiful day!!

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I'd better start saving for the ferry tickets then!

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If we do Arran I may go across the night before to get a brekkie lap in as the first ferry is not that early.

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OlberJ said:

Disnae bode well : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-1um-JYEwE&fea...

Reality, paints a better picture : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhlpT1jZFAc&fea...

Edited by OlberJ on Tuesday 4th January 21:24

This was more the pace I was expecting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-P4TYxfig&fea...

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Having finished the route I now have the lunch shortlist for the March Run, spoilt for choice this time. I will try and get a similar menu to the Kilfinan hotel on the last run but the venues look suitable and the route works well - will do a proving run when it gets above 5 degrees.

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March Run menu sorted out - yum yum!!
If the weather hold I'll do a recce run on 27th before the Monte Rally thing...anyone free and want a wee run?

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The march run is all ready now - lunch sorted plenty of parking - route checked in full. Will post a thread in a week or so.

How are people feeling about Arranring in April?
Dougie are you up for organising?

What date suits folks - schools seem to be off for just about the whole month!! so not sure when or if tourists will hit Arran.