Calling all PHer's from the 4 corners of the UK

[Fat Boy Chim]

Dear fellow PHer's.

I am planning a Charity drive from Lands End to John o'Grotes in the Chim for the MS society (of which my wife has been a sufferer for many years).

My request is this, i am looking for local Knowledge of some good coastal roads from the south heading north, i am planning to start at Lands end, along the Northan coast of Cornwall, South Wales into North Wales, then from the west of the uk up through Scotland, I plan to piece the reccomended roads together, to help plan a route.

I hope to stay off the motorways and enjoy some good roads and great views on my way (as well as roughing it in a tent!!!), so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am planning to accomplish this run over 1 week!!!

Hoping for some support!

Start date: Saturday 11th July 2009

Should anyone wish to sponsor me, or make a contribution:
http://www.justgiving.com/stevewillson1

Itinery:
Stage 1:
Home (Leigh on Sea, Essex) - Lands End

Stage 2:
Lands End - Newport
(Via Newquay, Bidford, Bridgewater, Newport)

Stage 3:
Newport - Bangor
(Via Monmouth, Shrewsbury, Betsy Coed)

Stage 4:
Bangor - Kilmarnock
(Via Chester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool!! Lancaster, Carlisle)

Stage 5:
Kilmarnock - John o Groates
(Via Sat Nav!!!)

Stage 6:
Return Home!!!

For any FaceBooker's out there:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.p...

Nearer the time i will put a posting up on "Spotted TVRs"... Please, please if i am spotted (Chim will be "stickered up!!!") post on this thread.

Many thanks in advance.

Steve Willson
Fat Boy Chim

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Wednesday 17th June 21:07

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Saturday 20th June 08:58

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Wednesday 24th June 21:31

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Wednesday 24th June 21:37

[Chimjunkie]

Mad idea!! Wish i had a spare week this year. Sounds like a real hoot

[TVR Dan]

Sounds a fantastic idea! Hope this goes well for you.

Lake District in the north has some nice roads and views. Not sure if its on the way though?

[TT Tim]

There are a few organisations and runs that do this, you could tag onto one of those, it may make your organisation easier, as I'd hate to think about the logistics of organising such an event, even notifying the relevant police authorities county to county would be a headache, then you'd need insurance, MSA licence etc etc.

So, here are a couple of sites that may be useful:

http://club.triumph.org.uk/comps/index.php?id=3

http://www.hero.org.uk/artman2/publish/lejog09/ind...

Good luck

Tim

[2Munkys]

FBC . . . YHM

Bruce

[Fat Boy Chim]

TT Tim said:

There are a few organisations and runs that do this, you could tag onto one of those, it may make your organisation easier, as I'd hate to think about the logistics of organising such an event, even notifying the relevant police authorities county to county would be a headache, then you'd need insurance, MSA licence etc etc.

So, here are a couple of sites that may be useful:

http://club.triumph.org.uk/comps/index.php?id=3

http://www.hero.org.uk/artman2/publish/lejog09/ind...

Good luck

Tim

Thanx Tim, but just to clarify, i am planning to drive this route on my own, unless of course a few PHer's would like to join in on the way or show support,

I will post an itinery nearer the time.

Thanks,

Steve

[asrovak]

Fat Boy Chim said:

Dear fellow PHer's.

I am planning (although its early stages yet) a Charity drive from Lands End to John o'Grotes in the Chim for the MS society (of which my wife has been a sufferer for many years).

My request is this, i am looking for local Knowledge of some good coastal roads from the south heading north, i am planning to start at Lands end, along the Northan coast of Cornwall, South Wales into North Wales, then from the west of the uk up through Scotland, I plan to piece the reccomended roads together, to help plan a route.

As i say, this is at very early stages yet, and i hope to stay off the motorways and enjoy some good roads and great views on my way (as well as roughing it in a tent!!!), so any advise would be greatly appreciated.

I am planning to accomplish this run over 1 week!!!

Once i have some dates, i will post nearer the time, hoping for some support!

Many thanks in advance.

Steve Willson
Fat Boy Chim

Interesting....If you fancy some company, and want some potential extra £'s for the cause, I can bring my Tusc. All depends on when......Ah was 60 secs too prior

Edited by asrovak on Tuesday 16th June 19:58

Edited by asrovak on Tuesday 16th June 19:59

[sgrimshaw]

For the north coast of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset simply take the A39 - known as the Atlantic Highway.

Let me know if you want any planning help for the South West.

Simon

[2Munkys]

2Munkys said:

FBC . . . YHM

Bruce

You get my maily Fat Boy Chim? Had prob's with PMing of late.

[Byker28i]

A fellow bike rider did a charisty ride around the coast last year and some of us joined him for parts of it.

This was his route:


Day 1: Harefield > Penzance
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...=UTF8&a...


Day 2: Penzance > Aberyswyth
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...151611&...


Day 3: Aberystwyth > Ayr
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...287903&...


Day 4: Ayr > Ratagan
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...287903&...


Day 5: Ratagan > John O' Groats
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...575806&...


Day 6: John O' Groats > Aberdeen
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...575806&...


Day 7: Aberdeen > Hull
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...e=UTF8&...


Day 8: Hull > Harefield
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...=UTF8&a...

[Fat Boy Chim]

Start Date: Saturday 11th July 2009

Should anyone like to donate:

http://www.justgiving.com/stevewillson1

Would really appreciate any posts in the "spotted TVR's" forum to appear if i am spotted that is!!!!

Itinery still to follow...

Many thanks
FBC

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Wednesday 17th June 20:16

[Fat Boy Chim]

Can or How can i get a sticky for this????

[Big Al.]

Tis STUCK.

[Fat Boy Chim]

Big Al. said:

Tis STUCK.

Thank you!!

[Del 203]

YHM slim

[Fat Boy Chim]

Del 203 said:

YHM slim

2 insults in one night, one verbally the other via PM!!! Lol

thanx Del

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Wednesday 17th June 20:56

[TeGriffic]

Fat Boy Chim said:

2 insults in one night, one verbally the other via PM!!!

Why do you need help with the route ? Surely it'll just be via all the laybays with burger vans in won't it Twiggy ?

Edited by TeGriffic on Wednesday 17th June 21:45

[Fat Boy Chim]

TeGriffic said:

Fat Boy Chim said:

2 insults in one night, one verbally the other via PM!!!

Why do you need help with the route ? Surely it'll just be via all the laybays with burger vans in won't it Twiggy ?

Edited by TeGriffic on Wednesday 17th June 21:45

I'm doing well tonight arn't I!... is this a Chim thing?

[Del 203]

TeGriffic said:

Fat Boy Chim said:

2 insults in one night, one verbally the other via PM!!!

Why do you need help with the route ? Surely it'll just be via all the laybays with burger vans in won't it Twiggy ?

Edited by TeGriffic on Wednesday 17th June 21:45

[Fat Boy Chim]

Dates: Sorted!
Itinery: Sorted!
Tent: Sorted (I think)... Wish me luck
Donations: Com on Boys and Girls!
Sponsors: I'm working on it!!
Stickies: Sorted, Thanks Del!!!

Thanks for the tips so far, but please keep them coming.

FBC

Edited by Fat Boy Chim on Monday 22 June 23:00