Midlands hoon
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Jayyylo

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986 posts

163 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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I'm getting bored of driving back and forward to work and never giving my car a chance to get properly warmed up and stretch it's legs. To solve this issue I think a spirited drive with a few like minded PHers is in order.

I have no idea where the best b roads are to be found so we will need route suggestions from a few locals. I'm thinking a central meeting point followed by a nice drive to a pub, have lunch then head home again. Maybe 200-300 miles?

Mid/late March should bring the weather and plenty of time to get it in your diary/ask permission if you can a Saturday off trudging around ikea.

Anyone one want to join me?

DaveL485

2,758 posts

213 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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Jayyylo said:
I'm getting bored of driving back and forward to work and never giving my car a chance to get properly warmed up and stretch it's legs. To solve this issue I think a spirited drive with a few like minded PHers is in order.

I have no idea where the best b roads are to be found so we will need route suggestions from a few locals. I'm thinking a central meeting point followed by a nice drive to a pub, have lunch then head home again. Maybe 200-300 miles?

Mid/late March should bring the weather and plenty of time to get it in your diary/ask permission if you can a Saturday off trudging around ikea.

Anyone one want to join me?
I'd recommend popping across to Devils Bridge....

Daggers89

905 posts

176 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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Might be best to PM "Madmover" about this thread as he may be able to help with something like this..

SirSamuelBuca

1,353 posts

173 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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im in. Where you based?

Jayyylo

Original Poster:

986 posts

163 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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I'm in Nottingham. I sort of assumed that heading towards Wales would be the best option but I'm obviously open to suggestions.

Vulgar LS2

1,785 posts

199 months

Wednesday 6th February 2013
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I might be up for this, give the Monaro a good run out, Im in Notts too.

Jayyylo

Original Poster:

986 posts

163 months

Thursday 7th February 2013
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Great stuff. I'm currently waiting on a rim coming back from being straightened then I'll be able to get a date sorted. Remember to avoid those potholes!

Lazygraduate

1,790 posts

177 months

Thursday 7th February 2013
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Put me on 'the list' as well please, only in Bham until the end of March as moving for work but would be interested in squeezing as much out of Wales and surrounding roads before moving back to London! Drive an MX-5 though so you lot would have to wait around for me at the top of all the hills...hehe

Polarbert

17,935 posts

247 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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There used to be midlands drives quite often a few years ago but they seemed to have stopped.

I'd definitely be interested in this.

DaveL485

2,758 posts

213 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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I live in Coventry, and have done a fair few welsh runs.

Devils bridge...some of the best roads in the UK....but you need brave pills to get a wriggle on!

VVOODY

59 posts

151 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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Me too, depending on the date.

Daggers89

905 posts

176 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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VVOODY said:
Me too, depending on the date.


Will this one do?

VVOODY

59 posts

151 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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rofl

356Speedster

2,293 posts

247 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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Polarbert said:
There used to be midlands drives quite often a few years ago but they seemed to have stopped.

I'd definitely be interested in this.
They'll be back this yr... I've not arranged anything for the last 18mths, as I've been busy in the garage with the tools! I reckon I should be good to organise something around May time.

There's always the SS next weekend to plan for too smile

Fort Jefferson

8,237 posts

238 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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Polarbert said:
There used to be midlands drives quite often a few years ago but they seemed to have stopped.

I'd definitely be interested in this.
Hi, Robert. driving

Polarbert

17,935 posts

247 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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Fort Jefferson said:
Polarbert said:
There used to be midlands drives quite often a few years ago but they seemed to have stopped.

I'd definitely be interested in this.
Hi, Robert. driving
Hi,

How is everything going John?

Richair

1,021 posts

213 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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I'm always keen for a romp across to Wales! I'm in Shrewsbury so on the way...

The last few runs peeps have suggested in here have come to nothing, so I think it requires a firm approach to setting a date and sticking to it wink

Fort Jefferson

8,237 posts

238 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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Polarbert said:
Hi,

How is everything going John?
Good mate, but I go to Wales on the bike these days. biggrin

kiteless

12,183 posts

220 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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I'd be up for this yes


Jayyylo

Original Poster:

986 posts

163 months

Monday 11th February 2013
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Edit: I chose the same date as the breakfast club. I'll try again later

If this suits the majority then all we need is a route. Options are Elan valley and Devils bridge or the evo triangle. All opinions welcome.

Edited by Jayyylo on Monday 11th February 19:24