aberdeenians some feedback on runs
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what do people like and dislike on the runs that are organised? Really looking for some feedback to help improve the days. Do we need more stopping/catch up points or longer inbetween stops. Longer runs 100 miles(half a day) or 250miles? (most of the day). Although every effort is made to vary the roads some get used more than others. Do people like having a lunch stop or would you rather go without? Would you prefer changing up the routes everytime or doing the same route more often so people get to know the roads. Maybe closer to summertime im thinking of some early morning runs ie 4am or late evening runs 10pm would this be of interest? Im heading down for the glasgow run next week so should be good to see how others do it and maybe learn a thing or two.
I was thinking a night run sometime would be good fun, just unsure whether thrashing a large group of cars in the dark is a good idea!
The aberdeen runs have been alright in that the distances haven't been too long, but perhaps a longer run in the summer would be pretty good. I've not been to applecross in a while!
A bit off topic, is anyone tempted by the Donington event at the end of april? Group C sportscars, 80's touring cars..
The aberdeen runs have been alright in that the distances haven't been too long, but perhaps a longer run in the summer would be pretty good. I've not been to applecross in a while!
A bit off topic, is anyone tempted by the Donington event at the end of april? Group C sportscars, 80's touring cars..
I'm pretty easy going with whatever we do. A lunch stop is a good idea and at least you can have a blether and a leg stretch. SOmewhere a little bigger/more organised than the last place though 
I'm keen on an applecross run but is it too much in a day?!
Only thing I'm bothered about is being in the country. Oh and not following Matt again as I cant afford more stone chip damage
I'm keen on an applecross run but is it too much in a day?!
Only thing I'm bothered about is being in the country. Oh and not following Matt again as I cant afford more stone chip damage
Anything over 180 miles is too much in a day if its all A and B roads, ends up being hard work.
Keeping people together is more fun but harder to do the more major junctions and turnings you put in to a route.
Good roads in large loops can always be done in reverse to spice things up, its not like a track where the gravel traps are in the wrong place if you suddenly go the other way.
Lunch stops are a must, gives the cars and the drivers time to cool off and re-group.
p.s. I'm not in the north east & haven't organised a run so feel free to ignore
Keeping people together is more fun but harder to do the more major junctions and turnings you put in to a route.
Good roads in large loops can always be done in reverse to spice things up, its not like a track where the gravel traps are in the wrong place if you suddenly go the other way.
Lunch stops are a must, gives the cars and the drivers time to cool off and re-group.
p.s. I'm not in the north east & haven't organised a run so feel free to ignore
The last run looked like a good route but a bit wintry! I've done a couple of the southern runs and there's not much difference but the prep work is impressive - more detailed directions than the google maps. But that takes time!!
I'd say keep it under 200 miles and get a food place informed well in advance. And if the weather's good we'll need plenty parking (the spittal was a bit tight)
But tbh to get anything organised is an effort that im sure is appreciated by those of us that just turn up, drive & eat
I'd say keep it under 200 miles and get a food place informed well in advance. And if the weather's good we'll need plenty parking (the spittal was a bit tight)
But tbh to get anything organised is an effort that im sure is appreciated by those of us that just turn up, drive & eat
Applecross in a day is fine! /* 
When we do Av's Hoons, we're normally across to Inverness by mid morning without setting off at silly o'clock.
On the ill fated Durness trip, we did Lochinver and back (9am-8pm) and there were plenty of stops on that. Sure that was about 500 miles (just to have a pie for lunch) and Applecross must be a least 100-150 mile less.
/* Any opinion expressed may be invalid due to not having bothered to attend your runs.
When we do Av's Hoons, we're normally across to Inverness by mid morning without setting off at silly o'clock.
On the ill fated Durness trip, we did Lochinver and back (9am-8pm) and there were plenty of stops on that. Sure that was about 500 miles (just to have a pie for lunch) and Applecross must be a least 100-150 mile less.
/* Any opinion expressed may be invalid due to not having bothered to attend your runs.
Lambchopski said:
I'm keen on an applecross run but is it too much in a day?!
Applecross is a piece of p*** to do in a day. First ever hoon we did had everyone back in Inverness by 4ish. That was with plenty pit stops and lunch. At the end of the day it is whether or not you are willing to put the miles on your motor and fuel in your tank. You get to spend the day with like minded drivers having a good laugh along the way.
(Uncle G... see you in July yes
)SSC! said:
Applecross is a piece of p*** to do in a day. First ever hoon we did had everyone back in Inverness by 4ish. That was with plenty pit stops and lunch.
At the end of the day it is whether or not you are willing to put the miles on your motor and fuel in your tank. You get to spend the day with like minded drivers having a good laugh along the way.
Ok sounds good to me At the end of the day it is whether or not you are willing to put the miles on your motor and fuel in your tank. You get to spend the day with like minded drivers having a good laugh along the way.
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