oh great motor way warriors.... some help!!!???

[GingerWizard]

Can anyone point out some glaring obvious things to avoid with this route? uber-route

I have to do this tomorrow, leaving folkestone about Noon, the two points are picks ups of my wife and sister, we are off to bury my grandfather. Granted its a long way and in my Type R is going to be a little tiring, just really want to avoid major road conjestion or a plethora of speed cameras. I have a 530 Go TomTom with traffic cameras, any know problems on this route???/

Any advice gratefully recieved.

GingerWizard

[V8mate]

Your sister lives in Levington Marina?

[GingerWizard]

V8mate said:

Your sister lives in Levington Marina?

just delivering a boat....


(Thats removal of a vital organ!!! )

[timlongs]

GingerWizard said:

Can anyone point out some glaring obvious things to avoid with this route?

Uhm, Middlesbrough?

(I live in Middlesbrough, secretly it's awesome)

[GingerWizard]

timlongs said:

GingerWizard said:

Can anyone point out some glaring obvious things to avoid with this route?

Uhm, Middlesbrough?

(I live in Middlesbrough, secretly it's awesome)

no its not. its like Baghdad with people on PCP and Crack. Non the less i have to bury someone so any help?

[Graebob]

Done Middlesbrough to London before via the A1, it's OK at the moment other than some roadworks around Bedford. Actually quite a nice road, bits of it reminded me of driving on the continent.

Edit: I'll fully read the OP next time

Edited by Graebob on Sunday 1st August 19:13

[callahan]

GingerWizard said:

Can anyone point out some glaring obvious things to avoid with this route? uber-route

I have to do this tomorrow, leaving folkestone about Noon, the two points are picks ups of my wife and sister, we are off to bury my grandfather. Granted its a long way and in my Type R is going to be a little tiring, just really want to avoid major road conjestion or a plethora of speed cameras. I have a 530 Go TomTom with traffic cameras, any know problems on this route???/

Any advice gratefully recieved.

GingerWizard

Looks good to me, I just drove from west of Newcastle down to south of Cambridge today and the A1 was fine apart from the aforementioned 50 limit section that seems to go on forever....don't forget the average speed cameras on the A14 either.

I'm originally from Stockton and can confirm that Middlesborough is indeed a sthole. Luckily the football team are awesome.

[GingerWizard]

callahan said:

GingerWizard said:

Can anyone point out some glaring obvious things to avoid with this route? uber-route

I have to do this tomorrow, leaving folkestone about Noon, the two points are picks ups of my wife and sister, we are off to bury my grandfather. Granted its a long way and in my Type R is going to be a little tiring, just really want to avoid major road conjestion or a plethora of speed cameras. I have a 530 Go TomTom with traffic cameras, any know problems on this route???/

Any advice gratefully recieved.

GingerWizard

Looks good to me, I just drove from west of Newcastle down to south of Cambridge today and the A1 was fine apart from the aforementioned 50 limit section that seems to go on forever....don't forget the average speed cameras on the A14 either.

I'm originally from Stockton and can confirm that Middlesborough is indeed a sthole. Luckily the football team are awesome.

Thankyou, i had already noted that when doing some searches earlier, handy to know that average speed cameras are deployed though.

Last time i went to middlesbourgh i went to get a bus into town (no taxies apprently they where all on fire!) and was told that "oh they stop running at 1730, they keep getting shot or robbed you see" .....

I wonder if i can do there and back in 150 litres of fuel...........

[308mate]

Looking at your drop-off points, its not like you have very much choice as far a route goes, is it?

Check list for long m-way journeys:

• Get some comfy jeans - most current fashion fit doesnt leave room for the twig and berries, a problem after a couple of hours
• some comfy trainers - heeled shoes tip your ankle at funny angles for long periods on steady throttle so thinner soled the better
• pack 2x 1.5ltr bottles of water (or 6 x 500ml) - staying hydrated helps you stay alert and in case of breakdown/massive traffic jam - common on the M25 at the moment.
• 1x Red Bull for moments of real tiredness when youre not near an exit or services - if youre properly tired, sugar/sweets alone wont cut it. Youll need the caffeine shot.
• if you dont already, set your seatback a little more upright and sit so you can reach the top of wheel with the calluses on your palms. Then drive with a straight back. This will avoid mid-journey back-ache.
• Check your oil, water and spare
• Have all your CDs to hand or MP3 player in easy reach
• Charge your bluetooth headset
• Take your in-car phone charger
• Pack a jacket in case of an evening/adverse weather break-down

This is what works for me and I do 55k miles a year mainly on the M25, though some of the above is only relevant for a proper long-stint in the chair. Which is exactly what youre facing.

[Simpo Two]

308mate said:

I do 55k miles a year mainly on the M25

With the current state of the M25 I'm surprised you can do 55K miles a year on it... I think I'd get to about 2,000 by the time 31 December ended...