A28 or N138?

[boolay]

Just wondering what was the road of choice from Rouen down this year?

A28 i'm sure is gonna be a great deal faster, but the N138 is so much fun!!

[Alex@POD]

It would seem the general feeling is N138 going down (has to be done), A38 on the way back (nice and simple, too tired for anything else)...

[chrisbr68]

1-3-8!! 1-3-8!!!

[Polarbert]

138 all the way! Word on the street is the cops will be all over the 28.

[Lensey]

I need to get down there asap so will be going A28, I think the N138 isn't what it used to be, too much traffic and too many

[FUBAR]

Lensey said:

I need to get down there asap so will be going A28, I think the N138 isn't what it used to be, too much traffic and too many

Me too, A28 down and 138 back..I think...oh I dont know, Im all confused again

[vario-rob]

Rumour does indeed have it that the new motorway is going to be a turkey shoot for Le Plod so probably worth missing on the way down at least.

Last year I came back on the B roads via Alencon, Argentan, Lisiuex, Honfleur over the Pont Du Normandy and then pick up the motorway at Le Havre all the way back up to Calais.

Largely Plod free and a great Hoon to boot, well worth the effort.

[FUBAR]

Landing at Dieppe Thursday lunchtime and was told to try to get down before 4/4.30pm as they close the roads for practice? Having said that, with a good map and satnav, no reason why I cant do some country lanes for the last part if it looks like we arent going to make the deadline?

[chrisbr68]

Having done 138 each time I have been, it just would not be the same without it. May well stop in Rouen this year as well since there is usually some traffic and nice cars

Still need to get the air con fixed...!

[cooperlola]

Plod have developed a habit of setting up radar traps in the Aires so watch you speed as you come in until you have a clear view.

[Bobo W]

FUBAR - we're on the same boat - this is my 20th year ! and in my humble opinion I would avoid the 138 or 28 on the way down with the exception of heading towards Beaumont sur Sarthe for a spot of light refreshment before making the final run down in so be adventurous and go the back route (so to speak) and don't worry about the track being closed when you get there it's still pretty easy to get around

[FUBAR]

Bobo W said:

FUBAR - we're on the same boat - this is my 20th year ! and in my humble opinion I would avoid the 138 or 28 on the way down with the exception of heading towards Beaumont sur Sarthe for a spot of light refreshment before making the final run down in so be adventurous and go the back route (so to speak) and don't worry about the track being closed when you get there it's still pretty easy to get around

Hallelujah! Someone on my boat Get your name down here Bobo so I dont look a complete Billy No Mates www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=25&t=260722&p=3

Actually, there's one other TVR on the boat (dunno if he's a PHer?) that I know of. Thought I was sharing the boat with a load of lorry drivers and no petrolheads (disclaimer: :cough: not saying lorry drivers arent petrolheads )

Certainly interested in running some of the way down with you, especially as you are such an old pro at this (God, the stress, tension and worry has suddenly evaporated )

I was/am running with satnav so I wasnt THAT worried, but someone who knows the intersting routes would be more than welcome. Even if you are with others, maybe you can point out a route over a coffee on the boat?

[profstoff]

FUBAR said:

[ Hallelujah! Someone on my boat Get your name down here Bobo so I dont look a complete Billy No Mates www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=25&t=260722&p=3

Nick - so you've got company on your boat , I'm still on my jack according to that other thread . Mind you there's a Tam and a Griff on a sailing two hours after mine. I'm wondering how long it will take them to come blasting past me

[seasider]

Bobo W said:

go the back route

I take it you already know Nick then

[FUBAR]

profstoff said:

FUBAR said: [ Hallelujah! Someone on my boat Get your name down here Bobo so I dont look a complete Billy No Mates www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=25&t=260722&p=3 Nick - so you've got company on your boat , I'm still on my jack according to that other thread . Mind you there's a Tam and a Griff on a sailing two hours after mine. I'm wondering how long it will take them to come blasting past me

About 2hrs 20 mins Chris


Oh and seasider...

[profstoff]

FUBAR said:

profstoff said: FUBAR said: [ Hallelujah! Someone on my boat Get your name down here Bobo so I dont look a complete Billy No Mates www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=25&t=260722&p=3 Nick - so you've got company on your boat , I'm still on my jack according to that other thread . Mind you there's a Tam and a Griff on a sailing two hours after mine. I'm wondering how long it will take them to come blasting past me About 2hrs 20 mins Chris Oh and seasider...

Nick, you flatter me, as long as that.

[FUBAR]

Sorry Chris, perhaps I was being a tad harsh. I was venting my anger from that twonk seasider


2hrs 30 mins

[seasider]

FUBAR said:

I was venting my anger from that twonk seasider

You keyboard warrior you !!!!

[FUBAR]

seasider said:

FUBAR said: I was venting my anger from that twonk seasider You keyboard warrior you !!!!

[seasider]

I was told this was more you style...