Dawn dash to Cheddar Gorge

[NicCTR]

Khare said:

I’ve got at least another mate coming in a golf 7R, so we may well find a different café or just skip brunch altogether, but will be there for the cruise.

No problem mate

[Stuart J]

really looking forward to this

I’m winchester based

Where are meet points being considered

[Red Devil]

Sssssh! Don't distract him, he's working on it.

NicCTR said:

Off this week coming so will get the route confirmed and shared on here for you guys to have a gander.

[NicCTR]

Main meeting point will be Ower Services off J2 M27
0515 hrs
Postcode SO51 6AS

There is a big car park at the Texaco which is open 24hr, as is the McDonalds if anyone fancies it.

Those of you who I know are based around Winch and further north, might I suggest meeting prior at our favourite Shell garage beforehand? Will take you 15 mins at the limit to get to Ower.

I'm going to Thruxton today for TOCA testing, so by the end of tomorrow I'll share the proposed route for you to review over the weekend. Any constructive criticism is welcome.

Cheers everyone!

[clarky92]

Im going to have cancel, so giving up my space. Can't get anyone to cover my shift, sorry guys, next time!

[aashsucks]

Hey gang,

I'm Khare's mate with the Golf7R. Would love to join you all for this event.

Check out my build here if you'd like to know more https://www.instagram.com/aashsucks/

[NicCTR]

clarky92 said:

Im going to have cancel, so giving up my space. Can't get anyone to cover my shift, sorry guys, next time!

Shame mate but thanks for letting me know. We do regular gatherings if you ever fancy it another time.

[NicCTR]

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Chucker2 - R32
15. Aiden - S2000
16. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
17. Khare - Mx5
18. Wyatt - AMG A45
19. Junky - Cayman
20. aashsucks - Golf 7R

[NicCTR]

aashsucks said:

Hey gang,

I'm Khare's mate with the Golf7R. Would love to join you all for this event.

Check out my build here if you'd like to know more https://www.instagram.com/aashsucks/

Hi Ash, added you on as we've had a drop out.

[chucker2]

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14.
15. Aiden - S2000
16. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
17. Khare - Mx5
18. Wyatt - AMG A45
19. Junky - Cayman
20. aashsucks - Golf 7R

Looking like i may have to cover someone at work so think its best to drop off the list to open it up for someone else to fill in. Will check nearer the time and if the place is still there i will tag along. 👍

[NicCTR]

chucker2 said:

Looking like i may have to cover someone at work so think its best to drop off the list to open it up for someone else to fill in. Will check nearer the time and if the place is still there i will tag along. ??

Cheers for the heads up

[NicCTR]

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Aiden - S2000
15. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
16. Khare - Mx5
17. Wyatt - AMG A45
18. Junky - Cayman
19. aashsucks - Golf 7R
20.

[NicCTR]

Provisional route to Cheddar and Woodford for breakfast here: https://tinyurl.com/y7g83ofq

I wanted to include the A350 for the run there but there's roadworks/closures.

We will stop in the gorge for photo opp's, let us hope for a sunny morning!

And here is the provisional route back: https://tinyurl.com/ybtrds3k

I figured if we picked up the A303 this would give the option for anyone who wants to get back in a hurry. Otherwise you'll see that we'll peel off and across to Wilton then to Stockbridge. The White Hart in Stockbridge is a nice stop for a cold refresher but obviously people can peel off at different times on the way back.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions then I'm sure you'll let me know

I shall see about walkie talkies when I'm back in the office next week, going to be a task in itself keeping up to 20 cars together!

[NicCTR]

Just to add, on the route there we will not be stopping at the Riverside Inn & Restaurant - it's just a landmark on the route which takes us round a roundabout. Don't think other road users would appreciate 20 cars trying to turn around in Cheddar village!

[Berkshire bred]

Has anyone got an address and postcode for this mystical shell garage. Just so I can work out distances and leaving times, cheers.

[NicCTR]

Berkshire bred said:

Has anyone got an address and postcode for this mystical shell garage. Just so I can work out distances and leaving times, cheers.

Sorry mate, SO23 7SL

[Berkshire bred]

NicCTR said:

Sorry mate, SO23 7SL

Much apreciated, I can't really see the route as my phone has decided on playing silly buggers but from what I can tell it looks good. should be great fun.

[NicCTR]

Berkshire bred said:

Much apreciated, I can't really see the route as my phone has decided on playing silly buggers but from what I can tell it looks good. should be great fun.

No problem mate. If you want to send me an email through here I can send you another link?

Was good seeing you y'day at Thruxton

[Berkshire bred]

NicCTR said:

No problem mate. If you want to send me an email through here I can send you another link?

Was good seeing you y'day at Thruxton

Yeah thruxton was decent if a bit cold. Did your car cure itself of the knocking noise?

Don't worry about another link, I will enjoy the surprise.

As you said Walkie talkies might be a good plan, if not just have to swap some numbers. Hopefully get some reasonable weather.

[NicCTR]

Berkshire bred said:

Yeah thruxton was decent if a bit cold. Did your car cure itself of the knocking noise?

Don't worry about another link, I will enjoy the surprise.

As you said Walkie talkies might be a good plan, if not just have to swap some numbers. Hopefully get some reasonable weather.

No idea mate, didnt do it on the way home or today when I went to the garage (typical!). Will see how I get on tmrw on the run back to Thruxton for my 4x4 experience.