Southern Convoy to BBWF - Sat 17th July

[rev-erend]

OK

I've been a busy bee at the weekend - I've mapped out and driven the planned route - from the south to BBWF.

If you are interested post here !

The meeting place will be M40 J4 - 4th exit signed 'Aylesbury' A4010 - at next roundabout 1st exit.

There is a big car park on the right opposite cinema / Frankie & Bennies.

Meeting time will be 9:30 - departing at 10:00.

Route is 70 miles (no motorways at all !) - time for route is 2 ~ 2.25 hrs !

Planned arrival at BBWF is just after 12 noon.

The route is great - loads of uncrowded roads, lovely small vilages (to wake up !), thatched pubs, some great roads with good corners !

If anyone is staying at BBWF on Friday and fancy's a drive too - the M40 from Ettington is 45 mins to J4
- so you are welcome to join us too !

I won't be posting the route on here - but will hand them out on the day.

Post here if you want to join us !

[redcar]

:: Me and wife Denise are in.:looking forward to a great weekend
Martin

[rev-erend]

Martin - I'm looking forward to meeting you both.. and I still owe you £5 for those heater stickers !

[streaky]

rev-erend said:

The route is great - loads of uncrowded roads, lovely small vilages (to wake up !), thatched pubs, some great roads with good corners !

Any scameras (fixed type, of course)? - Streaky

[rev-erend]

Yes - 2 in direction of our travel.

Both in villages - so no problem.

All marked on the notes.

Are you tempted Michael ?

[stever]

I'll be there with either the missus or a mate (booked a twin room to cover both angles)

Martin, great way to break your Southern Wedge duck! Er... you too Streaky!

Rev- not stopping for a beer and a sandwich on route at one of these quaint country pubs???

Steve

[wedget]

is there anyway to pick up the convoy, i live nr Leighton Buzzards

[rev-erend]

wedget said:

is there anyway to pick up the convoy, i live nr Leighton Buzzards

Sure - no problem .. you could meet at at the A40/B4009 junction (west of Aylesbury). My guess for time is 11:00 - we can swap mobile numbers ..

[rev-erend]

stever said:

I'll be there with either the missus or a mate (booked a twin room to cover both angles) Martin, great way to break your Southern Wedge duck! Er... you too Streaky! Rev- not stopping for a beer and a sandwich on route at one of these quaint country pubs??? Steve

Nice thought .. might be a bit early for some .. we should be at BBWF just after 12.00 - plenty of time for in the evening !

[streaky]

rev-erend said:

Yes - 2 in direction of our travel. Both in villages - so no problem. All marked on the notes. Are you tempted Michael ?

Alan - What? To get them to flash? No way!

Steve - I am coming to BBWF and have been since early February when the date and location were fixed. Unfortunately, I can't stay overnight as I have a flight to catch on Sunday morning.

Streaky

[d p - 400se]

You can count me in on the convoy Rev

[redcar]

Rev-erend.
Did you make a note of the all important Optimax stations on your rekky of the route.
Perhaps if there's enough of us we could arrange to meet a tanker every so often.: :

[rev-erend]

Yes - I have a note of all petrol stations.

The only shell station on route is 45 miles from the start of the route.

[stever]

rev-erend said:

Yes - I have a note of all petrol stations. The only shell station on route is 45 miles from the start of the route.

Of course there's also one at the start of the route, might be a good idea for all to brim then so we all run out of juice together. The Shell garage is found by taking the next exit off the roundabout at junction 4 (i.e the one after A4010 Aylesbury) Go straight over first mini roundabout (after 50 yds) and Optimax can be found after only another 50 yds on yer left

[stever]

streaky said:

rev-erend said: Are you tempted Michael ? Steve - I am coming to BBWF and have been since early February when the date and location were fixed. Streaky

Misinterpreted Rev's question as "are you tempted to join us" Will be good to meet you!

[rev-erend]

Bump..

[shpub]

YHM

[gsx600]

Do you mean meeting up on the Sat morning ?

If so I should be up for this in either the blue 400 or the black 350 or both if I can persuade her to drive one !

Cheers

[stever]

Yep Saturday morning 9.30 meet for 10 depart, glad you(s)can join us!

[rev-erend]

Excellent - didn't know you had a 400 as well .. or have you just bought it !

Glad you are joining us ..