North York Moors run - Lion Inn, Blakey

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The plan subject to alterations at whim and of course getting lost on route.

15th February

Meet at Teesside Airport A67 lay-by

Leave 11am

A67 through
3.5m to Yarm
1.9m to Kirklevington
0.9m cross A19 on to 'minor road'
0.8m to Crathorne
2.0m to Hutton Rudby
4.0m to Stokesley
A173 for 0.6m to 'minor road'
2.1m to Easby
2.7m to Kildale
3.0m to Commondale
1.3m turn right on Blakey Road
1.8m to Castleton

8.5m to The Loin, Blakey Ridge
Lunch 12:30 a glass of coke and some pub food
2.9m to Hutton-le-Hole
Turn left on minor road to Rosedale Abbey

3.7m turn right minor road to Cropton
4.5m through Cropton to 2.3m to right turn A170
9.7m to Helmsley
Turn right B1257
11m to Chop Gate
2m turn right on minor road to Ingleby Greehow

0.5m down hill to car park (note this is not the car park on the B1257 junction)
Through Ingleby Greehow to Easby 3.1m
Turn left at Easby
3.7m to Stokesley
Through Stokesley 4.0m to Hutton Rudby
2.0m to Crathorne
1.7m cross A19 to Kirklevington
1.1m turn left on B1264
6.5m turn right on A167
4.1m to Croft on Tees
Through Croft (nice exhaust note as we cross the bridge) 1.7m to 'Journey's End'

Northerners turn A66 Left
Southerners turn A66 right

>>> Edited by tvrbob on Sunday 1st February 17:06

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Snakes said:

Maybe I'm missing something but what date is this get together?

Hello Clive, long time no hear. This is a lunchtime trip on Sunday 15th Feb. We're meeting some folk from up north and showing them some nice country roads through to the Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge. Hope you can join us.

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dexy said:

Hey Bob fancy havin a trial run tonite to Blakey you can go in front Hello Clive i keep seeing you around in ya Tiva hows it going .

In this snow. Not a chance in hell of me trusting my rear wheels to keep me the right way up.

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WildfireS3 said:

I will have to try and convince her that a top down run is a good idea, with a bunch of people I've only met a few times. Doesn't look good.

Why not. You don't need to say PH things to her. Just say "come and meet a few of my mates. We're going out for lunch".

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OK table is booked so & is on.

I need to confirm numbers on 14th Feb so if you haven't told me yet then please do. I'm updating the list above to show the current list of 'Confirmed'

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Arr well Tom the A171 isn't on our plan. I see it as a fabulous road but I'm also conscious of the boy racer and born again biker brigade. They really spoil the A171 by driving beyond their ability. There is one famous moors road on our plan. The B1257 is used as a race track by the born again bikers. They keep you on your toes.

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MickC said:

Hey Bob I hope you've booked the weather in advance with the guy in the sky.....

Whey eye man. Snow will be gone. I'm up for this come rain or shine. I guess we may need to be tolerant of those wishing to put their roofs on. As long as we get a good turnout, which it looks like we will, then this should be a fine affair.

I'm updating the ealier post to show those who have confirmed.

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minimax said:

Yes we must stop for a group photo and what better place. Good find Tom

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chrisj said:

....Is anybody into video at all? ...

I believe WildfireS3 is bringing a DV. I will have a micro DV (web cam type). With its memory card it'll be good for 45mins or so but the resolution and refresh speed is low. I also have a 'proper' SLR digital camera and I'm sure to catch a few compromising images with that.

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docevi1 said:

as I said before Bob, I hope you don't mind waiting for me

Perhaps we need to develop the concept of 'stefan stones'. Places along the way where we stop to let people catch up. I'll think on this one.

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docevi1 said:

I might be able to keep up with your vectra mates Bob

I think you'll do fine. Just gain confidence as you go along. Open country roads are excellent for that. Be prepared to have a go and it'll come good soon enough. We'll be pushing it on some stretches and coasting on others so just try to stay with us. We're not going to leave you behind but we will want to play. If you're trying well that's all we can ask.

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Mamiya TLR!! That's a name I haven't heard for a long time. I would imagine they're quite complex to operate.

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I need a someone stole this thread!!!

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OK I've been out today getting a feel for this run. All looks good and I've identified 'Stefan Stones'. I have made a small change to the middle and final bits so that we can spend more time on interesting roads. I'll update the post above to show the changes.

I have a map with directions etc. on and route pace notes. Stefan is going to host these for us nearer the time.


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wendyg said:

Dear All .......and I am up for fun.... ......I have some things that may influence your decision as to whether you want to absorb me into your group.....

As Minimax has said you very welcome and I for one hope you can come along on 15th Feb. We are in dire need of some non-TVR owners, especially those with interesting motors like yours.

The day is organised to fit in with all levels of driving ability and age for that matter.

Please please come along. You will need to let me know how many so that I can book seats at the Lion Inn. Why not bring the car and the bike. That way hubby can feel included.

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chrisj said:

...Is this event going to get a catchy name at all? Run To The Ridge (sung in a Maiden style), Ridge Run, or how about TWATS Day Out?.....

Run to the Ridge sounds good. If it works well I was hoping to run it another couple of time over the year. Probably same pub with a variation on the roads.

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chrisj said:

A mate of mine has a route in North Yorks more to the west, with a stop off at a farm ice cream palour....

West sounds good. We may hook some of the Yorkshire lot if we get a little further inland. We could have a Yorks/North East Blatt

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bomb said:

...Hope its a sunny day !!

Come rain or shine we're going for it. If it snows then I'll postpone.

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bomb said:

....Do we meet at a lay-bye en route to the airport ??

Yep. Travelling north the lay-by is north bound on the A67 just before the airport roundabout.

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MickC said:

tvrbob said: We are in dire need of some non-TVR owners why? I can bring a rover 216 instead of the Chimaera if it helps.... 10:15ish Durham Services sounds fine.

Mick, I've had a comment from someone who would like to come along but feels like an outsider because of the number of TVR's. I'm not trying to have less TVR's. I'm trying to encouage non-TVR PHers to join us. Please come in the Chimaera.