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[The Red Baron]

good point about the insurance H.Boy. may be more hassel than its worth. as you say just go & have fun.

[mike213735]

Yeah, I agree about the charities being a pain to deal with.

This being the case, I would propose doing the run just to sse the sights and travel with some like minded people.

I am proposing that the trip be:-
August the 14th, we will make our way to Lands End
August 17th - Drive from Lands End to Ilfracombe
August 18th - Drive from Ilfracombe to Lechlade
August 19th - Drive from Lechlade to Ashbourne
August 20th - Drive from Ashbourne to Kendal
August 21st - Drive from Kendal to Bryness (Friday)
August 22nd - Rest Day
August 23rd - Drive from Bryness to Aberfoyle
August 24th - Drive from Aberfoyle to Fort Augustus
August 25th - Drive from Fort Augustus to Helmsdale
August 26th - Drive from Helmsdale to John O' Groats
Total trip 1054 miles.

I have lost track of woh's in and who's out, so lets go for it again. Copy and paste and add your name...

1) Mike213735, with Wife, 12 year old daughter and 2 year old son.
2)

[Kevin Wood]

Having participated in (but not organised) a few tours and the like you should also be a little careful about the legalities involved in organising such a trip, IMHO.

If you intend to publish anything (a road book or similar) it should be more from the perspective of suggesting particularly scenic routes that tourers might like to absorb rather than a set of rally pace notes and there should be a big section at the front in bold type reminding participants that it's a group of like minded car enthusiasts getting together for a scenic drive on public roads in full compliance with the highway code and not a race.

It would also be courteous, in addition to covering the organisers to an extent, if you informed the police forces whose territories you are passing through of what you are doing. You don't have to tell them exactly where you'll be at a given time but if they have been given prior warning it would be to your advantage if anyone got the hump IMHO.

I was participating in such a tour the weekend before last and, because the organiser had informed the local police they were able to warn him that there was a large cycle race also taking place on the same roads that he had proposed to cover on one of the days.

It was obviously desirable to avoid mixing a couple of hundred cyclists and 30 or 40 quick sports cars on twisty country lanes, and fortunately this allowed us to change our schedule to minimise the risks to all.

Kevin

[Gaffers]

If you're willing to allow a jag take part I would be willing (afghan dates dependant of course  

[Johnny5]

Count me in on this one plenty of time to save for the fuel you never know fuel might come down to 89p a litre  

[ngrainqey]

Count me in on this one plenty of time to save for the fuel you never know fuel might come down to 89p a litre  

dream on
i might be up for this come next year but depends on funds as im interested in doing the nurburgring track day trip

could put the money raised towards charities and also the upkeep of the site unless you dont want to give money for the upkeep of the site lol!

[Gaffers]

I wont be able to do the whole trip but I may join you guys for a few of the legs.  Looks like I will be on a '2 week break' from work if I do make it and of course you all know which charity I would be supporting  

[mike213735]

you never know fuel might come down to 89p a litre  

It certainly has.....making the trip even cheaper!!

[amigov6]

If no charities involved now can we join 'en route ie if in midlands can we do the top half & back? 8-)

[mike213735]

That's right. I had too much hassle from the charities so it has now become more of a fun run. If anyone wants to join for any part of the stint feel free. Likewise, if you want to pop along to one of the overnight stays you are more than welcome to share our BBQ and a drink.

[Simon_Omega]

il see if i cant russle up a couple of 3.2 cop cars for the trip to head and tail the convoy.  you never know couple of forces may indeed head us for a while on request, would look good picture in total vauxhall etc!

[mike213735]

You are not going to believe this, but I'm afraid I can't make this run now. I am unable to get the holiday from work as I need to cover someone at work that has booked the holiday before me

Mike