Ideas for a run out?
- Thread starter Alan Woods
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Black80XSA
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Ok, unless there's any last minute changes then i'll meet up with the rest on the A494, just after the spur off for the A55.
Suggestion - at Ruthin head north again on the A525 to Denbigh, and then pick up the A543 to Pentrefoelas (where you join the A5 for Betws). This is an excellent piece of road, the latter half being part of the infamous EVO magazine test route. For those that want to exercise their right foot, its thrilling; for those that want to tootle the scenary is just as thrilling [
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Suggestion - at Ruthin head north again on the A525 to Denbigh, and then pick up the A543 to Pentrefoelas (where you join the A5 for Betws). This is an excellent piece of road, the latter half being part of the infamous EVO magazine test route. For those that want to exercise their right foot, its thrilling; for those that want to tootle the scenary is just as thrilling [
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Alan Woods
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'm just trying to work all this into to route while keep it roughly circular and so we're not repeating too many roads there and back. I am sure we can pick you up where you suggest.
Sure thing Graeme, the more the merrier[
]Ideally I would like to go out to do the run before March 6th but with being away next week it's looking unlikley - does anyone who lives nearer fancy giving it a blast so we can get some rough times? If I get back in time tonight I'll try to post the proposed route with marked map.
Alan Woods
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This is just rough for now, my only concern is how long is it going to take? If it is over long we could just take the A55 back or A494 back. Sorry the quality isn't great I had to get it down to 200k, once we get it decided upon I'll upload a large image to my server.
Comments please!
Won't upload image ("error saving file to disk") I just FTP'd it to my site here:
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/map4.gif
Comments please!
Won't upload image ("error saving file to disk") I just FTP'd it to my site here:
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/map4.gif
berg944
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What date please?
I live 10mins from meeting point (5min on a Sunday morning)
My biker mates have stopped using these roads on Sundays (the last straw, £80 fine for number plate 20mm too small)
The Police will be out in force (the only force to make a profit!!!!) with mobile speed traps, unmarked cars and helicopters.
They are looking for bikes but would be pleased to see a few of you lot coming over the hill in convoy doing 5 mph over the limit.
Mike
I live 10mins from meeting point (5min on a Sunday morning)
My biker mates have stopped using these roads on Sundays (the last straw, £80 fine for number plate 20mm too small)
The Police will be out in force (the only force to make a profit!!!!) with mobile speed traps, unmarked cars and helicopters.
They are looking for bikes but would be pleased to see a few of you lot coming over the hill in convoy doing 5 mph over the limit.
Mike
Alan Woods
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Sunday 6th March. Thanks for the heads up BTW, I'm sure we'll all be driving sensibly.
Alan Woods
New member
No comments regarding to route so I'm assuming everyone is cool with it. We can head out using that route and if it's late when we set off back we can take something more direct if necessary. Weather could go either way, if it's like this Sunday will be great, even if it's snowing I'll still go, but if it is I might end up in the MINI as salt and a 36 year old 911 dont mix (unless of course I find a 924 this coming week []). I will bring copies of the route and the Portmerion free entry applications. If you are coming please PM me with your meeting point, (M56 J14 services 9.00 ish for 9.30am off - or 8.45am at the Romper by Manchester Airport) so I can prepare a list just so we don't set off without anyone. My mobile is 07979 868459.
]). I will bring copies of the route and the Portmerion free entry applications. If you are coming please PM me with your meeting point, (M56 J14 services 9.00 ish for 9.30am off - or 8.45am at the Romper by Manchester Airport) so I can prepare a list just so we don't set off without anyone. My mobile is 07979 868459.
Black80XSA
New member
Hi Alan,
lookign like i might have to be in work on Sunday.
If not then best place for me to meet up is the shell station on the A494 just as you approach New Brighton / Mold. I'll let you know if i can't make it later in the week.
lookign like i might have to be in work on Sunday.
If not then best place for me to meet up is the shell station on the A494 just as you approach New Brighton / Mold. I'll let you know if i can't make it later in the week.
Alan Woods
New member
Sure thing porkersc, let us know where you would be meeting so we don'tr leave w/o you.
jamescharnley
Active member
sorry to crash the thread alan, but did you get my pm @ DDK?
Hi Alan, will make it for the morning run, but due to family commitments (Mothering Sunday Lunch![8|]) I'll need to head back after the stop at Betws-y-Coed.
If we manage to leave Chester services by 9.30 should be there for 11.00.
For all the Manchester based crew suggest we arrive at The Romper 8.30 ish and leave 8.40. Clocked it last week and during weekday morning traffic, took 20 mins to Junction 14.
For those who don't know - The Romper is off the M56 junction 6, head towards Wilmslow (A538) the pub is 200 metres on the left hand side.
For those who are planning to meet here, please either post or PM me.
Thanks
Graham
If we manage to leave Chester services by 9.30 should be there for 11.00.
For all the Manchester based crew suggest we arrive at The Romper 8.30 ish and leave 8.40. Clocked it last week and during weekday morning traffic, took 20 mins to Junction 14.
For those who don't know - The Romper is off the M56 junction 6, head towards Wilmslow (A538) the pub is 200 metres on the left hand side.
For those who are planning to meet here, please either post or PM me.
Thanks
Graham
Alan Woods
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Weather forecast is good! Sunny but v cold:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2524
See you all Sunday bright and early, 911 started first time in 2 months tonight, so all set!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2524
See you all Sunday bright and early, 911 started first time in 2 months tonight, so all set!
Black80XSA
New member
I'll meet up with you at the Shell petrol Station at New Brighton, on the A494 about 4 miles after you've turned off the A550/A55.
You'll go through a set of traffic lights in a dip (Tavern pub on right), then the Shell garage is on the next roundabout.
I reckon it'll take you about 20 minutes from the Chester service, so i'll see you around 09:50 hrs.
I will only be doing part of the run, once we get to Cerrigydrudion I'm heading off right for a few laps of the EVO triangle and then home over the Denbigh moors (Mother's Day duties from noon onwards [] )
You'll go through a set of traffic lights in a dip (Tavern pub on right), then the Shell garage is on the next roundabout.
I reckon it'll take you about 20 minutes from the Chester service, so i'll see you around 09:50 hrs.
I will only be doing part of the run, once we get to Cerrigydrudion I'm heading off right for a few laps of the EVO triangle and then home over the Denbigh moors (Mother's Day duties from noon onwards [
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Alan Woods
New member
All good!
Some notes I just came up with, if someone can just follow the directions with a map to check for any mistakes that would be appreciated. Forecast is cold but sunny! I have now posted a larger version of the route map:
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/map_final.jpg
Also, here are a few notes and written directions. I will bring extras along on the day as well as the Portmeirion free entry forms, which you can print out.
See you all Sunday!
Alan.
REGION 5 drive out to Portmeirion
Members travelling from Eastern parts meet at the Romper 8.30 for 8.40 depart.
Meet at M56 Westbound J14 at 9.00
Depart at 9.30
Stop at Betws-y-coed Railway station car park to allow group to catch up, take pics etc. There is a cafe here also I believe.
Continue for Portmerion, park together in their carpark if we can, arrange departure time.
Leave Portmerion, we can arrange a further meet up point, perhaps again at Betws-y-coed or at Llanrist on the route if desired.
OUTBOUND
M56 West to A55
A494 meet up with Black80XSA at New Brighton petrol station - about 4 mile soff the A550/A55.
A494 South via Mold then Ruthin until A494 joins A5 at Tyn-y-cefn
A5 West to Betws-y-coed
STOP at Betws-y-coed Railway station car park (there is a cafe there as well I beleive for photos and to let the group join back up).
A470 South via Ffestiniog
A487 West - STOP Portmerion - signposted to the left off this road - follow private road to Portmerion car park
HOMEBOUND
A487 West
A498 North towards Caanarfon to A487 then
A4086 via Llanberis on to Capel Curig
A5 East to Betws-y-coed
A470 North to Llanrwst
A548 North to Abergele
A55 East to M56
Please drive carefully and take into account the possibly/probable inclement weather conditions. Stick to the laws of the road. Police will look out for a number of Porsche together and joyfully pounce on illegal driving.
Remember this event social a gathering, it is meant to be a day of fun "" not competition or challenge. If you really want to test the performance of your Porsche you should attend a Track Day type event. Always remember you are at a group event, show respect and care for your fellow club members. I am sure we have all seen fair share of w*ankers in Porsches driving badly - please be courteous to other motorists/pedestrian/horses/etc and represent the club & marque in a positive light!
My mobile is 07979 868459.
Alan.
Some notes I just came up with, if someone can just follow the directions with a map to check for any mistakes that would be appreciated. Forecast is cold but sunny! I have now posted a larger version of the route map:
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/map_final.jpg
Also, here are a few notes and written directions. I will bring extras along on the day as well as the Portmeirion free entry forms, which you can print out.
See you all Sunday!
Alan.
REGION 5 drive out to Portmeirion
Members travelling from Eastern parts meet at the Romper 8.30 for 8.40 depart.
Meet at M56 Westbound J14 at 9.00
Depart at 9.30
Stop at Betws-y-coed Railway station car park to allow group to catch up, take pics etc. There is a cafe here also I believe.
Continue for Portmerion, park together in their carpark if we can, arrange departure time.
Leave Portmerion, we can arrange a further meet up point, perhaps again at Betws-y-coed or at Llanrist on the route if desired.
OUTBOUND
M56 West to A55
A494 meet up with Black80XSA at New Brighton petrol station - about 4 mile soff the A550/A55.
A494 South via Mold then Ruthin until A494 joins A5 at Tyn-y-cefn
A5 West to Betws-y-coed
STOP at Betws-y-coed Railway station car park (there is a cafe there as well I beleive for photos and to let the group join back up).
A470 South via Ffestiniog
A487 West - STOP Portmerion - signposted to the left off this road - follow private road to Portmerion car park
HOMEBOUND
A487 West
A498 North towards Caanarfon to A487 then
A4086 via Llanberis on to Capel Curig
A5 East to Betws-y-coed
A470 North to Llanrwst
A548 North to Abergele
A55 East to M56
Please drive carefully and take into account the possibly/probable inclement weather conditions. Stick to the laws of the road. Police will look out for a number of Porsche together and joyfully pounce on illegal driving.
Remember this event social a gathering, it is meant to be a day of fun "" not competition or challenge. If you really want to test the performance of your Porsche you should attend a Track Day type event. Always remember you are at a group event, show respect and care for your fellow club members. I am sure we have all seen fair share of w*ankers in Porsches driving badly - please be courteous to other motorists/pedestrian/horses/etc and represent the club & marque in a positive light!
My mobile is 07979 868459.
Alan.
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