West Midlands Convoy enroute to Haynes?

Keith · 28th February 2007, 14:56

I have lost track of who is going from my neck of the Woods

Jamie (biker in a suit) a few weeks ago suggested meeting up on route probably around the end of the M54 and then picking people up along the M5 etc on the way

Strictly within speed limits etc

John (Salop75) and I did the same going to Eden last year which was sort of fun even though I spat a Squirrel out at him on the way (alledgedly)

any takers?

PM me (or Jamie), if I don't reply to this thread, work has gone bonkers so I am not on the forum much at the moment.

Keith · 28th February 2007, 15:50

I Suppose we ought to bounce a few facts and figures together if this is to work

Meet starts at 10:30
Distance from my place is 180 miles
if I leave at 07:00 I will be joining the M6/M5 around 08:15 to 08:30
so in theory that means we should be navigating around Bristol around 10:00 aiming to get to the meet at 11:00

So that gives people an idea of when and where I expect to be, we can obviously adjust to meet/catch up with people as necessary.

I don't use the M5 much are there any sensible meeting places or services at the top end and then further along the M5? ditto the A37?

I notice from Autoroute the route is M5 > M4 > M32 > A37 taking in a fair bit of central Bristol ring roads, can anyone local advise on traffic?

Tom Collins · 1st March 2007, 11:17

I don't know the area, but as I'm travelling from Leicester, it would be great to meet up somewhere en route. Also I can then just follow someone else and not have to navigate. :lol:

Keith · 1st March 2007, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by collit

I don't know the area, but as I'm travelling from Leicester, it would be great to meet up somewhere en route. Also I can then just follow someone else and not have to navigate. :lol:

Your most direct route looks like M1 > A43 > M40 > A34 > A303 but you are of course welcome if you fancy coming down the M69 and then going the M42 route to the M5 this distance is strangely almost identical!

Or you could start an anyone coming down the M1 thread

Keith · 1st March 2007, 11:58

Strensham Services, Southbound between J7 and J8 of the M5?
Would that be a suitable first meet and comfort break point?

Keith · 1st March 2007, 12:08

Services info
http://www.motorwayservices.info/list.php?by=road

Keith · 1st March 2007, 21:11

Welcome aboard Jules
Saw your comment on two-sixties I have a thread on Fan motors here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=1371

feel free to post info on resistor suppliers etc

Rich I might arm swmbo with a digicam and see what develops on the way

Simon · 3rd March 2007, 22:38

I've just been having a look at the route. Now, excuse any ignorance on my behalf as I don't know the area nor have I travelled there in a long time, but from what I can gather...
Would it be sensible, to stay on the M5, going through Bristol and maybe leaving the M5 further down south, say Junction 23 joining A38 and then turning left onto A372 (heading East) until it joins the A303 (still heading East) until we reach Sparkford, then it's a short stretch up the A359 to the museum.

Would staying on the M5 avoid much of the problems in and around Bristol or is the M5 affected heavily too (even on a Sunday morning)...?

Timbo.P6 · 3rd March 2007, 23:02

but it would be nice joining the convoy at some point along the route,or is it only the one stop ,

Simon · 3rd March 2007, 23:07

More stops can be worked in if needed, at the moment though, this first stop was so everyone from North of Strensham could join together as some of us are spread far and wide.

If there is enough interest we can add another stop further down south. The route I proposed above is just my idea to avoid Bristol which a few members have said is a nightmare regarding traffic.

Me and everyone else are entirely open to suggestions/route changes and the like.

28th February 2007, 14:56	#1
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	West Midlands Convoy enroute to Haynes? I have lost track of who is going from my neck of the Woods Jamie (biker in a suit) a few weeks ago suggested meeting up on route probably around the end of the M54 and then picking people up along the M5 etc on the way Strictly within speed limits etc John (Salop75) and I did the same going to Eden last year which was sort of fun even though I spat a Squirrel out at him on the way (alledgedly) any takers? PM me (or Jamie), if I don't reply to this thread, work has gone bonkers so I am not on the forum much at the moment. Last edited by Keith; 28th February 2007 at 15:53.. Reason: localised the title incase others are going to do similar from elsewhere

1st March 2007, 11:17	#3
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't know the area, but as I'm travelling from Leicester, it would be great to meet up somewhere en route. Also I can then just follow someone else and not have to navigate. :lol: __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

1st March 2007, 12:08	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Useful link Services info http://www.motorwayservices.info/list.php?by=road

28th February 2007, 15:50	#2
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I Suppose we ought to bounce a few facts and figures together if this is to work Meet starts at 10:30 Distance from my place is 180 miles if I leave at 07:00 I will be joining the M6/M5 around 08:15 to 08:30 so in theory that means we should be navigating around Bristol around 10:00 aiming to get to the meet at 11:00 So that gives people an idea of when and where I expect to be, we can obviously adjust to meet/catch up with people as necessary. I don't use the M5 much are there any sensible meeting places or services at the top end and then further along the M5? ditto the A37? I notice from Autoroute the route is M5 > M4 > M32 > A37 taking in a fair bit of central Bristol ring roads, can anyone local advise on traffic?

1st March 2007, 11:58	#5
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Strensham Services, Southbound between J7 and J8 of the M5? Would that be a suitable first meet and comfort break point?

1st March 2007, 21:11	#7
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Welcome aboard Jules Saw your comment on two-sixties I have a thread on Fan motors here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=1371 feel free to post info on resistor suppliers etc Rich I might arm swmbo with a digicam and see what develops on the way

3rd March 2007, 22:38	#8
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I've just been having a look at the route. Now, excuse any ignorance on my behalf as I don't know the area nor have I travelled there in a long time, but from what I can gather... Would it be sensible, to stay on the M5, going through Bristol and maybe leaving the M5 further down south, say Junction 23 joining A38 and then turning left onto A372 (heading East) until it joins the A303 (still heading East) until we reach Sparkford, then it's a short stretch up the A359 to the museum. Would staying on the M5 avoid much of the problems in and around Bristol or is the M5 affected heavily too (even on a Sunday morning)...?

3rd March 2007, 23:02	#9
Timbo.P6 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR T SE WITH MISSING SATNAV ROVER P6 2000 SC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 429 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts	but it would be nice joining the convoy at some point along the route,or is it only the one stop ,

3rd March 2007, 23:07	#10
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	More stops can be worked in if needed, at the moment though, this first stop was so everyone from North of Strensham could join together as some of us are spread far and wide. If there is enough interest we can add another stop further down south. The route I proposed above is just my idea to avoid Bristol which a few members have said is a nightmare regarding traffic. Me and everyone else are entirely open to suggestions/route changes and the like.