10th Anniversary RBR 2009 Stage 4 - Page 2

Dragrad · 16th May 2009, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Yellow Peril

Some preliminary timings
Stage 1 - Cowley to Dorchester - 128 miles - 3.0 hours 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm (19th)
Stage 2 - Dorchester to Penzance - 184 miles - 4.5 hours 9.00 pm - 1.30 am (20th)
Stage 3 - Penzance to Bristol - 205 miles - 5.0 hours 1.30 am - 6.30 am (20th)
Stage 4 - Bristol to Aberystwyth - 189 miles - 4.5 hours 6.30 am - 11.00 am (20th)
Stage 5 - Aberystwyth to Chester - 124 miles - 3.0 hours 11.00 am -2.00 pm (20th)
Stage 6 - Chester to Glasgow - 229 miles - 5.5 hours 2.00 pm - 7.30 pm (20th)
Stage 7 - Glasgow to Edinburgh - 403 miles - 10.0 hours 7.30 pm - 5.30 am (21st)
Stage 8 - Edinburgh to Boston - 274 miles - 8.0 hours 5.30 am - 1.30 pm (21st)
Stage 9 - Boston to Southend - 188 miles - 4.5 hours 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm 921st)
Stage 10 - Southend to Brighton - 121 miles - 3.0 hours 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm (21st)
Stage 11 - Brighton to Birmingham - 185 miles - 4.2 hours 9.00 pm - 1.00 am (22nd)
2230 miles - 55 hours = 40mph average speed

Having written this down, I'm getting very nervous.
Some very unsocialble hours - especially for Devon and Cornwall and Scotland. Plus I was hoping to get the time down to 48 hours, so this may well influence Stage route plans.

Not much can be done in Wales... Round the edge, as proposed or up the English/Welsh Border thereby defeating the objective

Average speeds in stage 4 should be a lot higher than 40mph

The Yellow Peril · 16th May 2009, 14:52

Good point, the 40 mph average was based on the comments in the thread you pointed me to regarding the MG rally and specific requirements relating to speeds on and off motorways.

I've erred on the side of caution. Realistically I expect the relay to take less time overall than I've identified, but I don't want anyone to feel that they are under pressure to get their bit done in a specific time.

Andrew

Dragrad · 16th May 2009, 23:24

Stage 4 - 189 miles - 4.5 hours 6.30 am - 11.00 am (20th June)

Times are approx. so bearing that in mind, are you guys, (who had previously indicated an interest in taking part), mentioned in Post 1 still available?

tenerifemike 2nd Severn Crossing to Cardiff (CONFIRMED) (Meet with Mike123 (CONFIRMED)) Meeting at Magor Services

then hand over at Junction 33 Cardiff West to:

48rov06 Cardiff to Swansea (CONFIRMED)

eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen (CONFIRMED)

thorfrun Carmarthen to Fishguard (CONFIRMED)can anyone come in here to do Haverfordwest to Fishguard?

Dragrad Fishguard to Aberystwyth (CONFIRMED) unless anyone else can do Fishguard to Cardigan? or Aberaeron to Aberystwyth?

Stage 4 route http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=...717,28.125&z=5

You've all been PM'd to confirm participation, please reply via PM, Thanks guys

If anyone would like to put their names forward as back-up (reserve) drivers for any of the above legs, please PM me with your home and mobile telephone numbers. These will be held in confidence by me (and destroyed after the event )

Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club event and as such is not covered by the Club's Public Liability insurance.
Also the owners club take no responsibility for the event in any way.

All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for following traffic regulations and appropriate laws. Thanks
  __________________

tenerifemike · 18th May 2009, 09:56

Andrew,

can I suggest that I meet up with Mike123 at the Magor services on the Welsh side of the bridge as it is the only place that we can both get access to from the motorway.

Mike

eurorover · 18th May 2009, 11:44

Im good for the 20th 48rov06 where you want to meet in Swansea?

Dragrad · 18th May 2009, 12:27

May I suggest you guys PM each other to agree transfer points and let me know the venues. That way no messages will be lost in the thread. Thanks guys for your commitment.

PS Just click on the name of the contact and it will take you to their "home" page where you can PM or e-mail them

tenerifemike · 18th May 2009, 12:44

Hi Andrew

Will pm Mike123

Mike

Dragrad · 19th May 2009, 20:58

Stage 4 - 189 miles - 4.5 hours - 6.30 am - 11.00 am (20th June)

Times are approx. Hope to get a better idea of times nearer the time.

Mike123 Bristol to Magor Services M4 (CONFIRMED)

tenerifemike Magor Services M4 to Junction 33 Cardiff West,Cardiff (CONFIRMED)

48rov06 Junction 33 Cardiff West,Cardiff to Swansea (CONFIRMED) then hand over at J43 M4 at the Holiday Inn car park to

eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen (CONFIRMED) then hand over at ???

thorfrun Carmarthen to Haverfordwest (CONFIRMED) then hand over at ???

Haxx Haverfordwest (via Fishguard) to Post Office Car Park, Eglwyswrw (CONFIRMED)

Dragrad Post Office Car Park, Eglwyswrw to Aberystwyth (CONFIRMED) handing over to

TimO for Stage 5 at LLanbadarn Fawr,Aberystwyth

Stage 4 route http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=...717,28.125&z=5

***** Please arrange amongst yourselves where you are meeting for the start and end of your legs - and please let me know the transfer points *****

If anyone would like to put their names forward as back-up (reserve) drivers for any of the above legs, please PM me with your home and mobile telephone numbers. These will be held in confidence by me (and destroyed after the event )

Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club event and as such is not covered by the Club's Public Liability insurance.
Also the owners club take no responsibility for the event in any way.

All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for following traffic regulations and appropriate laws. Thanks

Dragrad · 19th May 2009, 22:44

OK guys, Need some help here..

I've tried using AutoRoute to give me estimated times for each leg, but it comes up with an answer which I figure is about 2-3 hours over what it should take us.

So as you are better placed to work this out....

Could you please give me an estimate of what you reckon how long your legs should take?

Please copy and paste the following in toto, and add your times in here:-

Mike123 Bristol to Magor Services

tenerifemike Magor Services to Junction 33 Cardiff

48rov06 Junction 33 Cardiff to Swansea

eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen

thorfrun Carmarthen to Haverfordwest

Haxx Haverfordwest to Eglwyswrw (via Fishguard)

Dragrad Eglwyswrw to Aberystwyth 1 hour

tenerifemike · 20th May 2009, 06:05

Hi Andrew,

The AA route says about 30 mins. That is about right.

Mike123 Bristol to Magor Services

tenerifemike Magor Services to Junction 33 Cardiff
30 mins
48rov06 Junction 33 Cardiff to Swansea

eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen

thorfrun Carmarthen to Haverfordwest

Haxx Haverfordwest to Eglwyswrw (via Fishguard)

Dragrad Eglwyswrw to Aberystwyth 1 hour

Mike

16th May 2009, 14:52	#12
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Good point, the 40 mph average was based on the comments in the thread you pointed me to regarding the MG rally and specific requirements relating to speeds on and off motorways. I've erred on the side of caution. Realistically I expect the relay to take less time overall than I've identified, but I don't want anyone to feel that they are under pressure to get their bit done in a specific time. Andrew __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000

16th May 2009, 23:24	#13
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Update 2 Stage 4 - 189 miles - 4.5 hours 6.30 am - 11.00 am (20th June) Times are approx. so bearing that in mind, are you guys, (who had previously indicated an interest in taking part), mentioned in Post 1 still available? tenerifemike 2nd Severn Crossing to Cardiff *(CONFIRMED)* (Meet with Mike123 *(CONFIRMED)) Meeting at Magor Services then hand over at Junction 33 Cardiff West to: 48rov06* Cardiff to Swansea (CONFIRMED) eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen *(CONFIRMED)* thorfrun Carmarthen to Fishguard *(CONFIRMED)can anyone come in here to do Haverfordwest to Fishguard? Dragrad* Fishguard to Aberystwyth *(CONFIRMED)* unless anyone else can do Fishguard to Cardigan? or Aberaeron to Aberystwyth? Stage 4 route http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=...717,28.125&z=5 You've all been PM'd to confirm participation, please reply via PM, Thanks guys If anyone would like to put their names forward as back-up (reserve) drivers for any of the above legs, please PM me with your home and mobile telephone numbers. These will be held in confidence by me (and destroyed after the event ) Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club event and as such is not covered by the Club's Public Liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the event in any way. All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for following traffic regulations and appropriate laws. Thanks <!-- / message --> <!-- sig --> __________________ __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER... Last edited by Dragrad; 19th May 2009 at 20:53..

18th May 2009, 09:56	#14
tenerifemike Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8 SE T Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Caerphilly South Wales Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	RBR Stage 4 Andrew, can I suggest that I meet up with Mike123 at the Magor services on the Welsh side of the bridge as it is the only place that we can both get access to from the motorway. Mike __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...688b3f1b3e.jpg Mike

18th May 2009, 12:27	#16
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	May I suggest you guys PM each other to agree transfer points and let me know the venues. That way no messages will be lost in the thread. Thanks guys for your commitment. PS Just click on the name of the contact and it will take you to their "home" page where you can PM or e-mail them __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER... Last edited by Dragrad; 19th May 2009 at 23:12..

18th May 2009, 12:44	#17
tenerifemike Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8 SE T Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Caerphilly South Wales Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Andrew Will pm Mike123 Mike __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...688b3f1b3e.jpg Mike

18th May 2009, 11:44	#15
eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Im good for the 20th 48rov06 where you want to meet in Swansea?

19th May 2009, 20:58	#18
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Update 3 Stage 4 - 189 miles - 4.5 hours - 6.30 am - 11.00 am (20th June) Times are approx. Hope to get a better idea of times nearer the time. Mike123 Bristol to Magor Services M4 *(CONFIRMED)* tenerifemike Magor Services M4 to Junction 33 Cardiff West,Cardiff *(CONFIRMED)* 48rov06 Junction 33 Cardiff West,Cardiff to Swansea (CONFIRMED) then hand over at J43 M4 at the Holiday Inn car park to eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen *(CONFIRMED)* then hand over at ??? thorfrun Carmarthen to Haverfordwest *(CONFIRMED)* then hand over at ??? Haxx Haverfordwest (via Fishguard) to Post Office Car Park, Eglwyswrw *(CONFIRMED)* Dragrad Post Office Car Park, Eglwyswrw to Aberystwyth *(CONFIRMED)* handing over to TimO for Stage 5 at LLanbadarn Fawr,Aberystwyth Stage 4 route http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=...717,28.125&z=5 *** Please arrange amongst yourselves where you are meeting for the start and end of your legs - and please let me know the transfer points * If anyone would like to put their names forward as back-up (reserve) drivers for any of the above legs, please PM me with your home and mobile telephone numbers. These will be held in confidence by me (and destroyed after the event ) Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club event and as such is not covered by the Club's Public Liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the event in any way. All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for following traffic regulations and appropriate laws. Thanks __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...** Last edited by Dragrad; 22nd May 2009 at 10:26..

19th May 2009, 22:44	#19
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Need Help OK guys, Need some help here.. I've tried using AutoRoute to give me estimated times for each leg, but it comes up with an answer which I figure is about 2-3 hours over what it should take us. So as you are better placed to work this out.... Could you please give me an estimate of what you reckon how long your legs should take? Please copy and paste the following in toto, and add your times in here:- Mike123 Bristol to Magor Services tenerifemike Magor Services to Junction 33 Cardiff 48rov06 Junction 33 Cardiff to Swansea eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen thorfrun Carmarthen to Haverfordwest Haxx Haverfordwest to Eglwyswrw (via Fishguard) Dragrad Eglwyswrw to Aberystwyth 1 hour __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER... Last edited by Dragrad; 19th May 2009 at 23:15..

20th May 2009, 06:05	#20
tenerifemike Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8 SE T Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Caerphilly South Wales Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Andrew, The AA route says about 30 mins. That is about right. Mike123 Bristol to Magor Services tenerifemike Magor Services to Junction 33 Cardiff 30 mins 48rov06 Junction 33 Cardiff to Swansea eurorover Swansea to Carmarthen thorfrun Carmarthen to Haverfordwest Haxx Haverfordwest to Eglwyswrw (via Fishguard) Dragrad Eglwyswrw to Aberystwyth 1 hour Mike __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...688b3f1b3e.jpg Mike

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