10th Anniversary RBR 2009 Stage 8

The Yellow Peril · 14th May 2009, 08:24

Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

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

Co-ordinators - Please use this thread to manage Stage 8, route, volunteers etc

Stage 8: Edinburgh to Boston

BigRuss · 14th May 2009, 16:02

I would still like to do part of route 8, as would Dave (Stocktake) we really need a couple more for the furthest north and the furthest south parts of the route.

We are prepared to do the stretch between Newcastle to Hull. (give or take a few miles)

Russ

stocktake · 14th May 2009, 18:22

Yup i'm in

The Yellow Peril · 15th May 2009, 08:01

Thanks Stocks and Big Russ.

Things are starting to move now in some of the Stages, with plenty of enthusiasm and energy.Either or both of you fancy Co-ordinating this stage?

We do need some more members to get involved, so if you are in the area covered by this stage, and would like to get involved, please register interest here

Many thanks: Andrew

The Yellow Peril · 16th May 2009, 09:24

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 just worked this out, 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.

stocktake · 16th May 2009, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Yellow Peril

Thanks Stocks and Big Russ.

Things are starting to move now in some of the Stages, with plenty of enthusiasm and energy.Either or both of you fancy Co-ordinating this stage?

We do need some more members to get involved, so if you are in the area covered by this stage, and would like to get involved, please register interest here

Many thanks: Andrew

Sorry Andrew we hve just been informed we are all on compulsary overtime until Start of Sept

BigRuss · 16th May 2009, 10:44

Andrew, I can co-ordinate up to a point, but importantly on the 20th I will only have read only access on-line due to other commitments, but could still do things by phone if necessary if no-one else comes forward.

Russ

The Yellow Peril · 16th May 2009, 15:14

Thanks for your kind offer. Lets see how things pan out, we can make a decision later.

I'm a bit surprised given the geography and the number of members in this stage that a few more haven't signed up yet.

Early days

Cheers
Andrew

lady zed · 17th May 2009, 20:36

Perhaps one of the Scottish contingent could take the first leg from Edinburgh?

The Yellow Peril · 17th May 2009, 20:43

Scooterchick, can you liaise with BigRuss, as he has kindly offered to help coordinate the Stage on from you, and your new route will affect all those that follow on.

We have plenty of time yet to finalise routes and times, but I would like to try and get it all agreed and documented by the end of May if possible

Cheers

Andrew

14th May 2009, 08:24	#1
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	10th Anniversary RBR 2009 Stage 8 Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the meet in any way. All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for following traffic regulations and appropriate laws when traveling. Thanks Co-ordinators - Please use this thread to manage Stage 8, route, volunteers etc Stage 8: Edinburgh to Boston __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000 Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 15th May 2009 at 07:52..

14th May 2009, 16:02	#2
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	I would still like to do part of route 8, as would Dave (Stocktake) we really need a couple more for the furthest north and the furthest south parts of the route. We are prepared to do the stretch between Newcastle to Hull. (give or take a few miles) Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

14th May 2009, 18:22	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Yup i'm in __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

15th May 2009, 08:01	#4
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	Stage Co-ordinator and Participants Thanks Stocks and Big Russ. Things are starting to move now in some of the Stages, with plenty of enthusiasm and energy.Either or both of you fancy Co-ordinating this stage? We do need some more members to get involved, so if you are in the area covered by this stage, and would like to get involved, please register interest here Many thanks: Andrew __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000

16th May 2009, 09:24	#5
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	Timing 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 just worked this out, 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. __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000

16th May 2009, 10:44	#7
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Andrew, I can co-ordinate up to a point, but importantly on the 20th I will only have read only access on-line due to other commitments, but could still do things by phone if necessary if no-one else comes forward. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

16th May 2009, 15:14	#8
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	Stage Co-ordinator and Participants Thanks for your kind offer. Lets see how things pan out, we can make a decision later. I'm a bit surprised given the geography and the number of members in this stage that a few more haven't signed up yet. Early days Cheers Andrew __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000

17th May 2009, 20:36	#9
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	Perhaps one of the Scottish contingent could take the first leg from Edinburgh? __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

17th May 2009, 20:43	#10
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	Edinburgh ....... Scooterchick, can you liaise with BigRuss, as he has kindly offered to help coordinate the Stage on from you, and your new route will affect all those that follow on. We have plenty of time yet to finalise routes and times, but I would like to try and get it all agreed and documented by the end of May if possible Cheers Andrew __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000