Deleted User Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Sorted, thanks guysRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Superb now have the days off for this event next year, confirmed this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 That's good news - look forward to seeing you thenH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Great. I would love to know the date as well as I also will need to have a word with my employer. When is it?CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Yes Howard, look forward to seeing you both next year!As for dates I have been told The event will be 7-10th September.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Quoted from Ellis Stokes Not a huge difference Rob... just moving one day earlier, but waiting for confirmation before "officially" announcing the change, and the reasons why. Confirmation sent 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Dates now confirmed - Starting in Lille on Wednesday 6th Sept and finishing at Rolduc on Saturday 9th Sept - we've had to bring it forward a day due to Rolduc not being available on Sunday 10th Sept... Thanks to Theo for negotiating us in on the Saturday instead...Entry will open with the November mag, limited to 60 cars, so don't hang about as it's filled within days the last 3 times... and remember, incomplete entries will not be accepted, so make sure your crews are confirmed... you have a month to sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Quoted from Ellis Stokes Entry will open with the November mag, limited to 60 cars, so don't hang about as it's filled within days the last 3 times... and remember, incomplete entries will not be accepted, so make sure your crews are confirmed... you have a month to sort it out! Mine will be in the post as soon as I get the mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 I note from the other "counter" thread that there is to be no overnight driving.As Ellis says though, we are all free to make it what we want soIf I have anything to do with it my team will not be doing a namby pamby, shilly shally, hoity toity overnight in a hotel the first night - we'll be doing the magical drive through the night For those likely to be offended by the terms used here - it's just a throwback to 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Andie and I are thinking of the overnight ferry from Hull on Monday night, potter around Belgium on Tuesday, stay nr Ypres so we can do the Menin gate ceremony again. Then an early blast down to Lille on the Wednesday morning.The plan of no night driving suits us - after last year we agreed we'd do that whether or not it was the "official" plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Quoted from Raider I note from the other "counter" thread that there is to be no overnight driving.If I have anything to do with it my team will not be doing a namby pamby, shilly shally, hoity toity overnight in a hotel the first night Not the attitude I expected from you Martin, I see it as a safety issue, and not one of how much of a test a drive is, I have done the 10CR on three occasions and found driving over 24 hours to be a dangerous one, RBRR included. One which If I found someone having an accident due to lack of sleep in my job, one which I would prosecute for in law. I personally take part in the 10CR to enjoy the craic with fellow drivers, and a lot of my great 10CR memories are at hotels enjoying good food and beer with great company talking about the days driving. Singen Germany one meal I do look back in fondness off.However I will wait to see what 10CR 2017 offers!which ever way you decide to drive the event, I wish you safe driving.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Quoted from Bobbyspit Not the attitude I expected from you Martin, I see it as a safety issue, and not one of how much of a test a drive is, I have done the 10CR on three occasions and found driving over 24 hours to be a dangerous one, RBRR included. Rob It's entirely what should be expected from me Rob.I respect your point of view including about the RBRR which is discussed again on a thread entitled "safeguarding the future of the RBRR" and which is judged to be safe.I have taken part in 4 RBRR which have two overnight drives in succession.As regards the 10CR I am proposing 1 overnight drive in 4 days or if you include getting there and back for me it will be 7 days so not excessive or unsafe in my opinion.I will also be in a 3 man crew having driver changes every 2 hours with breaks - not one person driving continually for 36 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The overnight driving on deserted roads is one of my favorite parts of the 10CR & I will miss that.The stops* in the early hours for a few hours kip in our cars ensured that we all got some rest before the next day & a hotel or two overnight which allows for socializing was a good balance. Its not nearly as intensive as the RBRR & consequently the 10CR has been driven by a single driver.We have to try something new, but I hope we revert to the original format in 2019 (Assuming the EU will still let us into their playground...)H*Except for 2015 in a floodlit very noisy car park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Flexney Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 to be honest I find the socialising the most dangerous part of the 10CR or perhaps better to say the morning after. When I see the amounts of beer that has been consumed the night before by the drivers of some of the vehicles I am surprised not more accidents have happened. I would prefer to drive on a deserted road at night than on the busy road after one of the social evenings. AndyF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Have to agree with Andy here,Regards Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Then it seems I am on my own in that. The event is what it is, if the majority want the overnight runs then thats where the event goes. I prefer seeing the scenery when I drive, like driving through Scotland at night, its much better when you have something to look at,Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I always love the first night driving, especially through the French lavender fields, with the top down 😎Will see what sort of route we get and decide from that what we'll be doing... and I do have to agree with Andy ... well sort of (whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Quoted from AndyF to be honest I find the socialising the most dangerous part of the 10CR or perhaps better to say the morning after. When I see the amounts of beer that has been consumed the night before by the drivers of some of the vehicles I am surprised not more accidents have happened. I would prefer to drive on a deserted road at night than on the busy road after one of the social evenings. AndyF I have never had an issue with socialising myself, and I always get the first shift the next morning when the co-driver is , how shall we say, fragile.I am wiling to argue that the additional hotel stops actually make the event less safe. I will await the itinery to confirm my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieGT Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Quoted from sparky_spit I heard "On Days Like These" on the radio this morning and had the sudden urge to be climbing an Alp or two in the Spitfire. Not exactly a spitfire, but its triumph and the right song, our trip last spring : https://youtu.be/ZKOxHcc32r0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 That is superb Edwin! It made the hairs on the back of my neck tingle just watching and listening. You've made my day. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Cook Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Excellent vid...stringy gloves with holes on the backs, love it! Hey, I didn't know it was written by Quincy Jones...well, well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieGT Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 thanx guys, hopefully i will be able to join the 10CR next year, would be a fun trip in the tr2 or gt6 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 All you were missing was the ever-present odour of unburnt fuel from the Pi cars in front of you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Good!Dates suits my days off... keep them that way... And now that Shaun is out of hibernation.... Please just re-submit our entry papers from last time. We have some unfinished business to settle.Starting from Lille is also a good thing. Our home turf practically.Anyone wanting a continental base for the start, more than welcome. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Quoted from Saltddirk Anyone wanting a continental base for the start, more than welcome. D I wonder if he'll still be saying that when 60 Triumphs turn up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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