swoakes Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Has a copy of the route been posted on the site yet? Not taking part only just having purchased a Toledo but would love to join in for a few miles whilst you go through the NW. Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Craig posted this link on the forum and it shows the route very nicelyhttp://www.gingell.com/triumph/rbrrCheers,Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99176 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 The route goes within 20 meters of my front door.Give my wife a wave, she'll be outside the George & Dragon in Sutton Courtenay (Yellow pub on right).I have spent her beer money on petrol for the run, that's why she'll be outside !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Which part of the route did people enjoy most?I realise the rain meant the views in scotland werent up to the usual standard but if you could go out tomorrow and drive one bit again which would you choose?Personally I always enjoy the JOG to Conon bridge,However I did enjoy the southern part and I live so close to those roads I could use them all the time....but dont, what a waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Chirk to Chepstow, Really enjoyed that part of the route ;DDavid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 As usual, JOG to Conon and Chirk to Chepstow.Also enjoy Scots Corner to Dalkeith: A68 is pretty fantastic even allowing for the cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jackson (2) Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Pretty much agree with the good bits mentioned already, although I really do enjoy the long overnight stretch to Scotland. Worst bits:-- the last hour before Lands End - it seems to go on forever- this year, I found the Didcot to Enfield stretch too much on the brain cells for navigation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I usually really like the part approaching Wick the up and down bit, normally sunrise but not this time......that'll be where Tim and Nick overtook us although in my defence my brother was driving ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99176 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Seems a lot of crews decided against the route from Didcot.Having 'bigged up' the event in the village a total of 15 cars went throughin the relevant period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 We did the route from Didcot... I think it woke both of us up a bit... were some nice roads for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 We were one! IMHO the route from via Didcot and beyond was a genious stroke by the organisers. On my previous RBRRs the last stretch including M25 was the low point of the Event - last few hours to drive, all feeling tired stuck on one of the worst roads in the UK - no thanks!Well done whoever designed this years route from Pimperne to home - yes it was relatively complex, and the speed bumps were a pain but it was a good drive, there were ways of cutting corners to make up time and the M25 miles were minimised - please keep it in!I think that if so many people had not been running behind this year and feeling tired after the bad weather then there would probably not have been so many negative feelings about this stretch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Agreed,The route from Didcot was far preferable to the M25, the only issue was the speed bumps, if the basic route could be ammended slightly to bypass the "kipping cops" then I think it should be used again in 2010.The A40 stretch was unbelieveably quiet on Subday evening, had a nice chase with an RX8 along that stretch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 We made up a route from Didcot but it was along the same lines, according to the sat nav we took the most direct route. This included the centre of Amersham, but was very quiet. Although we confused the white TR6 following us by getting off the M40 miles from the M25 and cutting across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 We got overexcited after the 'Gone in 60 seconds' stop at Didcot and manage to get briefly lost :B I too felt the last part was taxing, but then we got into the groove with the navigation and were really enjoying the last section- it stirred the brain cells into action just when it was needed :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 We did the didcot to the plough route as in the road book following Nigel Gair and crew.I drove that bit and really enjoyed it,admittedly the bumps were high and many of them, but that aside great roads.Couldnt see Mrs Keith outside the pub though did you slip her a couple of quid for a drink ? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 GT6boy wrote: We got overexcited after the 'Gone in 60 seconds' stop at Didcot and manage to get briefly lost :B I too felt the last part was taxing, but then we got into the groove with the navigation and were really enjoying the last section- it stirred the brain cells into action just when it was needed :). That was a great stop. Exiting the car at speed. Steve turning the car around while roadbook was beeing signed, and then enter car at speed agaig and gunning out of parkinglot. Fab 8)Would have been much cooler if we had exited in the right direction(dizzy)(clown)(whistle)CheersNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Didcot was relaxing for us at the back. We all got out, had a cuppa and a chat. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 We were ready to fly in and out but seeing the relaxed atmosphere and the offer of a cuppa, decided to spend about 15 minutes there.Also got the chance to meet FX4 and have a chat.It's good to meet people that you've only "seen" on the Forum.Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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