Deleted User Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 There was some talk of putting the 2009 10CR back to October on this year's event.However, some of the high roads may not be as accessible as they are in September.Check out today's picture on the Stelvio.A few more inches of snow and that would be a long detour around the Alps or through a boring tunnel (no pun intended).McJim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glaramaraman Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 You can get snow fall and lying snow above 2000m at any time of the year... but I think I agree October may be too late although later in September a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Why move it to october? Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 It would be nice if it didn't clash with the Autumn Autojumble at Beaulieu. Lack of passport and Spitfire (and money!) stopped me from doing the 10CR this year, but a clash with Beaulieu would make it a difficult choice in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 The timing is good for me where is was this year.Didn't have to fight to get the time off with all the people with kids as no-one is willing to keep them away from school on the first week back......CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 My original thought was after the French have gone home from their August holiday, after the kids have gone back to school but still early enough to get a decent choice of ferries and good weather too :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Why move the event at all? It was oversubscribed this year so we clearly aren't having problems getting entrants. And whatever date it runs it will always be a problem for someone....Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 The only gripe I have is that we could gain more daylight hours by having it in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Keep the same time,don't fix it if it ain't broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_in_Mad_Herald Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 doug_foreman wrote:Keep the same time,don't fix it if it ain't brokeAgreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'm not suggesting it should be in the school holidays (god forbid!). Just one weekend later and we'd all have the chance of some jumbling to get spares the week before. After all it does seem a pity to miss the biggest autojumble in the country. I really want to do the 10CR, but Beaulieu just gets under your skin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 The thoughts for changing the date are:1. Give the Organiser 12 months to sort the event out. However he could start earlier, this would mean event overlap with the RBRR, would anyone enter the event whilst the RBRR is still to be done, money etc. Still the organiser could start work earlier and then announce in November.2. Tie it into the RBRR date of the first weekend of October.By the way still no word if Ellis is gonna organise next time.Next Monday the Comp Ctte of the Club meets and one of the topics under the 10CR discussion will be the date for next time. Alot to talk about on Monday night!By the way I only entered my first RBRR as the event was held in early October. I thought it would be more pleasant taking part in a long event in October using a GT6 than in September. I would hate to enter the 10CR if it was in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 mcjim there was snow on top of the stelvio just a day or 2 before we were there......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Bear in mind that the Alpine passes are usually kept open till september/early oktober. If the snow gets to much after that they will close them down.I'd say stick to september,much easier to get accomodation sorted and usually good weather.Wouldn't do this kind of event in summer, to hot, to many bloody tourists etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Having enjoyed the stunning weather with the top down a lot of the way (including overnight until we lost the heater!), too much later may be a backwards step with respect to the weather. I know it could swing either way at any time but the later you leave it, the more chancy it gets!Don't suppose a week would make a lot of diff though, but a month could! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Was very happy with it in Sept, would prefer the RBRR in Sept too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I love the RBRR in October - that windy chill you get at JoG is fab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Stelvio Pass, 26 September 2007.At least it's quiet.McJim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Strewth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Strewth indeed!Can you get snow chains for 13 inch wheels?The weather got even better later.McJim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 So september it is for the 10CR ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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