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I am sorry that information about mercandise has not been forthcoming, but there have been difficulties with obtaining designs. I have just sent Clive the information for uploading into the club web shop. You will be able to purchase polo and t-shirts in the next few days, so login and check to see if the shirts are available in the shop. I have to place the order for shirts on the 5th June, so sales will be discontinued on the 4th June. If you would like to buy one, or more of the shirts please make sure that you have made your purchase by then. I will distribute your purchases at signing on at the event. Chris

The information I have emailed so far is: C2C 23 Welcome Letter C2C 23 Supplementary Regulations. Go to the link above to view this information. I will add to this list as I send out further information

Hello all Entrants In this thread will be the information you need and / or that I have sent to you by email. I have posted the MsUK Permit but I will not be sending this out to you. However the other information will be sent to you as it appears in this thread.

2023 Coast 2 Coast Run Announcement The Coast 2 Coast 2023 Club Triumph is proud to announce the 2023 Coast 2 Coast Run. The 2023 event will be held during the night of Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th of June. The entry will open at 19:00 on 14th April. Entry and merchandising will be available solely through the Club Triumph Shop on the Website. Vehicle entrants must be club members, but they need not own the vehicle entered. Crew members do not need to be Club Triumph members. Club Triumph Regulations apply and can be viewed on the Website. Current MsUK and national Covid-19 requirements will be rigorously enforced. Please note that although an MsUK Permit has been applied for, entrants do not need an MsUK RS Clubman or other competition license. A thread will be opened on the Forum to provide the latest information to keep potential entrants up to date. Entry will be limited to 50 cars. A reserve list will be maintained if the numbers exceed this. The Route The provisional route of the event is to start at The Beck Restaurant, Quebec Road, Mablethorpe and to drive through the Lincolnshire Wolds and Derbyshire Peak District to a mandatory rest stop near Stafford. After which the route continues to Shrewsbury, round Lake Vyrmwy, through Snowdonia to Lake Bale, Central Wales, The Pembroke Coast National Park, St Davids to Whitland for a well earned breakfast at Roadhouse. This is a distance of approximately 460 miles and is mapped below. The map also shows alternative routes to the finish. These can be used by teams that are running late, have car problems or are tired. Please note there is a toll of £0.40 to cross the River Trent at Dunham on Trent (A57). See https://www.dunhambridge.co.uk/Tolls The Start The Starting point will be at The Beck Restaurant, Quebec Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1L. Parking for entrants will be in the restaurant car park. Signing On will be from16:30, a meal can be purchased by entrants after signing on. The event will start at 19:00. There is a full menu and a carvery. For more details see: https://www.thebeck.co.uk/ The Mandatory Halt There will be a mandatory stop at The Roadchef Stafford Services southbound ST15 0XE on the M6. Most of the caterers will be closed, but WH Smiths will have Starbucks vending machines and sandwiches available. For more details see: https://www.roadchef.com/locations/stafford-south The Finish The finish will be at Roadhouse, Llanboidy Road Roundabout, Whitland, Carmarthenshire SA34 0LG. Breakfast will be available from 08:00. For more details see: https://www.roadhouserestaurant.co.uk/ For your route home afterwards the M4 is not too far away. The Entry Fee The entry fee is £30. This covers entry into the event, car stickers and a finisher’s souvenir. Food consumed at the restaurants is at the entrant’s expense (main courses will typically be around £10-£12). Fuel, car preparation, any tolls, fines etc., getting to and from the event are also at the entrant’s expense. Navigation The route will be available as .gpx files for use on Garmin and Tomtom Satnavs and these files will be available as Google routes for use on Smartphones. From the .gpx files you will be able to transfer the route to a road atlas. Communication A WhatsApp group will be established for all entrants to allow the organisers to communicate with all entrants before, during and after the event. When providing entrant’s and crew’s phone numbers please ensure that you give the number that you have registered for WhatsApp. It may be slightly different format from the number you normally use. (I.e. rather than 0787xxxxx it should be +44787xxxxx ) The following equipment will be necessary for navigation and communication: an up to date Satnav System and a Smartphone with WhatsApp installed and operating. At least one member of the crew will need to know how to operate this equipment. Carbon Balancing This year Club Triumph will not be underwriting the cost of carbon balancing the C2C. The Organisers have requested Tree-V (the operators of the FBHVC scheme that Club Triumph supports) to introduce a 500 Mile Rally Category for events. This would enable entrants to carbon balance their emissions for this event at the minimum cost. There is a 2,500 Mile Rally Category for events that would enable participants in both the C2C and the RBRR to balance both events at a lower cost than buying annual subscription to the FBHVC Carbon Balancing scheme. See https://trees.fbhvc.co.uk/shop The availability of the 500 Mile Rally Category will be advised in Entrant Updates. Merchandise T- and Polo shirts will become available shortly and can be purchased through the club website shop. Entrant Updates will alert you to the availability of merchandise. And Finally This year the organisers have focused on providing entrants with what we believe to be the most varied and interesting C2C route yet.

The entry is nominally limited to 50 cars. However, this year the restaurants can cope with more than 50 crews, but as with any year the intention would be to start everyone that wants to and can make the start.....

Thank you Tim, but it is not your error. I had this on my action list. The magazine is very good. Content as always, but now it had abetter quality feel with the thicker covers and paper. Cheers, Chris

Hi All I have just noticed some incorrect information in the latest edition of Club Torque about the C2C 23. On page 39 under Events Calendar it is showing the C2C 23 as taking place on 3rd/4th June 2023. I confirm unequivocally that the event will take place on the 24th/25th June 2023. I give my most humble appologies for this error and hope that no one is further confused. Planning for the event is proceeding apace. The route, schedule and regulations have been sent to MsUK and we are awaiting the granting of a permit. The information for the website has been sent for publishing on the website. There is no date given yet for publishing, but it is expected this month. We cannot open the entry until the new (HMRC) tax year, so I am planniing to open the entry on 6th April, or shortly thereafter. Further information will follow on the Forum as definite dates are known. I hope you have started your preparations already. Cheers, Chris

Good effort Craig, Clive, Tim & all the team. well done

Yes, I'd like to know too!

C2C 23 Countdown Howard and I have been working on the C2C 23 since the 2022 event finished. The photo below shows that we have been out in all weathers to bring you the event! We have a provisional route, timetable and place in the Club Triumph Calendar. I am writing this update as the countdown to the event will be a little different from now on. I want potential entrants to understand when the event will be held and that the time between the announcement of the event, the opening of the entry and the running of the event will only be about three months. That does not give much preparation time from entry to driving the event, so if you are planning to enter start your preparation early! This change is necessary because Club Triumph has to manage its income status carefully to keep our club turnover below the annual HMRC VAT threshold in any one tax year. The C2C 23 will be held over the weekend of 24/25 June 2023. The Event Announcement and Entry will be during early April. The provisional route is from East Lincolnshire to Louth, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Hope Valley (nr Castleton), Whaley Bridge, Macclesfield, Buxton, Cheadle (nr Stoke), Shrewsbury, nr Bala, Lampeter, Fishgaurd and St Davids. It will finish where we can find a restaurant that will serve breakfast for 100+ at 08:00 on a Sunday morning, possibly Haverfordwest. It will be an entertaining route that we are sure you will enjoy. Please follow C2C on the Forum to get the latest information and there will be more information coming in later issues of Club Torque. The C2C Team look forward to seeing you in June.

Been there done it. It is where the C2C was born 😃

I have been able to talk with Mike and it would appear that 17/18 and 24/25 June are availible as alternative dates. We will not be able to please all of the (potential) entrants all of the time, but I am happy to take a poll on either of those dates. Please would you respond with the date you can do the event or either or neither. Please keep it that simple. I need to decide which date at the end of November. The start is provisionally planned at East Kirkby, Lincs, but that is to be confirmed after the date is confirmed. Skegness may or may not be included in the route. It has taken me since the August Bank Holiday to recover from the shock of going there, but I still get flashbacks. It could be good for entrants to understand no matter how bad you think it is where you happen to be, that it could be worse.....a lot worse. I am taking advice to see if there is somewhere even more gahstly that we can driveby and perhaps we can go there instead. After all, entrants may appreciate some of the more stunning scenery more if they know how bad it could be. 😩

Hi All Message received and understood. The CT Calendar is not yet set in stone, but scope for change is limited. We have bought it forward slightly compared with last year to avoid traffic problems anticipated in Porthmadoc due to early holiday makers in a congested town. The rain washed that out but as a precaution we had to arrange an optional start point. A similar problem could occur in Skegness this year. I'll talk with Mike Bishop and see if there are any alternatives. Watch this space. Cheers, Chris

I am speechless, during the Coast 2 Coast I had several long conversations with her and she was telling me about her classic rallying plans and asking if she could help with the C2C. Although she was tired and had a snooze after the event, like many of us, she seemed so active and up for it. I am very sad to hear this news.

John, you and the F&WHR have done a great job here. You have caught the characters of the F&WHR and Club Triumph superbly and great commentary too. the YouTube algorithm caught this and provided it on my recommendations. Even that works!

Hi Dave Club Triumph is nothing if not enthusiastic and friendly. But beside the Festiniog and Welsh Highland railway we have to take second place. It has been our privilege to meet such an enthusiastic and friendly organisation that also knows a bit! F&WHR thank you too. Maybe we can do something together again soon! Diolch yn fawr iawn. Cheers, Chris

Done. I hope you get some good responses. Chris

Hi Richard My departure has been delayed. I'll email all entrants to see if there is anything anyone can do. Chris

Hi Richard I am just leaving for Porthmadog and just seen this. Try taking a coach. Bristol to Chester should be possible, maybe someone can collect you from there? Can anyone collect Richard from somewhere accessible like Birmingham, Shrewsbury? Sorry to hear your news. Chris

Hi everyone taking part in these activities. I have been asked some questions about them, which leads me to believe I have not been clear enough about what to do. I have answered these questions by email, copying all entrants taking part, so please check your emails if you are taking part. The quick answer to the main question is: The F&WHR are organising these activities and I know little more than you. The visits are scheduled for 10:30 and 13:55. These are the times the train leaves the Harbour Station to go to the Works. Arrive at the station about 20 mins before this time and either I, Howard or F&WHR staff will tell you what to do. Do not park outside the station, park in the Llyn Bach CAr Park. Cheers, Chris

Hi All Entrants This morning I sent out the event Briefing. Again if you haven't received it the likely reason is that the entrant information is not up to date with your current email address. Let me know if you haven't received it. I am departing for Porthmadog tomorrow morning. 4th Coast to Coast Run 25/26 June 2022 Briefing Bring this with you in either digital or printed format Here is The Briefing for the Club Triumph Coast to Coast Run for 2022. 1 Acknowledgements Entrants – 45 starters, wow! Thank you! I hope you have a safe and enjoyable experience The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway – for providing the works visit & the start The Port Deli and Restaurant – For hosting our supper The Pilot Inn – For being the only place in Dungeness to serve 106 @ 08:00 on a Sunday Howard – for preparing and plotting the route & setting up the WhatsApp Group Ellis & Dale – For the support that they have given to specialist parts of the event Darren – for organising the car park and starting the event John – for liaising with The F&WHR and organising the Parade of Triumphs Clive Senior & Craig Gingell – For the IT system that has made the administration possible. 2 Parking in Porthmadog There will be an Eisteddfod Procession in Porthmadog on Saturday with road closures from at least 14:00 to 15:00. We should expect disturbance / delay from 13:00 to 16:00. The closure is the High Street from about the Port Deli to the roundabout on Porthmadog bypass at the other end of town. This means that during this time period road access to Llyn Bach car park will only be possible from the Cob embankment end. Due to the procession, traffic (and seeking of parking spaces) will be heavier than normal. The best advice is to try to get parked up by 13:00 if at all possible. The Llyn Bach car park gets filled very easily in the early afternoon with railway users, staff and (I suspect) pay and display charge dodgers. 3 The Probable Route Change We have become aware of the scale of road disruption near Shepton Mallet caused by The Glastonbury Festival. It indicates multiple road closures on the A371. It is best to plan to avoid the A371 and follow a route that deviates from the suggested route and rejoins the A303 later. This is described below. Very early on Sunday the course car will assess if the A371 is usable and broadcast a WhatsApp message accordingly. More information may follow before then. Patrick McNaught , who lives near Shepton Mallet, recommends the following route. From the A37 heading towards Shepton Mallet after about half a mile turn left onto a minor road towards Stoke St Michael or Dean. This will take you to the A361 towards Frome, take the A362 towards Warminster, then take the Warminster bypass and the A36. After Heytesbury leave the A36 on the B390 to Chitterne, then Shrewton, then the A360 to join the A303 at Stonehenge. You can program this route into your satnav by removing the Wincanton waypoint. There is a 24 hr petrol station at Nunney on the way to Frome, ASDA in Frome is 24hr although availability of E5 is uncertain. TESCO in Shepton is not 24hr. There are probably no fuel stations open between Weston-Super-Mare and the A303. TESCO in Midsomer Norton is 24hr and does have E5. 4 Incidents on the Route The Organisers will broadcast WhatsApp messages about other incidents, delays and road closures, requests for help etc. to everyone. I can be contacted on 07707 663402 by voice. Howard can be contacted on 07966 455643 or via WhatsApp messages, voice or video. Please only use voice in the initial instance for an emergency. In the unlikely circumstance that the event has to be curtailed you will be notified by WhatsApp as above. Stop at a nearby safe place, remove all event branding from your car and continue to your next destination of choice. 5 Breakdown or Emergency In the case of a breakdown, pull of the road at the safest possible place. If you need help raise your bonnet. Passing crews stop, if safe, and see if you can assist. If you do not need assistance, or are just having a nap, leave the bonnet down. You have an Entrant’s List giving other entrant’s names, models and phone numbers. Should you need a specific part or need specialist help , contact entrants with similar models to see if they are able to help If you need to retire, from a safe place text me on 07707 663402 with Entry no, Entrant name, location, confirmation you are safe, cause of retirement. In emergency. From a safe place phone me on 07707 663402. 6 Driving Standards You won’t need reminding this is not a race or any form of competition and that you are subject to all UK Road Traffic Laws, MsUK Regulations and Club Triumph Supplementary Regulations. As the event is sanctioned under a Motorsport UK Touring Permit, it will therefore be reasonable to assume we may be observed by MsUK. Do not bring the club into disrepute by discourteous, inconsiderate, reckless or dangerous driving. Particularly on single track roads be the first to give way to oncoming traffic. Also watch out for walkers, cyclists and animals. Finally, in inhabited areas drive quietly and dip your headlights. If you have a car behind you that obviously wants to go faster please let it past and do not encourage dangerous overtaking yourself. This is particularly relevant in Wales on the A470, A487 and A40. These are good open roads on which it is tempting to drive quickly. They are deceptive and have a very high rate of serious accidents. In this area Emergency services are relatively few and have a long way to go to get to incidents. BE VERY CAREFUL. 7 Starting the Event The start of the event will be cramped. Please obey the instructions of Darren Sharp and any F&WHR officers or volunteers. If you have difficulty getting to the start on time phone Darren Sharp on 07906 596489 8 Halfway Halt The half way halt is at Magor Services as detailed in the Road Book. These services are not great, so don’t expect much. I apologise for this but they are the only place that is open that meets our needs. I will make myself visible to the early arrivals and will need to sign your Road Book. Howard will take over later and do the same. 9 Arrival at Dungeness The Pilot Inn has a large car park. Please park neatly as near the pub entrance as you can so that we can take some photos for Club Torque. As you enter the pub I will sign you off the event and give you a Finishers Sticker, So please have your Road Book with you. Once in the pub, The Pilot staff will advise you what to do to get your well earned breakfast. 10 Data Protection Your Entrants List contains the phone numbers of all entrants. After the event please dispose of this list securely by shredding or burning. 11 Questions If you have any questions, catch me or Howard at The F&WHR Station in the morning or The Port Deli and Restaurant in the afternoon? 12 Phone numbers Chris Shaw 07707 663402 / Howard Brissenden 07966 455643 / Darren Sharp 07906 596489

Well done Howard.