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According to MSUK Regulations we will need to have Covid Signage around the restaurant. Can anyone "borrow" a banner or sign reminding onlookers to keep social distance, wash hands etc and about 6 discs, like the ones you have in a queue for a supermarket, reminding you to stay > 2m apart and get them to Flamborough by about 16:00 on Saturday? Chris

Mark That's great. Thank you very much for doing this. It is really helpful and I bet much more interesting than doing Covid-Risk Assessments! May I send this out to all entrants by email, with due acknowledgement to your efforts? Chris

Hi again All I have just sent out the Final Instructions and Briefing to all entrants. If you have not received them please email me to let me know and I'll resend them to the email address you mailed me from. Please read these FI & B very carefully, print them, send them to your co-driver and bring them with you to the start, along with all other suggested equipment. Please remember that if you have Covid symptoms or have been told to self isolate mail me and do not come to the start. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Start (and finish!)

Hi Bruce Thank you, good point. I forgot to mention that. Yes their acceptance on the declaration and Indemnity is required preferably on the same email. However if that is not possible but the entrant forwarding the original email and the crew member then forwarding to me mentioning the entry number. I am sorry to have left that out. Chris

Hi All I have sent an email to all entrants asking you to accept MSUK and CT Regulations and to indemnify MSUK & CT. This is standard for all CT events. Normally we do it at event sign-on, but on this (Covid) occasion, it has to be done electronically. Please check you emails, read and reply. If you have not received it, it may be because I do not have your correct email address. If so, update your Entrant Information (see other Forum threads) and email me your new email address and name and entry number. Thanks very much, Chris

The answer to the question "How do I update my information is....." Individual instructions were included in the original emails sent to entrants immediately after they had purchased their entry ticket. On the Website Go to Events > C2C > C2C 2021 Event Entry List > click on your entry name (this will show your entry information) > click on Entry Actions > Click on Edit > complete / update your information. Link to page https://www.clubtriumph.co.uk/event-entry/c2c-2021/

Bruce, Mark - Good point McJim - Very helpful. Thanks all. I am not able to contribute much to this discussion as with the Covid Regulations, late route changes, Alston Quiet Zone and MSUK regulations I am up to my neck and do not have time to detail available open fuel stations. Planning the navigation for the C2C is not meant to be difficult. Driving and navigating the route is meant to be a step in difficulty above other CT events and is intended to be a challenge. That includes fuel planning. It is up to each entrant to ensure that they have enough fuel. They may need to carry some extra safely. Howard, has graciously provided satnav files for the original route and is working on the altered route, which he will post soon. There is nothing to stop entrants or groups of entrants, perhaps with similar cars, working out fuel plans and posting them on the Forum. I would rather look at this than Covid precautions, but if I divert my attention to this, I regret the event will not start on time. Chris

Hi All Good question Trixie. Ben has given a link, but menu navigation is Events > C2C > C2C21 Entry List. Of course the next question is "How do I update my information?" Regrettably that is one Q I cannot answer as I do not enter!! I'll have to get back to Craig about that unless, Ben, you can give an answer please. Chris

Hi All I have just sent the following email to all entrants, confirming it's happening, the route , requesting information and giving restaurant details. Only as we approach the final countdown for the event can I say that Club Triumph can claim to have finalised the event. We have had to make a lot of changes recently but I can confirm that as of 22/06/21. It’s Happening!! Entrant and Crew Information It is now really important that you complete your entrant information in full and make any updates to your details now. Email addresses, Entrant Phone Number, Car Type, Car Colour, Car Registration are all vitally important and need to be completed by each entrant. Please do this right away. Route I have had to change the route significantly. It is unadvisable to plan to go to Scotland. As a result of this we have the half way halt at Southwaite Services, South on the M6, between Carlisle and Penrith, having cut out the Scottish section of the route. Part two of the route will be the same to Muker, but from there go to Grassington, Helmsley, Stokesley, Nr Whitby, Pickering and back to Flamborough. Howard Brissenden is working on updates for the SatNav files. A schedule is attached to this email. In this you can access the Google Maps I used to plan the route. Menu We will be eating at the Headlands Restaurant, Flamborough Head for both the start supper and the finish breakfast. I attach their menus for both meals. If you have specialist requirements please let me know asap. Time will be short at the start, so please arrive at the restaurant knowing what you want to eat and able to order your food quickly. Covid I remind you that you and your crew must – · Not have Covid symptoms · Carry proof of a negative Covid -19 test by Lateral Flow within 48 hours of the start · Have the specified PPF and cleaners as part of your kit in the car · Wear a mask indoors at the restaurant except when seated at table. More information will follow. I hope that your preparation is going well. Cheers, Chris

Hi Ferny Thanks for your good advice. I tried to find an NHS source for the symptoms of Delta Variant but there was none. Also most other sources I could find I would not say were trustworthy. I have looked at Dr John Campbell for the past year and found him to be a thoughtful source of information, correct in most of what he says. A lateral Flow Test is an indication, not a definitive diagnosis. If an LFT is positive it shows that a PCR test is required for better diagnosis. Ben H if you think that reference to symptoms and Dr John C are not appropriate please would you remove them. Thanks. Chris

Hello all As I reported in the Thread – Covid Restrictions, I do not see that delaying the lifting of Covid restrictions means we cannot run the C2C21. We have contingencies for most local restrictions and conditions that are as safe as possible for the entrants and crews, so I am presuming, at this time, the event will go ahead. For everyone’s protection and as it is an MSUK requirement, entrants and crew starting the C2C21 will need to be able to produce evidence of a negative Lateral Flow Covid-19 Test taken within 48 hours of the start if requested by a CT or MSUK official at Sign–on. This is a condition of entry. If, on Saturday 3rd July, or earlier, you have Covid-19 symptoms or a positive test, repeat the test and if still positive do not travel to Flamborough, self isolate, obtain a PCR Test and text me giving your name and entry number in the text. The symptoms of Delta Covid-19, sourced from Dr John Campbell are: Headache, sore throat, runny nose, fever and cough. Loss of taste and smell is not being reported in the current major variant. That is not as draconian as it may sound. Obtaining a free NHS LFT Kit is simple and quick. Carrying out the test is not complicated; although it can be a little uncomfortable, getting the negative evidence is not difficult if you follow the instructions. I suggest all entrants and crew obtain an NHS LFT Kit (7 tests) as quickly as possible and have a trial run at it well before the event. Ordering a kit is simple and quick. They come with comprehensive instructions, which I’ll not repeat in detail here, but the outline process is: 1) Order Kit – Link to website below 2) Read the instructions 3) Find a hygienic and quiet place to carry out the test – or go to a test centre 4) Take the test 5) Wait 30 mins 6) Get your results 7) Report the results 😎 Get verification to your phone or PC. 9) Carry the verification with you to Flamborough. Below are useful links that will help you understand in detail what to do, where to order how to test and what to do if the test is positive. About Lateral Flow Tests https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/regular-rapid-coronavirus-tests-if-you-do-not-have-symptoms/ Where to order a Lateral Flow Test https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests How to do a Lateral Flow Test https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/how-to-do-a-test-at-home-or-at-a-test-site/how-to-do-a-rapid-lateral-flow-test/ If you do have symptoms you will not be able to enter the event. You and your household will need to self isolate and need to have a PCR Test. https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test I'll send this as an email to all entrants shortly. Best wishes, Chris

Hi Matt and everyone Thanks for your question. I am working on this now. We were able to run the event before the delay in lifting restrictions was announced. So in that respect nothing has changed legally and we are still able to run the event. However the Covid situation is worsening. 2 areas that we are routed through could become no go areas. Some entrants may feel that the situation is becoming too risky. There is a contingency for Lancashire and Scotland becoming no go areas and the regulations require all entrants to take practical steps to protect themselves in the car and at the restaurant. Entrants, crew and organisers are required to take a lateral flow test within 48 hours of the start of the event and bring evidence of a negative result with them to the start. The restaurant implements full Covid regulations and our starting and finishing procedures will comply with MSUK guidelines. The Delta variant appears to be affecting younger age groups and probably all our entrants and crew have had 2 vaccinations. I believe we are doing all we can to make the event safe, although I don't rule out adding to our Covid precautions. There will be a lot more information to follow from me shortly about what entrants can expect and what they will be required to do under these exceptional circumstances. I am working in that at this moment. However, your question prompts another from me, is everyone still up for this? It would be a waste of effort if no one turns up. All entrants, please would you confirm asap below in this thread that you intend to be at the start on Saturday July 3rd. Thank you very much, Chris

I need to place the order for T-shirts with our supplier on Friday 4th June, so sales will be discontinued from midday on the 4th and the item withdrawn from the shop. So please get you final orders in now and don't purchase after then. Also most entrants have not filled in all of their details. Please will you update as much as you can. I will need to collect orders for food next week and would need every entrant / crew members name. Thank you.

With GovUK changes to the Covid regulations expected on 21st June, I realise from messages I have had that if the regulations are relaxed, as anticipated, there may be some additional members who would like to entrer when they know what the changes are. So to this end I'll extend the entry period to Wednesday 23rd June. This will complicate my administration as it will not give much time to sort out meal orders at the start, get all entrant information up to date and add additional crew if Covid changes permit crews of more than 2. I ask for your co-operation in checking the Forum and your emails regularly and responding quickly to requests for information. Thank you. I will need to place the order for t-shirts on Friday 4th June so that they can be made and delivered in time for the start. Please make sure that you have placed your orders before then as the merchandise will be withdrawn from the shop at midday on 4th June and further orders will not be possible.

Hi All One of the best parts of our route will take us on the A686 and B6277 from Penrith through Alston to Barnard Castle. To meet our MSUK Permit obligations we have to do a leaflet drop in Alston. This means putting about 200 letters through the letterboxes at each dwelling on our route. The contents of the letter will be informing then we will be driving through at about 02:30 on a Sunday morning. It will be asking for their tolerance and explaining what we have done to minimise noise and lighting nuisance. We have to do this. Nuala has magnificently agreed to help, but cant do all of the drop. I have approached Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway Area, but they are not in a position to assist. I am looking for 3-4 volunteers to give a hand with this please. It would need doing on / by the first week end in June. I can organise the materials. Anyone who could help please PM me. Thank you very much. Chris

Hi Bruce I was hoping for a more rapid response too, especially after the effort we have made put into getting the new website working. The normal number of entries for a C2C seems to be a little above 40 and that is what I would like. However there may be several good reasons why entrants are reluctant at this time. Covid has greatly complicated this event in ways that I could not anticipate. There is a lot going on behind the scenes at the moment that is not part of the normal event. June 21st could bring back most of the normality, at least for the entrants, and I hope to be able to relax a number of regulations that Covid has enforced upon us at that time. Some potential entrants have not entered as they are concerned about being in a car with someone that is not a member of their household for near on 24 hours. However some other potential entrants are concerned that limiting the crew size to 2 is more dangerous because of fatigue. June 21st may enable me to do something about this and after this date I may be able to relax this regulation and revert to normal, ie the capacity of the car. Also I may need to relax the regulation that entry closes on 18th June to June 23ed. However, I need some help please. it is easier for me and for entrants to adjust an entry rather than create a new one. I will shortly need to request menu selections for the supper at the start from entrants. For this I will need to know the number of entrants we have and the full entrant and crew details. If you are hesitant to enter because you would like to have a crew of more than 2, that regulation can be changed to more than 2 If covid regulations are relaxed on June 21st. Enter now with a crew of 2 and on June 21st you can adjust your entry, if covid regulations are not relaxed I will authorise a refund if you do not want to do the event with a crew of 2. Please get your entries in now and indicate if you would like a crew of more than 2 also those that have only given initial details please complete your full details as soon as possible. Thank you, Chris

Hi Mark There is no mention of MSUK Licence because one is not needed. In some other CT events of a competitive nature one may be required. In that case MSUK Licence Number will be requested. Chris

Matt you are No. 12

Instructions have been posted on a separate thread. Coast 2 Coast Entry Open

Club Triumph is pleased to announce that entry to the 2021 Coast 2 Coast Run is open using the new Club Triumph Website. Please follow the navigation below through the website and you will be guided to the Club Triumph Shop where you can purchase entry to the event and merchandise for the event. This year’s event is complicated by the Covid-19 situation in two ways: As the event is held in July the countryside will be more sensitive to noise nuisance in the early hours of Sunday morning because many residents will have their bedroom windows open. We have to be more considerate than normal. Regulations about driver behaviour have been strengthened at MSUK’s insistence. UK and MSUK Covid-19 Regulations are changing and will change before July. The general trend will be to relax them. However what they will be on 3rd / 4th July is not known at the moment. The Covid-19 Regulations will be bought up to date in line with UK Gov and MSUK policy and you will be informed of the updated Regulations. Please make sure that you have read the Regulations before purchasing entry. Reading the regulations is a condition of purchase. Thank you. To enter the 2021 Coast 2 Coast Run follow this link: https://www.clubtriumph.co.uk/c2c/how-to-enter/

I will post instructions on the Forum when the system is in place and operational. I expect that will be on Saturday. But that will depend on not having any unforeseen difficulties.

Hi Bruce That's a good question that I cannot answer just yet. The Event Entry System is still being designed and tested and I am not sure yet how it will be accessed. I will update the Forum when I know. It will not be difficult and likely be a new Forum thread for entry including a link and a link from Home >Events>C2C>C2C20121. If entry cannot be opened on the 15th I'll also post a new thread advising of the developments. I have announced the event as early as I can to give entrants as much car preparation time as possible.

Hi Rutty and all I'll publish the regulations and Covid regulations just before entry opens. There is still some finalisation to do about online sign on. Covid regs will be published for the current conditions, but there is a chance of a substantial reduction in severity by July. Currently facemasks will have to be worn.

2021 Coast 2 Coast Run Club Triumph is thrilled to announce the 2021 Coast 2 Coast Run. The C2C Run is designed to be a challenging driving experience of about 400 miles, lasting about 12 hours time. It is a different type of event from the RBRR and the 10CR, but taking the best features of either. It seeks out some of the best driving roads that we can find in the UK. It is primarily about driving, so planning the navigation is not difficult and can be done in advance, but due to the nature of the roads used, navigating may be more difficult and will require attention. There is also a social element to the event through meals held before and after the event. Due to the location of the roads upon which the event is to be held, National Parks and uplands, the start or the finish is located some distance from the main population centres. We try to minimise the inconvenience but the event will be a fairly high effort, high enjoyment challenge. It can be looked at as an event in three parts: getting to the start, the run and getting home. For many it will involve as many miles as a day of the Round Britain Run. It may offer an opportunity to visit a fairly remote part of the country that you have not previously visited. The 2021 event will be held during the night of Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th of July. The normal Club Triumph regulations apply. Full MSUK and national Covid-19 regulations will be rigorously enforced. It is intended that entry will open on 15th May and will be solely through the Club Triumph website. The price of entry is £25.00 per vehicle. This covers entry into the event, car stickers and 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 (none anticipated) and getting to and from the event are also at the entrant’s expense. The provisional route of the event is to start at Flamborough Head in Yorkshire, to drive through the North York Moors including over Rosedale Chimney, skirting Teesside and into the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty on to Gretna Green for a pause. Then to head south to The Hartside Summit and Alston, into the Yorkshire Dales to Sedbergh and through The Forest of Bowland to Slaidburn and then a well earned breakfast in Southport. This is a distance of approximately 365 miles. For an overall map of the route see below or go to Events > C2C > 2021C2C. Full details will be available on entry. MSUK and Covid-19 regulations will not permit the normal signing on and briefing. These will have to be done electronically. Details will become available with the entry pack. The Starting point is the Headlands Restaurant at Flamborough Head. The supper will be held there starting at 17:00. Parking for entrants will be in the car park by the restaurant. https://www.headlandsrestaurant.co.uk/ There will be a rest at the halfway point at Gretna Green Motorway Services. Most of the caterers will be closed, but WH Smiths will have Starbucks vending machines and sandwiches available. Finding catering at 01:00 on a Sunday in the borders for up to 100 is almost mission impossible! https://www.welcomebreak.co.uk/locations/gretna-green-a74m/ The finish will be at Brewers Fayre, Ocean Plaza, Southport. Brewers Fayre provided a great breakfast at Bicester this year and is just about the only place that can cope with 100 in Southport from 06:30. For your route home afterwards Southport is well placed for access to the motorway network with the M6 not too far away. https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/locations/merseyside/ocean-plaza Initially entry will be limited to 50 cars. Should more that this express interest, a reserve list will be maintained. Start getting ready!