Right then.....

This 'ere Autoroute thingy reckons Watford Gap to Hellifield (where we're staying) is 155 miles, so you'd better allow 3 1/2 hours as it's Friday night and we'll need a fuel stop. Tot Hill to Watford Gap is 82 miles (according to same software) which is going to be at least 90 minutes, so if you'll need to leave there at 14:15 latest, to get to Watford Gap, fill up and depart for 16:00. In which case we'll be looking at reaching the B&B by about 19:30, maybe a little later if the traffic is heavier.

I'll check with my mate to see what he wants to do, he may want to leave a bit earlier and make the most of his day off, so I'll check back with you in a couple of days.

Just a week to go, let's hope that this weather holds....

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Sounds good to me Jelster :thumbsup:

Have just checked the forecast on metcheck and it is looking damn good 8)

We have a plan

Sccobs & I will meet at J7 M27 at 1:30

M27/M3/A34 to Tot Hill - 40 miles - 40 mins (ish!)

Meet Fizz/Liz and top up fuel - leave Tot Hill asap

A34/M40/A43/M1 to Watford Gap - 93 miles - at least 90 mins (50 limit on A34 around Oxford & some singlecarriageway roads on A43)

Fuel up at Watford Gap - probably a good time for a quick coffee/loo stop - as the next leg is going to be the killer. I am more than happy to have more coffee/loo breaks if needed!

M1 to Woolley Edge Services - 103 miles - probably going to be a good couple of hours at least as it will be rush hour on the M1 - I am more than happy filtering however would prefer not to be doing it at 'silly speeds' if possible

M1/M621/A643/A58/A65 to Hellifield - 53 miles - 1 hour


If all goes well, this should get us to Hellifield at about 7:30pm at the ealiest - I'll be more than ready for a pint and some grub by then.

JELSTER - due to the time that Scoobs can get away from work :roll: , we cannot guarantee being at Watford Gap by 4pm - not sure what your plans are yet however if you want to head on up there without us then just let us know.

Fizz/Liz - can you confirm if this plan looks ok with your goodselves.

Roger Houston Control, Go for Launch 8)

Looks like we'll meet you there then...

That means we can have a run through the Derbyshire on the way up :lol: I may even pop into Leicester and visit an old friend......

Let me know when you arrive, I'll get the beers in.... :drink:

Looks like there will be plenty of :sunny: And loads of :riding:

See you all Friday......

Oh, and the bikecam is now back on the 'Blade, (shame it ain't pointing backwards, as Scoobs ain't gonna be in front that much :lol: )

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CBR doesn't hold enough petrol to circumnavigate your fat ****. :lol:

Scoobs and Jelster you realise that Liz is going to be in front of the pair of you dont you :wink:

Hey guys, you make sure you have a good weekend, the weather looks excellent and I've heard the road up there are stunning. Wish I was coming with you but my other hobby (and all that).................you'll probably come across quite a number of them, I hope they don't hold you up. :oops:

I'll expect a full debrief at Poole in a couple of weeks.



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Looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow, Have a safe and pleasent trip up here.
Your in for a treat on Saturday... :wink: Amarko has chosen truly to show you some of the best biking roads in the Northwest. Even I'm looking forward to it as it's my old Stomping ground.