Questions re biking to Birmingham NEC - SV650.org

pookie · 01-04-12, 04:44 PM

I was thinking about riding to the birmingham nec for the gadget show in a couple of weeks.

I have to admit I have never been and wondered if there are things I should consider.

I think parking is free for motorbikes , do they have plenty of space and is it secure?
Not sure where to store stuff and so far have been unable to locate any lockers.
From the m6 toll map I believe I may miss the m6 toll as I expect to turn off onto the m42.

Its going to be a 7am start and 260 mile round trip ..am I bonkers

Failing that will take yea olde cage ..any tips , ideas suggestions gratefully recieved..cheers

maviczap · 01-04-12, 04:56 PM

Yep, you come off the M6 before the toll

I've done it in a day from Felixstowe in a car.

Parking i secure enough and plenty of space, can't remember if there's anywhere to leave stuff, there might be?

Going in a cage is better, just in case you buy something?

MisterTommyH · 01-04-12, 05:11 PM

Bike parking is free during the bike show when they put them in a spare hall. Not sure if it is the rest of the time.

Same with kit....there is a facility for this during the bike show but not sure about any other time.

01-04-12, 05:24 PM

Have a look here: http://www.thenec.co.uk/planningavisit/facilities

Hth, Trev

pookie · 01-04-12, 05:42 PM

cool..had glanced at it.but yep it does have a cloakroom..cheers for the info everyone..
Now just have to see what the weather is like and if I feel like riding..anyone else at the gadget show live on sunday ?

01-04-12, 04:44 PM	#1
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Questions re biking to Birmingham NEC I was thinking about riding to the birmingham nec for the gadget show in a couple of weeks. I have to admit I have never been and wondered if there are things I should consider. I think parking is free for motorbikes , do they have plenty of space and is it secure? Not sure where to store stuff and so far have been unable to locate any lockers. From the m6 toll map I believe I may miss the m6 toll as I expect to turn off onto the m42. Its going to be a 7am start and 260 mile round trip ..am I bonkers Failing that will take yea olde cage ..any tips , ideas suggestions gratefully recieved..cheers __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

01-04-12, 04:56 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Questions re biking to Birming NEC Yep, you come off the M6 before the toll I've done it in a day from Felixstowe in a car. Parking i secure enough and plenty of space, can't remember if there's anywhere to leave stuff, there might be? Going in a cage is better, just in case you buy something? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-04-12, 05:11 PM	#3
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Questions re biking to Birming NEC Bike parking is free during the bike show when they put them in a spare hall. Not sure if it is the rest of the time. Same with kit....there is a facility for this during the bike show but not sure about any other time.

01-04-12, 05:24 PM	#4
Teejayexc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Questions re biking to Birming NEC Have a look here: http://www.thenec.co.uk/planningavisit/facilities Hth, Trev

01-04-12, 05:42 PM	#5
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Questions re biking to Birming NEC cool..had glanced at it.but yep it does have a cloakroom..cheers for the info everyone.. Now just have to see what the weather is like and if I feel like riding..anyone else at the gadget show live on sunday ? __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

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