Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
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Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Hey Guys
Just a quick question really
Starting work in Northampton on Monday for an indefinite period (In fact, already started looking at houses up there). I'll be driving up on the Sunday, coming back on the Friday every week until we move.
Any evening runs in the area planned? Wouldn't mind to tag along and catch up with some of you guys
Jay
Just a quick question really
Starting work in Northampton on Monday for an indefinite period (In fact, already started looking at houses up there). I'll be driving up on the Sunday, coming back on the Friday every week until we move.
Any evening runs in the area planned? Wouldn't mind to tag along and catch up with some of you guys
Jay
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Jay I know there have been a couple in Derby and Burton before, problem with the East Midlands is that there are practically no motorways so getting anywhere takes a while. Mark is on holiday so up to other people to organize them really.
There is a West Midlands meet on Wednesday coming about 1hr 30mins away from Northampton if you are up for that.
There is a West Midlands meet on Wednesday coming about 1hr 30mins away from Northampton if you are up for that.
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Ah, bad timing - On a major economy drive for the first 2 weeks (lack of cash and trying to find money for fuel, hotels and food).....
I'll keep my eyes peeled though - shouldn't be too long before we move up there though
I'll keep my eyes peeled though - shouldn't be too long before we move up there though
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
I found my MR" slightly wasted when i was working in east midlands area, (Spalding, Kings Lynn area). My experience was that everywhere was flat, and most roads were arrow straight with a 50mph limit and cameras!
I was only there a few weeks at a time so maybe others do know some better routes further afield.
Good luck with the move and the job, Hope it all goes smoothly!
I was only there a few weeks at a time so maybe others do know some better routes further afield.
Good luck with the move and the job, Hope it all goes smoothly!
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Matter of necessity mate - new job, need to get there, only working motor at the moment is one of my MR2's
Just thought it would be good to tag along to any meets in the area if there were any going on
Just thought it would be good to tag along to any meets in the area if there were any going on
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Totally understandable, and better to have an MR2 with you than not. Just don't be expecting any breathtaking driving roads, lol.
Of course locals may always know of some!
Of course locals may always know of some!
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Haha follow Mark Beard and trust me you will find yourself some good driving roads.
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Cant think of any decent roads round Northampton, head 20 miles or so out and theres afew routes that are great on 2 wheels, havent tried driving them in properly in the 2 though.
Im in Corby (18miles) if you get stuck.
Andy
Im in Corby (18miles) if you get stuck.
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Cool - maybe we could go exploring mate?
Got to be some good ones about - I am staying in Wellingborough so not a million miles away
Got to be some good ones about - I am staying in Wellingborough so not a million miles away
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Sounds good to me.............need to get an oil change done 1st tho
Maybe try and organise something for next week or the week after?
Maybe try and organise something for next week or the week after?
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
Sounds good to me - let me get settled (first week up here) and I'll pm you with a plan.
Maybe try and get some others out with us as well?
Maybe try and get some others out with us as well?
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
There's loads around me & Leicestershire seems to be one of the counties that only uses mobile cameras - and they tell you where they'll be in the paper so you rarely get caught!
M1 J23 is right next to me - don't know where this lack of motorway chat is coming from.
The Derby Stenson Bubble meet has died out as the Japmids forum has gone down & doesn't look like it'll be reappearing - this was the meet rover used to sort out.
Northampton is right on the southern tip of East Midlands (hell I didnt even realise it was IN the area) & i'd run £20 in fuel just getting there I'd imagine!
M1 J23 is right next to me - don't know where this lack of motorway chat is coming from.
The Derby Stenson Bubble meet has died out as the Japmids forum has gone down & doesn't look like it'll be reappearing - this was the meet rover used to sort out.
Northampton is right on the southern tip of East Midlands (hell I didnt even realise it was IN the area) & i'd run £20 in fuel just getting there I'd imagine!
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
We'll have to have a chat at JAE mate
Bound to be something we can come up with
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Re: Any Evening Runs in the East Midlands planned soon?
We had a brief chat at JAE about East Midlands, a few of my friends go to this meet every 2nd tuesday of the month (which I have just missed annoyingly, especially as it was less than 10 miles from work!):-
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21472376494
Ashby Folville gets all sorts - from classics to chavtastics, but there is always plenty to see - anyone up for it?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21472376494
Ashby Folville gets all sorts - from classics to chavtastics, but there is always plenty to see - anyone up for it?