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Post by gsteinert on Aug 23, 2013 15:56:50 GMT
Afternoon All, So I'm looking at organising a run around scenic Shropshire over the weekend of 19/20th October. The route I'm looking at at the moment is around 140 miles, starting from the Premier Inn at the Clock Tower in Telford, stopping for a short break at Ellesmere, lunch at Norbury Juction and finishing up at Ironbridge. There should be a place to get a cup of tea at Ellesmere (just need to confirm if they'll be open that late in the year) and Norbury Junction does hot and cold food. If you're after hot food, I'll need an idea of numbers so I can let them know. I don't think they want orders, but they do want numbers. I'm happy to arrange a Saturday bimble and the Clock Tower is an ideal place for an evening soiree. The Premier Inn next door is know as Telford North and there are plenty of other hotels around Telford to provide accommodation. Hope to see you all there  Gary |
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Post by wolves on Aug 23, 2013 16:18:22 GMT
only just up the road for me so should be able to meet up if you will allow a fresh face.
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Post by gsteinert on Aug 23, 2013 16:37:06 GMT
I'm not that old a face myself... new faces are always welcome Gary |
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Post by m40man on Aug 23, 2013 17:01:23 GMT
Nice one, Gary . Count me in - I would expect to do Sat & Sunday, will confirm as soon as I can . Martin. |
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Post by Pool Boy on Aug 23, 2013 21:40:27 GMT
Not far for me either so I'll probably be there
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Post by billywhizz on Aug 24, 2013 9:06:40 GMT
dates are good, will be there, sunday defo,  not sure about the saturday or overnight yet, but not that far away..
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 1, 2013 14:51:06 GMT
Family/work commitments permitting I should be there for the sunday and will happily backmark at least one half of the day.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2013 21:13:43 GMT
Nice one Gary, put my name down.
Vaughan
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Post by seabass on Sept 4, 2013 22:08:50 GMT
Will have to check work schedule but as it's so close I will try to make it. So long as you don't mind a newer rider to tag along.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Sept 4, 2013 22:53:50 GMT
Telford north seems expensive, currently at £52 per night, might have to get up early Sunday!
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Post by gsteinert on Sept 5, 2013 17:29:40 GMT
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Post by gsteinert on Sept 5, 2013 17:30:58 GMT
Will have to check work schedule but as it's so close I will try to make it. So long as you don't mind a newer rider to tag along. New riders are always welcome You've got to start somewhere right? Gary |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Sept 5, 2013 18:40:37 GMT
I tried late rooms, cheapest seems to be a days inn at junction 4 m54, £25 per night but you must book 2 nights, days inn are a bit lacking in drinking facilities though, but it might have to be that! |
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Post by gsteinert on Sept 5, 2013 19:52:20 GMT
I tried late rooms, cheapest seems to be a days inn at junction 4 m54, £25 per night but you must book 2 nights, days inn are a bit lacking in drinking facilities though, but it might have to be that! I'm happy to offer a pillion ride up to the Clock Tower for the Saturday night, and a taxi back to the Day's Inn shouldn't be more than a fiver. Gary |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Sept 6, 2013 18:43:30 GMT
I tried late rooms, cheapest seems to be a days inn at junction 4 m54, £25 per night but you must book 2 nights, days inn are a bit lacking in drinking facilities though, but it might have to be that! I'm happy to offer a pillion ride up to the Clock Tower for the Saturday night, and a taxi back to the Day's Inn shouldn't be more than a fiver. Gary Thanks for the offer, I am thinking about it, I will let you know in good time! |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Sept 9, 2013 19:52:59 GMT
I'm happy to offer a pillion ride up to the Clock Tower for the Saturday night, and a taxi back to the Day's Inn shouldn't be more than a fiver. Gary Thanks for the offer, I am thinking about it, I will let you know in good time! I may go to the classic bike show on the Saturday! www.classicbikeshows.com/showindex.asp?showcode=CMM13#.Ui4hQsu9KSM |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Sept 10, 2013 17:25:17 GMT
Now booked into the Days in for the Saturday and Sunday!
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Post by gsteinert on Sept 10, 2013 17:54:40 GMT
Okay, so got the route sorted. Every road and turning checked at least once, all that remains is to put it all together!  Found a destination for the obligatory breakfast run, too Boxwood Cafe, TF7 4QN - linkySo for the timings: Saturday:1600 - Saturday Bimble, start from Premier Inn Sunday:0800 - Breakfast Run, start at Premier Inn run down to Boxwood Cafe 1000 - Back at Premier Inn, ready for the run start 1030 - Run start I'll get a signup sheet set up shortly Gary |
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not sure about the saturday or overnight yet, but not that far away..
