Ring trip - spring 2003
18 November 2002, 01:47 AM
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See here.
I'm really keen on this idea and I'm prepared to do the ground work.
The Rosyth ferry solution attracts me for the convenience - as detailed in the thread on SIDC. If others are interested but want to get there by another means though, that's fine.
I see my scope as being limited to; identifying ferry times, hotels, Nordschleife opening times etc. In other words, there'll be no money up front or commitment. I'm just trying to gauge interest here.
I'm thinking along the lines of ...
For information, IMHO this is an excellent resource for all levels of Ring info.
It's also worth trawling for John Felstead's in car vids in 'member's gallery. If I get a chance tomorrow, I'll find the post(s) and provide a link.
Anyway, I'd be grateful if you could indicate you interest here.
As time allows, I'll post more info here (like ferry times / costs etc.)
I'm really keen on this idea and I'm prepared to do the ground work.
The Rosyth ferry solution attracts me for the convenience - as detailed in the thread on SIDC. If others are interested but want to get there by another means though, that's fine.
I see my scope as being limited to; identifying ferry times, hotels, Nordschleife opening times etc. In other words, there'll be no money up front or commitment. I'm just trying to gauge interest here.
I'm thinking along the lines of ...
- Take Friday off work
- Get to Rosyth mid afternoon
- Arrive on the continent mid morning Saturday
- Get to the Ring and have a few laps on the Saturday
- Social evening on the Saturday night
- Full day's driving on the Sunday
- Social evening on the Sunday night
- Head for ferry on the Monday morning (via shopping opportunities)
- Home Tuesday afternoon
For information, IMHO this is an excellent resource for all levels of Ring info.
It's also worth trawling for John Felstead's in car vids in 'member's gallery. If I get a chance tomorrow, I'll find the post(s) and provide a link.
Anyway, I'd be grateful if you could indicate you interest here.
As time allows, I'll post more info here (like ferry times / costs etc.)
18 November 2002, 02:14 AM
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Aye AJ, that's fine. The message is, get there anyway you want (the likes of Moses may choose to teleport straight over from their bedrooms 
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Everyone's got their own agenda and budget.
... but I'll be on the Rosyth ferry
- assuming the service survives Q1 / Q2 next year.
).Everyone's got their own agenda and budget.
... but I'll be on the Rosyth ferry
- assuming the service survives Q1 / Q2 next year.
18 November 2002, 02:17 AM
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Can you not sleep either ??
I don't mind where the ferry leaves from but since my folks live not too far from the ferry terminal in Newcastle that's why I thought about there!
Maybe I missed it but when you planning this trip for?
Off to try and get some sleep!
AJ
I don't mind where the ferry leaves from but since my folks live not too far from the ferry terminal in Newcastle that's why I thought about there!
Maybe I missed it but when you planning this trip for?
Off to try and get some sleep!
AJ
18 November 2002, 02:25 AM
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... but when you planning this trip for?
WRT sleep, I'm going to struggle on for another hour. If I go now, I'll be 'eyes wide open' at four. Half three / head on pillow should see me ok 'til I try to ignore the alarm at 06:30
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18 November 2002, 09:16 AM
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Ok folks,
Bit of a side step here, but could any of you tell me what the ground clearance is on these ferries? With the mota being pretty lo i`d often been put off the ferry ideas with the prospect of ripping bits off the underside of the mota
Pete
Bit of a side step here, but could any of you tell me what the ground clearance is on these ferries? With the mota being pretty lo i`d often been put off the ferry ideas with the prospect of ripping bits off the underside of the mota
Pete
18 November 2002, 09:48 AM
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Pete,
if the Elises get on and off OK, then you would have no problems. We also had no problems on the IOM trip with clearance for any car, and if it looks like there will be a problem, then they normally have planks of wood they can use to alleviate any problems.
John
if the Elises get on and off OK, then you would have no problems. We also had no problems on the IOM trip with clearance for any car, and if it looks like there will be a problem, then they normally have planks of wood they can use to alleviate any problems.
John
18 November 2002, 10:32 AM
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Pete
Richard & Kim who attended the IOM Bash in a Lotus Elise S2 used the Rosyth ferry on their way back to Switzerland. Here is the quote from his e-mail
For those who haven't been on the Rosyth ferry yet, it's a must! To start with, they actually seem to care about sports cars and take extra care getting them in and out. Secondly the rooms are amazing. So is the view as you go under the road and rail bridges.
Wish I could go but certainly can't afford it.
Richard & Kim who attended the IOM Bash in a Lotus Elise S2 used the Rosyth ferry on their way back to Switzerland. Here is the quote from his e-mail
For those who haven't been on the Rosyth ferry yet, it's a must! To start with, they actually seem to care about sports cars and take extra care getting them in and out. Secondly the rooms are amazing. So is the view as you go under the road and rail bridges.
Wish I could go but certainly can't afford it.
18 November 2002, 10:45 AM
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Iain,
ever though about going as a passenger/co-driver, instead of driving your own car.
I'm sure there will be quite a few people in the same category as myself, who almost always have an empty passenger seat, and wouldn't mind someone to talk to on the way there and back, especially if they chip in a little bit for the fuel costs etc.
On the Catalunya trip (now that really is a hoot!), everyone shares cars, fuel costs, ferry costs, driving etc.
John
ever though about going as a passenger/co-driver, instead of driving your own car.
I'm sure there will be quite a few people in the same category as myself, who almost always have an empty passenger seat, and wouldn't mind someone to talk to on the way there and back, especially if they chip in a little bit for the fuel costs etc.
On the Catalunya trip (now that really is a hoot!), everyone shares cars, fuel costs, ferry costs, driving etc.
John
18 November 2002, 12:33 PM
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John - WOuld certainly keep the co-driver/passenger option open. However would still have to get Skye sorted out as it wouldn't be enjoyable for her. Only managed a few nights away from her (TT2002 and SE Camping trip up North last month) but even arranging babysitting for those couple of nights was hard (She is not that bad !!) Would enjoy the Ring as a passenger on first visit anyway. Could then make my mind up whether I would want to take he Elise over another time.
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