Archived The Lakes Tour May 2016

[andyglym]

I reckon Dave's just applied a heat shrink baldy cap to protect a full head of hair.........so as not to mess it up on Saturday when his roof's down all day .

Steve

He's a tin top sadly, though he has threatened to take his sunroof out if it's sunny.

 

[Grumps]

I will be going from Yorkshire but driving up
Friday night after work hope it only takes 21/2hours on M62
M61 M6 but needs must.

That'll really hurt on a Friday night mate. I don't envy you that one!

 

[brilie]

That'll really hurt on a Friday night mate. I don't envy you that one!

Thanks mate looked at various options but think we
Will just have to bite the bullit and go for it.
There's a nice view from the 62 somewhere

 

[Grumps]

Thanks mate looked at various options but think we
Will just have to bite the bullit and go for it.
There's a nice view from the 62 somewhere

On a serious note I would leave yours as late as possible. How long will it take you? 3 hours? I'd leave at 7 then you should have a clear run by then. If you leave 5-6 you'll only land at the same time anyway.

 

[Jack Ratt]

We're starting out 8ish Friday morning and hope to get there the same day

Google maps says it 400 miles door to door to our hotel. The M5 is usually ok but M6 north of West Brom is usually like a car park, but we should hit the M6 around mid day hopefully and fingers crossed I'm hoping the north bound traffic is kind to us.

With a couple of stops we should be there around 6ish

 

[andyglym]

We're starting out 8ish Friday morning and hope to get there the same day

Google maps says it 400 miles door to door to our hotel. The M5 is usually ok but M6 north of West Brom is usually like a car park, but we should hit the M6 around mid day hopefully and fingers crossed I'm hoping the north bound traffic is kind to us.

With a couple of stops we should be there around 6ish

I think there are big road works on M5 J10, got held up for ages when I went down to Shepton Mallet last year. Once you're past Blackpool the M6 should open up. Safe trip.

 

[Jack Ratt]

I think there are big road works on M5 J10, got held up for ages when I went down to Shepton Mallet last year. Once you're past Blackpool the M6 should open up. Safe trip.

Thanks Andy, There are a couple of current roadworks on M5 at the moment but the traffic was flowing ok last Saturday morning. I drive to the Black Country every 6 weeks or so but haven't ventured north of Stafford on M6 for years

 

[BMBabe]

Shame @Mnbrennan and me will be missing this one
Hope you do this one again
Enjoy

 

[andyglym]

Shame @Mnbrennan and me will be missing this one
Hope you do this one again
Enjoy

Have no doubt @BMBabe I'll do it again at some point

 

[Mint]

Shame @Mnbrennan and me will be missing this one
Hope you do this one again
Enjoy

I'm sure there will be some photos Stacey

 

[pgunter]

@Jack Ratt You might come across a convoy of Zeds heading from Strensham services about 10.30 am @Mr C @mid life crisis and myself..

 

[BMBabe]

Have no doubt @BMBabe I'll do it again at some point

Martin has his New Coupe on show otherwise we would be coming So I am pleased you will be doing it again

 

[Mint]

@Jack Ratt You might come across a convoy of Zeds heading from Strensham services about 10.30 am @Mr C @mid life crisis and myself..

What sort of time do you estimate passing the Stafford area Paul?

Edit - just worked out if you leave Strensham @ 10:30 you'll pass us about 11:45 - 12:00.

 

[BMBabe]

I'm sure there will be some photos Stacey

Oh I should of given you Little Miss Sunshine to take along

 

[pgunter]

@Mint Good question. I would imagine that if the M5 and lower M6 are flowing hopefully about and hour on from Strensham. So about 11.30. We are aiming to have a late lunch in the Lakes.. well we can try and storm the M6 en mass..

 

[Mint]

Oh I should of given you Little Miss Sunshine to take along

There'd be no room for Pauline's clothes then

 

[andyglym]

@Mint Good question. I would imagine that if the M5 and lower M6 are flowing hopefully about and hour on from Strensham. So about 11.30. We are aiming to have a late lunch in the Lakes.. well we can try and storm the M6 en mass..

Pictures of 3 abreast over Shap please gents

 

[pgunter]

Hahaha.... three abreast... and hopefully two or three deep too.. lol.. can but try..

 

[Stevo7682]

I will be going from Yorkshire but driving up
Friday night after work hope it only takes 21/2hours on M62
M61 M6 but needs must.

I'll sympathise with you according to Google maps my journey down after work Friday is 178.4 mile
3hr 55mins

 

[pgunter]

Well its 282 miles to kendal for me. I think the winner will be @Jack Ratt all the way up from way down west.