You have my number Jan I can talk you in or come meet you some where, touch base with others coming down and set a time and place...do you know what route you are taking from london yet...the A303 has a lot of cameras on it i used to come down to southampton and use the coast road past Ringwood - Dorchester - Bridport - honiton - Exeter...... Although the route finder says go to bristol for a quicker time....the other route is more scenic, I would leave very very early or travel at night otherwise the traffic will be horrendous around the early part of the journey.
looking at leaving around 6am friday ...... will probably do M25....M4....M3 then see what satnav says but will copy you instructions down as well lol
If all else fails will call you if that don't work
Just be aware that the vw club run to the sun is on as well and they are meeting just west of the M25 so don't go that way I think they are meeting around 10 to 12 am so you should beat them Jan. Just remember to take the A30 Bodmin not the Plymouth road
We should all know our limtations JP and I know mine ...... how I do the miles I do and make it there I'm not sure myself .... I know when i'm on a wrong road though it just feels wrong. might relent and do M3 and A303 but heard there are diversions on that and not sure i wanna take all day to get to cornwall !!!
Its a good point you make about limtations I wish I knew mine then i probly wouldnt get as meany slaps heading for me lol.
Go on google earth and just scan across the route M25 M4 M5 A30. then try M25 M3 A303 A30 and see the difference think you will be shocked at the distance but you will have a more relaxed run off the motorway and more possable stopping points what ever route you take you will be fine cornwall is a great place to ride you cant miss helston and the lizzard road and if you do you just get very wet
Actually the quickest route for you JAn is M25 - M4 - M5 - A30 by about 30 - 40 minutes provided there are no traffic jams etc if you are setting of early doors you will be well along the M4 by the time it starts getting busy,
just get past the M25 before morning rush starts
Last night at work for me tonight, so my holidays officially start at 7am...cant bloomin wait. Bike is pretty much packed already. Just my clothes to sort out and job done.
ha ha, been down today to the camp site ,marquee is up with fresh wood chips down, wood burners are all there, wood available from shop but might try to see if I can rustle up a few broken pallets from work........ beach is less than 1/2 mile and has a cafe and gizzet shop, pub is awaiting us and I hear tesco's is getting a extra supply of beer for DC lol.......
So now the sun is out John whats the final verdict on site ..... So can't wait for friday ...... Oh and I have beer for DC as well according to Sumo lol
Woohoooo!!!! Am sure i'll wade mi way through it all somehow. Glad to see that the south is ready for me! Best i bring mi bikini too, for a lazy day on the beach. Errr, actually, prob best i dont
I'll try not to break him this time Phil, actually that reminds me, still need to pick up my other mirrors from the mechanic. Aaaah be reet