Northern Twixfests - WD-40 MAY 11th

[paulplom]

Anything set in motion yet?

Weather dependant I'll do it on the vespa.

I was up St. Abbs/Eyemouth on it a couple of weeks back.

 

[yes oui si]

On 12/05/2024 at 09:07, loserone said:

Rather you than me trying to squeeze it in down the back lanes in Nenthead!

As a few will confirm, it's smaller than it looks

On 14/05/2024 at 14:34, juular said:

I've been contemplating something like this as a very first draft.

This takes in the A708 and A701, both of which are brilliant and scenic roads, and most importantly avoids the busy A7 and A72

I entered Peebles as a start/end point but in retrospect it's best avoided as parking is expensive and it's full of tourists.

I used Carter Bar as a start point as there's lots of parking, it's a lovely spot, and it's right on the border for you southerfolk.

Let me have a play around with routes and see what I can come up with.

 

On 06/07/2024 at 15:57, loserone said:

Should we try to do another of these then? August/September? 

 

@juular and @MrsJuular, should we come a bit north?

One of my all-time favourite little loops is from Duns up to Cranshaws then up past the Whiteadder Reservoir, and left across the moors and hills down to Longformacus and back to Duns. Fantastic driving roads whether pootling or pressing on, views across to Bass Rock from the top end on a clear day, and beautiful scenery throughout. 

About 30 miles all-in, and a visit to the Jim Clark Museum after... 

[loserone]

I'm in.

[320touring]

That Longformacus  backroad used to be on the "Extended test route" when I had a unit over at Drem.

Great fun!

[garbaldy]

I'm sure I still have the organisers pack with all routes if you fancy doing more clark stages 😉

[loserone]

15 minutes ago, garbaldy said:

I'm sure I still have the organisers pack with all routes if you fancy doing more clark stages 😉

I'm in, do I get to fit driving lamps to the express?

[Schaefft]

Definitely in if we can settle on a date when Im around!

[Jim Bell]

This is a great idea

[garbaldy]

50 minutes ago, loserone said:

I'm in, do I get to fit driving lamps to the express?

Shite I gave a mate my cibies but not to worry its light untill 11pm here so shouldn't need them anyway 😀 

[yes oui si]

12 hours ago, garbaldy said:

I'm sure I still have the organisers pack with all routes if you fancy doing more clark stages 😉

Moon and Stars was always a favourite... 

[GeordieInExile]

Feels like it's about time for another one of these...  the Panda could do with stretching its legs and I want to sit in @Schaefft's V10 Audi. 

[Schaefft]

Definitely, I'm even happy to provide the grounds for a Twixfest this time around if we want to host something near Hexham!

[hairnet]

schaeffts gaff then

[GeordieInExile]

Something near Hexham would be class, some fantastic roads around there and it would give me an excuse to go into Hexham itself for a poke about that tat emporium that's over 4 floors and has a record shop in it. 

[loserone]

Fuck yes.  Are you two taking on the coordination for this one? Feel free!  Am a bit maxed out at the moment.

[maxxo]

yes, actually going to be able to attend one this year too

so yes, i would love to

[SilverMachine]

14 hours ago, GeordieInExile said:

poke about that tat emporium that's over 4 floors and has a record shop in it. 

think i missed that, is it reasonably new? must be several years since i was in hexham!

[GeordieInExile]

14 hours ago, loserone said:

Fuck yes.  Are you two taking on the coordination for this one? Feel free!  Am a bit maxed out at the moment.

Depends. Do I have to supply pies?

[loserone]

7 minutes ago, GeordieInExile said:

Depends. Do I have to supply pies?

I'm sure something can be arranged for pies.

[gm]

1 hour ago, loserone said:

pies

count me in - best pies ever !

[Schaefft]

Will confirm on or after the 28th that the location is a go. Even if it wasn't, Im sure we can find something nearby if needed.

[Jim Bell]

I'll be super there

[warninglight]

I'm interested! 

[Barry Cade]

Hmmm. 

[hairnet]

On 20/01/2025 at 22:45, GeordieInExile said:

Feels like it's about time for another one of these...  the Panda could do with stretching its legs and I want to sit in @Schaefft's V10 Audi. 

placca trousers fer you like