Marshmallow 16 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 ***ATTENDANCE LIST SO FAR: Marshmallow Faith Buzzard Rob275 Westonian Jack-You-Hill (maybe) Kristov4 Mike RJU (maybe) Omer86 (maybe) STEVO9000 (maybe) GT86-Ian (maybe) CHOSENMAN007 We are organising another meet and drive through the Brecon Beacons on Sunday 31st May. All are welcome to join us, and I would highly recommend it as we had a blast last time. We plan on meeting at Aust / Severn View services at 8am (for those among us that need our morning caffeine hit) to leave and head over the bridge no later than 8.30am. We will stop for plenty of tea, for lunch and to admire the views. For those wanting a postcode and to check the start point on a map the address is: M48, J1, Aust Motorway Services Area, Bristol, Avon BS35 4BH Last time we were out for the whole day and came back over the bridge around 4pm. We will plan the route and give options for those that come from further afield to get back to the main roads and on their way home earlier should they have a long drive back. Hope you can make it! Lindsey 1 Westonian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzard 18 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Linz Checked the date out , all good so will be up for this one Cheers 1 Marshmallow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Right, I'm going to make this one! 1 Marshmallow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 I'm driving through that way on 2nd May so keep a look (and listen) out for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Westonian 13 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 I'm in lins, and have texted jack to date. Can't wait Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Westonian 13 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Sorry meant the date!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Count me in. As you said we had a blast last time round and would highly recommend this to those that like a proper drivers meet! 1 Marshmallow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 hmmm, I'm at Blyton Park the day before, so potentially, I could drive down on the Saturday evening and stay over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 ,I was about to post up that I would come but would be on the Fireblade or Kitcar if that was ok then remembered I will be coming back from my Euro trip that weekend in the 86 I will make one of these though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshmallow 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 hmmm, I'm at Blyton Park the day before, so potentially, I could drive down on the Saturday evening and stay over. That's hell of a drive Faith, but it would be great if you could join us. ,I was about to post up that I would come but would be on the Fireblade or Kitcar if that was ok then remembered I will be coming back from my Euro trip that weekend in the 86 I will make one of these though More than welcome to come along not in an 86. I think we have some people tagging along in other vehicles. If all goes well and people are up for it, I'm sure we will do another Brecons run later in the year. Enjoy your Europe trip, sounds ace! 1 remal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 OO it is indeed after Blyton! Faith if you want to share a hotel lets do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Was about to ask about the route but reading the post properly this time, we basically start and finish at the same point just south of the bridge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshmallow 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Hi Mike, This is the route we did last time. I'm pretty sure that we will do the same route or very similar. We wouldn't have to come back on the A470 and could make the end of the route longer/more laney via Blaenavon/Pontypool if people want to stay out longer. It really depends on what the time is like when we get to certain points of the route etc. If anyone has any suggestions of somewhere in particular we should make an effort to include then please do mention. Those wishing to stay just for the morning could make their way back home after the B4520 and back to Brecon part as we'll stop at least twice for tea in the morning, so at a guess it would be around 12-1pm by the time we would complete this part of the route. I would really recommend at least staying for this part as the roads between Usk and Brecon are fantastic and the B4520 was extremely fun too. For those that get hungry and will want breakfast, obviously you could pick it up between 8 and 8.30am when we will be at Aust services or on the tea stops we'll make in the morning. We went for lunch around Defynnog I think so those staying for lunch and then wanting to go home could cut straight down to the A470 to head for the bridge. There are plenty of options depending on how much time you have to spend. So the start point is Aust services M48, but we didn't actually finish there last time as you can see from the map. We stopped for a coffee at a services just outside of Newport and made our way home from there after saying our goodbyes. But we certainly can come over the same bridge back and finish where we start if it turns out that way. Hope that's cleared things up a little, Lindsey 2 Buzzard and Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Sounds good to me... just wanted to check a rough route and see the furthest I'd have to drive home but it's not that far really! 1 Marshmallow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 If you go to Builth wells via Talgarth the road is better and quieter, They dropped a few sections from 60 to 40 but as long as your careful you can make safe progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshmallow 16 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Had a little chat with Chris regarding this on Saturday at Japfest. I understand a few of you guys are staying in Wales on the Saturday evening so you can attend. This is great news, its looking like we should have a decent turn out for this meet. Would you like us to change the morning meeting place to your hotel car park or could you potentially join the convoy from one of the lay bys on the A466 Wye Valley Link Road? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Had a little chat with Chris regarding this on Saturday at Japfest. I understand a few of you guys are staying in Wales on the Saturday evening so you can attend. This is great news, its looking like we should have a decent turn out for this meet. Would you like us to change the morning meeting place to your hotel car park or could you potentially join the convoy from one of the lay bys on the A466 Wye Valley Link Road? I think we were planning on joining the convoy But see what the others say, i'm easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVO9000 54 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 I will check dates but should be able to make this as it's not too far from me. I'm in Swansea, so if I can make it I'll probably meet you at Merthyr Tydfil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer86 40 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Lets get a list started to see whos going. Have a wedding in the evening so will see what happens with that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 I love a good list:Faith - staying at hotel night before 1 Omer86 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Car is at fensport tomorrow hope to get it back for the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Ian, you messed up the list ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshmallow 16 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Please see attendance list on the original post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 I train in Brecon. Yep awesome views and twisty roads. Pencil me in. 1 faith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 What hotel have you guys booked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
