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Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 5:06 +0000
by ger
ChocMiata wrote:Did this happen lads or is there anything goin on soon?


Next Sunday the 17th.

Weather is looking good.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/wicklo ... 1515?day=6

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 8:38 +0000
by B.Deegan
Good route. I drive about half of it at least twice a month.
Word of caution is that parts of this route are very likely to be stuck with traffic (Sunday drivers watching views rather than road), specially if weather it good. In particular, Laragh to Hollywood and Sally Gap onwards.
Will try to make it, depending on other stuff.

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 6:04 +0000
by leamyj
ger wrote:Grand so, i'm not that familiar with the route around the lakes as its nearer to kildare than my end of wicklow but i'm sure we will find our way. If john leamy is around i'm sure he can advise us.


Hi lads..been away from the forum for too long...no car on the road (legally) I'm afraid, but might just get to the starting point on Sunday if I'm not working..I'll gladly assist en route if there's a shotgun seat a goin'..wouldn't be too concerned about tourist traffic.. that'll only be an issue around Glendalough, as for the gap, sometimes if you pull in for 5 minutes to let other traffic get ahead, the catch-up can be exciting!!

John

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 7:02 +0000
by Robster_eile
That's two MX-5s with me my skin and blister bought my mint mk1
Off me when I changed for an other.
What about stopping in wooden bridge hotel
Or meetings of the waters for coffee ?..
Wife and kids could meet up with us they would
Like to see the cars. ;-)

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:31 +0000
by ger
Sure we will be passing the wooden bridge hotel anyway, why not.

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:37 +0000
by ger
Date for the run is Sunday 17th August, Meeting at Avoca in kilmacanogue at 10:30am Leaving from Avova At 11am

Its the Avoca cafe in kilamacanoge off the N11 not Avoca village in wicklow as some people ended up there on the last wicklow run.

Weather is still looking good, "mostly sunny with a brief shower or two" according to accuweather.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/wicklo ... 15?hour=33

Here is the link to the route again.

http://goo.gl/maps/e3T6v

The first stop is at the woodenbridge hotel.
Then on to laragh for a bit of lunch here http://glendaloughgreen.com
Nice to stop at the top of the wicklow gap for the view and some photos.
There is also a 50's festival in hollywood might be worth a look http://www.thehollywoodfair.com/

My mobile is 087 673 4664 should anyone get lost.

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 2:53 +0000
by Robster_eile
Hi Ger are we going throw arklow or Avoca to wooden bridge hotel ?
When I click on route the starting pint only comes up.

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 9:17 +0000
by ger
Not sure why that is, its working here, anyone else having the same problem?
Here is a screen shot of the route

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Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 10:11 +0000
by Merlot man
Hello Ger , Brian here .
Sorry for the late notice but I won't be able to make it tomorrow due to other family commitments .
I wish this was not the chase but I wish you all a great and safe trip,
Brian

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 10:38 +0000
by fabfiveferg
Should be down for this. I'll drive at the back and leave the oil for tourists

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 10:42 +0000
by AndyJF
Looking forward to this. Hope to see a good crowd.

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Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 9:35 +0000
by bren
Thanks to everyone for a great day, we really enjoyed the run and especially the company.

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 9:43 +0000
by ger
Excellent day, google says we covered 190km, didn't feel that far. Lovely to meet everyone and going to the roundwood inn was a really nice way too finish the run.
Hope everyone got home safely. Love to see some pictures.

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:01 +0000
by Steve
nice one hope the weather was good!
I've created a thread in the gallery for any photos here : viewtopic.php?f=52&t=6936

Re: East Coast Run?

PostPosted: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 9:18 +0000
by johnv
great day nice to meet you guys and gals i m sorry i had to leave .hope we can get another run in before the summer ends