Derbyshire Rally route info

[steveg]

I've had a few people asking about the Derbyshire 150, so here's some useful (I hope) info about proceedings based on questions I've been asked.

The rugby club will be open from lunch time Friday. Please make sure you have your ticket and membership card with you when you arrive
There will be dos at the club Fri and Sat nights. These are only open to those attending the rally no extra guests allowed
Food is included Fri night, St morning and night and Sunday morning
You will be awarded BSM points for attending the rally without doing the ride, but I think you'll miss out if that's what you do
The ride is approx 145 miles long and I want to get people on the road between 9.30 and 10, so if you're staying off site and want you breakfast at the rugby club get there in time
The route takes in some great roads including Snake Pass and the Cat & Fiddle, but be aware there are plenty of speed cameras and average speed restrictions
Everyone attending will be given turn by turn directions (like C2C), which will also show petrol stations. The longest stretch without petrol is approx 33 miles
The lunch stop will be the town of Castleton in the High Peak. There's a couple of big car parks plus lots of pubs, cafes and shops.
Due to numbers there will only be one check in on the route where participants will be given a rally patch and extra sticker that you won't get just by attending
I estimate that the the ride will take 5+ hours

Right think that covers it. Cheers, Steve

[Angry Bloke]

Sounds great Steve

[steveg]

you forgot the...
"Last man back gets a full round in at 10:30 sat night"!

It's NOT a race

[GP240]

Hope I'm back before 10.30 pm haha. (but not last one, gulp).

[peejay]

thanks for the info Steve

[Tractorman]

Hope I'm back before 10.30 pm haha. (but not last one, gulp).

Don't worry I have no doubts in my mind who will be last, if the sidecar makes it around.

[bike grim]

Sounds great Steve

[Rob Miller]

Just make sure the printing is nice and big on the route directions so us blind old farts can read them without stopping to put glasses on or I might not get round before dark! Getting excited already. Roll on Friday.

[steveg]

Just make sure the printing is nice and big on the route directions so us blind old farts can read them without stopping to put glasses on or I might not get round before dark! Getting excited already. Roll on Friday.

Hmm, think you might be pulling over from time to time

[mainstand]

you forgot the...
"Last man back gets a full round in at 10:30 sat night"!

That's usually us.

[steveg]

Although the LCGB shop won't be at the Derbyshire 150 we will have event tee shirts and pin badges for sale (in addition to the give away goodies) and break down spares available courtesy of Shaw-fire Lambretta

[Rob Miller]

That cat & fiddle pass looks great on the map but not the speed cameras. Do you think I'll bother them on the trusty 150D?

[steveg]

That cat & fiddle pass looks great on the map but not the speed cameras. Do you think I'll bother them on the trusty 150D?

ha ha, I think it's geared perfectly for that road and you'll be one of the few that can be full bore all the way mate

[GP240]

Petrol station closed,

Not sure where abouts we are joining the Snake-pass but the last petrol station out of Sheffield (up the hill after the Uni), before you start on the Snake-pass was closed down when I came home from Lincoln rally.

Only saying cos I normally use it for me last fill up.

[Cgt75b]

Is it possible for me to come over and just do the ride Saturday ?

[scootergirli]

Just a little extra information on the Cat and Fiddle road, the cameras are rear facing as a deterrent to the motorcyclists that do make the road a listed 'Black' road.
It is 50mph and the cameras take your average speed over several distances. They start on the incline after the turn above Buxton on the A54. When you reach the top of the bends (junction A54/A537) there is another camera and then a good straight piece on the level to the next camera where it is easy to forget they are there and drift over the 50mph limit!!
Be careful and stay safe. See you all next weekend

[steveg]

Petrol station closed,

Not sure where abouts we are joining the Snake-pass but the last petrol station out of Sheffield (up the hill after the Uni), before you start on the Snake-pass was closed down when I came home from Lincoln rally.

Only saying cos I normally use it for me last fill up.

Won't affect us

[steveg]

Is it possible for me to come over and just do the ride Saturday ?

No is the short answer. The rally is advance ticket only and it would be unfair for those that have paid to participate if others just turn up and join the ride.

Cheers, Steve

[Jim Rose]

May be I should take my Brother in Laws Series 2. still on the Spanish plates. Or Eden can just use the plates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rumiman]

Just make sure the printing is nice and big on the route directions so us blind old farts can read them without stopping to put glasses on or I might not get round before dark! Getting excited already. Roll on Friday.

hi rob, will be great to catch up with you again (isle of man 2003 ?) last time i saw you!!!, you will prob worry the speed camera,s more than me + 1955 standard rumi formichino !! graham fisher.