silverfox.xx said:
A ballpark guess would be about 1800/2000 miles around the UK
we have done a quick check on autoroute and its about 3500 miles around the coastline
3500 -/- 150 miles per leg = 24 groups
150 miles = approx 3 1/2 hours multiply by 24 = 3.5 days aprox and thats going 24 hours aday unless i worked it out wrong of course.
ok we are geting a few idea's now, thanks guys/gals.
I have today rec'd a telephone call from Macmillan, very nice and helpful.
They will provide materials like sponsor forms, advertising and press release etc.
once we dedcide how we are going to do this then i have the lady's contact number to give her a call and start the ball rolling.
The problem i see of going around the uk although i think its a good idea and i'd like to do it (in sections of course) is getting the people involved. yes we have a lot of interest but the time it will take 3/4 days with peeps at work and 24 hours aday and getting some to do the night sections may prove a little difficult unless everyone proves me wrong.
Here are a few suggestion.
1. coastle roads around the uk.
2. Lands end to john o'groats
3. sort a starting point then ride to certain county's (to be agreed)and collect riders on the way and finish back at the starting point however far people want to travel with maybe camping at night.
What i need to know is.
A. who wants to actually do the ride
B. would you prefer Fri / Sat / Sun or all 3 if we go with option 3 above
c. which of the above do you want to do
or would you prefer to help in some other way (orgainising / things on the weekend etc).
What you all must not forget is that this is not just posted on here, it has been posted on other bike forums regardless of bike. so i hope there will be others involved.
Tony / Matt