The 'RING 2010 Trip thread Tues 22nd - Sun 27th June

[Vard66]

I wasn't planning to, Rich.

I was hopeful that we could begin something that will, (with a bit of polishing and practise), become an annual Rovertech trip.

At the moment, I'm merely waiting on that events date list to be finished, as I'd rather be sure than sorry, once that's finished, further plans can be forged. I wouldn't think it will be long in being completed, but as it stands right now, all it seems to suggest is that there are no public open days beyond February.

Ideally for myself, I would probably be aiming for the same sort of time as last year, probably not as late as August.

[Rich_1988]

what date was it last year?

[stefaclese]

what date was it last year?

May/June iirc, good timing for me as thats just after I finish the 'summer' term at uni, and its just before the school holidays, so generally cheaper and easier.

[Rich_1988]

were currently thinking late june as it stands but were going to get together and plan it properly soon (when we both have time!)

[Vard66]

Last year was June 12th-18th. Ideally then or later this year.

[Roger Red Hat]

id be up for it but need to get the car going again..

so june or july would be good for me.

[Phoenix3dfx225]

I have to attend this, as it was part of my new years resolution to drive in europe and to drive on a track, so it ticks both boxes.

[Rich_1988]

It will almost certainly be towards the end of june but before july Im going to say the 19th of june returning home on the 25th unless we have any objections?

[Mat_clarke]

Should be ok then as my Birthday is on the 30th of june so ill probs do this for my b-day present for my self

How we getting there driving all the way or getting ferry?

[Rich_1988]

drive down to dover, ferry to calais then through france and germany to the ring, takes a full day of driving or there abouts (13 hours with a couple of stops)

[Rich_1988]

dont you mean confirmed andy

[agw_01]

Well I guess I can't use the excuse "I won't have a car"

I'm just waiting for confirmed dates. Really want to take the green one... just need some good weather to get cracking with it.

[Rich_1988]

if you back out vard I am going to set fire to you, I still would like to go though, If some of you maybes dont commit Ill be forced to MAYBE punch you in the face

[Vard66]

By hook or by crook, Rich.

[edward22]

why not just combine with RCOC seems silly to have two seperate trips and we usally have the same number of dutch etc which come also.

we have been going for a few years now averaging about 20-25 cars each year.

no point in any one putting names down untill you have confirmed dates...... as every year about 50 names get put down and only usally 10-15 of us from the UK go.

don't get uptight on if its a rovertech meet or a rcoc meet why the hell does it matter. its a meet among old friends and new.

seems silly to re plan something that's already been planned...

they will have public days later than feb vard they just haven't been released yet . so just wait , whats the rush.

[Vard66]

I don't rush, Martin.

Take the time to read my posts properly before you talk down to me.

[edward22]

im not talking down to you vard please take into account that i cannot express expression very well on here, im just saying no need to worry about it at this time, as they wont of released track dates etc yet .

specially when you cant even confirm your self.. lol

just offering advise.

the goal surely is the biggest rover ring trip as possible.

[Null_Byte]

I don't think two trips is necessarily a bad thing, if they are spaced apart it would give anybody who couldn't make the first date a chance to do the second one.

Getting everybody in the same place at the same time is never an easy task, also I think Vard was planning on different accommodation arrangements to the RCOC anyway.

I wouldn't worry too much about it Martin, if they coincide that's great - but it is going to depend on what dates are best for RT'ers and what arrangements we can make.

First thing is first, find out what sort of numbers we are talking about and who is interested in going.

[Punx0r]

I'm interested, just depends on time and money.

I'd be nice to visit the Ring before those running it completely ruin it.

[ramraider2]

after running the rcoc trip for the last 3 years if u want any help just pm me, as said best to wait for the dates for the track to be set, about the end of feb. then pick the dates with the most track time, would be good if you could get a track day at spar as you drive right by it? last year you could go on the f1 track as well for 30 euros

[Vard66]

I'm quite curious about the F1 track, that's a good idea, I'll keep my eyes open for that.

[Rich_1988]

Most of june the tourist open times are reasonably limited, July is even worse the best time in june seems to be;

Wednesday, 23.06.10 17:45 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Thursday, 24.06.10 17:45 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Friday, 25.06.10 14:15 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Saturday, 26.06.10 17:15 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Sunday, 27.06.10 08:00 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

so perhaps up on monday back on sunday (I think trying to go on the track on a sunday maybe isnt the best idea as its likely to be busy?
as edward22 said a few hours will probably be enough of actual track time (I was thinking do the ring on thursday and friday (as friday is open from 2pm)

[Rich_1988]

Looking at the dates, it my even be a better choice to go in may as there is a much better 'run' of days available

Friday, 21.05.10 14:15 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Saturday, 22.05.10 08:00 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Sunday, 23.05.10 08:00 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Monday, 24.05.10 08:00 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Tuesday, 25.05.10 17:15 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

Wednesday, 26.05.10 17:15 until 19:30 h Touristenfahrten,

[limpabit]

Righto. With those dates in May, I'm unfortuanatley out of it. I'm hopefully doing this event 21/5/10.
http://www.guildofmotorendurance.co.uk/

So June only for me. But please don't feel May is out of the question for you guys because of me. If May is the only time most can go, I'll go next time.

[Rich_1988]

Im happy to do either really, I think may could be better in regards to actual track time available but the weather might not be so good

[stefaclese]

May is when the RCOC trip normally happens anyway

[Rich_1988]

whats wrong with that:P?

[Roger Red Hat]

may is far to early for me im affraid.

[Rich_1988]

Im meeting with vard to discuss this properly on friday, (well some discussing and a lot of drinking) and decide which would be better, if more people can make the june and cant make the may we will go for june probably

[edward22]

we usually go around June July time .

but the dates for the ring have only been released up until the end of June . and June doesn't look very good at all for public opening hours.

we might not even go this year may give it a miss and go some where else not sure . as i think alot of the ring regulars on rcoc are planning to go to Portugal instead. but we shall see i have put a thread up on rcoc to get some interested . when the dates have been released for july . and if there is enough interest on rcoc, shall organise then
.

[Vard66]

Right.

Rich and I have been having a bit of a natter.

The gist of it adds up to this - We're not going to need all day every day on the 'Ring, because we aren't going to be at the 'Ring all day every day.

So June isn't a non-viable option, and as such, I think most people seem to feel that June is a better option - myself certainly, from my point of view it will give me longer to save up for this.

However, being that there are a couple of people who May might be the better choice for, we're going to generate an official poll in the Living room << 'Ring Trip Dates Poll >>, just to make sure that we all feel June will be the better option.

Please pop in there and vote, folks!

[R1CHARD96]

Chris can't make it this year due to other commiments, i would love to come next time.

Cheers

Rich C

[IrishRover]

we might not even go this year may give it a miss and go some where else not sure . as i think alot of the ring regulars on rcoc are planning to go to Portugal instead.

Realistically for me, it's one thing or the other, not both, and this year the Portugal trip in August is the only one I'm committed to going to.

[Richard_is]

I had a real quick scan through but couldnt see anything about it so..

1. Can you drive there on your British License?
2. Do you need to upgrade your insurance to cover abroad?
3. Is there an age limit to driving in Germany?

If not Im game

[Mitus]

This probably won't make much sense, but, it's easier for me to go in May, but I'd rather go in June!

The dates in May fall nicely with my shifts, but I normally try and book off a long stint during the summer anyway. The problem is that I believe there's a football event of some sort in June?! So people at my work will probably want the same dates, and we're only allowed 3 off at a time. Back to work tomorrow so I will check the holiday chart.