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pioneer run epsom to brighton
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:48 pm
Author: bunnysZ
this sunday 9th march there is a pioneer run pre 1915 bikes leaving epsom to brighton, anyone been before , if weather is good might take a look myself at epsom.
check out this web site . scroll don to nxt page and first pic , is that lil hagrid..?
http://www.thisbrighton.co.uk/culture-pioneer-page1.htm
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:03 pm
Author: MaineKZ
Hi BZ
I might be into that - weather and domestic servitude permitting.
Let's see how we go towards the weekend
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:59 pm
Author: chrisu
sunday good.
Saturday is a 'day of rugby'
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:24 pm
Author: Al
I will be at Epsom on Sunday with a 1912 New Hudson kick off 0838 thats in the a.m.
Bikes start to leave early like about 8.00 or possibly sooner and once there gone the spectators either look around for something to do and there is nothing or follow on at a discrete distance using alternative routes in many cases. Best thing is to find breakfast at that end if possible, blast to Brighton and find lunch. Wander round some and see the state of some of the stuff that made it and just marvell at the impossible task they have just completed.
I'll be in a white SWB transit van. See if you can spot me! Come and say hello or something nearly intelligible for that time in the morning. Should be there from 8.00 ish.
P.S. I would imagine all bikes would be gone before about 9.00 - 9.30 or so.
AL
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:28 pm
Author: Ed Z1-R
Worth a shufti
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:25 pm
Author: chrisNI
zorded wrote:I will be at Epsom on Sunday with a 1912 New Hudson
Post a pic of the New Hudson.
ride out
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:38 am
Author: z1000Chris
A ride out sounds good to me weather permitting
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:49 pm
Author: MaineKZ
Looks like the weather won't permit - but could all change of course....
God, the tension
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:17 pm
Author: bunnysZ
mr shafferknaker on itv said it might be nice in the morning
will be an early start, if it is good weather mkz do you have a route planned as you dont like motorways...
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:17 pm
Author: MaineKZ
There's only one thing I hate more than motorways... and that's wet motorways on Sunday afternoons. I might just bow out of this particular caper.
Actually, trying to get to Epsom avoiding the M25 is a feat of navigation in itself.
Defeatist - Moi?
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:19 pm
Author: Keefleaf
I lived in Epsom for a while and went a good few times.It`s worth knowing the bikes are set off 5-10 mins apart,[safer?],so the"start "is good
viewing.Old boyz,clothcaps push starting wicker basket combos!accidents do happen!It`seasy to find the route,just follow the line of conked out
bikes,having a picnic by the road side.Good chance you will see bikes
you`ve never heard ofbefore.
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:44 pm
Author: MaineKZ
Off topic Keef, but are you all shoed up now? Marriage still intact?...
Chris as requested
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:38 pm
Author: Al
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:07 am
Author: Iain marshall
Good to see pics of these events,dont fancy riding one of those veteran bikes though.The 1950s Narcisse tandem looks interesting(last pic)The New Hudson looks good, not over restored with original finishes ie not over polished.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:36 pm
Author: Ed Z1-R
Beautifull
Vintage bikes love 'em
Where would be today without them.
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