National Drive It Day - Thames Valley
National Drive It Day - Thames Valley
Hi everyone
We're in the process of arranging a "Drive it Day" event with the Thames Valley Mini Club.
Every year Drive It Day is purposefully held on the Sunday nearest to the 23rd April to commemorate the 64 cars that left London on the first Thousand Mile trial on 23 April 1900. The RAC Thousand Mile Trial started in London and passed through Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Scotland before returning to London on 12th May.
Of the 64 cars that started 46 made it to the finish line.
Thames Valley Group is arranging a slightly shorter route so it'd be appreciated if you could save a space in your diaries for Sunday 24 April 2016.
Further details will be sent round as soon as available.
Thanks and happy motoring.
We're in the process of arranging a "Drive it Day" event with the Thames Valley Mini Club.
Every year Drive It Day is purposefully held on the Sunday nearest to the 23rd April to commemorate the 64 cars that left London on the first Thousand Mile trial on 23 April 1900. The RAC Thousand Mile Trial started in London and passed through Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Scotland before returning to London on 12th May.
Of the 64 cars that started 46 made it to the finish line.
Thames Valley Group is arranging a slightly shorter route so it'd be appreciated if you could save a space in your diaries for Sunday 24 April 2016.
Further details will be sent round as soon as available.
Thanks and happy motoring.
Mike
Thames Valley Group Member
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Re: National Drive It Day - Thames Valley
Mike, are we trying to beat the record of 72% finish rate?
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Wow, that soon came around again.
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Can I suggest that the route avoids all McDonalds ?
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Dave Clark wrote:Can I suggest that the route avoids all McDonalds ?
And Slough in general
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are you a Burger King or KFC person Dave?Dave Clark wrote:Can I suggest that the route avoids all McDonalds ?
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Neither.
The reference to MaccaD is because our excellent secretary,s car (excellent secretary, not car !) has a nasty habit of breaking down outside the Golden Arches !!
The reference to MaccaD is because our excellent secretary,s car (excellent secretary, not car !) has a nasty habit of breaking down outside the Golden Arches !!
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oh, i seeDave Clark wrote:Neither.
The reference to MaccaD is because our excellent secretary,s car (excellent secretary, not car !) has a nasty habit of breaking down outside the Golden Arches !!
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Mikes lovely A35 is named Ronnie for this reason . Word on the street is that Ronnie has a new starter motor and Mikes Lovin it !
I will chase our friends in the Mini club for more info later in the week . I wonder if they are expecting us all to have 803s and crossplies
I am looking to take this opportunity to photograph UBH at the address of her first owner in Cookham and outside my mothers garage in Datchet
I will chase our friends in the Mini club for more info later in the week . I wonder if they are expecting us all to have 803s and crossplies
I am looking to take this opportunity to photograph UBH at the address of her first owner in Cookham and outside my mothers garage in Datchet
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Oh I wouldn't tell them ..Countryboy wrote:I wonder if they are expecting us all to have 803s and crossplies
"If you're driving on the edge ... you're leaving too much room!"
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Nor will I !!
(just let them find out the hard way,perhaps ?)
(just let them find out the hard way,perhaps ?)
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Yes , all good sportDave Clark wrote:Nor will I !!
(just let them find out the hard way,perhaps ?)
When we meet I will ask that they don't do racing of and to respect their cars elders !
Will you be able to keep your bonnet shut though David ?
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Hi boys. I'd intended to go to this but run out of time sorting out my charging issue.
Have fun. See you next time.
Have fun. See you next time.
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It has been snowing here since 6.00 a m. and I can,t find my snow chains for the A35.
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it's been a nice day in the Midland, the suns been out most of the dayDave Clark wrote:It has been snowing here since 6.00 a m. and I can,t find my snow chains for the A35.
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