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volospian · 06-04-2011, 08:25

Well, it would cost...

Overnight Stays - unless you live very near Folkestone, 1 night at the start place then whetever you decide to do after the race. You'd probably need one or two nights on the way home, unless you made a holiday of it in which case it would cost more, obviously. We'll have a few brews at the finish point, and probably meet up the night before the start, but apart from that there's no particular demands on this, so you are free to camp, sleep in the car, whatever you fancy.

Fuel - nuff said

Crossing - I'm intending to make the starting point in Calais, so you are free to ferry or chunnel over the day before (or even prior to the start if you are close enough to do that in one go, but the finish line is nearly 1500 miles away, so I'd recommend some rest before you start).

Toll Charges - depending on your chosen route

Food/Drink - Obviously.

Other costs - if you chose to buy a car for this then obviously you'd need to fund it. Even if you take your existing daily drive you may need to consider breakdown cover, additional insurance costs, a quick service, etc etc.

And of course you'd need to decide what you wanted to do after the finish line...

Pheebs,

Think of it like this. I will probably be taking my Jag. It's a 400hp V8 that gets to 60 in about 5 seconds and is limited to 155mph. Sounds great, but then I only get around 17mpg out of it on average. If you had a car that averaged 34mpg I'd need to stop for fuel twice as often. Considering speed cameras, holdups and so on, I wouldn't have that much of an advantage over a high mpg cruiser.

Secondly, careful route planning and not getting lost makes for a good time. Taking the wrong exit, getting lost or just bad route planning and getting stuck in roadworks could render you hours off the pace.

Then there's breakdowns, flat tyres, getting pulled by the police, and so on...

That's the beauty of endurance events, it's all about the marathon, not the sprint.

In fact, if you look at the original cannonball run stats, second place in '71 were in a van and completed the run only 53 minutes slower than the winners who were in a Ferrari Dino. Not bad when you consider the winning time was 35.53.

For those who are seriously interested in this, PM me so I can invite you to the FB event.

Kitten · 11-04-2011, 13:45

I'm deffo interested, have you got a link you can PM me to the facebook thingy?

Pheebs · 06-04-2011, 17:16

Planning routes... not getting lost... fixing broken cars... replacing flat tyres...

I *will* lose!

But... I'M IN!

Ahahaha! I have no money but I don't care! Sounds fun and life's too short!

Who wants to jump upon the Pheebsmobile!?

Burble · 06-04-2011, 17:17

I'm very interested but it'll depend on dates. I'd be tempted to do it in my car as it's pretty good long distance cruiser.

There's a few spare seats in mine if you wanted to do that rather than drive, Pheebs? You could of course share the driving too if you wanted.

Pheebs · 06-04-2011, 17:25

I like brumming! I'd share! My cars... well. It's speshul.

Hahaha! Honk honk! You think it's wise to share a vehicle with moi!? I siiiiiiing in the car!! Ahahahaa!

volospian · 06-04-2011, 18:07

Right, I originally wanted to run this after the summer holidays, but so far the general response seems to be "I would, but I've already committed to a holiday this year" or "I have no holiday left at work" or "I can't raise the cash for a while" and so on.

So, while I'm loath to lose the momentum here, I would suggest that the event be postponed until May next year.

Plus points...

People have a year to sort their lives out financially
It will be into next years holiday entitlement
People can plan their holidays around the event.
Gives me a while to arrange everything and gather more people.
if I made it slightly later this year it would bring us into close season and everything will be closed when we get there, so by making it spring next year, we get to go right at the start of the season...

Bad points...
People will forget about it and lose interest, or assume I'm just daydreaming and lose interest.

I know it may seem like a kop out, but I don't want to waste my time arranging it, then turn up on the day and be the only person in the car park, so I'd rather give people enough notice and ensure they can make it. I have already arranged one event last year, so I have a track record of pulling it off (oo-er).

I also have enough experience of people saying they're interested and then pulling out close to the time, which is why I initially said I'd only do it if there was enough interest

)

What do people think? Does this sound reasonable, and would it make it more likely that people could make it if it were next year?

Or would you be less likely to do it if it didn't happen for several months?

Burble · 06-04-2011, 18:10

I'd be much more likely to join in if it doesn't happen for a while. I'm going to be in Canada for 3 weeks next month so my holiday time and money is pretty much tied up for now.

Kitten · 06-04-2011, 18:33

I wanna be in the pheebsmobile! - later would be better for me though so depends on the timing.

Pheebs · 06-04-2011, 18:36

Why not in the autumn/winter this month?!!?

ALL ABOOOOOOARD! HONK HONK!

Kitten · 06-04-2011, 19:07

This month??

</nutter>

11-04-2011, 13:45	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I'm deffo interested, have you got a link you can PM me to the facebook thingy? __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-04-2011, 17:16	#3
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Planning routes... not getting lost... fixing broken cars... replacing flat tyres... I will lose! But... I'M IN! Ahahaha! I have no money but I don't care! Sounds fun and life's too short! Who wants to jump upon the Pheebsmobile!? __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

06-04-2011, 17:25	#5
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I like brumming! I'd share! My cars... well. It's speshul. Hahaha! Honk honk! You think it's wise to share a vehicle with moi!? I siiiiiiing in the car!! Ahahahaa! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

06-04-2011, 18:33	#8
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I wanna be in the pheebsmobile! - later would be better for me though so depends on the timing. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-04-2011, 18:36	#9
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Why not in the autumn/winter this month?!!? ALL ABOOOOOOARD! HONK HONK! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

06-04-2011, 08:25	#1
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Well, it would cost... Overnight Stays - unless you live very near Folkestone, 1 night at the start place then whetever you decide to do after the race. You'd probably need one or two nights on the way home, unless you made a holiday of it in which case it would cost more, obviously. We'll have a few brews at the finish point, and probably meet up the night before the start, but apart from that there's no particular demands on this, so you are free to camp, sleep in the car, whatever you fancy. Fuel - nuff said Crossing - I'm intending to make the starting point in Calais, so you are free to ferry or chunnel over the day before (or even prior to the start if you are close enough to do that in one go, but the finish line is nearly 1500 miles away, so I'd recommend some rest before you start). Toll Charges - depending on your chosen route Food/Drink - Obviously. Other costs - if you chose to buy a car for this then obviously you'd need to fund it. Even if you take your existing daily drive you may need to consider breakdown cover, additional insurance costs, a quick service, etc etc. And of course you'd need to decide what you wanted to do after the finish line... Pheebs, Think of it like this. I will probably be taking my Jag. It's a 400hp V8 that gets to 60 in about 5 seconds and is limited to 155mph. Sounds great, but then I only get around 17mpg out of it on average. If you had a car that averaged 34mpg I'd need to stop for fuel twice as often. Considering speed cameras, holdups and so on, I wouldn't have that much of an advantage over a high mpg cruiser. Secondly, careful route planning and not getting lost makes for a good time. Taking the wrong exit, getting lost or just bad route planning and getting stuck in roadworks could render you hours off the pace. Then there's breakdowns, flat tyres, getting pulled by the police, and so on... That's the beauty of endurance events, it's all about the marathon, not the sprint. In fact, if you look at the original cannonball run stats, second place in '71 were in a van and completed the run only 53 minutes slower than the winners who were in a Ferrari Dino. Not bad when you consider the winning time was 35.53. For those who are seriously interested in this, PM me so I can invite you to the FB event.

06-04-2011, 17:17	#4
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'm very interested but it'll depend on dates. I'd be tempted to do it in my car as it's pretty good long distance cruiser. There's a few spare seats in mine if you wanted to do that rather than drive, Pheebs? You could of course share the driving too if you wanted.

06-04-2011, 18:07	#6
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Right, I originally wanted to run this after the summer holidays, but so far the general response seems to be "I would, but I've already committed to a holiday this year" or "I have no holiday left at work" or "I can't raise the cash for a while" and so on. So, while I'm loath to lose the momentum here, I would suggest that the event be postponed until May next year. Plus points... People have a year to sort their lives out financially It will be into next years holiday entitlement People can plan their holidays around the event. Gives me a while to arrange everything and gather more people. if I made it slightly later this year it would bring us into close season and everything will be closed when we get there, so by making it spring next year, we get to go right at the start of the season... Bad points... People will forget about it and lose interest, or assume I'm just daydreaming and lose interest. I know it may seem like a kop out, but I don't want to waste my time arranging it, then turn up on the day and be the only person in the car park, so I'd rather give people enough notice and ensure they can make it. I have already arranged one event last year, so I have a track record of pulling it off (oo-er). I also have enough experience of people saying they're interested and then pulling out close to the time, which is why I initially said I'd only do it if there was enough interest ) What do people think? Does this sound reasonable, and would it make it more likely that people could make it if it were next year? Or would you be less likely to do it if it didn't happen for several months?

06-04-2011, 18:10	#7
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'd be much more likely to join in if it doesn't happen for a while. I'm going to be in Canada for 3 weeks next month so my holiday time and money is pretty much tied up for now.

06-04-2011, 19:07	#10
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	This month?? </nutter> __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher