May be of interst to any one in newmarket /cambridge / ely areas am running a 70 mile poker run on 25/06 mainly tigers but any kit cars welcome starting in wicken then 70 mile round trip back to wicken for a B&Q & drinks

Cheers Barry

[Edited on 3/5/06 by baz111]

Tempting - there's some really good roads for sevens round that area... Not sure my *rse will cope that long a ride...

What's a poker run?

David

[Edited on 3/5/06 by David Jenkins]

Its nice to have somthing local, tractorboy might come hes also in that area, oh and the roads are great!!

Keep me Posted... I like the sound of a BBQ!..

There are some excellent BOATS and Byways around Wicken and Soham, along with a few RUPP's.

Now sould I bring my Landy to tow all those 7's out of that Fenland Mud or the Viento to join in the fun. (assuming I get it through the SVA by then).

No, bring an aqualung to wear when you go into the fenland ditches!

For those who've never seen these roads... imagine fast, undulating and fairly narrow roads built on top of a bank, 12 foot ditches on either side with 6 foot of water at the bottom. People have driven into these and not been found for days (you can't see the unfortunate car from the road).

Great laugh!

They are excellent driving roads though, 'cos usually they're not too busy.

David

Poker run ?
each car/driver draws a card at the start & finish + 3 cards along the route best hand wins a prize.i will post the route up nearer the day hope to see you all on the day.if anyones going to the tiger open day on sunday i'l be there

May come along for the ride as well . Look forward to seeing everyone.

sounds like a good day out put me down for a burger . cheers scott

Please take note of David's comments.. People DIE in these drains (they are NOT ditches!)
They are seriously dangerous roads if you loose concentration for even a second at speed. My firends son died in one near Whittlesey, and every winter someone dies in the drains. Car goes in and updside down. The ditches are fairly narrow, so you cant always open the doors or windows to escape. Strapped in a Seven and upside down in a harness, I wouldnt like to be in that situation.

Please take care.


PS... on the Drains bit...
Sir Cornelius Vermuyden (born Tholen, Netherlands, 1595; died London, c. April 1683) was a Dutch engineer who introduced Dutch reclamation methods to Britain, and made the first important attempts to drain The Fens of East Anglia.

He'll turn in his grave if you call all his work ditches

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Originally posted by David Jenkins
No, bring an aqualung to wear when you go into the fenland ditches!

For those who've never seen these roads... imagine fast, undulating and fairly narrow roads built on top of a bank, 12 foot ditches on either side with 6 foot of water at the bottom. People have driven into these and not been found for days (you can't see the unfortunate car from the road).

Great laugh!

They are excellent driving roads though, 'cos usually they're not too busy.

David

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Dont worry about the drains as the route doesnt go close to any.i will post more details closer to the date some idea of numbers would be good about a week before .

cheers

Could be up for that.
Will mention it to a mate with an MK too.

I hope I'm on the road by then!

Thanks to all of you that have shown a interst i will post more details nearer the time.

cheers