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paulbricey 
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New car adverts (EV & Hyprid & IC) always show empty roads ......should be trade descriptions case !!
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theone&onlymin
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Posted: 13 Aug 2023 at 17:38 |
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The roads were empty and then some twat called it the NC500.
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Posted: 13 Aug 2023 at 18:12 |
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Bugger, I've just said the Lincolnshire roads are great
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Mike H
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Posted: 13 Aug 2023 at 19:22 |
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I've been on a bit of a tour last 3 weeks, and what I noticed was frequent instances of 20 mph zones, most often villages in Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire; I did once again an old 'rat run' I used to do quite often years ago going from Essex to Woburn / Milton Keynes area, the B4031 always was a bit 'fiddly' but is a right pain now.  Around Boston where I live speed limits have been dropping by 10 mph. |
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Simond
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Posted: 13 Aug 2023 at 20:13 |
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It’s perfectly logical. You need something to do when stuck in the traffic jams/operation Brock/anywhere on the M25.
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rbt1548
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Posted: 13 Aug 2023 at 21:36 |
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Yes indeed!!!!!!!!!!!! and it was broadcast on the national news bulletin that someone found a parking space on Skye!
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johnno
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Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 05:03 |
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Zecis
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Posted: 15 Aug 2023 at 08:35 |
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We did the "non NC500" this year... ie avoided that route as far as we could... but went to N Scotland - it was fine... apart from the bits of the NC500 that we couldnt avoid :)
Oh... and literally just waiting for Brittany Ferries to open (23 mins! :) to book the next trip - 2 weeks in late Sept / Oct starting in Santander  SHall we go South, East to Italy, or just North to the Channel - I suspect the weather forecasts will be our guide Edited by Zecis - 15 Aug 2023 at 08:38 |
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Brian UK
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Posted: 15 Aug 2023 at 10:48 |
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Can't understand why you would use BF to Santander then head north to the channel. Not even sure about heading to Italy via Santander. I would use DFDS/Transmanch Ferries, Newhaven to Dieppe, fraction of the price, and 20% off if you are over 60.
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Dave P.
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Couldn't agree more. It's been promoted like a package holiday. The locals are not happy because the infrastructure to support all of the extra traffic and its human cargo does not exist. Two years ago I visited Applecross, a village I've visited several times before. On the last occasion the village was "Gridlocked" Some idiot in a Winnebago type vehicle was trying to turn around on the seafront and failed causing a traffic jam, perhaps the first ever in Applecross?? Now similar schemes are proposed if not already in operation for the Cairngorms and Northumberland. So additional litter and the contents of chemical toilets may become commonplace on the side of the road in our most beautiful regions. www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/may/25/dark-side-scotland-north-coast-500-route-speeding-congestion-protest Edited by Dave P. - 15 Aug 2023 at 10:58 |
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Mike H
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 00:29 |
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I think it was actually the Scottish government! Think there was a Wiki page about it. |
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Jerry atric
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Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 07:05 |
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Interestingly; 20 years ago, riding pre-war bikes, I lived in fear of fast roads. Now the bacon slicer easily keeps up with the traffic whereas I just get frustrated on the Cali
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borderer
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:36 |
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Luckily where i live I can ride 100 miles and only see a handful of cars ( in the summer) autumn maybe none.
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johnno
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Posted: 19 Aug 2023 at 21:18 |
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I need to move lol
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Posted: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:49 |
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At this time of year, the coastal seaside towns around where I live are at their busiest, which means myopic Malcolms (other names are available) drive around at 45 mph everywhere, in 60 limits and 30 limits! Caravans are a constant menace here too, especially when towed by the aforementioned Malcolms. But as others have said, there are quieter roads not too far inland if you know where to look, on which fun and peace and quiet can be had especially if you are lucky enough to be able to avoid the weekends for your riding. Having said that the weather here today is beautiful so I may well venture out whilst the football is on later.
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