This is our first RBRR, but I have been advised that even the shortest journey home from Enfield is harder than the rest of the event. After circa 2000miles in 48hrs, the 150miles back to Donny may well be the proverbial straw. Anybody got any tips for where to stop overnight before going home monday a.m? Is there an after RBRR party of some sort? As we wouldn't want to be too far from that.
Colin.
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Quite a few stay having a few drinks and a meal at The Plough at the end, some clearing off at 23.00hrs. However most have a celebratory drink, a quick chat and then go off home.
Many crews stay at the Travelodge near jct 25 on the M25 on the Sunday night.
Can't say that I agree with the comments about the drive home being the most tiring aspect of the RBRR. I think its the section of the route from Gordano to LE that is the bad bit, especially near Bodmin.
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Gordano to LE, Your right there tim,we were shatterd on that section, but after brekfast ,rest and a freshen up we was raring to go again
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Can't say that I agree with the comments about the drive home being the most tiring aspect of the RBRR. I think its the section of the route from Gordano to LE that is the bad bit, especially near Bodmin.
You do live quite close to the Plough though Tim, lots of it is psychological, the thought of a long drive home can have an effect after the adrenalin has worn off.
And they don't sell adrenalin over the bar at the Plough.
The Charltons found a nice B&B about 10 mins North of the M25 for before the 10CR, it very quickly gets "rural" when going north, so do a search of the villages round there, Newgate Street, Essendon, that sort of area.
Cheers
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I'd agree that the worst part is Gordano to Lands End. After 5 RBRR's I've never had a problem returning back to Dorset after the meal and drink at The Plough.
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I'd agree that the worst part is Gordano to Lands End. After 5 RBRR's I've never had a problem returning back to Dorset after the meal and drink at The Plough.
Nick I agree about gordano to LE however if a 2 man crew a long drive after the plough is very hard going! It was certainly easier as a 3 man crew.....I must admit I've neer driven the home stretch....I'm going by my co drivers thoughts as I do like a beer
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Me and Steve did our first RBRR in 08, we decided to get a sleep at the Travellodge after the event, and boy did we need it. I would advise anyone who has to drive over a couple of hours home from the finish to grab an overnight stay. It cost me and Steve £40. and was worth is in Safety terms alone.
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Safe? With him? I take it you didn't share the room then?
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Safe? With him? I take it you didn't share the room then?
Yes and I can confirm no spooning took place
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Safety, Safty as I think all agree. My first RBRR (long story) someone picked up Jason and myself for the ride back to Reading. I was so tired I was asleep the whole trip and did not even reconize the driver! My second RBRR again I did not drive back to Reading, That Bill did and the three of us were tired. Don't push it! The cost of a room is wroth it. This time my team only has to get back to Luton.
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