Retro Rides Gathering 2014 : What You Need To Know

[bstardchild]

Sept 2, 2014 16:14:10 GMT claymore said:

A great show again, the only problem I had was getting the car trailer into the camp site, but once the paddock gates were opened it was just a simple swing around and straight in.

I hate trailers............

You are forgiven for bringing one as it didn't go near the paddock - most tend to arrive there and they are a PITA

[Brian Damaged]

Sept 2, 2014 16:27:15 GMT bstardchild said:

Sept 2, 2014 16:14:10 GMT claymore said:

A great show again, the only problem I had was getting the car trailer into the camp site, but once the paddock gates were opened it was just a simple swing around and straight in.

I hate trailers............

You are forgiven for bringing one as it didn't go near the paddock - most tend to arrive there and they are a PITA

That's why Dean taxed the Sunbeam especially for RRG.

[stem0]

Another good year! I'm excited to see where the show goes with some experience of the venue now. I know it would incur huge costs probably and a hell of a lot more organisation but it felt big enough to be a full two day show? With all of the stands and the hill climb action there's so much going on now. Still, a cracking show, cheers! 

[espritv8]

Sept 1, 2014 19:54:48 GMT Bolf said:

Awesome event , few pics here , didn't wanna start another thread for fear of a clog up

www.flickr.com/photos/bolfotography/sets/72157646704090767/

thanks for sharing some really great pics

[cianha]

Finally made it back to The Emerald Isle today, 1174km, about 60 litres of petrol, and all the Minstrels! Absolutely shattered, but mojo levels at 110%.
Trabi was absolutely flawless throughout, writeup tomorrow, or as soon as I can articulate a cogent description.


Thanks to everyone!

[stevepeanut]

Question, who were the people riding round on the Honda mopeds?

Were they staff needing a quick way round the site? or just people at the show using them to get around instead of walking?

[slater]

I wondered that too? Ive got a nice selection of modified mopeds id love to bring along and show. Was under the impression we weren't allowed them!

[VIP]

At least one of the slammed Honda Melodys were owned by Muttley Racing, I think they had them for shop running duties although they were also used on the camp and show site.

[HoTWire]

Yeah I saw a couple of mopeds around and I'd have probably asked them to stop if they were close to me to be honest ... I reckon you could get away with electrical things though (which may be handy for getting up and down the hill).

[stevepeanut]

Thats the point I was making, if they were using them to get around the show, to help out with marshalling etc then its cool.

If they are just using them instead of walking its not really suitable. When the cars were all lined up on the stands, apart from the odd car heading off to go to the hill climb thre was no traffic and everyone could walk around safely. With mopeds in and out of the crowds, its an accident waiting to happen.

[hcanimal]

Yep we (muttley racing) bought one honda vision with us compared with the three we bought last year to Prescott. It's tax moted and insured and no one told us not too ride it.... I did see two other visions although they weren't low

[slater]

I guess if its all legal theres no real problem. Just a pain to enforce!