Once again it was an early start for us to do the 50 mile drive in Numbum to Corbridge to do our signing on duties for this great annual run. The drive up was uneventful apart from a slight misfire at higher revs and restricted visibility due to heavy mist.
We arrived in good time and were soon in the cafe having a warming cuppa as the entrants turned up to sign on. As usual it was good to meet old friends and some new ones too. Signing on is a bit hectic at times so chat time was limited but we made up for that later in the day. While we were doing our bit, it started to rain and that was it for the day. It never really stopped.
We arrived in good time and were soon in the cafe having a warming cuppa as the entrants turned up to sign on. As usual it was good to meet old friends and some new ones too. Signing on is a bit hectic at times so chat time was limited but we made up for that later in the day. While we were doing our bit, it started to rain and that was it for the day. It never really stopped.
Our start time was 10.30 and we were the first away. The wipers had never worked so much and in time the sweep was becoming narrower and narrower but the motor was making its full range of movement so it was obvious that the clamp nut was not as tight as it should be. We pressed on and fixed the problem at the lunch halt at Allendale.
The afternoon section was just as good as the morning section and incuded a couple of fords. An alternate route was available for those who didn't want to run through water. No prizes for guessing which route we took!
Arriving back at Corbridge around 3pm, there was time for a few photos and a cream tea.
Arriving back at Corbridge around 3pm, there was time for a few photos and a cream tea.
I had two in car cams running all day so hoped for some good video of the run. Sadly that was not to be. Despite everything appearing normal with the cams, there wasn't a single bleeping frame of video when I got home. I hate modern technology!
Thankfully Nick Owen agreed to set up my hand held camera at one of the fords and this is the result. Thanks, Nick.
Thankfully Nick Owen agreed to set up my hand held camera at one of the fords and this is the result. Thanks, Nick.
Despite the cold & rain, we had a great day with good friends. Thanks to Nick for planning the route, Lyn for all the backroom work, and Charlotte with her team of marshals for making this all possible.
We arrived home 11 hours after we set out and covered 196 enjoyable miles.
We arrived home 11 hours after we set out and covered 196 enjoyable miles.
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