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Title: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 15, January, 2010 - 13:04:04
For the third year running we've been invited back to Brooklands awesome Vintage Cycle Event.

For those that haven't been yet here's another chance to take your own c5 onto the Mercedes Benz World test track, ride around the Museum site and even tackle the feared Test Hill.

Those that have been before will be able to tell you this is a premier event for us - check the links for previous years fun  8);

September 09;
  http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=316.0

September 08;
 http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=130.0

More details nearer the date, just a heads up so that you can check your diary  ;)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Retro Andy on 15, January, 2010 - 19:35:22
Count me again please :)

Retro Andy
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 28, June, 2010 - 11:13:10
I intend to come, business commitments pemitting, and provided that I have it running under power by then
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 01, July, 2010 - 09:41:43
If it is any help, my sister resides near to Brooklands, if people want to foregather prior to motoring to the said Motor Course.
NB there is a humpback bridge and a long hill between her house and the track entrance and the roads are busy with fast moving horseless carriages so it would be inadvisable to convey ourselves by C5s to the Track.
I am reading  The History of Brooklands Motor Course at the moment so please forgive the use of now unfashionable terminology.
Unless I can find a cycle path or similar, and which is also a shortcut.I shall survey next time I am down and report back.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 01, July, 2010 - 14:45:14
Superb  ;D

Nice idea, but we tend to convey ourselves, accompanied by our c5's , in our own horseless carriages direct to the venue. Upon arrival we set up the display area and then take part in the events as they unfold  8) 


More details will be published nearer the time.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 02, July, 2010 - 09:20:29
Please note that the Brooklands competitors wore silks in the racing colours of their entrants. NB this practice ceased in 1908, due in part to the invention of numbers. C5's are not the only vehicles to have competed there with weird steering arrangements: some vehicles had the steering wheels above the drivers line of vision because the owners simply removed the road bodywork and fitted low bucket seats for racing without troubling to lower the steering column to facilitate easy re-installation of the road bodywork.
If you are at all concerned about your safety competing on this high speed track, perhaps you might consider copying one of the pioneers by sitting on a piece of carpet tied to the fuel tank (in our case the battery so that the high back rest and framework could be disposed of to save weight and drag) and securing yourself to the dashboard via straps attached to the trouser belt( this gentleman did take the trouble to wear what was described as a stout belt)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 05, July, 2010 - 09:29:53
Lady drivers at Brooklands would never dream of showing their ankles(or they wouldn't be real ladies).Cord fastened around voluminous skirts sufficed for far greater speeds than a C5 would achieve( but they didn't have to pedal of course)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 29, July, 2010 - 09:12:11
My C5 runs now, at least for the drive asround my locality, so I am intending to come to this event.When we we know more details?
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 03, August, 2010 - 13:38:52
...When we we know more details?

...usually towards the end of August.

The event has been placed on their website calendar so is still going ahead.
http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details/2010/09/12/
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: c515mph on 03, August, 2010 - 20:34:16
I will be there again,and a friend will be coming in from Heathrow,via USA to see the event.
Looking forward to this one again.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 04, August, 2010 - 09:29:12
Do we have to make individual formal entries? Whaty kind of helmet is required- a cycle one or an MSA approved crash helmet?
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 04, August, 2010 - 11:39:06
Do we have to make individual formal entries? Whaty kind of helmet is required- a cycle one or an MSA approved crash helmet?

As per previous years I will be arranging the entry tickets, and a basic cycle helmet is sufficient.

The full instructions will be posted here in a few weeks  :)
 
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 04, August, 2010 - 17:43:35
I took the opportunity to have a chat with Donna at Brooklands about this event.

As per previous years, we will need to be on site for around 9am on the Sunday morning giving us time to get the display area all set up before the gates open to the public at 9.30

I will need to get an idea of numbers attending for our entry passes, so now seems as good a time as any to start the list off  8)

So let me know if you intend to come along, join in with the track event and display your c5!

On the list so far (pending updates !) ;

Me
Angie
Coverman
Ray (plus 1)
Andy
Marty (plus 3)
Plod (plus 1)
MikeDX (maybe)
Steve (..and the big bus!)
Pete plus 1 (GrumpyGreenThing)
Chas
Kurt (plus 1)
ElectricDave (with the c-5000 !!)

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 04, August, 2010 - 18:57:42
Myself ,Carolyn,Matt , and Luke + Two C5'S and C2.5 (if I can fit it in)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 05, August, 2010 - 20:17:22
PUT ME DOWN FOR THIS, PLUS 1 OTHER
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 05, August, 2010 - 21:28:42
Tentatively me plus family (wife + 2 small kids) if I can persuade her (and one c5) or possibly me + 1 + 2 c5s..

Or neither.. you know how these things are!

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: minidaz on 11, August, 2010 - 18:18:10
As much as i fancy coming along, have to say no for now.
The Estima has decided it needs new front brake pads and a new exhaust, and i don't think it'll all be sorted in time  :-\

Daz
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 11, August, 2010 - 20:34:38
As much as i fancy coming along, have to say no for now.
The Estima has decided it needs new front brake pads and a new exhaust, and i don't think it'll all be sorted in time  :-\

Daz

Won't be the same without you mate...but I understand the need to allocate your resources !

A few more have put their names forward so hopefully we'll have a decent show of C5's  :)

The only reason we need the list is so that I can obtain some free entry passes for us. If you're not on the list it doesn't mean you can't come along - you'll just have to pay at the gate .

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 12, August, 2010 - 08:23:46
Hi there Karl put my name down will you ..bye Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Kurt on 14, August, 2010 - 23:36:42
Hi Karl, Sign me up as well please, plus another. Regards, Kurt.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 15, August, 2010 - 09:13:46
Chas & Kurt are now both on the updated list.

I'll need to close the list soon and send the numbers off to Brooklands, so if you want to take part & display your c5 at the event let me know asap.

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 18, August, 2010 - 08:29:03
Closing date for the free entry tickets is  Monday 23rd August , when I'll be contacting Brooklands to let them know how many we're going to need. After that date you'll need to pay to get in.


As with previous years, the tickets will be issued at the gate on the day of the event. We will be using the Campbell Gate to access the site, shown as entry point 2 on the directions;
http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/your-visit/how-to-get-here/

What with the penny farthing racing, c5's on the track and the debut of the c5000, it should be another superb day out. Really looking forward to it   8)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 18, August, 2010 - 09:20:49
I was on your original list so I presume I still am on your current list.
I am still searching for a Brooklands silencer for the C5,they became compulsory as long ago as 1924 and yet none of the exhaust fitting places even list one for the C5.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 18, August, 2010 - 10:13:37
The updated list is on page 1 (copied here) ;

On the list so far (pending updates !) ;

Me
Angie
Coverman
Ray (plus 1)
Andy
Marty (plus 3)
Plod (plus 1)
MikeDX (maybe)
Steve (..and the big bus!)
Pete plus 1 (GrumpyGreenThing)
Chas
Kurt (plus 1)
ElectricDave (with the c-5000 !!)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 19, August, 2010 - 09:21:55
Hi Karl,
Please bring me two of the Newell caps to Brooklands.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 19, August, 2010 - 09:27:25
Hi Karl,
Please bring me two of the Newell caps to Brooklands.

No problem - would that be two pairs ?

If anyone else wants anything bringing along to save on P&P let me know.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 19, August, 2010 - 09:47:26
My situation has now been upgraded from unknown to likely! :) :) (With at least 1 c5)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 19, August, 2010 - 10:10:26
Looking good numbers wise  :)

The latest list;

Me
Angie
Coverman
Ray (plus 1)
Andy
Marty (plus 3)
Plod (plus 1)
MikeDX (likely)
Steve (..and the big bus!)
Pete plus 1 (GrumpyGreenThing)
Chas
Kurt (plus 1)
ElectricDave (with the c-5000 !!)
James (plus family)

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 20, August, 2010 - 09:06:08
Just the 1 pair of Newell caps please Karl for Brooklands.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: c515mph on 20, August, 2010 - 22:55:59
Karl,cancel the ticket for my American friend.
She will not be able to make the trip.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: techytype on 21, August, 2010 - 13:18:58
hi guys,
soory, been a while just been so busy working on the house.

but i have 'permission' from above i.e. my beloved behemoth to attend so please count me in Karl.

Regs
Alan
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 21, August, 2010 - 15:54:40
The latest list;


Me
Angie
Coverman
Ray
Andy
Marty (plus 3)
Plod (plus 1)
MikeDX (likely)
Steve (..and the big bus!)
Pete plus 1 (GrumpyGreenThing)
Chas
Kurt (plus 1)
ElectricDave (with the c-5000 !!)
James (plus family)
Roger (plus 1)
Alan
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 21, August, 2010 - 22:21:54
Looking like it's gonna be a good one !!! :) :D - Are they doing the Micro scooters this year ?
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 23, August, 2010 - 09:46:59
Whats this about microscooters? Are these the small wheeled petrol engined ones? If so, I'll bring my Viza.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 23, August, 2010 - 09:50:22
They had a kiddies race with the push ones last time my eldest loved it - sorry not the motor type.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 23, August, 2010 - 13:36:16
Whats this about microscooters?

Last year we had a "Scooterthon" at one of the Brooklands events;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siGB9mnF2lw

I've spoken to Donna at Brooklands today and they are hoping to put together something similar at the Vintage Cycle event this year - so bring along your microscooter if you have one  ;D

The following were on the list when I ordered our tickets today;

Me
Angie
Coverman
Ray
Andy
Marty (plus 3)
Plod (plus 1)
MikeDX (likely)
Steve (..and the big bus!)
Pete plus 1 (GrumpyGreenThing)
Chas
Kurt (plus 1)
ElectricDave (with the c-5000 !!)
James (plus family)
Roger (plus 1)
Alan
Giles
James Foster


As mentioned before, each ticket will permit entry for a c5 (or two) and its owner ,plus one guest. Additional guests may have to pay the difference to get in - unless we have any spare tickets avaialble  ;)

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 23, August, 2010 - 15:10:26
Looks like its going to be a good turn out. ;D
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 24, August, 2010 - 12:44:52
I guessed a few stragglers might want tickets after the closing date, so I ordered a few spares  8)

Here is the latest list;


Me
Angie
Coverman
Ray
Andy
Marty (plus 3)
Plod (plus 1)
MikeDX (likely)
Steve (..and the big bus!)
Pete plus 1 (GrumpyGreenThing)
Chas
Kurt (plus 1)
ElectricDave (with the c-5000 !!)
James (plus family)
Roger (plus 1)
Alan
Giles
James Foster
Andy Frew
Scott


Hopefully everyone will turn up and we'll outnumber the Raleigh Choppers !   ;D 
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 26, August, 2010 - 17:36:26
If anyone wants some spare etc bringing along to save on postage and packing costs, please let me know. I don't normally bring stuff along to sell but can do so if you let me know in advance what you need.

So far I'm bringing along the following two Sinclair batteries (1 for Plod and 1 for Matt) and a non-sinclair bootlock for Alan.

Remind me if I've forgotten something !
 
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 26, August, 2010 - 18:42:51
Blimey

Thats great, i need a set of motor brushs, some of those screws and fixings for the rear lights and 1 set of rear tyres.

John
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 26, August, 2010 - 21:02:24
Blimey

Thats great, i need a set of motor brushs, some of those screws and fixings for the rear lights and 1 set of rear tyres.

John

..not a problem mate  ;).

For info of everyone coming along to Brooklands, don't forget that Chas is also coming along   8) - I'm sure if you give him a nudge he'll be more than happy to bring some stuff along as well  :)


Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, August, 2010 - 21:09:00
Hi there Karl thanks as you have said   I will be coming and bringing some spars parts .if any one wants anything please let me know ..bye Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 27, August, 2010 - 09:03:33
Karl, I had requested one pair of Newell caps, ie 2 caps, please
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 27, August, 2010 - 16:53:22
Karl, I had requested one pair of Newell caps, ie 2 caps, please

..I knew there was something else  ;D
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, August, 2010 - 18:38:11
Hi there Karl do you have any control box top covers .If you don't does anyone else have any thanks ..Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 27, August, 2010 - 22:48:39
Hi there Karl do you have any control box top covers .If you don't does anyone else have any thanks ..Chas

None at the moment mate, sorry  :(
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, August, 2010 - 09:17:02
Ok thanks .....Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 29, August, 2010 - 06:47:24
Chas - can you please bring me two set's of the body fixing washers
Karl - can you please bring me two set's of the body fixing screws

Thanks guy's
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, August, 2010 - 09:46:49
Ok no problem will do bye Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 02, September, 2010 - 09:19:14
I t may or may not be of interest to know that an elecric vehile raced at Brooklands in 1926 in a Short Handicap event(this title describes the nature of the race, not the drivers' problems). The electric "racer" was a truck used on railway stations to move freight, and it was ballasted with 2 tons of wet sand in bags and given aprroximately a one and a half hour start over the proper racing cars, which were some of the fastest of the day.The electric vehicle managed a 5mph standing start lap which to everyone's surprise translated into 5.5 mph approx mph flying laps as they thought the vehicle would slow down as the batteries lost charge(which proves my point about batteries being heavier when filled with electricity-NOT) and this Greenbat truck actually won the event by 32 seconds.To prevent boredom of the crowd whilst the handicap time ticked slowly away, the racing cars practiced cornering on an unusedn of the track.
on another part of the track
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 07, September, 2010 - 11:57:46
I have the tickets and will arrange for someone to be at the gate to hand them out.

The Brooklands organisers ask that we all be on site and set up ready by 09.30am when the gates are open to the public. Sorry for the early start, even more so for those travelling from further afield.
The itinerary has not yet been published...I'll post the details once I have them - but it may be similar to last year where we get told on the day  :)

Hopefully the weather will settle down for a nice sunny day on Sunday  :) 
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 10, September, 2010 - 15:36:53
From the Brooklands site, the programme of events;
September 12th 2010
Cycle Festival ;Accompanied children bringing a scooter and a crash hat will be admitted to the Museum free of charge and there will be a scooter race for children aged 5-12 years at 11 o'clock.

At midday, Sinclair C5s, Raleigh Choppers and bicycles will attempt the famous Brooklands Test Hill.

From 2-4pm there will be C5 demonstrations and the Brooklands Handicap Race for bicycles on the track at Mercedes-Benz World. Raleigh Choppers will also be in action on the track.

Entry for bicycles and support vehicles will be via the Campbell Gate off Brooklands Road. Public parking will be in the Museum car park accessed via Mercedes-Benz World.





Just a reminder guys - Don't forget your cycle helmet if you want to take a c5 onto the Mercedes Benz Test Track

I'm aiming to be at the site for around 8.15am...see you at the gate if you get there early  :D

The weather forecast looks ok for Sunday , so fingers crossed we are in for another superb day.

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: techytype on 10, September, 2010 - 15:52:24
whoops i don't have one, hard hat ok?

Alan
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 10, September, 2010 - 16:13:52
whoops i don't have one, hard hat ok?

Alan

Don't know,but I doubt it....the insurance requirement is for a cycling helmet to be worn so (I'm guessing) it's unlikely a hard hat will acceptable. They won't allow you on the track if they're not happy ,and as they're only about £6 from Tesco, it might be worth picking one up.

If not, a motorcycle helmet was ok last year .

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Retro Andy on 10, September, 2010 - 19:21:51
Thanks for the heads up Karl, as I would have forgot to bring one.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 11, September, 2010 - 10:30:09
Here is the list of what spares/accessories I'm bringing along, and for whom;

radioMarty : two sets of chassis screws ,plus 1 dead battery
Coverman : one set of newell caps
techytype: two bootlocks
plod: one set of brushes,one set rear light screws and one set of rear tyres
chas: one set rear tyres
giles: y clip,anti-bounce kit, one set of side stripes
retroandy: battery charger and 1 dead battery

If I've left anyone/anything out let me know  :)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, September, 2010 - 12:23:48
Hi Karl can you also bring me 2 sets of frame screws + 2 sets of back light screws + clips.thanks Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 11, September, 2010 - 16:06:24
Hi Karl can you also bring me 2 sets of frame screws + 2 sets of back light screws + clips.thanks Chas

..noted  ;)

Don't forget...for those bringing their families along, accompanied kiddies with scooters to take part in the scooterthon get in for free.

I'm bringing my scooter along in the hope they let me take part  :P
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 11, September, 2010 - 19:31:04
Must be one of those day's : Tried and tried in vain to fit two adults,two children, one C5 and the C2.5
into the Zafira but no joy - Will have to leave the wife - opps I mean the C2.5 at home  :( - I then took the restored C5 I am bringing along for a test drive and got a puncture ! - then picked up the scooter for Matt and the wheel fell off (if anyone has one he can borrow we would much appreciate it) so I am looking forward to a better day tomorrow - see you there. :)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 11, September, 2010 - 20:40:45
Looks like we are still on for this, but we may be later than 9:30

If thats the case, will we sitll be "allowed" in the c5 paddock?
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 11, September, 2010 - 22:21:51
Must be one of those day's : Tried and tried in vain to fit two adults,two children, one C5 and the C2.5
into the Zafira but no joy - Will have to leave the wife - opps I mean the C2.5 at home  :( - I then took the restored C5 I am bringing along for a test drive and got a puncture ! - then picked up the scooter for Matt and the wheel fell off (if anyone has one he can borrow we would much appreciate it) so I am looking forward to a better day tomorrow - see you there. :)

A real shame the c2.5 isnt going to make it as I was really looking forward to seeing that .

Matt can use my scooter for the scooterthon, no worries ;)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 11, September, 2010 - 22:24:12
Looks like we are still on for this, but we may be later than 9:30

If thats the case, will we sitll be "allowed" in the c5 paddock?

It may well cause problems, the Brooklands staff aren't keen on cars driving through when the site is open to the public. Plus, I'll be leaving the gate area (with the tickets) to join in the event... all I can suggest is that you call me when you get there to see what we can arrange.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 11, September, 2010 - 22:27:23
Ok Karl not to worry I will try to get there as early as possible! Hopefully meeting up with Martin to convoy from this side of the world :)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 11, September, 2010 - 22:59:35
Karl

 A DEAD BATTERY ALSO FOR ME !!!
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 11, September, 2010 - 23:55:39
Ok Karl not to worry I will try to get there as early as possible! Hopefully meeting up with Martin to convoy from this side of the world :)

All being well we should be on road between six and half past Mike - will text you maybe meet up at Toddington services hope to get there for 8.30
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 12, September, 2010 - 17:03:32
Got home a lot quicker than I got there!

What an awesome day out. So many C5s, lots of new faces, lots of fun.

I didnt take any pics at all, but I hope those of you who did pics and or videos will upload some!

Seeing the C-5000 was amazing, it just ate the hill for breakfast. The test track was good fun.

Great to see you all!

Mike
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 12, September, 2010 - 19:54:21
What an incredible sight - the largest number of c5's ever at a c5alive meeting  8)

 (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10001.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10003.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10004.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10005.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10006.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10010.jpg)

We had a great mix of new faces and some more regular members coming along;
 (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10007.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10011.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10002.jpg)

..with some c5's in action on Test Hill and the M-Benz World track;
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10013.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Brooklands12Sep10012.jpg)

ElectricDave unleashed the c-5000, RadioMarty took "Challenger" up Test Hill and Jim with his bionic legs powered a standard 12v c5 "over the top" - some amazing sights  ;D

Matt was happy to bag a large box of jelly babies for his efforts in the scooterthon, and then enjoyed a tussle in "Voodoo" racing against retroAndy in "challenger"...all good fun.

It was good to see c5martin make an appearance and above all else, it was great to see so many from c5alive turn up and support this event. Brooklands staff were impressed, so thanks guys  ;)


Hope you all enjoyed the day as much as I did  ;D
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 12, September, 2010 - 20:12:05
Had a great day - good to meet so many new face's and a fantastic turn out - 25 C5's I think help celebrating 25 years - Thanks to Boo Boo for the loan of challenger which made the test hill a breeze  :) - Matt is all VooDoo up !!!! - not forgeting Mike's no nails gearbox !! -an all round fun day - will post some pics tomorrow and get Matt to make one of his vids. Great fun  :D
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, September, 2010 - 00:28:47
Brilliant day all round, nice to meet lots of new faces.

Some pics and video to follow shortly.

Great day , best one so far .....

Fantastic gearbox with the "No more nails" filling, beats grease anyday ....

Off to list some untested items .

John
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, September, 2010 - 01:23:49
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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, September, 2010 - 01:32:18
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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 13, September, 2010 - 10:28:54
Some great piccies there mate  8)

Must admit, that dodgy gearbox was shocking  :o, guess you have to be really careful buying stuff off Ebay  ::)

It was a crying shame the penny farthings and raleigh choppers didn't make it this year, hopefully they'll come along to next years event. On a happier note, I had a chat with Donna at Brooklands about placing the spectators nearer to the action next year so we won't have the same problem of being miles away ! Plus, due to there being far fewer cycles this year, our C5's benefitted by being given twice the track time of previous years  ;D

The most humbling aspect of it all though was just how far people were willing to travel to support us, not least the marvellous gent who travelled from the Netherlands just to see us. Top respect to that man  8) (hopefully Chas sorted him out for the parts he was after !).



Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, September, 2010 - 10:38:34
A COUPLE OF VIDS...


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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Jim on 13, September, 2010 - 12:03:53
Hi everyone from Jim. Great gathering yesterday, I have some photos but as they are my dads they are mostly of me sadly! Are there any more test hill videos?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsshIHxlE98
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, September, 2010 - 13:09:50
My daughter vidoed all the test hill c5s, i will up load them when she comes over.

John
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Retro Andy on 13, September, 2010 - 18:33:56
What a fantastic day, one to remember, really loved "Challenger" it was so much fun, thanks very much Karl & Angie for letting me loose in him, it was nice to see so many C5's together, the trip home was good 2 and a 1/2 hours. I still had such a grin on that my noodles kept falling out of mouth eating my tea  :D

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: James Foster on 13, September, 2010 - 18:51:08
Great to meet you all yesterday. Very enjoyable and a great venue to have it at. Found myself sitting in the captains seat on that brilliantly jaded VC10 chatting to the old guy who used to be the flight engineer on one. Only fly in the ointment was that the M23 was closed both ways on the way back so had to go along the old A23!

I must spend more time tidying and cleaning up mine as everyone elses looked in so much better condition. Hope to meet you at a possible South coast meeting soon.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 13, September, 2010 - 19:16:27
Glad everyone seems to have enjoyed the day & got home ok  8)

We avoided the M23 gridlock and took j9 of the m25 to go home via Boxhill,Reigate etc to Crawley. Nice scenic route that ,much to our surprise, wasnt busy at all.


Here are a few more piccies that have been sent to me as not everyone seems to be able to cope with photobucket  ;D

These have been sent from Keith - the c5 owning Brooklands gent with the microphone ;
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..some nice formation shots there  8)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: c515mph on 14, September, 2010 - 00:08:23
Once again a great event with purfect weather.
Took me 3 hours to get home but unfortunatly,not intact? LOL.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 14, September, 2010 - 07:15:43
Not Intact - what happened Ray ?
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Retro Andy on 14, September, 2010 - 07:42:28
Oh No Ray ! Don't say the Ubmobile got damaged ?

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: coverman on 14, September, 2010 - 10:03:56
Great day out. Really enjoyed it thanks-especially the using of the test track.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: minidaz on 14, September, 2010 - 10:28:58
Sounds like you all had a really nice time, and the weather to match.

Had a look at the pics / footage of the C5000 .... excellent piece of machinery  ;D

I've missed this show twice now so really must try and get there next year  :D

Daz
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: c515mph on 14, September, 2010 - 13:54:38
Yes,I got home and started to unload the Ubmobile,and found the boot was missing.LOL.
I should have removed it,but was not thinking straight.
I have an old one but it needs a liner and key lock.
So If anyone has a spare and is also comming to my October Norfolk Run,I would apreciate it.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 14, September, 2010 - 14:12:48
Oh! Bugger!

Sorry to hear about that Ray, hope you find a replacement. Not worth retracing your steps back to brooklands then? :)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, September, 2010 - 14:45:34
Hi Iv just uploaded a video from Brooklands to youtube .Could not get it onto photobucket due to it being to long ...As you will see the camera falls down onto it's side for a while ..But it's ok ..
I do not have a program to correct maybe some one can help to correct it ...please contact me bye Chas (first time Iv used the camera it's great .next time will fix it better)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcut1EQzCa4&layer_token=6f506f9b5ffee329
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 14, September, 2010 - 14:53:53
Chas that is excellent! Its a shame the video fell. Captures the race quite well! :)

Well, if you can call it a race!

The need for speed!
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, September, 2010 - 15:00:02
Thanks Mike can you edit it for me .....
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 14, September, 2010 - 15:07:05
Sure can mate :) Will get on the case tonight for you sir.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 14, September, 2010 - 15:23:16
Fantastic   .........  ;D
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, September, 2010 - 15:56:09
Hi there Mike do you want me to send you the 2 gig memory chip with the film on ...Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: MikeDX on 14, September, 2010 - 15:58:04
Yeah If you like mate, or you can upload it to me if you have a decent connection. I'll email you :)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, September, 2010 - 17:55:03
Hi there Mike tried to email it but it's to long ..will post .Bye Chas
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 14, September, 2010 - 19:01:52
Well done Chas  :) good footage
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 14, September, 2010 - 20:34:14
Loved the movie footage  8)

Gives everyone a real taste of what the track was like  :)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 14, September, 2010 - 20:36:22
.........So If anyone has a spare and is also comming to my October Norfolk Run,I would apreciate it.

Ray - I have the boot liner left over from the Challenger project, I'll bring it along for you in October.
It is a bit tatty (as was the rest of the c5 that evolved into "Challenger") but should tide you over until something better comes along  ;)
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: c515mph on 14, September, 2010 - 22:01:27
Great Karl,thanks a lot.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Kurt on 14, September, 2010 - 22:08:33
Big thank you to Karl and Angie, especially for the loan of Money Pit so Shirley could take part on the track event. We both really enjoyed ourselves and Shirley has even signed up for the web site and may be convinced to come back for more (possibly even her own C5 ?). Jetpac unfortunately suffered an electrical fault just before the track event but I am sure I will have it fixed soon when I get a spare moment and parts.

SG:- I think it's the capacitator myself!
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Blackprojects on 15, September, 2010 - 02:19:36
Good to see you all had a lot of fun .

Shame i Was not present was home recovering from Asthma Problems the thursday before.

Oooh well always next year.

Mark

Concorde volunteer!
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 15, September, 2010 - 15:49:38
Vid of c 5000 on the hill, just needed  a pair of wings ... ;D

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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 15, September, 2010 - 16:21:41
That's the c-5000 , "Challenger" was last years champion  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcgzVp-d35E ...not quite as quick, but still impressive - and will always remain holder of the title "first electric vehicle to ascend Test Hill"  :)

"Challenger" did make a return visit this year piloted by radiomarty on the hill and retroandy on the track  8)

Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 15, September, 2010 - 18:47:40
I know what i meant  ;D
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: PLOD11 on 15, September, 2010 - 18:49:56
Right ......  this is Jim on his second go at the test hill.  Vid of first will be up loaded later ...

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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Blackprojects on 15, September, 2010 - 20:13:34
That's the c-5000 , "Challenger" was last years champion  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcgzVp-d35E ...not quite as quick, but still impressive - and will always remain holder of the title "first electric vehicle to ascend Test Hill"  :)

"Challenger" did make a return visit this year piloted by radiomarty on the hill and retroandy on the track  8)



The video i shot with my Old Digital Camera .

Hm it really needs some Music with it minus my Voice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcgzVp-d35E
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 17, September, 2010 - 19:41:05
Covermans piccies, emailed to me as he is having a few snags trying to get to grips with photobucket  ;D;
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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: radiomarty on 17, September, 2010 - 21:29:24
A few more snaps of the great day :

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Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Retro Andy on 18, September, 2010 - 10:36:15
Lots of great photos and video's, for a really fantastic day  :)

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Jim on 30, September, 2010 - 17:40:11
I have now uploaded pics to flickr (will use photobucket in future!) sorry that they are mostly of me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tricornjim/sets/72157624946619806/
You can also find my dads test hill vids on youtube.
Jim
Title: Re: 12/9/10 : Brooklands Museum Vintage Cycle Event
Post by: Karl on 01, October, 2010 - 08:19:19
Love those piccies on the original Brooklands banked circuit  8).