C5ALIVE Forum

C5Alive Forum - Archive Section => Meetings & Events => Complete Archive => 2010 => Topic started by: Karl on 05, December, 2009 - 16:58:25

Title: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 05, December, 2009 - 16:58:25
I fancy taking a look at those concrete cows and other tourist attractions in Milton Keynes  ;D. There is a circular 15mile route designed as a sight seeing tour for cyclists which should be suitable, I've found it on the MK Heritage website;

http://www.mkweb.co.uk/cycling/documents/MK_City_Wide_Circular.PDF


Never having been to this neck of the woods before it should be an interesting run out.

Anyone else up for this ?
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: Kurt on 05, December, 2009 - 19:36:02

The blurb for this run looks good and always interesting to go to new places.

Sign me up.  :)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 05, December, 2009 - 19:43:11
Just up the road and my old stumpping ground - count me and Matt in.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: c515mph on 05, December, 2009 - 22:31:30
Sounds good,dont like the journey though,but worth it.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 06, December, 2009 - 09:34:49
Looks like a great run, will have to let you know if its one I can get too, It does look like a great day out.

Retro Andy
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: c515mph on 06, December, 2009 - 13:21:07
Maybe the full 15miles may be pushing it a bit for some of our batteries?
Or we may end up pushing,LOL
A slightly shorter route could be arranged.
Unless,someone has found a cheep sauce of gell batteries???
He said wishfully.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 06, December, 2009 - 15:16:35
15miles is roughly the same as c5martins Horsham run, so we know it can be done.

I'm told by some colleagues that live there that this Milton Keynes route is also quite flat - so a healthy set of batteries should be up to the job  ;)

I'll probably take a wobble up to Milton Keynes to check out some of the route in the new Year just to make sure its all good  :)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: minidaz on 08, February, 2010 - 09:38:45
Just checked and the Mini L2B is the weekend before, so should be good for this one  ;D

Daz
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: techytype on 14, February, 2010 - 16:49:46
i can possibly make this one,

regs
alan
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: techytype on 26, February, 2010 - 09:19:15
we might not need those big batteries -:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/government-puts-up-16330m-for-electric-car-chargers-1911238.html

is it worth telling MK Council of our run and ask for normal booster chargers please?  ;D

regs
alan
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 26, February, 2010 - 20:02:21
I would be up for this with or without my C5 as it is only down the road from me and i know the area.

See you there!
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 06, April, 2010 - 22:40:13
Is this meet a go-er? :) Nudge Nudge wink wink
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 07, April, 2010 - 10:13:51
I would have liked to attend if it is, but this is the only weekend my wife can book a Saturday morning off in May or June and we are going to Legoland for the weekend with the kids, I hope it does as it looks like a really good route.

Retro Andy 
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 07, April, 2010 - 15:47:08
Is this meet a go-er? :) Nudge Nudge wink wink

Yep - still some planning going on "behind the scenes" ,but looking good so far  8)

Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 24, April, 2010 - 11:44:34
Matt and Radio Marty have taken over the organisation of this run  8)

Some more updates later  ;)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 25, April, 2010 - 17:50:07
I will be taking Goldfinger and Archie to check the route out / parking etc next weekend so will be posting more info ASAP
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 25, April, 2010 - 18:40:19
If I dont get a C5 soon, I'll be missing out :(
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 03, May, 2010 - 17:45:32
Hi all this event has come around quick, so time for an update:

The meeting time will be 10am at the Premier Inn car park which is in the Willen Lake complex. For those using Sat Nav the post code is MK15 0DS. The car park is located off the Lakeside roundabout which has plenty of parking unfortunately there is a charge of £2 up to 4 hours , £3 up to 8 hours - please note they have active parking attendants ! For those with trailers there are limited bay's but I have checked and we can use the grass verges so see me on the day and we will park you up safe.   

The run itself is mainly tarmacked 'red routes' and under passes but I must confess it's a rabbit warren with path's going everywhere. I have visited twice now and had a great reception from the local's on many occasion's but have not yet managed to do the full route as I think you need a degree in map reading to work the guide out (or I'm just stupid!). So this is where the fun starts - what I am proposing is we do this run annually like some of the others and each year we plan to get further round it until we have completed it. We can try and pull our resources and crack it together.
Should prevent it becoming stale.

If you are wanting to eat there is pub grub (2 for £10) type place at the lakeside itself. For those with families there are play areas suitable for young children and older, a climbing ropes activity area (which you would need to book on 0845 6521736, I would advise the low ropes course unless you are Tarzan) and a coffee shop.

So should be a fun day-

Those wanting to attend please post your names so we don't leave anyone behind - hope to see you there regards Radiomarty

Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS

Meeting point :
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/DSCF1548.jpg)

The sign you need to turn by at the carpark entrance
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/DSCF1553.jpg)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: techytype on 03, May, 2010 - 18:21:11
sorry RM, i'm goint to have to drop out, i have the grandkids booked in for the whole weekend.

regs
Alan
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 03, May, 2010 - 18:46:05
Me and my good lady will be there mate  8)

Thanks for taking this on  ;)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 03, May, 2010 - 22:31:51
sorry RM, i'm goint to have to drop out, i have the grandkids booked in for the whole weekend.

regs
Alan

thanks for letting us know Alan
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 04, May, 2010 - 00:04:14
If we were to start / finish at furzton lake, I could arrange free parking ;)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 04, May, 2010 - 08:05:16
Hi Mike - Thanks for that but I have made all the arrangements now and as the fee's are not too bad I think we will stick with it this time- however we can have a chat on the day and sort it for the following years run's which would be great. PS I'm hoping your coming along as your local knowledge will be most helpful and it would be good to meet you. Have you managed to get a C5 yet ? (come along even if you haven't and say hi or bring a bike ?)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: minidaz on 04, May, 2010 - 13:40:32
I should be there .. will confirm for definete in a few days.
Best sort my brakes out, otherwise i'll end up in the water  :D

Daz
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 04, May, 2010 - 14:40:27
Hi Mike - Thanks for that but I have made all the arrangements now and as the fee's are not too bad I think we will stick with it this time- however we can have a chat on the day and sort it for the following years run's which would be great. PS I'm hoping your coming along as your local knowledge will be most helpful and it would be good to meet you. Have you managed to get a C5 yet ? (come along even if you haven't and say hi or bring a bike ?)

I haven't managed to get a C5 yet :( It's not looking likely either! I might turn up at the start / end and say hi though. Not sure about a bike.. I could get an A-Bike I guess :) let me think about that one.

Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 04, May, 2010 - 17:09:12
I've just had a very interesting phone conversation regarding this run - there might be some filming at the event (other than Umpa with his camcorder  8)).

I'll let you know how things develop - this is just a heads up so you can get your c5 nice and clean  ;D
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: c515mph on 05, May, 2010 - 03:02:42
I am hoping to make this one,looks great.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Kurt on 09, May, 2010 - 18:07:31
Hoping to make this one and have just bought some new wheel bearings from Chas so hopefully will make it around without sounding like a cheese grater.

Looking forward to catching up with you all.

Kurt.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 09, May, 2010 - 22:43:07
Great news guy's should be a good one
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: steveeverson on 12, May, 2010 - 13:56:33
me and the mrs live 10mins by C5 from there. So will come on both of ours.
look forward to seeing everyone
Steve & Vicky
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 12, May, 2010 - 14:37:41
...looks as though there might be the possibility of us having the largest gathering of C5's ever at a C5alive run   8)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 12, May, 2010 - 16:00:26
Fantastic stuff - the gathering so far (in no particular order) :

Radiomarty
Mattc5
Boo Boo
Noo Noo
Steve and Vicky
c515 mph
Kurt
Mikedx
Minidaz (tbc)
Chas (with SuperGran)
Anymore please say I - PS any local's willing to help with the directions much appreciated - map on the first posting by Boo Boo
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 12, May, 2010 - 22:03:50
PS any local's willing to help with the directions much appreciated - map on the first posting by Boo Boo

I hope we do manage to get all the way around without getting lost. Some of the red routes are in a little bit of a bad state I've heard, so we may be picking up the C5's at various points to cross the fallen branches!

If my C5 is up and running by then I will DEFINITELY be there. Got more new bits arriving this week, so far so good!
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: steveeverson on 14, May, 2010 - 14:25:46
Vicky and I live near the first bit, she used to be a postie so has a pretty good idea of a lot of the route. I might bring the sat nav anyway! A lot of the route is dedicated cycle paths so there aren't too many problems with traffic. Looking forward to it !
Steve
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 14, May, 2010 - 15:49:57
Vicky and I live near the first bit, she used to be a postie so has a pretty good idea of a lot of the route.
Steve

Mate that's a great news as I have been round in a few circles recently !!!!!!
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 14, May, 2010 - 17:44:44
If we do get lost and end up doing a bit of exploring it isnt really a problem - it will just add to the fun  ;D

Wouldn't worry about it too much  8)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 14, May, 2010 - 18:54:57
Yes very true - this place is fantastic for C5 - miles and miles of purpose built bike path's - C5 heaven
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 16, May, 2010 - 20:39:18
Looking good for me to attend, the basket case C5 is now back in a (motorless) drivable form with lots of new bits!

Now to try and replace that pesky rear brake nut / bolt :(
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 16, May, 2010 - 22:28:40

Now to try and replace that pesky rear brake nut / bolt :(


..which bits do you need ?
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 16, May, 2010 - 23:13:57
I need the bolt that the brake cable goes through, as mine is virtual flat (I'm guessing I need a new nut on there too!)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 17, May, 2010 - 05:59:04
Great news Chas is going to try and get to this with Supergran - not to be missed
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 17, May, 2010 - 08:32:58
Great news Chas is going to try and get to this with Supergran - not to be missed

...as if a convoy of c5's isn't strange enough for most people to cope with - I've no idea how they'll cope with the Supergran sleigh tagging along  ;D

I can't wait - it will be such a laugh  :D 8)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: PLOD11 on 17, May, 2010 - 10:03:29
Looks like its going to be a great day out.

I will be busy in the morning, but might come and find you all a bit later just to say Hi and get a look at Super gran ....

I am trying every trick in the book to try and get out of a commitment i have in the morning, but its not looking good.

Hope you all have a great day and may see some of you later....

John
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: minidaz on 18, May, 2010 - 10:14:40
It's looking like i won't be able to make this one  :(
Unfortunatly my Mini has decided to play up, and i'm leading a run shortly at a mini show i co-organise, so this weekend we're trying to get everything sorted and fixed in time.

If we're able to sort it Saturday, then Sunday should be okay, but we'll have to see. I'll update on here Saturday night to let you all know for sure  :)

Daz
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 18, May, 2010 - 14:15:42
OK Daz -thanks for letting us know - hope the mini repairs go smoothly
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 18, May, 2010 - 14:59:02
Radiomarty, I'll be there now for sure! :) :) I should be up and running tonight on the project C5! If that fails, then I have a backup plan
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 18, May, 2010 - 15:04:18
Great news Mike look foward to meeting you - PS who's Andy

Regards Marty
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 18, May, 2010 - 15:17:45
erm.. Retro Andy!  ;D

I dunno, brain has turned to goo!
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 20, May, 2010 - 07:09:29
Great news Chas is going to try and get to this with Supergran - not to be missed

Please get this on film, will be really good to watch, I would have liked to join in, but going to Legoland for the weekend. I might even make a C5 out of lego  :D

Retro Andy 
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 20, May, 2010 - 07:11:46
Great news Mike look foward to meeting you - PS who's Andy

Regards Marty

?

Retro Andy
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 20, May, 2010 - 07:30:50
No worries mate Mike has got us a bit mixed up  :)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 20, May, 2010 - 09:17:23
No worries mate Mike has got us a bit mixed up  :)

Yes, sorry about that! No idea what happened...
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 21, May, 2010 - 19:05:38
Good news folks - Confirmed today - there will be a small film crew at the event who are currently making a new programme for the BBC . They will want to film the c5's and do a quick interview with some off us -(sorry not allowed to say too much)- so scrub up good your gonna be on the telly !!!!
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: c515mph on 21, May, 2010 - 22:16:35
See you all there on Sunday.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 22, May, 2010 - 20:25:09
Well we are all packed and ready to go - should be another hot day  - just a reminder if you need any parts to drop Chas an e-mail and he has kindly offered to bring stuff along - see you there:

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Photo0938.jpg)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 22, May, 2010 - 20:46:16
Looking good for a great day out....lovely weather , a film crew, and a c5alive run - doesn't get much better than that  8)

Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: minidaz on 22, May, 2010 - 21:13:07
Not going to be able to make this one now  :(
Spent longer than planned on the car, which meant stuff i was planning on doing today now needs doing tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing all the pics, and you'll have to tell more about the film crew once they've filmed ... if your allowed  :D

Hope you all have a great day , and have plenty of fun in the sun  8)

Darren
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Kurt on 22, May, 2010 - 21:39:50
Sorry, not going to be able to make it tomorrow  :-[

Hope you all have a good time and hopefully by the next run will have had a chance to replace my bearings.

Kurt.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 22, May, 2010 - 22:01:35
I'm all packed up and ready to go!

Car is still very very unhappy first thing! Only got to go 40-odd miles round trip so fingers crossed all will be well!

What time are people getting there? 9-9:30 ish?

(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sat22may/P5220305.JPG)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: steveeverson on 23, May, 2010 - 15:59:09
Nice to meet all you guys at willen briefly today.. we were both raring to go and meet you at giffard park but unfortunately it was one of those days and vickys C5 developed a grinding noise from the motor and wasnt too well whilst I got a puncture round the corner from home!
look forward to catching you all on the next one though.

Few pics I took today:
 http://s1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/steveeverson/ (http://s1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/steveeverson/)

Cheers
Steve + Vicky
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 23, May, 2010 - 18:34:35
Great to see you all today! I took a few pics and some videos.

here are the pics (apologies for the awful quality!) Wish I'd have taken a few more!
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 10.44.47.jpg)(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 10.45.05.jpg)
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 10.45.12.jpg)(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 10.47.13.jpg)
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 12.25.24.jpg)(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 12.28.43.jpg)
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 12.25.37.jpg)(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 13.53.21.jpg)
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 13.53.28.jpg)(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 13.53.35.jpg)
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 13.58.42.jpg)(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c5/sun23may/2010-05-23 13.58.50.jpg)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 23, May, 2010 - 19:02:02
Just wanted to say big thanks to radiomarty for organising it, to karl + angie for the way-back refreshments and to everybody for making it such a great day. I'll certainly be along again!

I'm going to sit down with google maps and plan a route that we can do a full circuit. The journey back to willen today certainly proved it can be done quite quickly if we arent going the wrong way!

Hope to see you all at another run soon! :) :)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 23, May, 2010 - 19:21:45
Well another great C5Alive run - great weather and good fun - we started by filming with the guy's for the BBC programme and then set off on the route - managed to get to the concrete cows and had a good reaction from one and all - Great to see Supergran and a special thanks to Mikedx for all the help with the route - Photo's attached :

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m00s5.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m00s4.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m00s3.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m00s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m12s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m14s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m15s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m24s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m27s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m29s.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/Untitled00m42s.jpg)

Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: minidaz on 23, May, 2010 - 19:23:10
Some excellnet pics there  ;D
Looks like you all had a great day out in sunny MK  8) 8)

Shame i couldn't make it, but i'll defiently aim to come along for the next one  :)

Daz
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 23, May, 2010 - 21:11:45
Another excellent run  ;D

Good to see Chas piloting the supergran C5, and MikeDx on his maiden voyage  :D...plus I reckon Matt is a budding lewis Hamilton judging by the way he threw "Goldfinger" around those twisty bits. Fearless !

As with all the runs it wasn't without the fun of a few snags - a couple of punctures (RadioMarty and Chas) ,a throttle playing up on Voodoo and the relay sticking on "Moneypit" - before it fixed itself  8). Nothing we couldn't overcome  ;)

The filming went well and I was really chuffed with the surprise - but sadly you'll have to wait before I can reveal what I was given  :-X

A few of our piccies ;
 (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10002.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10004.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10013.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10015.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10018.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10023.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10020.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/mandmrun23may10027-1.jpg)

 
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: c515mph on 23, May, 2010 - 22:47:35
Thanks to all for a great day out.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 24, May, 2010 - 07:44:05


Don't encourage him mate !!!!!!! :D


...plus I reckon Matt is a budding lewis Hamilton judging by the way he threw "Goldfinger" around those twisty bits. Fearless !
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, May, 2010 - 12:59:38
Great day must do it again soon ....and thankyou  Karl for the innertube /and Ray for the use of the pump without the help I would still pushing Supergran back to the start line ....Chas
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 24, May, 2010 - 13:27:39
Great day must do it again soon ....and thankyou  Karl for the innertube /and Ray for the use of the pump without the help I would still pushing Supergran back to the start line ....Chas

No worries mate, on the c5alive runs you never leave a man (or girlie) behind  ;D :D :)

The Royal run is up next - which has a lovely downhill section that is always good for a giggle  ;D

(...and thanks for the little pressie, most appreciated  8))
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 24, May, 2010 - 21:03:47
I particularly enjoyed it when we were riding round the lake and I heard somebody say "Wow look at those! I want a ride in the kings chair!" (referring to supergran).

Next time we should hire them out. £10 per lap 
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 25, May, 2010 - 06:19:33
Good news folks - Confirmed today - there will be a small film crew at the event who are currently making a new programme for the BBC . They will want to film the c5's and do a quick interview with some off us -(sorry not allowed to say too much)- so scrub up good your gonna be on the telly !!!!

What ! I missed out again  :'(

Retro Andy
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 05, October, 2010 - 18:32:51
An update regarding the filming that took place during this run;

"...The first episode goes out on Wednesday November 3rd, BBC1 at 7.30pm"

I do know that we won't feature in the first episode (there are six episodes in total), but I can't mention any more at this stage until we get the okay from the film company.

More news to follow as soon as I'm allowed to  8)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 15, October, 2010 - 12:18:59
....probably the worst kept secret  ;D, but the filming that took place for this run is to feature in the new Wallace & Gromit series Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention
starting soon on BBC1. I'm told our c5's do feature,possibly in episode 2 (depends on the running order).

The clues to our involvement were on the forum;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1001.0
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1107.0

....so thanks for helping to keep it all quiet before the official "launch" date by the BBC. I've seen some of the publicity stuff is already appearing in national newspapers, so we can go ahead and tell everyone about our involvement  8)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: radiomarty on 15, October, 2010 - 14:52:00
Phew - that's been a heavy weight on my shoulders !!!! -Really looking forward to seeing this seems like ages ago! :) :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/wallaceandgromit/

Ps Proposed date for M and M run 2011 - 19th June (Mike route check soon buddy !)(bring the spare light!) ;)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 16, October, 2010 - 10:43:16
Proposed date for M and M run 2011 - 19th June (Mike route check soon buddy !)(bring the spare light!) ;)

Ok mate just let me know when you are free! Even if it's just You, Matt and Myself I want to crack that route! :)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 19, October, 2010 - 18:07:22
.....Ps Proposed date for M and M run 2011 - 19th June (Mike route check soon buddy !)(bring the spare light!) ;).....

When you're ready,create a new topic for the 2011 "M & M" run and I'll link it to the calendar and list of events etc..
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: PLOD11 on 01, November, 2010 - 21:16:06
Starts this Wednesday    ;)   DVD recorder set and ready >>>>>>    ;D
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 02, November, 2010 - 05:58:14
Can't wait to see this  :)

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 18, November, 2010 - 10:10:12
For those waiting to catch a glimpse of us on "Wallace & Gromit's World of Inventions" you need to keep an eye out for the episode titled "Getting from A to B".

For those that have the book , you can see the chapter titles equate to the TV epsiode titles - but the TV running order is different.

Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 18, November, 2010 - 10:25:29
My money is on "Getting from A to B" being shown on the 8th December...
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: PLOD11 on 06, December, 2010 - 18:51:42
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00trcc9/episodes/upcoming

Don't miss it  ;)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 07, December, 2010 - 11:24:04
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00trcc9/episodes/upcoming

Don't miss it  ;)

I'll be at work on a night shift  :'( , so I'll be viewing it through bleary eyes on "catch up" the next day !
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: vanpeebles on 08, December, 2010 - 19:44:53
It was good stuff, and they had the QL ad too. The new X-1 looks pretty nippy but so I wanted to kick that old snooty traffic warden on the C5 bit right up the *pardon my French*!  >:(
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: MikeDX on 08, December, 2010 - 20:41:17
Well, at least we were on screen!

Even if it was 5 hundredths of a second each! :)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Retro Andy on 09, December, 2010 - 05:54:07
A good bit on Sir Clive I think, must admit I would need to see and test the X1 before I pay one, but I reckon it's that bit bigger to stop everyone saying its dangerous and too small to be seen, its got to be a winner at £595. It might have been breif, but well done everyone.

Retro Andy. 
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: Karl on 09, December, 2010 - 15:05:26
It was all too brief an appearance really  :-\. Shame so much of the footage from the day failed to make it past the cutting room floor...the saving grace is that we didn't all travel there just for the filming.On this instance they attended a run we had already planned, so nothing lost from our perspective  ;).

A really good series all the same  8)
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: PLOD11 on 11, December, 2010 - 12:52:13
Its out on DVD from Monday.... ;)

Maybe some extra footage on that  ???

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0045UBFOG/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Title: Re: 23rd May 2010 - "M & M" run Milton Keynes
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, December, 2010 - 15:36:42
Thanks for the info just placed my order ....Chas