Branners Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 So, lets say we were doing a trip from England to Amsterdam. What would be the best route? Next year is the 10th Anniversary of the club so we may be doing some big events, one of which might be a trip in to Europe for a long weekend. So I'm sort of thinking through our options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 woot Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 harwich to hook would be the easy way, but the drive from calais would be a blast:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 harwich to hook would be the easy way, but the drive from calais would be a blast:D Thats what Im thinking, just not sure how much of a blast it would be with 40 Supras trying to get to Amsterdam driving on the right (wrong) side of the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Speaking on behalf of northern members it seems a bit daft to drive south in England to then drive back north in Europe. There are Ferry crossings from Hull to Rotterdam as an option, so it might be nice to do a round trip outbound from one port and inbound to another Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thats what Im thinking, just not sure how much of a blast it would be with 40 Supras trying to get to Amsterdam driving on the right (wrong) side of the road. Sounds fun to me, im up for it, road trip:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Id be up for this too, even of I do have to drive to Dover, for what may be the 3rd time this year lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 This would probably be in 2011 for our 10th anniversary, so dont go getting your hopes up yet. Looking at the trip, it might be possible to do a round trip of some sort running out through Eurotunnel, up to Amsterdam then back in to Hull. I will have a think about that and see what it does to the pricing as Im sure a return back the way we came would be cheaper. I'm assuming everybody will want to stay in a hotel and not a campsite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Dover is very good choice, a lot of ferries going out, tickets are cheap and road is clear and wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Calais to Amsterdam = 370 kms When we going oh 2011 Definetly hotels please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'm assuming everybody will want to stay in a hotel and not a campsite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 This sounds really good Branners! I would also be up for this. I am sure if it is 10th anniversary a lot of members would be looking forward to something like this. Do you think it might be worth splitting the UK in half and then maybe having say anyone on the north to get a ferry from Hull to say Amsterdam? And then anyone further south driving to Dover? I know we have quite a few members in the Highlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thats what Im thinking, just not sure how much of a blast it would be with 40 Supras trying to get to Amsterdam driving on the right (wrong) side of the road. most of the route is dual carrigeway, as was the dragonball:d i will also have my bigger house then so could put up 6-8 of some of the northern crew the night before;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Next year is the 10th Anniversary of the club so we may be doing some big events, one of which might be a trip in to Europe for a long weekend. . great idea - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 This sound interesting, hotel for us Which crossing has the best roads for a convoy/blast Dover or Hull? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Motorsport Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) As an englishman living Holland, all i can say is. DON'T GO TO AMSTERDAM WITH THE CAR..... Traffic systems here in holland are bloody terrible, and there are many other nice places to see than Amsterdam, Rotterdam there is more to do and good for road trips + good places to eat.... Oh, and would like to join you guys on the way once you hit holland Edited January 3, 2010 by Callaway Motorsport (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 As an englishman living Holland, all i can say is. DON'T GO TO AMSTERDAM WITH THE CAR..... Traffic systems here in holland are bloody terrible, and there are many other nice places to see than Amsterdam, Rotterdam there is more to do and good for road trips + good places to eat.... Oh, and would like to join you guys on the way once you hit holland Any red light zones in rotterdam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 As an englishman living Holland, all i can say is. DON'T GO TO AMSTERDAM WITH THE CAR..... Traffic systems here in holland are bloody terrible, and there are many other nice places to see than Amsterdam, Rotterdam there is more to do and good for road trips + good places to eat.... Oh, and would like to join you guys on the way once you hit holland Hope you got a large place? We are coming to yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) This sound interesting, hotel for us Which crossing has the best roads for a convoy/blast Dover or Hull? Hull goes direct to Rotterdam so no driving required unless you wish to go to Amsterdam which as said isnt very car friendly Calais-Rotterdam would be approx 600 kms round trip of driving + whatever you do in England Edited January 3, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Motorsport Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Any red light zones in rotterdam? Lol, no red light zones, you will find clubs though Funnily enough there is a huge one just here where i live. One of the most popular in western europe i.e. people from switzerland come here. But its now also changed into more of a normal sauna club where for 50,- euro you can eat, drink and go to the sauna, but if you want there are ladies available apparantly so its more discrete... Hope you got a large place? We are coming to yours! Lol, not at all unfortunately, normal sized house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Ive just had a little look and you can stop at the Hilton in Rotterdam this year Fri/Sat 10th July from 69.50 euros for a twin room inc Breakfast http://www.booking.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thats what Im thinking, just not sure how much of a blast it would be with 40 Supras trying to get to Amsterdam driving on the right (wrong) side of the road. No probs - except most would end up in Poland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ_dpc Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'm from around Amsterdam so if i can provide any help or arrange something from here just let me know! Just park all the cars at my place and i will show you why Amsterdam is so famous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmjonny Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 i am up for it hotel for me please, + gives me a date to get my car finished by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoeBlunt Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 lets go this year!! lol i went dam twice last year and will not hesitate to go again, btw i went by car and it wasn't that bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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