Bagpuss Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 53 minutes ago, Haza said: I’d have thought he’d still rode in this as first meeting it’s a opportunity missed to blow away the winter cobwebs and have a competitive practice session- get what your saying though Yep I appreciate what you are saying too. I have read before from other riders that organising Testimonials and suchlike is extremely stressful especially on the day when they are desperate for things to go smoothly, so you can completely understand why some might not want the extra hassle of riding even if it would be a good chance to sharpen their race fitness. The forecast looks good for Sunday so here's hoping for a great meeting, looking forward to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 anyone travelling in from north of King Lynn should be aware of a possible slow down on the A17 Sutton Bridge, has been a nightmare there at times although not sure on what work will be going on on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, stevehone said: anyone travelling in from north of King Lynn should be aware of a possible slow down on the A17 Sutton Bridge, has been a nightmare there at times although not sure on what work will be going on on Sunday Yep, up to 45 minute delays at times. Don't bother with avoiding it by going through Wisbech though as we did that on Monday and it was no better with roadworks in various places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Yep, up to 45 minute delays at times. Don't bother with avoiding it by going through Wisbech though as we did that on Monday and it was no better with roadworks in various places. It has been a nightmare in Wisbech mainly because of the 3 way traffic lights at leverington Road.But much of the traffic has been coming from Sutton Bridge which has made the situation much worse than it should be.Sutton Bridge situation is due to go on until July I think. Would expect the travel situation to be much better on a Sunday though. Looking forward to this already, especially with the weather forecast looking good as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 To add to Steve's message about congestion on the A17, the A47 at Guyhirn has a total closure all weekend. https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/east/a47-guyhirn-junction/ which diverts traffic via the A17.... Leave plenty of time for your journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 hours ago, NeilWatson said: To add to Steve's message about congestion on the A17, the A47 at Guyhirn has a total closure all weekend. https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/east/a47-guyhirn-junction/ which diverts traffic via the A17.... Leave plenty of time for your journey! That has been a pain for over a year now,especially when it has been shut on various weekends. If I was coming from Peterborough on Sunday I would personally go Whittlesey way and then go the back route through Coldham to rejoin the A47 further up either from the B&Q roundabout in Wisbech,or there are more routes to get on the A47 further up.Or you can just carry on through all the back roads to the AFA.It's probably only easy if you know these roads of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 31 minutes ago, tellboy said: That has been a pain for over a year now,especially when it has been shut on various weekends. If I was coming from Peterborough on Sunday I would personally go Whittlesey way and then go the back route through Coldham to rejoin the A47 further up either from the B&Q roundabout in Wisbech,or there are more routes to get on the A47 further up.Or you can just carry on through all the back roads to the AFA.It's probably only easy if you know these roads of course. The road from Friday Bridge through to Elm and the A47 has also been closed recently! Like you I would go via Friday Bridge, Outwell, Stowbridge and Magdalen but I agree that's not easy without local knowledge and/or a very good SatNav. The message has to be leave early and be patient :-) The works at Guyhirn are scheduled to be complete at the end of this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, stevehone said: anyone travelling in from north of King Lynn should be aware of a possible slow down on the A17 Sutton Bridge, has been a nightmare there at times although not sure on what work will be going on on Sunday It's going to be the same the following Sunday for people from Norfolk trying to go to Peterborough for the Ben Fund Meeting. local rag or EDP says that the A47 will be closed for 2-weeks from Wisbech to Peterborough, which includes next Sunday. Sorry, just read the posts above from other people. I shan't bother with the Ben Fund Meeting now. Edited March 18, 2022 by Mimmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, Mimmo said: It's going to be the same the following Sunday for people from Norfolk trying to go to Peterborough for the Ben Fund Meeting. local rag or EDP says that the A47 will be closed for 2-weeks from Wisbech to Peterborough, which includes next Sunday. Sorry, just read the posts above from other people. I shan't bother with the Ben Fund Meeting now. Get the old map book out Mimmo,there is plenty of back roads you can take.Plus it will be a flash back to the good old days where we had to always have a map book in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromBendThree Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 35 minutes ago, tellboy said: Get the old map book out Mimmo,there is plenty of back roads you can take.Plus it will be a flash back to the good old days where we had to always have a map book in the car. Any known works for those of us coming up to King's Lynn from the south for Lewi's meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 hours ago, FromBendThree said: Any known works for those of us coming up to King's Lynn from the south for Lewi's meeting? I think if i was coming from London way i would take the A10 through to Lynn.I don't know of any road works from Stretham to Downham Market at least.There wasn't any road works from Downham to Lynn when i last used the road a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromBendThree Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, tellboy said: I think if i was coming from London way i would take the A10 through to Lynn.I don't know of any road works from Stretham to Downham Market at least.There wasn't any road works from Downham to Lynn when i last used the road a few weeks ago. Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Has it been stated anywhere how much it is to get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellioth4 Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Has it been stated anywhere how much it is to get in? Here is the price info. Adults - £20 OAP £18 Yongsters 13-17 £5 Under 12 - Free Commemorative 48-page souvenir programme - £5 See you on Sunday, looking forward to making the journey there to watch the meeting, will be providing updates too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 21 hours ago, tellboy said: Get the old map book out Mimmo,there is plenty of back roads you can take.Plus it will be a flash back to the good old days where we had to always have a map book in the car. Yee gods, you are as old as me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Roadworks at the leverington turn off in Wisbech are now gone,this should ease the congestion considerably around Wisbech.I can't see there being any problem on Sunday traffic wise through Wisbech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellioth4 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, tellboy said: Roadworks at the leverington turn off in Wisbech are now gone,this should ease the congestion considerably around Wisbech.I can't see there being any problem on Sunday traffic wise through Wisbech. According to Google Maps and roadworks website, the A47 is closed this weekend iin between Wisbech and Thorney. Alternative route will need sourcing for people coming from Peterborough way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 4 hours ago, ellioth4 said: According to Google Maps and roadworks website, the A47 is closed this weekend iin between Wisbech and Thorney. Alternative route will need sourcing for people coming from Peterborough way. Whittlesey then through Coldham would be my choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 Lovely day here in King's Lynn if anyone is thinking of travelling for this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 Hope theres a good turnout for a brave rider who has comeback from some nasty injuries during his career and been a good servant to the stars in particular . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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