The Bluebell Run
This was a superbly organised event based around the country lanes of Gloucester, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire using a Tulip road book. Total event mileage was 122 so plenty of driving and navigation called for. There were indeed still Bluebells out in many of the route waypoints and the scenery was lovely, especially so through the Forest of Dean.
Originally there were 7 WFTR cars and 14 booked in to attend the event and for our 2 night stay over having early registered to participate. Such was the popularity of this event all 60 places were sold out within 8 hours of the entry list opening. Two cars did not depart from home location, one car made it, but was unable to participate, so 4 cars started and 3 completed the course.
Notwithstanding all of the difficulties such as traffic jams on a boiling hot Friday pm during the run down to the hotel in Monmouth we all had a lovely weekend. The warm weather endured for a pleasant run home on Sunday.
Friday night in the Mexican Restaurant – ’twas very spicy
Starting from Hopewell Colliery, James and Trisha are waiting their turn.
Lynda studying the Tulip book before the start
Barry chatting to Mike at the start
The lunch stop at The Crown Pub in Longtown – Josie waiting for a bit of cheese 😉
James and Trisha admiring the views across Olchan Valley
Some of the lovely roads and scenery
Maybe a comfort stop for Josie
Kevin admiring his car
James and Trisha’s stop on the way home at Swindon & Cricklade Railway for refreshments
