Frankton Trail

[bootneck]

anyone fancy doing the Frankton Trail next year? not for coin, just the fun of it

Take a Bergan, a bivvie and we`re away

[Sisyphus]

What?? 100 miles! Is it by bike, car or microlight???

[harry hackedoff]

Nice thought, Bootneck. Rob could be the Gestapo
It`d be fantastic to see the route and I`ll bet the locals give you a great reception mate. Put the bite on Sully, he`ll be up for it
Aye,

[bootneck]

What?? 100 miles! Is it by bike, car or microlight???

I thought a nice little YOMP to remember the guys who paid the ultimate price, and to Bill Sparkes DSM, who was a living Legend.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

[Sully]

I'll definitely do it one day. I've never been prone to hero-worship, apart from my dad, but I must admit to being a fan of Bill Sparks.

Also, the site of that White Ensign charging through the corn and maize fields (instead of across the wilds of Dartmoor) is almost too much to resist.

Problem is I've made some plans next year to do some cycling around (well, up, really) Alpe d'Huez and Mt Ventoux (where Tom Simpson, the only serious British challenger for the Tour, died of exhaustion with his final words being "get me back on my bike"). As my jollies are limited these days I'm already committed Trev but if it all falls through (or I bottle it) the Frankton Trail sounds just the ticket

[ChrisB]

Does anyone know where I can obtain accurate details of the route - if it's known in detail?

Thanks,

Chris

[flo]

put me and mr T down.

[bootneck]

Does anyone know where I can obtain accurate details of the route - if it's known in detail?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris, there was an article in the Globe & Buster, a call to them, and/or the Corps Museum would see you right

[El Prez]

http://www.royalmarinesofficialsite.co. ... trail.html

[ChrisB]

Thanks guys.

There's not too much info on that site, Rob. I'd checked it previously.

Will try the G&L and Corps Museum.

Chris

[bootneck]

I'll definitely do it one day. I've never been prone to hero-worship, apart from my dad, but I must admit to being a fan of Bill Sparks.

Also, the site of that White Ensign charging through the corn and maize fields (instead of across the wilds of Dartmoor) is almost too much to resist.

Problem is I've made some plans next year to do some cycling around (well, up, really) Alpe d'Huez and Mt Ventoux (where Tom Simpson, the only serious British challenger for the Tour, died of exhaustion with his final words being "get me back on my bike"). As my jollies are limited these days I'm already committed Trev but if it all falls through (or I bottle it) the Frankton Trail sounds just the ticket

Sully, I`ll hopefully do it next year, and have a tot for the guys, make sure you have a tot for Tom, at the top of the hill. After all Sully, theres always 2005 as well
Don`t forget your puncture repair outfit