CMA (UK) - Run for the Son

Run for the Son 2004

The Run for the Son will involve CMA branches taking part in all or part of a motorcycle run around Britain, taking the form of two runs, both starting from The Lighthouse Foundation's buildings in Widnes and ending at St George's Church, Doncaster.

This page details the route, indicating places and times where you may leave or join the ride, rules of the ride and other information you should know.

Starting Point:

The Run for the Son 2004 starts from The Lighthouse Foundation, 82 Lugsdale Road, Widnes (see map). The church centre will be open from 6.00pm on Friday evening, 18th June. The building is opposite a B&Q superstore.

Follow A557 (A568) from M62 J7. Follow A557 form M56 J12

The runs will begin PROMPTLY at 10.00am on Saturday 19th June.

The Northern Run

Will depart Widnes at 10.15am. Stops to leave/join the ride will be approximately as follows:

Est. Arr/Dep Times	Stopping Points
Saturday
Dep. 10.15am	Widnes, Lighthouse Foundation
11.30am / 12.00pm	Carnforth (M6 J35, "Truckhaven" on west side of M6)
1.00pm / 2.00pm	Penrith (M6 J40 with A66) - Lunch
3.15pm / 4.00pm	Moffatt, (A74(M) J15, take A701 into Moffatt, "Rumbly Tum" café on Moffatt main street)
5.00pm / 5.30pm	Hamilton Services (M74 northbound between, J6 and J5)
Arr. 6.30pm	Alloa, Alloa Christian Centre
Sunday
Dep. 9.30am	Alloa, Alloa Christian Centre
10.30am / 10.45am	Dalkeith (Fordell Service Station, A68 out of Dalkeith)
12.00pm / 1.00pm	Powburn Services (A687) - Lunch
2.00pm / 2.15pm	Washington Services (A1)
3.00pm / 3.30pm	Scotch Corner (A1)
4.30pm / 5.00pm	Sherburn-in-Elmet (follow A1222 from A1 junction south of jctn with A63)
Arr. 5.30pm	Doncaster (St George's church) We are invited to a Songs of Praise at 6.30pm

The Southern Run

Will depart Widnes at 10.00am. Stops to leave/join the ride will be approximately as follows:

Est. Arr/Dep Times	Stopping Points
Saturday
Dep. 10.00am	Widnes, Lighthouse Foundation
11.00am / 11.30am	Stafford (Risingbrook Baptist Church, A449 into Stafford from M6 J13, next to Royal Oak pub)
1.00pm / 2.00pm	Tewkesbury (M5 J9) follow Evesham.Harry Ramsden etc. ca. &quater; mile on A46) - Lunch
2.30pm / 2.45pm	Ross on Wye (Ross Spur services)
3.45pm / 4.30pm	Bristol, Cribbs Causeway (Morrison's supermarket)
5.45pm / 6.15pm	Chieveley Services (A34/M4 junction north of Newbury)
Arr. 7.30pm	Horley, Sussex (Horley Baptist Church, Albert Rd, off A23)
Sunday
Dep. 10.00am	Horley
11.00am / 11.30am	Thurrock Services (M25, northbound)
12.45pm / 1.45pm	Cambridge (Cambridge Services, A14 Jctn 28) - Lunch
3.00pm / 3.45 pm	Grantham, (Gonerby Services, A1/B1174)
Arr 5.00pm	Doncaster (St George's church) We are invited to a Songs of Praise at 6.30pm

Overnight stops:

Will be in dormitory accommodation on hall floors. A light breakfast will be provided by the host branch for a small fee. Hosts will NOT be providing an evening meal.

Rules of the Ride:

Your motorcycle should be legal and roadworthy and capable of the sections of the ride you have chosen to join.

Your motorcycle should be capable of maintaining a cruising speed of 60mph. If you have a small capacity or low powered motorcycle, consider completing parts of the ride separately from the main convoy.

In the event of breakdown etc. you are fully responsible for costs and arrangements of repair/recovery and your own return home. At designated stops, your first responsibility is to refuel to ensure you are able to reach the next stop.

At each stage there will be a leader of the ride, who will give direction as required. The authority of the leader is to be respected.

Each individual is responsible for their own safety and for making riding decisions as traffic situations arise.

Remember you are Riding for the Son!

CMA

Christian Motorcyclists' Association (UK)

CMA (UK) - Run for the Son

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