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Posted By: Mark 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 9:33am
2015 Wirral Egg Run
Merseyside Police is calling on riders to enjoy themselves safely and responsibly during this year’s planned Wirral Egg Run event which is due to take place on Sunday, 22 March.

The riders are expected to gather at New Brighton Dips at 11am and will then follow a pre-determined route which ends at Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge. The event seeks to raise money for a number of local charities.

Officers are calling on all those taking part to do so safely and responsibly and are also reminding motorists that roads on the route are likely to be extremely busy from 11am and into the afternoon.

Area Commander for Wirral, Chief Superintendent John Martin, said: "The majority of people taking part are there to raise money for good causes and to enjoy themselves safely.

"I'd urge everyone taking part to make sure they stick to the Highway Code and don't put themselves or other riders or pedestrians at risk by speeding. This should make sure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable day.

"I’d also remind everyone that the roads are likely to be really busy on the day of the event and motorists may want to think about their route to help avoid any congestion."

Anyone who has concerns about the event can call officers on the 101 number.

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Posted By: Mark Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 9:35am
Im confused.
I thought the police tried to stop all of this. ??

And now it's friendly advice.
Posted By: Dilly Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 9:39am
Yes they did Mark but I think they know it will go on with or without their approval. Power to the people ! It's something I look forward to every year.
Posted By: derekdwc Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 9:42am
A link to a map on the police site showing the route they are taking would have been of use or a list of the roads with a rough timetable
Posted By: GeeMeister Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 9:43am
I've ridden most of them since the start, since it took off it's became so big it became a matter of funding. It's not that the police want to stop it as such, they don't get funding for the event which costs thousands to manage, apparently.
Posted By: GeeMeister Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 9:51am
Originally Posted by derekdwc
A link to a map on the police site showing the route they are taking would have been of use or a list of the roads with a rough timetable

As the charity wound up in 2013 I don't know if anyone is producing an official route plan. It usually starts at 11am and goes from New Brighton to Thornton Hough via West Kirby,Hoylake,Heswall - Chester High Road, then through to Thornton Hough and then to Clatterbridge roundabout/hospital.
Posted By: Salmon Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 10:01am
This gives lots of details including the route and links to the charities.
http://wirraleggrun.org/about-the-ride/
Posted By: GeeMeister Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 10:11am
Thanks for that Salmon, I was lead to believe all the old organisers had quit through lack of funds etc. I'm glad to see they kept going. Sadly, I no longer ride.
Posted By: Dilly Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 11:09am
Sorry to hear you no longer ride Gee, hope you still manage to get down and see it. It's a must to watch.
Posted By: GeeMeister Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 11:31am
Yes I do Dilly, my daughter had taken my place and rides one of my old XV1000, it's a great site.
Posted By: Dilly Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 1:09pm
Hope she has a good and safe ride. I would say I would look out for her but that would be like looking for a needle in a hay stack smile
Posted By: Mark Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 5:24pm
The Route

Posted By: j_demo Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 21st Mar 2015 6:49pm
forgot this was this weekend, sadly i'll only catch the very start of it (happily i'm close to the start line) because i'll then be going to watch liverpool beat man U xD
Posted By: Smiler_ Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 2:55pm
Just got back after doing this, brilliant atmosphere excellent weather I loved every minute of it.
Posted By: GeeMeister Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 5:29pm
Nice one Peter, glad you enjoyed it.
Posted By: GaryFromWirral Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 6:10pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMC6anExkc

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Have recorded 3 videos .... The other 2 I will post as they upload (taking ages) Loved the rumbling concrete and smell of petrol !!!!
Posted By: fish5133 Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 9:13pm
Plenty bikers coming from Liverpool today as I went through tunnel and only paid £1.70 each way one coin at a time as suggested.
Posted By: GaryFromWirral Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 10:14pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vA5_4Aw0eo

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Posted By: GaryFromWirral Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 10:15pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab2ZJZ1-TE0

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Posted By: Mark Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 22nd Mar 2015 10:35pm
Thanks for Sharing Garry from Wirral.
Posted By: diggingdeeper Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 23rd Mar 2015 12:11am
Between 6pm and 7:30pm there were loads of police and ambulance flying around on blues and twos in all directions, I was wondering if that was related to the usual post-run burn-up?
Posted By: GaryFromWirral Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 24th Mar 2015 12:08am
No problem , glad the weather was nice and sunny for all who attended
Posted By: Moonstar Re: 2015 Wirral Egg Run - 24th Mar 2015 4:28pm
Driving along the prom this morning towards Harrison Drive I noticed a bunch of flowers attached to one of the benches. I supposed that there had been an 'incident' but have not heard of anything in that location.
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