19-07-2020, 10:43 AM
(19-07-2020, 09:10 AM)Chris Garner Wrote:(18-07-2020, 10:16 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: The Fosse Way is a fantastic road - perfect for Sevens, it will be an excellent adventure.
I would take slight issue with Ruairidh in as much the stretch between Lincoln and Leicester, 52 miles or so, is a fast, dual carraigeway - motorway like. I agree though, south of Leicester the A46 is a lovely road. It used to be even more so before we lost the many elms bordering the road to Dutch Elm Disease.
Lincoln to Leicester may well be a fast dual carriageway, but I would suggest it is not motorway-like! I would have great reservations on tackling the M1 in the Nottingham/Leicester area in an Austin Seven, but have no qualms with using the A46 on a regular basis; it is generally lightly trafficked, and I have never had a moment's concern in my Seven. The surface is good and the gradients not severe, such that I can cruise at 45mph and average 40+mph with no stress. Negotiating Leicester itself can be a bit stressful, but thereafter the old Fosse Way (B4114, B4455 and A429) all the way to Moreton is a delight.