(Posted this in "Future Tour Suggestions" but double-posting here for more exposure, discussion, etc):
Here's a thought that has been formulating in my head for 2016 - jumping the gun a bit, I know. How about an RV ride involving the good people of CC Ecosse and those fine North of England types?
Let me explain: We pick a nice location to visit, i.e. Northumberland, Durham, Lake District, Peaks, etc; we find out how many are interested; we book accommodation; we head there for a weekend from our relative locations; we meet-up with the Northern CC'ers; we make merry! Other CC'ers would be welcome to join us either for the day or the whole weekend - locals could organise rides to "show us the sights".
Probably close to the border makes sense, so it's within a days cycling for the majority.
Can be discussed further on this years tour - just thought I'd put it out there for thoughts, suggestions, poo-pooing, etc.