Backroader
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It is not that far in the scheme of things. Knock a few (hundred) trees down and I could see you.
18th November Hampshire and Surrey Green laning
- Thread starter dxwalt
- Start date
1130cc
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I commute up to Farnham everyday.
Most days I go past the bottom end of the Greatham road, and on up through Selbourne.
In the depths of Winter I go through Bordon, avoiding the icy roads the other way.
Normally there around 08:20-08:30
Wave if either of you see me
Most days I go past the bottom end of the Greatham road, and on up through Selbourne.
In the depths of Winter I go through Bordon, avoiding the icy roads the other way.
Normally there around 08:20-08:30
Wave if either of you see me
Geta Wiggle-on
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david
sorry can't it sunday looks like i've got to work the weekend
gutted have a good one dave
sorry can't it sunday looks like i've got to work the weekend
gutted have a good one dave
All packed and ready to roll.
Looking forward to a great day's riding.
Looking forward to a great day's riding.
falloffalot
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ride out 18th nov.
Hi Dave remember me? the kdx kid the one who left you in my blue haze! cough ! splutter! ITS LIKE A FOG BACK ERE! you said. Had me crying with laughter in me lid! I was wondering if i could join you again,had so much fun last time. maybe turn ya to the blue side eh?
Cheers mate .
Colin 07974 237018
Hi Dave remember me? the kdx kid the one who left you in my blue haze! cough ! splutter! ITS LIKE A FOG BACK ERE! you said. Had me crying with laughter in me lid! I was wondering if i could join you again,had so much fun last time. maybe turn ya to the blue side eh?
Cheers mate .
Colin 07974 237018
falloffalot
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ride out 18th nov.
Cool mate, see ya there:
Cool mate, see ya there:
Ok the riders for tomorrow are
Dxwalt
Pinkytiff
Windychuffer
Greg M
Bandit
Speedking
Falloffalot
1130
Hopefully I haven't missed anyone.
It's going to be muddy, wet, chalky and slippy,,,,what fun! As the light starts to go at about 3.30 ish I will aim to be back in Greatham around then. I have about 65 miles planned with another few is reserve if needed. See you all at 9.30 and we will be on the road at 10.00. You have my number if you have any problems.
David
Dxwalt
Pinkytiff
Windychuffer
Greg M
Bandit
Speedking
Falloffalot
1130
Hopefully I haven't missed anyone.
It's going to be muddy, wet, chalky and slippy,,,,what fun! As the light starts to go at about 3.30 ish I will aim to be back in Greatham around then. I have about 65 miles planned with another few is reserve if needed. See you all at 9.30 and we will be on the road at 10.00. You have my number if you have any problems.
David
bandit
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Morning
Sorry not going to make it.
Have a good day.
Sorry not going to make it.
Have a good day.
1130cc
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Just got a call to say my buyer wants to come earlier so that he can get an earlier ferry.
I'm not going to be able to make it now.
Tis a shame as I wanted to ride some of the lanes in my own backyard, plus I have no one to ride with.
Maybe next time (fingers crossed)
I'm not going to be able to make it now.
Tis a shame as I wanted to ride some of the lanes in my own backyard, plus I have no one to ride with.
Maybe next time (fingers crossed)
pinkytiff
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Keep an eye out 1130, I'm local too & often out in the area, happy to have some more company
You did miss a good day tho, it's not often the host drowns... Waiting for the pictures:
1130cc
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Pinkytiff: Thanks for the offer, I'll have to sort smething out.
Beware, I am n00b, it has been a longtime since I played properly so will tire quickly.
Time to make use of tge gym membership me thinks
Beware, I am n00b, it has been a longtime since I played properly so will tire quickly.
Time to make use of tge gym membership me thinks
Work in progress ....
David, having shipped water, make for a safe harbour
The Good Ship BMW now beached ....
Mike checks depth of channel
Periscope depth
Mike catches a crab
WindyChuffer
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That water was indeed cold and my plums have only just warmed up (its ~10pm).
Nothing like an impromptu bike-fix lesson and practical. This time was about rescuing a drowned bike and tow starting.
Was a good day folks. Thx.
Mike.
Nothing like an impromptu bike-fix lesson and practical. This time was about rescuing a drowned bike and tow starting.
Was a good day folks. Thx.
Mike.
Think this was the last time
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246599
And almost 2 years to the day to!
Thank you for everyone's help yesterday after my encounter with a puddle the size of a lake. I knew it was deep but not so deep that it couldn't be ridden, the poor bike got a little damp and as you will see from the pictures it wasn't very well and need a little rest. Note to self "no more trips down that lane until the summer or alternatively let some else go first!!!!!!" Up until the drowning it was a great day with no real offs although Greg did have a little rest on a steep chalky climb ( picture to follow). As predicted there was a great deal of mud, chalk and water ( aaargh!). The mud and chalk provide great entertainment and at times left you feeling like a passenger as the bike slid left and right and basically went wherever it wanted to.
Unfortunately we didn't have time for water lane due to the previously mentioned lake incident. As a result of the failed water crossing I ended up pushing the bike down the remain length of the lane where I met up with the rest of the group, for some reason they didn't want to try it through the lake! Hardly able to stand up or speak when I got to the road I gratefully accepted Greg offered to try bump starting the bike. After narrowly missing a police 4x4 to my amazement he got the bike going. It was getting late now and the light was starting to fade so with a steaming bike we headed back to Greatham.
Once back back home I set about draining the oil and flushing it through the system. The first lot I drained resembled slightly brown single cream which I'm sure is not the right colour for engine oil, with each subsequence oil change things got better and finally on the 4th flush all was back to normal. I will give it one more change this week once I have a new filter and it should be fighting fit again.
Hopefully we can get back into the winter routine of a trip out onto the lanes once a month, if anyone else wants to lead a ride please post a dates
Finally I must commend Mike for his commitment to helping his fellow rider in need, with a complete disregard to the well being of his crown jewels he waded waist deep through the puddle (lake) to help me drag the bike onto dry land, meanwhile Colin took the longer but drier route around the obstacle, probably the more sensible approach.
I hope everyone had a safe journey home and I look forward to the next trip out.
David
Unfortunately we didn't have time for water lane due to the previously mentioned lake incident. As a result of the failed water crossing I ended up pushing the bike down the remain length of the lane where I met up with the rest of the group, for some reason they didn't want to try it through the lake! Hardly able to stand up or speak when I got to the road I gratefully accepted Greg offered to try bump starting the bike. After narrowly missing a police 4x4 to my amazement he got the bike going. It was getting late now and the light was starting to fade so with a steaming bike we headed back to Greatham.
Once back back home I set about draining the oil and flushing it through the system. The first lot I drained resembled slightly brown single cream which I'm sure is not the right colour for engine oil, with each subsequence oil change things got better and finally on the 4th flush all was back to normal. I will give it one more change this week once I have a new filter and it should be fighting fit again.
Hopefully we can get back into the winter routine of a trip out onto the lanes once a month, if anyone else wants to lead a ride please post a dates
Finally I must commend Mike for his commitment to helping his fellow rider in need, with a complete disregard to the well being of his crown jewels he waded waist deep through the puddle (lake) to help me drag the bike onto dry land, meanwhile Colin took the longer but drier route around the obstacle, probably the more sensible approach.
I hope everyone had a safe journey home and I look forward to the next trip out.
David
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Backroader
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I am going to take a really wild guess...........
Are those last 2 pictures out the back end of Empshott Green, what they call Buttons Lane and goes by Keyham Farm, by the hop field on the left as you go up to the top, where you would cross a minor road and then eventually come out on the Selborne/East Tisted road ?
If by chance I am right then the first bit I would have thought was unclimbable. Probably I am wrong though.
Are those last 2 pictures out the back end of Empshott Green, what they call Buttons Lane and goes by Keyham Farm, by the hop field on the left as you go up to the top, where you would cross a minor road and then eventually come out on the Selborne/East Tisted road ?
If by chance I am right then the first bit I would have thought was unclimbable. Probably I am wrong though.
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