Afghan Heroes Mothers' Day run - 3 April 2011

[Bounce]

The weather does not come into it, but would be nice.

I'd prefer a sunny day to a rainy one...

 

[MGJ]

I'd prefer a sunny day to a rainy one...

I think the men and women you give us the chance to do what we want to do each day, would also like not to be shot at.

Being wet for a day is such a small price to pay

 

[a485gag]

I think the men and women you give us the chance to do what we want to do each day, would also like not to be shot at.

Being wet for a day is such a small price to pay

Bert,
Very true but it is still nice to have a sunny remembrance day.... Here's looking forward to next Sunday.....

Graeme

 

[MGJ]

Bert,
Very true but it is still nice to have a sunny remembrance day.... Here's looking forward to next Sunday.....

Graeme

Sun is on my wish list for sure

 

[Bounce]

I think the men and women you give us the chance to do what we want to do each day, would also like not to be shot at.

Being wet for a day is such a small price to pay

Don't dis-agree @ all with the sentiment & cause, and never will; the sooner global conflict comes to an end & the British Armed Forces are on UK terra firma, the better...

Was just hoping for a sunny day; if it rains, then so be it...

 

[MGJ]

Just for info, The petrol station next to the Oakdean cafe also opens at 6am.

See you Sunday chaps.

 

[g.s.john]

Morning chaps would you mind if i joined you for the return ride from the red lion if that is OK what time approx will you be there?

 

[JoeC]

Morning chaps would you mind if i joined you for the return ride from the red lion if that is OK what time approx will you be there?

No idea really, it's one of those days where we have to go with the flow. Guessing 11:30 but literally stabbing in the dark.

 

[g.s.john]

OK all being well i will see you there 1130 ish

 

[MGJ]

No idea really, it's one of those days where we have to go with the flow. Guessing 11:30 but literally stabbing in the dark.

11.30 only if a lot better than last year, think we left the runway around 1.30pm last year, that was a 9am start as well.


Also at the end of the day I'm just going to shoot off and make my own way back.

 

[JoeC]

We'll revise the route to go home after we have had lunch.
My A road route home is about 4.5 hrs with a fuel stop and a tea/pee stop at Newlands Corner.
If time is against us we can take motorway which is half the time.

DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR WRIST BAND, BIKE TAG AND DOCS

Also your own flask of tea and snacks if you wish to.
Weather is 13-15C with showers expected.

Good luck one and all.

 

[RD.]

11.30 only if a lot better than last year, think we left the runway around 1.30pm last year, that was a 9am start as well.

Hope they're more efficient and regimented this year.

Reportedly, last year 20,000 bikers / bikes attended the event, this year numbers are limited to 10,000 although still a huge event, with numbers halved the event should be somewhat easier to manage and traffic more flowing (fingers crossed).

Also at the end of the day I'm just going to shoot off and make my own way back.

Why the hurry Mike?
Not stopping and having some R&R with your buddies (ahem..... some new ones too ) at The Red Lion would be a crime.
Banter, bollox, beer (or tea if you prefer ) and food.

See you all at Membury Services at 0800hrs.

Regards,

Richard.

 

[MGJ]

Why the hurry Mike?

Trust me you will have had enough of me waiting on the run way

Now going to mount the cage on the bike for HB

 

[JoeC]

Trust me you will have had enough of me waiting on the run way

I second that

 

[JoeC]

Well, tomorrow is almost upon us and below is my final list.
There is a petrol station up the road from the Oakdene (thanks for the reminder Mike) so fill up with fuel (it's due to open at 06:00) before coming to the cafe. However, would suggest you don't leave it until then in case it is closed.

Meeting at the Oakdene for 06:30 departure :
•Keith Bouncer (Keith)
•JoeC (Joe)
•Harlequin (Mike)
•GS or Bust (Nigel)
•BeamerJon (Jon)
•Dean2403 (Dean)
•Dxtans (David)
•Bert The Tigger (Mike)


Picking up M25 J8 (06:30 meet for 06:50 departure) :
•a485gag (Graeme)
•friend of a485gag (Keith)
•sidpick (Sid)


Meeting up M4 Membury Services west bound BP fuel station :
•RD. (Richard)
•Friend of RD (Nigel)
•Nigel's brother (Andy)
•Dvcress (Dave)


Route there -
M25 & M4. 132 miles - approx 2hrs with no breaks (as per Google).
Fuel / pee stop on M4 Membury services (J14-15).

Return route -
Meet up at the Hilton Hotel car park over the M4 J16 flyover where we will then go via ...
B4005, A4361, A4, A339, A287, A31 and A25. 123 miles - approx 4hrs with no breaks (as per Google).
Stop off at The Red Lion in Avebury ( www.red-lion-pub-avebury.co.uk ) for something to eat, then a quick break at Newlands Corner finishing at Oakdene.
Fuel stop - somewhere along the route if required but let me know before we set off.

 

[sidpick]

still meeting Graeme at Crawley, 0630

Adventurer will be meeting us on route at JN9 M25 be a joy to ride with some GSers after a long stint away!

See you all in the morning

Sid

 

[MGJ]

Nice ride today Joe

 

[Bounce]

Top marks Joe C for le organisation, and making sure we all got there, and together.

Enjoyed meeting a few tossers, and look forward to bevvies with those that are @ the camp @ the end of April...

 

[MGJ]

Top marks Joe C for le organisation, and making sure we all got there, and together.

Enjoyed meeting a few tossers, and look forward to bevvies with those that are @ the camp @ the end of April...

But you know me, oh not that kind of tosser

 

[Pauly S]

c'mon then

wheres the piccies?
wheres the vid?