Fish Dash anyone?

[martinvrs]

All Tarmac is it?

 

[PeterNI]

All Tarmac is it?

There will be no off roading Sir, except for a small forde, but this can be avoided without much hassle, (only reason it's in is to give Jocksers bike a wash).

It's a fairly long spin so a good brekkie would be a good idea as lunch may be around 2pm +/- depending on the pace of the group.
It would be good meet a few new faces.
Peter

 

[martinvrs]

That'll be grand, might tag along if weather is on our side. Got enough of a drenching on Tuesday to last me a while.

 

[Ogmios]

We'll have to "see how it goes" after Saturday.
We may be totally knackered having spent the day at a Scooter show!
Fingers crossed.

 

[DrFarkoff]

Typical the time yous are meeting in Newry We're up here or in Donegal LOL

Besides Gertie the 1200 needs an FD overhaul

 

[NI Phil]

I'm out due to FD problems too - won't get the FD back until at least the 16th July

 

[Jockser]

Typical the time yous are meeting in Newry We're up here or in Donegal LOL

That's why we're goin' to Newry

won't get the FD back until at least the 16th July

You'd probably still catch up with us

 

[DrFarkoff]

That's why we're goin' to Newry

I must remember till get the fella in the garage till bring yer a sponge and a bucket of hot soapy water till wash yer bike!

Not sure which would faint first The bike or you !

 

[Jockser]

I must remember till get the fella in the garage till bring yer a sponge and a bucket of hot soapy water till wash yer bike!

Good idea Jay, nobody'd recognise me with a clean bike
It'd have to be HG Newry's bike cleaner though, wouldn't it

 

[Jockser]

Just a bunch of riders out for a spin, at their own pace, care of the drop of system!

Someone will be along anytime to explain the system!

I know most of you have used the 'drop-off system' before but I'll let the bould Daithi explain it for those who haven't

The whole idea behind the system of riding called the drop off system, is to provide a series of movable markers for all the riders in the group to follow, irrespective of any gaps which have occurred in the ride, so that riders don't have to "keep up" with the rider in front.

It acknowledges the fact that the ride can get strung out over a long distance, due to a variety of reasons - e.g. road works, traffic lights, give way junctions, roundabouts etc. Also, not all riders will have access to a map, and might be on unfamiliar roads.

It allows the riders to ride at their own pace without worrying about keeping up, getting lost, or which way to go.

How it works :

The Drop off system will be explained to all riders in a briefing at the start of the ride, where riders should get to know their colleagues. The group will have a designated 'LEADER' and a 'SWEEPER'. The positions of these two riders will not change throughout the run. They will be introduced to all the riders in that group and be easily identified by a day-glow jacket or other identifier if possible.

Riders in the group may alter their own relative positions as they see fit whilst out on the road providing they always remain between "Leader" and "Sweeper".

When the Ride Leader makes a direction change at a junction or roundabout the new direction of travel should be marked by the rider directly behind the ride leader, (The Marker). To do this, the Marker should pull in at the side of the road, in a safe place where he/she will be visible to the rest of the riders, so the direction can be indicated to the following riders.

It is most important that the marker stops in a position where :-

It is safe to do so.

They do not put themselves at any risk.

The rest of the ride can see them clearly as they approach the direction change.

The Marker :

Should maintain that position until he/she can rejoin the rear of the section in front of the approaching Sweeper.

The Sweeper will always try to give sufficient space for this to happen otherwise the Marker should allow the Sweeper to pass, then overtake when a suitable opportunity presents it self, thus re-establishing the correct running order.

It could happen that number two rider forgets to mark a direction change - in which case the next rider (Number three) should take it upon himself to drop off and mark the direction change to prevent the chain from breaking.

Do Note :

It is always better to mark all direction changes rather than assume that the route is so obvious it is not worth doing.

Remember :

As number two rider, you might think the ride direction is apparent - but you don't know when the riders behind might get split up, and one of them might not be familiar with the junction in question.

Please :

Any riders wishing to fall out from the group or who have a breakdown should report, en route, to the Sweeper who will note the situation and act accordingly.


If it is impossible to mark a direction change because of the danger to the Marker or other road users it is better that the direction change goes unmarked. Sometimes the Marker can park up safely a short distance away and return to the direction change on foot to direct followers.

Speed limits should be observed at all times.

However, in this imperfect world, the group may sometimes become very 'strung out', causing anxiety to some riders, and the Leader may then decide to stop, in a safe place, to allow the group to re-form before continuing.

Always ride for yourself and within your own capabilities and enjoy the spin.

Daithi.

The last line is probably the most important of all

 

[Ravenbyrne]

Will there be smoke breaks :cool

 

[PeterNI]

Yes smoke breaks.....

.....and toilets for the ladies

 

[Hairnet600]

cake break for joch

 

[Jockser]

cake break for joch

Of course

 

[Ravenbyrne]

Of course

Ya better remember to bring a little overseas money with ya

 

[Jockser]

Ya better remember to bring a little overseas money with ya

Where am I gonna find a foreign exchange this hour of the evening ?

 

[PeterNI]

The Ulster Bank may be open in the morning

 

[big fella]

Doubtful

Lads an unforeseen circumstance means that in all probability I won't make the dash today. If I can make it I'll be at the petrol station on the warren point rd for10.30. Otherwise carry on without me.
Bf

 

[jacro]

Count me out too. Have a good one!

 

[PeterNI]

Looks like we in for a dry day too