Goodwood 'Convoy' ride-out Saturday, February 28th
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oldrascal
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Hey TheStig, be great to meet you and of course you can stroke your old bike. 
Anyhow, I'll be interested in hearing how you have got on with your FJR. And your offer of 'Sweeper' is gratefully accepted. See ya there.
OldRascal
GreatScott
PJ1200
Anonymous
Scuba-Sparky
The Slow Granger *
Prattapillar
Parkys100
Beck
Twizzle
autogs
chod *
the-other-bradders *
Haggisblower*
g.s.john *
horse
dizzyrascal
ncpierce (probably)
markblox
strider
pukmeister *
brig + mrs.brig
TheStig (official 'Sweeper' to the Convoy)
Anyhow, I'll be interested in hearing how you have got on with your FJR. And your offer of 'Sweeper' is gratefully accepted. See ya there.
OldRascal
GreatScott
PJ1200
Anonymous
Scuba-Sparky
The Slow Granger *
Prattapillar
Parkys100
Beck
Twizzle
autogs
chod *
the-other-bradders *
Haggisblower*
g.s.john *
horse
dizzyrascal
ncpierce (probably)
markblox
strider
pukmeister *
brig + mrs.brig
TheStig (official 'Sweeper' to the Convoy)
PJ1200
Registered user
oldrascal
Registered user
Just in case anyone coming on the rideout missed the earlier post, here is the reference again to a detailed explanation of the 'Drop-Off' system we will be trying to use:
That said, this particular instruction leaflet seems to have been written by a Company Sergeant Major having a mid-life crisis
and we will probably be just a biit more relaxed. 
Of course its good to be safe though.
That said, this particular instruction leaflet seems to have been written by a Company Sergeant Major having a mid-life crisis
and we will probably be just a biit more relaxed. Of course its good to be safe though.
Horse1200
Registered user
Take it there isnt going to be offroad sections to this little trek...?
Anyone going from basingstoke area, could meet up on the way down to goodwood.
Looking forward to it.
Anyone going from basingstoke area, could meet up on the way down to goodwood.
Looking forward to it.
Pathologic
Registered user
Just spotted this
Physio Jo and I will come down if we can. Verterans of the Captain's ring
Hope to see you then.
Physio Jo and I will come down if we can. Verterans of the Captain's ring
Hope to see you then.
the-other-bradders
Guest
Take it there isnt going to be offroad sections to this little trek...?
Anyone going from basingstoke area, could meet up on the way down to goodwood.
Looking forward to it.
could meet at Loomies? then head off 272 and take the harting road after Petersfield....not off road but nice road
Brig
Registered user
goodwood
I have just read the rules on formation dancing ,sorry riding to which I have two questions
1.Is one permitted to fart against the wind
b.since when was being a member of MENSA a prerequisite of going on a bike run.
Ride free bro's
I have just read the rules on formation dancing ,sorry riding to which I have two questions
1.Is one permitted to fart against the wind
b.since when was being a member of MENSA a prerequisite of going on a bike run.
Ride free bro's
the-other-bradders
Guest
Any room for anymore, had my GS 3 weeks yet to go for good ride due to weather, work etc,
I will be coming from work, so should make goodwood, if not I will head for loomies midday.
Dazzle.(blue /white 1150)
I will be coming from work, so should make goodwood, if not I will head for loomies midday.
Dazzle.(blue /white 1150)
oldrascal
Registered user
My giddy Aunt but we have some right little humorists here - it strikes me that a plentiful supply of Kleenex be needed to wipe away the tears of mirth they cause during the ride.
And as to meeting-up along the route and even doing your own thing, that's great and everyone needs to enjoy the ride in their own way. As long as those who are not into the more regulated nucleus (he's been at the black stuff
) ............er, as I was saying, those of a more 'free-wheeling' nature.........don't frighten the bejasus out of the more tender souls who prefer structure and order.
So here's the latest estimate of the 25 so far intending to turn-up:
OldRascal
GreatScott
PJ1200
Anonymous
Scuba-Sparky
The Slow Granger *
Prattapillar
Parkys100
Beck
Twizzle
autogs
chod *
the-other-bradders *
Haggisblower*
g.s.john *
horse
dizzyrascal
ncpierce (probably)
markblox
strider
pukmeister *
brig + mrs.brig
TheStig (official 'Sweeper' to the Convoy)
Patholgic & physio Joe
Dazzle
A final point, can we have a volunteer for Lead-Rider?
Preferably someone who has done it before using the Drop-Off system. I have to count myself out as I haven't had the experience and, with 2 weeks still left, we are becoming a pretty large group which will need some managing to avoid losing riders in the dark depths of the native Sussex/Hampshire border country.
And as to meeting-up along the route and even doing your own thing, that's great and everyone needs to enjoy the ride in their own way. As long as those who are not into the more regulated nucleus (he's been at the black stuff
) ............er, as I was saying, those of a more 'free-wheeling' nature.........don't frighten the bejasus out of the more tender souls who prefer structure and order.So here's the latest estimate of the 25 so far intending to turn-up:
OldRascal
GreatScott
PJ1200
Anonymous
Scuba-Sparky
The Slow Granger *
Prattapillar
Parkys100
Beck
Twizzle
autogs
chod *
the-other-bradders *
Haggisblower*
g.s.john *
horse
dizzyrascal
ncpierce (probably)
markblox
strider
pukmeister *
brig + mrs.brig
TheStig (official 'Sweeper' to the Convoy)
Patholgic & physio Joe
Dazzle
A final point, can we have a volunteer for Lead-Rider?
Preferably someone who has done it before using the Drop-Off system. I have to count myself out as I haven't had the experience and, with 2 weeks still left, we are becoming a pretty large group which will need some managing to avoid losing riders in the dark depths of the native Sussex/Hampshire border country.
ooohh are we going to have a ride captain like the hardly boys
Horse1200
Registered user
The more i read this thread the more i have to larf.
with a group this big (if half of them turn up) a nice ride out is not that difficult. People should get lost, that many bikes at junctions, i hardly think that all of them will get out in one go. Come on people a bit of common sense here. Yes a structure is good but this is suppose to be fun.
with a group this big (if half of them turn up) a nice ride out is not that difficult. People should get lost, that many bikes at junctions, i hardly think that all of them will get out in one go. Come on people a bit of common sense here. Yes a structure is good but this is suppose to be fun.
Brig
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goodwood
Horse you are a man after my own heart.We have enough rules laws etc in this country without making our own up.Biking should be fun relaxed and sometimes slightly dangerous otherwise why would we do it.You can still have fun and be safe.
Horse you are a man after my own heart.We have enough rules laws etc in this country without making our own up.Biking should be fun relaxed and sometimes slightly dangerous otherwise why would we do it.You can still have fun and be safe.
oldrascal
Registered user
Unless I misunderstand the comments (no surprise there then 
), it seems that Horse and Brig (and others maybe) would rather we just all met up and made our own way to the planned destinations, as a group or not depending upon circumstances and personal whims.
Although this whole idea was just a suggestion for a few of us South Coast locals to meet up, say hi, and have a bit of a day out, it has got a bit bigger than planned with Tossers coming from all over the place.
That said, nothing stops those who want to 'do their thing' from doing it, but they also have to understand that not all of us are experienced, bugs-in-the-teeth, hard nosed riding gods. There are a fair number of inexperienced or less confident riders who also want to come along and who have expressed relief at some sort of structure.
Anyhow, its a free world and this is not commercial venture, just a bit of 'fun' with all of the variations that the 'f' word entails.
As has been suggested, why don't we just meet up and do the social thing at breakfast. Then them that wants to zoom around and feel free from 'rules' can do just that whilst those that like the organised ride can enjoy it without any concerns that they are behaving like Sam Brown belt wearing old farts and holding up the rest.
The whole idea of the leader/sweeper system is to help less experienced riders and it is definitely not designed to crack the whip and bellow instructions like mini Obersturmfuhrers. That's no fun and nobody want that.
So Horse and Brig, as we've got 2 weeks still to go, do you want to set a different route for the 'faster' gang or set off a bit later/earlier? We could still all hook-up again later in the day to swap tall tales.
Just my twopenny-ha'pence worth (go look it up if you're under 50)
), it seems that Horse and Brig (and others maybe) would rather we just all met up and made our own way to the planned destinations, as a group or not depending upon circumstances and personal whims.Although this whole idea was just a suggestion for a few of us South Coast locals to meet up, say hi, and have a bit of a day out, it has got a bit bigger than planned with Tossers coming from all over the place.
That said, nothing stops those who want to 'do their thing' from doing it, but they also have to understand that not all of us are experienced, bugs-in-the-teeth, hard nosed riding gods. There are a fair number of inexperienced or less confident riders who also want to come along and who have expressed relief at some sort of structure.
Anyhow, its a free world and this is not commercial venture, just a bit of 'fun' with all of the variations that the 'f' word entails.
As has been suggested, why don't we just meet up and do the social thing at breakfast. Then them that wants to zoom around and feel free from 'rules' can do just that whilst those that like the organised ride can enjoy it without any concerns that they are behaving like Sam Brown belt wearing old farts and holding up the rest.
The whole idea of the leader/sweeper system is to help less experienced riders and it is definitely not designed to crack the whip and bellow instructions like mini Obersturmfuhrers
. That's no fun and nobody want that.So Horse and Brig, as we've got 2 weeks still to go, do you want to set a different route for the 'faster' gang or set off a bit later/earlier? We could still all hook-up again later in the day to swap tall tales.
Just my twopenny-ha'pence worth (go look it up if you're under 50)
Heres a plan:....
I'll print 30 maps and mark the route showing stops at Loomies, Bahnstormer and Whiteways Lodge.....
We will give this out at Goodwood and all leave at the same time, everybody can ride at their own pace, fast, slow, whatever and will naturally split into smaller groups based on traffic etc....like a treasure hunt, but coffee and bacon sarnies are the treasure.....and we know where they are... if anybody gets lost... hey thats part of the fun!
We will then all meet for coffee and chat's at Loomies... allow Sportsbike riders to take the Pish... some of us will point out we have one of those as well and shall then move onto Bahnstomers to block up the carpark have a mooch round... and try on twat suits followed by more coffee/chats.... we shall then leave when ready and move on to Whiteways Lodge at own pace !!! some will arrive first other last!
I'm sure we have all riden for years and can rspect each others space... it is alas not a trackday!... nor i fear a hardly davidson HOG chapter!
sorry if i've offended anybody! ( i normally do!)
see you at 10:00 on the 28th!!! lets just enjoy ourselves!
I'll print 30 maps and mark the route showing stops at Loomies, Bahnstormer and Whiteways Lodge.....
We will give this out at Goodwood and all leave at the same time, everybody can ride at their own pace, fast, slow, whatever and will naturally split into smaller groups based on traffic etc....like a treasure hunt, but coffee and bacon sarnies are the treasure.....and we know where they are... if anybody gets lost... hey thats part of the fun!
We will then all meet for coffee and chat's at Loomies... allow Sportsbike riders to take the Pish... some of us will point out we have one of those as well and shall then move onto Bahnstomers to block up the carpark have a mooch round... and try on twat suits followed by more coffee/chats.... we shall then leave when ready and move on to Whiteways Lodge at own pace !!! some will arrive first other last!
I'm sure we have all riden for years and can rspect each others space... it is alas not a trackday!... nor i fear a hardly davidson HOG chapter!
sorry if i've offended anybody! ( i normally do!)
see you at 10:00 on the 28th!!! lets just enjoy ourselves!
oldrascal
Registered user
Yeah.......good on yer Twizzle 
I think that's a great compromise allowing everyone to do their thing.
I vote YES
I think that's a great compromise allowing everyone to do their thing.
I vote YES
Brig
Registered user
goodwood
Sounds like a plan to me twizzle
Sounds like a plan to me twizzle
GreatScott
Registered user
I'll just stay at Goodwood and eat breakfast !
Only joking I can multi task - see you all there
Just seen a bloke on the news testing airbag jackets. Looks like he was at Goodwood. I ain't doing that
Only joking I can multi task - see you all there
Just seen a bloke on the news testing airbag jackets. Looks like he was at Goodwood. I ain't doing that
