Had a great time.
Only six from the Pied Bull, including Mush from Ramsgate so an early start there. We were late at pick up point 1 in part due to an intense GPS lesson making us leave later than 09.30. It must be very difficult when teachers just can't get the message across. (Very patient Howard M, very confused Phil, but it LOOKS THE BUSINESS ON THE BIKE!!)
Fair gaggle at the Hogs Back, the North contingent met us there so an earlyish start for them at The Ace. Yosi's brief concluded with masterful wit and banter with the judge.
A select few patient types tagged along at Four Marks.
Running down the A31 in the group was an impressive site in the mirrors. 24 bikes, 22GS's, 1 R and 1 Kawasaki. From the front it looked like a ribbon of lights. Peters bike looking like a wall of blue tanking along.
M 27 was chock-a-block so filtering necessary to keep momentum.
One small detour at the end of the M27 (sorry about that guys!!)caused nothing more than a small and endearing trip through the delectable village of Minstead. The ride down to Lyndhurst was a sea of cars so white line riding was the only way to keep going there. Impossible for the whole group to have overtaken a visiting Dutch car and caravan, so progress was further hampered after Lyndhurst.
Arrived at Miller's and with all the bikes lined up it was an impressive sight. There were a few more parked up in the place so GS's by far the most represented models at the time we were there.
Lots of orders at the chuck wagon lead to long waits so lots of chat and putting the world to rights.
The words on the supercharged 2-stroke DKW said that the bike can be heard 8 miles away on full throttle - at part throttle in the enclosed courtyard it was ear numbing!! The NSU Sportsmax was a great sight and lovely sound.
After food and drink a couple of hours spent looking at the museum bikes was the topping of the day. 99% in full renovated and working order and models there to wish and lust after.
Left the museum at 14.45. EVERYONE HAD GONE!!!! Gaggle of 650's waved goodbye and Howard (from Essex) and his mates just leaving.
Leisurely ride through the New Forest, past Beaulieu and then M27 and A roads home. Back to Maidstone at 19.15.
Good run, no incidents and hopefully a great time had by all. A few showers but nothing to spoil the day.
Thanks for all who came along, hopefully there will be larger numbers from the Pied Bull next time.
Woodsie
Only six from the Pied Bull, including Mush from Ramsgate so an early start there. We were late at pick up point 1 in part due to an intense GPS lesson making us leave later than 09.30. It must be very difficult when teachers just can't get the message across. (Very patient Howard M, very confused Phil, but it LOOKS THE BUSINESS ON THE BIKE!!)
Fair gaggle at the Hogs Back, the North contingent met us there so an earlyish start for them at The Ace. Yosi's brief concluded with masterful wit and banter with the judge.
A select few patient types tagged along at Four Marks.
Running down the A31 in the group was an impressive site in the mirrors. 24 bikes, 22GS's, 1 R and 1 Kawasaki. From the front it looked like a ribbon of lights. Peters bike looking like a wall of blue tanking along.
M 27 was chock-a-block so filtering necessary to keep momentum.
One small detour at the end of the M27 (sorry about that guys!!)caused nothing more than a small and endearing trip through the delectable village of Minstead. The ride down to Lyndhurst was a sea of cars so white line riding was the only way to keep going there. Impossible for the whole group to have overtaken a visiting Dutch car and caravan, so progress was further hampered after Lyndhurst.
Arrived at Miller's and with all the bikes lined up it was an impressive sight. There were a few more parked up in the place so GS's by far the most represented models at the time we were there.
Lots of orders at the chuck wagon lead to long waits so lots of chat and putting the world to rights.
The words on the supercharged 2-stroke DKW said that the bike can be heard 8 miles away on full throttle - at part throttle in the enclosed courtyard it was ear numbing!! The NSU Sportsmax was a great sight and lovely sound.
After food and drink a couple of hours spent looking at the museum bikes was the topping of the day. 99% in full renovated and working order and models there to wish and lust after.
Left the museum at 14.45. EVERYONE HAD GONE!!!! Gaggle of 650's waved goodbye and Howard (from Essex) and his mates just leaving.
Leisurely ride through the New Forest, past Beaulieu and then M27 and A roads home. Back to Maidstone at 19.15.
Good run, no incidents and hopefully a great time had by all. A few showers but nothing to spoil the day.
Thanks for all who came along, hopefully there will be larger numbers from the Pied Bull next time.
Woodsie
Excellent day.
