Scooters in the Sahara 2013

[Deleted account 231002001]

A sunny Sunday bump for Dennis and his team.

http://www.scootersinthesahara.co.uk/

Good cause, good people, got to be worth a the cost of a couple of pints surely?

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Thanks guys... I'm now back home at last, at least for a while. Still have space for a couple more riders is anyone is interested. Although I must say the team is shaping up well with the important posts of Medic, Mechanic and Chef filled so I'm a very happy bunny.

Either PM me or email [email protected]
Mobile 07842 114370

Cheers
Dennis

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

Dennis, I'm sure I know the answer to this question but I'll ask anyway:
What % of donations to the Scoots Virgin Money Giving site arrives in The Gambia?

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Hi Jim, I'm sure you do too! Virgin Giving is a 100% not for profit organisation. WE paid a one-off £100+vat set up fee and now every penny donated plus of course the 25% Gift Aid goes directly to the benefit of Bansang Hospital with "nowt taken out" All thanks to that very nice man Mr Branson....

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

Every penny donated plus of course the 25% Gift Aid goes directly to the benefit of Bansang Hospital with "nowt taken out"

....

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Just picked up a couple of C90s on fleaBay at sensible prices for a change! Also had another couple of enquiries from potential riders last night... So it looks like this years trip may well fill up after all Whoopee!

 

[Troutfisher]

Just picked up a couple of C90s on fleaBay at sensible prices for a change! Also had another couple of enquiries from potential riders last night... So it looks like this years trip may well fill up after all Whoopee!

Of the bikes delivered so far, what is the average mileage done before a bike is taken out of service for spares or the bin?

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Of the bikes delivered so far, what is the average mileage done before a bike is taken out of service for spares or the bin?

Impossible to say as there are far too many variables. Some C90 have been cherished and pampered all there lives, other have have been owned by total numpties. The biggest factor in keeping them running is regular oil changes in which case 30 to 40k is not a problem I would suggest. In my experience it's fairly rare to pick one up at a sensible price with less that about 25k on it.

 

[Humbug]

Congratulations Dennis!

Had a great weekend with Dennis. He rode down from South Wales on his C90 to take part in the 2013 Exmoor Run which is organised by my local Classic Bike Club. We then spent Saturday afternoon giving the bike a good fettling. The ride on Sunday was a lovely 105 mile route over Exmoor with stops for coffee and lunch. The day was capped off by Dennis winning the trophy for the furthest travelled bike, putting all the bigger bikes to shame. Dennis ran out of fuel 5 miles from the end having travelled 100 miles on a full tank - about 25 miles than he usually gets! He put this down to the slow speeds of his fellow participants, who he claimed were holding him up!!!

The evening ended with a nice pork casserole and much beer, wine and rum!

 

[Crapaud]

Nice one Dennis

Great T-shirt, I have one exactly the same.

Let me know if there is anything whatsoever that I can do to help with the next trip.

Sid

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Let me know if there is anything whatsoever that I can do to help with the next trip.

Sid

Cheers Sid, much appreciated. I think (LOL) that it's reasonably under control at the moment although could still do with a couple more riders Can't think of any nutters that might want to join us I suppose???

 

[oblertone]

Your First Aid kit ...

... is ready for collection

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

... is ready for collection

Cheers Paul, May have to pick up coolboxes at South Molton in the next cople of weeks. Are you still back and forth to London or are you now a gentleman of leisure ?

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

Nice one Dennis

Let me know if there is anything whatsoever that I can do to help with the next trip.

Sid

Yes well done Dennis, saw some of the old bikes on the roads over the weekend. Same goes for me, although not sure what I could do other than continue to bump your thread now and then and pop the odd £10 in the tin.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fun...ndraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=scoots2012

 

[Crapaud]

Cheers Paul, May have to pick up coolboxes at South Molton in the next cople of weeks. Are you still back and forth to London or are you now a gentleman of leisure ?

I pass through South Molton regularly so let me know if you want something collected.

 

[oblertone]

Still commuting ...

Cheers Paul, May have to pick up coolboxes at South Molton in the next cople of weeks. Are you still back and forth to London or are you now a gentleman of leisure ?

... always a bed here for you

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

... always a bed here for you

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

It's nearly departure time !!!

Less than four weeks to go until our departure on the 18th October from Portsmouth.

Web site and the Virgin Giving sites all updated with new team photos, so have a look and see if you know anyone and get behind them with your support.

 

[Toyo]

Safe trip Dennis

 

[Duchess]

Less than four weeks to go until our departure on the 18th October from Portsmouth.

Web site and the Virgin Giving sites all updated with new team photos, so have a look and see if you know anyone and get behind them with your support.

Hey Dennis, I met with 3 of your chaps at the Victory Show this year they'd got a stand on the site, lovely chaps to talk with and 3 great blokes supporting you, one of which said he'd not long past his bike test and was taking the run with you guys .... wow, hats off to him.

Ride safe, best wishes to you all and keep us posted