Slieve Felim trackway and moto cross track

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Saturday's run would end close enough to Holycross as we'll be in the back country near Doon. Start would be 11h00 in O'Briensbridge on the Shannon, then through Clare toward Limerick before climbing up towards Gallow's Hill and the boreens towards Killaloe.

I'm there.
Will Blondie stay over that w/e in Holycross as well ?

I will ask the 2 german fellows which are over at this time...they might join us if ya don't mind.

nud1e: Thank you very much for the pics. they are great !

 

[Jockser]

I'm there.
Will Blondie stay over that w/e in Holycross as well ?

If Mrs.R2D2 has availability (& the price is right ) it wouldn't be a bad idea - only about 60km to Nud1e's starting point.

I will ask the 2 german fellows which are over at this time...they might join us if ya don't mind.

Personally I don't see why not as long as its alright with nud1e

 

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If Mrs.R2D2 has availability (& the price is right ) it wouldn't be a bad idea - only about 60km to Nud1e's starting point.



Personally I don't see why not as long as its alright with nud1e

oki doki...btw...n-joy tonights offroad...

 

[Jockser]

oki doki...btw...n-joy tonights offroad...

Thanks. Will do my best Might be a bit hot though

 

[nud1e]

Clarity

First. Any and everyone is welcome.

11h00 Saturday 19 August meet in O'Brienbridge for a run out in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary and then Limerick again.
I'm thinking that we might do a loop and come back to O'Brienbridge for lunch in The Old Mill, with a little hill climbing (and descending) after some boreens - some of you may not like the descending bit but what goes up must come down. This will be followed by some forestry roads and boreens.

11h00 Sunday 20 August, we'll meet up again this time in Dundrum before heading up to the track and some rough track ways and forestry roads.

Some scenery will be encountered on the way so bring cameras.

Most importantly, I am not responsible for you, your pillion, your bike, your equipment or your behaviour. I will advise you what hazards you may encounter and ask you to take care. You are free to leave at any time but I'd be grateful if you would let me know when and where you are leaving. Some parts of these routes make me nervous but I have ridden them safely with some common sense. Don't bunch up on climbs or descents. Just because others are doing something, doesn't mean that you have to.
Please take care.

086 0563636 will get me (eventually)
Michael

 

[nud1e]

. . pick a day then, in the range, Wed.26/07 - Wed.02/08 or Wed.09/08 - Sat.12/08

Thurs 27/07 would be best, call me on 086 0563636 for directions, if you haven't bought the OS map 65 or got the GPS working. Low lemon brick bungalow, 2nd on the right before the 5 roads cross as you come to Murroe from Annacotty. Abourt 300 metres after the sign for Hickey's Tiles.
Should be able to manage a cup of tea and a biscuit. Petrol in the village if needed.

 

[R2D2]

If Mrs.R2D2 has availability (& the price is right ) it wouldn't be a bad idea - only about 60km to Nud1e's starting point.


SWMBO says 2 twin rooms available at 20euro p.p.s. one room can take 3 people if needed
see web page for info www.abbeyvalehouse.com
Plenty of other places in village if necessary, but price could vary.

 

[P.J.]

Thurs 27/07 would be best, call me on 086 0563636 for directions, if you haven't bought the OS map 65 or got the GPS working. Low lemon brick bungalow, 2nd on the right before the 5 roads cross as you come to Murroe from Annacotty. Abourt 300 metres after the sign for Hickey's Tiles.
Should be able to manage a cup of tea and a biscuit. Petrol in the village if needed.

. . splendid, will call your mob. next week to firm up

 

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If Mrs.R2D2 has availability (& the price is right ) it wouldn't be a bad idea - only about 60km to Nud1e's starting point.


SWMBO says 2 twin rooms available at 20euro p.p.s. one room can take 3 people if needed
see web page for info www.abbeyvalehouse.com
Plenty of other places in village if necessary, but price could vary.

Hi R2D2, nude1, Jockser and all others,

4 persons booked....Jockser, myself and 2 german fellows (aged around 50) will join us this weekend. Their names are Achim and Hans.
I met them at the german GSer Forum and they are over in Ireland from 14th to 26th August. They gonna meet us friday night in Holycross and join us for the trip. One on a 1150GS and one on a ST...but keen to do some offroad...
I will be away from friday on for 2 weeks....Jockser will definitively speak to you re/ that...just wanted to reserve the rooms...

Cu you soon...and I will post some pics from Germany and Italy when I'm back.

Safe riding,

Marcus

just in case somebody is interested...the german GS Forum is
http://www.gs-forum.eu
all in german...but if somebody speaks german or has some questions...I can help...its a bit more technical about parts/problems then this forum...

 

[R2D2]

4 persons booked....Jockser, myself and 2 german fellows (aged around 50) will join us this weekend. Their names are Achim and Hans.

Thats no prob. Marcus will expect to see your friends on the friday along with yourself and Jochen.
Her self says thanks for the business ! ( house now full with tourists,bikers,and dog lovers )

 

[Padge]

Folks, before I apply for the weekend pass... Are you still looking at the 19th/20th and d'ya mind another hanger on?

 

[nud1e]

Still 19th/20th

Folks, before I apply for the weekend pass... Are you still looking at the 19th/20th and d'ya mind another hanger on?

I've committed to the 19th/20th, having turned down one of the brothers' invite to a house warming in Strandhill on these dates.
I've been refining the Saturday run and I'm hoping for good weather as some on the views are spectacular. This run will be mostly boreen, single track, hill climbs (and descents), possibly some forestry and some off road. Mostly in the back country but no more than 25 miles from Limerick.
Sunday will include the up and the over of Slieve Felim and the moto track and will mostly likely finish in Toomevara on the N7 Limerick to Dublin.

Again, any and all welcome.
Contact number is 086 0563636.

 

[R2D2]

B & B

Folks, before I apply for the weekend pass... Are you still looking at the 19th/20th and d'ya mind another hanger on?

unfortunately our house is full that w/end if you were thinking of staying, if you need numbers of other b & b's give me a call, (see web site for no.)

 

[Padge]

unfortunately our house is full that w/end if you were thinking of staying, if you need numbers of other b & b's give me a call, (see web site for no.)

Weekend pass looking likely, so looks like I'll tag along

R2, no prob on the house... PM sent

 

[Jockser]

Weekend pass looking likely, so looks like I'll tag along

Good on ya, Padge We'll arrange to meet up closer to the time. You coming out on the 13th (or is that pushin' it)

 

[Padge]

Probably pushing it...Have to book a week away somewhere for my pennance for this little jaunt.
I'll give it a go though.. I'll put the mates on standby with the trailer this time for a quicker recovery!

Good on ya, Padge We'll arrange to meet up closer to the time. You coming out on the 13th (or is that pushin' it)

 

[Padge]

R2
Just tried to send you a PM but you're not accepting..

Planned staying in Carrigahorig, but If you have the number of local B&B it might save some commuting...
My preference would be some eccentric religiously obsessive auld wan .. But I'm not choosey.

unfortunately our house is full that w/end if you were thinking of staying, if you need numbers of other b & b's give me a call, (see web site for no.)

 

[Jockser]

.. I'll put the mates on standby with the trailer this time for a quicker recovery!

I wonder can you pre-book BMW Assist

PM on way with R2D2's phone number

 

[nud1e]

Tried and tested

Well I did trail run of part of the route for next Saturday. Found a track that started and ended with "Private Road" but open gates. Lots of gravel and tight bends, some gravel on tight bends, so some changes onto less treacherous roads.
Good news is that some of the forestry roads have their barriers down, so we may be able to run on some of the loose stuff.
Anyway the plan is to meet in O'Brienbridge, on the banks of the Shannon at 11, have a loop through Clare which should take us at least an hour and a half, to bring us back to O'Brienbridge for lunch. We move into Co Limerick and Tipperary after lunch for more boreens, some hill climbs and forestry roads working our way towards Toem / Monard. There will be time to play as I'm no putting a lots of miles on this - about 100 - 120.
Sunday, we meet in Dundrum, Tipperary and then we will be up and over Slieve Felim. we might revisit some of the previous day route while making our way to Toomevara.
If you want to join in, meet us in O'Briensbridge or Dundrum.
My contact number is 086 0563636.

 

[R2D2]

Nice one nud1e looks like a good plan, looking foward to it, hope we dont need the use of a Quad