we are looking for sucker/ organizer for a spring summer weekend away

[Terry NW]

guys i know i've spoken to a few of you about this but here goes .

i think it would be a good idea following the turn outs we have had on the last few ride outs from the north west section of this site to have a weekend away in Wales in spring summer time.
genral idea go friday & satuday night , have a Bar B QUE or something along those lines . have a run out saturday and sunday put in one or two easy lanes like ME, JONO & Tarry in DEC 007 but in genral stay on tarmac .

so all we need is someone to Organizer this event
myself and pipster have done a few between us and to avoid it becoming lets wait and see what else someone is doing i was rather hoping for people to put there names forward .
I can help with routes and places to stay at around the Barmouth area which would be a ideal location i think.

but over to you guys in the North West

 

[Rushy]

Bump................

Anybody like to help out with this suggestion from Terry.

Also on a separate note we are looking for some volunteers to lead one day rideouts throughout the rest of the year.

All you need to do is think of somewhere decent to maybe aim for at lunchtime and a potentially flexible route there and back .

Suggested start off points ;

Heading North : Knutsford,Windmill Pub? or Chorley Services

We could do with some volunteers from further North to lead a couple of rideouts around North Yorkshire/County Durham.

Heading into Peaks : Congleton or Buxton

Heading South : Stafford Services

Heading into Wales / Shropshire : Little Chef near Vicars Cross or the Broxton Cafe

How about a run out to the Cotswolds or Ludlow / Clee Hill / Malverns area????

Or for a long run what about meeting up with a load of the southern guys down at the Ace Cafe . Slightly boring motorway blast in the morning followed by a nice greasy brunch at the Ace and then a scenic ride back thru Bucks/Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire??? Probably best left for the longer summer days but I am quite happy to lead that .
Lets try to get at least one Sunday and/or Saturday run planned in for each month from March onwards.

Impromptu smaller rides are also worth posting . We had a nice little turnout in November when myself and Phil posted the idea of a Saturday rideout as late as Friday afternoon.

Come on....... like Terry said we need a couple of vlounteers or aren't called Terry, Rob or Phil.

Hopefull this summer will be nicer weather than last years

 

[Timpo]

Also we are looking for some volunteers to lead one day rideouts.

Rushy/KTM5, I have knowledge of the Barmouth, Dolgellau and Machynlleth areas.
What sort of ride will be needed, Boxer GS-able or 450/650 G(S)X-able?
Have you got a fixed date yet?

Timpo.

 

[rudiemoto]

Rushy have you been out on your bike yet
you have been round world you sort it you no you can
1 vote for rushy
anymore

 

[Flipfly]

Okey dokey. I may be able to help.

I'm not overly keen on leading a road ride due to fixing a pace. But, if we can organize a mild road ride into wales and throw in some nice easy big bike off roading I'm able to help with the organization but will need the expert help of Timpo and Terry ref the lanes. If it warms up does anybody fancy a few fords too .

I may struggle to get away for anything more than a single night due to band commitments.

 

[Terry NW]

Okey dokey. I may be able to help.

I'm not overly keen on leading a road ride due to fixing a pace. But, if we can organize a mild road ride into wales and throw in some nice easy big bike off roading I'm able to help with the organization but will need the expert help of Timpo and Terry ref the lanes. If it warms up does anybody fancy a few fords too .

I may struggle to get away for anything more than a single night due to band commitments.

flipfly
here is a bunk house i've stayed at last April and i'm going again this april with another bunch of guys .http://www.guesthousessnowdonia.com/accom-bunkhouse.html
it also as a campsite if your up for staying in a tent.. cost was around 12 pound per night, + 5 pound for breakfeast for bunk house.
it's just out side the town with lanes not to far away..
The a good few lanes to have ago out for the bigger trail bikes plus if we Do open it up for samller bikes the loads of lanes i can take us on..but very open at the moment..i'd rather kep it to bigger bikes so i do not have to commit to anything

this place is only a B&B but you need to book up asap ..Nigel does get very busy ..up side he is closer to town and as is own BAR ..plus a place to dry your stuff, cost around £30
http://www.bikers-retreat.com/

hope this info helps.

the a nice curry house in town also if you fancy the Johny Cash record the next day

 

[Rushy]

Jono,

Only been out for a trip once this year so far as well you know.

Got a lot going on at the moment and usually getting a fairly regular bike fix by commuting means that I dont ever miss the bike if I dont get out at the weekend.

Going on holiday this week, back soon, and will get some planning done after that . I have a few non biking things going on this year that are basically using up a lot of my passes with me girlie .Will probably miss the Baskerville meet , will NOT miss out on the Skye trip though. . Hope to do the Rydale Rally. But like Phil it'll be mainly one day trips or max 1 night away for me.

Some bits are coming off the bike early next month for powder coating and possibly putting some new shocks on too. Replacing some of the wiring plus some overdue fluid changes and then hopefully back on the road for the Wirral egg run on the 16th.

Timpo, thanks for the offer mate Are you talking about off road stuff more than road work???? I still haven't got my head around fitting TKCs on or not. I have a brand new unused front Tourance thats waiting to go on (fronts shagged) and my rear Tourance is only 25% worn at the mo'.

Ian

 

[Flipfly]

Ok then, will try and see what my diaries doing and go from there.

Rushy, stop being a puff , time to get ya bike muddy

Agree with Terry, it's gotta be a no pogo event, min engine of 600cc.

I like the idea of staying in a warm dry place and going for a curry.

Ride out Saturday (early start) with a bit of off road and go out Saturday night. Gentle road ride next day

 

[rudiemoto]

ian i ride everyday
its not the same going to work
as for a pass
? whats that
fit tcks you will need em
just come on one muddy day out

 

[Terry NW]

Ok then, will try and see what my diaries doing and go from there.

Rushy, stop being a puff , time to get ya bike muddy

Agree with Terry, it's gotta be a no pogo event, min engine of 600cc.

I like the idea of staying in a warm dry place and going for a curry.

Ride out Saturday (early start) with a bit of off road and go out Saturday night. Gentle road ride next day

Phil
if we get enough people going we can have a few groups , plus is the new dad get is finger out i'll take him out that way and show him the lanes so we can have a tail end charlie on the KTM.. hope to have this done end of march but in genral nice easy lanes with a water crossing
so what i'm saying is i'd like to do a mixture of road and off road if i can.
plus we can have just a road group if we can find a person to lead it who's too chicken to ride on a bit of mud or gravel come to think of it Rushy got a satnav he never never uses he may just want to do road work if he comes..

 

[Timpo]

Timpo, thanks for the offer mate Are you talking about off road stuff more than road work???? I still haven't got my head around fitting TKCs on or not. I have a brand new unused front Tourance thats waiting to go on (fronts shagged) and my rear Tourance is only 25% worn at the mo'.
Ian

Chaps.
A road ride with a couple of GS-able lanes should be ok. Over Bomber Headland to Happy Valley, then down to Strata Florida, Soar Y Mynydd (pictured: http://www.tlysau.org.uk/en/blowup1/23094) and one or two fords near Llandovery.

I'll still need the date of the runs due to shift work rota.

Timpo.

 

[Flipfly]

Phil
if we get enough people going we can have a few groups , plus is the new dad get is finger out i'll take him out that way and show him the lanes so we can have a tail end charlie on the KTM.. hope to have this done end of march but in genral nice easy lanes with a water crossing
so what i'm saying is i'd like to do a mixture of road and off road if i can.
plus we can have just a road group if we can find a person to lead it who's too chicken to ride on a bit of mud or gravel come to think of it Rushy got a satnav he never never uses he may just want to do road work if he comes..

Terry, give me a shout if you want to do a reccie and I'll come along too

Timpo, will check my diary over the next few days (2 bands so it can take a while to sort out what gigs we've got etc) and I'll get back to you on here.

 

[Terry NW]

Terry, give me a shout if you want to do a reccie and I'll come along too

Timpo, will check my diary over the next few days (2 bands so it can take a while to sort out what gigs we've got etc) and I'll get back to you on here.

flip fly pm me your number m8.. because i need to put on loo walls
Just spoken to daddy and Hayley both are doing fine but Hayley said Phils sleeping more than the Baby. ha ha ha
yip ok bud ,Pispters would like to come along also, but if he can not then just a few of us out for a nice gental ride out of Dolgellau down towards devils brigde . i think i'll take the KTM and would recommend you taking the smaller bike after all while we are there i'll show you some harder lanes that we will not do on this event but you will love..
oh bloody eraly start none of this 9 am rubbish ( you will love to see the mist first thing anyway over the hills)

 

[The White Rabbit]

Chaps.
A road ride with a couple of GS-able lanes should be ok. Over Bomber Headland to Happy Valley, then down to Strata Florida, Soar Y Mynydd (pictured: http://www.tlysau.org.uk/en/blowup1/23094) and one or two fords near Llandovery.

I'll still need the date of the runs due to shift work rota.

Timpo.

If you are going over the Soar Y Mynydd tracj from chapel to Youth Hostel the climb/descent could be 'testing' if those on big bikes have little experience. I'm no example (well i am one of inexperience) and I binned it fairly big time descending to the far side towards the youth hostel. Loose under and too much front, simple as that but fist sized rocks.

 

[tarry]

ride out

Ok then, will try and see what my diaries doing and go from there.

Rushy, stop being a puff , time to get ya bike muddy

Agree with Terry, it's gotta be a no pogo event, min engine of 600cc.

I like the idea of staying in a warm dry place and going for a curry.

Ride out Saturday (early start) with a bit of off road and go out Saturday night. Gentle road ride next day

Flip, terry and timpo when are you thinking of going willing to help in any way that i can, as i suppose it is on my doorstep

Would have to leave the trails to timpo and terry but if you need a hand finding booking or just ringing around its no problem

 

[Flipfly]

Tarry, not sure yet as the diaries need to align (like the moon and stars mate ).

Thanks for the offer, I'm sure we'll take you up on it

 

[rudiemoto]

tarry can you ring the dvla and ask them not to get me anymore points as you dont win anything at 12 cheers jono

 

[louisdut]

Hi Lads

If looking for route down from Machynlleth to Strata Florida I have done alot in area on smaller bikes. Nicky and me have been out reccying lane for the bigger bikes (it all looks different on the bmw as this is all new to me )for the west mids weekends

Unfortunately i will be unable to come and lead as away for a 4 week riding trip in april but either show you on one of your recce runs or mark maps up

lanes like this

 

[louisdut]

lovely minor roads

Interesting on GS etc but not to painful

PM if need help if your sorted with route no worries

 

[Pipster]

Great photos

If only they would mark the lane's in the Peaks with signs like that one
All the users would know where they stand