View Full Version : The next rideout......
ASM-Forever
10-02-08, 09:04 PM
At the risk of sounding too keen, is anyone available for a hoon next weekend? Today was good....now i need another fix!
I imagine this will probably take the form of a more local ride, to give people the chance to recharge after todays exertions. I was thinking of heading North this time, towards Fox's/Aylesbury. Phil mentioned a route that might be worth considering.
Obviously if the weather is toss, then all bets are off.
Maybe the ape will get his act together and get the SV back OTR. Then he will have no excuses. :smt120
Just putting the feelers out...........:riding:
I was about to sticky the thread... :oops:
SV will not be on the road this month and more than likely not the next either. :sad:
I also very much doubt I'll be around for next weekend either.
plowsie
10-02-08, 10:39 PM
I'll come out to play if I have any money...Need to give Nick some money too. What you got in mind Mark?
next ride out
oh yes please..........err may be not.
i'm working for the next 2 weeks solid..
but then i'm off for 1 week so i'll see whats happing then...
StreetHawk
10-02-08, 10:58 PM
Not sure yet, if I can , I will :-)
ASM-Forever
10-02-08, 11:04 PM
I'll come out to play if I have any money...Need to give Nick some money too. What you got in mind Mark?
A44 from Oxford to Worcester
A422 to Stratford-upon-avon
Head south on the Banbury Rd back towards Oxford
This is a route offered by Phil, we would only do it subject to his availability. Thats what's provisionally in my mind.
plowsie
10-02-08, 11:19 PM
What about over towards Buckingham and do the last stretch of the 413(towards ayelsbury) aswell?
ASM-Forever
10-02-08, 11:20 PM
Like i said, its Phils baby, so its really up to him. :)
plowsie
10-02-08, 11:22 PM
Like this?
http://tinyurl.com/2kdyqd
Sorry Phil :(
KnightRider
11-02-08, 07:39 AM
Can we make this a half day morning ride?
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 11:07 AM
Yeh...i was thinking of a few hours as oppossed to all day.
KnightRider
11-02-08, 11:51 AM
Yeh...i was thinking of a few hours as oppossed to all day.
I like the all day rides, but I also like seeing my girlfriend (gotta give her some attention if I am going to stop her wondering over to the dark side of Nick17). 1-2 full days of riding a month is probably nearing my limit I can however get green cards on Sunday morning when she is asleep. Plus the roads are clear early on making for a good ride.
Yeh...i was thinking of a few hours as oppossed to all day.
In that case I could be tempted. Depends it it's going to be high speed pursuit time again though. :wink:
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 11:56 AM
In that case I could be tempted. Depends it it's going to be high speed pursuit time again though. :wink:
Well its the route Phil suggested (which i think plowsie has mapped) so take a look for yourself. :bounce:
Could be about if I don't fall off too much tomorrow...
KnightRider
11-02-08, 12:01 PM
In that case I could be tempted. Depends it it's going to be high speed pursuit time again though. :wink:
I'd be thinking - bimble rather than high persuit?
Well its the route Phil suggested (which i think plowsie has mapped) so take a look for yourself. :bounce:
All A roads.
plowsie
11-02-08, 12:18 PM
Yeah to do all that, your gonna need to be meeting early to be back for lunch...
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 12:32 PM
All A roads.
If they were B roads you would complain your bike kept grounding out. :p
The best option is for you to pull your finger out and get your SV back on the road.
If they were B roads you would complain your bike kept grounding out. :p
Your right you know.
The best option is for you to pull your finger out and get your SV back on the road.
Your right you know.
I'd prefer grinding the centre stand and exhaust round the corners and leaving the sports bikes for dead, than struggle to try and keep up on the straights. :wink:
Half day is normally better for me - i cant make next weekend though... so next round maybe.
philbut
11-02-08, 01:36 PM
bloody hell that was quick - we planning the next one already!
No worries about changing the route Plowsie, i just like the worcester - stratford bit, the route back from banbury was just intednded to get people back to familiar terratory. I usually do the oxford to worcester bit in about an hour, then a bit less to get to stratford, so it could be done in about 3.5 hours i guess. but i wouldn't say it's a morning run. It'd be better to have a few stops. I can work in some b roads for TheApe too, as this is my hoem turff. there is a great set of hairpins called "fish hill" on the way over the cotswolds that are always worth a play!
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 03:12 PM
bloody hell that was quick - we planning the next one already!
No worries about changing the route Plowsie, i just like the worcester - stratford bit, the route back from banbury was just intednded to get people back to familiar terratory. I usually do the oxford to worcester bit in about an hour, then a bit less to get to stratford, so it could be done in about 3.5 hours i guess. but i wouldn't say it's a morning run. It'd be better to have a few stops. I can work in some b roads for TheApe too, as this is my hoem turff. there is a great set of hairpins called "fish hill" on the way over the cotswolds that are always worth a play!
Nick mentioned fish hill, he highly recommended it.
flibble
11-02-08, 03:26 PM
Sounds like Sunday was very successful and another ride in the making so soon :)
Can't do this wkd coming, but probably join if you guys out following Sunday 24th..
KnightRider
11-02-08, 04:30 PM
Sounds like Sunday was very successful and another ride in the making so soon :)
Can't do this wkd coming, but probably join if you guys out following Sunday 24th..
As much as I want you to turn up - the other half would prefer it if you were to stay at home. Dont take it personally, its just I have a major case of bike envy and my girlfriend keep reminding me that I have more important things to spend my money on:
1. Mortgage
2. Engagement ring
3. Wedding
4. Handbags
5. Jewlery
6. [insert other girly tat here]
Just kidding - hope to see you at the next meet!
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 04:43 PM
As much as I want you to turn up - the other half would prefer it if you were to stay at home. Dont take it personally, its just I have a major case of bike envy and my girlfriend keep reminding me that I have more important things to spend my money on:
1. Mortgage
2. Engagement ring
3. Wedding
4. Handbags
5. Jewlery
6. [insert other girly tat here]
Just kidding - hope to see you at the next meet!
The only thing on that list that mkaes a jot of sense, is to get on the property ladder. Having said that, with the supposed housing armageddon on the way....why not wait for a bit.
Weddings have always been a bit of a mystery to me. Such a waste of money on one day, which is fine if you have money to waste, but when you need it for other things.....
I think i read somewhere that the average cost of a wedding is over £20k, i'm reasonably affluent and would aim to spend £20. :smt045
I think i read somewhere that the average cost of a wedding is over £20k, i'm reasonably affluent and would aim to spend £20. :smt045
If you are really tight - Just find a Danish wife - tradition dictates the daughters folks pay...
KnightRider
11-02-08, 05:09 PM
The only thing on that list that mkaes a jot of sense, is to get on the property ladder. Having said that, with the supposed housing armageddon on the way....why not wait for a bit.
Weddings have always been a bit of a mystery to me. Such a waste of money on one day, which is fine if you have money to waste, but when you need it for other things.....
I think i read somewhere that the average cost of a wedding is over £20k, i'm reasonably affluent and would aim to spend £20. :smt045
Property is the first thing on the list - unfortunately I need the 10% deposit so am having to start saving like crazy. As much as I want to get the CBR I fear it may have to wait a bit.
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 05:40 PM
If you are really tight - Just find a Danish wife - tradition dictates the daughters folks pay...
Interesting...........
I will have to google for Danish women! :D
StreetHawk
11-02-08, 05:52 PM
If you are really tight - Just find a Danish wife - tradition dictates the daughters folks pay...
Isn't that the tradition here too?
Isn't that the tradition here too?
It was. :roll:
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 06:14 PM
It was. :roll:
Suddenly Nicks decision to 'get serious' with his g/f isn't looking such an attractive proposition. :p
Warthog
11-02-08, 06:30 PM
Weddings are a waste of time. Maximum for me will be a registry wedding plu £500 to get me and my mates thoroughly rat-arsed.
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 06:40 PM
Weddings are a waste of time. Maximum for me will be a registry wedding plu £500 to get me and my mates thoroughly rat-arsed.
But not the new wife? Won't she need the dutch courage? ;)
But not the new wife? Won't she need the dutch courage? ;)
Hell no she'll need the full on 10 pint beer goggles
StreetHawk
11-02-08, 07:13 PM
Hell no she'll need the full on 10 pint beer goggles
Ouch.. :mrgreen:
flibble
11-02-08, 07:45 PM
As much as I want you to turn up - the other half would prefer it if you were to stay at home. Dont take it personally, its just I have a major case of bike envy and my girlfriend keep reminding me that I have more important things to spend my money on:
1. Mortgage
2. Engagement ring
3. Wedding
4. Handbags
5. Jewlery
6. [insert other girly tat here]
Just kidding - hope to see you at the next meet!
lol...I agree with 1. too as it's the best sort of investment possible and the sooner you can the better.
But on another note if girls get an engagement present, then in this modern day and age shouldn't boys do too??
<walks away quickly.....:-dd>
flibble
11-02-08, 07:47 PM
Weddings are a waste of time. Maximum for me will be a registry wedding plu £500 to get me and my mates thoroughly rat-arsed.
Take it you're single?? :):)
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 07:48 PM
Sounds like flibble wants to give you her bike Jon......
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 07:49 PM
Take it you're single?? :):)
Nope he's basically married.
KnightRider
11-02-08, 08:49 PM
Sounds like flibble wants to give you her bike Jon......
Would I dump my girlfriend of 8yrs for a Cbr600rr...that's a tough one.
Make it a fireblade and you have a deal!
Is this thread ever going to get back on rail :?: :lol:
KnightRider
11-02-08, 08:55 PM
Is this thread ever going to get back on rail :?: :lol:
Without a moderator its all going to the dogs!
Without a moderator its all going to the dogs!
It's not that good. :lol:
KnightRider
11-02-08, 08:59 PM
To bring this back on track. What sort of time are we thinking? 8am sounds good to me?
Could I also suggest that we meet at Fox's so that Phil etc dont have to come all the way down to the Shire just to go back to where they came from.
To bring this back on track. What sort of time are we thinking? 8am sounds good to me?
Could I also suggest that we meet at Fox's so that Phil etc don't have to come all the way down to the Shire just to go back to where they came from.
You know what, 8am would be fine for me. But I seriously doubt most on here know there is an 8am at the weekends.
To bring this back on track. What sort of time are we thinking? 8am sounds good to me?
Could I also suggest that we meet at Fox's so that Phil etc dont have to come all the way down to the Shire just to go back to where they came from.
err even if i could, but cant due to work 8 am is way way to earley........
i would have to get up like 7 am.. err no way.....may want to catch up some where along the route..but the start time will will have to be later...
any way
i'll be at work so i cant come....
hope u guys have a good ride...
StreetHawk
11-02-08, 09:07 PM
8am is seriously too early for me! It will be cold an evryfin... I can be at the Shire for 9-30/10.. But then again I don't know if I can make it at all yet!
HTH ;-)
:lol: told you so. :lol:
I could easily get to Fox's for that time but I think it would be just the two of us. Still don't know if I will be there yet.
KnightRider
11-02-08, 09:10 PM
How are we going to do a 3 and a half hour ride in the morning if we start at 10 from the Shire? Seriously people it wouldn't hurt to see the sun rise occationally.
How about 10am at Fox's as a comprimise? That way we should be back at Fox's ready for a quick lunch and home by 2-2.30.
StreetHawk
11-02-08, 09:28 PM
I could be at the Shire for 9.30 then we would get to Fox's for 10.. are we talking saturday or sunday? Can't be arsed to look through the thread!
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 09:41 PM
That sounds possible. If we get away from Fox's pretty quickly then we will be home in the early afternoon.
I reserve the right to be late....as per usual.
KnightRider
11-02-08, 10:56 PM
Sunday?
ASM-Forever
11-02-08, 11:00 PM
I'm fine either day, so i will let those that are whipped by their partners, confirm their availabilities. :)
KnightRider
11-02-08, 11:24 PM
I'm fine either day, so i will let those that are whipped by their partners, confirm their availabilities. :)
Your just jealous.
flibble
12-02-08, 07:51 AM
Sounds like flibble wants to give you her bike Jon......
You're too funny with your jokes :jocolor:
This week's excuse is...
<shakes excuse generator>
I'm off to hereford for the weekend with the mrs.
flibble
12-02-08, 10:02 AM
So is the ride this weekend? On Valentines wkd??... hmm, won't be able to join either as going away for wkd with mr flibble :)
So is the ride this weekend? On Valentines wkd??... hmm, won't be able to join either as going away for wkd with mr flibble :)
But you'll have so much more fun with us. :---)
KnightRider
12-02-08, 10:51 AM
So to be clear are we agreed on:
When: Sunday 17th Feb
Where: Shire Horse at 9.30am (we will aim to leave at this time not turn up) Or: Fox's Dinner at 10.00
Route: A44 from Oxford to Worcester
A422 to Stratford-upon-avon
Head south on the Banbury Rd back towards Oxford
Aim to be back at Fox's for lunch.
Any objections/amends?
Warthog
12-02-08, 01:18 PM
I think Saturday might be better for me actually. Can hopefully make either though.
philbut
12-02-08, 02:22 PM
oh blimey, looks like i'm meant to be leadin a ride out or something? god help us!
well, london on friday night is off then! As I missed last weekends, and we are meeting at Fox's , I don't think i can worm my way out of this one (s**t weather aside). The SV may even make an appearence again as the ZZR is now semi complete but in need of brakes bleeding and fairing re-fitting.
We can decide on the day I guess but I can work in some more interesting B roads for the ape around worcestershire. Could even stop at our farm for a free cuppa if time allows.
I am guessing the total ride will be about 170miles, maybe a bit more. but that is a guestimate. Those of you who need to be back early may want to check this so we can shorten the route a bit if needs be.
Jo now has work on Sunday so that day is out for me.
Slim chance Saturday could work for me too.
KnightRider
12-02-08, 04:05 PM
I think all the details are ok apart from the query around whether we should ride on Sat or Sunday. Mr Ape man would you mind adding a pole to this thread to work out who can do Sat, who can do Sun and who can do both?
I think we are ok with the rest of the details:
Where: Shire Horse at 9.30am (we will aim to leave at this time not turn up) Or: Fox's Dinner at 10.00
Route: A44 from Oxford to Worcester
A422 to Stratford-upon-avon
Head south on the Banbury Rd back towards Oxford
Aim to be back at Fox's for lunch.
philbut
12-02-08, 05:14 PM
i would prefer saturday to be honest. sunday is doable but I'm more likely to be hungover then...
KnightRider
12-02-08, 05:29 PM
i would prefer saturday to be honest. sunday is doable but I'm more likely to be hungover then...
Drunkard!
No conjugal visits this weekend then!? :safe:
Warthog
12-02-08, 05:39 PM
Saturday for me. I doubt Ape can add polls now he is a mere mortal!
Fox's Dinner? A rabbit then?
KnightRider
12-02-08, 05:44 PM
I doubt Ape can add polls now he is a mere mortal
Don't dismiss the Ape's powers too quickly. I notice that Ape is still listed as a "Supreme Being" and is still listed as Mod of the section (at the top of the TV section screen).
Finally, those with a sharper eye than yours would have realised that this thread was recently stickied (sp/not a word).
philbut
12-02-08, 05:45 PM
Drunkard!
No conjugal visits this weekend then!? :safe:
That is currently the subject of debate ;-)
StreetHawk
12-02-08, 05:47 PM
Both days are looking doubtful for me now... But will try and make the run to Fox's at least :-)
ASM-Forever
12-02-08, 05:55 PM
Both days are looking doubtful for me now... But will try and make the run to Fox's at least :-)
Bah...you big ghey!
Tell your g/f to F off!
DanAbnormal
12-02-08, 05:59 PM
I can't make Saturday or Sunday. My bike is with AMS (not ASM!!) having a much needed service.
I can't even defect properly! :(
There is still no moderator, I called in a favour to have some little changes made. I am a supreme being regardless of moderator status. This is because I AM a supreme being. :wink:
For the time being, you will just have to use your memory to decide which day is most popular. I'll help you out. At the moment, Saturday is most popular. :lol:
KnightRider
12-02-08, 08:00 PM
Memory?
I can't make Saturday or Sunday. My bike is with AMS (not ASM!!) having a much needed service.
I can't even defect properly! :(
Defecting eh, Soon sort you out with a swift kicking!
Don't give them the choice Si, just tell them the day is Saturday, they will fall into place :)
DanAbnormal
13-02-08, 08:52 AM
Well these guys actually seem to ride bikes to meetings.......:-dd
KnightRider
13-02-08, 10:12 AM
Well these guys actually seem to ride bikes to meetings.......:-dd
Funny that - why would you go to a bike meet without your bike? Steve H came in his car last week so I ridiculed him [-X.
KnightRider
13-02-08, 10:13 AM
Well these guys actually seem to ride bikes to meetings.......:-dd
Oh and in the summer we also try to have a mini ride out after or before the meet.
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 10:26 AM
Oh and in the summer we also try to have a mini ride out after or before the meet.
Careful what you say Jon....you actually might end up attracting him. :D
Funny that - why would you go to a bike meet without your bike?
*whistles*
DanAbnormal
13-02-08, 10:47 AM
Careful what you say Jon....you actually might end up attracting him. :D
Oooh you cow!
I bet you're French. :p
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 10:52 AM
Oooh you cow!
I bet you're French. :p
:smt070
Oooh you cow!
I bet you're French. :p
:lol:
Errr I mean, please refrain from such racist remarks to my fellow TV member. :mad:
KnightRider
13-02-08, 04:44 PM
Racist remarks hey - if I were a mod that would be a red card for sure!
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 04:52 PM
He wakes up every morning and realises he's English...thats punishment enough. :)
KnightRider
13-02-08, 04:57 PM
What you trying to say?
He wakes up every morning and realises he's English...thats punishment enough. :)
:lol:
DanAbnormal
13-02-08, 05:07 PM
He wakes up every morning and realises he's English...thats punishment enough. :)
Dude, you're fighting a losing battle here. But a damn good comeback is still a damn good comeback. Well done. :p
Warthog
13-02-08, 05:18 PM
I have now organised my weekend around it being a Saturday rideout, so it had better be!
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 05:22 PM
Its on Sunday.
As thread starter...this is my decree. :)
Not really...its on Saturday.
Consequently i really like this font colour as you can type anything!
EG The ape has contracted the ghey through his finger infection.
EG The ape has contracted the ghey through his finger infection.
Your an *rs*.
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 05:52 PM
Your an *rs*.
;)
KnightRider
13-02-08, 06:04 PM
Dont we want to get as many people as possible? Sat would therefore be the best option. Alternatively as you are the only one who want Sunday, why dont we go for a ride on Sat and you can go on your own ride on Sunday!
Loner
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 06:07 PM
Its on Sunday.
As thread starter...this is my decree. :)
Not really...its on Saturday.
Consequently i really like this font colour as you can type anything!
EG The ape has contracted the ghey through his finger infection.
Look again. :rolleyes:
KnightRider
13-02-08, 06:11 PM
Look again. :rolleyes:
If Ape got the Ghey then it was you that gave it to him.
Read your post properly, you said in both parts that it was on Sunday.
Saturday it is then - lets spread the word.
StreetHawk
13-02-08, 06:12 PM
You aren't reading the small print Jon...
KnightRider
13-02-08, 06:19 PM
Is everyone stupid or is it just me: ASM said:
Its on Sunday.
As thread starter...this is my decree. :smile:
Not really...its on Sunday.
Consequently i really like this font colour as you can type anything!
EG The ape has contracted the ghey through his finger infection.
So if you read his words he says - its on sunday...not really its on Sunday.
I am assuming that the ASM - the ghe - forever means Saturday.
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 06:20 PM
Weather isn't looking great!
Ok its a long-ish distance forecast, but still!
Gets better at midday, but before that close to freezing. When you consider that ice will have formed overnight, it will probably still be around. :(
ASM-Forever
13-02-08, 06:21 PM
I said saturday....:)
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