View Full Version : Rideout Wkend 15/16 March
Ok, as the title says, trying to organise a rideout weather dependant for that weekend. Please vote in the poll whether you prefer Sat or Sun or whether you cant make it. Please only post Sat or Sun if you can attend.
Having done the Catherine Wheel rideout last weekend, I open the floor to suggestions of where people would like to go. Personally I thought it might be an idea to hit the east coast however if people want to suggest otherwise then please do so.
Tim in Belgium
04-03-08, 09:42 PM
Up for east coast & moors, Whitby, Scarborough, Brid? a touch of the Helmsley TT.
Could use Thirsk as a central(ish) starting point, just 10 mins off the A1
I'm up for either day depending on if any booking come in before then. Weekend is free both days so far.
Sounds like a good route too.
C
Voted Sunday but can do either. East coast sounds good to me. Did a spot of Helmsley TT a couple of weeks ago in frost....eeeeeekkkk. Lets hope it's a bit warmer!
Having missed a couple I'm well up for this one chaps.
Cheers
Ryan
go on then why not...
+1 for the TT.. as Tim says
either or day wise.
voted Sunday as kids horse riding Saturday.
Dave The Rave
05-03-08, 11:23 AM
Rob, east cost is to far from me. I vote for North Wales :-)
Not sure about availability as I have to check what the family plans are :-)
dizzyblonde
05-03-08, 12:20 PM
hhhmm won't vote for now, I'll have to pull some strings. weather permitting. Not been up E coast, a bit far maybe?
ThEGr33k
05-03-08, 12:38 PM
Well im working saturday night so finish at 8AM sunday. I should be ok to come I think, wont be too tired and depending where we are meeting and going then I might be able to get my head down before I set off.
E coust sounds good to me Tim. I need to find more roads. ATM I just use the Scarborough rollercoaster road. :D
On call that weekend. Sorry.
was just thinking that if those coming from Manchester way - Dave/Ryan/Si etc, then maybe us from the North East start the rideout early, say 8:30, have a ride along Helmsley TT, towards York and then onto Squires. Meet the southern lot at Squires. Have a cup of tea there, before moving on towards Scarboro/Brid depending on where people want to go/route. After that it could be a judgement call on where we go depending on weather either to go upto Whitby, or back across to Pickering/Helmsley/Thirsk, wave off the southern lot and then back up Northallerton/Yarm for northern bunch.
What you all think?
Checking route, Squires to Brid/Scarbro/Pickering/Helmsley is *only* 119miles which is about 20 miles more than the Catherine Wheel. Thats going the easiest way, however that could be a tad boring and Im sure others might have some good roads between those points.
Round trip for Northerners from Wolviston services looks to be about 220 miles folks.
ThEGr33k
05-03-08, 06:19 PM
Nice! :D
I voted Sunday too, but can currently make either day. Heading right out to the east coast is maybe a little far for a fun day for me, but I'm certainly up for something...
timwilky
05-03-08, 07:08 PM
1) I doubt that the hole across my drive will be covered by then.
2) To Damn far.
3) Don't want to ride with you smelly lot anyway.
OK, it is only that Richie thats a bit stinky
Edit :- and Tim is far too colourfull in his YMCA waterproufs... to be taken seriously.
Just realised that Sunday is the Australian round of the new F1 season so I'll be pretty knackered on the Sunday, so I change my vote to the Sat.
I fancy an early start so will probably blast up the A1 from Leeds and meet the Northern lot (does that make me a Southerner - :() enroute to Squires. Thirsk maybe?? I need to get my map out....
Amazing that the Lancs lot complaining that its too far, yet its as far for us North Easterners to get to the start line ;) Western softies.
sisk650k4
05-03-08, 10:31 PM
Alrite Rob, i wont vote for now, need to check with other commitments and that boring crap. East coast is a little far however, if the weather is good i might be up for it. Ill be intouch m8.:D
jamessunhill
05-03-08, 11:09 PM
Either day would be good for me and I don't mind setting out early if it means a better ride.
I've not had chance to do the East coast yet, so it should be good (with bike cam too).
Apophes
06-03-08, 12:44 AM
voted sunday ...... but need to fix my speedo first its gone off again not sure if its sender or brain :(taking sender off tomorrow to test
1st time back on here since Saturdays ride out and the next ones already being planned :D
Count me in for the Sunday ,cant make Saturday as im working,and the coast route sounds good to me :smt045
Graham
ThEGr33k
06-03-08, 02:00 AM
Sounds good Jim. Bring the camera. :D
Looking forward to it. Should give me a chance to see what the new disc's will work.
jamessunhill
06-03-08, 10:31 AM
Just realised, I'm on the Wirral Egg (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=102958) run on the Sunday, si it'll have to be Saturday for me.
grh1904
06-03-08, 10:56 AM
Count me out - working AGAIN !!!!!!!!
BOTH DAYS.:(:(:(
I'm up for both days if possible :)
Finally got the Bim running again after a week of "something being wrong". I love bikes that fix themselves :)
The early start thing is a bit scary mind you! I don't usually do mornings! :)
So has anything been firmed up yet? Where we meeting/what time/what day?
Carl
ThEGr33k
06-03-08, 12:34 PM
Just realised, I'm on the Wirral Egg (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=102958) run on the Sunday, si it'll have to be Saturday for me.
:(
Count me out - working AGAIN !!!!!!!!
BOTH DAYS.:(:(:(
Graeme you're always working! If its every other weekend you're working, you might even miss the next one :(
Weather dependant, both days may actually be available, and as such it might be an idea of who can do the East coast and who cant and on which day they can make it. That way, for those that cant do East Coast and fancy riding around the Dales instead, we could choose one day for them, and for the other day make it the East coast for those that can manage it. Comprende??
Just looked across thread and for those that have voted so far, it appears those most willing and most accommodated to ride across the East coast, Sunday is the better day. For those who are struggling to get across as far as that, Saturday looks like their option.
How about
Saturday
Rideout more central e.g Kettlewell, Devils Bridge Etc
Sunday:
East Coast starting at Thirsk for the ride down across to Helmsley, to Pickering and over to Scarboro and Whitby.
That way, all can be accommodated and those wishing to do both days can do so?
ThEGr33k
06-03-08, 03:59 PM
Just looked across thread and for those that have voted so far, it appears those most willing and most accommodated to ride across the East coast, Sunday is the better day. For those who are struggling to get across as far as that, Saturday looks like their option.
How about
Saturday
Rideout more central e.g Kettlewell, Devils Bridge Etc
Sunday:
East Coast starting at Thirsk for the ride down across to Helmsley, to Pickering and over to Scarboro and Whitby.
That way, all can be accommodated and those wishing to do both days can do so?
Sounds good to me. Looks like ill be going from Whitby to Thirsk then back to Whitby :smt118
Tim in Belgium
06-03-08, 04:33 PM
......stuff......
How about
Saturday
Rideout more central e.g Kettlewell, Devils Bridge Etc
Sunday:
East Coast starting at Thirsk for the ride down across to Helmsley, to Pickering and over to Scarboro and Whitby.
That way, all can be accommodated and those wishing to do both days can do so?
How about Sunday:
We could incoporate the TT route into Sunday either on the way out (reversing the Whitby/Scarborough order or going Thirsk Northallerton-Stokesley-TT-Helmsley) or on the way back from Scarborough. It needs to be in there somewhere though, even if not taken at speed.
I might make Saturday too, but I've a free black tie do Friday evening and will be aiming to "benefit" as much as possible from what I'm hoping is going to be free booze, so I may be a little too delicate in the morning.
Tim in Belgium
06-03-08, 04:37 PM
I'm up for both days if possible :)
Finally got the Bim running again after a week of "something being wrong". I love bikes that fix themselves :)
The early start thing is a bit scary mind you! I don't usually do mornings! :)
So has anything been firmed up yet? Where we meeting/what time/what day?
Carl
Sunday morning meet at Thirsk is likely to be 10ish for a 10.30 departure, that's only an 8min ride for you Carl, hopefully not too early ;)
Im up for that then - Thirsk Northallerton Stokesley Helmsley Pickering Scarboro Whitby in that order..
I would of come along but its the wirral egg run on 16th!
grh1904
06-03-08, 09:23 PM
Graeme you're always working!
They don't call me the overtime bandit for nothing you know !!!!!!!:smt045:smt118
Seriously tho' have a good (and safe) ride out.
I did enquire about taking one of the days off, but there is 4 hours pre planned Overtime up for grabs on the Sunday, but if I take the Sat off I'm ruled out of the money for Sunday:(
my weekends off for the next couple o weeks is
Sat & Sun 8th & 9th Mar
Sat & Sun 22nd & 23rd Mar
Sat & Sun 5th & 6th Apr
Sat & Sun 19th & 20th Apr
[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o< - one can but pray that the next ride out is one of these dates !!!!!!!!!
Yep, sounds good! The Bim will have SC pro's on by then so no more sliding around on the Hi Sports :)
Looking forward to it! Now you watch it Pee down all weekend :)
They don't call me the overtime bandit for nothing you know !!!!!!!:smt045:smt118
Seriously tho' have a good (and safe) ride out.
I did enquire about taking one of the days off, but there is 4 hours pre planned Overtime up for grabs on the Sunday, but if I take the Sat off I'm ruled out of the money for Sunday:(
my weekends off for the next couple o weeks is
Sat & Sun 8th & 9th Mar
Sat & Sun 22nd & 23rd Mar
Sat & Sun 5th & 6th Apr
Sat & Sun 19th & 20th Apr
[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o<[-o< - one can but pray that the next ride out is one of these dates !!!!!!!!!
Next rideout planned is for the 5/6 Apr after that as that is the "monthly meet" Dunno what the plan is for it yet though
SO - Am I right thinking Thirsk 10am for 10.30 depart on the Sunday??
I can get up to Kettlewell pretty quick from here so might do the Sat too if you're going. Will see what the better half has planned for me..
jamessunhill
06-03-08, 11:37 PM
I would of come along but its the wirral egg run on 16th!
That's why i'm going on the Saturday ride and the egg run on Sunday.:p
timwilky
07-03-08, 12:22 AM
James
I cannot be bothered with reading all the above.
What Saturday ride, where?
Just done a search on Sat. so Kettlewell
jamessunhill
07-03-08, 12:52 AM
This
Just looked across thread and for those that have voted so far, it appears those most willing and most accommodated to ride across the East coast, Sunday is the better day. For those who are struggling to get across as far as that, Saturday looks like their option.
How about
Saturday
Rideout more central e.g Kettlewell, Devils Bridge Etc
Sunday:
East Coast starting at Thirsk for the ride down across to Helmsley, to Pickering and over to Scarboro and Whitby.
That way, all can be accommodated and those wishing to do both days can do so?
Hi
WOW WOW I'M OFF WORK
I have voted for the saturday as I have put my name down for the eggrun, Not sure my old body can cope with two days riding though/:cheers:
sandy
Tim in Belgium
07-03-08, 11:09 AM
Shall we agree that the Sunday ride meets at Thirsk market square 10 am for a 10.30am departure. Exact route can be agreed nearer the time.
As for the Saturday run, I think that's more for the westerners to agree, a start point combined with a lunch destination/time may be a good idea, some of us eastern lot could may be then meet you half way round or something.
Shall we agree that the Sunday ride meets at Thirsk market square 10 am for a 10.30am departure. Exact route can be agreed nearer the time.
As for the Saturday run, I think that's more for the westerners to agree, a start point combined with a lunch destination/time may be a good idea, some of us eastern lot could may be then meet you half way round or something.
Yup, sounds like a plan that. If the Westerners want to meet up, then its up to them to nominate a meeting point.
lancasterlad
07-03-08, 08:16 PM
could make sat if thats ok,
jamessunhill
10-03-08, 04:14 PM
Where does everyone planning to come on Saturday want to go?
dizzyblonde
10-03-08, 07:21 PM
if the weather is nice and I can get a sitter for the day, I wouldn't mind going saturday, just gotta take it easy cause head bearings going on the black bike. soooooooo noooooo offroading
I'll see you in Thirsk on Sunday... by the clock @ 10am
Luckypants
12-03-08, 11:28 AM
Damn would like to come to this to say ta ra to Richie, but we have the BP trip to Wirral Egg Run. (and the not inconsiderable matter of the Grand Slam decider on Saturday)
BLACKFIRE
13-03-08, 01:09 PM
Voted Sunday but Saturday run will be better for me as i havnt a clue where/what the TT is :confused:
Went to Squires for first time a couple of weeks ago and like the road up there !!
So we meeting Kettlewell Sat morning then ?? what time ?? I am out in Leeds on Friday night so hopefully its not to early !
No longer on my SV got a ZX6 (which got slated in this weeks MCN :() hope i wont be classed as a traitor !!!
ThEGr33k
13-03-08, 01:33 PM
Voted Sunday but Saturday run will be better for me as i havnt a clue where/what the TT is :confused:
Went to Squires for first time a couple of weeks ago and like the road up there !!
So we meeting Kettlewell Sat morning then ?? what time ?? I am out in Leeds on Friday night so hopefully its not to early !
No longer on my SV got a ZX6 (which got slated in this weeks MCN :() hope i wont be classed as a traitor !!!
Its basically Pickering to Thirsk along the A170. Or atleast i think it is... Pretty easy to find your way to thirsk id have thought. If you are along my route I dont mind picking you up. Im going from RAF fylingdales at about 9am, all being well.
Dont worry about being a traitor, I dont have an SV on the road atm either...
Kettlewell seems a strange place to start a ride at because it's half way round the route. (whatever the route is :cyclops: )
What about McDonalds/ Little Chef/ Burgerking on the A59 bypass at Skipton?
Hello
I shall not be joining you on Saturday, I was offered some overtime on the saturday working a 1500 till 2300. I am still going to the egg run on sunday though. I need the money hard work paying bills on ya own. Hope you all have fun.
sandy:smt035
Has anyone decided a route for Saturday yet? Im in for Sunday but dont know what my plans are for Saturday yet...
Its basically Pickering to Thirsk along the A170. Or atleast i think it is... Pretty easy to find your way to thirsk id have thought. If you are along my route I dont mind picking you up. Im going from RAF fylingdales at about 9am, all being well.
Dont worry about being a traitor, I dont have an SV on the road atm either...
No Nick Helmsley TT is B1257 Helmsley to Stokesley.Nice ride but a bit of a police presence at times due to its popularity and the locals dislike of you lads with the nasty loud cans :p
Graham
Has anyone decided a route for Saturday yet? Im in for Sunday but dont know what my plans are for Saturday yet...
Rob
Whats the route for Sunday mate ? Any idea what the weather forcast is ?
Graham
Rob
Whats the route for Sunday mate ? Any idea what the weather forcast is ?
Graham
No idea on the forecast yet, might be better to look at that tomorrow afternoon as they havent had it too good these last few weeks.
Basically, me & Tim had a think about a couple of routes:
Thirsk-Stokesley-Helmsley-Pickering-Whitby/Scarborough (or Scarboro/Whitby if you prefer)
or sunshine dependant (and a fairly quick group)
Thirsk-Helmsley-Stokesley-Guisborough-Castleton-Pickering Scarborough/Whitby.
Hey All,
I'm gonna get to Thirsk for 10am Sunday. Leaving Leeds City Centre at 9am. If you fancy hooking up at J45 A1(M) at 9.20 let me know. I'm up for it rain, shine or minor earthquake! Looking forward to seeing you all again.
Ryan
ThEGr33k
13-03-08, 10:41 PM
No idea on the forecast yet, might be better to look at that tomorrow afternoon as they havent had it too good these last few weeks.
Basically, me & Tim had a think about a couple of routes:
Thirsk-Stokesley-Helmsley-Pickering-Whitby/Scarborough (or Scarboro/Whitby if you prefer)
or sunshine dependant (and a fairly quick group)
Thirsk-Helmsley-Stokesley-Guisborough-Castleton-Pickering Scarborough/Whitby.
Sounds good. :cool:
Who is bringing the Camera's? Ill only have my phone :'(
Tim in Belgium
14-03-08, 09:12 AM
I might bring the bullet cam mounted on the bike this time, more of a speed effect.
dizzyblonde
14-03-08, 07:58 PM
nope I got a date with Suzy tomorrow....wwwwwwwwwwoooooooohoooooooo
ThEGr33k
14-03-08, 10:04 PM
nope I got a date with Suzy tomorrow....wwwwwwwwwwoooooooohoooooooo
Does that mean your not comming on Sunday?
dizzyblonde
14-03-08, 10:15 PM
its getting a babysitter so early int morning, quite far out to be venturing TBH. Think me buddy of the road YC is off to see the missus sunday, which is why we're trying to get suze sorted tomorrow, cause he's gonna be away for a few days
Just watched the weather for the weekend. Saturday looks miserable all day with rain all afternoon. Sunday rain looks to be moving slightly south of where we are riding, (towards Hull) so we should be ok.
ThEGr33k
14-03-08, 10:59 PM
Eeek. Well we will see. Sigh. Should know that with me having time off that the weather will be terrable!
dizzyblonde
14-03-08, 11:12 PM
I'm just annoyed i'm back at work in April, meeting you guys will not be happening much at all after that. Anyone off during the easter school hols? midweek?
ThEGr33k
14-03-08, 11:39 PM
I'm just annoyed i'm back at work in April, meeting you guys will not be happening much at all after that. Anyone off during the easter school hols? midweek?
Indeed I have all the week upto good friday off, come back for 2 night shifts starting Saturday.... So i should be up for a ride if the weather is some good. :rolleyes:
sang by:-
Riley Armstrong - "Whatever The Weather"
The Jackson 5 - "I'll Be There"
Cold Play - "I'll see you"
Ozzy Osbourne - "Tomorrow"
sang by:-
Riley Armstrong - "Whatever The Weather"
The Jackson 5 - "I'll Be There"
Cold Play - "I'll see you"
Ozzy Osbourne - "Tomorrow"
Brilliant:)
So so far theres Me, Richie, Tim, Graham, Nick, Ryan & Simon confirmed. Carl are you in?
jamessunhill
15-03-08, 10:42 AM
If anyone fancies it, Ratty and I are going to beheading up to the Cat and Fiddle in a bit.
Brilliant:)
I thank you...:D
Tim in Belgium
15-03-08, 11:44 AM
Metcheck is saying dry, BBC weather map looks dryish, fingers crossed, touch wood.....
ThEGr33k
15-03-08, 02:04 PM
Looks like its ment to rain from about now till 5am ish.... then get sunny and cloudy, like yesterday hopefully so it should HOPEFULLY be dry. :)
jamessunhill
15-03-08, 02:28 PM
Ratty and I have just come back from our run.
It was great apart from the fog on the Cat and Fiddle.
Have fun tomorrow guys.
Anyone else seen rain yet? We've had a few drops but not even enough to call it a shower.
ThEGr33k
15-03-08, 04:13 PM
Nope non
Tim in Belgium
15-03-08, 04:46 PM
Rob, do you want to meet in Stokesley before heading to Thirsk via the TT, or meet at Yarm and head via Northallerton. Easy either way.
Suggest a 9:15 am meet for Stokesley, or a 9:30 meet at Yarm.
So so far theres Me, Richie, Tim, Graham, Nick, Ryan & Simon confirmed. Carl are you in?
Abso-bloomin-lutely! :)
On the Bim if it's dry and on the SV if it's wet :)
May have to bring a pillion if he sees me sneaking the SV out of the shed! I'll have to be really quiet!
C
Tim, Im happy with either. Obviously if its been raining overnight, Northallerton way might be better as it might dry out quicker rather than Helmsley which tends to have quite a few shadows. 8 Of us so makes quite a nice number
ThEGr33k
15-03-08, 07:09 PM
My old man might want to come along... Is that ok?
Tim in Belgium
15-03-08, 07:14 PM
Tim, Im happy with either. Obviously if its been raining overnight, Northallerton way might be better as it might dry out quicker rather than Helmsley which tends to have quite a few shadows. 8 Of us so makes quite a nice number
-Good point, call it Yarm at 9:30 then
My old man might want to come along... Is that ok?
-Don't see why not, what does he ride?
ThEGr33k
15-03-08, 08:31 PM
-Good point, call it Yarm at 9:30 then
-Don't see why not, what does he ride?
Sprint ST...
Tim in Belgium
15-03-08, 08:55 PM
At least it's not an IL4 ;)
See you guys tomorrow morning, weather is still forecast to be drying through the day, so don't let an early morning shower put you off.
ThEGr33k
15-03-08, 09:11 PM
Oh noes... Just talked to my dad. sounds like he might be bringing my mum too. How embarasing? Sigh. Oh well. We wont have to wait for them at least (not that he is slow mind), he knows his way about. :)
Tim in Belgium
15-03-08, 09:14 PM
If you're lucky they might pay for your lunch ;)
ThEGr33k
15-03-08, 10:39 PM
We shall see...
see you in 9 ish hours...
bed time for this call sign.
Tim in Belgium
16-03-08, 07:20 AM
It's still dry here, so see you all in uder 3 hrs.
ThEGr33k
16-03-08, 07:24 AM
Im a bit tired... RED BULL >here< I am!
Should be ok, I hope.
I got a good few hours sleep bad last night.
Dry here, although as I type, very large black clouds are passing over me.Looks like its going South West.
8.30,
Drizabone 8 miles west of Thirsk coulds coming from the NE with a bit of a breeze!
Looking good!
C
Tim in Belgium
16-03-08, 09:00 AM
All who might or might not come today, my mobile number is*********** in case you get delayed/decide not to come/get lost etc.
Mods - I will delete this number after the ride.
Have a good ride guys - sorry I can't make it this time.
Tim in Belgium
16-03-08, 03:00 PM
Back safe and sound, and in time for the boring GP, bonus. Loads of salt on the last stretch to Teesside. Bring on spring.
Another nice ride out.
SimesB, sorry to have rung you on a Sunday morning, Rob thought you might be coming along, hope it didn't disturb your sleep after the GP.
I'm back, and very nearly laid the bike down in the garage as I got off...
silly boy.
Good rideout that, met some new faces and had a great time.
Cheers all.
Click for photos (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1448592#post1448592)
ThEGr33k
16-03-08, 04:32 PM
We are back. Ive had damn clutch woes most of the way home... Wouldnt disenguage the clutch right :(
Might have to bleed the bugger. What is wrong with a cable clutch GRRRR.
Good ride all. Loved Helmsey TT, great road. Hope I wasnt holding you all up too much :)
Yep back too. Had a good run today, 230 miles in all. Just washed the salt off and gave the bike a very liberal coating of WD40.
Thanks all for another good day out and;
Richie - Cheers for the photos.
Nick - Thanks to your old fella for finding us a great ride home without the monotony of the A64.
Ryan
Yeah good day out, shame about it being so cold. Will wash the bike tomorrow as Ive been busy since I got back.
Just about to post up a new thread about Easter Weekend.
ThEGr33k
16-03-08, 05:30 PM
Nick - Thanks to your old fella for finding us a great ride home without the monotony of the A64.
NP mate. Quite welcome.
Sorry I dint say much when we was on the round about going onto the A64... I needed to tell my old man about my clutch problems... You probably hear me reving it as we were stopping, that was to make the gear lever enguage. Sigh.
Fab ride!
Got back suffering from Hypothermia. The last 20 miles were done with me locked solid in one position. I'm still thawing out in front of the fire now, two hours later.
Note to self: Get a better screen, don't say "Oh, I don't need my Nech tube today" again and GET SOME BLOODY WEIGHT OFF YOU FAT PIG! :)
The photos have prompted me to either 1) take up smoking again or 2) get the three and a half stones off ASAP!
Sorry to hear about your clutch Nick. Might as well sell it instead of fixing it... to me... cheap! :D Quite possibly the most glorious sounding bike in the universe! It was rattling my visor when you were stopped and I was behind you!
Loved it. hopefully I'll be out next weekend.
C
ThEGr33k
16-03-08, 06:05 PM
Sorry to hear about your clutch Nick. Might as well sell it instead of fixing it... to me... cheap! :D Quite possibly the most glorious sounding bike in the universe! It was rattling my visor when you were stopped and I was behind you!
C
Glad you liked it. Makes me happy. :thumbsup:
Ill just have to bleed it again... Not easy either :( Only did it about 2k miles ago :confused:. Hope its no biggie. Maybe new master cylinder and lines needed... eventually to lose the problem perminently.
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