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It has been suggested by a few of a memorial ride in memory of Mark.
To get the ball rolling I'd like to suggest something that was suggested to me.
On a Saturday
A ride from the Shire Horse in Maidenhead to Fox's diner. From there a short trip to the scene of the accident to allow those who wish to lay flowers or cards and pay respects. From there back to the Shire and then home.
Any other suggestions or thoughts welcome.
DanAbnormal
11-04-08, 10:49 AM
Do we mean tomorrow? What sort of time?
Warthog
11-04-08, 11:07 AM
There is a rideout for Adrian's birthday tomorrow. Did you mean modifying that or a seperate thing?
DanAbnormal
11-04-08, 11:09 AM
Perhaps the Ape means 'a' Saturday. Whenever that may be.
Although I would still feel a little emotional going back there I think it's a great idea and would definately come along.
Post amended. Yes I did mean a Saturday as apposed to tomorrow. I would think the following Sat would be best appropriate whilst it still has meaning for everyone.
Warthog
11-04-08, 11:19 AM
That would be a rideout just before Dan's housewarming? Suits me fine. Although I might see you at foxes and then the do reverse down to Dan's house or something.
DanAbnormal
11-04-08, 11:23 AM
Sounds all good to me. I'll be there.
Just like to add, this is open to everyone. :cool:
plowsie
11-04-08, 11:35 AM
Okay was waiting for summink to be said. Ok for me to come?
Ape excuse the PM the other day too, I had a mental lapse and thought how much of a to$$er I am for not reading lol.
Just like to add, this is open to everyone. :cool:
Thank you, I would like to attend.
Nice one Simon. I cant make the funeral Monday but would like to do something to pay my respects to Mark. Keep us updated.
Just like to add, this is open to everyone. :cool:
Good idea, I too would like to attend this.
I hope to be able to come along as well.
StreetHawk
11-04-08, 11:50 AM
Next sat (19th) is good for me.
I'd also like to suggest an annual ride, on the saturday nearest the 5th April, where we take a run down to Brighton which was one of Marks's favourite rideouts. I lead to Guildford and Tonyk leads from there, the twisty route..
I would like to attend this too, I'll cancel the stuff I've got on if it goes ahead next Saturday 19th.
Its a good idea for those who can't / feel they shouldn't attend the funeral.
SoulKiss
11-04-08, 12:55 PM
Next sat (19th) is good for me.
I'd also like to suggest an annual ride, on the saturday nearest the 5th April, where we take a run down to Brighton which was one of Marks's favourite rideouts. I lead to Guildford and Tonyk leads from there, the twisty route..
Not my call but saying 1st Sat in April fixes it better than the closest to the 5th.
KnightRider
11-04-08, 09:25 PM
Next Sat sounds good.
This'll be a morning run, right?
scifibloke
11-04-08, 09:40 PM
Sounds like a good idea, I'd be up for attending.
DanAbnormal
11-04-08, 10:39 PM
okay, i just seen this.......next saturday 19th ......sounds good.
I can take you guys the route Mark and i took...
coming back home, was'nt too sure which route we too, as per Thames Valley memo states "get lost on rideouts" ....
but we eventually found home....
But on seconds thoughts, I would say it's a privilege and a honour to lead a ride that Mark loved..I'm sure FGO Tony will agree as he was on one ride with us...So next Saturday it is...so say we all.
still not too sure on the route back, but it will be "that a way.."
I think Saturday 19th would be a ride to Fox's from the Shire and back.
okay, i just seen this.......next saturday 19th ......sounds good.
I can take you guys the route Mark and i took...
coming back home, was'nt too sure which route we too, as per Thames Valley memo states "get lost on rideouts" ....
but we eventually found home....
But on seconds thoughts, I would say it's a privilege and a honour to lead a ride that Mark loved..I'm sure FGO Tony will agree as he was on one ride with us...So next Saturday it is...so say we all.
still not too sure on the route back, but it will be "that a way.."
I think the idea of the ride on the 19th is for others (not in TV area) to join us in a ride with a stop at the scene so they can lay flowers, cards and pay respects. Not a jolly to Brighton. I think that can wait for another day.
nick 1871 and soulkiss and myself have got our wires crossed,
This ride is :
A ride from the Shire Horse in Maidenhead to Fox's diner. From there a short trip to the scene of the accident to allow those who wish to lay flowers or cards and pay respects. From there back to the Shire and then home.
brighton may be some other time.....sorry all....
StreetHawk
12-04-08, 12:37 PM
nick 1871 and soulkiss and myself have got our wires crossed,
This ride is :
A ride from the Shire Horse in Maidenhead to Fox's diner. From there a short trip to the scene of the accident to allow those who wish to lay flowers or cards and pay respects. From there back to the Shire and then home.
brighton may be some other time.....sorry all....
I was suggesting an annual ride to Brighton to remember Mark. Not suggesting we ride to Brighton on the 19th!
I was suggesting an annual ride to Brighton to remember Mark. Not suggesting we ride to Brighton on the 19th!
okay i'll amend it .............. I got my wires crossed....:smt120
stevehaskew
12-04-08, 10:45 PM
I'll hopefully be able to make this. I'll let you know.
bad-sv650
12-04-08, 10:49 PM
same here. I'll let you know.
zzrpilot
13-04-08, 12:41 PM
If I am in country then I will try and get there.
Can someone post the postcode of the meetup place?
If I am in country then I will try and get there.
Can someone post the postcode of the meetup place?
http://forums.sv650.org/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-4-15&e=89&c=1
Devil Biccy
13-04-08, 05:12 PM
I too would like to attend and pay my respects
bad-sv650
13-04-08, 09:32 PM
what time is this meet on saturday 19th ?
petevtwin650
14-04-08, 07:43 AM
what time is this meet on saturday 19th ?
+1:)
Dunno. What suits everyone else?
DanAbnormal
14-04-08, 07:54 AM
Dunno. What suits everyone else?
Not fussy. How about something like a 10:30 meet at the Shire?
petevtwin650
14-04-08, 07:58 AM
Not fussy. How about something like a 10:30 meet at the Shire?
What time does the Shire open. We had this problem this Saturday. Not until 11 I believe.
Meet at 11 to leave at 12 ?
Does it have to be open :?:
petevtwin650
14-04-08, 08:08 AM
Does it have to be open :?:
Depends on how many are going to come possibly. No toilets until it's open for one.
However I've said my piece. It's your guys ride, we'll go with the flow.:)
Depends on how many are going to come possibly. No toilets until it's open for one.
However I've said my piece. It's your guys ride, we'll go with the flow.:)
Good point, well presented. I always 'go' before I leave so this isn't a consideration for me or most of the TVSF. Forgetting of course that others from further afield will be attending. :oops:
11 is good for me too.
I'd vote for 10.30 leaving at 11. Whenever I've met people at the Shire for a run, it's been in the car park so no need for the doors to be open. We're 99% male and the car park is surrounded by bushes...
As a basis of a route,
Shire Horse A4, A404, A4010, A413 to Ayelsbury
A418, A329, B4015, A4074 to Berinsfield (Fox's)
A short trip down A4074 to pay respects. Continue A4074, A4130, A404 back to Shire.
This is only a sugestion. I'm open to any others. Speak up.
DanAbnormal
14-04-08, 08:50 AM
As a basis of a route,
Shire Horse A4, A404, A4010 to Ayelsbury
A418, A329, B4015, A4074 to Berinsfield (Fox's)
A short trip down A4074 to pay respects. Continue A4074, A4130, A404 back to Shire.
This is only a sugestion. I'm open to any others. Speak up.
Sounds perfect to me. I assume we will stop at Fox's for a wee break/cuppa?
Sounds perfect to me. I assume we will stop at Fox's for a wee break/cuppa?
That's the plan. Like I said, I'm open to suggestions. I have no idea what these roads are like to ride. I just looked at the map. If I had my way, I'd have chosen B roads all the way. But also don't want to lose the focus and point of the ride.
That's the plan. Like I said, I'm open to suggestions. I have no idea what these roads are like to ride. I just looked at the map. If I had my way, I'd have chosen B roads all the way. But also don't want to lose the focus and point of the ride.
A404 to High Wycombe - tedious dual carriageway
A4010 to Aylesbury - slow through HW, OKish to Aylesbury but mostly 50 limit
A418 to Thame - mostly fast sweepers once you get out of Aylesbury, part of my grand tour route
A329 - great fun for the bit you're using.
So the last half's not bad at all, but the first half is fairly lousy.
As an alternative, there's...
A404/A4130 to Wallingford via Henley
A4074 to Shillingford
A329 to Thame, A418 to Aylesbury
A413 to Bicester
Tingewick bypass and A4011 to Thame
A329 back to Shillingford
A4074 to Fox's
This has three plus points - There aren't many junctions where you do anything but go straight on, it passes the scene anyway and it's precisely the route of Mark's last ride. The minus point is that the bit from Shillingford to Shillingford is completely and utterly superfluous and it takes a good 2 hours.
A404 to High Wycombe - tedious dual carriageway
A4010 to Aylesbury - slow through HW, OKish to Aylesbury but mostly 50 limit
A418 to Thame - mostly fast sweepers once you get out of Aylesbury, part of my grand tour route
A329 - great fun for the bit you're using.
So the last half's not bad at all, but the first half is fairly lousy.
As an alternative, there's...
A404/A4130 to Wallingford via Henley
A4074 to Shillingford
A329 to Thame, A418 to Aylesbury
A413 to Bicester
Tingewick bypass and A4011 to Thame
A329 back to Shillingford
A4074 to Fox's
This has three plus points - There aren't many junctions where you do anything but go straight on, it passes the scene anyway and it's precisely the route of Mark's last ride. The minus point is that the bit from Shillingford to Shillingford is completely and utterly superfluous and it takes a good 2 hours.
Well volunteered.
DanAbnormal
14-04-08, 09:22 AM
I don't want to throw a spanner in the works and am more than happy to follow any route but......isn't this more of a steady paced ride rather than a hoon?
If I'm honest I'm considering giving up large group riding all together. Of course I will make this one but I think I'll be at the back of the pack following at my own pace. Sorry to derail.
I don't want to throw a spanner in the works and am more than happy to follow any route but......isn't this more of a steady paced ride rather than a hoon?
If I'm honest I'm considering giving up large group riding all together. Of course I will make this one but I think I'll be at the back of the pack following at my own pace. Sorry to derail.
You'll not be on your own mate. :wink: The route shouldn't matter. It's the speed you wish to travel that matters. Said it before, I'll say it now and no doubt I'll say it again. You go your own speed on rides. Let the fast boys be fast and the slower ones go slower. No problems.
DanAbnormal
14-04-08, 09:29 AM
You'll not be on your own mate. :wink: The route shouldn't matter. It's the speed you wish to travel that matters. Said it before, I'll say it now and no doubt I'll say it again. You go your own speed on rides. Let the fast boys be fast and the slower ones go slower. No problems.
So true. Sorry, just not feeling all that confident at the moment. I'll be there regardless of route.
OK, concrete suggestion time:
11am meet at the Shire so the loos are open, 11.30am departure.
A4 to A404
A404 to A4130
A4130 via Henley to Wallingford roundabout
A4074 via Shillingford to Fox's.
This is the "usual" TVSF route from the Shire to Fox's, it passes the scene so everyone can stop if they want, then on for a moment of reflection over a cuppa at Fox's.
The route took me 40 minutes last Thursday evening in the car, so a sedate trundle by bike should take about the same.
+1/-1 ?
DanAbnormal
14-04-08, 09:58 AM
Get's a +1 from me.
+2
Warthog
14-04-08, 09:59 AM
I am pretty much in whatever happens. I need to speak to Dan though, as that day due to his housewarming I need to end up down south. As a result, I might meet you at the scene or Fox's and then join you for the ride back down and stay with Dan, unless that is too early for him.
petevtwin650
14-04-08, 10:02 AM
Get's a +1 from me.
+3 1/2 :cool:
Warthog
14-04-08, 10:24 AM
+3 1/2 :cool:
:lol:
StreetHawk
14-04-08, 05:48 PM
I'd like to add a part to the route.
I'll lead from The Shire to Henley via Marlow. Nice route and one i've ridden many several times with Mark. Someone else can lead from Henley to Fox's if they like. I'll be going a steady pace.
I'd like to add a part to the route.
I'll lead from The Shire to Henley via Marlow. Nice route and one i've ridden many several times with Mark. Someone else can lead from Henley to Fox's if they like. I'll be going a steady pace.
That's an easy enough addition. Rather than coming off the 404 at the A4130 exit, we can come off at the Bisham roundabout and go through Marlow instead. Should be fun negotiating the traffic as a group, but far from impossible.
What times we working to on Saturday?
Arrive Shire 11:00.
Leave Shire 11:30
KnightRider
16-04-08, 03:42 PM
Arrive Shire 11:00.
Leave Shire 11:30
Or Arrive Shire 11:30 Leave Shire 11:30 (if you are a complete to**er like me:D)
Will try and get there just in time to watch TonyK put all his kit on...11:05 should do it ;)!
ukrobuk
16-04-08, 04:41 PM
What sort of pace will you be going at on the day? Just wondering as on my last ride out i found out i'm a tad slow, still building my confidence up after my off.
Not 100% sure if i can make it but i want too
Devil Biccy
16-04-08, 06:06 PM
What sort of pace will you be going at on the day? Just wondering as on my last ride out i found out i'm a tad slow, still building my confidence up after my off.
Not 100% sure if i can make it but i want too
" It's the speed you wish to travel that matters. Said it before, I'll say it now and no doubt I'll say it again. You go your own speed on rides. Let the fast boys be fast and the slower ones go slower." as quoted by Big Ape in same thread
I'm not the fatstest and don't wish to be happy to bimble along so don't be put off
Don't get hung up about getting left behind.
Go at what pace you are comfortable with and enjoy the ride. Nobody will have a pop at you for going slower than everybody else, well they might but I would imagine it would be in jest. The TV ladies and gents are a nice bunch and wont alienate you for being near the back of the pack.
Go on the ride and enjoy yourself.
KnightRider
16-04-08, 06:53 PM
What sort of pace will you be going at on the day? Just wondering as on my last ride out i found out i'm a tad slow, still building my confidence up after my off.
Not 100% sure if i can make it but i want too
Can I be honest?
The guys with the biggest cahoonas are the ones that stick to their own pace and don't try and keep up. You find out early on that some guys are faster than others. Always stick to and below your own limits. Just be safe in the knowledge that everyone in front will wait at the next junction.
[Telling off mode] Which means guys that we all need to actually wait at each junction!!!!!!!!! - Even I don't have confidence that some of you will actually wait - so lets sort that out before we have another accident!!! It is all very well when people say "no matter what happens I just stick to the guy in front" but that isn't very considerate or helpful[/Telling off mode]
The ride on Saturday will be very chilled so it will probably be a good one to get some experience on.
And while they are waiting they can munch on some skittles...............
What sort of pace will you be going at on the day? Just wondering as on my last ride out i found out i'm a tad slow, still building my confidence up after my off.
Not 100% sure if i can make it but i want too
You're the fella we met at Fox's, ya?
Don't worry, I suspect the pace on Saturday will be rather slower than the full-speed hoon we did round Bucks a couple of weeks ago and you didn't do a bad job of keeping up then.
Warthog
16-04-08, 06:59 PM
And while they are waiting they can munch on some skittles...............
Zing!
Our last few rides have worked well with a combo of mirrors and the odd marker for when the groupd gets a little seperated. No need to worry, just ride at your own pace and we will take care of you!
Warthog
16-04-08, 07:00 PM
You're the fella we met at Fox's, ya?
Don't worry, I suspect the pace on Sunday will be rather slower than the full-speed hoon we did round Bucks a couple of weeks ago and you didn't do a bad job of keeping up then.
That thought had occured to me too.
Don't sweat it. I have this big yellow streak that goes all the way up my back. Written on it in more yellow, it say's "beware, carefull and painfully slow rider in front".
KnightRider
16-04-08, 07:24 PM
Don't sweat it. I have this big yellow streak that goes all the way up my back. Written on it in more yellow, it say's "beware, carefull and painfully slow rider in front".
Thats only cause you ride on 1 wheel most of the time!
Don't sweat it. I have this big yellow streak that goes all the way up my back.
I bet it's Hammerite.
StreetHawk
16-04-08, 07:33 PM
I'll be taking it very easy... esp as it looks like being wet :-(
Or Arrive Shire 11:30 Leave Shire 11:30 (if you are a complete to**er like me:D)
Will try and get there just in time to watch TonyK put all his kit on...11:05 should do it ;)!
so you want me to rush??? :rolleyes:
so you want me to rush??? :rolleyes:
God no. You'll get flustered and take even longer. :wink:
KnightRider
16-04-08, 08:26 PM
God no. You'll get flustered and take even longer. :wink:
+1
Or Arrive Shire 11:30 Leave Shire 11:30 (if you are a complete to**er like me:D)
Will try and get there just in time to watch TonyK put all his kit on...11:05 should do it ;)!
Can I be honest?
The guys with the biggest cahoonas are the ones that stick to their own pace and don't try and keep up. You find out early on that some guys put their kit on faster than others. Always stick to and below your own limits. Just be safe in the knowledge that everyone in front will wait at the first junction.
etc.
KnightRider
17-04-08, 11:55 AM
Can I be honest?
The guys with the biggest cahoonas are the ones that stick to their own pace and don't try and keep up. You find out early on that some guys put their kit on faster than others. Always stick to and below your own limits. Just be safe in the knowledge that everyone in front will wait at the first junction.
etc.
:toss::toss::toss::toss::toss:
plowsie
17-04-08, 01:12 PM
Cant come on this one now peeps, off to Silverstone with mum, dad, kayla and gramps, completely forgot it was this weekend. Sorry to miss out on this one. I hope the weather holds off for y'all.
I too found that quite entertaining. Wassup Jon :?: You sick of the site of chocolate already :?: I'd suggest you get back to some productively, then take a break. Then go out and have some fun. :wink:
KnightRider
17-04-08, 03:20 PM
Mmmmmmm - Mars bars
Mmmmmmm - Skittles
More of a Maltesers man, myself.
DanAbnormal
18-04-08, 10:30 AM
I can't make this now as I have no bike. :( Sold my hornet to a mate and he needs (wants) it tomorrow.
I can't make this now as I have no bike. :( Sold my hornet to a mate and he needs (wants) it tomorrow.
You sir, are a spoon.
At least you can get the dusting done in time for the evening ;)
I can't make this now as I have no bike. :( Sold my hornet to a mate and he needs (wants) it tomorrow.
Same offer stands as for Mari the other day - if you can get to Maidenhead and have insurance for riding other bikes, you're welcome to borrow one of mine.
stevehaskew
18-04-08, 10:38 AM
I might be a bit late for this. I'm trying to go and see a car in Chichester at 9am, then still get back in time for the ride... might be a struggle! I'll let you know whether to wait for me at the Shire. I might have to meet up with you along the way.
StreetHawk
18-04-08, 11:21 AM
Shame you can't make it Dan..
Steve, hopefully we'll see you at the Shire, could meet a Fox's if not?
DanAbnormal
18-04-08, 11:38 AM
Fear not. I just spoke with my mate, he's agreed to take the bike next Thursday instead. In short, see you tomorrow. :)
philbut
18-04-08, 12:26 PM
i'm still feeling really ill. i'm at work but riding is really hard - it took all my concentration to get in this morning, and its just really uncomfortable - have a stomach ache the whole time, so I dobt I'll be joining you tomorrrow, short of some miraculous recovery.
Dan - I thought you loved the Hornet? ah well it is you after all ;-)
Warthog
18-04-08, 12:52 PM
You haven't heard what his new bike is yet ;)
I hope it's either a GSXR750 or a Daytona 675 - I need to cadge a test ride to decide which to replace the SV with.
flibble
18-04-08, 02:57 PM
i'm still feeling really ill. i'm at work but riding is really hard - it took all my concentration to get in this morning, and its just really uncomfortable - have a stomach ache the whole time, so I dobt I'll be joining you tomorrrow, short of some miraculous recovery.
A tipple of brandy or congnac does wonders for a tummy bug :D
(mind, not right immediately before the ride.. lol)
i'm still feeling really ill - have a stomach ache the whole time, so I dobt I'll be joining you tomorrrow, short of some miraculous recovery.
Might be worth a visit to the quack if no improvement soon... that's like 3 days :smurfin:
I'm coming on this from the Essex direction if anyone wants to hook up with me en route.
My plan so far is A12 - M25 - M4 - M40 - get lost - phone Si - cry/stamp feet - find The Shire
If anyone can offer an improvement on this I'd welcome it!
If you use the M40 after the M4 you have missed the Shire.
Leave the M4 at junction 8/9 and head towards High Wycombe.
When you get to the turn off for A4 Maidenhead and Reading take the A4 towards Reading. The pub is a few hundred yards on the left.
Pubs here..... A4 just past A404 junction heading west out of london....
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF...9&z=15&iwloc=A (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=shire+horse&near=Maidenhead,+Berkshire&fb=1&cid=0,0,10280828235906869526&ll=51.516007,-0.777669&spn=0.018774,0.040169&z=15&iwloc=A)
On the left, 40 limit, can't miss it :-)
KnightRider
18-04-08, 04:23 PM
If you use the M40 after the M4 you have missed the Shire.
Leave the M4 at junction 8/9 and head towards High Wycombe.
When you get to the turn off for A4 Maidenhead and Reading take the A4 towards Reading. The pub is a few hundred yards on the left.
What he said.
M4 (junction 8/9)
A404 - towards High Wycomb (its the only way you can go!)
Come off at the second intersection which leads you onto a roundabout
Turn left (1st exit)
Ensure you rev the engine loads so that we can all hear you - the Shire is 500 meters down the road on your left
If you use the M40 after the M4 you have missed the Shire.
Leave the M4 at junction 8/9 and head towards High Wycombe.
When you get to the turn off for A4 Maidenhead and Reading take the A4 towards Reading. The pub is a few hundred yards on the left.
What he said.
M4 (junction 8/9)
A404 - towards High Wycomb (its the only way you can go!)
Come off at the second intersection which leads you onto a roundabout
Turn left (1st exit)
Ensure you rev the engine loads so that we can all hear you - the Shire is 500 meters down the road on your left
What he said again.
M4, blah blah, roundabout, blah blah, on left, blah blah.
Ensure you rev the engine loads so that we can all hear you - the Shire is 500 meters down the road on your left
LOL - will you be able to hear from the M25??
Seriously tho thanks, I'll do my best
What he said again.
M4, blah blah, roundabout, blah blah, on left, blah blah.
Yeah thanks Si that's really helpful ;)
You know I'm going to phone you when I'm lost so don't mock!
New thread with poll and route details. here (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=108575)
StreetHawk
18-04-08, 04:38 PM
What he said again.
M4, blah blah, roundabout, blah blah, on left, blah blah.
What he said.. etc... etc :p
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