View Full Version : FOT run, weekend of 31st/1st
Might as well start planning this one early.
I'll be out to play next weekend - the precise day will depend on the weather. Route will be the same as a few weeks ago when i took Jon, Ian and Nick out for a FOT. Maidenhead, Henley, Wallingford, Thame, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Bicester, Thame, winding up either at Fox's or the England's Rose at Postcombe depending how we feel on the day. About 100 miles all in.
All are welcome - the pace will be variable (I'm actually slower on the gixer than I was on the SV simply because I'm not used to it yet) but the route's handy because there aren't many junctions so it's easy to pull over and wait for back-markers.
StreetHawk
25-05-08, 07:19 PM
I'm keen.. not sure which day is best for me as my personal diary is not home at the mo.. :rolleyes:
Will report back..
sam anon
26-05-08, 11:15 AM
FOT run?
aadeyc73
26-05-08, 12:02 PM
FOT run?
It means A413, as the majority is on that road.
Just for future ref Ogden where do you join the 413? Once i'm mobile again i'd like to join you for this run.
It means A413, as the majority is on that road.
Just for future ref Ogden where do you join the 413? Once i'm mobile again i'd like to join you for this run.
See the rough route mentioned in the OP. The 413 section runs from Aylesbury to Buckingham.
aadeyc73
26-05-08, 08:05 PM
Ok i'm guessing just from the Horse and Jockey pub. I didn't read the op fully and remembered a previous route potenially including Great Missenden/Wendover way.
The SV is currently off the road, somehow I don't think the Dullsville is really going to cut it on a trip like that so I'm out.
pencil shavings
27-05-08, 02:00 AM
Would be up for it but Im on the france trip that weekend, please no rain!
StreetHawk
27-05-08, 08:27 AM
The SV is currently off the road, somehow I don't think the Dullsville is really going to cut it on a trip like that so I'm out.
Dullsville will be fine.. FWIW the FOT is one of the best roads i've ever ridden :D
philbut
27-05-08, 03:45 PM
In theory I'm up for a run. all depends if I can get a new rear tyre by saturday. Might pop into ride-in first thing. I'll give him a bell tomorrow.
DanAbnormal
27-05-08, 04:18 PM
FOT?
OP?
Speak English man!
Sorry, I mean SEM!
:p
(A) Four One Three
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philbut
27-05-08, 06:48 PM
I'm now adding another caviat - My side stand switch must stop killing the bike mid corner before I use it again. Left me stranded on the way to tonights meet. Cheers to warthog for escorting with hazard light at the ready! i'm off to the garage with some crimps to attack the switch relay.
sv650nutter149
28-05-08, 11:48 AM
im up for it but only if its on the sunday working sat plus need a good blast....
There's a poll up there - if you can only do Sunday, vote accordingly.
At this rate it'll be whichever day looks sunnier. So far that's Saturday, but it might be Sunday.
God, isn't this exciting?
Devil Biccy
29-05-08, 04:09 PM
Saturday I shall be on route to France for a day trip with other Orgers.
Sunday Jo is working. So that rules me out even if I were wanting to go.
Can't you just get a case of stella in, wait for your neighbours to come round with a four-pack of Tesco Value Lager, then leave them looking after the kids?
Can't you just get a case of stella in, wait for your neighbours to come round with a four-pack of Tesco Value Lager, then leave them looking after the kids?
We were invited to a BBQ birthday party last night so I did the decent thing and took a case of stella with me. Our neighbours were also invited and no suprise at all, they turned up empty handed, drank the majority of the stella and ate so many burgers it was unreal. :roll:
And I wouldn't leave them to look after the kids when they were sober let alone drunk on my stella.
StreetHawk
29-05-08, 09:52 PM
Weather wise, sat looks best but it changes everyday on metcheck..
StreetHawk
29-05-08, 09:59 PM
Posted some drivel here.. edited now
Right, I'll be 10.30am at the Shire Horse tomorrow morning (Saturday)
Next excuse, Apeman?
hmmm.... depends on Friday...
Assume usual TVrules ? :smt039 :smt025
Luego (with luck)
StreetHawk
30-05-08, 11:03 AM
Right, I'll be 10.30am at the Shire Horse tomorrow morning (Saturday)
Next excuse, Apeman?
See you there - if it's dry ;)
Right, I'll be 10.30am at the Shire Horse tomorrow morning (Saturday)
is this a def for tomorrow ?
..... 10:30 at the shire ........:mrgreen:
If it's dry, yes.
That's a 10.30 departure, btw, so be there early.
Sun dance on order .... having just had Friday night shot down in flames this is looking way more dooable. Not all bad then :rolleyes:
Might even dust off the suit for the opportunity to feel like a right turnip....
Warthog
30-05-08, 12:19 PM
Urgh, bacteria grew slower than I thought, I have to hit the lab on Saturday for a bit. Might be around on Sunday.
KnightRider
30-05-08, 12:30 PM
Maybe from me. Want to go bike shopping.
Right, I'll be 10.30am at the Shire Horse tomorrow morning (Saturday)
Next excuse, Apeman?
I am going car shopping tomorrow. The short list is
Volvo C50 or Renault Megane ST
Weak excuse, old man.
By ST, do you mean the estate? I've driven one of those, it was vaguely alright but wallowed like a pig with multiple sclerosis.
If you're looking for an estate, you could do worse than http://www.fontain.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?region=&order=&Model=62&Make=&BodyType=&FuelType=&Transmission=&intMin=&intMax=&RSpage=1&ID=579112
It's what I'd buy.
StreetHawk
30-05-08, 07:13 PM
Maybe from me. Want to go bike shopping.
I'm sure we can take in a few bike shops en route.. :D
We can certainly go past Hughenden M40 to eyeball some Triumphs. Any others in the area? I honestly have no idea where the local H*nda dealers are.
StreetHawk
30-05-08, 08:35 PM
On Yer Bike on the Aylesbury to Bisceter road..
Brian Gray in Wycombe is a Honda dealer..
If I were going to buy a Honda i'd go to Dobles in Coulsdon, Surrey. Have heard from others they do the best deals around..
StreetHawk
31-05-08, 08:20 AM
Well it's dry out and the sun is shining so i'll see whoever at the Shire for 10.30 departure :-)
Probably noticed i'm not there....
Heading North..
Have Fun
walkaboutandy
31-05-08, 09:48 AM
I'm working today but if you go on another ride tomorrow morning, I'll be up for that.
philbut
31-05-08, 04:56 PM
Sorry lads, spent all day in the garage puttin the ZZR back together so ddin't make it but the weather was nice so hope you had a good ride. I'm still workin, havent seen any sunshine today :-(
StreetHawk
31-05-08, 07:11 PM
Yep, was a good ride.. Lovely roads, need to do them more often, I could ride the FOT all day :-)
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