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Tim in Belgium

30-11-08, 05:52 PM

Depending on how things go regarding the location, there would be all sorts of things possibly viable that previously have not been.

Like Unicorn rides?

Ok, I'll get my coat as this appears to be a serious thread...

Stig

30-11-08, 05:55 PM

Like Unicorn rides?

Ok, I'll get my coat as this appears to be a serious thread...

If you can find the unicorns I will consider it as an option. Serious it does not have to be, just on topic. :wink:

northwind

30-11-08, 05:59 PM

Like Unicorn rides?

Well Tim, it's well known that only virgins can ride unicorns...

Messie

30-11-08, 09:13 PM

Just having showers on site would be quite exciting for me ;)

joshmac

30-11-08, 09:14 PM

Just having showers on site would be quite exciting for me ;)
:lol:
There where plently last year :p

Oh you mean to wash in :D

dizzyblonde

30-11-08, 09:15 PM

Why? It wouldn't be compulsory! Only for those numpties among us, all in the worthy name of entertainment :p

I hate karaoke...although I can do really well singing in the style of the club singer..bit like this actually:p

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2prE-DUyESY&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R3LOjniAOjk&feature=related

ahhh fannnyouuu, ahhh fankyuooo very muchhhhhhaa:takeabow:

right back on topic;) yes showers would be great this time..was a downer this year. Can't put up without washing me hair!

30-11-08, 09:55 PM

I read the thread in case I had missed something. How am I going to get that 20 minutes back:rolleyes: I won't bother again...

joshmac

30-11-08, 10:03 PM

I read the thread in case I had missed something. How am I going to get that 20 minutes back:rolleyes: I won't bother again...
:lol:
Karaoke, followed by cake (it's been a while :p)?

Sorry

chris8886

01-12-08, 02:32 PM

OK so the suggestion has been made...anyone thinking a bit of karaoke fun is in order this year?

Or should I just get my coat and shut the door on my way out :-D

you get your coat and slam the door on the way out please :p

i'm not a fan of karaoke. the only noise i like to damage my ears with is that of windblast and the loud exhaust as ride!

Drew Carey

01-12-08, 02:53 PM

I can't sing for toffee, I have a really bad voice and will sound akin to a v-twin roar when I scream out any song (trust me, ask Lily!!!!)

That being said, karaoke sounds brill.......love ruining a good tune when I've had me ziderrrrrr. :D

"I am the one and only.....you can't take that away from me...." or.......

"Stop colaborate and listen, Ice is back with a brand new invention....."

stewie

01-12-08, 02:58 PM

Recently at a party with sing star and absolutely murdered 'teenage kicks' by the undertones, John peel must be spinning in his grave even now :D

chris8886

01-12-08, 03:00 PM

i can see someone bringing a gun ;) lol

SoulKiss

01-12-08, 03:00 PM

Recently at a party with sing star and absolutely murdered 'teenage kicks' by the undertones, John peel must be spinning in his grave even now :D

If anyone HAD Singstar I have a PS2 and screen that I can run off a bike battery...........

Grinch

01-12-08, 03:20 PM

If anyone HAD Singstar I have a PS2 and screen that I can run off a bike battery...........

Really? Do you? Its surprises me. ;) :smt019

Or is it that duff one on top of the telly?

Grinch

01-12-08, 03:21 PM

I'll be there... so will be most of the entertainment.

SoulKiss

01-12-08, 03:27 PM

Really? Do you? Its surprises me. ;) :smt019

Or is it that duff one on top of the telly?

Which duff one on the telly - both of those work - just the HD mod on one of them didnt work - so will transplant back into its old case sometime soon.

Had it @ Soho pre AR08 to test the ironically names Battery Saver...............

Grinch

01-12-08, 03:41 PM

Ha... its save's you discharging it yourself.

missyburd

01-12-08, 05:31 PM

Chris and Drew, well volunteered :-P

rictus01

02-12-08, 05:23 AM

Not voted in the date poll as date isn't a priority for me, I won't know whether I can make it or not until a location is chosen, I attending this year but didn't take part in the rideout and although with exceptional company it just wasn't the same, so my criteria is to be able to get there and do the rideout.

That may involve going on the Thursday (if I can manage the extra time) or perhaps binning the Friday night for some recover time ( no I can't see that happening either) but if it's not possible then I won't be repeating this years efforts.

I've planned a number of other excursions earlier in the year so should have a fair idea of what I'm capable of without to much discomfort.

On another point I see all the dates are within the main school summer break, perhaps the demographic has changed or family holidays are no longer taken at that time?
Although that’s one thing that won’t effect me fortunately.

Be interesting to see how it works out and I wish whomever takes on the mantle of organization good luck with it all.

Cheers Mark.

dizzyblonde

02-12-08, 09:57 AM

On another point I see all the dates are within the main school summer break, perhaps the demographic has changed or family holidays are no longer taken at that time?
Although that’s one thing that won’t effect me fortunately.

.

I'm too mean to do family holidays..lol I put him in the coal hole while i'm away!!

Ok thats a lie, but having my little darling round for 6 weeks solid turns your hair grey, so a weekend away on me-time is much needed. Plus taking family holiday at that time of year is getting more expensive these days and not worth it. Feel better having a weekend with your mates in a wet field than sunny Ibiza with a bunch of chavs:mrgreen:

Viper

03-12-08, 09:04 AM

startrek.steve

03-12-08, 09:55 AM

Feel better having a weekend with your mates in a wet field than sunny Ibiza with a bunch of chavs:mrgreen:

Oi! Ive been to Ibiza twice & Im not a Chav!
its one of the most beautiful places Ive ever been to as long as you stay away from San Antonia bay, the rest of it is quiet, beautiful & untouched. I guess you've never been then Dizz, both times when I went all my mates said "What you going there for? all the drugs, clubs & sex? I wouldnt take MY kids there"
they'd never been either!

Steve

Alpinestarhero

03-12-08, 10:09 AM

Voted on dates.
At the end of the day, where ever and when ever i will be there. Let the world revole around the .ORG and not the .ORG around the world :smt040.

Its once a year and i am not gonna miss it, whatever the cost:D

HELL YEA!!!!!!!!! im with viper. everyoen should attend...how many people are part of this forum?!

missyburd

03-12-08, 10:11 AM

HELL YEA!!!!!!!!! im with viper. everyoen should attend...how many people are part of this forum?!

A lot, which would make it an extremely difficult thing to cater for...

Alpinestarhero

03-12-08, 10:16 AM

A lot, which would make it an extremely difficult thing to cater for...

pah, the catering was excellent last year. I'm sure one or two more people on the grill could handle...thousands...

missyburd

03-12-08, 10:33 AM

pah, the catering was excellent last year. I'm sure one or two more people on the grill could handle...thousands...
Oh I wasn't doubting the catering last year at all, it was fantastic and it amazed me how many people it did cater for with much left over! I just meant, space-wise for camping etc.

I was mightily impressed at AR08 (not that it takes much to impress me :mrgreen:) and as my first it definitely made me eagerly await the next one!!! Fantastic job done by all.

SoulKiss

03-12-08, 10:38 AM

pah, the catering was excellent last year. I'm sure one or two more people on the grill could handle...thousands...

I could have easily handled another 50 people - and we had enough food for them too :)

And with DevilBiccy back in the saddle - ie another pair of hands - and Jamax also - well that makes it even easier.

As for camping space - the campsite @ AR07 was at least half as big again - if the numbers are there, the camping space will be provided :)

Luckypants

03-12-08, 10:54 AM

A lot, which would make it an extremely difficult thing to cater for...

Just make sure there's enough gas, we could feed the entire ORG.

missyburd

03-12-08, 10:59 AM

Just make sure there's enough gas, we could feed the entire ORG.

I don't doubt it could be possible, but you admit it would make things a little more difficult :-D Could always get people to bring a little food with them and how one gigantic buffet hehehe

Grinch

03-12-08, 11:15 AM

I just want to see the ride out go past.

phil24_7

03-12-08, 06:25 PM

Kate will be on her own bike next year (hopefully the sv too) so I can have a bit more of a play than this year! REALLY looking forward to it!

03-12-08, 10:31 PM

I could have easily handled another 50 people - and we had enough food for them too :)

And with DevilBiccy back in the saddle - ie another pair of hands - and Jamax also - well that makes it even easier.

I went to the pub cos i was getting soaked, waiting in line:(

yorkie_chris

03-12-08, 10:35 PM

We need more tent.

hovis

03-12-08, 10:37 PM

We need more tent.

or a big building, which we could all sleep in, so we would not need tents

northwind

03-12-08, 10:39 PM

I think we need more people in rubbish tents, that's always a laugh. I don't think I'll ever forget OYB's tent, the roof was completely leaky but the bottom was completely waterproof and filled up like a paddling pool :mrgreen:

yorkie_chris

03-12-08, 10:40 PM

Yeah find us some farmer who will let us drink in barn.

03-12-08, 10:45 PM

hovis

03-12-08, 10:49 PM

Yeah find us some farmer who will let us drink in barn.

not a bad idea that,

dizzyblonde

03-12-08, 11:24 PM

We need more tent.

I think we need more people in rubbish tents, that's always a laugh.

and the music for the video of these rubbish tents will be

the bonzo dog doo dah band.......''TENT'':mrgreen:

northwind

03-12-08, 11:33 PM

Or the Manic Street Preachers- the In-Tents Humming Of Evil.

Ah, I do amuse myself.

dizzyblonde

03-12-08, 11:37 PM

have you ever heard the bonzo's tent song..

I'm gonna get you in my tent, tent, tent, tent......

sorry I also amuse myself:-)

Magnum

04-12-08, 09:25 AM

Lozzo

04-12-08, 09:37 AM

How much riding experience should be enough for a safe first time rideout?
Do people actually know eachother personally on this site, or is it a good place for new people to meet?
I'm thinking of going next year if it would be a good idea for me with limited experience.

You've got a few months to get some riding experience in. The site members are very friendly and the AR would be a great place to meet them.

As for the rideout, there will be riders of all abilities out on the road, last year Foxyinleather did the rideout on a 125 Yamaha just after she passed her test and easily kept up. There are travelling marshalls throughout the pack, and one right at the back, who know the route so no-one will be left behind. It's not a race, it's a gentle bimble in the countryside taking in some nice roads.

dizzyblonde

04-12-08, 09:45 AM

How much riding experience should be enough for a safe first time rideout?
Do people actually know eachother personally on this site, or is it a good place for new people to meet?
I'm thinking of going next year if it would be a good idea for me with limited experience.

Some of us do know each other personally, some of us don't. Some of us have met each other on several occasions, on many rideouts, and we consider each other as friends. Its a jolly good time to meet new folks, very good time if your a new rider too, theres no pressure to ride as fast as the wind, and those experienced are always pleased to help out if your finding it difficult.
All in all its good fun:cheers:

Lozzo

04-12-08, 09:48 AM

We already have Mr Speirs, Joshmac and Hovis*

*complete with Hotpants and FMB's ;)

I think I'm going to be sick.

Drew Carey

04-12-08, 10:02 AM

How much riding experience should be enough for a safe first time rideout?
Do people actually know eachother personally on this site, or is it a good place for new people to meet?
I'm thinking of going next year if it would be a good idea for me with limited experience.

+1 to what the others said. In my opinion the AR is the best rideout to get experience on. The other local rideouts tend to be of a more brisk pace and are more about the actual rideout, hence why we frequently do 200 miles on them. The AR however is about the socialising and fun......hence why the ride is kept to about 120 miles. You will love it and not regret it, plus, you will not feel pushed at any point as with that many riders the pace is naturally slower.

joshmac

04-12-08, 10:50 AM

I think I'm going to be sick.
That's not a confirmed list yet! ;)

joshmac

04-12-08, 10:54 AM

How much riding experience should be enough for a safe first time rideout?
Do people actually know eachother personally on this site, or is it a good place for new people to meet?
I'm thinking of going next year if it would be a good idea for me with limited experience.
Before AR08 I'd only met a few people once or twice, but within 10 minutes of arriving I felt very welcome.

As for the rideout, there's no need to show your Rossi skills (although a few did seem to try :rolleyes:). I'd only passed my test just under a month before and loved it! :mrgreen:

Look forward to meeting you there :thumbsup:

missyburd

04-12-08, 11:39 AM

That's not a confirmed list yet! ;)
yet being the operative word there young Josh :D ;)

Bear

04-12-08, 11:43 AM

The way the ARs are structured it'd be perfectly feasible to pass your test and come straight out on it. We run a drop-off marker system with a tail end charlie*, so everyone can ride at their own pace without getting lost or split up from the pack.

*for those who don't know, this means a biker in a helpful yellow bib will stop at each junction and point which way to go, and a biker in a helpful orange bib will ride at the back so no-one gets left behind. Then the lucky fellows in the yellow bibs get to make their way safely and swiftly back to the front of the pack and the whole nonsense starts again!

SoulKiss

04-12-08, 12:02 PM

Grinch

04-12-08, 12:05 PM

Sometimes the people in the yellow bibs perform for the passers by.

fizzwheel

04-12-08, 12:10 PM

Who needs a license - didnt the guy that just joined us on the 125 still have an "L" plate on?

Yep he did, He'd only just passed his CBT so had pretty much no riding experience IIRC

missyburd

04-12-08, 12:12 PM

Yep he did, He'd only just passed his CBT so had pretty much no riding experience IIRC
Eeeek that must have been a tad scary! Was he ok with the whole rideout then?

Bear

04-12-08, 12:13 PM

Honestly? If you can ride on a UK road, you can ride on an AR rideout.

fizzwheel

04-12-08, 12:13 PM

Eeeek that must have been a tad scary! Was he ok with the whole rideout then?

Dont know I did'nt see much of his riding as I was TEC

missyburd

04-12-08, 12:23 PM

Dont know I did'nt see much of his riding as I was TEC
Ah ok, just thought maybe someone chatted to him to see how he felt about it all.

Alpinestarhero

04-12-08, 01:48 PM

That dude on the white YZF125R was an alright rider, he was behind me at one stage, and I kept an eye on him in my mirors (not the whole time, just glances.....)...he seemed to be learning from everyone, studying how everyone was riding. He seemed to be in the right frame of mind for a biker - he was dressed for riding, after all.

I hope he;s doing alright, did he ever join the forum?

hovis

04-12-08, 01:52 PM

Yep he did, He'd only just passed his CBT so had pretty much no riding experience IIRC

he was a loon, he overtook me or should i say he undertook me, :smt072

lily

04-12-08, 01:58 PM

he was a loon, he overtook me or should i say he undertook me, :smt072

:laughat:

Viney

04-12-08, 02:01 PM

he was a loon, he overtook me or should i say he undertook me, :smt072You can talk. Anyway

Bear

04-12-08, 02:03 PM

yorkie_chris

04-12-08, 02:03 PM

hovis got pwnt.

hovis

04-12-08, 02:04 PM

You can talk. Anywaypffffffffft.................. whats that suposed to mean?

Don't blame him. I got stuck behind you for a bit and you were all over the shop! It was almost like you were trying to block me! :)

...i was:smt019;)

rigor

04-12-08, 02:09 PM

Don't blame him. I got stuck behind you for a bit and you were all over the shop! It was almost like you were trying to block me! :)

this time I might give you a polite bit of horn to warn you I'm trying to get past...

You've given a lot of people "a bit of horn". Not sure I remember seeing you do it politely though ;)

Bear

04-12-08, 02:12 PM

i was:smt019;)

That's strange, most people feel more comfortable when I'm NOT behind them... :smt040

rictus01

04-12-08, 02:14 PM

You've given a lot of people "a bit of horn". Not sure I remember seeing you do it politely though ;)

Come on, be fair James, apparently he says thank you afterwards, or so I'm lead to believe.........:p

Bear

04-12-08, 02:30 PM

Come on, be fair James, apparently he says thank you afterwards, or so I'm lead to believe.........:p

That Raf. He's such a kiss-and-tell...

Alpinestarhero

04-12-08, 02:45 PM

That's strange, most people feel more comfortable when I'm NOT behind them... :smt040

thats why i let you past the other night :mrgreen:

Binky

04-12-08, 02:58 PM

he was a loon, he overtook me or should i say he undertook me, :smt072

How did a newbie on a 125 pass you on your Blade??? :mrgreen:

hovis

04-12-08, 03:01 PM

How did a newbie on a 125 pass you on your Blade??? :mrgreen:

cos i was doing 30mph in a 30mph zone............... he wasnt

HTH

Binky

04-12-08, 03:24 PM

cos i was doing 30mph in a 30mph zone............... he wasnt

HTH

Never have i heard of a more blatent dissregard of the law. I hope you corrected him at the next stop. :rolleyes:

Grinch

04-12-08, 03:39 PM

I would like to point out that I was overtaken by everyone on the day.

But then I was marking...

Binky

04-12-08, 03:54 PM

...this means a biker in a helpful yellow bib will stop at each junction and point which way to go. Then the lucky fellows in the yellow bibs get to make their way safely and swiftly back to the front of the pack and the whole nonsense starts again!

How many designated yellow bibs are there??? I can you'd need a few so there is always a yellow bib in position two???

hovis

04-12-08, 03:58 PM

How many designated yellow bibs are there??? I can you'd need a few so there is always a yellow bib in position two???

there was about 10 this year............... i was not one of them:(

Binky

04-12-08, 04:01 PM

............... i was not one of them:(

Aww bless. How did you miss out. Is it generally the mods that do the responsibility laden positions.

Stig

04-12-08, 04:01 PM

10 yellow bibbed markers.

hovis

04-12-08, 04:02 PM

Aww bless. How did you miss out. Is it generally the mods that do the responsibility laden positions.

im not in the click(?)

:(

ArtyLady

04-12-08, 04:16 PM

im not in the click(?)

:(

clique ;)

hovis

04-12-08, 04:18 PM

clique ;)

well, im not in that either:o

Grinch

04-12-08, 04:18 PM

Aww bless. How did you miss out. Is it generally the mods that do the responsibility laden positions.

Not normally... its just people who have marked before, know the system, maybe know the area, though that is not needed. And most important, capable riders.
I've been lucky enough to have been asked twice, the first AR I did I just enjoyed the ride. If I get asked this year then I will do it, but I'm more then happy to just do the ride this time.

Grinch

04-12-08, 04:22 PM

im not in the clique(?)

:(

Normally the people who sort the AR pick the people, as they have not ridden with you before they don't know how you ride.

You need a sensible head.... as you never know if you need to fight of 4x4 drivers. ;)

hovis

04-12-08, 04:24 PM

Normally the people who sort the AR pick the people, as they have not ridden with you before they don't know how you ride.

;)yes thay have........ more than once;)

Binky

04-12-08, 04:37 PM

Normally the people who sort the AR pick the people, as they have not ridden with you before they don't know how you ride.

You need a sensible head.... as you never know if you need to fight of 4x4 drivers. ;)

So it's BigApe and Co. I have to flatter with compliments from now until next year... ;)

Grinch

04-12-08, 04:43 PM

Apes just looking after the section... its the people who plan the route.

Raf

04-12-08, 05:22 PM

Did I hear my name being called!?

That Raf. He's such a kiss-and-tell...

I think you were the one who just kissed & told. :smt019

captainsmelly

04-12-08, 05:23 PM

erm, change of direction a bit but how do you carry camping gear on the bike?

Binky

04-12-08, 05:27 PM

erm, change of direction a bit but how do you carry camping gear on the bike?

I'm kind of waiting for a punchline...

Bungee ropes?
Cargo net?

Selotape;)?

SoulKiss

04-12-08, 05:28 PM

erm, change of direction a bit but how do you carry camping gear on the bike?

Carefully :)

Bungies and bungie nets are your friends.

Panniers/tailpacks and tankbags are also good.

hovis

04-12-08, 05:29 PM

erm, change of direction a bit but how do you carry camping gear on the bike?

not with a hangover;)

captainsmelly

04-12-08, 05:37 PM

not with a hangover;)

hahaha

i did think of the ropes /nets stuff but there will be a wifey sitting right where they go. somehow that disappeared from my earlier post like magic. whoops

Binky

04-12-08, 05:39 PM

hahaha

i did think of the ropes /nets stuff but there will be a wifey sitting right where they go. somehow that disappeared from my earlier post like magic. whoops

Panniers then, or tank bag if the tent's small enough.

Grinch

04-12-08, 05:44 PM

erm, change of direction a bit but how do you carry camping gear on the bike?

Bungees and cargo nets, if you have panniers on its even easier as you just lay it across the top of them and strap them down.

dizzyblonde

04-12-08, 05:47 PM

get a rack on the abck and shove as much as possible on it. That way there will be a lot more room for the missus

rictus01

04-12-08, 05:57 PM

My efforts for AR07, managed the 500 mile round trip without missing a beat.

from this:-
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2038/cb750f2rt4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

to this:-
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3572/10202182pm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9655/10202172ok0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Cheers Mark

Messie

04-12-08, 07:28 PM

Stig

04-12-08, 07:33 PM

Simple.
Put Missus in car with all the stuff.
Ride load free bike to AR
Put up tent and drink stuff
Go on ridout with Missus on the back
Reverse previous steps to get home

PS or find someone else to take all your stuff! Worked for me last year!!

I would just like to point out the likelihood of having a nice minibus to carry loads of peoples stuff next year is very unlikely. Oh and Sally, your (read mine) tent did not survive AR08. This year you will have to provide your own.

Messie

04-12-08, 07:38 PM

Ooops sorry if it's anything I did. It might've been my harem tho.

If the AR is anywhere near me I can arrange a giant equipment pick up and delivery!!

Stig

04-12-08, 07:55 PM

Ooops sorry if it's anything I did. It might've been my harem tho.

Well it's in tent heaven now. :(

Lozzo

05-12-08, 09:25 AM

hahaha

i did think of the ropes /nets stuff but there will be a wifey sitting right where they go. somehow that disappeared from my earlier post like magic. whoops

Tell the missus to get her own bike. My preferred option is to stay single and strap everything down with bungees and pull through locking straps