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So, my OH is going MotoX racing both days this coming weekend, and if it's nice I'd really like to try and get out on my bike...
Anyone fancy meting up and heading out for a bit? Just at the planning stage just now as I need to procure a babysitter etc, and I dont know what the weather is meant to do...
I just thought some of you may be up for it.
Any takers?
:rolleyes:
Jillyburd
13-04-09, 07:39 PM
So, my OH is going MotoX racing both days this coming weekend, and if it's nice I'd really like to try and get out on my bike...
Anyone fancy meting up and heading out for a bit? Just at the planning stage just now as I need to procure a babysitter etc, and I dont know what the weather is meant to do...
I just thought some of you may be up for it.
Any takers?
:rolleyes:
Free Sunday, c'mon the sunshine! :cool:
DarrenSV650S
13-04-09, 07:41 PM
Where are you thinking of heading
Kilted Ginger
13-04-09, 07:55 PM
Yes
Darren - i dont really know. The racing is on at Cardenden, so thought if I could I may pop up that way and surprise the OH... his face would be a picture... me and a few .org members in tow. :)
I would have loved to but I'm heading down to newcastle this weekend.where in livi are you m8? I'm sure I've seen u oot n aboot b4,u wear a yellow gixxer jacket?
Jillyburd
13-04-09, 09:08 PM
Oopsie re Sunday. PM'd you. :)
I would have loved to but I'm heading down to newcastle this weekend.where in livi are you m8? I'm sure I've seen u oot n aboot b4,u wear a yellow gixxer jacket?
I stay just next to the Lizzie Brice...it's not me you've seen, only been out thrice! lol. And my stuff is all black. :cool:
Where about in Livi are you?
I'm just up the top of crazyhill,no doubt we'll meet at some point otr.u'l find me passin lizzie brice every night at about 645,ill be the one who looks like a honda :s
sounds like a plan.. but all depends if my mum is busy or not..
might even bring the duke, needs the cobwebs blown off after the winter...
Darren - i dont really know. The racing is on at Cardenden, so thought if I could I may pop up that way and surprise the OH... his face would be a picture... me and a few .org members in tow. :)
Cardenden (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cardenden&ie=UTF8&ll=56.142489,-3.251953&spn=1.031373,2.471924&z=9&iwloc=A), like here? I'll probably be on the road this weekend so if you'll have a route or something like it, I might be able to join you.
Bibio - Duke as in Ducati? (I'm new to this and trying to keep up with the abbreviations!!) :rolleyes: But if indeed you do mean a ducati... that would be ace... :D One jealous OH coming right up...lol
Dyziowg - Yup, that Cardenden. I hadn't really thought of a route per se, I'm coming up from Livingston, and I'm not all that hot on route planning just now...(See above!) But if you have any suggestions I'm open to them. :)
I might be in Paisley over the weekend and would be going back to Aberdeen on Sunday. I wouldn't mind a detour :)
Anyway, I'll monitor this and post when I know a bit more.
Cheers
cool cool. Hopefully see you then. :)
Kilted Ginger
14-04-09, 08:41 AM
I'm coming up from Livingston, and I'm not all that hot on route planning just now...(See above!) But if you have any suggestions I'm open to them. :)
Really depends on how far (distance and time) you feel comfortable doing, also what time of day suits you.
Do you want to get there in time to return home with other half or go there then back as a group.
3 general options, forth br, Kincardine br, or stirling to get over the river, first look anything from 30miles up, so thats minimum 60 miles round trip. So its really up to you.
HI KG - I think there and back as a group is probably the best way to go, Dont fancy following the vans back home. lol.
And either the FRB or Kincardine Bridge. Although, I think the Forth Road Bridge would be better. (can you tell I'm undecisive?!) If we use the FRB then we could maybe do a wee bit more scenic riding on the other side?
Kilted Ginger
14-04-09, 09:09 AM
fine, its your run, just need to decide how far / long you are comfortable with and when suits.
Remember the route is dynamic, ie if its taking too long or becming uncomfortable it can be changed at the drop of a hat.
appollo1
14-04-09, 09:44 AM
I'll keep my eye on this one as I am busy for a few hours on Sunday but free Saturday (at the moment). If i get a chance I could always try to meet up with you if you are in the Fife area.
scooby2102
14-04-09, 12:13 PM
will keep an eye on it as well as will be in Crieff early afternoon then lookin for a wee run back hame (doesnt matter what way)
Ok - I think looking at the race schedule thing they are in Doune on Saturday and Cardenden on Sunday.
I'm not sure what day is going to be better weather wise or baby sitter wise, so I shall keep you all posted. :)
Thanks folks. I'm looking forward to it!
svdemon
14-04-09, 02:00 PM
I'll be in South Queensferry on sunday as i'm abseiling off the rail bridge, look out for a blue pointy parked up next to the Hawes Inn.
Kilted Ginger
14-04-09, 02:30 PM
some nice roads around doune
I believe so KG - just a long blast of motorway for me to get there. :(
Kilted Ginger
14-04-09, 03:06 PM
Not Necessarily (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=doune&daddr=A821%2FDuke's+Pass+to:A891%2FGlen+Rd+to:55.8 86865,-3.883667+to:Livingston,+West+Lothian,+UK&hl=en&geocode=%3BFWKhWQMdPhW9_w%3BFfAzVgMd5Ji__w%3B%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=10&via=1,2,3&sll=55.902266,-3.832855&sspn=0.335666,0.854187&ie=UTF8&ll=56.035993,-4.000397&spn=0.669033,2.752075&z=9)
:D
That looks like a long and winding road. :D I'd need company from the outset for that one though!
TheRamJam
14-04-09, 07:46 PM
Not Necessarily (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=doune&daddr=A821%2FDuke's+Pass+to:A891%2FGlen+Rd+to:55.8 86865,-3.883667+to:Livingston,+West+Lothian,+UK&hl=en&geocode=%3BFWKhWQMdPhW9_w%3BFfAzVgMd5Ji__w%3B%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=10&via=1,2,3&sll=55.902266,-3.832855&sspn=0.335666,0.854187&ie=UTF8&ll=56.035993,-4.000397&spn=0.669033,2.752075&z=9)
the Dukes pass thrown in for good measure there KG
Haven't done that yet. Whats it like? Are the roads all broken a bit like the A811 and A809 in paces. SV is all over the place when roads are that bad.
ibshort
14-04-09, 07:47 PM
Wud have been up for a run, but got a puncture yesterday and tyres are gonna take a week :(
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svdemon
14-04-09, 08:03 PM
Dukes pass is awesome but slow and twisty with bits of gravel thrown in. Seriously good fun though 2nd/3rd gear most of the way. I love it!!!
Kilted Ginger
14-04-09, 10:26 PM
:D
That looks like a long and winding road. :D I'd need company from the outset for that one though!
I'm sure that can be arranged
the Dukes pass thrown in for good measure there KG
Haven't done that yet. Whats it like? Are the roads all broken a bit like the A811 and A809 in paces. SV is all over the place when roads are that bad.
Haven't been up it this year yet, like any other road though, ride it as you see it.
Dukes pass is awesome but slow and twisty with bits of gravel thrown in. Seriously good fun though 2nd/3rd gear most of the way. I love it!!!
You'd get on well with carelesschucca, he'd live there if he could.
Its a decent road to practice your observation, vanishing points, road position and cornering, if you ride within yourself and take it easy, its a little hairy if you treat it like knockhill.
Its also easily avoided if anyone uncomfortable with it.
STRAMASHER
15-04-09, 07:56 AM
Had a run over the Dukes last friday and the road is wrecked in a lot of places. Nasty gravel and potholes and rivers across the road.
Still always a challenge and enjoyable at any speed, and amazing views if you are just bopping along. It is plain rude to avoid it if you are in the area. :)
Had a run over the Dukes last friday and the road is wrecked in a lot of places. Nasty gravel and potholes and rivers across the road.
Still always a challenge and enjoyable at any speed, and amazing views if you are just bopping along. It is plain rude to avoid it if you are in the area. :)
I think I would probably be a wuss and opt to pass on that then... I'm slow enough on good roads without worrying about gravel, potholes and "rivers" lol.
Kilted Ginger
15-04-09, 10:18 AM
I think I would probably be a wuss and opt to pass on that then... I'm slow enough on good roads without worrying about gravel, potholes and "rivers" lol.
I'm heading to Glasgow this afternoon, if i've time i'll go via the Dukes and check it out. I was up the A82 on Sunday and it is horrible, huge sections of supposed resurfacing going on, just means they've scraped off the top smooth layer of tarmac and left a washerboard surface strewn with loose chippings and bomb craters posing as puddles, That road is always wet as well, as is the wibbly wobbly, Thats what happens when you stay in Scotland.:smt077
Luckily they have just resurfaced large parts of the Lanark road (A73) which is one of my favs in the car and on the bike. Some of the roads are just shocking though!
Bibio - Duke as in Ducati? (I'm new to this and trying to keep up with the abbreviations!!) :rolleyes: But if indeed you do mean a ducati... that would be ace... :D One jealous OH coming right up...lol
yes its a Ducati and no it wont make him jealous. its an old 1996 carbed 750ss that has seen better days. but its a long term project thing :smt046.
it belongs to my brother but i get the use of it anytime i want. but hopefully near the end of the year if can get him a cbr600 then the dukes mine.....:smt077
Ach well - I dare say it still sounds stupendous.
So - sunday is looking to be the better day weather wise...potentially easier to get the baby sitter for then too...
Milky Bar Kid
15-04-09, 07:51 PM
Next time I have the miss fortune of going to the college I'll take the bike and u can come a run with me....how far away is Kincardine from Livingston?
about 30 miles
http://www.multimap.com/directions/?mode=driving&qs_2=livingstone&lat_1=56.06752&qs_1=kincardine&displayName_1=kincardine&lon_1=-3.71871&countryCode_2=GB&countryCode_1=GB&optimizeFor=time#map=55.98127,-3.57738|12|4&bd=useful_information
jaromic
15-04-09, 09:58 PM
This is a run with its destination practically right on my doorstep. I'll defo make an appearance on sunday but i'll pick you all up en route. Wouldn't be much of a run if i met you there, probably be a total of about half a mile or so, lol.
excellent - I realise sunday is drawing ever closer - I'll work on baby sitter stuff tomorrow and hopefully we can get a route sorted out. :)
appollo1
15-04-09, 10:46 PM
gutted as i don't think i'll be able to make Sunday. :cry::cry::cry:
What time are you going out and where are you going?
gutted as i don't think i'll be able to make Sunday. :cry::cry::cry:
What time are you going out and where are you going?
The racing starts at 10:30ish and goes on all day... I'm not sure when we're leaving, but I think Cardenden is the final destination.
Route is not fixed and is flexible...
We could always do saturday too! :)
Ok, looks like I'm ok for this one. Where and what time could I meet you?
Ok, looks like I'm ok for this one. Where and what time could I meet you?
I have no idea! :scratch:
Where's a master route planner... KG where are you!
So far all I know is at some point (TBA) on Sunday I will be heading up over the Forth Road Bridge, hopefully with company... the other side of that is anyone's guess!
I should really find out where the blooming race track is aswell - might help!
Some Info and directions to Cardenden Race track... :-?
Directions: http://www.fcomc.net/info2.cfm?info_id=50414
Concerned about the "drive along the forestry track for 1 mile"! part of this... can anyone in the area check it out?
Info:
Track Latest Information
Track Access for this Sunday
As you know the Scottish Twinshock Scramble Club are to hold Round 2 of their 2009 championship at the FCOMC racetrack this Sunday 19th April. Fife Council have major drainage works ongoing on the access roads to the Cardenden track, so when you approach these roadworks from either the Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline end there will be a "Road Closed" sign in operation but we have been allowed full access to the track so please drive straight through be careful and watch out for construction equipment.
I have no idea! :scratch:
Where's a master route planner... KG where are you!
So far all I know is at some point (TBA) on Sunday I will be heading up over the Forth Road Bridge, hopefully with company... the other side of that is anyone's guess!
I should really find out where the blooming race track is aswell - might help!
he's about somewhere - might be up for this will need to check the OH and as KG re the road - I'm sure we can find willing people to accompany you:viking:
yup .. if its the grass track your OH is going to its a bit bumpy to get there... you can see it from kirkcaldy by-pass.
would rather not go off roading .. rofl
Kilted Ginger
16-04-09, 04:20 PM
Ok, looks like I'm ok for this one. Where and what time could I meet you?
Dyz you could go straight along the M8 to Livingston, junction3, as you come off the roundabout there is Deer Park Golf club car park where you could meet Fenjer and anyone else who Livingston suits (unless there is somewhere better that the locals know) 30 minutes before the S'Queensferry McD's meet
I have no idea! :scratch:
Where's a master route planner... KG where are you!
So far all I know is at some point (TBA) on Sunday I will be heading up over the Forth Road Bridge, hopefully with company... the other side of that is anyone's guess!
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Meet (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=55.915442,+-3.526332&daddr=55.984063,-3.406835&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=55.984387,-3.406041&sspn=0.005234,0.013347&ie=UTF8&ll=55.951891,-3.476143&spn=0.083809,0.213547&z=12)
Easiest meeting place is South Queensferry McDonalds carpark, the earlier the better for me, but its not my ride. Example if we met there at 10am, left 10:15 that would give you 1.5 hrs group riding to get there about 12. This would let anyone with other commitments get home by 1, or hang about, if they felt like it. just a suggestion though.
[quote=Bibio;1869500]yup .. if its the grass track your OH is going to its a bit bumpy to get there... you can see it from kirkcaldy by-pass.
would rather not go off roading .. rofl live a little.:rolleyes:
If we can see the track from the bypass could fenjer's other half see her from the track?
Seriously though, probably not te best idea, espcially for those of limited riding experience.
Over to you Fenjer, its your day.
[quote=Kilted Ginger;1869744]Dyz you could go straight along the M8 to Livingston, junction3, as you come off the roundabout there is Deer Park Golf club car park where you could meet Fenjer and anyone else who Livingston suits (unless there is somewhere better that the locals know) 30 minutes before the S'Queensferry McD's meet
^^^ This sounds ideal - means I only need to negotiate the dual carriageway in Livi by myself... Dyz - would you be up for that?
Off-roading is definitely a no-no! Most of the tracks I have been to have decent access, damn this one!
So shall we just find a nice round route to do? Maybe coming back via Kincardine? I'm guessing no-one will want to park up and walk the mile to the track! lol
jaromic
16-04-09, 07:41 PM
The tracks about half a mile up a farm road from my house, but the entrance we'd be coming in the tracks much better on that side, still not great but manageable. Its not the track you can see from the A92 thats the one at Lochgelly.
Kilted Ginger
16-04-09, 07:42 PM
I'm assuming you dont want anything too long or challenging so have a look at this (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=A921%2FBurntisland+Rd+to:cardenden+to:A977+t o:A905+to:56.011914,-3.747368+to:B8046+to:livingston&hl=en&geocode=FdQ_VgMdtwPM_w%3BFYiLVwMdvIjP_w%3B%3BFX4vW QMdEmHJ_w%3BFSTrVgMdgLnG_w%3B%3BFXjKVQMd3HLK_w%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=1,2&mrsp=5&sz=13&via=1,3,4,6&sll=56.00654,-3.693123&sspn=0.049043,0.153809&ie=UTF8&z=13) now i'm not great with fife roads so someone from that neck of the woods can correct any obvious problems. Point C is the McDonalds at grangemouth and a reasonable place for a coffee / blether before any westies peel off, easties can carry straight along motorway to Edinburgh / livingston or take the boness/ linlithgow road, whichever suits.
If anyone is finding the fife roads challanging we can jump onto the A91 and hit kincardine via alloa which is a doddle. Again just my opinion feel free to ignore completely.
Kate SV650
16-04-09, 07:59 PM
....its a little hairy if you treat it like knockhill.
The Dukes pass is also a little hairy if you meet a dirty big coach on a blind corner, on your side of the road!
Fenjer would loved to have joined you for this (as I don't think you live too far away from me) but I will be glued to the box on Sunday watching Eurosport! Another time maybe? Me, Bibio and Alisuzuki had met up a couple of times down at the Hawes Inn last year - maybe time to resurrect that again, folks?
Kilted Ginger
16-04-09, 08:11 PM
a coach full of tourists vs me on a sv, unstoppable force vs immovable object;)
Wheres the Dukes pass, iam lost outside Edinburgh ;)
i can see no problem with the route you have proposed KG, its a nice easy stretch of roads..
sugestion time. since we are going to be near Kinross, how about we stop off at the sunday market??
this will serve 2 purposes. 1 we can have a cuppa and a chat and 2 refuel (for those that need to) at Kinross services.
i'm not fussed either way as this ride will be a start to my 'sunday ride'. i plan on going elsewhere afterwards probably covering about 2-300 miles on the day. i might even tag along with dyz up to aberdeen to have a look to see how some of my handywork is doing at codonas amusements.
appollo1
16-04-09, 10:01 PM
...... we can have a cuppa and a chat and 2 refuel (for those that need to) at Kinross services.
Have you been to Kinross services lately?
It is the most expensive service station I have ever been at.
Tiger 55
16-04-09, 10:01 PM
Wheres the Dukes pass, iam lost outside Edinburgh ;)
Runs north out of Aberfoyle. Here's a link (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Aberfoyle,+Stirling,+Stirling,+United+Kingdo m&daddr=56.232474,-4.409981+to:kilmahog&geocode=Fd0xWQMdIjS9_w%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1&sll=56.195627,-4.278488&sspn=0.115753,0.362549&ie=UTF8&ll=56.20594,-4.309387&spn=0.115721,0.362549&t=h&z=12) to save you asking where Aberfoyle is ;)
Have you been to Kinross services lately?
It is the most expensive service station I have ever been at.
good point... forgot about that... every time i'm up at kinross car auction i say the same bloody thing.
Kilted Ginger
16-04-09, 10:25 PM
Amended route (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=A921%2FBurntisland+Rd+to:cardenden+to:56.221 977,-3.423615+to:A977+to:A905+to:Unknown+road+to:B8046+ to:livingston&hl=en&geocode=FdQ_VgMdtwPM_w%3BFYiLVwMdvIjP_w%3B%3B%3BFX 4vWQMdEmHJ_w%3BFSTrVgMdgLnG_w%3BFcKsVgMdTNTG_w%3BF XjKVQMd3HLK_w%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,3,4,5,7&sll=56.141342,-3.520432&sspn=0.188221,0.795822&ie=UTF8&ll=56.071269,-3.430481&spn=0.377128,1.069794&z=10) to include kinross services / market. Can someone in the know pinpoint where the track in cardenden is, also what is the minimum speed we can safely do in cardenden without someone pinching our wheels?:smt028
So Fenjer its down to you, does this suit? 10am meet at south queensferry Mc'D's (09:25 at livingston) cardenden to wave to oh, cuppa at kinross, blether at grangemouth then homeward bound.
All right with everyone else?
Right assuming so lets have names.
Livingston 09:25
Dyziog
Fenjer
S. Queensferry 10:00
Kilted Ginger
Bibio (+ Shock)
jermonic
Quedos? (you can collect me en-route)
SvDemon wot time are you jumping off the bridge
I'm assuming you dont want anything too long or challenging so have a look at this (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=A921%2FBurntisland+Rd+to:cardenden+to:A977+t o:A905+to:56.011914,-3.747368+to:B8046+to:livingston&hl=en&geocode=FdQ_VgMdtwPM_w%3BFYiLVwMdvIjP_w%3B%3BFX4vW QMdEmHJ_w%3BFSTrVgMdgLnG_w%3B%3BFXjKVQMd3HLK_w%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=1,2&mrsp=5&sz=13&via=1,3,4,6&sll=56.00654,-3.693123&sspn=0.049043,0.153809&ie=UTF8&z=13) now i'm not great with fife roads so someone from that neck of the woods can correct any obvious problems.
I like the look of that route - all roads I'm familiar-ish with in the car too - so that's handy...:thumbsup: Maybe we can find an alternative way into the track too.
So 9.25am at the Deer Park in Livingston for anyone meeting there. :)
peterco
16-04-09, 10:34 PM
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How to get to the . . .
Fife Community Offroad Motorcycle Club Racetrack
If you are posh enough to have Satelite Navigation here are the co-ordinates to punch in to your Sat Nav which will bring you to the track.
Latitude 56" 7.52.13"N Longitude 3"14.23.10"W
From the North of Fife
Take the M90 from Perth and leave at Junction 92 signposted Glenrothes/Kirkcaldy. Take the slip road signposted Lochgelly. Once at the top of the slip road turn right, at the small mini roundabout take the second turning (the first being a no entry) signposted Dundonald, Auchtertool. Pass the Auchtertool turning continue along this road for approximately 2 miles continue on and pass turn off to Dundonald and continue straight ahead through the "S" bend heading for Kirkcaldy. About a mile after the "S" bend you will come to a forestry entrance signposted FCOMC, turn left at this signpost and carry on up the forestry track for approximately 1 mile.
From the South of Fife
Take the M90 from the Forth Road Bridge and come off at A92 Junction signposted Glenrothes/Kirkcaldy continue along the dual carriageway until you see the signpost for Lochgelly. Take the slip road signposted Lochgelly. Once at the top of the slip road turn right, at the small mini roundabout take the second turning (the first being a no entry) signposted Dundonald, Auchtertool. Pass the Auchtertool turning continue along this road for approximately 2 miles continue on and pass turn off to Dundonald and continue straight ahead through the "S" bend heading for Kirkcaldy. About a mile after the "S" bend you will come to a forestry entrance signposted FCOMC, turn left at this signpost and carry on up the forestry track for approximately 1 mile.
From the East
Head west on the A92 dual carriageway toward's Dunfermline leave dual carriageway at slip road signposted Lochgelly, Turn immediately left signposted Dundonald, Auchtertool. Pass the Auchtertool turning continue along this road for approximately 2 miles continue on and pass turn off to Dundonald and continue straight ahead through the "S" bend heading for Kirkcaldy. About a mile after the "S" bend you will come to a forestry entrance signposted FCOMC, turn left at this signpost and carry on up the forestry track for approximately 1 mile.
Hope this helps
pete
The tracks about half a mile up a farm road from my house, but the entrance we'd be coming in the tracks much better on that side, still not great but manageable. Its not the track you can see from the A92 thats the one at Lochgelly.
Maybe you could meet us en route and escort us to the track? If you think a newbie will manage it... I'd like to see the OH (i know I'm sad!) But he doesn't believe I'm going to go out on this ride out with you guys! :o
Kilted Ginger
16-04-09, 10:49 PM
Weaqther looks good
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Ariel view of where it is...
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TheRamJam
16-04-09, 11:36 PM
Amended route (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=A921%2FBurntisland+Rd+to:cardenden+to:56.221 977,-3.423615+to:A977+to:A905+to:Unknown+road+to:B8046+ to:livingston&hl=en&geocode=FdQ_VgMdtwPM_w%3BFYiLVwMdvIjP_w%3B%3B%3BFX 4vWQMdEmHJ_w%3BFSTrVgMdgLnG_w%3BFcKsVgMdTNTG_w%3BF XjKVQMd3HLK_w%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,3,4,5,7&sll=56.141342,-3.520432&sspn=0.188221,0.795822&ie=UTF8&ll=56.071269,-3.430481&spn=0.377128,1.069794&z=10) to include kinross services / market. Can someone in the know pinpoint where the track in cardenden is, also what is the minimum speed we can safely do in cardenden without someone pinching our wheels?:smt028
So Fenjer its down to you, does this suit? 10am meet at south queensferry Mc'D's (09:25 at livingston) cardenden to wave to oh, cuppa at kinross, blether at grangemouth then homeward bound.
All right with everyone else?
Right assuming so lets have names.
Livingston 09:25
Dyziog
Fenjer
S. Queensferry 10:00
Kilted Ginger
Bibio (+ Shock)
jermonic
Quedos? (you can collect me en-route)
SvDemon wot time are you jumping off the bridge
Hey guys if this is on the Sunday then I believe I can make it
So if its ok to tag along then I can meet either Livingston or Queensferry as I will be coming from Glasgow North East.
Hey guys if this is on the Sunday then I believe I can make it
So if its ok to tag along then I can meet either Livingston or Queensferry as I will be coming from Glasgow North East.
the more the merrier.
the more the merrier.
My thoughts exactly. :)
jaromic
17-04-09, 09:08 AM
Maybe you could meet us en route and escort us to the track? If you think a newbie will manage it... I'd like to see the OH (i know I'm sad!) But he doesn't believe I'm going to go out on this ride out with you guys! :o
Oh i think i'll manage, lol, mcdonalds at s queensferry will do me to meet up but i'll probably have my oh on the back so dont expect any landspeed records to be broken:)
fenjer,
So far I'm looking more or less ok to meet you in Livi (unless work messes things up, and it's really busy :(). Will post later
Oh i think i'll manage, lol, mcdonalds at s queensferry will do me to meet up but i'll probably have my oh on the back so dont expect any landspeed records to be broken:)
Hell - I'm on the rideout - dont any of you expect it to get much faster than 70 (on the motorway) anyway! lol
And watch out for the heavy braking into corners! lol
jaromic
17-04-09, 09:15 AM
Oh i think i'll manage, lol, mcdonalds at s queensferry will do me to meet up but i'll probably have my oh on the back so dont expect any landspeed records to be broken:)
You were talkin about you bein the newbie eh, lol, took a while 4 that penny to drop, lol. You'll manage it fine ;) the road into the track isn't great but its not very long.
fenjer,
So far I'm looking more or less ok to meet you in Livi (unless work messes things up, and it's really busy :(). Will post later
Excellent - *prays to god of "work-not-messing-things-up"*
jaromic
17-04-09, 09:20 AM
Hell - I'm on the rideout - dont any of you expect it to get much faster than 70 (on the motorway) anyway! lol
And watch out for the heavy braking into corners! lol
My 16yr old sons thinking of tagging along for part of the way to the track, he'll be on a gilera 50dna but it goes like a wee rocket, lol, he's had 52 out of it:)
You were talkin about you bein the newbie eh, lol, took a while 4 that penny to drop, lol. You'll manage it fine ;) the road into the track isn't great but its not very long.
yeah I'm the newbie!
But - I really dont want to be at the front of the ride... I'm happy to sit in the middle somewhere.
TheShadow
17-04-09, 09:52 AM
Had a run over the Dukes last friday and the road is wrecked in a lot of places. Nasty gravel and potholes and rivers across the road.
Still always a challenge and enjoyable at any speed, and amazing views if you are just bopping along. It is plain rude to avoid it if you are in the area. :)
First 2 hairpins at aberfoil end are the best. My poor boots.. must keen those tose up.
JamesMio
17-04-09, 10:05 AM
I've just spotted this - could just be tempted with a wee run on Sunday as it happens (although the SV needs a tyre & an MOT so I might be on the Old-Man-Pan, I can feel the scorn already!!).
I'm on Horse Duty first thing on Sunday morning, but if I can get away for 8am ish, then I can make South Queensferry for 10 no probs...
Excellent - the more the merrier... feel free to join in. :)
Kilted Ginger
17-04-09, 10:26 AM
Livingston 09:25
Dyziog
Fenjer
S. Queensferry 10:00
Kilted Ginger
Bibio
jermonic
TheRamJam
JamesMio
Quedos?
McDonalds (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=55.984009,-3.406588&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=55.984171,-3.406684&sspn=0.002617,0.01075&ie=UTF8&ll=55.983997,-3.405268&spn=0.002617,0.01075&t=h&z=17)
Where are you guys going btw?
Could be tempted by this..
Unless I am doing some planning/testing ;)
peterco
17-04-09, 05:30 PM
cardenden race track in fife.
pete
Ahh so a local kind of run?
ibshort
17-04-09, 05:34 PM
how long do you guys reckon the run will take? Cheers
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Kilted Ginger
17-04-09, 05:59 PM
3 hours max, probably
ibshort
17-04-09, 06:11 PM
Hmm, I should be able to jump in then if there's space! :thumleft:
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3 hours max, probably
KG - is this allowing for a stop at the track as well if possible?
Hmm, I should be able to jump in then if there's space! :thumleft:
Of course there's space... :)
cardenden race track in fife.
pete
Pete are you joining us?
Ok, unless something disastrous happens, I'll be there. But 9:25am on a Sunday! what did I get myself into ;)
Meeting points (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=55.914901,-3.526053&daddr=55.984063,-3.406835&geocode=%3BFb8_VgMdDQTM_w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=55.914834,-3.525903&sspn=0.004299,0.009656&ie=UTF8&ll=55.949777,-3.458633&spn=0.137446,0.30899&z=12)
- Fenjeer, I think that below point A is a petrol station, I'll be waiting somewhere there.
- KG, B is McDonald's(?)
Hope to see you Sunday.
Dyz
Ok, unless something disastrous happens, I'll be there. But 9:25am on a Sunday! what did I get myself into ;)
Meeting points (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=55.914901,-3.526053&daddr=55.984063,-3.406835&geocode=%3BFb8_VgMdDQTM_w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=55.914834,-3.525903&sspn=0.004299,0.009656&ie=UTF8&ll=55.949777,-3.458633&spn=0.137446,0.30899&z=12)
- Fenjeer, I think that below point A is a petrol station, I'll be waiting somewhere there.
- KG, B is McDonald's(?)
Hope to see you Sunday.
Dyz
Yeah - it's a BP petrol station - I'll get you in there... you can pick the bike up when I bin it doing my u-turn to get out! ;) lol Oh and BTW - Never been on motorway - so you are very much "babysitting me" :D
Point B is the McDonalds car park next to the petrol station...
And yes - 9:25 is early!!!
No worries, you'll be fine :)
9:30 isn't that bad, I just like sleeping (and moaning :D)
Yeah - it's a BP petrol station - I'll get you in there... you can pick the bike up when I bin it doing my u-turn to get out! ;) lol Oh and BTW - Never been on motorway - so you are very much "babysitting me" :D
Point B is the McDonalds car park next to the Shell petrol station...
And yes - 9:25 is early!!! I thought it was ten at Livi...but no worries, unless anyone else minds shunting it back half an hour?
i'm not a morning person ... so if you want to meat at S/Queensferry 10:30. thats better for me.... but i dont care either way..
just been for a re-con to the moto track... Torbain road is shut at the Kirkcaldy end.. so we would need to go via Cardenden..
also the road up to the track is compacted 'hard core' it looks not to bad (was in the car), but could be a bit dodgy for some folk...
I think it says on their website just to ignore the road closed sign and drive on through...they have been granted permission to use the road...dont know what state it'd be in though. So maybe we could get in from Kirkcaldy end?
Hardcore... hmmm... you have to remember as well that there will have been dozens of transit vans along it that morning...
I just dont know! *despair*
Livingston 09:25
Dyziog
Fenjer
S. Queensferry 10:00
Kilted Ginger
Bibio (+ Shock)
jermonic
Quedos? (you can collect me en-route)
ibshort
any more lurkers want to join?
I think it says on their website just to ignore the road closed sign and drive on through...they have been granted permission to use the road...dont know what state it'd be in though. So maybe we could get in from Kirkcaldy end?
Hardcore... hmmm... you have to remember as well that there will have been dozens of transit vans along it that morning...
I just dont know! *despair*
no go from Kirkcaldy end...
the main road is fine from Cardenden (after the road closed sign)... farmer hasent been out much :rolleyes:...
its the 1/2 mile up the farm track that worries me....
DarrenSV650S
17-04-09, 07:52 PM
Livingston 09:25
Dyziog
Fenjer
S. Queensferry 10:00
Kilted Ginger
Bibio (+ Shock)
jermonic
Quedos? (you can collect me en-route)
ibshort
DarrenSV650S
ibshort
17-04-09, 07:56 PM
Big Darren on the run!
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no go from Kirkcaldy end...
the main road is fine from Cardenden (after the road closed sign)... farmer hasent been out much :rolleyes:...
its the 1/2 mile up the farm track that worries me....
I thought the farm track was supposed to be better nick than the forestry...
:scratch:
What does everyone want to do about times? leaving Livingston at 10am would be better for me...
DarrenSV650S
17-04-09, 08:05 PM
I thought the farm track was supposed to be better nick than the forestry...
:scratch:
What does everyone want to do about times? leaving Livingston at 10am would be better for me...
Suits me, means I don't have to leave so early
Ok... so it's a 50/50 split then on times... any one else have a preference...
So far myself, Darren, Bibio and Dyziowg prefer leaving Livingston at 10, which would be 10:30 at McDonalds S. Queensferry...
Is everyone ok with that?
Ok... so it's a 50/50 split then on times... any one else have a preference...
So far myself, Darren, Bibio and Dyziowg prefer leaving Livingston at 10, which would be 10:30 at McDonalds S. Queensferry...
Is everyone ok with that?
nope .. Bibio is meeting at S.Queensferry ;)
nope .. Bibio is meeting at S.Queensferry ;)
So is Darren I believe...
But ok... so Fenjer and Dyziowg will leave livingston at 10 and meet the rest of you at S Queesferry at 10:30 - is that ok?
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