Wednesday run

[Kilted Ginger]

Well folks I am planning to ride the proposed route of this years massacre on Wednesday as it has the best forecast weather this week.:smt102

This is a fact finding trip. so some things to consider before joining me.

1. I will be breaking the route into sections recording mileages and times for each section.:riding:

2. To this end I wiil be strictly adhearing to speed limits to give as accurate a guestimate as possible.:smt070

3. I will be looking for and recording stop / regroup points, fuel stops (including opening times) any ambiguous junctions road signs etc.:laughat:

4. I intend to stop at the proposed lunch stop to check its access and suitability.:thumright:

5. This is a circa 200mile route plus travel to and from so approx 350 miles total so you can expect 7+ hours in the saddle and a 10+ hour day.:smt006

6. There will be limited oportunity to cut out early(other than going back the way you came) so it would be difficult to join in for a wee while and leave:confused:

7. I am not posting the route as it is not finalised, also your discression as to the route would be appreciated, ie if you come, you can't tell anyone where we went.

That is all. If you fancy it let me know, doesn't have to be wednesday, just looks to be the best weather, but can move it to suit.

Was going to do this alone but two heads are always better than one and company is always good.

[appollo1]

where are you starting from? on nights this week and need to factor in the distance/time to get to the start point.

[Kilted Ginger]

Technically should start and finish at Tyndrum, but no real reason I couldnt pick another point on the route closer to you and go from there, If you really fancy this let me know and i'll have a look, but cant express strongly enough this will be a very long day.

[peterco]

Thursday would suit me.
Wednesday i finish a night shift at 0800,would be exausted for a long run.

pete

[Bibio]

hmmmm... what would the proposed route be then???

[Kilted Ginger]

hmmmm... what would the proposed route be then???

7. I am not posting the route as it is not finalised, also your discression as to the route would be appreciated, ie if you come, you can't tell anyone where we went.
fancy it let me know, doesn't have to be wednesday, just looks to be the best weather, but can move it to suit.


Can move to thursday if it suits, Pete

[peterco]

That suits,will be refreshed for the run.
meeting place? KG

pete

[Kilted Ginger]

That suits,will be refreshed for the run.
meeting place? KG

pete

Well i know where i stay and i know where you stay, so i'll wait and see who (if anybody) else wants to go and try to pick somewhere equidistant that is close to a point of the route.

Watch this space:rolleyes:

[Bibio]

if it was the weekend i would love to come.......

[TEC]

Well not knowing the route and all that but if you are doing DP you'll be pleased to hear its not that bad, or at least not as much gravel etc as I expected when I went up it yesterday though is a bit cut up past north side of the loch

[Jillyburd]

Could've tagged along if it was Wed, Tigers working Thursday :riding:

[Kilted Ginger]

Thursday would suit me.
Wednesday i finish a night shift at 0800,would be exausted for a long run.

pete

Could've tagged along if it was Wed, Tigers working Thursday :riding:

It is wednesday, again, sorry pete:smt009 just checked and I've a hospital appointment on Thursday afternoon.

So this is happening wednesday.

[Quedos]

Sorry sunshine I can't get away from work, if i co uld i would come and join you but alas its not to be and i won't see you at IAM either!

[Kilted Ginger]

Highly unlikely i'll make the IAM on Wed night, even leaving 9am i wont be back until 7, rough est.

[Kilted Ginger]

Ok 9am at the Green Welly Wednesday 29th April, for anyone interested.

[carelesschucca]

What is the route??? i've been informed that i may be having a Lumi jacket thrust my way again this year... if i don't know the route you know we'll just bomb up and down the dukes pass all day (sounds good too me)

So how did the run go today Mr Ginger???

[TEC]

What is the route??? ...
Think its been kept quite till they decide on it ;)

[Kilted Ginger]

ok, just back, 362 miles round trip, good day, lovely weather, great company. Some really good roads, couple of options still to discuss. some roads were as good as remembered, some were as bad (but necessary) and some were much better than expected. ah, no details or even clues.

oh, dont panic, the 362 include getting from and back to my house.

[Jillyburd]

ok, just back, 362 miles round trip, good day, lovely weather, great company. Some really good roads, couple of options still to discuss. some roads were as good as remembered, some were as bad (but necessary) and some were much better than expected. ah, no details or even clues.

oh, dont panic, the 362 include getting from and back to my house.

Tease! :D

[Blue Flame]

ok, just back, 362 miles round trip, good day, lovely weather, great company. Some really good roads, couple of options still to discuss. some roads were as good as remembered, some were as bad (but necessary) and some were much better than expected. ah, no details or even clues.

oh, dont panic, the 362 include getting from and back to my house.

Well you picked the best day for it as the weather forecast is poor for tomorrow. The 'Optional' timings run did not happen on Sunday so I hope to do that this weekend.