AR10 Chat

[gruntygiggles]

I see my point has already been covered :D

MrT's 2p is priceless.
18th September deadline for anyone to show intention of a proposal
23rd October deadline for proposals to be shown
with
1-31st October a poll running for dates when the event will be held. (extended a week beyond the end of the venue poll to allow people to vote whos date preference depends on venue)

Then November onwards is free for the organisers to book/arrange everything they need. eg some porta potties ;)

Better vote for us then.....no need for porta potties.....lol ;-)

[hovis]

I could say I want to arrange AR10, which then means you've all got to wait until I've done a proposal which could be 6weeks or soemthing by which time I might think ahhh F'it and change my mind, means you've been held up 6 weeks.

. the phase "time waster" would spring to mind,

I see my point has already been covered :D

MrT's 2p is priceless.
18th September deadline for anyone to show intention of a proposal
23rd October deadline for proposals to be shown
with
1-31st October a poll running for dates when the event will be held. (extended a week beyond the end of the venue poll to allow people to vote whos date preference depends on venue)


seems fair

[Owenski]

the phase "time waster" would spring to mind,


Really? I'd have gone with something much harsher
****** ***** **** ******** **** **** any of those plus variables. But it doesnt mean someone cant offer to do one with good intention but then have to withdraw due to unforeseen reasons. But ever well intentioned it'd still hold you up fella.

[keith_d]

AR09 was my first one, and I enjoyed the massive group ride. The pace was good for newbies like me, so I can see how some of the more experienced riders might have found it a bit slow. But with such a big group it's the only workable option.

If people want a faster ride I'd suggest planning an optional ride for the Sunday. My thoughts are:

a) Use as much as possible of the Saturday route, but in the opposite direction
b) Groups of 6-8 riders set out at 10 minute intervals
c) Each group can request one of the markers to lead them or just follow the map

This limits the amount of route planning but should still be interesting. What was a twisting ascent on Saturday would become a tricky descent on Sunday. It would also allow the markers to get a days riding if they fancy it.

Just my (newbie) thoughts,

Keith

[carty]

Why bother waiting? Hovis / GG clearly want to organise it, have already gone to the trouble of securing a venue for three possible dates that has everything required to make it a belter. There is a great riding route already thought out that caters for all abilities. It's a no-brainer.

Anyone else who would seriously be interested in organising naything would know about or have seen the proposal thread by now - just declare it done I say.

:)

[timwilky]

This seems to be an excellent location/venue. A pucker hotel where I can rest my weary bones with proper facilities and you lot + Hovis nearby to drink beer with. What more could an old fart like me want.

[Owenski]

Why bother waiting? Hovis / GG clearly want to organise it, have already gone to the trouble of securing a venue for three possible dates that has everything required to make it a belter. There is a great riding route already thought out that caters for all abilities. It's a no-brainer.

Anyone else who would seriously be interested in organising naything would know about or have seen the proposal thread by now - just declare it done I say.

:)

not everyone views the org daily. As done as the deal seems, someone WILL complain if its done and done before everyone had a reasonable chance of knowing about it.

[gruntygiggles]

AR09 was my first one, and I enjoyed the massive group ride. The pace was good for newbies like me, so I can see how some of the more experienced riders might have found it a bit slow. But with such a big group it's the only workable option.

If people want a faster ride I'd suggest planning an optional ride for the Sunday. My thoughts are:

a) Use as much as possible of the Saturday route, but in the opposite direction
b) Groups of 6-8 riders set out at 10 minute intervals
c) Each group can request one of the markers to lead them or just follow the map

This limits the amount of route planning but should still be interesting. What was a twisting ascent on Saturday would become a tricky descent on Sunday. It would also allow the markers to get a days riding if they fancy it.

Just my (newbie) thoughts,

Keith

I've mentioned a Sunday rideout myself as well, but I don't think a Sunday ride out should be organised with markers etc. That's what the Saturday is for......the Sunday, if it were to happen should, IMO be an opportunity for people to ride however they wish, follow the route at their own pace and look after themselves. Hovis could easily have maps done for people.....but as it would be his to organise.......lets see what he thinks!

[Sosha]

Why bother waiting? Hovis / GG clearly want to organise it, have already gone to the trouble of securing a venue for three possible dates that has everything required to make it a belter. There is a great riding route already thought out that caters for all abilities. It's a no-brainer.

Anyone else who would seriously be interested in organising naything would know about or have seen the proposal thread by now - just declare it done I say.

:)

TBH If he's got a decent group prepared to help out I agree. Looks a sound idea.

not everyone views the org daily. As done as the deal seems, someone WILL complain if its done and done before everyone had a reasonable chance of knowing about it.

tbh whatever happends someone's bound to complain - there's no way any venue will suit everybody.

[hovis]

TBH most peeps are too hung over or are going home on the sunday

supervox lead a rideout on the sunday and it was good, i think there was about 10

but, i will not be drinking friday*, as i dont want a hangover for saturday,

so i will be getting ****ed saturday, thus not sure about leading a sunday ride out



*yup im shocked as well

[gruntygiggles]

TBH If he's got a decent group prepared to help out I agree. Looks a sound idea.



tbh whatever happends someone's bound to moan...


Yep, but as Leedsmatt said, we have to wait and give people time. You're right though.....you can't please all the people all the time.....luckily we've got a venue that at least should keep everyone happy and the route certainly will!

Hope you can make it whether Wales gets it or not!

[Owenski]

TBH If he's got a decent group prepared to help out I agree. Looks a sound idea.



tbh whatever happends someone's bound to complain - there's no way any venue will suit everybody.

ROFL! No bodies foolish enough to have thought it could.
I know you cant please everyone and some people will complain, what ever the outcome. But as least if its done properly you limit the amount of things they can complain about.

[davepreston]

hovis if you come near me on the saturday i will make sure you never leave that site

[hovis]

hovis if you come near me on the saturday i will make sure you never leave that site

:(

i will be looking in to bouncers and armed security guards

[davepreston]

good i like a challange

[blue curvy jester]

i will not be drinking friday*,


Yea i'm teetotal too ( but i tell lies) :smt003

[Owenski]

Im sorry it took me so long to reply I had the clear the tears of laugher from eyes after reading Hovis' last post... not drinking on Friday ROFL, good one!

[hovis]

Im sorry it took me so long to reply I had the clear the tears of laugher from eyes after reading Hovis' last post... not drinking on Friday ROFL, good one!

i know.:smt046

but it will spoil the whole weekend if i have a hangover :smt078on the saturday.

im probably going to be there at 9-10am, if the sun is out i dont know how im going to cope.

i might have 1 or 2, ;)

[gruntygiggles]

i know.:smt046

but it will spoil the whole weekend if i have a hangover :smt078on the saturday.

im probably going to be there at 9-10am, if the sun is out i dont know how im going to cope.

i might have 1 or 2, ;)

I'll crack the whip if you get pished...lol:smt079

You'll be fine having a few.....you know you will. We have get voted first though. I wish we could just fast forward a few months....lol

[hovis]

I'll crack the whip if you get pished...lol:smt079



im going to get hammered then

wooooooooo:smt110

[gruntygiggles]

im going to get hammered then

wooooooooo:smt110

Ok....you've been warned and it WON'T be pleasant :smt088

[davepreston]

gg i shall happily deliver any "educational techneques" you require to hovis
i may have some of my own that you may wish to use also

[gruntygiggles]

gg i shall happily deliver any "educational techneques" you require to hovis
i may have some of my own that you may wish to use also


Can you bring your crutches back......he may need them when I've finished with him......:smt046

[lily]

Is it wrong that I am looking into bike hire for the weekend already? lol :rolleyes:

[gruntygiggles]

Is it wrong that I am looking into bike hire for the weekend already? lol :rolleyes:

Nope.....just be prepared it may not be in Wales!

[Messie]

Well done H and GG for stepping up and volunteering. You've clearly put a lot of time and effort into the planning already. The place and all the bits sound great!

My little point though, and it only affects a few of us, is that the DATE of the AR is as important to me as the location and venue. I can't book any time I like off work unfortunately.

I agree that a date for people to express and interest and a follow up deadline to post up fairly fully formed plans, is pretty essential.

But from experience I do think the motto for any AR organiser is
'You can't please all the people, all the time' ;)

[lily]

Nope.....just be prepared it may not be in Wales!

No i know it may not be..... happy to go most places as long as i know i can ride it! :smt035

You pair have done a super job with the planning :D

[gruntygiggles]

Well done H and GG for stepping up and volunteering. You've clearly put a lot of time and effort into the planning already. The place and all the bits sound great!

My little point though, and it only affects a few of us, is that the DATE of the AR is as important to me as the location and venue. I can't book any time I like off work unfortunately.

I agree that a date for people to express and interest and a follow up deadline to post up fairly fully formed plans, is pretty essential.

But from experience I do think the motto for any AR organiser is
'You can't please all the people, all the time' ;)


That motto is echoed by Hovis and I already.....lol. Yeah, I'd personally prefer it to avoid any big events as I know people have other things they want to go to, so I'm sure it'll get sorted out come poll time :-)

[Owenski]

GG you making cakes if we vote for yours?

[dizzyblonde]

Wales sounds like fun. Mind you anywhere could be fun. I've complained in the past about locations, but after this years marvellous event, next years will have to be set higher still:p

[davepreston]

i vote wales and if it rubbish we burn the munchkin

[Owenski]

i vote wales and if it rubbish we burn the munchkin

me, greek or Hovis>?

[gruntygiggles]

GG you making cakes if we vote for yours?

Nope....no time for cake making if we have it in Wales!

Sorry dude x

[Owenski]

Nope....no time for cake making if we have it in Wales!

Sorry dude x

I vote anywhere but Wales

I LIKE CAKE!

[gruntygiggles]

I vote anywhere but Wales

I LIKE CAKE!

Never said there wouldn't be any......I happen to know for a fact that there will........I just won't be making them. If we get it, I'll have enough to do ;-)

[Owenski]

You could arrange one of the tent things as a bake sale.

I only say that cos it means there will be loads of cake :D

[PsychoCannon]

You could make this one in Iraq for all I care, I'm coming! I've missed far too many already =p

[hovis]

You could arrange one of the tent things as a bake sale.

I only say that cos it means there will be loads of cake :D

NO CAKE

she be far too busy

although others are allowed to make cakes, they just wont be as nice


hehe i think i just started cake-gate

[gruntygiggles]

You could make this one in Iraq for all I care, I'm coming! I've missed far too many already =p

Yay....AR's a brill fun!

[Quedos]

NO CAKE

she be far too busy

although others are allowed to make cakes, they just wont be as nice


hehe i think i just started cake-gate


i'll do truffles - just ask the ecossers abt my truffles:cool:

[Owenski]

Hovis/GG
you going to do an offical sort of Poll thread? I know its not down to you but the AR doesnt have an offical CEO or anything so someone needs to take the innicative.

[davepreston]

You could make this one in Iraq for all I care, I'm coming! I've missed far too many already =p
no go on that one because roads arnt that good (mainly straight with some bomb holes in) drink is hard to come by (you get 10 lashes for each beer) and the police there are proper evil (you just have to trust me on that one u rating)

[454697819]

any time any place any where... providing someone gives me a bike?

[Owenski]

its a good point about the welsh po po, we should do a sweep state on how many orgers collect points that weekend.

[hovis]

Hovis/GG
you going to do an offical sort of Poll thread? I know its not down to you but the AR doesnt have an offical CEO or anything so someone needs to take the innicative. i think thats spidys job

its a good point about the welsh po po, we should do a sweep state on how many orgers collect points that weekend.
its mid/south wales, the police are not that bad

[Owenski]

its mid/south wales, the police are not that bad

well your still on the road, so it must be true. ;)

[fizzwheel]

i think thats spidys job

Its is indeed :cool:

[robh539]

Sounds great and a right laugh. And by the look of it luxurious camping facillities to!! In im, and my first time too.

Tho can none orgers come too? :)

[hovis]

well your still on the road, so it must be true. ;)

:smt017

[Owenski]

:smt017

I've seen you ride, you is well quick init.

[gruntygiggles]

I've seen you ride, you is well quick init.


Flattery will get you everywhere!:smt028

[gruntygiggles]

NO CAKE

she be far too busy

although others are allowed to make cakes, they just wont be as nice


hehe i think i just started cake-gate

Stretchie is going to hate this......he knows only too well that if other people are making cakes, I'm going to find it really hard not to make some myself.....lol.

I think he despairs at me sometimes.....lol

[hovis]

how about a cake Amnesty

[gruntygiggles]

Sounds great and a right laugh. And by the look of it luxurious camping facillities to!! In im, and my first time too.

Tho can none orgers come too? :)

If they are coming as your guest and pay, then I don't see a problem, but you'll need to check that with Hovis/Spidey. Lets put it this way....not everyones OH's are orgers and have come in the past!

[Drew Carey]

Stretchie is going to hate this......he knows only too well that if other people are making cakes, I'm going to find it really hard not to make some myself.....lol.

I think he despairs at me sometimes.....lol

You gonna do your roast with all the trimmings for 100 people????? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeee :p

(GG makes a very very very good roast dinner!!!!)

[hovis]

(GG makes a very very very good roast dinner!!!!)
so ive heard:(

[gruntygiggles]

You gonna do your roast with all the trimmings for 100 people????? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeee :p

(GG makes a very very very good roast dinner!!!!)


Why, thank you Drew :smt058

But no.....not doing a roast for 100+ peeps....no matter how much I love you all.....lol.

Am doing one on Sunday though......Chicken I think....or maybe Pork. You rather liked the Pork didn't you.....lol. ;-)

[Drew Carey]

Why, thank you Drew :smt058

But no.....not doing a roast for 100+ peeps....no matter how much I love you all.....lol.

Am doing one on Sunday though......Chicken I think....or maybe Pork. You rather liked the Pork didn't you.....lol. ;-)

Nom nom nom nom nom nom nom:D

[gruntygiggles]

so ive heard:(

Oi.....you can begger off with the sad face......how many times have me and Stretch told you to come over for a Sunday roast and stay the night to do the pub quiz???

I meant it when I said I'd whip your butt.........I might just do it sooner rather than later xxx

[hovis]

i hope so


anywho, i dont work sundays every week now

and i miss the little fella


(squrial)

[hovis]

Oi.....you can begger off with the sad face......how many times have me and Stretch told you to come over for a Sunday roast and stay the night to do the pub quiz???

lily and drew said that to me once, and they could not get rid of me, i think i turned up 5 weeks in a row:smt003

[blue curvy jester]

its a good point about the welsh po po, we should do a sweep state on how many orgers collect points that weekend.

just go slow for half a mile after the 1000 sheep blast :plod:sorted no more points ( and i'll be just point free by then waaayyy)

[lily]

lily and drew said that to me once, and they could not get rid of me, i think i turned up 5 weeks in a row:smt003

and now you don't turn up at all :(

[hovis]

and now you don't turn up at all :(

i have been ivicted you have a new lodger

[fizzwheel]

I hate to be a killjoy, but might I politely request that we try and keep this thread to discussing the AR proposals... tis getting a bit chatty in here me thinks...

[lily]

i have been ivicted you have a new lodger

no we don't I've told you the situation it is nobodies room! Its a spare room plus it has two beds in one for you and one for gary! :D

[lily]

I hate to be a killjoy, but might I politely request that we try and keep this thread to discussing the AR proposals... tis getting a bit chatty in here me thinks...

Sorry!

[robh539]

Quote:
Originally Posted by robh539 http://forums.sv650.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2024540#post2024540)
Sounds great and a right laugh. And by the look of it luxurious camping facillities to!! In im, and my first time too.

Tho can none orgers come too? :smile:

If they are coming as your guest and pay, then I don't see a problem, but you'll need to check that with Hovis/Spidey. Lets put it this way....not everyones OH's are orgers and have come in the past!


ok cool will do, tho i prob come on my own. deffo sounds like a great bunch of peeps and fun times. roll on.

[hovis]

I hate to be a killjoy, but might I politely request that we try and keep this thread to discussing the AR proposals... tis getting a bit chatty in here me thinks...

i was thinking the same thing

and lily..... see you sunday? x

[gruntygiggles]

I hate to be a killjoy, but might I politely request that we try and keep this thread to discussing the AR proposals... tis getting a bit chatty in here me thinks...

Sorry...getting carried away :-)

[Owenski]

so where is the 8 legged mega mod?

[Von Teese]

AR10 - Northamptonshire Proposal:

http://www.edmontoncyclingclub.fsnet.co.uk/images/flatbike.jpg





Sick of picturesque countryside?
Tired of winding long roads with roaming hills and grazing animals?

Do you want a taste of the action?

THEN LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR 2010 CHOICE....


NORTHSKANKTONSHIRE!




Had enough of that secure feeling, ready to get your bike criminally damaged and your belongings stolen while you sleep?
Fancy riding along 10 miles of 'challenging' broken tarmac and braving the town centre?

This exciting venue will hopefully fulfill all your fun filled requirements for the AR10.

Camping will be at Billing Aquadrome, just a stone's throw away from the famous Ecton Lane Travellers site.
http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Environ/waste/PublishingImages/000644-001242.jpg
Better than the Wales contender, the site has a canal for swimming which can challenge even the most skilled swimmer.

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/23056330.jpg

Early mornings bring the scent of the local sewerage farm to your nostrils making you appreciate the wonders of human waste disposal technology.

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5464179/2/istockphoto_5464179-sewage-farm.jpg

This venue is well noted for its fabulous shows and displays, however there will be none at the time of the AR10.

Campsite rules are simple...find a place pitch your tent and wake up in the morning wondering where it all went...
Spend the rest of the day at the charming Police Station reporting your losses, of course I will arrange for teas and coffees while you are there (its not what you know ...... ;) )

A trip for the evening into Northampton town centre can be arranged at a cost of whatever you have on your person at the time (eg: mobile phones, wallets etc)
View charming local chavs around the few seedy nightclubs
Traditional TWOC and 'burning out of motors' can be viewed under select circumstances which can be arranged closer to the time.

http://insidenorthampton.co.uk/AroundNorthampton/busstop.jpg

If you are really lucky you may even get to visit and sample the hospitality of the local NHS.
http://andrew-simpson.org.uk/images/sites/217.160.173.25-403f24b31a4188.47388265/68.jpeg

Anyway, pictures of the site to follow....

VOTE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE......YOU'LL NEVER REGRET IT (much)

[hovis]

looks good, im in

[Drew Carey]

Thats genius that!!!

[Owenski]

Thats genius that!!!

i know!
it looks like he's riding a bike but really its painted on the road! Brilliant!

[robh539]

thats class. nice 1!

[blue curvy jester]

thats up there with the belfast TT as a how fast can we get the feck out of here option

[gruntygiggles]

OMG.....our first contender Hovie.....and she's blasted us out of the water. I don't know what to say......guess we'd better concede defeat!

Love it VT xxx

[Von Teese]

Beat that!!!
No one is going to want to go to Wales now ;)

[fizzwheel]

Beat that!!!

I feel a proposal to have the AR in Skelmersdale is in order.. Tara you have a PM :p

[timwilky]

Skem. Yeah we can have an AR down to the carousel at Southport (not).

Then again. If we do Skem at least there will be no problem with drugs (getting them).

[hovis]

Then again. If we do Skem at least there will be no problem with drugs (getting them).

im sure i can sortyou out if its in wales

what are you after?;)

[stewie]

I feel a proposal to have the AR in Skelmersdale is in order.. Tara you have a PM :p
Skem ? do you mean dodge city ? :)

[maviczap]

im sure i can sortyou out if its in wales

what are you after?;)

Viagra?:p

[lily]

Viagra?:p

:smt103 What you planning on doing with a field full of bikers? and DOGS!

[maviczap]

:smt103 What you planning on doing with a field full of bikers? and DOGS!

Not for me for Timwilky, he was the first to mention it :)

[Iansv II]

Did the hotel give you any rough room price details for a fri/sat night stay ?

[hovis]

yup. hang on

[hovis]

Tariff for Baskerville Hall Hotel


All accommodation includes full English
breakfast and is quoted per person per night.

Executive style doubles or twins £47.50

Executive style single £57.50

Standard doubles, twins or triples £37.50

Standard single £47.50

Budget style twins or doubles £30.00

Budget style singles £40.00

Family rooms…. Children 12 or under charged half price
Dormitories (towels not provided)………. £17
These are in 6 different sizes ranging from an 8-bedded room to 16

[Iansv II]

Nice one Hovis, thanks

[SoulKiss]

Whats the cost for camping?

Can they do Breakfast for those camping - and how much?

[hovis]

Whats the cost for camping?

Can they do Breakfast for those camping - and how much?

camping is £15per person for the whole weekend

see prposal thread for details
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138699

food is still to be sorted, but will be avilable all weekend

[BanditPat]

How many people if any went in cars this year?

[hovis]

How many people if any went in cars this year?

there was about 10........ 4 wheeled motors
vans, campers, cars, jeeps

[gruntygiggles]

Right guys.......as for food......I've sorted it just now, need to PM Hovis about it before it gets added to the proposal, but put simply, there will be a burger van on site from Friday lunchtime, with a marquee for cover and tables, seating and heater provided, if necessary (which we hope it won't be).

This has been arranged through a family member and so I have been able to arrange subsidised prices, but this is not the run-of-the-mill burger van. They are local to Hay-On-Wye, all of their food is sourced within a few miles and is of excellent quality....no mass produced burgers, sausages or hotdogs....it's all very high quality and somehow, cheaper than any burger van I've ever been to. Probably something to do with my Brother-in-law having used them for the past 10 years+.

Now.....they have kindly agreed to offer tea and coffee free of charge all weekend, however, I would like to stress that as they are being so good, it would be nice if we could all make an effort to use them over the weekend so that they can make some money at least. Obviously some will want to bring their own food or eat in the hotel and that is absolutely fine.....but please all remember that they are there and use them if you can.

This is of course, only if we get voted in. They can do any weekend we end up going for, so that's not an issue.

To cap it all off.....they are going to do free bacon butties for everyone on the Sunday morning.

Hooooraaaaay!!!!!

[hovis]

Now.....they have kindly agreed to offer tea and coffee free of charge all weekend,



To cap it all off.....they are going to do free bacon butties for everyone on the Sunday morning.



yay GG


i dont want to blow my own trumpet (1. i have no trumpet and 2. GG has done all the hard work)


the welsh TT can not be beat,

SIMPLES


cant we just get the dates up now?
:p

[Lissa]

Now.....they have kindly agreed to offer tea and coffee free of charge all weekend
To cap it all off.....they are going to do free bacon butties for everyone on the Sunday morning.



Free coffee AND bacon butties. :smt007

What more needs to be said! :D

[Tara]

I feel a proposal to have the AR in Skelmersdale is in order.. Tara you have a PM :p

i'm working on it Fizz :p

[Tara]

Skem. Yeah we can have an AR down to the carousel at Southport (not).

Then again. If we do Skem at least there will be no problem with drugs (getting them).
Tim if you don't fancy camping round there, theres always that "classy" hotel you stayed in last time :p

[gruntygiggles]

Free coffee AND bacon butties. :smt007


What more needs to be said! :D


I know......pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaasssssssseeeeeeeeeee e

VOTE WALES xxxxxxxxx:smt008