Borders Run. Route and attendees

[JamesMio]

Date is Saturday 22nd May

Meeting Point - Moffat High Street (by the Ram) at 10:30am - (click here for a Street View) (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=moffat&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=19.228226,57.084961&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Moffat,+Dumfriesshire,+United+Kingdom&ll=55.333575,-3.444836&spn=0.009007,0.027874&z=16&layer=c&cbll=55.333642,-3.444915&panoid=RcZRnUt3Bf3qAxP16DaApQ&cbp=12,14.25,,0,18.58)

Route is roughly 150 miles (start at Moffat, end at Elvanfoot - next to Abington Services for those heading back up North)

It'll be a one day job this time, with a view to maybe making it a regular occurrence tied in with a stop over for those wishing to come from further afield.

One key factor in finalising the route is a meeting point - as it looks like most of the interest is coming from the Central belt area, I'm thinking somewhere like Moffat could be an easy & obvious choice.

The route I've got in mind is something like this:

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Which takes in the delights of (in no particular order here):

Twisties:
- Dalveen Pass between Carronbridge & Elvanfoot
- Clone Road between Moniave & Thornhill
- Queens Road between Minnigaff & New Galloway (Visitors centre for Coffees etc on this road)
- 702 between St John's Town of Dalry & Moniave
- Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright (as good a place as any to stop for lunch/coffee/bacon rolls etc)

Sweeping roads:
- A701 from Moffat to Dumfries (**1 x Regular Scamera Van site**)
- A711 from Dumfries to Dalbeattie (** **1 x Regular Scamera Van site**)
- The only picturesque section of the A75 from Gatehouse of Fleet to Minnigaff (Speed Camera / Coppers with Hairdryers Heaven - DO NOT SPEED ON THIS BIT!!)

This route, whilst 150+ miles would allow a starting point at Moffat, and an end at Elvanfoot, which isn't far at all from Abington Services & the motorway North.

Moffat has cafes and coffee shops galore for a quick cuppa before we set off, Kirkcudbright for lunch/rolls then an optional stop off at the visitors centre in Galloway Forest Park for a cuppa.

A quick word in advance, and the point where I sounds like a tosser (despite I know it not being needed!)

Many of the road surfaces down here are a bit, Agricultural at best - there's potholes, gravel, mud and cow shat all over the place - ride to expect it and you won't be suprised by it.

Following on from that, due to my previous meet & greet with D&G's finest, I'm on somewhat thin ice - i.e. if I get caught speeding again so soon after the last time, I'll be bent over a barrel and buggered with a marrow.

Assuming I'll be lumped up at the front (and I've got another couple of bods in mind that might take this on instead), please bear that in mind if you're behind me!

Now, any questions?

:)

[Milky Bar Kid]

Some pics taken on part of the route today:


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Was a bit of a glum night but if it is sunny, the views there are amazing!

[jimmy4237]

Name:...............................Leaving From
Gerbrox .............................Glasgow
RamJam .............................Glasgow
JamesMio............................Dumfries
TheShadow.........................Glasgow
Stramasher.........................Glasgow
Combatfred.........................East Kilbride
Jimmy................................Hamilton

I'm in..

[TheRamJam]

Name:...............................Leaving From
Gerbrox .............................Glasgow
RamJam .............................Glasgow
JamesMio............................Dumfries
TheShadow.........................Glasgow
Stramasher.........................Glasgow
Combatfred.........................East Kilbride
Jimmy................................Hamilton

I'm in..

Sweet. The folk heading south should arrange a place to meet. I should hopefully be on my GSXR Thou if all goes well on Sat :eek:

[gedt5]

Anyone from Glasgowish are heading down??#-o


ramjam as things stand i'm up for this mate. i'll be leaving from newmains but can meet up around the m74 maybe the holiday inn at strathy park that way combat fred can fly down the express way from EK and meet there too.
its a bit boring on the motorway heading down to moffat so alternatively we could head too biggar then along the broughton rd [b7106] then the a701 to moffat.check it out on google map as it might make a good appetiser for the main run.

[gedt5]

its a bit boring on the motorway heading down to moffat so alternatively we could head too biggar then along the broughton rd [b7106] then the a701 to moffat.check it out on google map as it might make a good appetiser for the main run.

i've had a wee think and it would take about 1hr 30 min to do this run so its maybe a bit to much if we've to be in moffat for 1030hrs.
any thoughts give me a shout.

[TheRamJam]

i've had a wee think and it would take about 1hr 30 min to do this run so its maybe a bit to much if we've to be in moffat for 1030hrs.
any thoughts give me a shout.

The Biggar route would be ideal although i think we'd be pushed for time unless were up really early. May just have to blast down the M74 and save our energy for what James has put together, which should be a good wee rideout :-o

[JamesMio]

This is the first time I've tried to organise one of these so please bear with me...

The plan is to finish off at Elvanfoot, so it's nearer to the M74 for you guys heading home. The M74's torture, but there is the wee service road that runs alongside it from Abington to Moffat (and beyond actually) which isn't much slower and might be a bit more interesting for you on the way down?

A quick recap, with some more details thrown in for effect:

The planned stopping points are in bold (I'm going to do a proper scout of the route this weekend, so these might change):

Moffat - meeting point, coffee/bacon roll etc before we set off.
Dumfries for a quick regroup (it's only 20 miles or so from Moffat to Dumfries).
Kirkcudbright - Regroup (maybe grab some lunch here, depending on the time).
Minnigaff (Newton Stewart) for fuel & pick up MBK if she's coming.

There's a pretty long stretch between Minnigaff & Moniave, which might be a bit much, but there's a visitors centre half way through the forest where we could stop for a cuppa and stretch of the legs etc.

From there a quick regroup at New Galloway / St John's Town of Dalry, then up the twisties to Moniave / Thornhill where we'll definitely be ready for a stop (there's a wee cafe at Moniave which is quite good).

From there, up the Dalveen pass and back to Elvanfoot / Abington services for you guys to head back up the road.

I know this has the potential to be a long run, Google maps has it as 155 mile, but most of this is on twisty, country roads so it'll not be a quick 155 miles!). So, for that reason (or bad weather etc) I've got a bail out diversion route planned which would take us from Kirkcudbright, up the side of Loch Ken (A713 I think) to St John's Town of Dalry, then pick up the route again from there. It misses out a fair chunk of good roads, so I'd rather not have to do this, but it's there should we need it at least.

Looking forward to it now, see you all at Moffat!

Mobile Numbers:
It might be an idea for folks to PM me a number, so I know who we're waiting for at Moffat? (I'll reply with mine)

[jimmy4237]

Leave at 8:30 from Hamilton McDonalds, head down the Mway for Stonehouse/ Larkhall, then take the old B road to the truckstop going through Lesmahagow to Douglas, then take a left onto the old A74 (now a B road, but what a beauty of a fast twisty road all the way down to Moffat.O:)O:)..... same travel time as using the mway squaring off your tyres when you don't have to..

I hate using the mway on a bike all the way to Moffat from Hamilton - its waaaay too boring....in the car, van or truck then fair enough, but if I can go the fun back roads on a bike all the better...

[gerbrox]

Happy to meet up when ever, where ever.

[TheRamJam]

So whats the plan then??

As Glesga punters meeting up and heading down :salut:

[fenjer]

I can meet you folks at Moffat - I'll be in the car - If I can get a pillion then I'll come along.

[Kirkybhoy]

training people to drive squared cages ( Land Rovers )or I would be along....have fun.

[STRAMASHER]

So whats the plan then??

As Glesga punters meeting up and heading down :salut:

As mentinoned , Hamilton MuckDonalds is the usual meeting spot for southern forays.

8:30am sounds good? Leave at 9am.

[gerbrox]

sold,

bikes up and running, first run to work today was the a real pleasure to be back on the bike. Can't wait for Dumfries.

[JamesMio]

Can't wait for Dumfries.

Not been down this way much then eh Stevie...?!

[gerbrox]

Nope, only in car doing 70+ on M74. Any excuse to get out of the house really.

[JamesMio]

I'll try & park my bike as close to the Ram (statue on Moffat High Street) as possible, there's a wee cafe up next to the Texaco Petrol Station (at the North/ Beeftub end of town) called Adamsons where I might be hiding if it's slashing it down..

[Milky Bar Kid]

Right guys, I have just been up the A712 between Newton Stewart and New Galloway. It is a lovely bit of road, with some pretty nice views. Hopefully I will be available for this bit of the rideout but if I am not, I want to give you all a word of caution. Please be very careful as there are some particularly nasty potholes, gravel patches and sneaky bends that tighten up.

When you are riding this bit, please just bare this in mind and leave yourselves a safety margin.

[JamesMio]

Right guys, I have just been up the A712 between Newton Stewart and New Galloway. It is a lovely bit of road, with some pretty nice views. Hopefully I will be available for this bit of the rideout but if I am not, I want to give you all a word of caution. Please be very careful as there are some particularly nasty potholes, gravel patches and sneaky bends that tighten up.

When you are riding this bit, please just bare this in mind and leave yourselves a safety margin.

Hope so too - I was banking on a break from being up front for a while at this point... ;)

[Milky Bar Kid]

HAHAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

and I say again...

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

If folk don't want to make it home that night then stick me up front....I still ride like an old lady!

[TheRamJam]

Right guys, I have just been up the A712 between Newton Stewart and New Galloway. It is a lovely bit of road, with some pretty nice views. Hopefully I will be available for this bit of the rideout but if I am not, I want to give you all a word of caution. Please be very careful as there are some particularly nasty potholes, gravel patches and sneaky bends that tighten up.

When you are riding this bit, please just bare this in mind and leave yourselves a safety margin.

Dont worry lads this advice is coming from who, and I quote "corners like a granny" lol :smt082

We'll be fine :p

[Milky Bar Kid]

Ahem! This road is used to train us how to drive at advanced level at work. Some of the bends are sneaky. Talking from experience at driving the road using the limit point technique!!

[gedt5]

i was down the borders in april.we went to ayr for a run and just kept going.ended up going down to patna,through dalmelington and into st johns on the a713.we then turned onto the a702 upto moniave and then thornhill.
i had only been down here in the works van years ago, before i got the bike and i have to say the roads are amazing.some of the bends did have a lot of loose gravel on them and as for the laybys its easier stoping on sand as my mate jim found out to his peril.:eye:

ram jam your going to have fun getting rid of those chicken strips on the new bike:riding:

i'm really looking forward to this \\:D/

[TheRamJam]

i was down the borders in april.we went to ayr for a run and just kept going.ended up going down to patna,through dalmelington and into st johns on the a713.we then turned onto the a702 upto moniave and then thornhill.
i had only been down here in the works van years ago, before i got the bike and i have to say the roads are amazing.some of the bends did have a lot of loose gravel on them and as for the laybys its easier stoping on sand as my mate jim found out to his peril.:eye:

ram jam your going to have fun getting rid of those chicken strips on the new bike:riding:

i'm really looking forward to this \\:D/

Yeah buddy should be a good day if the weathers nice. Defo need to get rid of those poof lines. Haven't been down that way on teh bike at all so i may get left behind :pale:

Can't wait

[hollayzfr1]

Hey,

I'm interested in this run too. :) If I'm off work next Saturday then I'll be there.

Will find out on Monday.

Everyone from Glasgow meeting at McD's in Hamilton?

I'm coming from the South Side......

[jimmy4237]

Settled then - meet up at McDonalds Hamilton 8:30am with a full tank of juice. Get a quick brekkie (if you haven't had one already), and be ready for the off at 9am.. There's a Jet fuel station just up from the retail park heading for Larkhall (on the right hand side)if you need fuel.

I'm only going down the mway as far as stonehouse/larkhall, then cutting off for the more fun road to Moffat. Anybody who wants to try my way down is more than welcome to tag along..

[TheRamJam]

Settled then - meet up at McDonalds Hamilton 8:30am with a full tank of juice. Get a quick brekkie (if you haven't had one already), and be ready for the off at 9am.. There's a Jet fuel station just up from the retail park heading for Larkhall (on the right hand side)if you need fuel.

I'm only going down the mway as far as stonehouse/larkhall, then cutting off for the more fun road to Moffat. Anybody who wants to try my way down is more than welcome to tag along..

Cool sounds like a plan ;)

Jimmy I should be there if its not teaming it down with rain :D

Should be a good one :smt044

[Kirkybhoy]

Ahem! This road is used to train us how to drive at advanced level at work. Some of the bends are sneaky. Talking from experience at driving the road using the limit point technique!!

If MBK is giving you all a heads up I would take heed. Had a demo drive from Strathclyde police and definately increased my respect for their driving. They corner very smoothly but Bl**dy fast...what a complete Blast..
:smt033

[Blue Flame]

I'm a 'maybe' for this.

Very much weather dependent as it's along run to the start point.

[gedt5]

Settled then - meet up at McDonalds Hamilton 8:30am with a full tank of juice. Get a quick brekkie (if you haven't had one already), and be ready for the off at 9am.. There's a Jet fuel station just up from the retail park heading for Larkhall (on the right hand side)if you need fuel.

I'm only going down the mway as far as stonehouse/larkhall, then cutting off for the more fun road to Moffat. Anybody who wants to try my way down is more than welcome to tag along..

im all for going this way as motorways suck but as we've to be in moffat for 10am, will we have the time.google map says 1hour 27 min coming off at stonehouse.:smt073

[Davadvice]

would love to have done this one but my Mother in law is really unwell and we are just waiting for the dreaded call so unless she picks up i need to be close for my wife. maybe the next one then.

on another note. the road we took for the ice cream run over Glenn Fruin was excelent today. thanks for showing me that road, what a blast.


enjoy and ride safe.

[The Guru]

I'm also a 'maybe'.

[JamesMio]

im all for going this way as motorways suck but as we've to be in moffat for 10am, will we have the time.google map says 1hour 27 min coming off at stonehouse.:smt073

It's 10:30am mate if that helps any?

[gedt5]

It's 10:30am mate if that helps any?

i 10:30,thats what i said:^o

thats ideal,now we can stay off the motorway.:smt040

[TheRamJam]

James have we hit all the best roads by point K?

Was thinking about heading up the A76 to Killie and poppin into the GF's mams house for a brew :smt039

Ta

[TheRamJam]

Might be a good idea to PM each other moby numbers for the Glesga folk meeting up and heading down. :smt039

I only have Jimmy's moby:eek:

[gerbrox]

Might be a good idea to PM each other moby numbers for the Glesga folk meeting up and heading down. :smt039

I only have Jimmy's moby:eek:


Feel left out now, RamJam you've got mine, I have Fred's also

[TheRamJam]

Feel left out now, RamJam you've got mine, I have Fred's also

Have a got yours, don't remember lol :(

[JamesMio]

James have we hit all the best roads by point K?

Was thinking about heading up the A76 to Killie and poppin into the GF's mams house for a brew :smt039

Ta

Most of them!

It's only another 15miles ish from Thornhill (K) back up the Dalveen Pass (which is a fine, fine road) to Elvanfoot, so if anyone peels off there, they'd only be missing a relatively short section.

That said - if you wanted to, (bearing in mind you'll have just done something in the region of 230 miles by this point...) you could cut across the Mennock Pass from Elvanfoot which takes you past Leadhills & Wanlockhead and back onto the A76 just south of Sanquhar.

Best bet would be to see how it's going on the day, but there are plenty of options to make the route longer / shorter depends on how we're doing.

[TheRamJam]

Nice i hope theres plenty of Gas stations as so far I've not managed to better 38MPG on the bike:confused:

[JamesMio]

Welcome to the world of litre (ish in my case) sports bikes my friend!

There's petrol stations at Moffat, Dumfries, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Minnigaff, St Johns Town of Dalry & Abington - so we're well covered there.

[stuartyboy]

SHAAAAMONE MOFOS!!!

Just saw this. I'can possibly make this if my insurance docs arrive and I can get my tax done before the weekend. Weathers to be excellent this weekend looking at the forecast.

[combatfred]

Looks like I'm out of this.

Forecast looking great. I've been working away all week, so taking the opportunity to go away for the weekend with MrsCF.

Have a good 'un.


Fred

[TheRamJam]

Looks like I'm out of this.

Forecast looking great. I've been working away all week, so taking the opportunity to go away for the weekend with MrsCF.

Have a good 'un.


Fred

Nae luck sir

Enjoy you romantic you ha ha :p

[tosher]

I'm out as well , unfortunately I have work to do its easy cash and cant be turned down , have a good one folks should be a cracking day in the sunshine .:sunny:

[jimmy4237]

SHAAAAMONE MOFOS!!!

Just saw this. I'can possibly make this if my insurance docs arrive and I can get my tax done before the weekend. Weathers to be excellent this weekend looking at the forecast.

Where ya been stranger??? Not seen ya for ages buddy..

[DarrenSV650S]

A bunch of us are heading down to Twynholm tomorrow for a long weekend. So if you see a silver pointy with orange wheels give me a wave! :D

[JamesMio]

Will do! We'll not be all that far from that neck of the woods at all....

[STRAMASHER]

If its anything like what it was at 7 this morning riding in to work its going to be tres sticky the morra!

Getting the linnings out the kit the noo. Thats summer started for me. Its official.

Woop! Woop!

:sunny:

[JamesMio]

It's cloudy but warm down here in the Solway Riviera this morning, yesterday was hot, Tuesday was scorcherootastic.

Should be a good run this tomorrow...

[TheRamJam]

Good stuff

Camera's at the ready for some lunge action :cool:

[gerbrox]

If its anything like what it was at 7 this morning riding in to work its going to be tres sticky the morra!

Getting the linnings out the kit the noo. Thats summer started for me. Its official.

Woop! Woop!

:sunny:

doing the exact same thing, really up for it now. Don't get out much, can you tell!!!!

[STRAMASHER]

James, are you thinking of taking the B road round from Gatehouse to Creetown instead of the main a75?

Looks more interesting while studying google maps? (See, Gerbrox I don't get out for too many big runs either!:) )

Whadda ya thunk?

[gerbrox]

It's cloudy but warm down here in the Solway Riviera this morning, yesterday was hot, Tuesday was scorcherootastic.

Should be a good run this tomorrow...

what about Wednesday, typical weather report if you ask me.



Take it it was pushing it down......

[JamesMio]

James, are you thinking of taking the B road round from Gatehouse to Creetown instead of the main a75?

Looks more interesting while studying google maps? (See, Gerbrox I don't get out for too many big runs either!:) )

Whadda ya thunk?

Well spotted - that had been my original plan, but me & the missus took a scouting run down there a few weeks ago and it's a horrible, horrible road.

Single track, pot holes, cattle grids, livestock wandering about, gravel, nasty bends that tighten up on you etc etc... Avoid like the plague in other words!

That stretch of the A75, although riddled with bored coppers with speed cameras, is actually quite picturesque so it's not too bad really.


It's only about 25 mins from Gatehouse to Minnigaff along the A75, and it's also about the only straight-ish bit of road in the whole route so it might even be a welcome break for folks.



Oh, and Wednesday was rotten!!

[STRAMASHER]

Well spotted - that had been my original plan, but me & the missus took a scouting run down there a few weeks ago and it's a horrible, horrible road.

Single track, pot holes, cattle grids, livestock wandering about, gravel, nasty bends that tighten up on you etc etc... Avoid like the plague in other words!

That stretch of the A75, although riddled with bored coppers with speed cameras, is actually quite picturesque so it's not too bad really.


It's only about 25 mins from Gatehouse to Minnigaff along the A75, and it's also about the only straight-ish bit of road in the whole route so it might even be a welcome break for folks.



Oh, and Wednesday was rotten!!

Cool, thought I would ask. I knew you would have it in hand.:cool::)

Plenty picturesque. Spent every weekend and school holidays down at Borgue near Kircudbright in a caravan so looking foward to revisiting some towns and roads that I have not been on for donkeys years. Happy days.

Still got The Raiders Road on my biking to-do list. Need to get a more "knobbly" bike 1st tho'.

Cheers
Andy

[JamesMio]

It's all good - when I was trying to figure out a route that wee road had jumped out at me to investigate - luckily we did check it out first, I'd have felt pretty bad taking everyone down there!

[Milky Bar Kid]

Cool, thought I would ask. I knew you would have it in hand.:cool::)

Plenty picturesque. Spent every weekend and school holidays down at Borgue near Kircudbright in a caravan so looking foward to revisiting some towns and roads that I have not been on for donkeys years. Happy days.

Still got The Raiders Road on my biking to-do list. Need to get a more "knobbly" bike 1st tho'.

Cheers
Andy


Aye, you'll defo need a knobbly bike for Raiders Road!

[JamesMio]

I've been resisting the temptation for a shameless plug of my Huskie 125...

Must resist, MUST RESIST...

[TamSV]

Right I think I'm in for this assuming all are welcome :)

I've not ridden in groups much so what's the rules? All stick together or do your own thing?

[STRAMASHER]

Right I think I'm in for this assuming all are welcome :)



Yup. You even have the correct type of bike.:)

Only thing I would say is if you can't see the bike behind you and you are turning at a junction, pull up and wait ("marking the junction"), so the folk behind don't get lost.

The bike who was infront of you will, (err.. should) be waiting at the next turn, so no need to panic playing catch up.

Tell a couple of folk if you are off home/ cutting off early is good too.

Apart from that, fill yer boots.:cool:

[JamesMio]

Right I think I'm in for this assuming all are welcome :)

I've not ridden in groups much so what's the rules? All stick together or do your own thing?

The only rules as far as I'm aware... (and aimed firmly at no-one)

- You're in control of your own bike - Ride within your own limits, capabilities and comfort zones.

- Don't overtake the leader, nor fall behind the TEC (tail end charlie), neither of which should be holding you back nor gee'ing you on, so this shouldn't be a problem. Being a marked man round these parts, I'm more than happy to let someone else lead if they want to go quicker, we can sort this out tomorrow if that's the case - really, it's not that complicated a route & I won't be offended!

- Give each other plenty of room - it'll be unfamiliar roads for many of us, so be ready for the rider in front to jam on the brakes/swerve etc for random pot holes, cow muck, gravel etc.

I've said it before - the roads down here don't get a lot of money spent on them, as such there is gravel, pot holes and a whole lot of cack on them, please expect it and ride accordingly!

Also, on that note the same applies for road signs - if there's a sign for a tight bend, it will very likely be a TIGHT bend! Obvious, I know but it catches a lot of folks out who're used to better road signage!

- Junction markings - we'll use the same Drop Off system that works well and many of you will already be familiar with.

The leader marks the junction until the next in line arrives who then marks it until the next in line arrives, who then marks it until the next in line arrives... etc etc, until TEC arrives then off we all go again.

For those who're not familiar with this, it's dead simple and becomes much clearer once it's put into practice on the day (honest!).

Oh, and the final, never to be forgotten rules:

- Don't ride like a d!ck'ead!
- Enjoy yourself!

:)

[JamesMio]

Just so I've got an idea of numbers folks - any update on this list yet then?

Name:...............................Leaving From
Gerbrox .............................Glasgow
RamJam .............................Glasgow
JamesMio............................Dumfries
Mrs JamesMio......................Dumfries
JamesMio's Mate..................Closeburn
TheShadow.........................Glasgow
Stramasher.........................Glasgow
Jimmy................................Hamilton
TamSV..............................Troon
MilkyBarKid.........................Newton Stewart (Possible?)
Hollayzfr1..........................Glasgow

Fenjer..............................(Possible?)
Stuartyboy........................(Possible?)
Blueflame..........................(Possible?

Anyone else I've missed? All are, of course, very welcome on the day but it'd be nice to know how many to wait at Moffat for & expect at the end.

[TheShadow]

Change me from a definate to a maybe due to other comitments. Sorrree

[fenjer]

I'm in if someone or a few of you can offer me a pillion (it's hardly fair to let one person take me the whole way!), wont have the bike with me as I'm at a wedding in the evening, so put your hands up if you can take me pillion for a while...

btw - well done james for organising - doing a great job!

[hollayzfr1]

Looks like I'm out James :(. Having to work tomorrow, not too happy about it. But it's my first week in a new job and don't want to rock the boat.

Thanks for organising this though, hope to see you all at the next one :)

[gedt5]

Name:...............................Leaving From
Gerbrox .............................Glasgow
RamJam .............................Glasgow
JamesMio............................Dumfries
Mrs JamesMio......................Dumfries
JamesMio's Mate..................Closeburn
TheShadow.........................Glasgow
Stramasher.........................Glasgow
Jimmy................................Hamilton
TamSV..............................Troon
MilkyBarKid.........................Newton Stewart (Possible?)
Hollayzfr1..........................Glasgow
Gedt5...............................newmains[+1possible?}



Fenjer..............................(Possible?)
Stuartyboy........................(Possible?)
Blueflame..........................(Possible?


i'll be at mcdonalds in hamilton palace grounds for 8.15 to meet all those leaving from glasgow possibly with my mate jim

[Milky Bar Kid]

James, just had a thought, Donna is off this weekend too, you should give her a shout n see if she is up for it?

[JamesMio]

I've not got Donna Doll's number, but fire away if you have? The more the merrier!

[Milky Bar Kid]

Nah, I don't have it!

[TheRamJam]

Just picked up the bike there :smt109

Man its boiling out there even at 10pm

on another note just seen Robin Hood. Quite enjoyed it actually :)

[Blue Flame]

I am now a definate so look forward to seeing you all there.:p

[JamesMio]

Woohoo, looking like a decent sized group for this now!

I must admit to not having put an awful lot of thought into a lunch stop, but it would probably make sense to try & find something at Newton Stewart, seeing as we'll be stopping there for fuel anyway.

What's the norm between stops usually? Hour or so of riding or more?

[TheRamJam]

Lunch would be a good idea

No more than 2 hrs then a break me thinks

[Blue Flame]

Lunch would be a good idea

No more than 2 hrs then a break me thinks

2 hours :smt088

No more than one hour for a five min stretch of the legs and a fag for us old timers.;)

[gedt5]

2 hours :smt088

No more than one hour for a five min stretch of the legs and a fag for us old timers.;)

an hour between stops sounds all right we dont want any smokers getting the dts. shaking hands and blurred vision dont go well on the bike[-X

james try and think of some good places to stop especially for photos as theres some great views down there.

[TheRamJam]

Weathers cracking its gonna be a belter :sunny:

[Milky Bar Kid]

Guys, I am just home from work. Mum is gonna try and wake me about half 1 so I have time for a shower but doubt I will manage the bike because aggravated shoulder a bit at work last night. Will see how I feel after a sleep.

[Philbo]

Giving it laldy with the old baton were you!?:p

[Cumfy]

Hey folks, hope you have a great run, sorry am missing it but haven't see my wee lad for 10 days! Longest time since he was born, so have a great time and look forward to hearing about it!

Cheers

[gedt5]

just back in after a great day:sunny:
i'm absolutely knackered.the weather, roads and company were fantastic.\\:D/

[STRAMASHER]

I'm spazzed.

[Milky Bar Kid]

Glad you had a good time. Hopefully we can sort another one out for the near future and I will be able to join you all. Still gutted I didn't make it!

[Blue Flame]

Got back about 5:20 PM but a tin of beer and a seat out the back took precedence over posting on here :D.

Thanks to the organisers for a good choice of route (it was a blast !!) and was good to meet some old and new faces.

Hope the lassie (sorry i have the memory of a goldfish for names) with the flattish tyre got home OK.

Will post some photos up later. Beer is calling me again.

When is the next one??

[Blue Flame]

Only a couple of the photo's turned out so here is my small sample !!

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/Blue_Flame_photos/Borders%20Run%20May%202010/DSCF0416.jpg
Spot The SV

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/Blue_Flame_photos/Borders%20Run%20May%202010/DSCF0415.jpg
Our Stalker !!

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/Blue_Flame_photos/Borders%20Run%20May%202010/DSCF0418.jpg
End Of The Run

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/Blue_Flame_photos/Borders%20Run%20May%202010/DSCF0421.jpg
Caption Competition Time !!

[gedt5]

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/Blue_Flame_photos/Borders%20Run%20May%202010/DSCF0421.jpg
Caption Competition Time !!

pull my finger!:D

[gedt5]

my pics more to follow

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[gedt5]

the squad looking good
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[TamSV]

Crackin weather, great route.

I'll be down that way again - better than the pothole ridden carp round here.

When I got home I realised my indicators had stopped working at some point. Apologies if anyone was confused.:)
I'm gettin stuck into the beer right now. And my baldy heid's burnt.:sunny:

Thanks to JamesMio for organising. Now when's the next one?

[Nelson]

Across the Borders way next time ;)

[TheRamJam]

Lovely weather, lovely bikes, lovely people and lovely roads ;)

In all a lovely day, need to plan another one now :D

Some pics

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR4.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR5.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR7.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR8.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR9.jpg

Oh and my dinner lol ;)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/bbq.jpg

[fenjer]

Fab day out guys - thanks to everyone who offered pillions, it was a total blast. Great banter as always. Thanks to James for organising.

My pics:

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Caption Competition (look closely!)

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[Blue Flame]

Caption Competition (look closely!)

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"Errrr... if you wanted a smoked sausage there was a chippy at the last stop !!!"
:p

[gerbrox]

What can I say, great day, roads were superb, and the company, we can work on that, no seriously all great, that last bit was fantastic, so good infact when I got home I was buzzing and talked to my neigbour for the first time in three years (long story, the guys an ****) got invited in to another neigbours for an impromptu
bbq then went to the local rugby club watched the final and ended up in my other neibours hot tub till 3.30 drinking beer, messy in the morning.

The only down side, bikes still needing cleaned down.

Photos to come once I've worked out how to put them up, it's been awhile.

[TheRamJam]

What can I say, great day, roads were superb, and the company, we can work on that, no seriously all great, that last bit was fantastic, so good infact when I got home I was buzzing and talked to my neigbour for the first time in three years (long story, the guys an ****) got invited in to another neigbours for an impromptu
bbq then went to the local rugby club watched the final and ended up in my other neibours hot tub till 3.30 drinking beer, messy in the morning.

The only down side, bikes still needing cleaned down.

Photos to come once I've worked out how to put them up, it's been awhile.

Its ok Steph we don't need the photos of your hot tub action LMAO :smt039

[gerbrox]

ahh that was the best bit, lol

[TheRamJam]

This time with names

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR8.jpg

From left to right :smt039

Andy, James, Old geezer (no not Grant guy behind him), Grant, Stephen, Jennifer

[Milky Bar Kid]

Next time any of you are in the Newton Stewart neck of the woods give me a shout and I will try to get outta my bed before 2!! LOL

[fenjer]

This time with names

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/DR8.jpg

From left to right :smt039

Andy, James, Old geezer (no not Grant guy behind him), Grant, Stephen, Jennifer

You might have used the one with everyone in it! lol