newbies or those thinking of coming to AR but dont know anyone.

[Quiff Wichard]

DO IT

JUST DO IT


you wont be lonely you wont regret it..


everyone is ace.. you wont feel left out.. its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.

[Drew Carey]

I can concur with the honourable Quiff. If you are enjoying your time on the org, then this is the best way to meet up with all the people you banter with, get a picture of what they are like in real life and to have fun.

[Scoobs]

Are we starting to sound desperate for new meat?

[Luckypants]

its not clicky ..

Sorry for being a spelling nazi, but this is starting to really bug me. It's a clique not a click! So it will not be cliquey, really it won't! :D

Quiff is totally right, you cannot meet a nicer bunch.

[_Stretchie_]

its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.

Sorry for being a spelling nazi, but this is starting to really bug me. It's a clique not a click! So it will not be cliquey, really it won't! :D

Quiff is totally right, you cannot meet a nicer bunch of people with OCD.



He's rite you know, cum along, you'll love it, and if riding in big groops doesn't appeel to you then don't do the ride, there will be plenty of people their at the campsite during the rideout.

[plowsie]

To add to what the Quiffster said, if you're a young female worried about all these dirty old men being around you...I'll look after you ;)

On a serious note...2007, a very well known man on this site offered to fit me a Scottoiler to my bike the weekend of the AR, more of a convincing to go...I'd never met anyone on this site and I was driving 100-150 miles up the M1 & M6 on my own to meet up with a bunch of bikers...I didn't know what to expect. The guy pushed me so much to come and told me I wouldn't regret going, he never turned up to the AR because of electrical problems and I never got my Scottoiler fitted, but, I had the best weekend of my life ever, covering the most miles I had ever on my bike (500+), learnt so much from various people, and it started many friendships with many people that still go strong today, I now have friends all over the country and I am very grateful to that one person for persuading me to go that year. That is the main reason why this years is very special to me.

Can you guess the person who convinced me was?

[_Stretchie_]

AND he ran over his foot, I remember your likkle smiling face as you came back in to the campsite

Can you guess the person who convinced me was?

P.S. It wasn't me

; )

[gruntygiggles]

I think so Plowsie. Been thinking about him a lot as the AR pms and threads are getting busier :smt010

But it's going to be the AR he wanted......beer, riding, laughs and everyone welcome :D

[combatfred]

Sorry for being a spelling nazi, but this is starting to really bug me. It's a clique not a click! So it will not be cliquey, really it won't! :D

Can it be Klleeky?
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy5/combatfred/Misc/P12-30-05_14411.jpg


Anyway, as Quiff and the troops say. You won't regret coming. They're a great bunch of guys, so get you're name on the list and start getting excited.

[maviczap]

DO IT

JUST DO IT


you wont be lonely you wont regret it..


everyone is ace.. you wont feel left out.. its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.

And it'll most likely be the biggest gathering of the Org (plus friends) ever

A once in a lifetime event

I was a bit shy a the last AR, but I still got a BEAR hug

[widepants]

I can still remember the first time I met up with the Org for a weekend.I had to wear a "virgin" badge and then simply fell off my bike on a diesel spill whilst not actually moving.
thanks you guys for not Rolf

[blue curvy jester]

they did but you were still on the deck so didn't see them

[Drew Carey]

I can still remember the first time I met up with the Org for a weekend.I had to wear a "virgin" badge and then simply fell off my bike on a diesel spill whilst not actually moving.
thanks you guys for not Rolf

God I remember that. Was the worst weather I've ridden in that weekend, but everyone still had beaming smiles.....you too even after that.

[staceylew01]

Well to be honest, i didnt need that much persuading, although i havent been riding that long and ive only been on one rideout, i am really nervous bout coming on my own, but excited at the same time. :eek:

[dizzyblonde]

AR...top banana...end of.


Even preggers peeeps try to make the effort, I ain't giving up hope yet!!
And if yer scared of campin....I will be camping, if I can you can...DOOOOOO ITTTTT :-)

[chris8886]

Well to be honest, i didnt need that much persuading, although i havent been riding that long and ive only been on one rideout, i am really nervous bout coming on my own, but excited at the same time. :eek:

i'm pretty sure you'll be able to find a few others going from round where you are to make things more interesting/just to follow there. it's a really good way to start the event. us lot from the soho group normally do something and it's always good.

[-Ralph-]

We don't bite, but pronounce something wrong and you'll get dragged over the coals!
;)

[Milky Bar Kid]

AR...top banana...end of.


Even preggers peeeps try to make the effort, I ain't giving up hope yet!!
And if yer scared of campin....I will be camping, if I can you can...DOOOOOO ITTTTT :-)


That's just cos you are hardcore though Dizz!

[widepants]

That's just cos you are hardcore though Dizz!
have you seen the vid aswell....:smt046

[danf1234]

DO IT

JUST DO IT


you wont be lonely you wont regret it..


everyone is ace.. you wont feel left out.. its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.

I have to admit that's why I aren't coming. I am in the minority coming from York, and have never been to one of the meetings before. I would really like to, but always have the nagging doubt about not knowing anyone. Unfortunatley I have left this too late now, and I am away with work, but I think I will defo make it my priority to attend the next one. I have been a member of the site long enough to get my **** in gear.

[gruntygiggles]

I have to admit that's why I aren't coming. I am in the minority coming from York, and have never been to one of the meetings before. I would really like to, but always have the nagging doubt about not knowing anyone. Unfortunatley I have left this too late now, and I am away with work, but I think I will defo make it my priority to attend the next one. I have been a member of the site long enough to get my **** in gear.


Massive shame it's too late for you this time, but yes, do what you can to get to meets and get togethers, they really will become highlights of your year!

[danf1234]

I know, its not as though I am shy or anything lol. I could kick myself for not organising to come. Unfortunately I will be in Switzerland with work. Gutted.

I have made myself a promise to make the next one.

[gruntygiggles]

In fact, I think it is safe to say that while most people on this forum became friends through the forum and we all have our own lives outside of it, other groups of friends etc....we all really look forward to the AR each year.

It's just the best kind of weekend you can imagine and the two that I have been to so far have been absolutely fantastic.

If you look at how early after last years AR peoples thoughts turned to this years, you'll get an idea of how much we all look forward to them. We just enjoy them so much, we can't wait to look forward to the next one.

[danf1234]

What are the big meetings for the org. Obviously the AR, but what was the GM????? where some people went off round SKYE?

[_Stretchie_]

[QUOTE=staceylew01;2319469]Well to be honest, i didnt need that much persuading, although i havent been riding that long and ive only been on one rideout, i am really nervous bout coming on my own, but excited at the same time. :eek:

Well your Avatar says you are only in Abergavenny so only down the road from the AR site (Hay-on-Wye) so you could always nip back home if you don't like us

;)

Do you go to the bus stop on your bike?

I'm sure some of us could meet you there before the AR sometime to just say hi. Would offer to meet up with you on the way to the AR but me and Grunty and a couple others are heading up on the Thursday to start setting up

[gruntygiggles]

Almost all regional sections do their own little weekends away at some point during the year. Doesn't matter id you are from that area or not as you'll be wlecome at any of them. Us surfers from the south west are having one end of august if you fancy that, just go to the south west sufers section.

Each year there is usually a North Wales rideout which gets decent numbers. The GM is the annual Scottish rideout which also gets great numbers. Keep your eye open and join in. Put up a thread in your local section and see what comes from it. You could organise a weekend camping or just a days rideout :-)

[danf1234]

I really fancy the Scotland GM thing. I climbed Ben Nevis while training for the 3 peaks and fell in love with whole area.

I am 34 and travelled all over the world, and last year was the first time I have been to Scotland.

[gruntygiggles]

I really fancy the Scotland GM thing. I climbed Ben Nevis while training for the 3 peaks and fell in love with whole area.

I am 34 and travelled all over the world, and last year was the first time I have been to Scotland.

WHAT??? You realised then that sometimes the best things are on your doorstep :-)

I love scotland and I hope Dan and I can do the GM next year and maybe tie it in with a holiday. It's a beautiful place. Then obviously, being from Wales, I love the scenery there, especially the coast.

[Quiff Wichard]

I have to admit that's why I aren't coming. I am in the minority coming from York, and have never been to one of the meetings before. I would really like to, but always have the nagging doubt about not knowing anyone. Unfortunatley I have left this too late now, and I am away with work, but I think I will defo make it my priority to attend the next one. I have been a member of the site long enough to get my **** in gear.


awwww


Paul the 6th lives in York !!


you should come to one at least .. I know you working this year..

I think new folk see the same names on here and the banter etc and think they will be left out.. but its not like that ..

for example..

if you are good looking or reasonable looking. or just breathing and a newbie.. BEAR will make a bee line for you and initiate you.. ... he does that to the girls too..:D

[Quiff Wichard]

Well to be honest, i didnt need that much persuading, although i havent been riding that long and ive only been on one rideout, i am really nervous bout coming on my own, but excited at the same time. :eek:

cant you ride in with some of the folks from your way >> ?

as soon as you arrive you will be so pleased you came.. you wont be alone..

[chris8886]

for example..

if you are good looking or reasonable looking. or just breathing and a newbie.. BEAR will make a bee line for you and initiate you.. ... he does that to the girls too..:D

i thought you were trying to encourage people to come quiff?! :rolleyes::p

[Quiff Wichard]

I have made some ace friends on here.. (yea even the southerners)

Some folk I only see once a year but its like they are always around as they are on here.

some you meet and their personality is nothing like on here.. me for example.. I am nice . not the a$$hole I come across as on here.. ..

Many many folk ahve made good good friends on here.. take us.. we are going to France in september on the bikes with Matt Sv and Anita and we didnt know them at all B4 the org .. now we are good friends.. good job he lives 300 miles away though .. but see .. 300 miles and we both make the effort to meet up every few months at least ..

we all have a common interest .. alcohol.. ! no bikes.. - beyond that - yea there are some that you wouldnt pick as mates neccessarily (sp) in your day to day world but that is life.. everyone comes to the Ar to meet friends, feel the love and camaradre (sp) and have a good ride and a laugh on the sat night..

so beg steal or borrow a tent and put yer name down..


I am lucky in that living very central I can make a lot of the rides . AR , GM. Wales etc .. I realise its difficult for the more remote /isolated members. .. mind you look at dear Hovis he attended everything ! and he lived south wales.. so - it can be done.. so do it !


Footnote.. and dont worry if you have not ridden in a big group before.. no one is watching your riding.. you go at your own pace. the ride is not a race it is a steady ,lovely scenic ride and makes you feel alive as hell with all the bikes that YOU are a part of.. .. and the organisation and the briefings and the high viz riders etc make you feel safe as houses.. just be yourself and ride for yourself and .. oohhh its a brill weekend ....bring it on

[Quiff Wichard]

:D I got so excited a little bit of wee came out :D

[gruntygiggles]

:D I got so excited a little bit of wee came out :D

Join the club.....go get some tena ladys' like I did!!! ;-)

[Milky Bar Kid]

Join the club.....go get some tena ladys' like I did!!! ;-)

Ewwwww.

[gruntygiggles]

Hahahaha, I got a bite ;-)

[Milky Bar Kid]

I'm ill and that was a disturbing mental image.

[staceylew01]

[QUOTE=chris8886;2319619]


Well your Avatar says you are only in Abergavenny so only down the road from the AR site (Hay-on-Wye) so you could always nip back home if you don't like us

;)

Do you go to the bus stop on your bike?

I'm sure some of us could meet you there before the AR sometime to just say hi. Would offer to meet up with you on the way to the AR but me and Grunty and a couple others are heading up on the Thursday to start setting up

Well i spose i could pop home, if it all got too much for me!! I havent been out much this year, only just recovered from an operation i had on my foot, but will be getting back into once the weather starts behaving again. Would be good to meet a few at the bus station before hand.:)

cant you ride in with some of the folks from your way >> ?

as soon as you arrive you will be so pleased you came.. you wont be alone..

I hope so, im sure i'll find someone. I'm well excited.:smt041

[ophic]

nobody worry, you're in no danger of being humped by a huge marauding hound... this year... I hope Gracie isn't too disappointed.

can everyone shut up about the AR now? :mad: :p

Just to back up the original point, I am so gutted I'm not going - it's just brilliant and if it was my only weekend away the whole year, I'd be happy.

[_Stretchie_]

nobody worry, you're in no danger of being humped by a huge marauding hound... this year... I hope Gracie isn't too disappointed.

I hope you're talking about Kaiser.. That could be read the wrong way.

:D


WUB YOU Gracie

[dizzyblonde]

nobody worry, you're in no danger of being humped by a huge marauding hound... this year... I hope Gracie isn't too disappointed.

can everyone shut up about the AR now? :mad: :p

Just to back up the original point, I am so gutted I'm not going - it's just brilliant and if it was my only weekend away the whole year, I'd be happy.

BOOOOO, you have to make an effort to come with Kaiser!!!!!!

But then I don't know one day or the other if I will be coming to this or not....if I do GG better have tena ladies:rolleyes:

[ophic]

BOOOOO, you have to make an effort to come with Kaiser!!!!!!
Gracie didn't seem t.... oh never mind, i'm just being rude :smt003

[hongman]

Dithering about coming or not...

190 miles to ride, one way, and I would have only ridden for a couple weeks, not sure if I can even hack that kind of distance on a bike yet! Confidence a bit shaky after the off.

And I'm all alone :(

I'm sure you are all nice enough, but I dont even have any camping kit (skint as a dog after repairing my off) and cant really afford hotel (hmmm...business credit card maybe...)

I would love to see the scenary though.

[maviczap]

Dithering about coming or not...

190 miles to ride, one way, and I would have only ridden for a couple weeks, not sure if I can even hack that kind of distance on a bike yet! Confidence a bit shaky after the off.

And I'm all alone :(

I'm sure you are all nice enough, but I dont even have any camping kit (skint as a dog after repairing my off) and cant really afford hotel (hmmm...business credit card maybe...)

I would love to see the scenary though.

Hongman, you're not alone, your region is organising a group ride up to the AR.

Plenty of people maybe with spare space in their tent

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=154303

PM Messie

[hongman]

Ok so ride up sorted, I hope.

If any blonde or brunette happens to like sharing tents with a complete stranger and likes to keep their flaps open at night, please let me know!

(I mean tent flaps, on a hot night of course...)

[maviczap]

Ok so ride up sorted, I hope.

If any blonde or brunette happens to like sharing tents with a complete stranger and likes to keep their flaps open at night, please let me know!

(I mean tent flaps, on a hot night of course...)

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=148970

See if anyone has got a spare space

[dizzyblonde]

Ok so ride up sorted, I hope.

If any blonde or brunette happens to like sharing tents with a complete stranger and likes to keep their flaps open at night, please let me know!

(I mean tent flaps, on a hot night of course...)

:smt046

That sounds so wrong...are you sure you want to ask any brunette...Bear might offer you a space in his tent!

This blondes tent is strictly full..of me:p

[hongman]

Oh right, forgot to mention the FEMALE part!

Waiting for the missus to get back and run it past her...camping, not the tent sharing bit shh

Also texted my buddy, if he agrees to come its a done deal. Knowing him he probably has a load of camping gear anyway (one of those people that has everything, even if they never use it)

If not, then I just need to sort some accomodation. On a serious note, I'll have to sort some kind of tent out. I'm not a snob or anything, just like my own space ;)

I havent been camping in ages (15+ years)!!

[hongman]

Well that took long.

Provisional YES from me. Only things stopping me is any unavoidable work duties (I will obviously try as hard as possible to not let anything into those days)

I also need to get my SV looked at to make sure everything is in order for that kind of mileage, no cash to fit new/spares. Mainly my tyres and chain I'm a bit worried about.

Worse comes to worse I'll take my son's Bob The Builder tent, if you laugh I'll keel you!!

[gruntygiggles]

Well that took long.

Provisional YES from me. Only things stopping me is any unavoidable work duties (I will obviously try as hard as possible to not let anything into those days)

I also need to get my SV looked at to make sure everything is in order for that kind of mileage, no cash to fit new/spares. Mainly my tyres and chain I'm a bit worried about.

Worse comes to worse I'll take my son's Bob The Builder tent, if you laugh I'll keel you!!


Laugh at you...a Bob the Builder tent would make you the envy of most of the blokes and earn you leg-endary status ;-)

[hongman]

Not if it starts raining, bloody thing is perforated!

Sods law says it'll rain.

[metalhead19]

Not if it starts raining, bloody thing is perforated!

Sods law says it'll rain.

Better than my alternative if cant find my tent.....it'll be a tarpaulin and some rope :D

[BanannaMan]

DO IT

JUST DO IT


you wont be lonely you wont regret it..


everyone is ace.. you wont feel left out.. its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.






Hope all that includes foreigners as well. ;)
Let's face it, no country in the world likes Americans!
(not without fair reason mind you)
I guess as long as the local villagers don't start gathering with torches and pitchforks, eh? ;)






Just kinda know a few peeps here.
Have yet to meet an .org'er in person.

Will find out in just over 2 weeks as I'm coming early to visit some other places in the UK!
Traveling with and staying with some very nice org'ers. :cool: :D

Not really sure how well a 'bloody yank' is going to be recieved at the AR though, but you're stuck with me anyway. LOL ***

***see above comment on villagers



I really is nicer in person though... :riding:

[ophic]

Let's face it, no country in the world likes Americans!
It's ok no-one likes the English either. Especially the Scottish. But everyone likes the Scottish - even the English. How does that work? :confused:

[_Stretchie_]

It's ok no-one likes the English either. Especially the Scottish. But everyone likes the Scottish - even the English. How does that work? :confused:

We feel sorry for them, have you seen the way they dress?

Here
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/Kilt.jpg


Sorry wrong pic.. Here

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/Kilt2.jpg


You can see where I got confused

:smt110

[gruntygiggles]

We feel sorry for them, have you seen the way they dress?

:smt110

You only said that because of watching this last night...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQIA_FEe3o&feature=related

:-)

[_Stretchie_]

And??

; )

[dizzyblonde]

You only said that because of watching this last night...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQIA_FEe3o&feature=related

:-)

:smt046

I'll be showing Peg that later!

[Milky Bar Kid]

Stretch...be careful or you will die a horrible, painful, agonising, slow death when I arrive in Lacock next.....

Awa' n fling pish ower yersel!!

[tinpants]

on a more serious note...

if anyone is worried that their riding isn't "up to scratch" I would just say not to worry. As has been said before, your riding isn't up to scrutiny (unless you ride like a **** and cause an accident). When all is said and done the only person you MUST stay in front of is me.

But only 'cos I'm the T.E.C.


Hongman, if you really need to borrow a tent, I'll bring mine for you to use. I'll be kipping in the van.

[-Ralph-]

When all is said and done the only person you MUST stay in front of is me.

But only 'cos I'm the T.E.C

Get used to the sight of the rear of my XT600 ;)

I have it geared for off road, so top cruising speed is about 70mph. On straighter faster sections, I'm pretty sure I'll end up at or near the back.

With so many bikes I can't imagine it's going to be a fast rideout, so I'm bringing the sit up and beg, see over the hedges machine, with the comfortable seat.

[hongman]

This will easily be the most amount of miles I hhave done in a short space of time in both car or bike, and having been riding only a couple weeks (less depending on when I get my bike back on the road), I am hoping to learn a lot about my riding/bike!

[gruntygiggles]

on a more serious note...

if anyone is worried that their riding isn't "up to scratch" I would just say not to worry. As has been said before, your riding isn't up to scrutiny (unless you ride like a **** and cause an accident). When all is said and done the only person you MUST stay in front of is me.

But only 'cos I'm the T.E.C.[QUOTE]

+1 again as can't stress this enough. Everyone should ride at their OWN pace, no need to play catch up or try and stay with the person in front of you. Ride for yourself and use your mirrors so that you are always aware of markers or faster riders passing you. It's a ride for everyone, so the aim is that you all enjoy it. If that means you are at the back all the way (in front of our wonderful T.E.C. of course) riding slower than everyone else, no-one will care. We just want to see smiles on faces at all the stops, that's what's important :-)


[QUOTE=-Ralph-;2321989]Get used to the sight of the rear of my XT600 ;)

I have it geared for off road, so top cruising speed is about 70mph. On straighter faster sections, I'm pretty sure I'll end up at or near the back.

With so many bikes I can't imagine it's going to be a fast rideout, so I'm bringing the sit up and beg, see over the hedges machine, with the comfortable seat.

There are faster sections, but no really straight sections...it's in Wales...lol. You'll have fun on that I bet :-)


This will easily be the most amount of miles I hhave done in a short space of time in both car or bike, and having been riding only a couple weeks (less depending on when I get my bike back on the road), I am hoping to learn a lot about my riding/bike!


Well, you've had your off now, so you've got that out of the way....you can just relax a bit and try and enjoy the ride, both on the Saturday and the journey there and home. I would imagine that just the ride up on the Friday with people like Messie and the Soho lot will see you gel with the bike more than you have yet, just due to being on it for a really long run, so you'll feel better about it before the rideout leaves and yes...you'll learn lots. I'm still new, 3000 miles and learn so many new things on each ride, but I did the reccie yesterday and so long as you keep your eyes open and stay focused, there's nothing that will scare you :-)

They are all good roads with fantastic tarmac and I can guarantee that you'll love them.

[hongman]

I can picture me leaving a wake of 200 bikes behind me in a massive pileup LOL

Nah, I know it will be fun :D

Going to try and get someone in the know to look over my bike though when Im back up and running on it to double check everything is sound for all those miles, esp after the crash.

[kwak zzr]

Am i classed as an AR newbie? ;) i might just attend :) but in the car (posh camper you see) sounds like it's going to be a good pi$$ up weekend just for Hovis :)

[gruntygiggles]

Am i classed as an AR newbie? ;) i might just attend :) but in the car (posh camper you see) sounds like it's going to be a good pi$$ up weekend just for Hovis :)

Yep, it's going to be a good pi$$ up weekend, but it's not for Hovis.

It was Hovis' AR, his event, we organised it together with a few helpers but it wouldn't be happening if not for him. He never planned it as his weekend, so it still won't be. It's going to be just as he wanted it.

I know you weren't getting at anything :-)

I just want it to be clear, especially to newbies to the forum that the AR is not going to be a weekend dedicated to one of our fallen friends. We have lost a few members of the forum in recent years and it's always noce to do something, but it's best to let people do that and pay respects in their own ways.

The AR will just be a bl00dy good weekend of riding, drinking, chatting, laughing and...did I mention drinking....lol. Just as Hovis would have wanted it!

[kwak zzr]

i wasnt going to come but i think its my duty :) sounds like a cracking weekend, its been quite a while since ive seen faces of the org.

[gruntygiggles]

i wasnt going to come but i think its my duty :) sounds like a cracking weekend, its been quite a while since ive seen faces of the org.

Do it....and you're even more welcome now I too have a kwak...lol :-)

[MR UKI (1)]

Am i classed as an AR newbie? ;) i might just attend :) but in the car (posh camper you see) sounds like it's going to be a good pi$$ up weekend just for Hovis :)

As long as you don't bring that bloody generator :D

[kwak zzr]

Hey paul! wats wrong with the jenny? :) it runs all the electrical goodies :)

[MR UKI (1)]

Hey paul! wats wrong with the jenny? :) it runs all the electrical goodies :)

Breaches the peace and quiet mate! Only joking with you, be ace to see you again mate :D

[kwak zzr]

i dont know many people but you'll spot me :) i'll probably be lying on my face ;)

[BernardBikerchick]

DO IT

JUST DO IT


you wont be lonely you wont regret it..


everyone is ace.. you wont feel left out.. its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.


I agree and when you've met me you'll know we're all bonkers !!!!! come come !! go on do it ! i may even streak this year he he he he

[gruntygiggles]

I agree and when you've met me you'll know we're all bonkers !!!!! come come !! go on do it ! i may even streak this year he he he he

I've seen your calendar picture Verna...so even I will look forward to that! :smt003

[Milky Bar Kid]

I agree and when you've met me you'll know we're all bonkers !!!!! come come !! go on do it ! i may even streak this year he he he he

OK, I am deffo bringing my handcuffs!!;)

[Bluefish]

OK, I am deffo bringing my handcuffs!!;)

and i'm defo coming now lol

[Milky Bar Kid]

and i'm defo coming now lol

LOL! you're not as pretty as BBC though...LOL!:smt046

[Bluefish]

yeah your right MBK, i'm not pretty more ruggedly handsome :rolleyes:

[GeneticBubble]

I've only met 1 org member and that was breifly but im coming :smt003

although i do fear for my safety somewhat :rolleyes:

[darkdreamsgal]

Same here, GeneticBubble! Only met a very few of the Soho lot before, but decided to bite the bullet and go anyway! :-P As GG tells me, after a few drinks it won't matter!

[Cazza]

i may even streak this year he he he he

Yes, I think we had a cunning plan for this - we'd wear our lids so that no one would know who we are.

As others have said - the Org are a really friendly bunch and will make everyone feel welcome. Do it!

[BanannaMan]

I've only met 1 org member and that was breifly but im coming :smt003

although i do fear for my safety somewhat :rolleyes:



Same here, GeneticBubble! Only met a very few of the Soho lot before, but decided to bite the bullet and go anyway! :-P As GG tells me, after a few drinks it won't matter!







No worries peeps.
I appologise if you were influenced at all by my previous post.
The whole American, torches and pitchforks thing was made in jest.

I have never met another .org'er in person. No not even one, but am coming 5000+ miles from the US to the AR.
Honestly, I've lost count of how many people here have offered me a place for the night, to take me for a ride, or to show me around their part of the UK. Everyone here is just the greatest.

Just come. You'll have the time of your life.
Everyone really is nice.

[gruntygiggles]

No worries peeps.
I appologise if you were influenced at all by my previous post.
The whole American, torches and pitchforks thing was made in jest.

I have never met another .org'er in person. No not even one, but am coming 5000+ miles from the US to the AR.
Honestly, I've lost count of how many people here have offered me a place for the night, to take me for a ride, or to show me around their part of the UK. Everyone here is just the greatest.

Just come. You'll have the time of your life.
Everyone really is nice.



Bill....seriously, you've got a ride from Manchester to Wiltshire with Ed and then you're stay in the Stray house with me, Dan and MBK....probably joined by Squirrel_Hunter and you're looking forward to it???

By the way, you have PM :-)

[lily]

When are you riding down Bill & Ed?

As drew will be off work on the wednesday, sorting out our camping stuff and the bike etc.....so if you want a toilet stop or a coffee let me know and I'll send you our post code.

[RichT]

I've only met 1 org members and that was breifly but im coming :smt003

although i do fear for my safety somewhat :rolleyes:


Two mate and by the time you get to the AR you'll have already doubled that. Oh, BTW - Don't forget your T-Shirt...

[darkdreamsgal]

Yes, I think we had a cunning plan for this - we'd wear our lids so that no one would know who we are.

Hehe Some people pay good money for that :-P

[Ed]

When are you riding down Bill & Ed?

As drew will be off work on the wednesday, sorting out our camping stuff and the bike etc.....so if you want a toilet stop or a coffee let me know and I'll send you our post code.


Bill arrives at Manchester Airport on Tuesday 3 August at 8.30am (assuming flight on time). I reckon he'll be through immigration, baggage and customs by 9.30. I'm meeting him in the car and driving him to the bike hire shop, about 30 mins drive through south M/CR traffic I guess. Then we're headed back to my place so's I can change for the bike and get Bill's stuff bungeed onto his hire bike, then we're off. So I would guess that we'll be leaving my place (Baschurch now) at about 12 - 12.30.

[lily]

Can't help then we are both at work on the Tuesday :-(

[gruntygiggles]

It's not a bad ride down anyway to be honest. We picked the Kwak up from Manchester and the trip was fine. Took us five and a half hours going the scenic route and lots of stops...but motorway and major roads and you can do it in three hours. :-)

[Ed]

It's not a bad ride down anyway to be honest. We picked the Kwak up from Manchester and the trip was fine. Took us five and a half hours going the scenic route and lots of stops...but motorway and major roads and you can do it in three hours. :-)

You'd best give me thine address else we'll not get there at all:smt046

[Milky Bar Kid]

Bill....seriously, you've got a ride from Manchester to Wiltshire with Ed and then you're stay in the Stray house with me, Dan and MBK....probably joined by Squirrel_Hunter and you're looking forward to it???

By the way, you have PM :-)


Poor Bill. Poor Ed. They have the misfortune of spending a few days with me before the AR!! haha!

[Stu]

DO IT

JUST DO IT


you wont be lonely you wont regret it..


everyone is ace.. you wont feel left out.. its not clicky .. its ace


so book it .. and come.lol I still remember you lending me pillow for my first AR (2 weeks after joining the forum :D)


Worse comes to worse I'll take my son's Bob The Builder tent, if you laugh I'll keel you!!
And I stayed in a tent we got from a cornflakes packet as children :lol:

[BanannaMan]

Poor Bill. Poor Ed. They have the misfortune of spending a few days with me before the AR!! haha!



Nae Lassy!
Looking forward to meeting you!
Poor Nic more likely.




Bill....seriously, you've got a ride from Manchester to Wiltshire with Ed and then you're stay in the Stray house with me, Dan and MBK....probably joined by Squirrel_Hunter and you're looking forward to it???





Like a 10 old at Disney World! :smt041

[Milky Bar Kid]

Nae Lassy!
Looking forward to meeting you!
Poor Nic more likely.

Like a 10 old at Disney World! :smt041

Haha!!! Am I going to have to teach you some proper "Scottish" dialect then?!?!?!

[metalangel]

Haud Yer Weesht?

[-Ralph-]

Haud Yer Weesht?

Naw, Keech yer breeks! :p

[mwncimelyn]

I'm considering joining you on the ride out. I'm quite local so I wouldn't be camping but would there be somewhere I can meet you on route. Or are stops decided on the day?

Also I've never riden in a group before, any tips?

[fizzwheel]

Also I've never riden in a group before, any tips?

Yes

Leave a decent gap between you and the bike in front of you
If somebody is hassling you to overtake you let them
Dont feel pressured to riding faster than you want to or feel comfortable doing
Keep an eye on your mirrors and make sure you are fully aware of whats going on around you.
Enjoy your day out.

As for route details speak to _stretchie_ as he is dealing with that side of things and will be able to suggest a good point to meet us. But by not camping you really are missing out on the social side of things, which for many now is more important than the ride itself, so my advice would be to join us on the site even only for Saturday night :cool:

[gruntygiggles]

Yes

Leave a decent gap between you and the bike in front of you
If somebody is hassling you to overtake you let them
Dont feel pressured to riding faster than you want to or feel comfortable doing
Keep an eye on your mirrors and make sure you are fully aware of whats going on around you.
Enjoy your day out.

As for route details speak to _stretchie_ as he is dealing with that side of things and will be able to suggest a good point to meet us. But by not camping you really are missing out on the social side of things, which for many now is more important than the ride itself, so my advice would be to join us on the site even only for Saturday night :cool:


+1 on all that. As a new rider, I have found that it's really really important to keep an eye on your mirrors. You can get surprised by a faster rider passing if you've seen them coming.

The only thing I would add to what Fizz has said is that if you don't do it already, ride in a staggered fashion so that you are never directlu behind the bike in front, that way you are less likely to be caught out by the rider in front engine breaking or breaking harder than you expect.

If you make yourself known to Stretchie when you can, he'll cover anything you want him to then as well and yes....for most people, it is now about the social, so if you can stop for all or a bit of the Saturday night....you'll get to see just what a wonderful place the org really is :-)

[mwncimelyn]

Thanks both. I'll keep those tips in mind. And I'll pm stretchie about meeting up.

If I did decide to stay for a night, isn't it too late to put my name down? And it's £12 per tent or per person?