View Full Version : Your thoughts for AR11
slark01
17-08-10, 12:58 PM
A little help for people who are thinking of organizing:
http://www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlycamping.html
Ste.
SoulKiss
17-08-10, 01:21 PM
I am still thinking that the Soho Massive could do this - only current issue seems to be where to stay...
After all we have some great roads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0114oyUdQU)...
hongman
17-08-10, 01:24 PM
Dibs not being a marker on that route...
Is that video a little tongue in cheek SK?
SoulKiss
17-08-10, 08:32 PM
Is that video a little tongue in cheek SK?
You are obviously not viewing the video correctly.
This are not cars on the road, they are an infinitely shifting set of chicanes, a veritable array of twisties, and even if you were to do up and down that bit of road all day it would never be the same twice.
See my second BidVid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9SafSUBzjc) for that bit of road in the other direction and some South London Highlights.
Watch it twice - once to get a real sense of awe over our wonderful roads, then again, as a re-run of the Hazard Awareness test :)
me and Dizzy are working our ball locks off to make ar11 a winner for next year.
What do people think of some entertainment as an icebreaker, comedian vs music act what do you guys think of entertainment for a couple of hours.
Drew Carey
17-08-10, 09:20 PM
me and Dizzy are working our ball locks off to make ar11 a winner for next year.
What do people think of some entertainment as an icebreaker, comedian vs music act what do you guys think of entertainment for a couple of hours.
Honestly.....no need to at all. I think every AR has shown that entertainment really isn't needed to break ice etc. Everyone just gets on with it and has a laugh. It would be a shame if something was booked and everyone just wanted to catch up and chill, meaning the crowd watching would be small etc etc.
Just my 2penneth worth.
Supervox
17-08-10, 09:22 PM
me and Dizzy are working our ball locks off to make ar11 a winner for next year.
What do people think of some entertainment as an icebreaker, comedian vs music act what do you guys think of entertainment for a couple of hours.
The last thing I want to do is put down anyone's efforts organising an AR, BUT - I have to say that the idea of organised entertainment for me is a no-no.
Sally & I disucussed it for AR09 but in the end we decided that it is damn near impossible to do something that will be 'inclusive' for all who attend.
As YC said in the PM AR thread - it's us Org-ans who provide the entertainment for each other at an AR - anything else would just alter the dynamic of the event and turn it into just another 'biker rally'.
Sorry but that is my honest opinion :(
Honestly.....no need to at all. I think every AR has shown that entertainment really isn't needed to break ice etc. Everyone just gets on with it and has a laugh. It would be a shame if something was booked and everyone just wanted to catch up and chill, meaning the crowd watching would be small etc etc.
Just my 2penneth worth.
The last thing I want to do is put down anyone's efforts organising an AR, BUT - I have to say that the idea of organised entertainment for me is a no-no.
Sally & I disucussed it for AR09 but in the end we decided that it is damn near impossible to do something that will be 'inclusive' for all who attend.
As YC said in the PM AR thread - it's us Org-ans who provide the entertainment for each other at an AR - anything else would just alter the dynamic of the event and turn it into just another 'biker rally'.
Sorry but that is my honest opinion :(
yeh that's what i initailly thought but I'm in that trade and know some good local acts that would put an edge and not take anything away from our meet.
if it's down to hassel then there is none.
I just want to give something back to the org as you guys have made life worth living for the passed few years.
dizzyblonde
17-08-10, 09:44 PM
I just want to give something back to the org as you guys have made life worth living for the passed few years.
^^^bloody hippy ^^^;)
Drew Carey
17-08-10, 09:45 PM
The best thing to do would be a simple vote if the PM plan was chosen. Cause can't guarantee dates till then anyhow,
I know I was talking to Jon Gomm today and wishing i could give him a set date, he is pretty much all peoples taste check him out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9tu8gLjCBY
Shropshire YFC have a really good Wurzels act. And I'm sure I could get a combine for the kids to clamber over, there's no shortage of the damn things around here right now:rolleyes:
Ah well perhaps not:lol:
In my opinion anything along the lines of organised entertainment would change the whole feel of the AR. Nw that change may be welcomed by some but I wouldn't like it. As Supervox said, we considered and rejected the idea, and I believe the original AR09 plan considered it but the idea didn't go down with many poeple.
I think the org people are their own entertainment.
No to entertainment for me thanks.
SK. 1st vid pathetic. 2nd vid better. Must try harder.
PsychoCannon
18-08-10, 07:29 AM
Well the wife is excited by the idea given we had to cancel our tour across Europe so anywhere is fine by us.
Just need to decide if we get a babysitter for the wee one or a sidecar :)
MrMessy
18-08-10, 07:40 AM
Just like to throw this into the pot.
Why not have a regional get together? The Pennine Section is a fairly active group and could hold a meeting in its own right and would probably pull in people who do not want to travel to the other end of the country.
Also Berlin suggested a mini get together up at East Fortune, this could be organised at most race meetings, you have ample camping space, toilets, showers and some form of catering unit plus the benefit of bike racing to watch.
dizzyblonde
18-08-10, 07:46 AM
Well SV and Messie, who would prefer not to have entertainment, this is why these questions get asked, and its better we have negative feedback than none at all.
Messie, I could imagine a certain member with a comedy horse would be extrememly entertaining if he had a bunch of fiddlers to dance to :-)
MrMessy, we in the Pennine Massive do organise local get togethers, not as many this year, as folk have been busy. The last major one was the Hardy Bikers which I attended, but there has been Catherine wheel rides, Carlsberg ones, Squires meets every Wednesday.
I'm sure there will be more over the year.
As you say Berlin organises race meets, for those whose cuppa it appeals to.
The AR is held every year as its a National Org event to bring all our members together.
MrMessy
18-08-10, 07:53 AM
High Dizzy,
I know the Pennine Section have a lot of rides out etc just suggesting that there probably would be enough interest for a camping get together over and above an AR meet.
dizzyblonde
18-08-10, 08:00 AM
High Dizzy,
I know the Pennine Section have a lot of rides out etc just suggesting that there probably would be enough interest for a camping get together over and above an AR meet.
Yeah I know.
But people never never put a local meet over an AR meet:p
We have had camping get togethers, just not too many, the Hardy Bikers one was in a hostel...but then camping in Winters a bit cold:smt045
Many other sections have camping/bunkhouse/hostel rideouts and get togethers, and they extend the invite to other regions too.
gruntygiggles
18-08-10, 08:50 AM
Regarding putting on some form of entertainment...I would say do so at your own pergyl...lol :-)
Any form of entertainment will need to be paid for. You'll have some orgers happy to pay the extra, but some not happy as they won't want to use/watch it. How would you go about making it fair for all?
These are things that Hovis and I discussed as he really wanted a bouncy castle or dodgems cars, but in reality, they wouldn't have got used that much, they would have been expensive, would have caused grief over some loving the idea and some hating it and it would just not be fair to expect people that didn't want it to help pay for it AND would not be fair for me and Hovis to have to be out of pocket either.
SV650.org Annual Rideouts are non-profit making events, so no money should be taken that is not going directly towards the weekends enjoyment, hence this year just dropping the price to what the Hotel charged...easy. A few nice donations covered my unexpected
cost and the spare £6.12 went to the catering van.
I would say that it's totally up to the organisers. If you want to propose some form of entertainment, then go for it, none of us can censor the desire of others, but while I had no stress or headaches this year, it was mainly due to the fact that I didn't give myself any. If you are going to organise more than the usual camping, be ready for a massive amount of extra work, a gazillion PM's and posts to respond to and you have to find a way to price it fairly.
You can't please all the people all the time, so don't stress about that, but you do have to take into consideration the concerns of everyone.
Good luck all....I am just looking forward to it wherever it's going to be :-)
You are obviously not viewing the video correctly.
This are not cars on the road, they are an infinitely shifting set of chicanes, a veritable array of twisties, and even if you were to do up and down that bit of road all day it would never be the same twice.
I think i am SK. :p
Just my opinion differs slightly from yours. :)
:idea: A Punch and Judy show. A live one, I mean:p
remember with any form of entertainment you need public liability insurance as just in case. We found this out running the Easter Egg Run.
"pergyl" Cheryl??
It's old Bristolian, from an old Bristolian;)
*runs away very quickly*
gruntygiggles
18-08-10, 12:17 PM
"pergyl" Cheryl??
It's old Bristolian, from an old Bristolian;)
*runs away very quickly*
Yeah you better run Bri...lol. It's Welsh just like me. I actually used to be called Cheryl Pergyl in school....still not sure why but am still friends with everyone so couldn't have been that bad...lol..
Oh my word how strange. Funny how a simple conversation about one thing can lead strangely to another.
As a saddo I went and googled "pergyl" to try to find out who was talking rowlocks and who not and simply couldn't type, and came across a biking poem by a biker, on a V twin.
http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/a-poem-about-one-of-lifes-simple-pleasures
Strange old world eh?
Yeah you better run Bri...lol. It's Welsh just like me. I actually used to be called Cheryl Pergyl in school....still not sure why but am still friends with everyone so couldn't have been that bad...lol..
Its not totally out of context in your post. Pergyl is Welsh for danger - "do so at your pergyl" is spot on.
Regarding putting on some form of entertainment...I would say do so at your own pergyl...lol :-)
Any form of entertainment will need to be paid for. You'll have some orgers happy to pay the extra, but some not happy as they won't want to use/watch it. How would you go about making it fair for all?
These are things that Hovis and I discussed as he really wanted a bouncy castle or dodgems cars, but in reality, they wouldn't have got used that much, they would have been expensive, would have caused grief over some loving the idea and some hating it and it would just not be fair to expect people that didn't want it to help pay for it AND would not be fair for me and Hovis to have to be out of pocket either.
SV650.org Annual Rideouts are non-profit making events, so no money should be taken that is not going directly towards the weekends enjoyment, hence this year just dropping the price to what the Hotel charged...easy. A few nice donations covered my unexpected
cost and the spare £6.12 went to the catering van.
I would say that it's totally up to the organisers. If you want to propose some form of entertainment, then go for it, none of us can censor the desire of others, but while I had no stress or headaches this year, it was mainly due to the fact that I didn't give myself any. If you are going to organise more than the usual camping, be ready for a massive amount of extra work, a gazillion PM's and posts to respond to and you have to find a way to price it fairly.
You can't please all the people all the time, so don't stress about that, but you do have to take into consideration the concerns of everyone.
Good luck all....I am just looking forward to it wherever it's going to be :-)
Me and Dizzy have decided not to go for entertainment.
but both Lea Roberts and Jon Gomm were willing to pass a hat round.
dizzyblonde
18-08-10, 04:19 PM
It was just a suggestion anyway. But, we are in agreement, its not a necessary factor after discussion.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2346936#post2346936
This thread shows our recce from today of the site.
Come on Dizz I'm wetting myself with anticipation here.
Me, Dizz and Pete went to reccy the site today but I'll let Dizzy tell you about it as she has illustrations.
or sorry is that the link.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=156226
gruntygiggles
18-08-10, 07:27 PM
Its not totally out of context in your post. Pergyl is Welsh for danger - "do so at your pergyl" is spot on.
That's why I used it...lol. Just not sure why the kids in school called me Cheryl pergyl??? Cheryl Danger...doesn't quite work does it...lol :confused::D
Milky Bar Kid
18-08-10, 07:31 PM
Whats the issue with the word pergyl? I thought it was spelled peril but I certainly know it exists...
gruntygiggles
18-08-10, 07:36 PM
Peril is the English way of spelling a Welsh word as far as I know. :-)
Milky Bar Kid
18-08-10, 07:37 PM
Ahhh ok then....
[/derail]
xXBADGERXx
18-08-10, 08:09 PM
Its not totally out of context in your post. Pergyl is Welsh for danger - "do so at your pergyl" is spot on.
I think you will find it is "Perygl" and NOT "Pergyl"
gruntygiggles
18-08-10, 08:13 PM
I think you will find it is "Perygl" and NOT "Pergyl"
Probably my fault Badger......my memory appears not to be so good...lol.
xXBADGERXx
18-08-10, 08:29 PM
No worries , just like to straighten things up in case you say this in front of somebody Welsh and they give you a strange look :) ....... like I did .
davepreston
18-08-10, 09:06 PM
but who cares about the welsh anyway
Can we have a bouncy castle?
MR UKI (1)
18-08-10, 09:10 PM
Can we have a bouncy castle?
Or one of them running bungee things on a bouncy alley thing.
Edit - Like this http://www.pineappleleisure.com/bungee_runs.html
Bargain at £1200
dizzyblonde
18-08-10, 09:13 PM
What about one of them fuzzy wall things that you jump at in a velcro suit?
MR UKI (1)
18-08-10, 09:15 PM
What about one of them fuzzy wall things that you jump at in a velcro suit?
http://www.lichfieldinflatables.co.uk/barfly.html :D:D:D
...and sumo suits of course! :)
xXBADGERXx
18-08-10, 09:20 PM
What about one of them fuzzy wall things that you jump at in a velcro suit?
Yeah we could rig it so that certain people just get left there and we can do-one to the pub and leave them yelling for help ............ After you Dave :-dd
Specialone
18-08-10, 09:22 PM
Ill upload the vid of me and my nephew in sumo suits when i dived on him from about 6 ft in the air, i was undefeated that night, the champion :).
Fecking knackering though.
Specialone
18-08-10, 09:23 PM
BTW the fly suits are not good for men, they hurt your gonads :(
xXBADGERXx
18-08-10, 09:24 PM
Ill upload the vid of me and my nephew in sumo suits when i dived on him from about 6 ft in the air, i was undefeated that night, the champion :).
Fecking knackering though.
Yeah , poor kid is only 8
dizzyblonde
18-08-10, 09:25 PM
Yeah we could rig it so that certain people just get left there and we can do-one to the pub and leave them yelling for help ............ After you Dave :-dd
Surely just sticking Dave to it and waving cans of ale in front of him would torture him enough;)
Specialone
18-08-10, 09:26 PM
Yeah , poor kid is only 8
He was 18 at the time, actually it was his family party for his birthday.
Im very competitive, so age dont come into it ;), just gotta beat them aint ya.
xXBADGERXx
18-08-10, 09:28 PM
Ok , I don`t care where it is now , I just want "Dave Torture" devices on site :)
xXBADGERXx
18-08-10, 09:29 PM
He was 18 at the time, actually it was his family party for his birthday.
Im very competitive, so age dont come into it ;), just gotta beat them aint ya.
Yeah ...... but it was a bit extreme getting the ladders out and heading for the Chimney on that Bungalow
Specialone
18-08-10, 09:32 PM
Yeah ...... but it was a bit extreme getting the ladders out and heading for the Chimney on that Bungalow
Your not far wrong :p
Luke-Mac
18-08-10, 09:42 PM
Or one of them running bungee things on a bouncy alley thing.
+1 genius idea!!
Specialone
19-08-10, 06:45 AM
As promised, footage of me in sumo suits ...
http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/?action=view¤t=Video-0007.mp4
http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/?action=view¤t=Video-0011.mp4
robh539
19-08-10, 08:21 AM
As promised, footage of me in sumo suits ...
http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/?action=view¤t=Video-0007.mp4
http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/?action=view¤t=Video-0011.mp4
quality, loving the casual wait then dive on.
Luckypants
19-08-10, 09:12 AM
Guys, this is meant to be a discussion about the next AR. Please take the chat about sumo suits et al to the megathread. Or start your own thread about Sumo-suits? :rolleyes:
Specialone
19-08-10, 10:11 AM
Sorry LP, I did notice a slight off topic starting to appear and was awaiting the anti fun police to step in lol:p
I did notice a slight off topic starting to appear and was awaiting the anti fun police to step in!!!!
Don't stand for that LP. Ban him, the cheeky git.
Sorry LP, I did notice a slight off topic starting to appear and was awaiting the anti fun police to step in lol:p
"Right, who said Jehovah?"
Matthias: Look, I don't think it should be a sin, just for saying "Jehovah".
[Everyone gasps]
Jewish Official: You're only making it worse for yourself!
Matthias: Making it worse? How can it be worse? Jehovah! Jehovah! Jehovah!
Jewish Official: I'm warning you! If you say "Jehovah" one more time (gets hit with rock) RIGHT! Who did that? Come on, who did it?
Stoners: She did! She did! (suddenly speaking as men) He! He did! He!
Jewish Official: Was it you?
Stoner: Yes.
Jewish Official: Right...
Stoner: Well you did say "Jehovah. "
[Crowd throws rocks at the stoner]
Jewish Official: STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! STOP IT! All right, no one is to stone _anyone_ until I blow this whistle. Even... and I want to make this absolutely clear... even if they do say, "Jehovah. "
[Crowd stones the Jewish Official to death]
Sorry, really sorry but it just reminded me of Life of Brian.
Specialone
19-08-10, 10:48 AM
Don't stand for that LP. Ban him, the cheeky git.
No cheek, only Tongue in cheek,(see what I did there).
Anyway stop sh*t stiring otherwise I won't take your pics on Tuesday ;)
back on topic now please.
Even though I'm only a junior mod and I can't actually do anything in this section, as the originator of this thread I can remind you to keep on topic. There's a lovely newly refurbed virtual bar for innane chit chat.
Please try to keep this thread on the the topic of ideas and plans for AR11.
I thank you
Mwah x
I have emailed another site and visited it briefly Tuesday, but I need them to call me to fix an appointment so's I can go inspect the facilities. once I've sorted that I will submit a proposal. It's likely to mention twisty roads, mountains, and the sea:cool:
Spiderman
19-08-10, 02:50 PM
Guys please keep this thread on topic, ive had reports of derials ans since i'm the master of thread derailment i dont like it when its not me doing it :lol:
Anyhoo, if i get another report of derailments in this thread i will go thru it with the scrbbage brush and any of you comedy gold that is off topic will be gone forever more.
Now none of us wnat that do we?
widepants
19-08-10, 05:14 PM
Guys please keep this thread on topic, ive had reports of derials ans since i'm the master of thread derailment i dont like it when its not me doing it :lol:
Anyhoo, if i get another report of derailments in this thread i will go thru it with the scrbbage brush and any of you comedy gold that is off topic will be gone forever more.
Now none of us wnat that do we?
can some of us special orgers stay behind again spidey for a fire and toasted marshmellows
I was actually serious about a bouncy castle...wasn't as attempt to derail that much! ;)
Specialone
19-08-10, 05:19 PM
Personally, as it was discussed about having entertainment at next years ar, i thought MY slight derails were on topic.
But hey ho, im outta here, sorry dudes.
I have emailed another site and visited it briefly Tuesday, but I need them to call me to fix an appointment so's I can go inspect the facilities. once I've sorted that I will submit a proposal. It's likely to mention twisty roads, mountains, and the sea:cool:
Oh the sea, sorry Louisa the sea wins, count me in on both! it's a tuff decision between Eds & Dizzies
Edit: I dont think it's off topic but I can get hold of a bungie run from Uni as we use it every year for freshers week.
It might be a nightmare to transport though! unless someones driving.
BanannaMan
20-08-10, 05:25 AM
can some of us special orgers stay behind again spidey for a fire and toasted marshmellows
Count me in again. :cool:
So far all the locations are about the same distance for me. ;)
Still awaiting final proposals though.
dizzyblonde
20-08-10, 08:02 AM
Oh the sea, sorry Louisa the sea wins, count me in on both! it's a tuff decision between Eds & Dizzies
Turncoat;)I like the sea too:p I'm off.....where is it Ed????
#runs off to get flippers and snorkel#
DavePreston is checking out sites over his side of the pond....if he has his way we'll be all sat on the Big Dipper at Blackpool:o
Turncoat;)
DavePreston is checking out sites over his side of the pond....if he has his way we'll be all sat on the Big Dipper at Blackpool:o
100+ orgers at B'pool Pleasure Beach!
That I'd pay to see:D
Mr Speirs
20-08-10, 08:17 AM
Mr Speirs' Awesome bid for AR11.
Theres a golf course round the back of me house, Camp on there but just not on the greens...they don't like it...beware of golf balls over head mind.
I can do 2 bacon butties in the morning so get your dibs in quick!! The rest of you there is plenty of wildlife knocking around.
Rideout: M1- M25 - M1 Home. Theres at least one bend right at the junction of the M1-M25 and I don't know about you slow coaches but the M25 is basically a massive roundabout so if you go fast enough you can get your kneedown round the whole thing!!!
Vote Team Speirs!!!
Mr Speirs
20-08-10, 08:17 AM
Mr Speirs' Awesome bid for AR11.
Theres a golf course round the back of me house, Camp on there but just not on the greens...they don't like it...beware of golf balls over head mind.
I can do 2 bacon butties in the morning so get your dibs in quick!! The rest of you there is plenty of wildlife knocking around.
Rideout: M1- M25 - M1 Home. Theres at least one bend right at the junction of the M1-M25 and I don't know about you slow coaches but the M25 is basically a massive roundabout so if you go fast enough you can get your kneedown round the whole thing!!!
Vote Team Speirs!!!
dizzyblonde
20-08-10, 08:31 AM
100+ orgers at B'pool Pleasure Beach!
That I'd pay to see:D
I wonder if they'd allow us to have a knee down comp on the Pepsi Max?
I wonder if they'd allow us to have a knee down comp on the Pepsi Max?
awesome idea
Specialone
20-08-10, 09:30 AM
Mr Speirs' Awesome bid for AR11.
Theres a golf course round the back of me house, Camp on there but just not on the greens...they don't like it...beware of golf balls over head mind.
I can do 2 bacon butties in the morning so get your dibs in quick!! The rest of you there is plenty of wildlife knocking around.
Rideout: M1- M25 - M1 Home. Theres at least one bend right at the junction of the M1-M25 and I don't know about you slow coaches but the M25 is basically a massive roundabout so if you go fast enough you can get your kneedown round the whole thing!!!
Vote Team Speirs!!!
Is it such a good idea you posted it twice ?
You got my vote, I could probably keep up with the front pack then ;)
BernardBikerchick
20-08-10, 12:16 PM
wooooooooooooooooooooo can'twaitforthis!!!!!!!!
davepreston
20-08-10, 01:32 PM
100+ orgers at B'pool Pleasure Beach!
That I'd pay to see:D
150 orgers lined up to have a go on the motorbike arcade games 3 at a time in full kit, now that would be a photo
BernardBikerchick
20-08-10, 02:13 PM
Can we have a bouncy castle?
no no no one of those bungie tramploooooeeeen jobs so i can squeak dead high !!!!!
Luke-Mac
20-08-10, 06:17 PM
I know it's the south which some people aren't too keen on, but what about East Sussex/Kent?
Easy to get to with motorways/dual carriageways a plenty!
Literally hundreds of campsite/b&b for the poshers .orgers
Fantastic biking roads from quick dual carriage-way blasts to proper country back-roads in a few miles
Best of all the Sea and Beaches!!!
dizzyblonde
20-08-10, 06:22 PM
East Sussex/Kent?
Dislike.
Had the AR in Essex last year. South enough down that end of the country for me.
widepants
20-08-10, 06:22 PM
I know it's the south which some people aren't too keen on, but what about East Sussex/Kent?
Easy to get to with motorways/dual carriageways a plenty!
Literally hundreds of campsite/b&b for the poshers .orgers
Fantastic biking roads from quick dual carriage-way blasts to proper country back-roads in a few miles
Best of all the Sea and Beaches!!!
NO
xXBADGERXx
20-08-10, 06:48 PM
I know it's the south which some people aren't too keen on, but what about East Sussex/Kent?
Easy to get to with motorways/dual carriageways a plenty!
Literally hundreds of campsite/b&b for the poshers .orgers
Fantastic biking roads from quick dual carriage-way blasts to proper country back-roads in a few miles
Best of all the Sea and Beaches!!!
I`ll give it a "YEP" , I`d try it , if it don`t win then keep it on a backburner for another year :) ...... or , organise a rideout of your own there one very sunny summer :)
I like Kent. Was there 2 years back and really enjoyed the villages, and pubs!
Thought the roads a bit busy tho'
I wouldn't say no
I know it's the south which some people aren't too keen on, but what about East Sussex/Kent?
Easy to get to with motorways/dual carriageways a plenty!
Literally hundreds of campsite/b&b for the poshers .orgers
Fantastic biking roads from quick dual carriage-way blasts to proper country back-roads in a few miles
Best of all the Sea and Beaches!!!
Mate if you're willing to step up to the plate and organise it, then put forward a proposal.
**
I went to look at the other place today. I hadn't had a reply to my email, and as I was on the way back from Manchester I called in - it's at Wem, which is a large village/small town in north Shropshire. It's ideal... I didn't have my camera with, going to try to get some pics tomoz, but nice campsite - we'd have our own large field, hot food reasonably priced - typically £5 - £6 a meal but steak was £8, large bar, and another bar, for tinnies the Co-Op in Wem is about a mile away although the site shop is an offie as well, heated swim pool, crazy golf, bikes can park on the field, gennies allowed (Kwak please take note) and some pitches could have mains hook-up. He quoted me £7/night. And above all, friendly owner who welcomes bikes:p
I like it - a lot. Add mountains and sea...
Good, eh:cool:
Edski
Specialone
20-08-10, 07:20 PM
Sounds good Ed.
I think east sussex would be fantastic..if ar is a bit much, maybe do a mini one like some of the other regional TT type events.
If you do stick my name down please.
I`ll give it a "YEP" , I`d try it , if it don`t win then keep it on a backburner for another year :) ...... or , organise a rideout of your own there one very sunny summer :)
minimorecambe
20-08-10, 08:21 PM
Ill be coming to wherever it is held - thats if someone is willing to hold my hand!!!
dizzyblonde
20-08-10, 08:36 PM
Sounds good Ed.....but try and get a 'group reduction' on the camping price. Seven quid a night might be a bit steep for those sharing tents per night.
Just a suggestion mind ;-)
What else in other forms of accomodation does it have?
andrewsmith
20-08-10, 08:38 PM
ed your proposal is just as good as dizzy's
get some recce pic when gt a chance or u gt them in the regional?
Specialone
20-08-10, 08:43 PM
£7 a night? the AR10 wasnt much different to that i think and that was per person also.
Id be ok with that tbh, its not a lot really.
dizzyblonde
20-08-10, 08:52 PM
Sorry I live with someone who always likes to haggle, and I'm a Yorkie Puddin ;-)
After all, if theres loads a folk turning up, always better to get a good deal, say £6.
Camping at my proposed site is a fiver... there was a tent charge waivered because of the large group.
Just trying to help thats all, sounds a good site too.
Is there a link so we can see?
Bluefish
20-08-10, 09:18 PM
How do folks we're back and having paid 19 euros for last nights camping can't see any problem with the prices mentioned or any of the suggested sites, allthough i am leaning towards the london one, having done the blackwall tunnel today and the m25 filtering :D
Here ya go, Dizz:
http://www.llcp.co.uk/index.cfm
For non-campers they have some mobile homes on site for hire, I need to talk to them about that, or else there is B&B in Wem - the village starts about half a mile down the road.
The bar is right next door to the field we'd have:cool: Plenty big enough for everyone too, so if it rained we'd all get in. Bar has a pool table and one of they ice hockey table things, and a fruit machine, plus a stage if anyone wanted karaoke:smt120 The only downside is we wouldn't have exclusive use of it. There are plenty pubs in Wem - in fact, for the size population, the pub /person ratio is pretty close to Stourbridge:D Kwak will know what I mean:D Or else we could have a big gazebo/marquee thingy as a focal point. Camp fires not allowed, understandable I spose. BBQs OK as long as above ground, I forgot to ask if they have a firepit we can use. Gennies OK as long as not noisy, they like them turned off by midnight if anyone can hear, but we'd be far enough away so that a quiet machine would be OK.
The place works for a big Hardly Movingson rally so I'm sure it would work for us.
dizzyblonde
20-08-10, 09:45 PM
The place works for a big Hardly Movingson rally so I'm sure it would work for us.
Would that be the same as one o them Hardly Drievable ones;)
Breakfast takeaways always a good one Ed advertised on the website, I like that idea, thats been a headache in the past, trying to get sites to cater for mornings.
andrewsmith
20-08-10, 09:52 PM
haha if it good enough for the Hardly Movings
God knows what would happen
Would that be the same as one o them Hardly Drievable ones;)
Breakfast takeaways always a good one Ed advertised on the website, I like that idea, thats been a headache in the past, trying to get sites to cater for mornings.
Yes they do a good fry up, was on the menu, £4.50 from memory but I'll get up there tomoz and sample the fare:D
As re ride, well there are so many great routes from there that would accommodate 100+ bikes, the hard part is not deciding what to put in, but what to leave out.
@ Andrew - (this of course assumes that the org votes for Shroppie) - just think if they held it same weekend:smt120
...oh and the alpacas are really cute:p:p
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