View Full Version : Sunday 12th Sept Tour of the White Horses
Dunno if this is s a bit forward of me seeing as I is new..... but hey:rolleyes:!
Depart from Basingstoke Leisure park at 10:00am for a Tour of some of the White Horses. Map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Churchill+Way+W%2FB3400&daddr=B4494+to:A4361+to:Trowbridge+Rd%2FA350+to:Gr een+Drove+to:Unknown+road+to:A4361+to:Charnham+St% 2FA4+to:Unknown+road+to:B3400+to:51.264708,-1.116142&geocode=FVg8DgMd7v_u_w%3BFdmlEgMdsqvq_w%3BFSKhEQMd Vunj_w%3BFZBFDgMd-Lre_w%3BFepJDwMdgA7l_w%3BFZ6zDwMdcMrj_w%3BFeyVEQMd RuXj_w%3BFYiWEAMdhNno_w%3BFUtKDgMde-jm_w%3BFYJ8DQMdZgTr_w%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=8&mrsp=10&sz=13&via=1&sll=51.259766,-1.119576&sspn=0.077345,0.10849&ie=UTF8&ll=51.443737,-1.768799&spn=1.23258,1.73584&z=9)
Its 170 miles and will take approx 6-7 hours including lunch and stops. Dependant on numbers, I anticipate using the second rider drop off system. This means the ride is suitable for all levels of expirience as there is no pressure or need to keep up. However the pace will be spirited at times so not 125 friendly.
http://www.whitehorsechallenge.com/images/large/Uffington-white-horse.jpg
darkdreamsgal
22-08-10, 07:25 PM
Woo! Definitely me! :)
"Andy"
DDG
N8te rider
22-08-10, 07:38 PM
Damn, will be dressed as Jonny Depp in pirates birthday bash. Have fun :-)
"second rider drop off system"?
Sounds a bit gay.
darkdreamsgal
22-08-10, 08:22 PM
"second rider drop off system"?
Sounds a bit gay.
Well that's constructive... :roll:
sam anon
22-08-10, 08:28 PM
I'm in, unless it's forecast to be pi$$ing it down all day, or I've got off my **** to the extent of starting, but not finishing, my valve clearances.
Well that's constructive... :roll:
Might as well go the whole hog and have road captains in fluoro tabards.
darkdreamsgal
22-08-10, 08:51 PM
Might as well go the whole hog and have road captains in fluoro tabards.
You volunteering? :roll:
You volunteering? :roll:
It's tempting, but I'll be in Belgium collecting a special crate of beer.
JustATrick
22-08-10, 11:53 PM
I'll be in Belgium collecting a special crate of beer.
Westvleteren?
As for the ride, I could be around for that. Which way are you heading from Basingstoke? Could I join you at Wantage?
I could also be interested in this. Although also not starting from Basingstoke as I live in Bradford On Avon. I need to check the date again as I can't remember if this is a weekend I have my kids or not. If I am free, I'm in. I can recommend the Beef & Barge Pub in Bradford on Avon for a lunch stop.
You should take everything that you read from ogden with a pinch of salt. :lol:
Westvleteren?
The very same.
A mate in Brussels picked a couple of crates up from the brewery and I've been meaning to collect my share for a while. Almost a year and a half, in fact.
Still, I'm led to believe it gets better with age.
darkdreamsgal
23-08-10, 08:56 AM
You should take everything that you read from ogden with a pinch of salt. :lol:
I figured ;) Is Foxy interested in the run too? I have, as you know, a fond love (not THAT kind of love!) for the Ninja 250!! :-D
You should take everything that you read from ogden with a pinch of salt. :lol:
Wah wah wah.
I remain a firm supporter of the "keep up or **** off" approach to group rides.
Not my fault you lot couldn't keep up with a little old 250. ;)
I figured ;) Is Foxy interested in the run too? I have, as you know, a fond love (not THAT kind of love!) for the Ninja 250!! :-D
I'm not sure if we will both be able to attend or not. But one of us should be there. If I have my kids then Lisa can go and I'll baby sit her boys. If I don't have my kids, then I'll be attending and hopefully we can get someone to look after the boys for a few hours. :)
Not my fault you lot couldn't keep up with a little old 250. ;)
I'm sure your not including me in that statement.
Not my fault you lot couldn't keep up with a little old 250. ;)
Perhaps everyone was just hanging back from the 2t smog - or anticipating a desperate grab for the clutch lever?
Luke-Mac
23-08-10, 04:38 PM
Not including the white horse at Exceat, East Sussex then?
benji106
26-08-10, 03:38 PM
potentially up for this, depending on the usual, weather, work blah blah
darkdreamsgal
05-09-10, 06:10 PM
Bump! :-D
I think the white horse at Exceat might be the one pointing the wrong way! Or summat like that :-P
I have been updating the route so we can hit 8 horses:cool:.
8 horses (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Ham+Roundabout&daddr=Bratton+Rd%2FB3098+to:Consciences+Ln+to:Unkn own+road+to:A4+to:51.4004411,-1.9301041+to:Unknown+road+to:Green+Drove+to:51.410 984,-1.759724+to:Bath+Rd%2FA4+to:51.44678,-1.85642+to:Unknown+road+to:51.4557708,-1.7687245+to:B4507+to:London+Rd&geocode=FZw5DgMdsPLu_w%3BFdI4DgMdUfLe_w%3BFVDQDwMd IoLh_w%3BFViyEAMdoNPh_w%3BFdqZEAMdYGLj_w%3BFflOEAM diIzi_yn1F8UauWBxSDHQI3lKQfQQEw%3BFZ6zDwMdcMrj_w%3 BFUhBDwMd1xjl_w%3BFSh4EAMdFCbl_ylv8JASg1lxSDEAN3lK QfQQEw%3BFcuTEAMdXjfl_w%3BFfwDEQMdXKzj_ym_cTu9TVxx SDGxRNKtLa4OEw%3BFbqVEQMdkObj_w%3BFRonEQMd7ALl_ylJ QkE6r1txSDEQAXlKQfQQEw%3BFYoWEwMdq17o_w%3BFdw1DgMd aIXv_w&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=8&mrsp=12&sz=11&via=5,8,10,12&dirflg=h&sll=51.456146,-1.828537&sspn=0.309769,0.495071&ie=UTF8&ll=51.375209,-1.461182&spn=1.234428,1.980286&z=9)
bobw1985
09-09-10, 11:30 AM
Is this ride on, come rain or shine?
I have only been riding since May and I've never done a group ride before and I was thinking of tagging along. I'd like to think I'm not slow, but I'm definitely not that quick either. When you say spirited.. would the pace be suitable for a novice?
benji106
09-09-10, 12:53 PM
Bump! :-D
I think the white horse at Exceat might be the one pointing the wrong way! Or summat like that :-P
Isnt that the one on the way into Weymouth, that is facing away from Weymouth, that P*ssed King George off?
Quite fancy this ride out, should be there as long as its not horrific weather.
Is this ride on, come rain or shine?
I have only been riding since May and I've never done a group ride before and I was thinking of tagging along. I'd like to think I'm not slow, but I'm definitely not that quick either. When you say spirited.. would the pace be suitable for a novice?
Yes this will on whatever the weather.
Yes this ride is suitable for novices. It will be great to see you Sunday:D.
would the pace be suitable for a novice?
If you don't ride slightly beyond your abilities, how are you going to learn?
Supervox
09-09-10, 02:38 PM
If you don't ride slightly beyond your abilities, how are you going to learn?
I really, really, REALLY hope you just forgot to put a smiley on the end of the above phrase ?
No-one should EVER be encouraged to ride beyond their abilities - the potential for disaster not only for them but for those around them is too great !
Ability increases with experience - at whatever rate is natural for the individual concerned - it should never be forced (perhaps on the track it might be ok to 'push' it a bit but not on the road).
I really, really, REALLY hope you just forgot to put a smiley on the end of the above phrase ?
And to think I ever said this forum was po-faced and touchy-feely.
Group hug!
bobw1985
09-09-10, 04:30 PM
If you don't ride slightly beyond your abilities, how are you going to learn?
I totally agree! I was just trying to gauge what a spirited pace was in Andy's view, I'd rather not make it a step to far. :)
Group riding tips
# Do not try to ride beyond your capabilities or what feels uncomfortable to you just to keep up. The leading pack will stop periodically to allow bikes at the back to catch up and re-join the main group (if they think the gap is getting too big).
bobw1985 hope this helps..
I was just trying to gauge what a spirited pace was in Andy's view, I'd rather not make it a step to far. :)
Careful now, if you take that kind of pansy thinking to its logical conclusion you end up wth road captains and a marker system.
Supervox
09-09-10, 06:21 PM
Careful now, if you take that kind of pansy thinking to its logical conclusion you end up wth road captains and a marker system.
Don't bother turning up to any of the rideouts I organise then - 'cos I ALWAYS run a touchy-feely, 'pansy' marker system !! :p
FYI - a marker system is actually the best way to ride when you have people of differing levels of ability - the TEC ensures that everyone can ride at a pace at which they feel comfortable and at the same time ensuring that no-one gets left behind. :cool:
I can only assume that you have no wish to ride with anyone 'below' your level in case they (God forbid) hold you up? :confused:
Don't bother turning up to any of the rideouts I organise then - 'cos I ALWAYS run a touchy-feely, 'pansy' marker system !! :p
Hey, the cap fits!
Supervox
09-09-10, 07:31 PM
I have no problem whatsoever wearing a cap that says I run a marker system.
It'll go nicely with the Road Captain tabard.
Supervox
09-09-10, 07:40 PM
It'll go nicely with the Road Captain tabard.
Don't have one of those - sorry.
I'm puzzled though as to how your rideouts are actually organised ?
Assuming for one moment that by Road Captain you mean ride leader (and BTW the only clubs I know that use the term RC are the 'chopper' 'patch' clubs - something you'd like to share wish us ??) then yes, the rideouts I organise always have one, along with a Tail-End-Charlie. If yours don't - and I can only assume by your sarcasm that you don't - how do you manage the ride?
Do you just say "here's where we are, here's where we're going, these are the roads I intend to take, I'll see you there?"
Kind of bizarre really !!
Warthog
09-09-10, 08:15 PM
Ooops, another person fell into the TVSF section and has been eaten by our resident troll! Ogden, you need a little thingy in your sig to remind people to not get too riled by your posts :p
Ooops, another person fell into the TVSF section and has been eaten by our resident troll! Ogden, you need a little thingy in your sig to remind people to not get too riled by your posts :p
What, like this...
http://www.pre.org/sarcasm.gif
?
I think not.
sam anon
09-09-10, 10:17 PM
The lady friend is visiting this wekend, so may have to give this one a miss unfortunately.
Andy, I hope your ride-out goes well, make sure you post up anymore you plan to do and I'll try and attend.
Have fun, and ride safe!
I wont be there. Shame really as you come close to my neck of the woods for the second horse. I would have been able to meet you there and rode to most of the other horses. Another time...
Stig in "I won't be able to make it" non-shocker.
Don't have one of those - sorry.
I'm puzzled though as to how your rideouts are actually organised ?
Assuming for one moment that by Road Captain you mean ride leader (and BTW the only clubs I know that use the term RC are the 'chopper' 'patch' clubs - something you'd like to share wish us ??) then yes, the rideouts I organise always have one, along with a Tail-End-Charlie. If yours don't - and I can only assume by your sarcasm that you don't - how do you manage the ride?
Do you just say "here's where we are, here's where we're going, these are the roads I intend to take, I'll see you there?"
Kind of bizarre really !!
Patrick, do a ride out and show them how's it done.
1) start here.\\:D/
2) down that road.:smt082
3) see you at the end ........................ :smt043
Just to confirm the start, its 10:00 from the KFC car park. Meet from 09:45 for a 10:00 depart. Full tanks please!
There will comfort, photo, fuel and dinner stops as and when I need them ;).
start (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=51.265245,-1.115681&geocode=&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=17&sll=51.263365,-1.116207&sspn=0.004834,0.007542&ie=UTF8&ll=51.263365,-1.116142&spn=0.03867,0.060339&z=14)
darkdreamsgal
11-09-10, 06:54 PM
Yeek... I'd better aim to get there for 8.30 then - might stand a chance of getting there by 9.30! :-P
Cheers for the ace day guys and gals. - No dramas just excellent roads. Perfect Sunday:D
darkdreamsgal
12-09-10, 06:41 PM
And nice ending too - american-style pancakes with maple syrup and a milkshake - yum!!! :-D
Thanks Andy :) :) x
sam anon
12-09-10, 07:05 PM
Glad it went well guys and girls!
Stig in "I won't be able to make it" non-shocker.
Yeah I know. Still trying to change things but life keeps getting in the way. Sometimes you have to prioritise, especially when you have kids. :rolleyes:
bobw1985
12-09-10, 08:59 PM
Thanks for the ace ride, I will definitely be up for more!
Sometimes you have to prioritise, especially when you have kids. :rolleyes:
Sounds ghastly.
Patrick, do a ride out and show them how's it done.
1) start here.\\:D/
2) down that road.:smt082
3) see you at the end ........................ :smt043
4) Try not to die.
Sounds ghastly.
It's a compromise. One I am comfortable with. :)
4) Try not to die.
Doh………..yea right forgot that one.
Mental note : must remember that one, thanks to remind me..
Fantastic day out.. :sunny:
Great roads and great company……
Thanks every one… :smt109
Have you just got back Tony?
Have you just got back Tony?
internet not allowed at work, and just got my laptop back, someone borrowed it for her uni work. :smt024
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