Must haves and no-no's for AR11 [Archive] - SV650.org

SoulKiss

14-10-10, 02:17 PM

scoobs i saw you had posted in this thread and immediatly thought you must suggested free recovery as a must have, you disapoint me.

On the same topic, I am sure ManxMatt will be along to suggest a Tyre Fitters within walking distance, if not on-site...

Littlepeahead

14-10-10, 02:36 PM

Please avoid:

Friday 3 to Tuesday 7 June: England v. Sri Lanka

Thursday 21 to Monday 25 July: England v. India

As I have to work then and absolutely cannot get out of it.

I want to be Ginger Spice this time - FGO take note!

Scoobs

14-10-10, 02:37 PM

you disapoint me.

If I had a pound for every time I'd heard that.

Haha, good one :-)

Laugh it up giggles.

tom-k6

15-10-10, 06:53 AM

food, petrol, drink and toilet, maybe a hard base car park but not high on the list =]

Stig

15-10-10, 07:00 AM

Same as last year will do just fine. :)

15-10-10, 04:12 PM

Decent accommodation/food for those who don't do camping

I can't find a bunkhouse/similar in Wem (where I'm basing my proposal) as it is er a bit rural BUT the campsite is also a large caravan site and they hire out statics for this purpose.

Is this acceptable.

Also there is some B&B nearby in Wem but it's only a small place and I'd need to know likely numbers.

Nick_69

15-10-10, 05:14 PM

Same as last year will do just fine. :)

That wld be brilliant

Viper

16-10-10, 07:11 PM

Same as last year will do just fine. :)

+1 :cheers:

Gabriel2k

16-10-10, 09:02 PM

Where is Wem?

16-10-10, 10:59 PM

Where is Wem?

It's a small town in north Shropshire, about 15 miles north of Shrewsbury, and about 5 miles from where I live.

Stig

17-10-10, 01:47 PM

I can't find a bunkhouse/similar in Wem (where I'm basing my proposal) as it is er a bit rural BUT the campsite is also a large caravan site and they hire out statics for this purpose.

Is this acceptable.

Also there is some B&B nearby in Wem but it's only a small place and I'd need to know likely numbers.

I'd hire a caravan. Is is a mobile home type caravan or a caravan type caravan?

Messie

17-10-10, 01:54 PM

Ed - find out all the details and put them into the full proposal so people can see the options

22-10-10, 11:54 AM

Awaiting a return email from the site manager.

Si, it's a mobile home thing.

I'm putting together the final bits and pieces this weekend, I'll hop up there and take some more pics, of the site and of the general area.

I will be submitting very soon:D

Is the protocol to PM it to Messie first, or to put it on the open site?????

Messie

22-10-10, 12:19 PM

Up to you Ed. Can put it straight into the proposals thread if you want, or run it past me first.

keith_d

22-10-10, 01:11 PM

Someone to take my tent in their car from the Ace would be nice. (Thanks BBC)

hongman

23-10-10, 10:12 PM

Someone to take my tent in their car from the Ace would be nice. (Thanks BBC)

+1.

I wish I had taken EssexDave's offer up in getting gear to the AR, it was such a load of crap. On the way home however was so much better :D

neio79

06-12-10, 12:25 PM

Fast group and a slow group.

orose

06-12-10, 12:40 PM

I presume I can pencil you down for the slow group then, can I...

Route I have in mind won't need it, and it'll be more likely that those on full-fat sportsbikes will need to learn how to use their clutches and their eyes than their throttles.

neio79

06-12-10, 12:54 PM

Stig

06-12-10, 01:10 PM

Fast group if there was one. Its highly unlikley i will come. I do find riding is such big groups of mixed ability highly frustrating.

Although if any AR had more than one paced group it would make it 100% more appealing, or even just a few groups to split things up a bit, cut out the bunching up etc.

Say group set offs. 30 min appart? This after all is a Dream wish list for an AR.

Generally speaking the AR is now more about the socialising than the ride. Although the ride is still a big part of the show. But if that sort of ride was not your bag there is also quite often a secondary ride on the Sunday for those wanting something a bit more spirited. Don't know if this is being considered this time or not.

orose

06-12-10, 01:55 PM

For me, the brief I've been working to is that someone should be able to rock up on the Friday on a restricted SV after passing their test in the morning and not feel too uncomfortable while we're out. Failing a nicer way of describing it, that should be the highest barrier to entry.

Messie

06-12-10, 05:43 PM

I agree with both of the previous two comments.
The rideout itself is fun in its own way, but is not the best ride in the world as far as speed and blasting around is concerned. I think Orose sums up the standard perfectly.

In addition, there are many, many ways to enjoy riding your bike. The AR is just one of them

Gabriel2k

06-12-10, 09:16 PM

I find it just as much fun having a "slow" rideout with a big group as having a "fast" one, its all about the camaraderie!

ManxMatt34

08-12-10, 03:52 PM

On the same topic, I am sure ManxMatt will be along to suggest a Tyre Fitters within walking distance, if not on-site...

I'll get to work on it :). Hopefully nobody will have a repeat of that!

monkey

08-12-10, 08:16 PM

Will there be a covered area for folk who don't want to crowd/won't fit into the bar?

keith_d

08-12-10, 08:26 PM

Having a fire pit again would be good, especially if we're lucky enough to get decent weather.

dizzyblonde

08-12-10, 09:23 PM

There won't be a fire at this AR. I very much doubt the site owner would be happy with it.
Although I seem to remember sitting next to a rather toasty huge BBQ thing last time, with living flame.

08-12-10, 09:29 PM

At Wem they were happy as long as it was off of the ground, so a farmer friend was going to lend me his digger bucket. We hadn't yet worked out how to support it when the good folk of the org decided nay.

orose

08-12-10, 10:32 PM

Now thats a plan - I'm sure I can find someone with a spare bucket for the weekend.

andrewsmith

08-12-10, 11:12 PM

Now thats a plan - I'm sure I can find someone with a spare bucket for the weekend.

couple of old oil drums and 300kg of Charcoal in each ;)

Littlepeahead

09-12-10, 03:09 PM

Good weather. I am not spending the whole ride out putting my waterproofs on/taking them off/on/off/on/off again while you all laugh at me.

An ice aream shop that sells mint Cornettos.

For Ewan McGregor to announce that he's bored riding with Charley and would much rather come to the AR11 with me as his pillion. (You did say this was a wish list didn't you Sal?)

Messie

09-12-10, 04:40 PM

Hey that works for me! I'd want Charlie anyway - we can share :)

Quiff Wichard

10-12-10, 11:50 AM

we had about 4 disposable bbq's there at 07 didnt we in the real wet n rain .. was that there??

with Devil Biccy (Deeas then) doin the cooking

BernardBikerchick

29-12-10, 10:32 PM

No riding my bike up anyone's chuff.

you can do it heheheheheheheheheh you hav to go !!! iain';t got a bike and i got to go to a frigging weedddding and i am going lol

wattyfred89

30-01-11, 09:23 PM

On the same topic, I am sure ManxMatt will be along to suggest a Tyre Fitters within walking distance, if not on-site...

:D

orose

30-01-11, 09:24 PM

The way Matt goes through tyres, I'm tempted to see if we can get a mobile fitter on site :p

andrewsmith

30-01-11, 09:28 PM

haha

dare i suggest the GMII tire routine.
Here is a fact for you all; you more likely to get a flat on roads you use everyday of the week, as you know where to avoid on road position etc.. and you'll hit spread crap from a waggon or a wide turn bringing into the road line

SoulKiss

30-01-11, 09:56 PM

we had about 4 disposable bbq's there at 07 didnt we in the real wet n rain .. was that there??

with Devil Biccy (Deeas then) doin the cooking

I've alrady put in my bid for doing the BBQ :)

Even roped someone else in to help out if I get awarded the job :)

Was asked what kind of notice I needed, pointed out I had about 30 mins warning in '09

orose

30-01-11, 10:24 PM

I just wanted to know what the limits were... I'd recommend against going too deep into the hip flask though, just in case ;)

More seriously, what level of cuisine are people thinking they might want? Michelin stars are probably off the menu, but a sit-down dinner is an option. I'm used to rally food, so a greasy midnight burger or two is all I need... sometimes though, it's nice to have more.

rictus01

31-01-11, 07:12 AM

as far as sustenance is concerned I'd say, Friday evening; each to their own, Saturday B/fast; be nice if something was available but the little chef is just down the road, Saturday Evening BBQ of some description, Sunday morning; as Saturday.

A nice touch is if we could have a power point with a kettle for making a brew.

Cheers Mark.

dizzyblonde

31-01-11, 10:43 AM

When I first went on the recce to the site, we had a chat briefly about perhaps being able to get them to cater for breakfast before Saturdays rideout, I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to go into that further...something along the lines of a brew n bacon buttie to get us started?

There are many many restaurants and eateries in Settle open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday, I'm more likely to go off with Peg and have a meal together early on, then come back and sink a bottle of whisky!
I must admit, Soulkiss and Gordon did a good show for AR08. With BBQs though, there never seems to be enough to go round, as in AR09 with the hog roast, and AR07 here in Austwick. Unfortunately the site owner is not keen on a catering van, as they do catering onsite.
This really does need looking into further....when the bloody weather warms up and I can get up there on a bike!

Mark, I'm hoping we get one of the fields with powerpoints, if not we've already got two bunkhouses!

timwilky

31-01-11, 11:01 AM

A friend of my daughters is now executive chef at some place in Kirby Lonsdale, so Friday night I may be tempted to bypass the bridge butty van (Assuming it is still open) and go for some real posh nosh. But that means wife/car...

Sod it I may just end up camping after all.

I guess food is a funny thing for an AR. But unless it is pub grub, I cannot see many restaurants being happy with leather clad bikers disturbing their tranquil Friday night.

Did I remember right last time we were there we could not use the bar on the Saturday

rictus01

31-01-11, 11:08 AM

Mark, I'm hoping we get one of the fields with powerpoints, if not we've already got two bunkhouses!

Oh as you know I come fully prepared my love, I'll have my meths burner for my morning brew; caffeine/ nicotine and various other drugs are required to get me going first thing; but it was useful to have boiling water for others as I recall.

Cheers Mark.

SoulKiss

31-01-11, 11:43 AM

Soulkiss and Gordon did a good show for AR08. With BBQs though, there never seems to be enough to go round

Actually, at the end there was plenty left over - the problem is getting it out fast enough at the start as you are looking at a while before the 1st batch is good to go.

The plans I have in mind has a big pot o chilli/curry as well as the BBQ involved, possibly the chilli/curry being a Veggie option.

dizzyblonde

31-01-11, 11:46 AM

Did I remember right last time we were there we could not use the bar on the Saturday

I'm not sure, twas a long time ago. BUT if it was the case, its most likely because it was 'bought' for the night as a private venue. We were told that we could book the bar for a fee, if we wanted it for sole use, but I said, that was a bit mean as theres other people than ourselves camping there.

As for the restaurants being funny towards bikers wanting to use their places.....they could be, but if they don't want my business I'll just go somewhere that loves the smell of my money instead:p

Jimmy2Feet

31-01-11, 03:42 PM

is any geographic area's looking like possibilities yet? dizzy, where is this place your looking at? i am really up for coming to the AR this year, was looking to come back in 07 i think it was, but wasn't able to make it in the end.

dizzyblonde

31-01-11, 04:22 PM

where have you been hiding?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=161410

Jimmy2Feet

31-01-11, 04:24 PM

ah!!! i see!! missed that one.......however......Dag Nam It!! we are over on the isles of cilly that week!! what are the chances!!! right then.......whats the plan for 2012 AR!! :)

hongman

31-01-11, 04:27 PM

ah!!! i see!! missed that one.......however......Dag Nam It!! we are over on the isles of cilly that week!! what are the chances!!! right then.......whats the plan for 2012 AR!! :)

Peaceful ride in Central London sounds relaxing. Heared the views are pretty good too ;)

Jimmy2Feet

31-01-11, 04:28 PM

lol :)

BernardBikerchick

06-02-11, 10:54 AM

Same as last year will do just fine. :)

yeap i agree !! it was top top top ride out !!!!!!:cheers::cheers:

my dream would be for my friend to continue to be a complete beeaaatch :smt019 to me coz if she does i won't be going her wedding and therefore i will make the full ride out weekend lol !!

no no's don't fancy another jouster tryin to brake my hand !!!!!!

must haves - riding pillion with sally again with those air bags ubba ubba !!
must have swimming pool with water in it !!!

nono's - no one moaning about pointless stupid things
must be on my bike this year and not peanut !! much more fun!!

Bluefish

06-02-11, 04:24 PM

Peaceful ride in Central London sounds relaxing. Heared the views are pretty good too ;)

get organising then matey, i do believe there are campsites in london ;)

orose

06-02-11, 04:37 PM

And why not... would make a bit of a break from all these rural landscapes that belong in paintings, and the hills and bends of the places we've been in previous years ;)

dizzyblonde

06-02-11, 05:25 PM

must have swimming pool with water in it !!!

Well in usual Yorkshire fashion, I'm sure we can arrange that....when it rains and the field fills with water:o

BernardBikerchick

06-02-11, 07:09 PM

DOHHH i nearly forgot the MOST important thing !! PLEASE PLEASE CAN WE HAVE A FIRE PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRE FIRE PLEASE heheheheheheehehehehhe its a MUST xxx

BernardBikerchick

06-02-11, 07:10 PM

:drink::drink::drink:

dizzyblonde

06-02-11, 10:04 PM

Sorry BBC there be no fires this year.

But then you and the spideydude don't need one, cause you is hottttt ;)

AndyBrad

07-06-11, 09:44 AM

is it no fires even if its off the ground?

dizzyblonde

07-06-11, 09:54 AM

No fires......apart from in the BBQ provided by the AR commmmiiitttteeeeee ;)

AndyBrad

23-06-11, 10:31 AM

so no fire even if i was to bring a firepit ? :(

Reeder

23-06-11, 10:33 AM

Female wet t-shirt competition.

dizzyblonde

23-06-11, 11:08 AM

so no fire even if i was to bring a firepit ? :(

Nope, strict campsite rule I'm afraid.
Rules are rules, and these ones aren't ones I've enforced, so they are to be abided by.

Reeder......no to you as well.

andrewsmith

23-06-11, 11:33 AM

we allowed wee meths burners DB?

dizzyblonde

23-06-11, 11:37 AM

I should imagine small camping stoves like what you are describing are acceptable.

I shall clarify this on Sunday when we go to the site to finalise details.

Littlepeahead

24-06-11, 08:44 AM

Female wet t-shirt competition.

Reeder......no to you as well.

Is that also a campsite rule? Nothing on their website to say that. After my last experience of Supervox opening a bottle of Soulkisses's turbo ginger beer next to me I had better wear my waterproofs all evening as a rather sticky wet t-shirt contest may otherwise be unavoidable.

dizzyblonde

24-06-11, 08:55 AM

Obviously not:rolleyes:

Peg says if theres a wet tshirt competition, hes entering!

That should put you all off :safe:
There are small children amongst our group, I think they may not recover after seeing that!

danf1234

30-06-11, 06:29 PM

No taking the pi55 out of my gel seat and airhawk cushion!

paddy t

30-06-11, 06:34 PM

nobbly knees comp ???

The Idle Biker

30-06-11, 07:41 PM

No taking the pi55 out of my gel seat and airhawk cushion!

You have both?? Oh dear. It sounds like you need to get shot of that ex project bike of yours. Let's sit down on a cold hard surface and see if we can't make a deal???

andrewsmith

30-06-11, 07:45 PM

You have both?? Oh dear. It sounds like you need to get shot of that ex project bike of yours. Let's sit down on a cold hard surface and see if we can't make a deal???

haha

Join the que, is it sensible offeres over £7k Dan?

Lozzo

26-07-11, 11:36 PM

I should imagine small camping stoves like what you are describing are acceptable.

I shall clarify this on Sunday when we go to the site to finalise details.

I hope they allow small stoves like my Trangia cos I like a cuppa first thing in the morning.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-use-a-trangia-camping-stove

Fruity-ya-ya

27-07-11, 12:48 AM

I hope they allow small stoves like my Trangia cos I like a cuppa first thing in the morning.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-use-a-trangia-camping-stove

:?: +1, I cannot function without a brew.
I've made a stove for this very reason.

Milky Bar Kid

27-07-11, 04:28 AM

Underfloor heating an option Diz???

dizzyblonde

27-07-11, 07:50 AM

If you've opted for butties in the mornings, you get brews with them, so no worries about not getting your tongue wet ;) They are served between 8.30 and 9.30am

However, being blonde I am allowed to forget one thing in all this.......and it happened to be to ask if camping stoves are allowed.
I'll ask this week, when finalising etc.

Sorry, for overlooking it AGAIN :(

dizzyblonde

27-07-11, 07:56 AM

Underfloor heating an option Diz???

In the showers there is....seriously yes they are!

Milky Bar Kid

27-07-11, 09:00 AM

That's quite awesome...Can I sleep in there?

dizzyblonde

27-07-11, 09:35 AM

Sure, but you'll get a little moist!

SoulKiss

27-07-11, 09:39 AM

Sure, but you'll get a little moist!

[this reply censored by the Internet Police as there is no place for THAT kind of thing on the Internet]

Milky Bar Kid

27-07-11, 09:42 AM

Sure, but you'll get a little moist!

Pfffft! Tea/laptop interface!:smt104

dizzyblonde

27-07-11, 09:48 AM

Shower, under floor heat, water.....moist, sweaty...............

Milky Bar Kid

27-07-11, 09:50 AM

Shower, under floor heat, water.....moist, sweaty...............

ENOUGH! This is a U-Rated forum!;)

I just know I will end up cold though....

dizzyblonde

27-07-11, 10:08 AM

But I haven't said anything that isn't U rated ;)

SoulKiss

27-07-11, 10:08 AM

I'm sure I can keep you warm MBK :)

No, NOT like that.

Looks like I am going to be bringing my extreme weather sleeping bag to let Melody have a look, and if it wont keep you warm, nothing will :)

Dave20046

27-07-11, 10:17 AM

A bar?

dizzyblonde

27-07-11, 10:29 AM

There is a bar on site.

Dave20046

27-07-11, 10:30 AM

Amen!

andrewsmith

27-07-11, 10:48 AM

Bar Prop?

Milky Bar Kid

27-07-11, 11:01 AM

I'm sure I can keep you warm MBK :)

No, NOT like that.

Looks like I am going to be bringing my extreme weather sleeping bag to let Melody have a look, and if it wont keep you warm, nothing will :)

OK, well, if as usual I am cold, I will steal it from you for a couple of nights!