loomies and alton, wed nights

[Wideboy]

every week, was anyone at loomies this evening?, a fair few sv's there

[RichT]

I had intended to, but other things got in the way.

[metalhead19]

Anyone thinking of heading down this wednesday?

[Wideboy]

if the weathers good i shall be

[TimMcC]

Yeah, if it isn't raining. What time, and where do you guys meet? At Loomies?

[Wideboy]

not sure what time, im only going to be going to loomies. last week it was packed so should be this week if its not raining

[The Idle Biker]

I will be there at some point, won't know till on the day. Just so you know, tea no sugar for me please.

[Wideboy]

i should be there 6.30 to 7'ish, meeting some others there. but weather is looking good

[metalhead19]

Im contemplating coming down, no1 i know is free tho and also have no idea on what time yet

[RichT]

Maybe - SWMBO may have other ideas.

[Wideboy]

You need to get her under control rich!



please don't tell Kerry I said that

[RichT]

You need to get her under control rich!



please don't tell Kerry I said that

Hahaha - says Mr Biatchwhipped

:D

[Wideboy]

I'm oot, busy this evening

[The Idle Biker]

Anyone popping along to Loomies this evening? I think I might go out for a spin and I'm likely to end up there.

[Wideboy]

Ah didn't see this, was p!ssing it down here anyway

[The Idle Biker]

same here, didn't go, too wet. Next week!

[Wideboy]

........I'll be sunning it the Costa del sol ;)

[Ben Whitcher]

Anyone going to loomies tomorrow evening? I plan to head down. Would be really nice to meet some of you guys.

[The Idle Biker]

if i get back from work at a reasonable time and if its not flaming raining again i might get down there for 8.
blue sv, cheesy QPR badged numberplate.

[Wideboy]

Not me, been a busy month this month. Not been to any meets for weeks

[Ben Whitcher]

Everyone come to night! The weather is amazing im heading down.

[Wideboy]

got back half hour ago, was a last min desicion, was in the garage and mate came round so we buggered off out. got there 8'ish and was rammed we had to park outside in the laybye, met svmad and ben and then went home, was only out just over an hour

[Ben Whitcher]

Brilliant night! My God was it busy i have just come home as the first time we tried to leave there was no way out. Great to meet you guys. Finally got to see what people have done to there SV's :)

Hopefully meet again soon.

[Wideboy]

i should be the more often and at poole, not that busy in july i dont think

[Ben Whitcher]

Anyone up for a ride today. Weather is lovely!

[ImplodedHamster]

no can do, at work. but who's at loomies this wednesday?

[Ben Whitcher]

I could be there depending on weather.

[RichT]

I could be there depending on weather.

+1

[ImplodedHamster]

yeah... i'm not going if it's raining :-P
if it's dry look out for a blue pointy with a tall rider :)

[Wideboy]

seriously if its busy that doesn't work :lol:, you have to go round asking people if they are from the org :p

im in for tomorrow, rain is forecast early afternoon but the evening is ment to be nice so providing its dried up i'll be going

[Ben Whitcher]

Yeah been checking weather all week. Rain in day time at around 12 then all of afternoon and evening is sunny intervals and white cloud. Should be nice. Not as nice as last Wed's but good enough for a cracking ride. Would be nice to get as many people down as possible from the ORG.

Ben

[ImplodedHamster]

what time do you turn up?
(never been there before :-P so will have to look up directions...)

[Wideboy]

between 7 and 8 for me

its easy, just head down the a272 and its on the cross roads where the a272 crosses the a32, the west meon hut pub (although closed down now) is also there aswell as a petrol station

[Ben Whitcher]

I reckon it should be quite busy tomorrow. So will have to wait and see.

Ben

[The Idle Biker]

Will try to get there this week. 7-8 looks favourite.

[Ben Whitcher]

Didn't look very hopeful with weather. Now its sunny for the rest of the evening. So will def be going down! Please get down if you can.

Ben

[The Idle Biker]

I'll be there Blue 07 pointy with a Red Daytona in tow. From 7-7.30 ish.

[Wideboy]

weather is a bit shehight at the mo so im going to wait a bit, should be there at 7.30 to 8 as its only 10 mins away

[Ben Whitcher]

Can you let me know for defiant if your going wideboy and anyone else. So before i go down i would like to know if anyone else is going. I do understand weather is overcast/sunny but i doubt it will rain.

[ImplodedHamster]

leaving now, see ya there

[SV Mad]

Sorry I couldn't make it (working late), maybe in a couple of weeks. Thought I'd post the photo of last week's madness.

[Wideboy]

i didn't bother, sat down to have me tea at 7'ish and it started raining, not to mention the gales that's blowing through here!

[Ben Whitcher]

Shame you couldn't come Wideboy/SV mad and idle biker! I met up with ImplodedHamster and we had a good chat for an hour maybe. Trying to work out if we knew the guys on there Naked SV's. The rain has only just started. Was quite busy, blue skys (no sun) but did look like rain was coming and such it did.

Anyway thanks for coming ImplodedHamster hope you got home safe.

Ben

[ImplodedHamster]

got home fine :)

idle bike, did you leave via the petrol station with a red daytona?? we found a blue 07, but couldn't find you :-P
and it didn't rain till around 8:30 at which point we legged it :D

[The Idle Biker]

Yes that sounds like us. He had a row with his missus and turned up late then proceeded to bang on about it so I decided the best thing to do was to get him back on his bike. That and the fact the 3 police bikers in the car park started to dismount and I was worried they'd start checking bikes. Realised my tax had lapsed this evening, so I thought it best to get off quick.

Sorry I missed you. Next week maybe.

[Ben Whitcher]

Thought it was you. We had a look around but no one approached us :( Next time we know now which one is you!

Ben

[ImplodedHamster]

the police just sat there... do they do that alot?

[Wideboy]

Yeah so they can "show their presence".... what ever that achieves asides from waste money and man power :lol:

They used to stick a scamera van in the layby opposite loomies to get people coming down the hill but the cut backs are obviously taking its toll

[Ben Whitcher]

Loomies tonight anyone ?

[SV Mad]

Loomies tonight anyone ?

Will probably do a drive past and stop if there's room. If it's anything like it was early July when you couldn't move, I'll probably do a bit of the 272 and go home.

[Ben Whitcher]

Pmed you read it :)

[Ben Whitcher]

i am on route

[SV Mad]

Be there in 30

[Ben Whitcher]

Was busy tonight, would of thought i would of seen a few more faces from here but the mass of people didn't help. Nice to see SV mad again :)

[Ben Whitcher]

Anyone heading down tonight ?

[ImplodedHamster]

not tonight, might be down next week though?

[The Idle Biker]

Guys I just passed through Loomies for a quick pit stop. There are Police Speed cameras set up on the Portsmouth and Winchester directions from the Cafe. Watch out!

[Wideboy]

not for me, I've only really just got in, didn't see this

[SV Mad]

Just got back from work, maybe next week.

[ImplodedHamster]

should be up there this sunday if anyone fancies joining us?
about 3ish, look for 2 blue SVs, a thunderace, ER-6, sprint GT, and maybe a hornet. i'll be the tallest one there :-P

[Ben Whitcher]

Yeah imploded if your heading down again would be cool to meet up for the second time. Let me know when and if you are defiantly going.

[ImplodedHamster]

yup we're going, should be there 3ish with the previously mentioned bikes, and maybe a CBR600f as well
see you there :)

[Ben Whitcher]

Ill be coming down on my own i think if i know when your there etc. 3ish could be 3:30 or later :O let me know when.

[ImplodedHamster]

idle biker, your SV a light blue naked, with the indicators on the seat cowl? if so we saw it, but not you today :-P

[SV Mad]

Taking my son (who's nearly 17 and can't decide whether he wants to do a bike or car test) for a ride down to Loomies. Will be there between 6.30 - 7.00 ish on a 56 plate light blue pointy.

Weather is forecast to improve as the evening sets in.

Cris.

[The Idle Biker]

I plan to be there about 7 with a Red Daytona in tow, no guarantees though. Wasn't my bike you saw Mr Hamster. Indicators on the seat cowl? What bad taste!

[ImplodedHamster]

Indicators on the seat cowl? What bad taste!
won't be down tonight... it made the tail tidy/number plate area look brilliant, but the rest just didn't fit :/

[Wideboy]

its ****ing it down :lol:

[Ben Whitcher]

Not anymore its not. It looks clear here. Whether its going to dry out in half an hour im not sure. ;/

[SV Mad]

Went down there. Roads a bit damp from Wickham. Had a cuppa and a chat with some lads on 125s and a nifty 50. Left about 7. Roads were nearly dry by the time I got home. Sorry I missed you Ben.

[The Idle Biker]

Got there about 8 o'clock, when the drizzle stopped. Went up to a bloke with a blue/silver SV and asked him if he was SV Mad?

errr what? he said No?!

Oh I said, never mind, are you on SV.org?

What SVorg what??

Ah, I guess not then I said, bye.

[SV Mad]

Got there about 8 o'clock, when the drizzle stopped. Went up to a bloke with a blue/silver SV and asked him if he was SV Mad?

errr what? he said No?!

Oh I said, never mind, are you on SV.org?

What SVorg what??

Ah, I guess not then I said, bye.

LOL...

Next time ask for Cris and they might not think you're a looney. He must have good taste in bikes though.

[SV Mad]

Gonna be nice all day. Going about half six - seven. Does anyone care to meet?

[The Idle Biker]

I'm there now. Green Kwak, Blue Lid

[SV Mad]

I'm there now. Green Kwak, Blue Lid

You still gonna be there at 7?

[Ben Whitcher]

Bit early for loomies idle. Ill be leaving at 6:30 need fuel and then ill be there.

[The Idle Biker]

Not sure if I'll be there still, depends when my mate turns up. He's late as usual.

[Ben Whitcher]

Nice ride out there once again. Nice to see SV Mad, sorry i missed you idle biker. Maybe we will have to try this new venue you told Sv Mad about. :)

[SV Mad]

Nice ride out there once again. Nice to see SV Mad, sorry i missed you idle biker. Maybe we will have to try this new venue you told Sv Mad about. :)

We were talking about Alton.

[RichT]

Looks like I missed out...

[SV Mad]

Maybe next week if the weather is good.

[Scoobs]

I'll be there tomorrow.

[Wideboy]

not for me, I'm away

[SV Mad]

Weather looking ok. Should be there about 6.30 - 7.

[SV Mad]

Any other locals, up for this?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=170563

[Ben Whitcher]

Hmm not sure i see the point and to be honest rather not make everyone's day even worse by driving slow on a motorway for no reason ;/

[orose]

Hmm not sure i see the point and to be honest rather not make everyone's day even worse by driving slow on a motorway for no reason ;/

Would it change your mind if I gave you ten reasons?
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=169948

[Wideboy]

Any other locals, up for this?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=170563

where's the local one?, im up for it

[Ben Whitcher]

Hmm now i see why. Some of those changes are ridiculous!

[orose]

Map of start points: http://tinyurl.com/Action-Now-EU-Hands-Off-Biking

[Wideboy]

cheers mate

[SV Mad]

M27 eastbound services. One o'clock. I think it's between j3-4.

[The Idle Biker]

I'm good for a run up to the start point with any local yokels, on the day.

[Ben Whitcher]

Where is the start?

[Wideboy]

rownhams services eastbound

[Wideboy]

Anyone going tonight?, going with some mates but won't he there until 7:30

[Ben Whitcher]

Sad to see someone died on there motorbike on the A3 right near Loomies. Shame as it wasn't even his fault!

[sorebutt]

Sad to see someone died on there motorbike on the A3 right near Loomies. Shame as it wasn't even his fault!

As I understand it, the accident is still being investigated, the driver was arrested BUT that is usual in a situation where a death has occured, if there were no independent witnesses then things will be reliant on forensics.

[SV Mad]

The weather forecast is good and although there is a serious point it will probably be a bit of fun. I will probably get there (M27 eastbound, Rownham Services) about 12.30 and have a coffee before the off.

http://www.mag-uk.org/en/campaignsdetail/a6883

I've copied the MAG guidance from another thread:

Originally Posted by MAG
ADVICE TO RIDERS PROTESTING ON 25th SEPTEMBER

What are we doing?
A synchronised rolling protest by thousands of riders on major routes throughout the UK.Starting from selected service areas on motorways and other major routes at precisely 1 pm.Making our presence felt by riding at a pleasantly sedate 45-48 mph for 15 miles or so beforedispersing.This is a legitimate, peaceful protest, not a blockade, the outer lane will be left clear for other traffic, ride responsibly and take care of other road users. We will not block the width of the highway, because that is obstruction and anyway it'll have far more impact in the minds of motorists as they all get to slowly pass and see the spectacle, rather than just the first 4 cars back seeing that there are bikes in front. MAG does not advocate breaking laws.

Please ride responsibly and safely at all times. We will garner respect if we appear co-ordinatedand responsible. This is part of our campaigning armoury. One tool in the box...Riders are participating at their own risk. Everyone says bikes are 'dangerous' and should belegislated off the road; lets show them we are legitimate road users too. This guidance may be updated and is not exhaustive, please check for updates.

Why are we doing this?
Motorcycle Action Group and other organisations have been working with politicians and civilservants to stem the growing interference in all aspects of biking. Now is the time to demonstrate that we are serious about defending what we enjoy and rolling-back the tide of past legislation that creates burdens on biking without providing noticeable benefits. Motorcycling is slowly being strangled by anti-bike policies - current proposals from Europe threaten to further limit what we will be allowed to ride in future, reduce access to motorcycling by new riders and further restrict motorcyclists' freedom of choice and movement, etc. This is an appropriate and measured protest against unnecessary interference in our lives. By taking synchronised action on major routes in all parts of the country we can make a big impact without causing the inconvenience that a traditional street protest in a city centre results in -doing this at a quiet time of the week shows we can be proportionate in our response and capable of making a bigger impact should we need to in future.These protests are intended to be simple and safe to take part in, nevertheless some police forces have come forward to offer assistance. The Motorcycle Action Group is liaising with Police Forces but organisers of individual protests should consider informing their local police traffic division that the event is happening. There should be no need to change to the chosen start time, location or purpose – these are legitimate protests.

See you there.

[Ben Whitcher]

Cris - Give me a text on Saturday if you are defiantly going and where i should meet your old ass. :~)

*Edit - exclude my rudeness pal* :)