Largs Ice Cream Run 2012

[Terah]

Is this on? Already being planned? Too early to think about? In need of a poll?

[Artful]

Sooo many questions hehe

[carelesschucca]

I've thought about it, thats about it, I am gagging to get out on the bike...

[appollo1]

whenever it is booked for i hope the weather doesn't spoil it like the St Andrews ice cream run

[GIZZY66]

The forecast is dry today (sunday) and the ice cream wont melt all over your gloves \\:D/ .

[peterco]

It's been the last weekend in February last couple of years.
17th Feb 08
22nd Feb 09
27th Feb 11

So what about Sunday 29th February

[carelesschucca]

Sounds like a plan I'm good for the 29th Feb.

How about this for a route? Its not too long if its cold.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=272-274+Great+Western+Road,+Glasgow,+G4+9EJ+(Hein+Geri cke+(UK)+Ltd)&daddr=56.02176,-4.41263+to:56.0641431,-4.7555189+to:A814+tounoon+to:Largs+to:Kilbirnie+to :The+Canny+Man,+Kilmarnock+to:272-274+Great+Western+Road,+Glasgow,+G4+9EJ+(Hein+Geri cke+(UK)+Ltd)&hl=en&sll=55.74656,-4.529414&sspn=0.008478,0.019248&geocode=FY6NVAMdF8u-_yFzlkz8WoKVCinlJ7AgLkSISDFsFvW1E9ap7A%3BFQDTVgMdK qu8_yl56sNCw1CISDFJSPJksH2v1Q%3BFY94VwMdwm-3_yllGjpvdqmJSDFwZSogfRckbw%3BFWh8WQMdqIy3_w%3BFX2-VQMd-tS0_ykJ4l4rtpiJSDHdMbC3yTLAaQ%3BFbdWUwMdMru1_ylNxP gOU7iJSDFmSL6KUtRgQA%3BFWPCUgMdZ3-4_yk3lK--3rWJSDGwqK83HWasrQ%3BFTKZUgMdStq6_yG9rFL7UmiLhA%3B FY6NVAMdF8u-_yFzlkz8WoKVCinlJ7AgLkSISDFsFvW1E9ap7A&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&via=1,2&t=m&z=10 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=272-274+Great+Western+Road,+Glasgow,+G4+9EJ+(Hein+Geri cke+(UK)+Ltd)&daddr=56.02176,-4.41263+to:56.0641431,-4.7555189+to:A814+to:Dunoon+to:Largs+to:Kilbirnie+ to:The+Canny+Man,+Kilmarnock+to:272-274+Great+Western+Road,+Glasgow,+G4+9EJ+(Hein+Geri cke+(UK)+Ltd)&hl=en&sll=55.74656,-4.529414&sspn=0.008478,0.019248&geocode=FY6NVAMdF8u-_yFzlkz8WoKVCinlJ7AgLkSISDFsFvW1E9ap7A%3BFQDTVgMdK qu8_yl56sNCw1CISDFJSPJksH2v1Q%3BFY94VwMdwm-3_yllGjpvdqmJSDFwZSogfRckbw%3BFWh8WQMdqIy3_w%3BFX2-VQMd-tS0_ykJ4l4rtpiJSDHdMbC3yTLAaQ%3BFbdWUwMdMru1_ylNxP gOU7iJSDFmSL6KUtRgQA%3BFWPCUgMdZ3-4_yk3lK--3rWJSDGwqK83HWasrQ%3BFTKZUgMdStq6_yG9rFL7UmiLhA%3B FY6NVAMdF8u-_yFzlkz8WoKVCinlJ7AgLkSISDFsFvW1E9ap7A&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&via=1,2&t=m&z=10)

Its only £4 back on the ferry.

http://www.western-ferries.co.uk/genfares.shtml

Whatcha think guys? Stop for a cuppa and brekkie at the Pit Stop in Arrocha and maybe the same in Dunoon?

[The Guru]

I'd be up for this but I wont be allowed out to play. :( Mrs Guru is due Baby Guru on 17th Feb :).

[peterco]

edit date
26 february as 29th is a wednesday

[carelesschucca]

Ah I didn't even check :)

[TheRamJam]

Route looks good to me Dean. Provided the weather is clear then am in for Feb 26th Ice Cream run :riding:

[AJC]

So long as I have bought a bike and my knee is well enough recovered I would be up for this!...

[AJC]

Okay I have now purchased a new bike! Had a knee operation last week but I should hope I will be fine to ride by the end of February so sign me up!...

[carelesschucca]

Okay I have now purchased a new bike! Had a knee operation last week but I should hope I will be fine to ride by the end of February so sign me up!...

Whatcha get mister!!!

[AJC]

One of these...

http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/cbr600-1.jpg

Picked it up yesterday, pretty much always wanted one! Loved my SV for the three years I had it (okay a year and a half of that it lived in my garage...) but unfortunately some car driver had me off it last month. It got written off and they gave me the same as I paid for it 3 yrs ago, so I got me the CBR.

Cant wait to ride it, my brother had to drive it home for me, was painful!!...

[SIII]

Nice.

[JamesMio]

They're really nice, good choice!

I SO very nearly bought a carbon copy of that, decided i wanted one, finally found one, went down to the dealers, test rode it, liked it...

Decided to 'whilst I was there anyway to take out the Blade that was sat next to it just in case, came back nursing a bit of a semi and bought that instead.

[Kilted Ginger]

I'm away at a bike rally that weekend but will do my best to meet you all at Largs for icecream and then the run back.

[carelesschucca]

Sweet. I'm like James I was going to get one of them went in to get a test ride at Avuss and the Gixer was sitting next to it, I walked out with the Gixer. Still think the sport is lovely looking.

[AJC]

Cheers chaps! Yeah heard mostly good things about them, and had also spent a good amount of time on a hornet which I rather liked. I was after a normal 99-00 CBRf but then I saw this sport at the right price, 19k miles on the clock, full Akrapovic system and I was sold :)...

[TheRamJam]

Nice bike there Boss.

Enjoy, maybe see you on the Largs Ice Cream run if the weather plays nice!

[munkygunn182]

I'm in for that! Right on my doorstep, and my work is right next door to The Canny Man too!

[ScottishRawker]

Me! Let's see what bike I'll have!

[carelesschucca]

You'll be more than welcome on any bike.

[ScottishRawker]

i am aware of this, hence me posting here! pfft you haven't stopped causing problems have you? :P

Fancy a 636!

[TheRamJam]

i am aware of this, hence me posting here! pfft you haven't stopped causing problems have you? :P

Fancy a 636!

Go for it. Great bike and IMO one of best looking ZX6R's

My brother has an 05 636 C1H. Its a wee cracker and very flickable. Defo get a test ride on one and you'll see what I mean :-)

[ScottishRawker]

Yeah i think the b1h model would be what i'd look at,
but now i'm thinking i might just keep her! (which means i don't want to test drive anything as then she will feel weak and pathetic)

[TheRamJam]

Ok guys Feb 26th is the date!

Is this a goer? Is there anyone defo planing to attend?

I hope to be there providing the roads are in a decent condition. Apparently we are in for very icey conditions over the next 2 - 3 weeks :-(

[TamSV]

I should be there, subject to finding out why the SV has recently p*ssed itself all over the garage floor. :rolleyes:

[ScottishRawker]

I'd say im 99% there!

[TheRamJam]

I'd say im 99% there!

on the SV or new wheels :-)

[ScottishRawker]

sv, getting stuff done to it.

still young enough that i can get other bikes when money is a bit easier to come by than just now!

[Sally]

Will see how the roads are!! And who else is up for it!

[AJC]

So long as others are going I will certainly come along!...

[GIZZY66]

I'm up for that .

[theboatman]

Doh, U pick the one weekend I cannot do :(

[carelesschucca]

we do it on porpoise.

sorry very poor!!!

[Blue Flame]

MOT and weather permitting then I will be there !!!

[Terah]

My knees are playing up again (probably the weather) but am getting new drugs on Tuesday. So long as they do the job I'll be there.

[carelesschucca]

So provisionally booked in for the 26th Feb 2012 we have;

AJC
Blueflame
carelesschucca
munkygunn182
peterco
sally (thats a long trip mate :))
ScottishRawker
TamSV
Terah
TheRamJam

If I've missed anyone give me a shout.

[Tiger 55]

I can't make it alas, working. :-(

The good news is I can guarantee you will not be pursued by the police helicopter.

[Kilted Ginger]

I can't make it alas, working. :-(

The good news is I can guarantee you will not be pursued by the police helicopter.

:smt077=D>=D>

[Gixxer1]

AJC
Blueflame
carelesschucca
munkygunn182
peterco
sally (thats a long trip mate :smile:)
ScottishRawker
TamSV
Terah
TheRamJam
Gixxer1/Andrea (weather permitting) :cool:

[ScottishRawker]

AJC
Blueflame
carelesschucca
munkygunn182
peterco
sally (thats a long trip mate :smile:)
ScottishRawker
TamSV
Terah
TheRamJam
Gixxer1/Andrea (weather permitting) :cool:
Scottish Rawkers old man!

[ScottishRawker]

can we go now? (well not yet, once the bike is back!)

[AJC]

Seems my buddy is over from Ireland next weekend on his new Aprilia Pegaso, so he will most probably join us too :)

[TheRamJam]

it's shaping up tp be a decent little outing providing the weaher plays ball :-)

[carelesschucca]

Oh fingers crossed even if its like it is today I'd be more than happy. :)

[ScottishRawker]

Can't make Sunday, so can we do Saturday?

If not, when can we do it?

[Blue Flame]

:rolleyes:Erm...Sunday !!!

[DarrenSV650S]

March would be better for me lol :p

[Tiger 55]

Today would have been perfect...

[Kilted Ginger]

Today wasnt good, had a couple or brown trouser moments, shade, ice, salty water all dont seem to like bhp

[TamSV]

I'm out. Mrs T has requested my presence this weekend.

Catch you next time.

[carelesschucca]

Err there may be an issue with Sundays route just spotted on BBC breakfast that The Rest And Be Thankful is closed due to a landslide. Do we put a new route in or just give it a miss?
I wonder if there's any chance of it being clear for Sunday, if we only had someone with a helicopter to go up and check for us ;-)

[combatfred]

Good spot Dean.
Hopefully it'll be cleared quickly, but a new route just in case.

[TheRamJam]

Both the MET office and BBC weather reports heavy rain in Glasgow on Sunday. If this is the case I will be wimping out!

[Tiger 55]

if we only had someone with a helicopter to go up and check for us ;-)
*big sigh* I'm on my day off! Can't somebody else go? Why can't the Navy do it, what are they, too busy?

[dawn07]

Any lassies going on this wee trip or is it a testosterone only jaunt?!;)

[carelesschucca]

No ladies yet but you're more than welcome to come along and change that.

I'm struggling for a decent route now. If the landslide is on the north side of the Rest we could be brave and use Hell's Glen.
Anyone got any ideas?

[AJC]

Any lassies going on this wee trip or is it a testosterone only jaunt?!;)

My girlfriend should be along on the back of my bike :)

What time should we be meeting by the way? At Hein Gericke on Gt Western I assume?...

[carelesschucca]

Good point it hasn't been said.

Its normally ten for a half ten departure.

[carelesschucca]

http://trafficscotland.org/trafficnews/story.aspx?id=2029

We could be fine guys, the road closure is only a precaution. I've got my fingers crossed that everything will be fine and we'll be good to go.

I won't blame Catriona Shearer for getting me all excited this morning, as she does that most mornings anyway. :p

[sputnik]

Road was still shut this morning but radio has just reported that temporary traffic lights are now in place at the effected area.

[Sally]

Am out, no can do, low on funds and got a party I have to attend tomorrow, which will result in a hangover Sunday and no money left.

Weathers been lovely here, enjoy :)

[Gixxer1]

Hey guys, just to let you know, the REST road is open, my partners dad came back down it earlier today and all ok, it was just a precaution.
Sadly we won't make it tho, we out saturday night and i got my kids on sunday :). hope you all have a good day, weather meant to be reasonable. See you all in march at some point :)

[combatfred]

Who's still in?

[TheRamJam]

sorry guys i can't make this now :-(

Have a good one though!

[sputnik]

In the words of Sam & Dave, 'Hold on, I'm Coming!'

Mrs Sputnik has granted me permission for take off. Shy of a monsoon I'll meet you all at HG around 10.15.

Late notice but Anyone going through from stirling/falkirk direction - let me know and i'll chum you through.

[AJC]

Yep me and the missus are still in, almost matching rain suits for the win!...

[Terah]

Am out. Knees better but still not right.

[carelesschucca]

I'm there tomorrow.

Well today

[GIZZY66]

Im in , see you all at 10ish

[Blue Flame]

I can't make it. Have a safe ride !!

[combatfred]

I can't make it. Have a safe ride !!

Sorry your oot. Sun will be breaking through any minute!
Watching WSB then I'm making a move.

[STRAMASHER]

Have a good one peeps.

My sv is nearly on slicks so it's a no-no for me. :(

[Tiger 55]

Hey! Let's be careful out there.

[ScottishRawker]

so how was the run?

[carelesschucca]

It was great to be out a little bit damp but all good.

[combatfred]

Home safe & sound.
175 miles.
Bike washed.
Gear drying.
Had my dinner.
Good day out.
Nice folk.
Bit damp.
Greasy roads.
Tasty ice cream.
Tight hamstrings.
Sore wrists.
.
.
Knackered but happy.
Thanks guys.

[AJC]

We are back nice safe and toasty! via Kirsty's grandparents for some good tea and soup :)

Good fun ride, slightly sketchy with supersport tyres on but it wasn't too wet in the end! Bike not washed but simply abandoned in the carpark, heh.

Cheers lads

[dawn07]

Were you all in Largs around 4 ish?
Long story but I'm currently staying in Largs and think I seen you all in car park xO:)

[peterco]

Back about 10 to 6,stopped for petrol at Bishopbriggs.
couple of photo's
Arrochar
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo62/petercorsar/100_0125.jpg
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo62/petercorsar/100_0126.jpg
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo62/petercorsar/100_0127.jpg

Ferry at Hunter's quay dunnoon
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo62/petercorsar/100_0129.jpg
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo62/petercorsar/100_0128.jpg

Dawn,
we where parked outside nardinni's coffee shop near the ferry terminal.

[sputnik]

A good, enjoyable run to start the year - thanks guys and gals!

I thought I might slip into some sort of sugar-related coma after that ice cream - jeez! No food and just caffeine and sugar all day-I really should know better.

Soggy gloves are drying out on the radiator, filth encrusted bike is in the garage, still filth encrusted, ready for another filth encrusting week, and good progress is being made on the bottle of wine.

Roll on the dry weather...

[JamesMio]

That F-Sport really does look nice!

[TheRamJam]

Some decent pics there Pete and a good turn out too :-)

[AJC]

That F-Sport really does look nice!

Cheers dude, goes pretty well too apart from predictably needing a new cam chain tensioner which i'll get done next weekend...

[fenjer]

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo62/petercorsar/100_0126.jpg

Isn't that the wasp infested wheelie bin of death?!

great turn out folks. I was working (double time on sundays!)

[Kate SV650]

Thanks for letting me join in the fun on Sunday. Good to see a couple of old faces and meet some new ones.
Sorry if I caused some confusion by saying I would go home via the A70 and then spotting the sign for the M8 and taking that! Had great fun. See you all next year! haha!

[Sally]

Thanks for letting me join in the fun on Sunday. Good to see a couple of old faces and meet some new ones.
Sorry if I caused some confusion by saying I would go home via the A70 and then spotting the sign for the M8 and taking that! Had great fun. See you all next year! haha!

You do seem to appear and disappear randomly, think most of us are used to it :)

[carelesschucca]

You do seem to appear and disappear randomly, think most of us are used to it :)

But when Kate appears she's lovely. First time I've met her and Ii'm glad I have... Bar her talking about World Superbikes.

Sorry for being sharp when you went to talk about it but I hadn't seen it... Kinda felt bad after I'd done it. I felt a little rude. :cry:

[Tiger 55]

Who turned up? Kate SV650 or Kate GSXR600? Not that I can keep up with either of 'em mind you.

[TheRamJam]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Kate SV650 but who is GSXR Kate. Is she a mythical creature :-)