Easter Rideout 2012 - Sat 7th April

[-Ralph-]

Thought it was about time I arranged something, since I didn't do one last year.

Date: Saturday 7th April

Start: Long Itch Diner, Long Itchington (http://g.co/maps/3rjrs)

Time: 09:30 meet for cooked breakfast and a 10:30 departure

Finish: Market Harborough

Route: http://g.co/maps/r68js (we've done the main section of it before, credits go to Mr Spiers I think, but I've used a new route from Long Itch to Market Harborough)

Mileage: 111

Stops:

Quick Re-group at Theddingworth (http://g.co/maps/xmwtk)
Ducati Uppingham (http://g.co/maps/4a5cu)
Egerton Park Melton Mowbray (http://g.co/maps/ruq3e)
Market Harborough Town Centre

Fuel: Fairly full tank on arrival at Long Itchington please, there is a petrol station about a mile South of the start point (http://g.co/maps/tpvqh).

The rideout is 111 miles, anyone who can't manage that there will be fuel at Ducati Uppingham and at Melton Mowbray stops.

Lunch: Play it by ear, Ducati Uppingham sometimes has a burger van, if not there's a petrol station that does sandwiches, but if people are not hungry yet after a big breakfast at the Long Itch, then we can wait until Melton Mowbray, where there is a cafe/shack type thing and another petrol station.

[-Ralph-]

Attendees, please post up your name in usual drill

Any volunteers for lead or TEC welcome. I'm happy to do either, but I haven't been on the Daytona since November, so I won't be on the pace that some of the attendees might like at the front. Let's see who is coming...

1. -Ralph-
2.

[Specialone]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3.

[robh539]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.

[metalhead19]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19

[speedplay]

1. -Ralph-
2. Specialcase
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)

Can I bring my lambo killing yellow curvy...?

[Specialone]

Jeez rob, I thought you'd gave up on road riding ;)


Let's hope this Easter ride doesn't involve your trumpet ( or anyone else's for that matter) and a suicidal recovery driver this time :)

[speedplay]

I did give up for ages Phil.
Not just road but dirt too, there were other things going on and to be honest, the spark for riding wasnt there much.
Last real ride I did was with you guys and frankengixer last year and my heart wasn't really into it then.

[Specialone]

Cool, be good to see you out and about again mate, we will defo sort a dirty day/ weekend out this year too :)

[speedplay]

Just about to sorn the KTM through lack of use...

[Specialone]

Just about to sorn the KTM through lack of use...

Well if you sorted something and asked for others to join you, you'd use it :)

I wanna see this Salisbury and see what all the fuss is.

[speedplay]

Wanna borrow some space on my trailer...?

[Specialone]

I'm up for that, but like road riding, I can't ride for **** :)

[robh539]

Oi rob you love it when I get my leg over, love it you do.

Nearly phil, not quite time to trade in for mobility scooter yet. got to get into it for GM5 :)

[Sabarius]

I'm at my ma's in Bournemouth that weekend else I'd have been there like a shot. Look forward to a round two over the summer

[aliwakeskate]

Sounds good to me. Not been on a rideout for ages.

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate

[L3nny]

Why did I agree to go away for Easter?

Have fun!

[ravingdavis]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD

I is like well up 4 dis innit.

[robh539]

Dam it the southern softies coming ;) bee good to see you mate.
Im praying i can do this, had wa wee play with the bike earlier. Got my leg over ok :) but cant sit in the riding position as its rather uncomfortable( u rating) to say the least. Got a goal and a few weeks to do it.

[ravingdavis]

Dam it the southern softies coming ;) bee good to see you mate.


Wish I could say the same but that would make me a damned liar :p

[robh539]

Wish I could say the same but that would make me a damned liar :p
here is my witty and clever reponse:smt097 lol

[MisterTommyH]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD
8. Tommy H - I'm well slow so could take over TEC is Rob fancies a break.

[Specialone]

Slower than me Tom ? I doubt it ;)

[robh539]

i think ill beat you both the slowest i may put a green P on as its been so long lol

[F4LL3N]

I'll be there ^_^

[-Ralph-]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD
8. Tommy H - I'm well slow so could take over TEC is Rob fancies a break.
9. Fallen

[paiste]

Get ready for the shocker............

I'm in!




1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD
8. Tommy H - I'm well slow so could take over TEC is Rob fancies a break.
9. Fallen
10. Paiste

[Specialone]

Bloody hell dan, last time us lot were out on a rideout together we ended calling the eldest and most suicidal recovery driver in the world :)

[paiste]

Well it could happen again with the ratio of Triumphs on the rideout.;)

[speedplay]

Bugger.

[ravingdavis]

Deleted, threatening text or posts won't be tolerated.

[paiste]

Anyone that buys a common as muck gsxr is a moron and should be taken out and shot in front of their family.

Hmmmm. I'm not entirely sure that's what RavingDavies posted is it now? Moderator abusing power methinks! ;)

[ravingdavis]

I've changed my comment back to the original. Specialone - you can take your authority and shove it up your ****

Vive la revolution!

[Specialone]

Hmmmm. I'm not entirely sure that's what RavingDavies posted is it now? Moderator abusing power methinks! ;)

Nope not abusing power, but any derogatory posts or comments from cheeky ****s like him will be modified, gotta have some perks :)

[robh539]

Please use the megathread for random banter and girly fights. Thanks ;)

[paiste]

Well true to form I'm no longer able to come.:( I've got a gig come in and I could certainly do with the cash! Was really looking forward to the ride too.

[speedplay]

Where is the gig dan...?

[paiste]

Singer called me today with the gig. When I asked him where it was he replied a holiday park in. The UK!!! Hopefully I'll get a few more "finer" details over the next day or so!

[Specialone]

Singer called me today with the gig. When I asked him where it was he replied a holiday park in. The UK!!! Hopefully I'll get a few more "finer" details over the next day or so!


Ha Ha the blue coat band in the kiddies disco :p

[paiste]

I hope not or there will be trouble!

[Specialone]

I hope not or there will be trouble!

Lol, opt out and run the bingo instead :)

[F4LL3N]

Guys, I'm taking a friend to do his CBT this Monday in Billing. Would you mind him coming on the ride out on a 125 or will this drag you all behind too much?

[-Ralph-]

Anybody is welcome with any bike, 125's are no problem.

I think to invite him along on this occasion though would be putting him at risk. He will have done a days CBT training then be booted out onto the road to learn for himself. To then ride in a group of 10 more powerful bikes where a marker system keeps putting the fastest riders behind him, to be expected to follow and possibly participate in that marker system, he may ride faster than he's comfortable with as he feels under pressure to keep up, and from Northampton, to Long Itchington, round the rideout and back to Northampton will be knocking on 200 miles, which is a hell of a lot for your 5th day.

[Specialone]

I agree, IMO too much for a very new rider.


Btw Col, will be 12 days not 5.

[-Ralph-]

I agree, IMO too much for a very new rider.


Btw Col, will be 12 days not 5.

Oh, yeah, sorry I was thinking Monday 2nd was his CBT.

There's also some pretty challenging roads on the route with corners like this http://g.co/maps/wfycs. Just riding the bike he's got enough to think about for the first couple of weeks, he doesn't need to extra pressure a rideout like this would put on him. If it was an AR or something like that which is very structured and organised, dedicated markers, etc, he'd probably be OK, but this is more like a group of mates going for a ride than a structured rideout.

Tell him good luck for the CBT though Gaz, and if he want's go out for a run we can take him out somewhere local the following weekend?

[F4LL3N]

Sounds good I'll mention it to him. I'm going to take him out as much as I can to be honest once he's done it but I see what you're saying.

[paiste]

Where is the gig dan...?

Lowestoft!!

[F4LL3N]

Lowestoft!!

Gig? What kind of gig? :smt034

And we got his bike by the way. Needs a couple of small minor things sorted but we have it. Today is his CBT (once he gets out of bed...)

[speedplay]

Lowestoft!!


Only steers and queers come from Lowestoft....

[paiste]

Only steers and queers come from Lowestoft....

Perfect;)

[-Ralph-]

Aye, aye, look what these two are up to...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=176744

Rusty's forgiven since he's coming to France later in the month, but Britney better get his ferry booked or I'm not talking to him again!

;-)

[Mr Speirs]

Ha...if I sell FG ill be on the hunt for something for the road again. If that happens before France ill be there.

[Specialone]

Nice of rusty anus hole to let us know he wasn't coming :rolleyes:

[-Ralph-]

Nice of rusty anus hole to let us know he wasn't coming :rolleyes:

Not coming where?

[Specialone]

Not coming where?

On our rideout?

Ok i guess he hadnt said he'd come, still, shouldve told us :)

[paiste]

Gig? What kind of gig? :smt034


I play drums in a band. Was coming on the rideout. Now got a gig in Lowestoft so can't make it:(

Incidently, I'm gigging at this years Moto GP at Silverstone \\:D/

[F4LL3N]

That's pretty cool, what band is it and what music? I play guitar in a metal band back in Essex :)

[ravingdavis]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD
8. Tommy H - I'm well slow so could take over TEC is Rob fancies a break.
9. Fallen
10. Paiste
11. RDs Old Man.

[-Ralph-]

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2686093

Will keep the occasional eye on this thread via tapatalk.

Anyone who wants to get a decent pace and has a sat nav or knows the route want to lead this rideout? If not I'll lead and I'll take a moderately quick pace, but a pace that would not normally be quick enough for the likes of Mr Speirs or Binky. If anyone wants to go at that pace they need to lead please.

Ali, first refusal on TEC? No pressure though someone else will if you don't fancy it.

We'll run second man drop off as we decided on Saturday we weren't going to bother and everyone just fell in the old habit of doing it anyway.

Fallen, don't worry about your rear brakes, we'll sort them on the 7th as arranged.

Anything important changes (can't think what would) can someone please text me?

See you all at Long Itch at 9:30 on Saturday 7th for breakfast, or any time before 10:30 if you are not.

Happy Easter everyone, take care & ride safe!

[paiste]

That's pretty cool, what band is it and what music? I play guitar in a metal band back in Essex :)

Firstly Sorry Ralph for the derail!

It's with James Toselands band CRASH. Rock covers. The gig in Lowestoft is covers again with a different band that the guitarist from CRASH has started.

[robh539]

Col you still here :rolleyes:

G'luck with the move mate, and the diy. See ya on the flip side.

If no one is wants TEC ill gladly do it saves me having to put my foot down so much and i can chill at the back cos im idle :)

[F4LL3N]

Firstly Sorry Ralph for the derail!

It's with James Toselands band CRASH. Rock covers. The gig in Lowestoft is covers again with a different band that the guitarist from CRASH has started.

Sounds good mate, will have to check it out sometime :)

Also, back on topic - I've never been on a group ride out before, so if someone wants to explain the riding systems and what not to me I will be most grateful :thumbsup:

[Specialone]

It's easy mate.

The leader will lead the whole ride, at a turn, junction etc he will point at the junction, rider directly behind him will stop and mark that junction until the TEC (tail end charlie) comes past.

Do not, under any circumstance, leave that junction until the TEC has come past unless you're told otherwise, this is how we lose people.

It's straight on unless it's marked at islands etc

We generally ride in staggered formation, this gives you double the stopping distance so you don't rear end the rider in front of you.

Don't ride too close to the guy in front either cos if he gets a corner wrong you won't have time to react.

[Littlepeahead]

We thought you Madlanders might like to come to Essex for this event - they've got a slow riding competition set up for you! :):):)


http://www.essexairambulance.uk.com/CharityEvents/EssexMotorcycleShow/tabid/169/language/en-GB/Default.aspx#.T3L7JNmt-So

[robh539]

We thought you Madlanders might like to come to Essex for this event - they've got a slow riding competition set up for you! :):):)


http://www.essexairambulance.uk.com/CharityEvents/EssexMotorcycleShow/tabid/169/language/en-GB/Default.aspx#.T3L7JNmt-So


How far i it? You saying were slow or were slow? ;)

[Littlepeahead]

It's in Colchester, so I reckon if you all set off now you might just make it by 29th April, via France.

[robh539]

lmao France I wish.

[speedplay]

It's in Colchester, so I reckon if you all set off now you might just make it by 29th April, via France.



Where the hell is colchester?!

[F4LL3N]

Where the hell is colchester?!

Lol :) I used to study there, east essex

[speedplay]

Lol :) I used to study there, east essex

Sarcasm was obviously lost...:rolleyes:

[robh539]

Sarcasm was obviously lost...:rolleyes:

Your just no good at it, you will get it some day ;)

[F4LL3N]

Well I thought it might have been, but you'd be amazed at how many people don't know towns in Essex...

[speedplay]

There's towns in Essex?!

[aliwakeskate]

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2686093

Ali, first refusal on TEC? No pressure though someone else will if you don't fancy it.



I'll take on TEC :smt023. I likes it at the back. I'll have my sat nav with the route in it as well.

Good luck with the house move Col and see you in a couple of weeks!

Al

[ravingdavis]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD
8. Tommy H - I'm well slow so could take over TEC is Rob fancies a break.
9. Fallen
10. Paiste
11. RDs Old Man.
12. A German.

[NTECUK]

There's towns in Essex?!
Essex has been awarded a city now.
Even though its tiny ....

[rusty76]

On our rideout?

Ok i guess he hadnt said he'd come, still, shouldve told us :)

Sorry peeps, missed this one, I've been busy

Anyway, as you've seen me and Mrs Spiers will be travelling slowly around Cadwell Park on the 7th. If you're on a ride out why not pop up and laugh at us. Very nice roads between Melton and Cadwell

[F4LL3N]

Looks like a wet one this Saturday all!

[Specialone]

Looks like a wet one this Saturday all!

Nope, cloudy but dry hopefully.

I probably won't go if weather is poo tbh.

[F4LL3N]

Ah ok my weather app is reporting rain, hopefully it will get it wrong!

[ravingdavis]

Weather.co.uk gives it a 10% chance of rain so hopefully it should be a reasonable if slightly cold day. If it's ****ing it down I won't go else I'll be there.

[-Ralph-]

Cloudy but dry for Kettering too, which is about half way between where we starting, and where we are going.

[-Ralph-]

TomTom ITN File for the rideout attached. You'll need to download it and rename if from .txt to .itn before copying to the right folder on your TomTom. See you all Saturday!! :)

[Specialone]

Col, can you email me the route please, it's too complicated to change ;)

[-Ralph-]

Tut! Good job I'm still in the pub where I have wifi eh???

;-)

[F4LL3N]

I'll just follow =p garmin sat navs are a pain as proven with the Normandy routes!

[speedplay]

Tut! Good job I'm still in the pub where I have wifi eh???

;-)


Who let you back in ?!

[Specialone]

Any of you west side posse wanna meet me enroute to long itch?

[ravingdavis]

1. -Ralph-
2. SP1
3. Rob (subject to being able to leg my leg over) TEC suits me.
4. MH19
5. Slowplay (subject to robh not getting his leg over)
6. Aliwakeskate
7. RD
8. Tommy H - I'm well slow so could take over TEC is Rob fancies a break.
9. Fallen
10. Paiste
11. RDs Old Man.
12. A German.
13. Jon

Christ, I seem to be bringing a few non-forumites with me on this ride...

[Specialone]

Have you told them it's good forum etiquette that new riders to the posse buys everybody's breakfast? :)

[robh539]

Chaps im out for tomorrow sadley, something more pressing has come up. Have fun and ride safe all :)

[speedplay]

Chaps im out for tomorrow sadley, something more pressing has come up. Have fun and ride safe all :)


Hope she's worth it ;)

[ravingdavis]

Have you told them it's good forum etiquette that new riders to the posse buys everybody's breakfast? :)

heh. You can try tell them if you like.... Don't come crying to me when they tell you where to put your etiquette.

[aliwakeskate]

Any of you west side posse wanna meet me enroute to long itch?

I'll met you at Long Itch as gotta drop something off on the way in Redditch.

[MisterTommyH]

Any of you west side posse wanna meet me enroute to long itch?

Stonebridge?

[Specialone]

heh. You can try tell them if you like.... Don't come crying to me when they tell you where to put your etiquette.

That's not the type of people we want on our rideouts I think :(

[Specialone]

Stonebridge?

Yep, 8.50-9.00?

[MisterTommyH]

Yup.

[F4LL3N]

Have I told you I'm a poor student? :p

[speedplay]

Have I told you I'm a poor student? :p


And?!