View Full Version : Anyone out this weekend?
Weather supposed to stay dry. Anyone fancy a rideout?
metalhead19
20-03-12, 08:37 PM
I might be about, if i am will be up for a rideout
-Ralph-
20-03-12, 09:03 PM
Bike is back on the road. I'll be working most of the weekend, packing boxes and flat packing furniture for my house move next weekend, but I'd be happy to get out on the bike, but I can only make it for half a day.
Specialone
20-03-12, 09:43 PM
Possibly, gotta watch my miles on the sprint though cos I can't afford to put new boots on it before Normandy.
sounds good, what sort of area are we looking at? stratford run maybe?
Half day Saturday good then?
-Ralph-
20-03-12, 09:53 PM
Yep, Saturday morning is good with me.
Specialone
20-03-12, 09:54 PM
Half day Saturday good then?
Don't mind longer tbh just not massive miles.
I may even come on my drz.
-Ralph-
20-03-12, 10:00 PM
I will bug out round about lunchtime, because we do have a lot to do, and if I bugger off all day my wife won't be letting me in the new house!
Shall we meet at long itch? Say around 10. On Phone at the mo but thinking of doing something like the route I suggested to Kelly Jo a few topics down
robh539
20-03-12, 10:24 PM
Ah bugger, i will be far to hung over on saturday to play out, Or thats the plan. Sod laws the weathers nice this weekend but im not changing my plans, Have fun guys :)
Just a quick suggestion for a route. If anyone has any other ideas then feel free to air them
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Long+Itchington,+UK&daddr=51.95797,-1.43021+to:51.80059,-1.68086+to:51.77447,-1.80194+to:51.726182,-1.944131+to:51.8243003,-2.0359158+to:51.87312,-2.05228+to:51.9729,-1.94794+to:52.037334,-1.8259727+to:Stratford-upon-Avon,+UK&hl=en&ll=52.032218,-1.621857&spn=0.660694,1.234589&sll=52.027994,-1.788025&sspn=0.330377,0.617294&geocode=FabKHQMdKbnq_ymJMN2iODd3SDFbmLeUP4gn_A%3BF dLQGAMdPi3q_ykVoudhktZ2SDEgL1DMI4sNEw%3BFQ5qFgMdJF rm_ymHrp8WpDFxSDGQTXLMI4sNEw%3BFQYEFgMdLIHk_ylvcLG ItztxSDFvlhToWIYadw%3BFWZHFQMdvVXi_yl1bL4ekxVxSDFQ IgiGJ4sNEw%3BFazGFgMdNe_g_ykhvIlWThdxSDHn3um5uuVtM Q%3BFWCFFwMdSK_g_ymdtBVsMBpxSDGBzJUAANy4zg%3BFSQLG QMd3Ebi_ymJ0hVEhh9xSDFkCawmNuvzbg%3BFdYGGgMdTCPk_y mlryzi6dhwSDEw1yvMI4sNEw%3BFfJhHAMd9u7l_yk3gBj4I8V wSDF3mUHPbYgxrw&oq=stratford&mra=dpe&mrsp=8&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8&t=m&z=10
metalhead19
21-03-12, 01:08 PM
Route looks good to me. Was hoping for a lie in on saturday, but am happy to meet at Long Itch diner for 10.
Lazy sod, we can make it later if you like, I am free all day. Depends on the others really.
-Ralph-
21-03-12, 03:21 PM
Just a quick suggestion for a route. If anyone has any other ideas then feel free to air them
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Long+Itchington,+UK&daddr=51.95797,-1.43021+to:51.80059,-1.68086+to:51.77447,-1.80194+to:51.726182,-1.944131+to:51.8243003,-2.0359158+to:51.87312,-2.05228+to:51.9729,-1.94794+to:52.037334,-1.8259727+to:Stratford-upon-Avon,+UK&hl=en&ll=52.032218,-1.621857&spn=0.660694,1.234589&sll=52.027994,-1.788025&sspn=0.330377,0.617294&geocode=FabKHQMdKbnq_ymJMN2iODd3SDFbmLeUP4gn_A%3BF dLQGAMdPi3q_ykVoudhktZ2SDEgL1DMI4sNEw%3BFQ5qFgMdJF rm_ymHrp8WpDFxSDGQTXLMI4sNEw%3BFQYEFgMdLIHk_ylvcLG ItztxSDFvlhToWIYadw%3BFWZHFQMdvVXi_yl1bL4ekxVxSDFQ IgiGJ4sNEw%3BFazGFgMdNe_g_ykhvIlWThdxSDHn3um5uuVtM Q%3BFWCFFwMdSK_g_ymdtBVsMBpxSDGBzJUAANy4zg%3BFSQLG QMd3Ebi_ymJ0hVEhh9xSDFkCawmNuvzbg%3BFdYGGgMdTCPk_y mlryzi6dhwSDEw1yvMI4sNEw%3BFfJhHAMd9u7l_yk3gBj4I8V wSDF3mUHPbYgxrw&oq=stratford&mra=dpe&mrsp=8&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8&t=m&z=10
Where is the first stop after Banbury?
Hadn't really thought about stops.
There is a nice Tea Shop and an Ice Cream Van in Bibury (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=bibury+trout+farm&hl=en&ll=51.760111,-1.836605&spn=0.020772,0.038581&sll=51.516007,-0.776596&sspn=0.335856,0.617294&hq=bibury+trout+farm&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=51.760284,-1.836184&panoid=FcJK-TI0htBxO2coJvFz1g&cbp=12,332.77,,0,16.32) but as you can see from the picture it can get overrun with japanese tourists. There is a Macees in Cirencester as well.
Specialone
21-03-12, 06:09 PM
Lazy sod, we can make it later if you like, I am free all day. Depends on the others really.
Not later, lazy **** can get out of bed :rolleyes:
metalhead19
21-03-12, 07:18 PM
Not later, lazy **** can get out of bed :rolleyes:
Not sure i want to know whats behind those stars! ;)
-Ralph-
21-03-12, 08:04 PM
OK, I'm going to come over for breakfast, say hello, then bug out and head for home at Banbury.
Specialone
22-03-12, 09:16 AM
Not sure i want to know whats behind those stars! ;)
Nothing you dont already know lol ;)
MisterTommyH
22-03-12, 09:20 AM
Might be up for this.
Specialone
22-03-12, 09:35 AM
Might be up for this.
Yay, experience the long itch for the first time :)
-Ralph-
22-03-12, 09:56 AM
Would be good to see you Tommy if you fancy making the trip down.
-Ralph-
22-03-12, 09:57 AM
Weather forecast on Met Office website for West Midlands for Saturday, BIG SUNSHINES and 16 degrees!
MisterTommyH
22-03-12, 10:04 AM
It might even be time to change the back protector from the textiles to the leather jacket then!
Specialone
22-03-12, 10:16 AM
It might even be time to change the back protector from the textiles to the leather jacket then!
Ive got a alpine stars protective vest now with front foam pads and a full on back protector, never can be too careful :)
MisterTommyH
22-03-12, 10:23 AM
I've just got a forcefield insert, but it's a pain to change over so sometimes i 'suffer' in the wrong jacket until it's time to change.
I probably wont be eating at the diner so if anyone is planning on having a full English there it's probably a good idea to get there a bit earlier as their service can be a little slow at times.
Shall we aim for a 10:30 departure.
Better put names down so we don't leave without you.
so add your name below if you are definitely coming.
1. L3nny
-Ralph-
22-03-12, 10:48 AM
1. L3nny
2. -Ralph-
3.
-Ralph-
22-03-12, 11:19 AM
OK, I'm going to come over for breakfast, say hello, then bug out and head for home at Banbury.
Screw this, I'm coming with you.
Screw this, I'm coming with you.
:thumright:
Specialone
22-03-12, 12:38 PM
I probably wont be eating at the diner so if anyone is planning on having a full English there it's probably a good idea to get there a bit earlier as their service can be a little slow at times.
Shall we aim for a 10:30 departure.
How can you not want a brekkie? Not turned gay have you? ;)
As I've had a full monty this morning I will only have a sarnie on Saturday tbh.
Specialone
22-03-12, 12:39 PM
1. L3nny
2. -Ralph-
3. SP1
4.
-Ralph-
22-03-12, 12:45 PM
I will only have a sarnie on Saturday tbh.
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How can you not want a brekkie? Not turned gay have you? ;)
As I've had a full monty this morning I will only have a sarnie on Saturday tbh.
Bent as a four pound note!
Gotta save myself for the cream tea, ice cream and Macdonalds later!
Specialone
22-03-12, 12:50 PM
Bent as a four pound note!
Gotta save myself for the cream tea, ice cream and Macdonalds later!
Hey, joking apart, that's a good call, I ****ing love cream teas :)
Cheers Lenny, got me looking forward to this now :)
metalhead19
22-03-12, 01:05 PM
1. L3nny
2. -Ralph-
3. SP1
4. MH19
5.
-Ralph-
23-03-12, 02:28 PM
That's tomorrows route in the TomTom.
I not sure we'll need to worry about lead and TEC if there is just a few of us, but if you want a TEC Lenny I'm more than happy.
Talking about TomTom's, there's a Tom and a Tommy missing from the attendees list. You still thinking about coming guys?
Well the pace will be pretty sedate so if there are only 4 of us and one knows the way and 2 have sat navs then we should be fine.
Just to get Phil excited, here is a pic I found of my mate last time I went to the tea rooms in Bibury. He was 9 stone before!
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/26017_418566140902_582995902_5629498_4387276_n.jpg
Specialone
23-03-12, 03:06 PM
I likey :)
I'm actually looking forward to this, should be good :)
speedplay
23-03-12, 03:10 PM
Might join you guys for a brekkie and see how I feel after.
Not in the mood for riding but am for a fry up!
MisterTommyH
23-03-12, 03:15 PM
1. L3nny
2. -Ralph-
3. SP1
4. MH19
5. Tommy H
6.
I know it's probably on the route but I'm lazy. Can someone give me a post-code for Long Itch Cafe?
Specialone
23-03-12, 03:17 PM
Hey Tom, wanna meet me enroute?
MisterTommyH
23-03-12, 03:19 PM
Can do. Where's easiest place to meet? Round your way I only know the Bassetts Pole, Belfrey, J9 etc....
Specialone
23-03-12, 04:36 PM
I live by the Nec, 5 mins away.
Would you come down on m6?
aliwakeskate
23-03-12, 04:54 PM
Room for a slow one?
1. L3nny
2. -Ralph-
3. SP1
4. MH19
5. Tommy H
6. Aliwakeskate
7.
MisterTommyH
23-03-12, 05:14 PM
Yup, I can do. Meet at the NEC M6 junction?
aliwakeskate
23-03-12, 05:17 PM
Yup, I can do. Meet at the NEC M6 junction?
I could meet you and Phil there as well.
Specialone
23-03-12, 05:38 PM
How about here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=The+Long+Itch+Diner,+Southam+Road,+Southam&hl=en&ll=52.445786,-1.688045&spn=0.000003,0.00283&sll=52.312257,-1.348572&sspn=0.249772,0.724411&oq=long+itch+diner&hq=The+Long+Itch+Diner,&hnear=Southam+Rd,+Long+Itchington,+Southam+CV47+9Q Y,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=52.445786,-1.688045&panoid=TCb37T36Tg_oton6UZnEZw&cbp=12,131.84,,0,21.5)?
Want a quick route to long itch or a combo of quick and reasonable roads?
aliwakeskate
23-03-12, 05:51 PM
Toby Carvery pub roundabout in the car park? No problem for me. Quick route to long itch would be fine.
We getting a bit of brekky at long itch I hope! What time shall we meet up?
Specialone
23-03-12, 05:53 PM
Best to meet on the island as sometimes car park has security gates on.
Quick blast down the m6 is quickest, takes 30 mins from there.
aliwakeskate
23-03-12, 06:19 PM
Sounds good to me. 9:30? Should give us half hour to get a butty at long itch.
Specialone
23-03-12, 06:23 PM
I'd say 9.15 to be safe as bossy Lenny won't wait if long itch are busy and we don't get our food on time ;)
aliwakeskate
23-03-12, 06:36 PM
I'll be there on the island where you put the google link between 9 and 9:15 then to be sure. Looking forward to it!
Specialone
23-03-12, 06:57 PM
I'll be there on the island where you put the google link between 9 and 9:15 then to be sure. Looking forward to it!
Cool :)
Ok with you tomster?
MisterTommyH
23-03-12, 07:00 PM
Timings fine but for some reason that link is just going to the Long Itch Diner on maps...
Edit: Ignote that. I know where I'm going now. See you tomorrow.
-Ralph-
24-03-12, 08:11 AM
Will be taking the motorway to Long Itch by the look of it. Still can't see the other side of the road for fog here.
Specialone
24-03-12, 08:15 AM
Will be taking the motorway to Long Itch by the look of it. Still can't see the other side of the road for fog here.
Same here, i can just about see the houses on the other side of the street atm but its improving all the time.
Cheers for the itn route Col, i have added some more waypoints though as i know how tomtom will try and take you at junctions where there might be a quicker way.
Fruity-ya-ya
24-03-12, 08:18 AM
Will be taking the motorway to Long Itch by the look of it. Still can't see the other side of the road for fog here.
Darn it!
Had I spotted this yesterday I would not have agreed to going shopping with the wife.
I reckon it would only be an hour down the M1 and I could have got to you lot at the diner :(
Never mind, at least I can go and spend some money I haven't got on some carp I don't need.:rolleyes:
Have fun, be good.
Fruity-ya-ya
24-03-12, 08:20 AM
Bit foggy!
And this years award for the biggest understatement of the year so far goes to.....;)
Specialone
24-03-12, 08:34 AM
Darn it!
Had I spotted this yesterday I would not have agreed to going shopping with the wife.
I reckon it would only be an hour down the M1 and I could have got to you lot at the diner :(
Never mind, at least I can go and spend some money I haven't got on some carp I don't need.:rolleyes:
Have fun, be good.
Well John, theres another in 2 weeks time, easter saturday if you fancy it?
It's burning off. Should be gone by the time we leave
Specialone
24-03-12, 08:40 AM
It's burning off. Should be gone by the time we leave
Just have to stay at the cafe longer ;)
Fruity-ya-ya
24-03-12, 08:56 AM
Well John, theres another in 2 weeks time, easter saturday if you fancy it?
I'll ask the boss! :D
Fruity-ya-ya
24-03-12, 09:15 AM
The woman from Delmonte she say no.
Apparently she would rather I take her and the boy for breakfast/dinner than me riding down the M1 for an hour (and I quote) 'wasting money to go to a diner when there are loads round here'.
'if you want to do something, finish the decorating then **** about with your mates on the bike'.
I think she's a bit hormonal this morning :rolleyes:
Fruity-ya-ya
24-03-12, 12:24 PM
Lol. I think the foetus must be on my side as she has now said I'm good to go.
I'll meet up in the diner, grab some grub, a quick bimble but then have to head back. See you in a fortnight then ;)
Just got home, good day's riding and perfect weather. Perfect for my first proper ride since last July.
Good to see you guys again and good to meet some new members.
Specialone
24-03-12, 05:11 PM
Yep I got back about 25 mins ago, really enjoyed today, nice pace, not stupid, perfect weather too :)
Cheers Lenny for sorting/leading :)
Specialone
24-03-12, 05:12 PM
Lol. I think the foetus must be on my side as she has now said I'm good to go.
I'll meet up in the diner, grab some grub, a quick bimble but then have to head back. See you in a fortnight then ;)
\\:D/ nice one :)
MisterTommyH
24-03-12, 05:39 PM
Yup,
Good day today. It was good to meet those of you that I hadn't met before.
SV ratio needs some work though.
SV's - 2
GSXRs - 1
Triumphs - 4
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz78/Thomas_Nathaniel_Hender/DSC03207.jpg
Best SV ratio I have ever seen on a rideout
-Ralph-
24-03-12, 05:41 PM
Great day, thanks Lenny!!
Phil and Lenny, in that photo you look like you're about to have a punch up!
aliwakeskate
24-03-12, 05:43 PM
Just got back, what a cracking day out! Good weather, good riding and good company. Great to catch up and to meet some new friends.
Thanks for organising today Lenny, mucho appreciated!!!
Specialone
24-03-12, 05:45 PM
Great day, thanks Lenny!!
Phil and Lenny, in that photo you look like you're about to have a punch up!
We was, for taking us down that green lane lol
speedplay
24-03-12, 06:24 PM
We're home!
Went via brackley to stop for a brew :)
Thanks for the great day out guys, was just what I needed and thanks for making Sam feel really welcome
too.
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http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/speedplay/MAdlanders%2024-03-12/DSC00409.jpg
Just one scone...?!
http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/speedplay/MAdlanders%2024-03-12/DSC00408.jpg
Nom!
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metalhead19
24-03-12, 09:59 PM
Was a really good day. Was good to catch up with everyone and Cheers Lenny for organising/leading
Specialone
25-03-12, 08:41 AM
My new satnag has trip stats now and I averaged 44mph overall yesterday apparently :)
It did say my max top speed was ** but I know I did at least ***.
-Ralph-
25-03-12, 09:03 AM
Oh F**k, I'm glad I'm on a diet (Shut it! I've been saving the calories all week for breakfast and that ice cream!)
I've lost 12lbs in the last 4 weeks, imagine what I looked like last month :(
Rob, that finger was for your insult of the week for this week, 'gray personality' :smt098
I do keep taking the pee and saying you have the wrong colour Triumph, but those two bikes at the back don't half look good :mrgreen: there's something very photogenic about a bright solid colour on a sports bike.
Euan just looked at Phil's picture with his cheeks sucked in, didn't recognise him, and said, "Daddy, who's that old man?" :lol: :smt046
-Ralph-
25-03-12, 09:06 AM
Haha, and Euan's just seen Phil's new avatar, pointed to the box and said in a incredulous tone with a puzzled face, "Daddy! WHAT is THAT?"
-Ralph-
25-03-12, 09:08 AM
Funny thinking about it, that so far he hasn't looked at my avatar and said "Daddy, what are those?"
Specialone
25-03-12, 09:11 AM
I used to like euan :(
I'm not in my 20's anymore I am an old man lol
metalhead19
25-03-12, 09:18 AM
I'm not in my 20's anymore I am an old man lol
Phil, you havent been in your 20s for a long while.....at least your finally coming to terms with it ;)
-Ralph-
25-03-12, 09:19 AM
When I pointed you out on the rest of the pictures he knew who you were and didn't think you were so old, it's just because in that one you had you cheeks sucked in and your cheek bones were showing, to a 4 year old that's what a old person looks like.
It's relatively old on this forum, but 41 is just middle aged, though think we're getting an insight into what you might look like in another 30 years there mate ;-)
Specialone
25-03-12, 09:37 AM
Mate, considering how the males in my family previously haven't got past 60 odd, I'll be happy with 20 more years ;)
I'm probably gonna spend more time with the sprint guys now, they aren't so ageist, I'm more like one of the youngest there :)
-Ralph-
25-03-12, 09:59 AM
My Uncle now in his early 60's was the first male to get past 52! Different generation we are in now, better heath awareness, better diet, better medicine, less smoking (though probably more drinking!).
speedplay
25-03-12, 10:01 AM
Mate, considering how the males in my family previously haven't got past 60 odd, I'll be happy with 20 more years ;)
Why would you want to reach 51?!
Specialone
25-03-12, 10:18 AM
Why would you want to reach 51?!
Cheers Rob, so you're saying I'm only 31 now, what a mate ! :)
speedplay
25-03-12, 10:27 AM
Blatant abuse of mod powers.
MisterTommyH
25-03-12, 10:33 AM
It hasn't taken long for the power to corrupt phil has it?
Specialone
25-03-12, 10:36 AM
When are you lot gonna get the message, the only 'perk' of being a mod is, any abuse directed my way will be toned down for the u rating (or to something i'll accept) :smt040
speedplay
25-03-12, 10:42 AM
It's not like I posted pics of you from gay grandad porn site is it...?!
Specialone
25-03-12, 11:01 AM
I hate you, you said that was our little secret.
speedplay
25-03-12, 11:51 AM
It's ok, just us and the rest of the Internet ;)
speedplay
25-03-12, 08:32 PM
Forgot to post this one up:-
http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/speedplay/photo-13.jpg
I think they must have expected us!
Specialone
25-03-12, 09:09 PM
Lol, how the hell would you even perform the other two, looks dangerous and impossible.
MisterTommyH
25-03-12, 10:30 PM
I understand what the bottom right one is getting at.....
but whats going on in the top right?
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