Ice cream Run 2012 [Archive] - SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum

appollo1

01-10-12, 09:18 PM

For those new to the org the annual Ice Cream Run takes place in December every year. I do believe that it has not taken place for the last 2 years due to bad weather and dangerous road conditions.

The normal routing is to meet at Kinross service station, stop off at Cupar bikes, then on to St Andrews for Ice Cream.

All being well i may be able to talk Mrs A into hosting whoever turns up with hot drinks and sandwiches afterwards (fingers crossed i stay in her good books til then).

carelesschucca

09-10-12, 09:43 AM

Ricky, any updates on this?

appollo1

10-10-12, 11:33 AM

Ricky, any updates on this?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=185117

Poll is up in another thread with a closing date of 17 Nov.

At the moment there are 2 dates that have the same number of votes.

Once the poll closes i will put up more information.

Tiger 55

11-10-12, 08:49 AM

I do believe that it has not taken place for the last 2 years due to bad weather and dangerous road conditions.

Bad weather and dangerous road conditions never stopped Blue Flame and peterco last year...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d5cde910-5f02-2ebe.jpg

JohnStMartin

11-10-12, 09:18 AM

that looks a bit scary.

carelesschucca

11-10-12, 09:27 AM

I gave up last year icy roads then blizzard conditions made me think better of it.

Was saved with a bacon butty and a cuppa on the way home by a star!

appollo1

13-10-12, 09:58 AM

Bump

Tiger 55

14-10-12, 11:45 AM

OK, we've seen what happens in the rare bad weather, let's remind ourselves what we can do when we put our Ecosse minds to it...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/suicidesam/IceCreamRun017.jpg

carelesschucca

14-10-12, 06:14 PM

:D

That was a great day!

appollo1

30-10-12, 10:49 PM

Bump

appollo1

09-11-12, 12:44 PM

back to the top as only a few days left to vote on the poll folks

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=185117

Stephen McG

14-11-12, 11:51 PM

Are you going to Janetta (I think that is how you spell it)
Many years ago, I saw they had Ice Cream Cakes for sale.
On Boxing day, I will be 60 (pause while you think I must have miscounted) and will be coming to a house in St Monans with all family for Xmas week.
If they still do these, I want one for a birthday cake.
Please let me know if they can still be bought and I will order one.
thanks in anticipation

SMcG in Glasgow

Tiger 55

15-11-12, 09:09 AM

Hey presto!

Linky (http://www.jannettas.co.uk/HTML_files/aboutus.html)

Stephen McG

15-11-12, 12:17 PM

Thanks Tiger
I have always wanted one of their cakes but knew that it would not survive the journey back to Glasgow.
St Andrews to St. Monans is probably about 20 mins.
I will get a photo of it and post after Xmas so that you all can drool.
SMcG

appollo1

16-11-12, 04:51 PM

yes they do still sell ice cream cakes.

can't see the link that Tiger has placed on here.

appollo1

19-11-12, 08:33 PM

Right folks the poll has now closed - thanks to everyone that voted.

I am not planning on organising a nice route to and from St Andrews as most of the roads around here are horrible at the moment with mud from the tractors going in and out of the fields.

It will be a meet up, get there, ice cream and depart type of outing.

The date that got the most votes is Sunday 2nd December.

Meet

Kinross Service Station at 10am for a 1015 depart.
M90 north to junction 8.
A91 through Auchtermuchty
Into Cupar. Stop for a quick re group at Cupar Bikes.
Leave Cupar Bikes at 11am (ish) into St Andrews.
Janettas Ice Cream shop in South Street for Ice Cream (coffee shop next door for those that want a hot drink as well)
Down to the sea front somewhere for a few photos and a group lunge pic.
Depart St Andrews and everyone go their own way. Depending how Mrs A is feeling there may be a possibility for everyone to come back to my house after the ice cream for a brew. Will only know that nearer the time.

Those that are coming from the West or further afield, may want to sort out a meet up so you can ride over together but i will leave that up to you to arrange.

Please put your name below if you are coming and where you will be meeting (Kinross, Cupar, St Andrews)

Names

Appollo1..........Kinross

Bibio

19-11-12, 11:07 PM

Cupar MC's don't open till 12.

appollo1

19-11-12, 11:38 PM

Cupar MC's don't open till 12.

Itinerary ammended to have a re group at Cupar bikes

peterco

20-11-12, 09:49 AM

Unable to come now,due to change in my shift patterns.

carelesschucca

20-11-12, 01:35 PM

Shame you can't make it Peter, I'm sure I can hear a terrible cough brewing that'll mean your off sick that day ;)

I'll be coming over the Clackmannanshire Bridge and up the A977 so can pick people up on the way. Won't being going very quickly as I'm bringing someone along on their wee 125 custom, so it'll be sensible speeds for me all day.

It's also weather dependant. There be no tears at my own stupidity like last years ice cream run

Names

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross

The Guru

20-11-12, 08:19 PM

Names

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (weather dependant [-o<)

AJC

21-11-12, 07:32 AM

I should be along either with the repaired (well, mostly repaired) CBR or going very slowly on the Diversion, which is, in fact... the slowest bike on the planet.. fact. Missus should be along too, who I assume is secretly hoping we take the Yamaha...

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (weather dependant [-o<)
AJC+Missus........Kinross

STRAMASHER

21-11-12, 07:56 AM

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (weather dependant [-o<)
AJC+Missus........Kinross
Stramasher........Kinross

combatfred

21-11-12, 11:56 AM

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (will be there RAIN OR SHINE)
AJC+Missus........Kinross
Stramasher........Kinross
Combatfred.......Kinross

JohnStMartin

21-11-12, 07:13 PM

HI, off duty is not out yet, but if i am off then i'll be meeting at cupar .

christoph

24-11-12, 09:04 PM

think i should be around if i get the bike in time.dont expect me to be as nippy as you lot though i'll just crawl up the back.

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (will be there RAIN OR SHINE)
AJC+Missus........Kinross
Stramasher........Kinross
Combatfred.......Kinross
christoph...........Kinross

Kirkybhoy

26-11-12, 12:01 AM

sputnik

29-11-12, 09:58 AM

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (will be there RAIN OR SHINE)
AJC+Missus........Kinross
Stramasher........Kinross
Combatfred........Kinross
christoph...........Kinross
Kirkybhoy..........Kinross
Sputnik.............Kinross

Forecast looks dry, if chilly... unless Monday's weather comes early, in which case rain, snow, cold! Either way, at least the ice cream won't be melting too fast.

combatfred

01-12-12, 12:35 PM

All streets in East Kilbride were freaking ice rinks this morning.
Keeping my fingers crossed for a slightly less icy morning tomorrow. Have even talked Wendy into coming.

munkygunn182

01-12-12, 02:14 PM

Appollo1............Kinross
careless +1........Kinross
The Guru...........Kinross (will be there RAIN OR SHINE)
AJC+Missus........Kinross
Stramasher........Kinross
Combatfred........Kinross
christoph...........Kinross
Kirkybhoy..........Kinross
Sputnik.............Kinross
Munky Gunn.......Leaving from S. Glasgow (pending ice)

carelesschucca

01-12-12, 02:14 PM

I'm thinking about taking the sensible option and staying in the house the streets in my area are very icy... Thinking that it only takes one patch of ice to ruin my day so warmth of the house is looking good.

munkygunn182

01-12-12, 02:27 PM

If the streets are overly icy when I leave the pub tonight, I shall abandon St Andrews, do a 180* turn, and straight back into the pub. Weather says S. Glasgow isn't to go above freezing tomorrow, so it's an iffy one for me anyway.

SIII

01-12-12, 05:40 PM

. Have even talked Wendy into coming.

At least you won't have to buy her an ice cream!
http://www.ramsrule.com/herd/addon.php?5,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fi mages.zaazu.com%2Fimg%2Fvomit-boy01-vomit-puke-sick-smiley-emoticon-000652-large.gif

STRAMASHER

01-12-12, 07:18 PM

Will wait and see what's its like at 9 the morra. About 50/50 at the mo'.

Where's the usual grey clouds and wet when you want it!?

Got snow in D&G last night coming home from the bike show. In her motah thank feck.

The Guru

01-12-12, 09:20 PM

Don't think I'd even make it out of my estate.. The roads have been like glass all day and probably be worse tonight. So unless there's some freak warm spell for tomorrow morning I'm out. :(

To the lunatics that do make it out :riding:... Stay a safe and enjoy your ice cream. :smt111

Kilted Ginger

01-12-12, 09:51 PM

Just a heads up guys, i went from stirling to Kinross and back today and the roads were VERY icy over about 40% of the run. Be careful out there.

appollo1

01-12-12, 10:50 PM

The main roads around st Andrews area are not too bad but the side roads are horrendous. Last night it rained then froze and hasn't defrosted all day. Not sure if I'll be able to get out my street. Will look in the morning and see.

andrewsmith

01-12-12, 10:51 PM

Just a heads up guys, i went from stirling to Kinross and back today and the roads were VERY icy over about 40% of the run. Be careful out there.

I second that one!

Newcastle was completely frozen up by 10pm last night and was still frozen in parts this afternoon.

STRAMASHER

02-12-12, 03:31 AM

I'm in and I'm out. Skating rink. Even in balmy Glasgow. Even exchanging my Sidis for Bauer Turbos ain't going to keep my SV on the straight and narrow.

Saving my possible cracks, chips and dislocations for Monday morning where at least I get paid for making the effort.

:smt069

Tiger 55

02-12-12, 07:49 AM

Just arrived at work, roads aren't too bad in Glasgow but it's minus 3!

One of my colleagues came in by bicycle from Lochwinnoch mind you so it can be done.

I'd go! If I lived in Cupar...

What KG said. :-)

AJC

02-12-12, 08:31 AM

Grrr I am kinda still up for this especially after doing work on my bike on Friday. However i have a cold, I can barely walk over the car park of our flats let alone drive over it, then I have a few streets to get over til the main road. Kirsty says its mad and she aint doing it, and forecast says it doesn't get over freezing all day really. So all in all its not worth the risk I spose... grumble!...

sputnik

02-12-12, 08:39 AM

Er, anyone still in then? ..... Anyone ... ?

I'm still game for it but not really planning on 'ice cream for one' .

appollo1

02-12-12, 08:43 AM

I know I put the poll up to arrange this but I'm going to bale out folks as the roads here are just sheet ice. I am not risking it as I won't even get off the side streets.
If anyone is going to go then be very careful. The A91 from dairsie to guardbridge is covered in mud.
Maybe plan next years ice cream run for September!!!

Dave81

02-12-12, 09:01 AM

Hi guys, I got my SV last Tue after passing mod2 and it's the only day I've been out on it. Was keeping an eye on this as it would have been nice to meet up. I'd like to do it in one piece though!

sputnik

02-12-12, 09:32 AM

Oh joy. Just been presented with a 'well if you are not going to St Andrews...' list of tedious domestic chores for the day.

This isn't about apportioning blame. But believe me, I'm holding you lot responsible for this!

carelesschucca

02-12-12, 09:35 AM

Any of you guys that are enthusiastic enough to give this a try. Be careful please be careful.

Hopefully we'll get out for the Largs ice cream run in the New Year!

christoph

02-12-12, 11:32 AM

well i decided to brave the elements on a bike! not the sv though,only had it 2 days and didnt want to chance it.heres the obligatory lunge shot....
11827
think i might have to acf50 this bike aswell.....
11828

Bibio

03-12-12, 10:52 AM

ooohhh no he's one of them road hogging lycra people.. burn him :-)

christoph

03-12-12, 12:42 PM

guilty your honour :tongue:.

besides its cheaper on fuel

christoph

07-12-12, 09:58 PM

having had a look at the weather for the weekend sunday looks quite pleasant,well above freezing the night before aswell.anyone reckon another attempt at the ice cream run should go ahead

Dave81

07-12-12, 10:09 PM

I had been planning to get out on Sunday too. Mind if I tag along?

appollo1

07-12-12, 10:30 PM

i wont be going on Sunday as it's my sons birthday so the family are going out for the day.

If you do go have fun and be safe. Watch out as some of the roads are still nasty.

christoph

08-12-12, 08:25 AM

I bet the wee one would enjoy one of those ice cream cakes Ricky ;).I'm sure we'll meet up some time.
looks like the cold is back next week so might be the last chance for a mild one for a while

Dave81

08-12-12, 05:46 PM

Was out for a blast down the dual carridgeway from kdy to lochgelly. Bike went from nice and shiney to black as f*ck in 10 mins. Decided since it was filthy I'd just potter about Glenrothes for an hour or so. Wasn't cold at all. I'll be out tomorrow and then the bikes getting cleaned thoroughly and tucked up. Anyone else out tomorrow, whether it be ice cream run or not?