Largs Ice Cream Run

[carelesschucca]

Ok folks,

I was thinking about having the largs Ice Cream run early March. How does Sunday 3rd sound to you guys?

I have two route ideas, neither of them ace if you ask me (but you usually don't)

Option A - http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Hein+Gericke+Ltd,+Great+Western+Road,+G lasgow&daddr=Carbeth+Inn,+Glasgow+to:Haul+Rd%2FA817+to:He lls+Glen+to:A815+to:Largs&hl=en&sll=56.01297,-4.678802&sspn=0.462143,1.056061&geocode=FcmNVAMdR8m-_yFzlkz8WoKVCikhUwTgMUSISDFzlkz8WoKVCg%3BFcg4VgMdq F29_yGIJIAF1O3ugimtrWPAvjiISDGIJIAF1O3ugg%3BFT90Vw MdhX-3_w%3BFVvMWQMdK7m0_ylJiCAPIg-JSDH-D2aja7Sqyw%3BFeGMVgMdJzK0_w%3BFbdWUwMdMru1_ylNxPgO U7iJSDFmSL6KUtRgQA&oq=dunoon+ferr&mra=ls&t=m&z=10 taking the chance on the Rest and be thankful and heading that way from Gericke, heading over the ferry at Dunoon and then down to Largs.


Option B - http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=j%26S+hamilton&daddr=Strathaven+to:Muirkirk+to:Stewarton+to:Lugto n+to:Largs&hl=en&ll=55.652023,-4.456329&spn=0.466452,1.056061&sll=55.741801,-4.456329&sspn=0.465382,1.056061&geocode=FSUXUwMdRyPC_yEb2yyg2IQIcSlRD7BWNBWISDEb2y yg2IQIcQ%3BFeuKUQMdvfvB_ylZB1hkNBSISDG7cqUIuwaeww% 3BFYg4TwMdo_PB_ykN-kP-BCKISDF07JEOTwfBDQ%3BFdWbUQMdzSC7_ynFOOzDmDSISDELv 6BOUQewBw%3BFWqMUgMd8dq6_ylvkkr-DDWISDGX1_eEkXNC4w%3BFbdWUwMdMru1_ylNxPgOU7iJSDFmS L6KUtRgQA&oq=muirkirk&mra=ls&t=m&z=10 Starting Heading from J&S hamilton and heading down to deepest darkest Ayrshire (being honest not been on some of those roads in years)

Let me know what you think about it? If anyone has a route idea post it up :)

Possibles for run :)

carelesschucca
dawn07
peterco
Tiger 55
combatfred
AJC
STRAMASHER
Gixxer1
Bibio (two chances)

Siii - meet up at Largs.

[The Guru]

So far Sunday 3rd is good for me. And option A.

[dawn07]

Sounds good to me! Option A please :D

[SIII]

Option B, if you do A, I'll probably do B an meet you @ Largs!

[Bibio]

weather dependent with me as it's a fair old trek just to get to either start but if i did come it would be option B.

[peterco]

3rd seems ok,
both options,

[JamesMio]

Vote for route A from me, but only because that A815 road gives me a very significant semi.

[The Guru]

Fek.. I'm a no go. Mrs Guru just reminded me we're away for the weekend.

[Tiger 55]

The ferry one, the ferry one! Whoo hoo, land hoy Cap'n! Splice the luffing strake Mr Chucca, we sail for Largs!

Every rideout should involve a ferry crossing.

[combatfred]

Either one for me dude.

[AJC]

Should be free for this and yeah either route is fine.

[STRAMASHER]

I rarely venture north so I would vote for up n' round n' some ferry action.

Going to a gig the nicht before but should be ok for the run as its ambient mumbo-jumbo mumblers Sigur Ros. So chances of getting trashed: Nil. :cool:

[Gixxer1]

I should be good for this, no kids AND no work :) may need someone to show me how to ride again by this time though as I haven't even sat my butt on the bike since september :(
I'd prob go for route A.

[carelesschucca]

List of Possible riders added to inital post...

[yoda650]

I'm up for either route.

[scandalthegood]

I'd be up for option A

[combatfred]

I'm out of this guys.
Working in Johannesburg for a month from end of Feb. Must have pi**ed my boss off again.

Hope you all have a good 'un.

[WeegieBlue]

I may well come along to this one, wife permitting. Think I did this with a few folk a while back and the ferry one was ace. This was taken on the way I believe...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/ydynu8y8.jpg

[SIII]

Welcome back Weegie, think I was with you on that one in 2011. What bike you got now?

[punyXpress]

Hey Weegie - did you ever send the money for that frame bolt?
May 2011

[combatfred]

And I though Captain Weegie had moved down south!

[WeegieBlue]

SIII - you were. We met you on the way out. Was cold but a good wee day! Getting an SV thou in a couple of weeks. Just waiting on delivery.

PunyXpress - I can't even remember! If I didn't then I shall. PM me.

CombatFred - no mate, was just working down south but still living in EK. Did a 6 month stint in Milton Keynes, 8 months in Newcastle and now based out of Edinburgh. Joys of self employment!

[carelesschucca]

Possibles for run :)

carelesschucca
dawn07
peterco
Tiger 55
AJC
STRAMASHER
Gixxer1
Bibio (two chances)

Siii - meet up at Largs.

Ok folks a wee reminder that the ice cream run is now less than two weeks away. Dunno who's still up for it. :-)

We should have gone yesterday to be honest. Not to worry 3rd of March will be a fine day too.

[TheFuriousT]

I would be up for this! Route A :D

Should be fun! :P

[SIII]

Still planning on taking a wee run up on the day. Will keep in touch on the day to try get there around the same time.:smt041

Might have a couple of others in tow, we like ice-cream:clown:

[Dave81]

I might be up for this, if it's ok to tag along of course. Weather permitting as it looks to be 5+ hours in the saddle.

[SIII]

All welcome Dave, just let chucca know if you are coming along or not!

[Dave81]

Ace, I'll confirm nearer the time.

[Dougs]

Went for a ride to Largs yesterday with a couple of mates there was quite a lot of bikes there.
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/dougiestewart/F8BD5C71-F93B-4009-A292-759F0D3E170B-1653-0000014743474E3F.jpg

[RenegadeMaster]

outside morrisons ehhhhhhh

[WeegieBlue]

You can pop me on the list. Fingers crossed the weather will be alright as I'm not enjoying my commutes to Edinburgh at 6am just now :(

[fenjer]

Oh dear, I plan to have a ridiculous hangover that day. Shame. Probably for the best, don't want to be the token yellow sv that hits the deck lol have a great run guys.

[AJC]

We are still good to come along!

[carelesschucca]

Ok so it looks like its going to be Option A for the Ice Cream Run.

Meeting at Gericke at 10:00 am sound ok for a sharp 10:30 departure.

Option A (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Hein+Gericke+Ltd,+Great+Western+Road,+G lasgow&daddr=Carbeth+Inn,+Glasgow+to:Haul+Rd%2FA817+to:He lls+Glen+to:A815+to:Largs&hl=en&sll=56.01297,-4.678802&sspn=0.462143,1.056061&geocode=FcmNVAMdR8m-_yFzlkz8WoKVCikhUwTgMUSISDFzlkz8WoKVCg%3BFcg4VgMdq F29_yGIJIAF1O3ugimtrWPAvjiISDGIJIAF1O3ugg%3BFT90Vw MdhX-3_w%3BFVvMWQMdK7m0_ylJiCAPIg-JSDH-D2aja7Sqyw%3BFeGMVgMdJzK0_w%3BFbdWUwMdMru1_ylNxPgO U7iJSDFmSL6KUtRgQA&oq=dunoon+ferr&mra=ls&t=m&z=10) - We'll have a wee break at The Pit Stop Dinner, then obviously another when we get the ferry. The on to Largs for ice cream. :smt041

Possibles for run;

carelesschucca
dawn07
peterco
Tiger 55
AJC
TheFuriousT
STRAMASHER
Gixxer1
WeegieBlue
Bibio (two chances)

Siii - meet up at Largs.

Please note - Hangovers are not a viable excuse for not coming out, can org members please move their b-days to non-rideout weekends thank you!

[Dougs]

outside morrisons ehhhhhhh

Aye m8 one of the guys wanted to know where the cruise liners leave from was just heading down to show him.

[TheFuriousT]

Just realised I will be working night shift on the Saturday before this......so going to pull a sicky.....or I am going brave it lol.

Decisions decisions haha

[AJC]

Wont be taking as much of a chance on the rest and be thankful as the diversion road is now ready:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-21581326

Happy days...

[sputnik]

Way hey, stick me down for this - household border agency has granted me a green card for the day. Is it really a year since the last one? I can't update the list on current device though.

[Kilted Ginger]

I've friends staying that weekend but if they leave early enough on the SUNDAY I'll head down amd meet you for an ice cream at Largs.

[Gixxer1]

Sorry guys, just to let you know incase I don't turn up on Sunday. I may be out of this :((
Was at physio today as i've hurt my back at work and it's pretty damn sore but i'll wait n see how it goes. Was relly looking forward to getting a decent run. :(

[STRAMASHER]

Had a wee bop n' blat on the sv this afternoon. 1st time out in 12weeks, a record for me.

Arrived back bouncing. Bikes are "BRILLIANT!!!"


Can't wait for the decent run oot on Sunday. Barroombah! :riding: :cool:

[Blue Flame]

Might be able to come along. Pass applied for.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

[Tiger 55]

Bikes are "BRILLIANT!!!"

What he said. :D

[WeegieBlue]

I won't be at this which is annoying as the weather has been awesome this week. Forgot I have a wedding Saturday so won't be in a fit state on Sunday.

[SIII]

Ride safe guys an I'll see you @ Nardini's.

Watch out for the polis around the rest n' be thankful. They like to hide at the bottom of the hill, just as you turn left onto A815 for Dunoon. HERE
(https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=dunoon&hl=en&ll=56.247047,-4.919888&spn=0.023749,0.084543&sll=54.942378,-3.931818&sspn=0.024552,0.084543&hnear=Dunoon,+Argyll+and+Bute,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=56.247047,-4.919888&panoid=9UrKqLIUUYjd_UUEqIwVFA&cbp=12,270,,0,0)

[Tiger 55]

OK, it's very nearly 5am, just thrown out the last of the birthday party hangers on. I'm not going to make it.

Sorry Dean. :-(

[peterco]

Not going to make this today,
Not feeling great with my chest this morning.

[Blue Flame]

That's me back and the bike washed and tucked away for the night. Thoroughly enjoyed the run today. :cool:

[SIII]

Bike jet washed, dryed and covered.

Bloody nice ice-cream that.

[AJC]

Bike parked in car park and left as is...

Good run, cheers boys (and girls)!

[TheFuriousT]

That ice-cream was excellent :D Bike is now back in it's bed after it's shower.

[STRAMASHER]

Good joint SV/Strumpet owners club run today.

Top Gear then bed, dreaming of dry roads!

[sputnik]

Thanks for a great run guys n gals. Nice to put a few forum names to faces. Didn't see my stalker on the way home - hope you found the way back ok!

Bike unwashed - it'll only be back out tomorrow anyway - chicken roasted, 20 shirts ironed, kids in bath, wine being drunk, pleasantly knackered.

[crashtester]

Hey, today I drove with you on blue SV and just registered here on forum. Nice to meet you here.

And sorry for the potentially dangerous situation when someone apparently turned toward his home and I did not notice in time...

PS.sputnik why do u have ussr picture on the avatar?

[SIII]

Don't worry about it bud, just keep working on your observations.
Good to meet you, get yourself signed up for the GM Loch Ness.

[sputnik]

Nice to meet you too. It wouldn't be a Sunday run without at least one late junction, slamming on the brakes, slidey back wheel incident::rolleyes::! Hope you enjoyed yourself anyway.

As for the CCCP space logo, no good reason other than it kind of fitted with the Sputnik thing. Why sputnik, i hear you ask? No good reason for that either, although i did once have a cat called sputnik. Why? Er, no good reason!:mrgreen:

[crashtester]

sputnik,
I`m asking just because i was born in ussr and i`m here in glasgow only from january-that is why it is sometimes hard for me to understand speech:(
But i`m trying to improve my skills both in riding and speaking:cheers:

[Tiger 55]

Glasgow? Boy are you in the wrong place to learn good english! :-)

добро пожаловать

[crashtester]

According to your words "are you" instead of "you are" I see you know what you say :)

[sputnik]

Give Crashtester some credit, he managed to escape Glasgow for the day so he briefly stood a fighting chance of improving his English.

...unfortunately he came out with a bunch of .Org-ers... epic fail!:rolleyes:

[crashtester]

right ;)
and when is the next `epic fai`l? :)

[carelesschucca]

When someone else takes charge of it...

Bike was washed today after work (started to feel guilty about leaving her all dirty)

It was good to meet everyone again (or for the first time) one time on a run I'll get my head out of my @rse and actually calm down a bit and say hello and talk to everyone and maybe even one day I'll remember everyones name...

[The Guru]

...maybe even one day I'll remember everyones name...

Whatever Dave.

[Kate SV650]

Didn't see my stalker on the way home - hope you found the way back ok!


You're lucky Sputnik - my stalking abilities failed me on this occasion! I was last to leave the petrol station in Largs and kinda got caught up in a string of traffic (a kind lorry drived flashed me out or it would have been worse), but as I was heading up to the traffic lights they turned to red. Once I got right up the hill , I could see you were all long gone. Long story short, I ended up in erm, ahem...Port Glasgow! I know, I know, it is all rather embarrassing! Ended up on a wee B road that I have never been on before, so wasn't all bad.

Dawn - I thought you were going to come along for the run? You should of, as it was all good fun. I'm sure I still owe you a coffee!

Crash tester - it all becomes clear now! I thought as we hadn't met before I would say "hello" and shake hands, but I can remember your wee face - you probably thought I was trying to steal your phone! LOL. Good for you for not disappearing there and then!

Anyway, had great fun boys and girls. Thanks!

[AJC]

Thinking back my poor little 4 cylinder Honda was feeling rather out of place in the Suzuki/Triumph 2/3 cylinder mix!... Do I need to buy a Triumph now?...

[crashtester]

Crash tester - it all becomes clear now! I thought as we hadn't met before I would say "hello" and shake hands, but I can remember your wee face - you probably thought I was trying to steal your phone! LOL.
Well not exactly as this:)
Just didn`t understand you:-k

[sputnik]

but as I was heading up to the traffic lights they turned to red. Once I got right up the hill , I could see you were all long gone. Long story short, I ended up in erm, ahem...Port Glasgow!


Ooops, I feel a bit bad that you were deserted. I had looked back at one point and thought you were a few bikes behind but then realised (many miles) later that it wasn't you at all and wondered if you'd opted for a scenic route home. Turns out you had!

Fortunately none of the rest of us would call ourselves gentlemen anyway, so we won't feel too bad about it...

[crashtester]

When someone else takes charge of it...

I don`t see any problems with the organization.
I liked the route we used last time-if somebody know it or have navigator we may run this Sunday on this route as well.
What others feel about it?

[carelesschucca]

I'm just busy organising other things and playing in warmer climes so I can't organise things.

Hence the begging thread (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=195603)

C'mon guys googlemaps is your friend :)

[Kate SV650]

Fortunately none of the rest of us would call ourselves gentlemen anyway, so we won't feel too bad about it...

There's nothing to feel bad about! Although, can I just point out, when I stuck in that post last night, that was not me just arriving home from Sundays run!!LOL

[TheRamJam]

No pictures from this run

Am disappointed in all of you, was looking forward to seeing some cones :-)

[Artful]

No pictures from this run

Am disappointed in all of you, was looking forward to seeing some cones :-)

+1

Poor show !! Poor show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AJC]

I had a tub! just sayin...

[carelesschucca]

was looking forward to seeing some cones :-)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3jW0RQXqgBM/UCqtxZm1wRI/AAAAAAAABNU/E6HoM--jGF0/s1600/Traffic+Cone.jpg

[crashtester]

Enjoy

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[SIII]

Love them Harley boots!

[TheRamJam]

ahaha

Good lad, weather looked brisk :-)

[Tiger 55]

Spot the SV!

[combatfred]

Nice pics guys & a nice wee turnout.
Wish I coulda been there.

[dawn07]

Sorry guys, I'm a forgetful menopausal f*d!
Was visting my mother in LARGS when I kept thinking " I should be doing something today"? Only realised when I was driving out of Largs and you all passed me on other side of road! Duh!!:(:smt089
Sorry Kate, would have been great having a coffee and seeing you again x
HRT anyone?!:shock:

[punyXpress]

. . is that an ice cream flavour? ;)

[dawn07]

Yes PE, Nardinis make it especially for me!!! 3litre tub here I come! Haha x;)

[punyXpress]

Does it do anything for blokes ( of a certain age ) ?

[Gixxer1]

Some good pics guys & looks like the weather was ok too. Wish i could have went but sure I'll make the next ride out :)