Gmvii - 2014

[carelesschucca]

Ok folks I'm already working on next years GM.

Now, to give me a helping hand what do you want your GM experiance to be?

What kind of roads would you like? (fast and flowing, slow and single track or a mix of everything)
What kind of mileages would you like to do during the day? (Min and Max)
What kind of places would you like to stop? (great views for photos or places with facilities)
How long do you like to ride between each stop? (Time more important than mileage here)

I have two places that are looking good as a base for the weekends fun*

Anything you would like to say just shout (I can always take the huff and tell you too bolt, and probably will ;-) )


*one looks perfect - I'm going up to see them this weekend - they have rooms, cabins, camping, a bar and restaurant in one place and are interested in having us, and most of all they are right on one of the best roads in Scotland.

[Bibio]

350 miles on gravel and pot hole ridden single track roads with lots of fag/pee breaks.

failing that you decide :-)

[carelesschucca]

Its the GM Lance! GM not DAKAR!!! :D

Thanks for your help (and you know I'm gonna PM you so many times about this that you'll hate me more than you already do)

[The Guru]

Mixture of roads.
200miles Min > 350miles Max
Somewhere decent to stop for lunch. This years lunch stop was spot on.
45min > 1hr between stops

Oh and dry weather.:sunny:


:grouphug:

[Bibio]

i had better get some lube for my lover deeno and clear my inbox.

[TamSV]

Lodges or rooms. Pub, off-licence and chippy in walking distance.

Apart from that, not bothered. I'm there for the beer. Is there normally a ride-out or something? :)

[Speedy Claire]

Fast and flowing roads combined with beautiful scenery and minimum number of single track road.

Stopping points with facilities.

Mileage prob no more than 150 to 200 for me bearing in mind that folk may have travelled a long way up there the day before and also may have a long journey home the following day.

Maybe it`s worth considering an early finish point on the rideout for those who are feeling a bit jaded but the option of a few more miles for those who haven`t had enough?

Facilities as we had at Fort Augustus were brilliant with a combination of shops/pubs with food/chip shop but I imagine it`d be difficult to find that great combination elsewhere??

Not too bothered about number of miles between stopping distances.

Not sure if it was the venue or the timing but GMVI was positively midge free for me, a real bonus :smt026

[carelesschucca]

Thanks for the thoughts and ideas so far. Its all a good help :-)

[Dicky Ticker]

:)2014 is a long way off--------what about 2013 and a half?

Hopefully we will still have a couple of months summer left this year.

[carelesschucca]

I doubt I'll be able to do that for the group... I'm away in Wales with some lovely loons next month and in Majorca in Sept...

I did hear conversations about there being an Applecross run later in the year but its not my spot... fingers crossed that happens because last years Applecross adventure was brilliant.. :-)

[haggis]

Well, timing is everything I guess. Here is what I read about today in our local rag.

http://www.chas.org.uk/events_and_appeals/events/986_applecross_motorbike_ride

I'm thinking of heading over on the Saturday night. Anyone wanna join me?

[Bibio]

bloody wonderful i'm this sunday :rolleyes:

BTW i'll be on Skye at around 8-9pm on Saturday night and then doing my crazy shizz on Sunday.

[carelesschucca]

Ah can't make that I'm on B-Day duties!!! Shame!!!

[Dicky Ticker]

Family BBQ for some old gits birthday that Sat.
That's two good venues on that weekend as the Lancaster Bomber is the same dates.

[carelesschucca]

Yes I know its a year away but.....

The MacDonald Hotel is perfect for us... Only one issue... They only have 3 weekends free in July/August. 4-6th & 25-27th July and 29-31st August.

What do you think, do we take a chance and book a weekend now and hope it doesn't clash with things?

Do I set a poll or make an executive decision?

Oh we're having none of this Egyptian politics no shooting me if you don't like what you get.

[andrewsmith]

4-6th of July works for me if I'm allowed to sleep on Saturday night and a 5 am start on Sunday upsets everyone :)

sent from place where even the devil is afraid

[Blue Flame]

Following a quick search the only thing coming up at the moment which clashes with any of those dates is the Commonwealth Games (23rd July - 3rd August). Not an issue for where we are other than potentially heavier traffic for those coming up from the deep south.

I reckon we should go for the 29-31st August date. Something to look forward to nearer the end of the season :)

[SIII]

HaHaHa - don't offer choices - just tell them !!! Never gonna keep everyone happy.

(Middle date suits me best - LoL)

Listen to Nike on this one -- JUST DO IT.

[haggis]

4th-6th sounds good, I'd have a birthday rideout!! :cool:

I don't think you can afford to worry about clashes. People choose what they want to go to most, and if they are sensible (some not so) that should be the GeeEmm, lol.

[carelesschucca]

Well one thing you can count on is the GM route WILL NOT go to Ardnamurchan lighthouse. 25 miles just to get there and it took an hour!

[ethariel]

Any of those date will give my boss a hernia so I'd be happy with either of the 1st 2 dates (end of Aug a bit iffy for me).

Rideout Distance - well i have a good 500- 550 to get there so a route that can have an early dropout may be good 9that or 10 laps less on the loop lol)

[andrewsmith]

Well one thing you can count on is the GM route WILL NOT go to Ardnamurchan lighthouse. 25 miles just to get there and it took an hour!

Oh bugger!
Was looking forward to that. Goat track?

[SIII]

Actually thought I might try and squeeze that wee run in this week , just so I would do most southerly, westerly and northerly points - NOT NOW !!!

[Dicky Ticker]

Yes,but the little café does nice scones.:D Bit to much grass and gravel in the middle of the road at bits.

[Dicky Ticker]

S111 You missed a bit out----no passport necessary but I think they still deal in Cornish Grotes

[andrewsmith]

I know the proposed route for GM VII
and the advanced warning about the date and locals ;)

[missyburd]

Well, timing is everything I guess. Here is what I read about today in our local rag.

http://www.chas.org.uk/events_and_appeals/events/986_applecross_motorbike_ride

I'm thinking of heading over on the Saturday night. Anyone wanna join me?
Dammit! I miss that by a day, was going to try and fit in Applecross again on Friday, d'oh!


I do quite like Claire's point about not having an overly long rideout on the Saturday, owt more than 200 miles will be a bit much when you're looking at 300+ miles the days before and after. But in the right weather we could be out all day, we got back early I thought this year...could have had more photo/lunge stops etc.

[carelesschucca]

My idea at the moment is a two loop route, with a late lunch back at the base. It will need to be tested and fettled.

First loop is about 140 miles and according to Google maps about 4 hours riding (three stops)
Second loop is about 100 miles (one stop)

There's also nothing to worry about with the locals they're ever so friendly (bring skin so soft) but I'm thinking that most of the evening will probably be spent in the bar, the drinks are cheap, a pint of Trade Winds was £3 and a Jack and coke was £2.30.

[Tiger 55]

a bar...in Scotland.
I'm in.

[SIII]

BUMP.

Just writing stuff on my calender and got excited thinking about this and other rides planned for this year

[carelesschucca]

I'm trying to get excited about it.

Might help if I did as I'm organising things. Most of the ground work is done, the provisional route is set, just needs a wee test run and we're good to go.

All I'm willing to say is the route has a ferry and we go along the northern side of Loch Leven 3 times.

As for food and the lunch break I was going to ask The MacDonald Hotel if they'd be willing to do a soup and sandwiches deal like we got in Applecross last year.

What would be nice folks is a wee heads up on who's booked what (room, cabin, or camping)

[carelesschucca]

Oh don't let the idea of a ferry put anyone off. You don't have time to take your lid off and its only a couple of quid.

[combatfred]

Wendy's just booked us a room.

[Blue Flame]

Where's the thread that tells me the dates n stuff. Edit. Scrap that.. I remembered it is on Facebook

[christopher]

I'm booked :)

[AJC]

Not booked anything yet as I am pretty lazy, will get on that pretty soon though.

Excited yeah, but basically just excited for summer and getting the bike back out as for the first time I have garaged it for the winter. Needed a bit of work done after rolling through a couple of winters etc. Should be running sweet with rebuilt front brakes, braided lines, chain n sprockets with new scottoiler, sorted radiator (some may know why that was required...) and some other bits. Might even get the fairings fixed too heh.

So yeah, roll on summer!...

[andrewsmith]

Need to sort one or two thing and decide

[littleoldman2]

Need to sort one or two thing and decide

You not booked yet.

I'm bunking with Bibs and I think Peterco (and maybe Andy)

[andrewsmith]

You not booked yet.

I'm bunking with Bibs and I think Peterco (and maybe Andy)

I might have a friend coming so going to catch up soon

[carelesschucca]

You won't catch up we'll wait for you like was ALWAYS do.

[andrewsmith]

Well seeing you upsized to this you will ;)

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/252078/images/01honda-c90.jpg

[The Guru]

Not sure what my brothers doing yet and my cousin gets married the week before (I hope its the week before?) so for now I'm planning on camping... probably in the Tardis Tent again.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=207&pictureid=7439

[Tiger 55]

Oh don't let the idea of a ferry put anyone off...
Don't let it put you off, but do get really excited about it!

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

Every rideout should involve a ferry crossing.

[Dicky Ticker]

What I want to know is do I get a concession for being a pensioner and only having a half a bike if I attend. I think it will take me three days to get there,an extral 4hrs to do the circuit and three days to get home again. Mr Smith you are nearer the truth than you think with your photo.

[Niall_farley]

I don't have Facebook so can't see the dates :( is everyone welcome? I'd like to pop along date depending :) (hope I haven't missed the date in this thread and end up looking lazy :p)

[littleoldman2]

Glencoe Massacre 2014 - Kinlochleven Loop - 29th - 31st August

Really looking forward to it myself

[Niall_farley]

Glencoe Massacre 2014 - Kinlochleven Loop - 29th - 31st August

Really looking forward to it myself


Thanks :) il see if I can make it I don't see why not. Are all the details on the Facebook page? Il see if I can find it

[dizzyblonde]

Everything you need to know is found in the sticky section of the main Ecosse page here.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=206552

[Niall_farley]

Everything you need to know is found in the sticky section of the main Ecosse page here.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=206552


Ahhhh thanks missed that. Thank you very much

[Tiger 55]

...is everyone welcome?

Yes. :smt023

[SIII]

Except Tiger - but like a bad smell he just keeps coming back !!! :smt082

[AJC]

Except Tiger - but like a bad smell he just keeps coming back !!! :smt082

True that! Thought we had gotten rid of him last year hearing he'd went home. Then the b*gger goes and re-appears with a box full of icy chilled beers to share... So selfish...

[dizzyblonde]

True that! Thought we had gotten rid of him last year hearing he'd went home. Then the b*gger goes and re-appears with a box full of icy chilled beers to share... So selfish...

Not selfish. He came to Glasgow to have afternoon tea with us as we were on important family business. Also to pick up Penelope Pitstop ;)

[Tiger 55]

It's true I had a lot going on last year, plus the fact that Ron gave me the wrong dates and venue somehow, but this year I'll be first in and last out so you'll need your own icy beers and scooby snacks. ;-)

Mad for it!

[SIII]

:smt039Yeah, Sorry about that, look forward to seeing you at Durness on the 30th of July for this years GM !!!!

[AJC]

T'was a top effort!

[andrewsmith]

:smt039Yeah, Sorry about that, look forward to seeing you at Durness on the 30th of July for this years GM !!!!

You git!!

You told me 30th June!

[SIII]

We need to stop this or I'll get a pm from Dean !!!!!:smt089

[andrewsmith]

Dean want to see some boobs?





































http://imgsrv.965thebuzz.com/image/krbz2/UserFiles/Image/Moobs.jpg

[carelesschucca]

I dunno about boobs. But I know I'm dealing with a pair of t!ts.

[andrewsmith]

Giving them a good hard squeeze!

Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2

[JamesMio]

Evening' all - is anybody planning on adding on a few days extension to the GM weekend?

I know in years gone by there's been a mini-squad who've headed on up North afterwards for a bit of an explore.

If so... Could you give me a wee shout, please - I may just have something that will interest you up my sleeve! ;)

[carelesschucca]

Yes there's a plan to head up to Applecross on the Sunday. Idea was book in for a couple of nights have a few refreshments then a loop round Skye on the Monday and back to the Applecross Inn for fine food and more refreshments.

Mr Fred was talking to me about it the other day. I think he's gonna be in control of the proceedings for that adventure.

[JamesMio]

Ace, cheers!

Paging Mr Fred - you have a PM sir!

[andrewsmith]

Work depending Mr Fred will be getting a PM

[carelesschucca]

I think I've done myself out of a free bed for an evening... :-)

[haggis]

I'm gonna book a cabin tomorrow, if there's any left.

Do I just call the hotel for that, and mention the gm?

[carelesschucca]

Yeah just mention that its for the biking weekend.

[The Guru]

Do you know the hotels under new ownership/management?

[carelesschucca]

Yeah its all good Andy, I've been talking to the new owners. They seem nice over the phone and are still interested in having us up to stay.

They've also said they would be happy to have us come back for a late lunch (soup and sandwiches like last year)

I'm planning on going up for a wee visit so may make it part of a monthly run. Can't say no to a bit of the loop.

[andrewsmith]

Hmm do I bring some booze with me??

http://www.countrywidehampers.co.uk/product_images/cwh_h_231.jpg


Hmm do I get SIII a nice surprise

http://www.mrvikkis.co.uk/media/ecom/prodxl/MrVikkis-naga-nuts2-New.jpg

[Dicky Ticker]

No wonder your on the turn if you drink and eat things like that

[andrewsmith]

No wonder your on the turn if you drink and eat things like that

Nah
Lidl Greek brandy put you on the turn....





and running for a pint

[dizzyblonde]

Nah
Lidl Greek brandy put you on the turn....





and running for a pint

Puts hairs on your chest! :lol:

[carelesschucca]

Always knew you drank that stuf Lou.

[dizzyblonde]

I don't, cheeky :lol:.....but the gorilla does ;)

[andrewsmith]

Puts hairs on your chest! :lol:

On your eyes and lips!

written with a brio

[dizzyblonde]

On your eyes and lips!

written with a brio

No, no, you're getting mixed up. Zivania does that!

[andrewsmith]

No, no, you're getting mixed up. Zivania does that!

Nah this does!
Along with on your fingernails and whatever your wearing

http://www.fotoagent.dk/single_picture/11440/138/mega/25069009_gammel_dansk_high.jpg

[dizzyblonde]

WARNING.....


The blonde is hatching a plan to accompany Mr Pegasus on this trip after all.

\\:D/

[Dicky Ticker]

That's the drunken shenanigans gone for a burton then,we will all need to be on our best behaviour or mummy boss will scold us.

[dizzyblonde]

Mummy boss?

I know a cake boss :viking:

[andrewsmith]

Mac get some port! :mrgeen:

written with a brio

[dizzyblonde]

Mmmmm port, I like port


:-D

[andrewsmith]

Mmmmm port, I like port


:-D

Port and brandy cocktails

written with a brio

[dizzyblonde]

Port and brandy cocktails

written with a brio

:smt018
Defo not!
:smt078

[carelesschucca]

Do I need to get a drinks list posted up. So you can all discus. I'd highly recommend The Trade Winds by the Cairngorm Brewery.

[pegasus]

Ouzo

[dizzyblonde]

Oooo look scenery.....

:riding:

[punyXpress]

Who's got the other hotel room - Toot Suite ?

[andrewsmith]

Do I need to get a drinks list posted up. So you can all discus. I'd highly recommend The Trade Winds by the Cairngorm Brewery.

We're planning to sup this in the bar lol!

Aye get it up

written with a brio

[SIII]

Put me down for many pints of black velvet.

[andrewsmith]

I want this to come sooner.

Damm you Dean for sending me the route!!!

[carelesschucca]

wait till I get off my backside and put the posters I've made on the forum... Need to figure out how I'm gonna do that as I'm an internet chimp. I can make things look lovely but putting them on here is always fun for me. still cant get the hyperlink button to work...

[andrewsmith]

Mr Chimp!!
Email me them.

[dizzyblonde]

wait till I get off my backside and put the posters I've made on the forum... Need to figure out how I'm gonna do that as I'm an internet chimp. I can make things look lovely but putting them on here is always fun for me. still cant get the hyperlink button to work...



Oi....Monkey boy....hurry up and infest the place with lovely GM goodness, before the org go mad

:smt098

[carelesschucca]

It'll be tomorrow I've once again adjusted the poster in my lunch hour. Cause not only am I a chimp but I'm an anal one... It'll get posted on Rideouts, SV Ecosse and Idle banter...

Main thing is, everything important is set up and has been for months, even the new owners at The MacDonald Hotel are happy to have us.

[dizzyblonde]

Helen was very excited about it on the phone today. Nice lady :smt023

[SIII]

Can we stop talking about this, am getting excited and then realise its 6 months away !!!! :smt022:smt022

[carelesschucca]

hey its not me... I've got other biking things to be thinking about before the GM...