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carelesschucca
22-01-14, 12:00 PM
Been thinking due to boredom (Danger Will Robinson DANGER) about when we should have our first run of the year and where we should go.
Do we have an ice cream run to Largs? Do we just have a nice bimble out? Or do I give trying to organise monthly runs a miss and let someone else organise something.
andrewsmith
22-01-14, 07:25 PM
What so I can get lost again
Niall_farley
22-01-14, 07:39 PM
Been thinking due to boredom (Danger Will Robinson DANGER) about when we should have our first run of the year and where we should go.
Do we have an ice cream run to Largs? Do we just have a nice bimble out? Or do I give trying to organise monthly runs a miss and let someone else organise something.
If you have been doing good runs out then keep it up. Unless of course your sick of it? But the people will appreciate the organised runs out no doubt and you can be happy about that :)
I'd say make the first a good un with fish and chips followed by ice cream ;) not that il be there but still :p
Chucca knows we all love him and his runs, he just needs a wee hug and a pat on the head occasionally. So you carry on buddy, just make more of them runs doon sooth so I can join in. D&G, Borders are rather lovely you know. wee run down to the mull of galloway, most southernly point?
Like Mr Bond - Nobody does it better, makes you feel sorry for the rest.
I can rarely make a Sunday run, but I quite often do some of the planned routes you post on my own on a Saturday.
So at least keep planning them :)
To be fair until summer I struggle to make a Sunday due to playing football so if a Saturday run could happen that would be cool!
Just remembered I need to rebuild my bike first, balls...
TheRamJam
23-01-14, 08:32 AM
I voted for the ice cream run at end of March :-)
Probably won't have a bike but I might steal one of my brothers to do it. Been itching to get back on two wheels.
Sold most of the GSXR bits so I have a nice tidy deposit to put towards my next bike.
So defo keep them organised runs coming Dean as we do appreciate the time and effort that goes into planning them :-)
carelesschucca
23-01-14, 08:52 AM
I'm happy to make some of the runs a Saturday, I have no commitments to either Saturday or Sunday.
It's the routes that I find get more and more difficult, I know the roads I like and tend to pick them instead of trying something different. Its nice to ride something new once in a while.
STRAMASHER
23-01-14, 10:49 AM
Largs ice cream late march. Cos we are still waiting for winter the noo!
Just had a flurry of snow !!! Saturday's or sunday's for me too, makes no odds.
I would be happy to take the buck one month, will organise a wee run roon D&G, stay away from Borders till after AR tho' Was thinking we never did the SW corner, crackin wee roads around whithorn. Ice cream in portpatrick is Ok. Even go see the lighthouse on the end.
http://goo.gl/maps/TBqz2 ???????
End of April after Chucca's first run ?
STRAMASHER
23-01-14, 12:17 PM
Sounds like a plan. :thumbsup:
The Guru
23-01-14, 03:45 PM
Im busy at work March, April & May so no Sundays off for me. Then same again August & September.
andrewsmith
23-01-14, 04:06 PM
Just had a flurry of snow !!! Saturday's or sunday's for me too, makes no odds.
I would be happy to take the buck one month, will organise a wee run roon D&G, stay away from Borders till after AR tho' Was thinking we never did the SW corner, crackin wee roads around whithorn. Ice cream in portpatrick is Ok. Even go see the lighthouse on the end.
http://goo.gl/maps/TBqz2 ???????
End of April after Chucca's first run ?
Theres no harm on doing the borders you know. The AR is being run on roads we all know
littleoldman2
23-01-14, 05:28 PM
Just had a flurry of snow !!! Saturday's or sunday's for me too, makes no odds.
I would be happy to take the buck one month, will organise a wee run roon D&G, stay away from Borders till after AR tho' Was thinking we never did the SW corner, crackin wee roads around whithorn. Ice cream in portpatrick is Ok. Even go see the lighthouse on the end.
http://goo.gl/maps/TBqz2 ???????
End of April after Chucca's first run ?
Nice, we can have a play on the Electric Brae.
I'm up for runs I can do up, round and back in a day.
Keep up the good work Dean we all enjoy the fruits of your work.
Done the Ayr to Portpatrick run many a time but always happy to do it again, love it. Haven't went right down to the lighthouse so that would be good also...
Maybe even make it for a stop at the waterfall at Glentrool if I don't need to rush off this time!
Oh yeah Electric Brae!
http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/croy1.jpg (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/fac83ajc/media/croy1.jpg.html)
That's looking uphill
http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/croy2.jpg (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/fac83ajc/media/croy2.jpg.html)
And there be my steed in front of the sign...
When's it happening then ??? Come on Dean, git yer Airse in gear and get this planned, it's not like you have anything else in your life to do.
GOOGLE MAPS are calling .........
;-)
carelesschucca
27-01-14, 12:48 PM
Easy sir the polls not finished yet!!!
The Guru
11-02-14, 12:19 PM
Right Deano, the time has come... whats happening?
carelesschucca
11-02-14, 01:37 PM
We're going to Largs in late March.
carelesschucca
11-02-14, 01:38 PM
For ice cream.
The Guru
11-02-14, 01:48 PM
Date? Time?
carelesschucca
11-02-14, 02:32 PM
Last Sunday in March I would think, time route and anything else important will be posted ASAICB!
Tiger 55
11-02-14, 03:30 PM
Being as that's what I voted for, I'm in!
The Guru
11-02-14, 07:02 PM
Thats baws.. I'm working Sundays so I'm out.
carelesschucca
11-02-14, 10:08 PM
Sorry bud its not done on purpose.
I gotta admit that I'm struggling to find the enthusiasm to do a route for this. We could be boring and just do the normal Rest and Be Thankful/ferry route.
Tiger 55
11-02-14, 10:14 PM
...boring...ferry...
Never! Burn the heretic! Ferry trips on rideouts 4 eva!
carelesschucca
16-02-14, 12:02 AM
Right where do you guys think would be best to start this run. I'd normally have picked Gericke but that's not possible. Its it wrong to use the road outside Victor Devines or would we be better to use the petrol station on Great Western Road?
http://goo.gl/maps/jDCp5
combatfred
17-02-14, 08:03 AM
Petrol station on Great Western Road
http://goo.gl/maps/jDCp5
The Guru
17-02-14, 09:04 AM
Theres a very slim chance I might be able to make this... :-k
I am going to try and make the full run this year. 263 mile round trip on the Gixxer - Any travelodges on Gt Western Rd ?
carelesschucca
17-02-14, 10:57 AM
Ah the enthusiasm of a new bike. Its great innit.
carelesschucca
17-02-14, 06:22 PM
The As Soon As I Can Be Bothered moment has come.
I have a couple of ideas (more than enough for me)
A - http://goo.gl/maps/gJaA7 its a little different to normal and some of the roads are V narrow but it gives some amazing views
B - http://goo.gl/maps/efYLT the normal route we take for this.
I'm guessing it could be a case of see what's happening on the day, First stop will probably be at the Pit Stop in Arrochar.
No can do, I will unfortunately be in Florida (Yay!). Have fun chaps.
carelesschucca
17-02-14, 09:39 PM
How dare you go to somewhere warm while we're out in the cold...
Have a great time in Florida.
I know, I do need to sort out my priorities!
Cheers, I will probably be gagging to get on a bike in the sunny weather though...
Tiger 55
20-02-14, 10:37 AM
A - http://goo.gl/maps/gJaA7 its a little different to normal and some of the roads are V narrow but it gives some amazing views.
If Ecosse was a democracy, this would get my vote. The simple fact of the matter is we don't get to Tighnabruaich often enough. Or indeed ever!
Proper all day route mind you, so sucking and seeing might very well be the thing.
The Guru
22-03-14, 03:11 PM
The As Soon As I Can Be Bothered moment has come.
I have a couple of ideas (more than enough for me)
A - http://goo.gl/maps/gJaA7 its a little different to normal and some of the roads are V narrow but it gives some amazing views
B - http://goo.gl/maps/efYLT the normal route we take for this.
I'm guessing it could be a case of see what's happening on the day, First stop will probably be at the Pit Stop in Arrochar.
Is route A the one me you and Stramasher done last year?
carelesschucca
22-03-14, 06:50 PM
Kinda just opposite direction round the argyle bit. Well I think it is I haven't checked the routes in a wee while.
Tiger 55
26-03-14, 10:24 AM
This event is starting to look pretty big in the window. Yippee!
A couple of tiny details, hardly worth mentioning, that I'm missing. My fault entirely I'm sure.
Where & when are we meeting and what route are we taking?
See you Sunday. :-)
The Guru
26-03-14, 10:49 AM
Here
Petrol station on Great Western Road
http://goo.gl/maps/jDCp5
carelesschucca
26-03-14, 12:05 PM
When? Just the usual 10 for a half 10 departure.
Route can be discussed on Sunday before we leave. Head up to Pitstop in Arrochar then its up the Rest and be thankful.
cant make it. i have stuff to do. good news is the bike is all ready for the coming year :-)
have fun :-)
carelesschucca
26-03-14, 07:03 PM
Ah Lance thats a bit of a bummer.
Guy's remember the clocks change on Saturday night!
sputnik
27-03-14, 12:23 AM
Hopefully up for this - not quite 100% yet but deffo looking v hopeful.
Bike is overdue a service, but a few extra miles won't do too much harm, right kids?!;)
Has a decision been made about the route yet? With a bit of luck this week's weather will continue.
carelesschucca
27-03-14, 07:50 AM
Here are the route options that I'd posted a while back. Meeting time is 10 leaving time is half ten.
A - http://goo.gl/maps/gJaA7 its a little different to normal and some of the roads are V narrow but it gives some amazing views
B - http://goo.gl/maps/efYLT the normal route we take for this.
I'm guessing it could be a case of see what's happening on the day, First stop will probably be at the Pit Stop in Arrochar.
munkygunn182
27-03-14, 08:24 PM
I reckon I'll come on this - would be rude not to as it's pretty much in my back garden. It'd be my first ride-out though. I'm not exactly a fast rider though and don't want to hold anyone back...
I reckon I'll come on this - would be rude not to as it's pretty much in my back garden. It'd be my first ride-out though. I'm not exactly a fast rider though and don't want to hold anyone back...
You'll be fine. You wont hold anyone back. You'll just not see them again lol.
Nahh just ride at your own pace and there will be plenty of stops etc and someone up front will always stop and mark any turnings etc.
Have fun
munkygunn182
28-03-14, 01:15 AM
I should clarify 'not a fast rider' = speed limit, making progress, but not ripping the caaaaant out it.
peterco
28-03-14, 08:06 AM
Enjoy Sunday.
Will not be there as I am working this weekend.
Kate SV650
28-03-14, 10:40 PM
Aw, that's a wee shame, I can't make it either (Mother-in-law/Mothers Day duties!)
Was over the Rest and be Thankful last week-end (rally at Loch Lomond) and it was open with just a wee set of traffic lights near the top - didn't have to wait too long and although I went a different route after that (not to Dunoon, I went Inveraray/Dalmally/Tyndrum) it was freakin' freezin'. Some parts had snow down to the roadside edge. The bike park at the Green Welly had snowed scraped to the kerb. Wrap up warm kids!
STRAMASHER
29-03-14, 09:58 AM
Have a gid yin folks. Weather looking on your side!
See youse on the next one.
sputnik
30-03-14, 12:12 AM
Uh oh! Youngest son just been up wailing with earache. Medication administered but this has the definite potential to scupper my plans for tomorrow. Will update in the morning...
Tiger 55
30-03-14, 05:46 AM
Well it's officially a lovely day! Not in Glasgow so much, but out west oh yes.
See you in few hours. :-)
Ride safe guys. Hope weather with you. Wish could have made it.
sputnik
30-03-14, 08:52 AM
Ach, bums! That's me stuck on ill child minding duties so am going to be a no show. I HATE baleing on a ride at short notice!
Have a cracking day (both of you?!)
cheesypeeps
30-03-14, 12:56 PM
You'll be fine. You wont hold anyone back. You'll just not see them again lol.
Nahh just ride at your own pace and there will be plenty of stops etc and someone up front will always stop and mark any turnings etc.
Have fun
I might even come along a ride sometime with the orgers then, if that's ok? Always been worried I'd hold folk back. But speed limits and making progress I can do!
I work shifts so will keep an eye on this forum :) and hopefully see some of you soon :)
carelesschucca
30-03-14, 05:00 PM
Well I fair enjoyed that :)
Started with Five and finished with Five, although not the same five.
Thanks for coming out and I'll try to find some enthusiasm to get another run organised for the middle to end of May. Probably going to make it up to Kinlochleven as I'd like to see Helen and Mark before we all land on their doorstep for the GM.
Blue Flame
30-03-14, 05:50 PM
Back in. Fog was quite thick coming over to the East.
Good day chaps !! The after 8 ice cream from Nardini's was nice !!
Tiger 55
30-03-14, 07:33 PM
This is what it's all about. Well earned ice cream from Nardinis in the blistering 9 degree heat.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/tigerboz55/Ice%20Cream%20Run%20March%202014/IceCream.jpg (http://s144.photobucket.com/user/tigerboz55/media/Ice%20Cream%20Run%20March%202014/IceCream.jpg.html)
Comfortably the worst lunge ever recorded. Shame on the whole Ecosse section. Shame.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/tigerboz55/Ice%20Cream%20Run%20March%202014/TurnRound2.jpg (http://s144.photobucket.com/user/tigerboz55/media/Ice%20Cream%20Run%20March%202014/TurnRound2.jpg.html)
And a ferry ride! Back of the net. :-)
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/tigerboz55/Ice%20Cream%20Run%20March%202014/BikesFerry.jpg (http://s144.photobucket.com/user/tigerboz55/media/Ice%20Cream%20Run%20March%202014/BikesFerry.jpg.html)
We rode today through the glory of Scotland with the sun on our backs, a fantastic day. Many thanks to Careless for organising and leading brilliantly. Again please...
sputnik
30-03-14, 07:59 PM
Looks like a grand day. But Dean's lobster claw in that ferry photo is giving me the screaming fear!
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