View Full Version : AR14: The Route
andrewsmith
22-05-14, 08:01 PM
Google Maps http://goo.gl/maps/vJTUQ
http://i60.tinypic.com/2epn6hl.jpg
To save us a load of PM's here is a link to the files for Garmin and Tyre- Andy
<<CLICKY>> (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/auj0za6ccng5xgs/AAAg98aFlOSuIPiJzjBG9CvEa)
Matt-EUC
22-05-14, 08:34 PM
Wouldn't recommend posting it on a public forum. Just give us a copy on paper when we get there.
carelesschucca
22-05-14, 08:41 PM
Wouldn't recommend posting it on a public forum. Just give us a copy on paper when we get there.
Why?
I take it the question marks are for Lance when he gets lost.
andrewsmith
22-05-14, 08:48 PM
There is no harm in putting the route up.
If your thinking police, it's a known consistent and very little mounted
kaivalagi
22-05-14, 09:06 PM
You tease!
andrewsmith
23-05-14, 05:41 AM
Why?
I take it the question marks are for Lance when he gets lost.
Want a bet? He's got a creative little idea so he doesn't!
You tease!
Too right! Your Friday route (once your to Barnard Castle) will warm you up properly.
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carelesschucca
23-05-14, 05:49 AM
Remember GPS and Lance don't play well together. Even when all he has to do is follow the leader whos waiting for him he still looses them :-)
punyXpress
23-05-14, 09:02 AM
Isn't Lance taking his famed ball of string this year?
Matt-EUC
23-05-14, 09:03 AM
I heard he was filling a top box with breadcrumbs and putting a hole in the bottom of it.
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andrewsmith
23-05-14, 10:26 AM
Remember GPS and Lance don't play well together. Even when all he has to do is follow the leader whos waiting for him he still looses them :-)
Spazznav is not being used! We did have a right laugh last time it happened on the Newcastleton to Hawick road
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i resemble those remarks. don't worry it's an easy route.
andrewsmith
23-05-14, 04:06 PM
i resemble those remarks. don't worry it's an easy route.
Cough Windermere Cough
ok so a few mistakes. how many times have i led a ride....
next time your in front mr smith :smt098
andrewsmith
23-05-14, 05:22 PM
ok so a few mistakes. how many times have i led a ride....
next time your in front mr smith :smt098
Fancy maliag? :lol:
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carelesschucca
23-05-14, 08:29 PM
Don't worry I'll be at the front for Mallaig. No getting lost during the GM. I leave that for the test run. But hey thats what a test run is for...
andrewsmith
23-05-14, 08:45 PM
Don't worry I'll be at the front for Mallaig. No getting lost during the GM. I leave that for the test run. But hey thats what a test run is for...
Yep! And to canvas tyres!
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carelesschucca
23-05-14, 09:02 PM
Never done canvas tyres myself. YOU?
andrewsmith
23-05-14, 10:26 PM
Never done canvas tyres myself. YOU?
Need I answer that?
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for those that are thinking of coming along the the AR but unsure of the rideout then let me put your mind at ease.
the rideout will be just that and has been designed so riders of all abilities will be able to ride it. there will be some technical sections but they will be fun. a few stretches of single track but it's all good.
the riding pace will be a relaxed one with safety a main priority. i hate to say this but if your looking for a race or to wave willies then i suggest you look elsewhere.
the actual route has been designed in a way that will make it very unlikely you will get lost.
the route is finalised and just the final polishing will be done within the next few weeks once the concerned parties have had a get together.
just a thought.
On the day hand,when you do the handout with the contact phone numbers. How about including the post codes and address of the snack /petrol stops .
Then if anyone does get lost there's a backup plan.
thanks NTECUK i'll add that in.
Littlepeahead
25-05-14, 11:42 AM
I'm sure you're already doing this but I asked those coming alone to PM me an ICE contact and to let me know if they had any severe allergies or medical conditions just in case anything happened on the ride or even at the site. The info was kept confidential and destroyed afterwards. But it was useful to know that person X was highly allergic to bee stings but had an epipen for example.
good idea LPH. there stuffed if i have to inject them.
Littlepeahead
25-05-14, 12:06 PM
I'm usually TEC as I'm a first aider. And as long as there's no blood, vomit, poo or snot I'm fine!
our TEC is a nurse so i'm sure he will be fine if anything happens.
andrewsmith
25-05-14, 04:02 PM
our TEC is a nurse so i'm sure he will be fine if anything happens.
What type of nurse :rolleyes:
Matt-EUC
26-05-14, 10:57 AM
What type of nurse :rolleyes:
A nursery nurse.
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andrewsmith
29-05-14, 06:28 AM
A nursery nurse.
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Nope
But we've got a creche for you Matt
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carelesschucca
29-05-14, 07:25 AM
Hmm this tread reminds me I better ask the TEC for the GM rideout if they're happy doing it... when they agree we'll have a chauffeur driven nurse as TEC.
On a different note I've seen the provisional route for the AR. you guys will love it. Some of the roads in that area are blinding. I have the feeling that this AR will be a goodie, shame I won't be about to enjoy it. Or get stressed about leading the rideout ;-)
andrewsmith
02-06-14, 06:08 PM
We can now present the route of the AR2014
Drumroll please....
Bibio getting lost are offered at odds of 3/1 ;)
Google Maps http://goo.gl/maps/vJTUQ
http://i60.tinypic.com/2epn6hl.jpg
kaivalagi
02-06-14, 07:21 PM
Nice, looking forward to it
Littlepeahead
02-06-14, 08:45 PM
If you get really lost and end up in North Norfolk we'll make you all a cuppa :)
Matt-EUC
02-06-14, 08:47 PM
K to L then turn around and back to M? That seems a touch silly...
The roads look really nice and wiggley though.
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kaivalagi
02-06-14, 08:52 PM
If you get really lost and end up in North Norfolk we'll make you all a cuppa :)
Hey, you can't do North Norfolk without me!
K to L then turn around and back to M? That seems a touch silly...
Did you zoom in to see what was there though at that "dead end" to the route?...
Matt-EUC
02-06-14, 08:53 PM
A roondaboot?
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Littlepeahead
02-06-14, 08:57 PM
That's the lapdancing club.
if i was to plan another way from L to N then a fair few would end up in A&E including myself, so better being safe than sorry :-)
besides the route will be fun, if not then you can come and see me after the rideout and i'll take you for some real fun ;)
kaivalagi
02-06-14, 09:08 PM
A roondaboot?
http://goo.gl/maps/E5fRJ
besides the route will be fun, if not then you can come and see me after the rideout and i'll take you for some real fun ;)
Might take you up on that even though I'll likely have fun on the route, although I need to get my tank of a bike round it!
littleoldman2
07-06-14, 10:12 PM
Route is available as a Tyre or Garmin MapSource file. Just PM me your email address and I'll send it as an attachment.
andrewsmith
08-06-14, 08:48 AM
To save us a load of PM's here is a link to the files for Garmin and Tyre
<<CLICKY>> (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/auj0za6ccng5xgs/AAAg98aFlOSuIPiJzjBG9CvEa)
JamesMio
13-06-14, 12:07 PM
Just taken the liberty of adding the AR route onto 'GoLoco maps - here's the linky:
> 2014 SV650 AR Route (https://www.motogoloco.com/map?route=430)
"Why bother with this, rather than Google Maps!?" - I hear you cry...
Well, brethren - because you can now use that route as your starting point for creating your 'Getting there' / 'Going Home' / Adding On Extra Bits' routes, a bit like laying a sheet of tracing paper over a traditional paper map.
Oh - and you can also export it straight from there onto your Garmin/TomTom GPS too, if that's your thing.
Enjoy - see y'all there!
;)
JM
Ah but it doesn't have a mobile app.
JamesMio
13-06-14, 01:05 PM
Ah but it doesn't have a mobile app.
Yet...
Yet...
you have 6 days and were be out in the field on mobiles (Unless somone has packed a laptop,looking at Mark :D)
JamesMio
13-06-14, 02:12 PM
Hey, I've made it easier to bung the route onto a Garmin, TomTom or Navman... And made it easier to build a before/after route and add it onto the start/end of it.
I don't know, some folks ;)
You can never do enough for them soft southern's.
;)
Supervox
13-06-14, 02:57 PM
What' the deal with lunch?
Somewhere to eat en route or buy before and take with us or what?
Matt-EUC
13-06-14, 02:59 PM
I had guessed similar to what we did on AR13 and TOGMIE.
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good point. lunch will be at the Hartside Top Cafe. no i'm not buying it for everyone.
Matt-EUC
13-06-14, 03:04 PM
Why not.
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good point. lunch will be at the Hartside Top Cafe. no i'm not buying it for everyone.
Well might be handy to let them know that there might be a influx
Ps
I'd bring a side stand puck
tiz ok they are used to lots and lots of bikers :-)
andrewsmith
13-06-14, 04:28 PM
tiz ok they are used to lots and lots of bikers :-)
by lots about 300 at one time
Geodude
15-06-14, 05:58 PM
Whats the eta for your lunch stop at hartside cafe? Just incase I get the chance to meetup for a cuppa and/or a grope ;) not 100% that I can yet but if I can I will x
andrewsmith
15-06-14, 06:10 PM
Circa 12 noon Geo
Geodude
15-06-14, 06:42 PM
Thanks babe x
i have phoned Kielder Petrol Station and they are still open for business. 7am-7pm unmanned self service chip and pin only.
so we have 3 petrol stations on route but only one scheduled stop which is at Longtown around 78 miles from the start of the run.
ooohhh Geo might make an appearance :-)
timwilky
19-06-14, 06:34 AM
Having seen your route, I really wish I could be there. I wonder how many will be forsaking lunch to ride down to Melmerby and u turn back up the hill? (and then doing a second time, I would.)
Ride safe and enjoy a beautiful part of northern England (and that little bit of Scotland)
littleoldman2
19-06-14, 09:45 AM
I will definitely be doing Melmerby and back. We had hoped to put it in the main AR route but the high casualty rates on that stretch put us off.
timwilky
19-06-14, 10:26 AM
I can understand. That piece of road is real fun. But I have seen a few whose enthusiasm exceeds ability come a cropper there.
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