View Full Version : Annual Rideout - Destination - Final Choice
ok.....
Winners/Popular choices from the other thread.....
SOUTH wales...
South East...
Norfolk...
Cotswolds...
Poll will stay for 2 weeks.... I think decision should be final as we're getting nowhere
Voted South East, but Cotswolds would be fine as a close second.
Oh and Ian. LOOK AT YOUR POST COUNT! :shock:
Anonymous
31-01-05, 01:12 PM
Poll will stay for 2 weeks.... I think decision should be final as we're getting nowhere
Thats quite a long time, I suppose as long as we can come up with a date, that seems most pressing for some people.
2 weeks is a fair time to get everyones opinion, not every logs on every day.
Only trying to be fair to everyone.... date I think will be whatever is leading the poll after the same two weeks...
Valentines day is decision day.... :D
And I bet you're going to come on your spangly new GS12 just to wind me up aren't you! :twisted: :lol:
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Voted Cotswalds, but any of them would be a good rideout I think.
Cotswolds for me :D
Ian, can you lock the date one on the same date. Whatever is decided then is th cookie.
Cotswolds for me
Even if the rest of go somewhere else? :lol:
South Wales or Cotswolds, I don't mind...........
Are Hornet riders allowed to vote? :wink:
mysteryjimbo
31-01-05, 01:54 PM
Cotswolds for me
Even if the rest of go somewhere else? :lol:
South Wales or Cotswolds, I don't mind...........
Are Hornet riders allowed to vote? :wink:
No they're not......... :lol: :wink:
Cotswolds for me too.
shutdown
31-01-05, 01:55 PM
Cotswolds for me
Even if the rest of go somewhere else? :lol:
South Wales or Cotswolds, I don't mind...........
Are Hornet riders allowed to vote? :wink:
We'll be holding a second poll to decide where the hairnet riders go :lol:
For those voting Southeast. It would be nice ot know why?
What you have to remember is that this is for the ntire forum, nit just our southern contingent.
There will be rideouts in the south organised by iether myself or Sexy 'Fat wad' Si.
Come on live a little. :D
For those voting Southeast. It would be nice ot know why?
What you have to remember is that this is for the ntire forum, nit just our southern contingent.
There will be rideouts in the south organised by iether myself or Sexy 'Fat wad' Si.
Come on live a little. :D
Yep, wot he says. Contrary to popular belief the world does NOT end at the M25...
Flamin_Squirrel
31-01-05, 03:17 PM
For those voting Southeast. It would be nice ot know why?
What you have to remember is that this is for the ntire forum, nit just our southern contingent.
There will be rideouts in the south organised by iether myself or Sexy 'Fat wad' Si.
Come on live a little. :D
Yep, wot he says. Contrary to popular belief the world does NOT end at the M25...
It does if you're in a car. Die of old age before you ever manage to get where you're going.
Yep, wot he says. Contrary to popular belief the world does end on the M25...
Amen brother ;)
I'm curious, whereabouts in the Cotswolds?
While I'm on the subject, whats the info about the whole thing? Is it camping or hotelling, how is it organised? Are the riders split into groups etc?
We need to get when and where sorted first then we'll sort out all the other details Kate
okie dokie, I just figured as I'm a total newbie it was something already known by most. The only meets I'm familiar with concern 4 wheels not 2 :?
like we'd leave you out... viney will look after you :lol:
It does if you're in a car. Die of old age before you ever manage to get where you're going.
:lol:
like we'd leave you out... viney will look after you :lol:
Is that a threat? :shock:
Itching 2 go
31-01-05, 05:22 PM
like we'd leave you out... viney will look after you :lol:
Is that a threat? :shock:i believe so :lol:
Anonymous
31-01-05, 05:38 PM
cotswolds as i think it may be nearer to scotland??? maybe not of course :lol:
cotswolds as i think it may be nearer to scotland??? maybe not of course :lol:
There is life South of Hadrian's Wall, you know :wink:
There is life South of Hadrian's Wall, you know :wink:
Oh I think Hazel's already discovered that!!! :wink: :lol:
Flamin_Squirrel
31-01-05, 05:56 PM
like we'd leave you out... viney will look after you :lol:
Is that a threat? :shock:
Would I do? :lol:
Oh wait, I've not been on the annual rideout before anyway :oops:
Anonymous
31-01-05, 05:56 PM
:shock: :shock: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: oh yeah
Spiderman
31-01-05, 06:01 PM
I voted Costwalds. Even tho its not near the sea or anything. I love to see the sea, you see :)
I voted Costwalds.
So where abouts is this then? :lol: :oops: :wink:
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I voted Costwalds.
So where abouts is this then? :lol: :oops: :wink:
It's not far from Lakeside isn't it? :?
No that can't be right, I'm thinking of Costco. #-o
:wink: :lol:
Cloggsy
31-01-05, 07:44 PM
Cotswolds ('coz it's closer I think :?)
Spiderman
31-01-05, 07:44 PM
Its the Costco in the Cotswolds :oops:
Btw... last time i was in the Costwolds it was summer time (3 or 4 years ao now) and it snowed the whoe day! How mad eh?
Sid Squid
31-01-05, 09:25 PM
Cotswolds would be good for me, I have a friend who has an hotel in Northleach.
I like the Cotswolds. No problem there.
So if the Cotswolds wins, who's going to organise.....
1) where we meet up.
2) the rideout route.
3) publish the info on a special page on the main site.
I guess I'll be doing number 3. so that just leaves 1 and 2 to be sorted.
John
Cotswolds would be good for me, I have a friend who has an hotel in Northleach.
Do they want some business? Looks like it may be the weekend of the 3/4/5 june :)
John, looks like jelster is going to have a look at the route, i dont mind doing the stuff etc.
I voted south wales, but I'm OK with Cotswallops...
ermmmmmmmmmm to sound thick were the hell is cotswold?? or whatever its called?
Looking like the Cotswolds so far. I have done a little research and according to a route planner the Cotswolds is about 450 miles from me :( and the journey will take over 20 hours :shock:
Hopefully it'll be faster on the bike :twisted: Just getting there, will be a rideout for me 8) Might need a few days of work, and make it a long weekend.
Looking like the Cotswolds so far. I have done a little research and according to a route planner the Cotswolds is about 450 miles from me :( and the journey will take over 20 hours :shock:
Hopefully it'll be faster on the bike :twisted: Just getting there, will be a rideout for me 8) Might need a few days of work, and make it a long weekend.
Good man.
The Cotswolds is in Gloucestershire, west and up a bit of London and nearish Wales if I remember correctly.
I learnt to drive in the Cotswolds, there are some lovely bits of road, my favourite being the A419 between Stroud and Cirencester. Unfortunately its a main road but its wide, twisty, hilly with straight bits too.
Anonymous
01-02-05, 09:37 AM
http://www.the-cotswolds.org/top/english/map/cotswolds_map.html
http://www.cotswolds-calling.com/where-are-cotswolds.htm
The hardcore tourist Costswolds are really centred around Burford, Stow, Bourton etc but the whole of the Oxford, Stratford, Bath triangle is similar scenery and all within easy riding distance. Or diamond if you think of Cheltenham.
About 120 - 200 miles from Plymouth, depending on the meeting point, so might be able to come along 8)
I votes South Wales, but am happy with the Cotswolds too. Much less of a journey for the Scot's contingent.
fraser01
01-02-05, 11:46 AM
I voted Cotswolds....looks like most peeps have made up their mind.
missed last years annual rideout, so hopefully if we set some dates, i can try and book some time off.
:wink:
Having a bit of brain fade of to look at a map to see where the Cotswolds are. :lol:
Anonymous
01-02-05, 05:47 PM
http://www.the-cotswolds.org/top/english/map/cotswolds_map.html
http://www.cotswolds-calling.com/where-are-cotswolds.htm
The hardcore tourist Costswolds are really centred around Burford, Stow, Bourton etc but the whole of the Oxford, Stratford, Bath triangle is similar scenery and all within easy riding distance. Or diamond if you think of Cheltenham.
Here!!
Great now I know where they are, you learn somehing every day.
Lifes a jolly jingle. :lol:
ok - im in for Cotswolds - can we go to Stroud - theres a biker friendly pub there that would be great place to stop
Stroud - theres a biker friendly pub there that would be great place to stop
Get me the name of that pub. I want to put pin a flag on it.
John
will find out John / greg? :wink:
What i do know is they go on plenty of rideouts and they have a cricket team, and they go biking arond to play cricket... :) , theyve got back up vans for the kit before you ask, :wink: so if anyone fancies combinig rideouts awith cricket, this is the place to go ! :)
i was captaon of the school 2nd XI, and used to be a batsman, but when i tried in the nets a year or 2 ago, i couoldnt time it for toffee :(
Jelster
01-02-05, 10:25 PM
I like the Cotswolds. No problem there.
So if the Cotswolds wins, who's going to organise.....
1) where we meet up.
2) the rideout route.
3) publish the info on a special page on the main site.
I guess I'll be doing number 3. so that just leaves 1 and 2 to be sorted.
John
I've organised a few runs in the Cotwolds so would be more than happy to sort it.... Just have to get an SV for the day :)
This sort of thing......
http://www.urbanbiker.co.uk/rideouts/whitehorse.htm
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Carsick
02-02-05, 05:48 PM
I voted Costwalds but would be happy with most places, really.
Mr Toad
02-02-05, 10:58 PM
Cotswolds are great - lovely roads and I don't remember seeing any speed cameras the last few times I've been
It'll be fun going through some of the villages - I remember a bunch of small children putting their fingers in their ears as we passed through :lol:
Spiderman
02-02-05, 11:02 PM
Ive only ever been by car.
I'm sure it'll be better on the bike 8)
Cotswold look good got family in Gloucter / Cheltenham so can turn it into a bit of a hello at the same time. 4 potters allowed in :?: :wink:
I'm an open minded south east bod, I've lived in Plymouth, Southampton and London. I even date a girl from round Watford which is almost at the top of the M25, I don't mind she's a northerner! :lol:
I've set up a page on the main site to collect and collate relevant information.
There's a new button on the bottom of the toolbar called rideout 2005.
John
I've set up a page on the main site to collect and collate relevant information.
There's a new button on the bottom of the toolbar called rideout 2005.
John
There is as well. He ain't lying!
Steve Jelley has offered to recky a rideout route. This is very kind of Steve but the problem is that he isn't local and this usually works best with a local man/woman at the helm. I could nip into Scotland and find a reasonable ride, but a local will always show you a brilliant one.
So hands up. Who lives in or around the Cotswolds area and want's to show us some great roads and tell us where the bikers haunts are?
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wind gently whistling as tumbleweed rolls across the scene.
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Otherwise this will un-ravel very quickly
John
Andy Lewis
07-02-05, 09:06 PM
Hi,
This is my first time on this forum, I just noticed that you were looking in to a rid out in the Cotswolds. I'm from cheltenham and often take my bike out through the Cotswolds.
There are some good routes and places to stop at along the old road (Roman - not too many corners) whatch out for the pheasents and tractors and you cant go wrong.
Cirencester, Borton on the water, Stow on the wold most of these towns and villages are all linked with pretty good country roads...soon as there is a dry day I will be on them
stowboy
07-02-05, 10:55 PM
i vote cotswolds cos i live ere boy!! :drink:
and could help out??i do know of a good pub with campsite used by suzuki o.c at nether wescote,near burford-anygood to ya??
stowboy
svthou nakid-in number one colour SILVER :riding:
Anonymous
08-02-05, 08:03 AM
Andy and Stowboy, you guys sound very useful. I indeed think we will require a campsite in that area. Would Burford area be ok for those coming down from the north? I think its near the M40-ish isnt it?
I think by the end of this week there will be a final decision on Cotswolds, by the looks :D
I would be very happy (and Im sure someone else will come along from Bristol/Wales) to recce and routes and campsites with Steve and the local chaps as I know the area fairly well too.
shutdown
08-02-05, 04:33 PM
anyone know how far the cotswolds are from derbyshire?
i've not done a big ride yet so a tad scared :)
Anonymous
08-02-05, 04:45 PM
http://www.the-cotswolds.org/top/english/map/cotswolds_map.html
http://www.cotswolds-calling.com/where-are-cotswolds.htm
Derby to Burford 2h3min, so a lot less on a bike I would imagine.
stowboy
08-02-05, 05:07 PM
hi-heres a campsite,www.cotswoldcamping.net,i pass this site everyday :roll: looks pretty good-rally field etc,folly farm cotswold camping, bourton on the water.right in the countryside-i could do run to a good biking cafe at the steam railway-mega sponge cakes :thumbsup: via some really good scenery?? :riding: or their is a bigger campsite a bike club i know use at broadway-again this is on me run boy!from the norfff-i reckon off m5 at worcester-then on to evesham-
broadway/bourton,or m40 off at warwick-straight down fosseway. 8)
Jelster
08-02-05, 11:18 PM
For those of you that have not attended the "Annual Rideout", it's quite a spectacle. The route is of course very important, but the start, lunch and end points need specific planning.
Start point: A place where you can gather around 40 bikes on a Sunday morning, preferably with refreshment and toilet facilities as some will be waiting around for up to an hour.
Lunch: Somewhere that will cater for all of us, bearing in mind that some bikes will have pillions, and others may join at this point too. The Red Lion in Avebury is an excellent example, large car park, decent food, biker friendly and the village has character.
End point: There may well be in excess of 50 bikes by this time, and we'll need a suitable car park. Again some facilities would be very useful.
The route should be interesting with as little dual carriageway as possible, keeping away from larger towns and include decent features such sweeping bends and an undulating landscape. The Cotwolds has all of this by abundance, the “police” presence is generally quite low, and it’s easy to keep away from major towns.
Somewhere like the Little Chef at Buckland (A420) offers a good start/finish point as it has a large car park with a service station. If a local could provide some suggestions of suitable start, mid, and end points, I’d be more than happy to spend a weekend (or two) riding the area and put a decent ride together, but John is right, there is no substitute for local knowledge.
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So far 83 people have voted, so it will be interesting to see just how many bikes turn up. Can you imagine 80 odd bikes thundering along one after the other? YEEEEEEHAH! :lol:
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Anonymous
09-02-05, 08:43 AM
Can we decide Cotswolds now.
After all it does say Venue: somewhere in the Cotswolds on the main site :lol:
Then we can start planning the detail.
Amanda M
09-02-05, 08:51 AM
So far 83 people have voted, so it will be interesting to see just how many bikes turn up. Can you imagine 80 odd bikes thundering along one after the other? YEEEEEEHAH! :lol:
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If it's anything like last years rideout it will be superb. :twisted: Is it OK to bring my raptor along?
So far 83 people have voted, so it will be interesting to see just how many bikes turn up. Can you imagine 80 odd bikes thundering along one after the other? YEEEEEEHAH! :lol:
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If it's anything like last years rideout it will be superb. :twisted: Is it OK to bring my raptor along?
No! :wink: :lol:
Amanda M
09-02-05, 08:56 AM
:cry: :cry: I'll have my own rideout then :wink:
:cry: :cry: I'll have my own rideout then :wink:
Kidding, kidding.
Just don't ride near me. Those cans are just too noisy. I don't like noisy cans! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
So far 83 people have voted, so it will be interesting to see just how many bikes turn up. Can you imagine 80 odd bikes thundering along one after the other? YEEEEEEHAH! :lol:
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sorry, my bike has more of a whsiper sound to it...not this booming of a twin :D
Amanda M
09-02-05, 09:03 AM
:cry: :cry: I'll have my own rideout then :wink:
Kidding, kidding.
Just don't ride near me. Those cans are just too noisy. I don't like noisy cans! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
:lol: :D You'll love 'em! At least if I get lost people will be able to find me purely from the noise it makes :lol:
Might need a biker friendly pub with a garage then me thinks....do do the camping lark...
The pub in Stoud is called The Golden Fleece in Nelson Street - ill get directions and find out more when we set a date etc..
Is anyone up for some cricket when we get there ???? :lol: :lol:
if its a 2 day event - we could stay in the area, and play some cricket with them - them vs SV.org :wink: on Sunday..they usually have a rideout to the pitch ...others can carry on and meet later... 8)
just a plan :)
The pub in Stoud is called The Golden Fleece in Nelson Street - ill get directions and find out more when we set a date etc..
Thanks PeteM. Ignore my email to you. The date is now set for the 5th June
It could be a 2 day event for some, but the main rideout will be on the Sunday. It worked like this last year, some people met up on the Saturday, mainly the people that had furthest to travel.
John
mysteryjimbo
12-02-05, 11:04 PM
The pub in Stoud is called The Golden Fleece in Nelson Street - ill get directions and find out more when we set a date etc..
Thanks PeteM. Ignore my email to you. The date is now set for the 5th June
It could be a 2 day event for some, but the main rideout will be on the Sunday. It worked like this last year, some people met up on the Saturday, mainly the people that had furthest to travel.
John
I'm probably going to do the camping lark. :lol: So i'll be there for the 2/3 days.
Psst....shouldnt this be in rideouts/meets or in its own section like last year!
Well Cotwolds wins by a Country Mile with nearly half the vote...... :D
So all goes down to the planning and venue stage now....
Hopefully a new section will appear shortly dedicated to this.... :wink:
Jelster
15-02-05, 12:16 AM
The main SV650.org site has the start point as:
GOLDEN FLEECE
Nelson Street,
GL5 2HN
Looking at multimap, it looks like it's in the middle of town. Can anyone veryfy that this place:
a) Has the capacity to hold 30 - 40 bike
b) Is a suitable startpoint for 10:30 on a Sunday morning.
Any insight would be appreciated.
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Steve - i can find these things out . I was thinking to end there, or pause, unless we make it 2 dayer, and us soho types head up that way on Sat...is that your plan ?
timwilky
15-02-05, 02:17 AM
I was thinking of heading down there on the Saturday and riding back on the Monday. Does anyone know any decent low cost hotels in that area. I have done a few searches but with the exception of the travel lodge at Stonehouse (7 miles away from Stroud) there doesn't seem to be anything for reasonable money.
To old for this camping lark. Like a proper pit and facilities.
Anonymous
15-02-05, 09:28 AM
Is it really a good idea starting from Stroud as its right over one side. I thought Burford way might be better. But its no odds to me, just thinking of the others. Guess its near M5 I suppose. Also Stroud is a bit of a dump and not especially real Cotswolds IMO.
Spiderman
15-02-05, 11:21 AM
I was thinking of heading down there on the Saturday and riding back on the Monday. Does anyone know any decent low cost hotels in that area. I have done a few searches but with the exception of the travel lodge at Stonehouse (7 miles away from Stroud) there doesn't seem to be anything for reasonable money.
To old for this camping lark. Like a proper pit and facilities.
What he said.
Only, i love camping but aint got a tent or any of that sort of gear so its really a no go. And the g/f may come along too so a B&B is a good idea if anyone knows of any??
WildBill
15-02-05, 11:47 AM
Alright folks
I'll be going up on the Saturday and camping somewhere. Has anyone found a campsite yet?
i haven't yet but i will try and have look this afternoon
Carsick
15-02-05, 12:06 PM
I'll be camping as well, though will have to actually go and get the tent from my ex. Oh joy!
Spiderman
15-02-05, 12:13 PM
I'll be camping as well, though will have to actually go and get the tent from my ex. Oh joy!
Good luck with that one mate. ;)
Carsick
15-02-05, 12:16 PM
I'll be camping as well, though will have to actually go and get the tent from my ex. Oh joy!
Good luck with that one mate. ;)
Yeah, especially considering the fact that she's in Cardiff and the tent is at her parents house.
Oh well, I might just go and buy a new one.
http://www.cotswolds.info/cotswold-caravan-camping.htm
have a look here for campsites, they also have a list of B&Bs too
WildBill
15-02-05, 12:28 PM
This place looks alright...
http://www.mayfieldpark.co.uk/
But maybe somewhere closer to Stroud would be better.
Spiderman
15-02-05, 12:30 PM
I'll be camping as well, though will have to actually go and get the tent from my ex. Oh joy!
Good luck with that one mate. ;)
Yeah, especially considering the fact that she's in Cardiff and the tent is at her parents house.
Oh well, I might just go and buy a new one.
Cant say i blame you mate. I't proably cost more in fuel to get there and back than to but a new one. I'm amazed at how cheap tents are compared to what they were when i was a kid.
Or if you're feeling flush and fany keeping your bike company try this one (http://www.outdoor2go.co.uk/xcamping/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=273)
This place looks alright...
http://www.mayfieldpark.co.uk/
But maybe somewhere closer to Stroud would be better.
Looks good to me :D
I guess this time tho we need to remember to pick up the booze and food before the shop shuts
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