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Right, chaps and chapettes,
What are the thoughts about the rideout?
Do we want to go and "have it large" the night before and stay over (camping or B&B), or so we want to head out of here early on the day of the rideout?
Maybe some with want to do one and some will want to do the other.
What say you? :?:
Ceri JC
17-02-05, 03:14 PM
I dunno about camping- I don't really fancy carrying tent/sleeping bag etc. on the bike during the rideout. I'm always a bit paranoid with any more luggage than a tank bag on the bike.
I'd be up for BBQ though. Or, if we camped in South Wales, I could nip home, drop off my tent, etc. the morning after, then come back for the rideout.
We could combine the two. As unenvironmentally friendly as they are, the disposable BBQs work a treat. You can fit 2/3 in a largish tankbag, too :D
Anonymous
18-02-05, 10:10 AM
Ceri, we would ride up. Camp and ditch the gear, do riding related activities, then collect the gear.
Although its near home for me I still think it would be fun to camp for a night or so and have a good drinky! :D Whatever i shall probably hook up with you chaps.
:thumbsup:
I’m not into camping, so not keen on staying over.
I’m in for the early rise, spend the day and finish with the BBQ.
valleyboy
18-02-05, 04:26 PM
I'll second Mogs.. Ive done enough camping for one lifetime! Plus I dont ride too well with a hangover!
I'll second Mogs.. Ive done enough camping for one lifetime! Plus I dont ride too well with a hangover!
Make it 3 - if there's a B&B involved then Mrs J will want to come too :D
Carsick
18-02-05, 04:50 PM
Plus I dont ride too well with a hangover!
Me either, that's why I've asked if people want to go up on the Friday and have a few drinkies, then the saturday have a general social thing.
The Mass
13-03-05, 08:59 AM
Hiya lads n Lasses,
Not sure on the camping thing. :? As I guess Nagai will be coming (As he usually does get invited by jonboy) So he'll be coming to my house first.
The I guess, my other mucka with an SV will be making his way down with him???
But whatever you lot decide on doing - count me in :thumbsup:
Mass
The Mass
24-04-05, 06:38 PM
Hi all,
I think this is going to come around sooner than you think. So what's the plan?
As yesterday was truly awesome!
:wink:
I think this is going to come around sooner than you think. So what's the plan?
Looking at the map, and having ridden over that way last week, we can easily make Burford in an hour and a half of calm riding.
How about a number of meeting points (like Saturday), say J32 of M4 three hours before the start of the rideout, Bassaleg HS 20 mins after that and Aust another 20mins later?
This way we'll have time to regroup and collect those who get lost, time for a Little Chef Breakfast and time to fuel up all in a relatively easy and unpressured way. We'll also have time to "press the flesh" and put names to faces/avatars before the rideout kicks off :thumbsup:
OK, it might mean a 7:00am start from Cardiff........... :(
What says everyone?
Jabba, I ran the route we discussed through Autoroute.
This is it. (http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/government/images/test_2_klm.pdf)
Allowing for arriving at the ride out-start early and for your now traditional burger at Aust, (the Little Chef in Burfoot will be packed), it looks like an earlier start than first thought.
I'm okay with this, but what about yourself and others?
Anonymous
03-05-05, 09:52 AM
I may come with you guys from Aust. Why not the B4425 Cirencester to Burford tho?
Why not the B4425 Cirencester to Burford tho?
No reason why not, other than most of the S.Wales lads may not know the way, so its easier to stick to the better signposted routes. If you're familiar with it, we can all follow.
valleyboy
04-05-05, 10:37 PM
How early ?? hehehe.. I shall need about an hour from here... I might be tempted to cut through Ystrad Mynach and go down to the M4 that way.. but I will get lost VERY easy that way! So I may stick with old faithfull down the A470 etc...
better get my next service in before then! lol!
I'm okay with this, but what about yourself and others?
I think the timings are very pessimistic indeed :lol:
I did Cardiff to Rowstock, which is past Farringdon and Wantage, on the A417 in 2hrs 10 mins on a Thursday morning.... left Cardiff at 7:30am and had the bike parked 107 miles later by 9:40am. true, I went on the second Severn Crossing rather than the old bridge, but even so......
Can't see this route taking any longer than that, although a stop at Aust would obviously add a bit.
Allowing for arriving at the ride out-start early and for your now traditional burger at Aust, (the Little Chef in Burfoot will be packed), it looks like an earlier start than first thought.
Cheeky git :D At least you concede that I only ate one of them :wink:
I'd prefer to leave early with the promise of an Olympic Breakfast at Burford :oops:
I think the timings are very pessimistic indeed :lol:
Cheeky git :D At least you concede that I only ate one of them :wink:
I'd prefer to leave early with the promise of an Olympic Breakfast at Burford :oops:
I admit you only ate one, but I could tell you wanted both :) .
I've amended the route as Rich suggested and altered the timings at bit, dropping the long stop at Aust in favour of an earlier finish at Burfoot.
This is it. (http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/government/images/test_2_klm.pdf)
Valleyboy if you want to go via Ystrad Mynach, then you will be travelling right past me. How about This (http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/government/images/test_1_klm.pdf) as a possible route.
Anonymous
12-05-05, 11:19 AM
Ill come with you chaps and I know that route. Im not sure its very exciting but its more scenic and not an A road. I'm not camping now. Meet you at Aust or M4 J19 to suit you. I can wait on the slip ramp for you to pass if you dont want to stop at Aust.
valleyboy
12-05-05, 05:34 PM
Looks fine to me mogs :)
Gotta get my bike serviced before then anyway! lol! not a huge thing.. as if worst happens, I'll do it myself :)
appart from the throttle valve synchro thingy...
WelshWop
15-05-05, 11:44 AM
Hi all, i was wondering if i would be welcome to come on the rideout with you lot? :oops:
My sv is my first bike and ive only been riding for 6 weeks but i think im a ok rider and can keep up!
Ive only ever riden on my own :( as none of my mates are bikers and I dont really know what go's on at rideout.
Daniel, 25yo, newport swales, a bit shy at first :oops: Ride a black curvy svs.
Hi all, i was wondering if i would be welcome to come on the rideout with you lot? :oops:
Of course :thumbsup:
I suggest that you look at Mogs' latest plan and meet at Bassaleg HS, near to the Tredegar Arms, at the appointed hour. I think that Mogs and a few others will be there. I will be with the contigent that leaves from Asda Coryton at M4 J32. We'll be rendezvousing (is that a word :? ) at Bassaleg before going on to Aust, sorry - Severn View, Services on the M48.
My sv is my first bike and ive only been riding for 6 weeks but i think im a ok rider and can keep up!
At the time we're leaving, i.e. Stupid O'Clock am, I don't think that any of us will be tanking it too much. Go at your own pace, don't push it if you don't want to - as a relative newbie, I doubt that you'll be asked to be last rider in the péloton as the last person often has to go fastest of all at certain points to avoid being dropped.
Ive only ever riden on my own :( as none of my mates are bikers and I dont really know what go's on at rideout.
Neither do most of us :lol:
It will be a new experience for us. However, of those that I have met from the S & W Surfers section, all seem to be thoroughly decent peeps and safe riders.
WelshWop
16-05-05, 08:24 PM
Thanks Jabba :lol: I look forward to it.
Anonymous
17-05-05, 06:53 AM
Daniel, 25yo, newport swales, a bit shy at first :oops: Ride a black curvy svs.
Yeah...right
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/welsh_wop/IM000040.jpg
Seriously, we specialise in new riders here its fair to say.....as most of us are pretty new :D
No what you mean about no riding mates. Most of mine don't ride either. We will probably be running around S Wlaes a bit so keep checking in this section for other rides :thumbsup:
Carsick
17-05-05, 06:54 AM
However, of those that I have met from the S & W Surfers section, all seem to be thoroughly decent peeps and safe riders.
:shock: You obviously didn't see me in your mirrors, then :wink:
Anonymous
17-05-05, 06:54 AM
all seem to be thoroughly decent peeps and safe riders.
'Seem to be.....' :lol:
Dan, do come along and join us on the annual. It’s a first for many of us, but I’m sure it will be a great day. Jabba is already on the case to ensure good weather, he failed miserably on the ride out on the 23rd April, but he paid the price :oops: .
We’ve got ideas for other rides, Valleyboy is planning a short evening one (Western Black Mountains I think), and I’ve got hopes for a meet to circumnavigate parts of north Devon and Somerset, both will be after the annual.
Keep an eye on the South West Surfers board; local rides will be posted there.
Jabba is already on the case to ensure good weather, he failed miserably on the ride out on the 23rd April, but he paid the price :oops:
Aye- bought new keks a few days later and its only rained once since :roll:
That reminds me................... must nip down to HGs and buy the armour for 'em :thumbsup:
WelshWop
17-05-05, 08:07 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys :D
I will keep an eye out for any rides in our area.
Guess ill see you all at the annual rideout then.
Thanks again
ijeffery
23-05-05, 10:43 AM
Hello All.
I should be coming to this, and meeting Jabba et al at Asdas. Perhaps we won't lose peeps in the massive distance to Bassaleg this time :wink:
Had a look at the route, so are we meeting at 06:30?
Better not drink the night before if thats the case :)
The Mass
23-05-05, 09:28 PM
Lads,
You'll have to excuse me for being totally dull on this one.
But, are we meeting on Saturday or Sunday morning at Bassaleg?
I can see the times and so on, but no day? or a I just too tired and missed it in the thread somewhere?
Anyway, count me in, and can confirm Nagai's attendance as well.
See ye soon lads, and keep it sunny side up, only another week to go.
Oh yeah, and I've now got 5.5k miles on the Blue Cow already :shock:
You'll have to excuse me for being totally dull on this one.
:roll: :lol:
But, are we meeting on Saturday or Sunday morning at Bassaleg?
The rideout's on Sunday 5th June. suspect about 6:45am at Bassaleg, mate :thumbsup:
Anonymous
24-05-05, 12:26 PM
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The Mass
24-05-05, 12:49 PM
Thanks Rich :lol:
Not too sure if that lid's legal though, I'd never get my head behind the screen with that on :lol:
valleyboy
24-05-05, 12:54 PM
If bike is fixed, I'll be there.. if not fixed.. well... theres always the next one!
valleyboy
29-05-05, 11:12 AM
Doesnt look like I will make it :( Still havent had the estimate yet.. plus by the time parts get through, and a mechanic to stick em on... think it will be too late
Assuming that I get my puncture mended in time................... :roll:
Lads,
You'll have to excuse me for being totally dull on this one.
But, are we meeting on Saturday or Sunday morning at Bassaleg?
I can see the times and so on, but no day? or a I just too tired and missed it in the thread somewhere?
Anyway, count me in, and can confirm Nagai's attendance as well.
See ye soon lads, and keep it sunny side up, only another week to go.
Oh yeah, and I've now got 5.5k miles on the Blue Cow already :shock:
Your not the only one, I had it in my diary for 12th. luckily had nothing on that couldn't be postponed.
Anonymous
01-06-05, 11:44 AM
Your not the only one, I had it in my diary for 12th. luckily had nothing on that couldn't be postponed.
Hahahahhahahahahahahahahahahah.........
http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/westbury/images/workhsboy.gif
.........ooooppppsss so did I :oops:
Your not the only one, I had it in my diary for 12th.
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.........ooooppppsss so did I :oops:
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For once, words fail me :shock:
The Mass
04-06-05, 01:53 PM
Is it worth cleaning the Blue Cow :roll:
She's Mingin' at the mo :oops:
She was lovely and clean when I started the week, but the last 2 or so days have just sh!tted her up in a big way.
I just can't beleive the weather, whilst typing this I looked out of the window, it was raining, I looked back 2 seconds later - it stopped :?
WTF is going on with the weather????? :?:
Anyway, don't care, it can pi$$ down all it likes - I'm still going :thumbsup:
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