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Okey-dokey......
Mogs and me are going for an evening potter about on either Weds 3rd or Thurs 4th August (2005 :roll: ); date dependent upon weather - we'll take the best :D
Anyone care to join us?
I suspect the usual 6:15-6:30pm meet; venue and route tbc depending upon who's about.
Oi!! Welsh Wop!!
You mobile yet, buddy?
valleyboy
26-07-05, 12:04 PM
Put me down for that one :)
How about doing this area (http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/Government/images/Test_4_klm.pdf) for a change
Route revised as Rich's proposal.
How about doing this area (http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/Government/images/Test_4_klm.pdf) for a change
Yeah - why not :D
Can we aim for a 6:00pm meet or is that too early?
6 is a bit of a rush, 6.30 is okay
6 is a bit of a rush, 6.30 is okay
6:30pm at Bassaleg HS it is :thumbsup:
Anyone else? Mass? Jonc? Flying Nurse? Dr Rich?
Anonymous
26-07-05, 02:10 PM
If available I shall come...tell you on the day expect :roll:
:D
fizzwheel
26-07-05, 02:18 PM
Sorry but to far for me to go on a weekday.. Never mind
Have fun guys
Anonymous
26-07-05, 02:33 PM
Maybe B4223 or whatever rather than the A449 to Raglan tho.. then must make sure we take the parallel road that runs right alongside the dual carriageway between Rgalan and Aber as alst time we were on the dual carriageway. I know those roads v well.
Rich
Maybe B4223 or whatever rather than the A449 to Raglan tho.. then must make sure we take the parallel road that runs right alongside the dual carriageway between Rgalan and Aber as alst time we were on the dual carriageway. I know those roads v well.
Rich
Good idea :)
I'm a possibility - the earlier i can know which day the better, but could potentially be available for either :)
The long-range weather forecast has Thursday 4th as the better day/evening.
I suggest making a decision over the weekend when the forecast will be a bit more reliable, but pencil in Thursday 4th as the provisional day.
Hope that's OK?
Looks like the weather forecasts are being revised for the better :D
Let's make it Thursday for definate, eh?
WelshWop
01-08-05, 01:42 AM
No, im not mobile yet :( Have a nice safe ride guys. Look after Sweetie-pie Jabba :wink:
Bah move Wales nearer this way, bit far I think :?
Weather forecast now more or less certain and favourable. Aunty Beeb has given us this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/images/symbols/fiveday_sym/1.gif
:D
Right
1. Various bods PM-ed.
2. Bike thoroughly cleaned, polished and topped up with fuel
Lookign forward to this. Mogs, please could you printout and copy of the directions? I'll try to memorise them, though.
WelshWop:
Sweetie_pie ain't coming this time :wink:
However, she is keen to meet us and learn to ride/get a bike. Would anyone mind if she tagged along as pillion on another occasion? I'm happy to take her on the Hornet and potter along at the back (as usual).
I'm going to out of contact for tomorrow and most of Weds, so just assume thatb I'll be at Bassaleg on time. Please PM me if problems.
Anonymous
01-08-05, 05:02 PM
Sweetie_pie ain't coming this time
I'm happy to take her over the Hornet :shock:
Anyway....
hang on a minute...where shall I meet everyone and at what time?
Actually if its 6.30 I might as well come to Bassaleg. If I get lost I'll text Jabba or Mogs and meet you en-route somewhere. I'm happy to lead the way between Monmouth and point 10 or something. There's ample opportunities to be accidently lured onto the dual carriageway.
Sweetie_pie ain't coming this time
I'm happy to take her over the Hornet
:shock:
Not with an audience - she might be shy. :wink:
hang on a minute...where shall I meet everyone and at what time?
We are leaving Bassaleg HS, Newport at 6:30pm. The location is shown in Mogs' map/directions on the first page of this thread.
Basically, at J28 of the M4 (Tredegar Park), turn right towards Risca on the dual carriageway. At the roundabout, take 2nd left and follow the signs to Caerphilly. The layby in front of the school is about 50yds before the Tredegar Arms, on the left-hand side.
Does this mean that you will be there? :shock:
Anonymous
01-08-05, 05:14 PM
Does this mean that you will be there? :shock:
I'm a man of my word (as long as its sunny). :lol:
Yes, of course I will.
valleyboy
01-08-05, 05:29 PM
Mogs, if your going from caerphilly over, is it possible for me to meet you there somewhere ??
I dont know the way to newport that way.. so I'll end up going down the A470 to the M4 otherwise! lol
p.s. I cant be bothered to clean the bike!! welll.. its covered in ACF-50 now.. and is making a nice burning smell!
Mogs, if your going from caerphilly over, is it possible for me to meet you there somewhere ??
As I understand it, Mogs will be travelling Caerphilly to Bassaleg via Machen. Nice road anyway, rideout or no rideout.
sweetie_pie
02-08-05, 02:00 AM
Sweetie_pie ain't coming this time
I'm happy to take her over the Hornet
:shock:
Not with an audience - she might be shy. :wink:
hang on a minute...where shall I meet everyone and at what time?
We are leaving Bassaleg HS, Newport at 6:30pm. The location is shown in Mogs' map/directions on the first page of this thread.
Basically, at J28 of the M4 (Tredegar Park), turn right towards Risca on the dual carriageway. At the roundabout, take 2nd left and follow the signs to Caerphilly. The layby in front of the school is about 50yds before the Tredegar Arms, on the left-hand side.
Does this mean that you will be there? :shock:
OY! I HEARD ALL THAT!
OY! I HEARD ALL THAT!
Blame Dr Rich :lol:
Anonymous
02-08-05, 08:22 AM
OY! I HEARD ALL THAT!
Blame Dr Rich :lol:
Blame me...blame me.....I like it :wink: :lol: :lol:
Gareth.
From Aberdare come through Nelson (A472) to Ystrad then A469 to 'Philly follow signs for Newport.
I'll meet you on (Bedwas Bridge Roundabout) (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&GridE=-3.20810926617228&GridN=51.5882304752761&lon=-3.20810926617228&lat=51.5882304752761&search_result=&db=grid&cidr_client=none&lang=&pc=&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=St164884&addr3=&addr1=) to depart at 6.15pm
If I miss you keep heading for Newport through Bedwas, Trethomas (Gatso - 30mph), Machen, Rhiwderrin, Bassaleg.
valleyboy
02-08-05, 04:14 PM
Cheers Kevin!
Mikey G
02-08-05, 06:23 PM
I may be up for this, i could meet or catch up with you all on the 'McDonalds roundabout' pontypool.
I may be up for this, i could meet or catch up with you all on the 'McDonalds roundabout' pontypool.
We'll meet you in McD's Car park (here (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&search_result=&db=pc&cidr_client=none&lang=&pc=NP40XB&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=NP4+0XB&addr3=&addr1=)) at about 6.50pm.
Now the only problem we face is stopping Jabba having two Big Macs and Happy Meal chaser. :D
Now the only problem we face is stopping Jabba having two Big Macs and Happy Meal chaser. :D
Helps keep the front of the bike down, honest :oops:
Flying Nurse
03-08-05, 02:32 PM
See you all tomorrow :D . Just got to find the school now 8-[
Ride Safe.......Jay
See you all tomorrow :D . Just got to find the school now 8-[
6:00pm at Asda Coryton? I'll try not to lose you this time :wink:
Thanks for the maps, Kev :thumbsup:
Tomorrows weather now given on BBC website as:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/images/symbols/fiveday_sym/7.gif
Warmer than today, though :thumbsup:
By my reckoning there are five of us (in no particular order):
Jabba (me :D )
Mogs
Valleyboy
Flying Nurse
Dr Rich
Anyone else fancy joining us?
Flying Nurse
03-08-05, 04:42 PM
That would be greatly appreciated :lol:
Ride Safe........Jay
That would be greatly appreciated :lol:
Okey dokey - see you there. I'll leave my hovel in Whitchurch about 5:50pm. I won't need fuel.
Ring me on my mobile after 5:00pm if you're running late or won't be there - 07976 111638.
Cheers
Mikey G
04-08-05, 08:31 AM
Looks like its a no from me :cry:
I'm working nights and have to go somewhere before i go to work. I'm trying not to use it either until i get new tyres on it hopefully next week. I'm sure there will be more rideouts in the future :) I may even be out up Aber on sunday if anyone is interested?
Mike
I'm sure there will be more rideouts in the future :)
There will - I'll make a mental note to make sure you hear about it :thumbsup:
The Mass
04-08-05, 09:07 AM
HI All,
I apologise, I haven't been keeping up with "events" recently on the forum (long story).
Anyhow, even though I would Luuuv to go tonight, and yet another one that I will miss out on :( I can't make it folks.
I do late's on Thursday n Friday's which means I don't hit the bridge till about 7 ish, plus after an hour and half of Motorway madness to get home, my heart will want to do it, but.... I'll be shattered!
Sorry dudes, I'd love to be there. Take it easy, and I'll give yers a wave from the M4 :(
Mass
I'm sure there will be more rideouts in the future :)
There will - I'll make a mental note to make sure you hear about it :thumbsup:
There's one on the 13th (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=25172) :D
What sort of time is the rideout planned to be finished by? Need to be back at Newport for 8.30 at the latest for work :(
What sort of time is the rideout planned to be finished by? Need to be back at Newport for 8.30 at the latest for work :(
I think that might be pushing it a little. Kev's autoroute things says 2hr45mins for 85.5miles........... that's 8:45pm back at Bassaleg.
Your call :lol:
I'll be leaving Asda Coryton with Flying Nurse at 6:00pm, and we leave Bassaleg at 6:30pm. If you're there, you're there.
I'm logging off now and won't be back here 'til tomorrow.
Cheers jonc
Anonymous
04-08-05, 04:24 PM
Just texted you Jabba. Only just finished in meeting, so no way will get home to pick up bike and to you. I think I'll just do more work :roll:
Sorry.
i can't risk being late so gonna have to give it a miss. Will pop up to bassaleg to say hello though, as it's only round the corner from work.
Anonymous
04-08-05, 06:43 PM
Well Im just leaving work now. Hope it was fun.... :roll:
Rich. We had a nice ride, Rain held off for the most part, but the roads were wet, neither Jabba nor I have ridden the Wye Valley in dry conditions.
There's me thinking you didn't want the get the GS dirty :D
What sort of time is the rideout planned to be finished by? Need to be back at Newport for 8.30 at the latest for work :(
I think that might be pushing it a little. Kev's autoroute things says 2hr45mins for 85.5miles........... that's 8:45pm back at Bassaleg.
Your call :lol:
I'll be leaving Asda Coryton with Flying Nurse at 6:00pm, and we leave Bassaleg at 6:30pm. If you're there, you're there.
I'm logging off now and won't be back here 'til tomorrow.
Cheers jonc
Jon, you should've spoken out :( :roll: , I would not have minded shaving parts of the route off to ensure you got back to work in time.
See you next time round - October
Anonymous
05-08-05, 12:17 PM
Rich. We had a nice ride, Rain held off for the most part, but the roads were wet, neither Jabba nor I have ridden the Wye Valley in dry conditions.
There's me thinking you didn't want the get the GS dirty :D
It was looking quite fine here early evening, I was surpirsed you had rain. A pity.
Sorry i coudlnt make it. My day was running 2 hours bejhind by lunch so I gave up even attempting to escape. I dint have my bike either so had to drive to get it....hopeless.
Fingers crossed for Wye Valley on a dry day for you. Its a lovely eaarly evening ride in some sun and warmth! Don't know whats going on with the weather at all.
You wont believe me....but I dont clean the GS. Hasnt been cleaned since before my Scotland trip and I only polished the flies off the plastic then :lol:
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