View Full Version : Dorset Somerset Rideout Ideas, Date 16th September
fizzwheel
27-02-06, 07:19 PM
I've had my thinking cap on for a while about a rideout in my neck of the woods.
Rather than disappearing off into Devon like I did last year, this years Extravaganza is going to be more Dorset / Somerset based.
So this is what I'm thinking of so far
Meet up at Podimore Services, where the A37 and A303 meet, this about an hour from Bristol or an hour from Sailsbury depends where you are coming from
Map here
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_hotel/hotel/hotel_id/104/YeovilPodimore
Theres lots of parking here, a little chef, fuel, and also a travelodge if you want to ride down the night before and have somewhere to stay.
This is the sort of route I'm thinking.
From Podimore, quick blast down the A303 pick up the A359 to Crewkerne,
then follow the A356 into Dorchester
From Dorchester follow the A352 through Cerne Abbas and then towards Sherborne
( Dr Rich, Term and Haxsaw I took you along these roads last year on the Bridport Coast rideout, also those of you that did my route last year around Devon road the first bit of this route, on the way back to Podimore )
Follow the A3030 and then the A357 through Sturminster Newton and then before Blandford at Durweston ( I think ) turn left at the bridge over the River Stour and then the A350 through Stourpaine, Compton Abbas to Shaftesbury. ( nice and twisty like you wouldnt believe, I ride this quite regularly and its :twisted: )
From Shaftesbury, follow the B3081 towards Tollard Royal, taking in the famous "Zig Zag" recently named as the twistiest road in Britain, also mention in this months Ride magazine top 10 rideout sections of road. ( again another regular haunt of mine, bit narrow in places but otherwise twisty and fun :twisted: )
This will bring us out on Cranborne chase, where we can pick up the fast A354 to Sailsbury. Then from Sailsbury pick up the A30 and follow it back to Sherborne and then back to Podimore where everybody should have easy dispersal home from there. ( another regular haunt, the A354 is fast and straight, though has some police prescense sometimes, the A30 is a regular road for me as its the Liz and I use to travel between either other houses in the summer or when its dry, fast and straight in places but twisty and technical in others )
I'll need to check the milleage and maybe refine the route a tad as Sailsbury in particular can be tricky to navigate through especially if the traffics heavy.
I'm thinking we have the Welsh Way Round III in may, and then AR06 in July which leaves either April or August as having not much planned for. Dont forget some of us and doing Jelsters North / South run in June so thats probably out as far as I'm concerned.
I dont think April is going to leave me enough time to plan this and sort the route out, As the weather is pants at the moment and also I'm busy the next few weekends with work commitments. So I think August looks more favourable.
Thoughts, ideas, opinions as per usual ridicule invited :lol:
I'll plan in a tea break stop and a lunch stop and also another afternoon stop. If its more than a tankful I'll incorporate a fuel stop in to.
I've had my thinking cap on for a while.....
Hope you were sitting down.
as per usual ridicule invited :lol:
Well you did ask for it.
"May" be up for this. Depends if I can get yet another ride out pass from Mrs Scoobs.
valleyboy
27-02-06, 07:30 PM
Aye, will be up for this.. no rain this time please ;) I got stuck in the mother of all traffic jams on the M5 last time, and was too scared to filter as there were a few cars infront of me playing lane change at any oppertunity! So ended up missing you lot by a few minutes from the services... put waterproofs on, and it pelted down.. all the way from the services back to my house in Aberdare...
And as my waterproofs had ridden up over the top of my boots, I had some nice lovely full of water boots to attempt to take off when I got home! :lol: and had to negotiate the mother of all traffic jams part two on the way home... except now I wasnt in the mood to stay put! :lol:
At least I think it was that one... :lol:
Gotta say, many of the roads Fizz mentions were pretty sweet. I'm gonna try and be there.
thepyrofish
28-02-06, 12:02 AM
Sounds like a great idea, finally a meet I can get to! Either April or August would be good, but the weather's likely to be nicer in August. Some good roads there too, especially the zig zag hill road, really nice ride over the hills :)
fizzwheel
28-02-06, 12:16 AM
Have you been over the Zig Zag recently ? I did a few weeks back, Cor the road surface is diabolical once you get over the top of it.
tee jey
28-02-06, 09:40 AM
I dont think April is going to leave me enough time to plan this and sort the route out, As the weather is pants at the moment and also I'm busy the next few weekends with work commitments. So I think August looks more favourable.
Definitely up for this one Fizz however........................ August is prime holiday season :roll: , would you get a better response in september? :wink:
The Zig Zag is postively dangerous after heavy rain, gravel and cr*p all over the bends. However don't be put off by this, it's an inspiring ride :lol:
I agree August is already looking pretty booked for me so it is doubtful I will be able to make it unless it is towards the end of august 19th onwards or September?
fizzwheel
28-02-06, 09:51 AM
Happy to be flexible on dates, so we could certainly plan this for September if that makes it more accessable for everybody.
im up for this as i should be free!
cheers
andy
NigelK2B12
28-02-06, 05:00 PM
Me TOOOOOO!!!!
diamond
28-02-06, 05:36 PM
I might join in if i've got nothing else to do
I've had my thinking cap on for a while.....
Hope you were sitting down.
as per usual ridicule invited :lol:
Well you did ask for it.
"May" be up for this. Depends if I can get yet another ride out pass from Mrs Scoobs.
me too
sound good tho *thumbs up lennie*
fizzwheel
01-03-06, 02:21 PM
"May" be up for this. Depends if I can get yet another ride out pass from Mrs Scoobs.
me too
sound good tho *thumbs up lennie*
What you have to get a pass from Mrs Scoobs as well... strange lot down your way arent you :wink: :D
"May" be up for this. Depends if I can get yet another ride out pass from Mrs Scoobs.
me too
sound good tho *thumbs up lennie*
What you have to get a pass from Mrs Scoobs as well... strange lot down your way arent you :wink: :D
He's obviously lying. There is no way Keith will come out on a rideout.
fizzwheel
01-03-06, 02:25 PM
He's obviously lying. There is no way Keith will come out on a rideout.
Good point well made :D
:lol: :lol:
Sounds good, last rideout organised by mr fizz was good
blah blah blah There is no way Keith will come out on a rideout.
i've been on two. sort of.
i resemble that remark!
I'm up for this, but it depends upon the date.
fizzwheel
02-03-06, 01:20 PM
I'm thinking early september might be better, in August the roads will be full of Holiday makers and caravans :evil:
What date do the schools go back after summer holiday ?
thepyrofish
03-03-06, 12:47 AM
Have you been over the Zig Zag recently ? I did a few weeks back, Cor the road surface is diabolical once you get over the top of it.
Yes, I went over it on Sunday on the way to 3-legged cross triumph.....the road along the hilltops is awful yea, so many potholes and random crash debris about!
What date do the schools go back after summer holiday ?
School Autumn term starts on different days in different counties but you can be fairly confident that they all will have returned after the 8th.
fizzwheel
03-03-06, 09:14 AM
What date do the schools go back after summer holiday ?
School Autumn term starts on different days in different counties but you can be fairly confident that they all will have returned after the 8th.
So if we set a date of the 9th of September how does that suit everybody ?
Once I've sorted the route properly I'll sort a new thread with a date in it and proper details
speedygirl
03-03-06, 12:11 PM
I'd be keen on a rideout - and by September maybe you won't have to wait for me too much :oops: still newbie-like riding at moment...
If anyone's keen I'd also be up for something local in April (surely the weather will be a bit better then now?!). I'm now working in Southampton but bike is living in friends garage in weymouth over these nasty winter months, so basically can meet anywhere Dorset/Somerset/Hampshire etc etc...
Assume it would be OK to bring friend/s along too (although not all on SVs :shock: )
diamond
03-03-06, 12:22 PM
I should be able to fit in a bit of a rideout in April some time, i live just outside Salisbury but spend my time going either down Portsmouth way or out Yeovil way so just the right sort of area. And i'm sure if i'm around Fizz will be to. You'll have to let us know when and where.
SpeedyG
If you fancy getting together from April onwards, have a look at the Poole Quay thread - a few of us meet at Rownhams at 6pm on a Tuesday and have a blast down there most weeks - there is usually a second pick up at the services before Poulner Hill on the A31:-
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=33319&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Very welcome to join us - keep an eye on the post above nearer the time to see who is meeting up
Matt
fizzwheel
03-03-06, 08:25 PM
i'm sure if i'm around Fizz will be to.
What am I your bitch or something :oops:
tigershark
03-03-06, 09:44 PM
The red lion pub in Stubbington (Fareham) is doing a ride out on the 31st April and we are heading out into sunny( i hope :wink: ) Dorset so perhaps we could meet up with a few of you guys then.
Blue_SV650S
04-03-06, 11:33 PM
I'd be keen on a rideout - and by September maybe you won't have to wait for me too much :oops: still newbie-like riding at moment...
If anyone's keen I'd also be up for something local in April (surely the weather will be a bit better then now?!). I'm now working in Southampton but bike is living in friends garage in weymouth over these nasty winter months, so basically can meet anywhere Dorset/Somerset/Hampshire etc etc...
Assume it would be OK to bring friend/s along too (although not all on SVs :shock: )
Whoooo, if I remember rightly we were both noobs on here together and you said you were moving to Southampton soon, that has obviosuly happend now, regretting it yet?!!? :twisted: :D
Always happy to go on a rideout ... I tend to do one every day at about 8:30 am and about 5:30 pm ... you are welcome to tag along ... :D
speedygirl
05-03-06, 06:46 PM
I'd be keen on a rideout - and by September maybe you won't have to wait for me too much :oops: still newbie-like riding at moment...
If anyone's keen I'd also be up for something local in April (surely the weather will be a bit better then now?!). I'm now working in Southampton but bike is living in friends garage in weymouth over these nasty winter months, so basically can meet anywhere Dorset/Somerset/Hampshire etc etc...
Assume it would be OK to bring friend/s along too (although not all on SVs :shock: )
Whoooo, if I remember rightly we were both noobs on here together and you said you were moving to Southampton soon, that has obviosuly happend now, regretting it yet?!!? :twisted: :D
Always happy to go on a rideout ... I tend to do one every day at about 8:30 am and about 5:30 pm ... you are welcome to tag along ... :D
'lo there again... yeah busy move to southampton so haven't had any free time to idle away on the forum :( seems OK and nice change to be somewhere bigger than Dorchester for a change!!
I'm planning to dust off the bike tomorrow and go for a run sometime in the afternoon - gonna drive to weymouth, pick up bike and probably head up to Poole, maybe the Salisbury road (can't remember what its called)
you about?
The red lion pub in Stubbington (Fareham) is doing a ride out on the 31st April and we are heading out into sunny( i hope :wink: ) Dorset so perhaps we could meet up with a few of you guys then.
What's that in aid of then? Might be convinced to go on this.
The red lion pub in Stubbington (Fareham) is doing a ride out on the 31st April and we are heading out into sunny( i hope :wink: ) Dorset so perhaps we could meet up with a few of you guys then.
What's that in aid of then? Might be convinced to go on this.
me too
me too
Are you stalking me?
me too
Are you stalking me?
do you want me to stop?
do you want me to stop?
No :oops:
Blue_SV650S
05-03-06, 08:53 PM
'lo there again... yeah busy move to southampton so haven't had any free time to idle away on the forum :( seems OK and nice change to be somewhere bigger than Dorchester for a change!!
I'm planning to dust off the bike tomorrow and go for a run sometime in the afternoon - gonna drive to weymouth, pick up bike and probably head up to Poole, maybe the Salisbury road (can't remember what its called)
you about?
Am I about in the Sailsbury Waymouth area?? … er no!!! :D Strangely enough I drove past there today though (on the way back from visiting my dad, who lives near Plymouth). I go rock climbing in Portland quite often, so know Waymouth pretty well. :)
You bringing the beast back or just going out for a play?? I saw a pointy when I was at my dads, an 05 red SVS, as I said before I own a curvy, but I have to admit I think the pointy looks much better :) if I am totally honest I get semi-tentage when I saw it :D but then I have been away from my bike for more than 48 hours, so like the bike hoe I am I got excited by every bike I saw along the way!! :D
Anonymous
05-03-06, 09:26 PM
f I am totally honest I get semi-tentage when I saw it :D but then I have been away from my bike for more than 48 hours, so like the bike hoe I am I got excited by every bike I saw along the way!! :D
Erm, that's nice. Lovely weather were having, and all that.
fizzwheel
06-03-06, 08:40 AM
I found a nice short cut past Sailsbury Race Course at the weekend which will mean we can cut out having to ride through the centre of Sailsbury on a Saturday, it'll bring us out in Wilton which is then a nice jaunt down the A30 back towards Sherborne
tigershark
07-03-06, 11:00 PM
The red lion pub in Stubbington (Fareham) is doing a ride out on the 31st April and we are heading out into sunny( i hope :wink: ) Dorset so perhaps we could meet up with a few of you guys then.
What's that in aid of then? Might be convinced to go on this.
I got that a bit wrong it's on 30th April(theres no 31st #-o ).
Its in aid of Hampshire Basics response units.
The route will go out towards Stockbridge and then Salisbury/Wilton for a burger at the bus and then off towards Shaftsbury and then down to the forest and then back to Stubbington.
Just checked my calender and i am free on this weekend, so i'll be coming on my first official rideout...be gentle wiv me...being a virgin n all that :wink:
upon checking my calender i see that i'm in Belgium with the lads that weekend.
so cant make it. there's a suprise! :D
ninja bobw
12-03-06, 06:22 PM
I could be up for this will know nearer the time. Is it a Saturday or Sunday rideout?.
fizzwheel
13-03-06, 08:22 AM
It''ll be a saturday, still not 100% sure on the date yet though
Jelster
13-03-06, 08:42 AM
Fizz,
See my comments here:
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=34515
If it's around that area, I may politely ask if I can join you......
.
fizzwheel
13-03-06, 09:39 AM
Fizz,
See my comments here:
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=34515
If it's around that area, I may politely ask if I can join you......
.
Not going quite so far down this year, staying more in Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire
You're more than welcome if you fancy it though, route I've got planned this year should be good
Should be up for it Fizz :D
This time I might actually get to ride it and not just wave you guyz off (with my then good arm :roll: )
Keep me posted on dates times etc
I'm definitely up for it.
Hopefully the weather will be better than last time.
Ian
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