Chesil Beach Coast Run - Saturday 15th April

[fizzwheel]

Meet at Riders in Bridgwater 10:30 for 11:00am Departure

Directions here

http://www.riders-bw.co.uk/contact.htm

Theres a café there so you can grab a brew and a bite to eat before we leave if you leave yourself enough time. Its about 45minutes down the M5 from Bristol for all you guys in that neck of the woods.

Before we leave if you want fuel please let me know as if your tank is empty we can stop for Fuel on the way out of Bridgwater. I can plan a fuel stop in half way round if necessary.

Some of these roads have some sharp bends in them. Please be careful as a few of them tighten up on you.

I dont want to put anybody off. The roads are easy to read just exercise some caution is all I'm asking.

Route as Follows

Take the A372 out of Bridgwater and head towards Westonzoyland and then on into Langport. At the Esso garage in Langport take a left turn and then a right turn a few hundred yards up the road, Signposted “Huish Episcopi” this picks up the A372 again heading towards Illchester.

At Illchester follow the main road through the village and then pick up the A303 southbound ( Exeter ) stay on the A303 ( over one roundabout ) until you see signs for the A356 sign posted Crewkerne.

At the mini roundabout in crewkerne take a right and follow the road through the traffic lights and then take the left fork in the road following signs for Misterton on the A356. Also signposted "Station" A few miles out of Crewkerne turn right at the crossroads sign posted “Beaminster” Follow the A3066 through Beaminster towards Bridport.

Entering Bridport go straight over the first mini roundabout. Go past a supermarket I think its Summerfield on the left. Then straight over the next big roundabout by the car dealership and follow sign posts to Westbay at the next roundabout take the first Exit left, signposts Burton Bradstock B3157.

This takes along the coast above Chesil Beach if the weather is clear theres some nice views along the coast out across Portland.

Watch out in Abbostbury as there is the mother of all sharp left hand hairpin bends in the village. Its not unusual for cars to cut this corner. Just be careful.

Follow on this road, Theres a nice pub with a decent tarmac carpark in Abbostbury that we can stop at for lunch so I suggest we stop here. The pubs called "The Kings Head" and the entrace to the carpark is off a righthand bend just before a Texaco petrol station.

Follow the B3157 passing through Chickerell and on into Weymouth.

In Weymouth turn left at the lights ( Major Traffic crossroads ) and follow the signs for Dorchester A354

At the roundabout on the outskirts of Dorchester by the football ground take a left. Follow the round up the hill and take the 3rd exit ( but its actually straightover ) signposted A37 / A352 Sherborne. Dont Follow the A35 to Bridport.

For those of you that are interested this takes you round the ramparts of “Maiden Castle”

At the next roundabout take a left and follow the A37 signposted Yeovil. After a few hundred yards take a right turn to follow the A352 towards Cerne Abbas.

Care Needed some of the bends on this bit are Gravelly

Home of the famous “Cerne Giant” which you’ll pass on your right handside. We can stop here if you want a better look but it’ll be crowded and the carpark is only small.

Stay on the A352 all the way through Middlemarsh and Longburton ( watch for police here ) to Sherborne. On entering Sherborne go over the railway bridge by the rubbish tip. Follow the road round and then turn left DON’T FOLLOW THE SIGN FOR TOWN CENTRE, head towards the A30. Through the traffic lights by a pub called “Skippers” and then at the next set of lights turn right onto the A30. Follow the road and at the next set of lights turn Left onto the B3148 signposted Marston Magna. Follow this road. ( again this can be gravelly in a few sections so be careful )

At the Marston in turn left onto the A359 and follow the road to Mudford.

Follow the road through Mudford and back into Yeovil. The road will rise up a hill and you'll pass a pub on the left. At the top of the hill the road curves to the left and theres a junction on the right, turn right into this road "Combe Street Lane" and follow it. At the first roundabout you come to take the 3rd exit back onto the A37 Follow the A37 to Illchester. Follow the road through Illchester, The take the B3151 to Somerton. Follow the road through Somerton stay on the B3151 to Street. Before you get into street you’ll ride up a steep hill that has a crossroads at the top of it. Turn left here theres no signpost though. Follow this road past the old windmill and then at the next Junction by the Pink Pub ( I cant remember its name ) take a left onto the A39 heading towards Ashcott.

Follow the A39 all the way back into Bridgewater. Theres a turn off just before Bridgewater for the M5.

I will lead you all back to the start point at Riders but if you want to pop off onto the M5 before had that’s cool.

If theres a lot of us I would suggest we use the “drop off system” if theres not then when the road changes or we need to turn then I’ll slow down and group everybody up so we don’t miss the junction.

I know all these roads very well. I like to stretch the legs of the GSXR at times. So If you see me honing off into the distance don’t worry just ride at your own speed and I’ll wait for you.

I'm not expecting you to follow the route. I just wanted to post it up so if you want you can print it off incase we do get split up.

Where we have to turn off onto new roads etc I’ll make sure I keep the person behind me in my mirrors can I ask that you guys all do the same as it makes life easier and nobody gets dropped off the back. Just ride at your own speed. If when we stop you find the pace to fast. Then please let me know and I’ll slow it down.

Cheers

Fizz

[Viney]

Now thats a compreshesive route ;) Sadly i will be larging it up in Cardiff :D

[anna]

count me in :lol:

[diamond]

Just ride at your own speed. If when we stop you find the pace to fast.

Fizz

Yeah right :lol:

[Anonymous]

:wink:

http://www.efsa.co.uk/images/chesil-beach.jpg

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[diamond]

We're not going on the beach are we i hate sand :?

[fizzwheel]

We're not going on the beach are we i hate sand :?

No we're not and its pebbly anyway no sand

Dr Rich :oops: :wink:

[Viney]

We're not going on the beach are we i hate sand :?

No we're not and its pebbly anyway no sand

Dr Rich :oops: :wink:

Yes, and its stones are different sizes from one end to the other in gradients. The most unique beach in the Uk, probably the world!!

[timwilky]

Nice down there, A long time since I have been, used to crash at a mates house on Portland.

Have a good jolly and ride safe

[diamond]

Yes, and its stones are different sizes from one end to the other in gradients. The most unique beach in the Uk, probably the world!!

You anorak :lol:

[Viney]

Yes, and its stones are different sizes from one end to the other in gradients. The most unique beach in the Uk, probably the world!!

You anorak :lol:

I prefer pebble conniseur :D

[keithd]

there's only one "E" in Bridgwater.

Sorry, it's been doing me head in :D

:oops:

[diamond]

there's only one "E" in Bridgwater.

Sorry, it's been doing me head in :D

:oops:

So if your that concerned does it mean you will be attending? :wink: :lol:

[valleyboy]

Suppose its a way of killing my back tyre off....... :wink:

Expect me to get lost and be late :lol:

[Anonymous]

there's only one "E" in Bridgwater.

Sorry, it's been doing me head in :D

:oops:

Outrageous for a moderator. What a poor example :wink: :lol:

[fizzwheel]

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[DeanoN]

Sorry can't make this one, i'll be in Spain................... :D

[cuffy]

Reckon i might be able too make this one :D anyone from the swindon area going? samurai, baldyman? let me know and i'll ride down with you.

[Anonymous]

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Didnt take long for use of that emoticon :lol: :lol: :lol:

[keithd]

i've got half an hour to get there.

its a 2 hour ride from my hoose

its dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

:D

in summary, i'll not make it. risk of showers too great, plus my big sis is in hospital and i'm going to visit her this afternoon

[fizzwheel]

i've got half an hour to get there.

its a 2 hour ride from my hoose

its dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

:D

in summary, i'll not make it. risk of showers too great, plus my big sis is in hospital and i'm going to visit her this afternoon

Its next weekend you muppet !!!

Not to serious with your sister I hope

[cuffy]

i've got half an hour to get there.

its a 2 hour ride from my hoose

its dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

:D

in summary, i'll not make it. risk of showers too great, plus my big sis is in hospital and i'm going to visit her this afternoon

Its next weekend you muppet !!!

Not to serious with your sister I hopeI noticed that earlier but didnt wanna say nowt :lol:
Hope big sis is ok :thumbsup:

[keithd]

#-o

my minds not with it!

oops!

i was probably traumatized by the spelling of bridgwater still!!

thats my excuse and i'm sticking to it

[fizzwheel]

Liz and I rode round approximately half of this route yesterday. As I suspected the section through Cerne Abbas is very gravelly. There are a couple of bends where theres Gravel in the middle of the road on the Apex so please if you are coming just take it easy through that bit.

Forecast looks OK for the morning with some rain in the afternoon. So fingers crossed.

[_Stretchie_]

Oh hello.. Sun's come out has it?

Only joking, I'm there... Right now, just waiting for you..


:lol:

VB, you want to meet up before going down to Riders?

[valleyboy]

Hell yes... you think Im trudging down the M5 on my own.. I'll end up with speeding tickets! :lol:
though I HAVE to get my rear brakes sorted... they no longer exist... Im stamping on the back and nothings happening.... does help when theres some of the pads left to do something :oops: so they are ordered.... EBC... £20 instead of OEM ones which are £40 :shock: for a pair of rear pads...

[_Stretchie_]

I HAVE to get my rear brakes sorted... they no longer exist... Im stamping on the back and nothings happening....

That's because you have to stamp on the brake lever..... NOT the floor

[fizzwheel]

OI YOU TWO GET A ROOM

Can we keep this thread for stuff relevant to the rideout ?

Ta

Fizz

[_Stretchie_]

:oops:

He started it

[valleyboy]

Back to topic... Cribbs Causeway as a meeting point OK Stretchie?? gives me a chance to put some fuel in...
sort out times etc later..... I will be late arriving though... Im not as fast getting to the other side of the bridge as I use to be :lol:

[anna]

I can meet up with you guys at morrisons if you want?

[Viney]

Always got shopping on the mind :roll: :lol:

[anna]

Always got shopping on the mind :roll: :lol:

of course ;) .. it's easier to meet people there and if they want to fill up well it just makes sense

[_Stretchie_]

Great, I was going to ask you tonight and Haxsaw if you wanted to meet and Rich if he wants to meet further down..

[fizzwheel]

Great, I was going to ask you tonight and Haxsaw if you wanted to meet and Rich if he wants to meet further down..

I'm sure Dr Rich said he was away in Cornwall this weekend

My plans have changed I dont need to get back for mid afternoon ish now. So if you guys like we can start a little later ? that way everybody gets a bit more of a lie in ?

[anna]

nooooooooooo I have made plans for the afternoon now!!!!!!!!!

[fizzwheel]

OK Anna if you've made plans lets leave it as it is.

What time do you need to be back for ? Its a reaonable trek round that route. I dont really envisage being back in Bridgwater till about 3ish...

[anna]

thats fine fizz got to ride down to my sisters afterwards so didnt want to set off too late after riding all day (and she said she would cook dinner so really didnt want to miss that one ;) )

[_Stretchie_]

thats fine fizz got to ride down to my sisters afterwards so didnt want to set off too late after riding all day (and she said she would cook dinner so really didnt want to miss that one ;) )

Woohoo, you hear that lads...

We get dinner too... :lol:

[anna]

thats fine fizz got to ride down to my sisters afterwards so didnt want to set off too late after riding all day (and she said she would cook dinner so really didnt want to miss that one ;) )

Woohoo, you hear that lads...

We get dinner too... :lol:

Nooooooooooooooooooo .. unless you wish to babysit my nieces I'm sure she wouldnt mind then ;)

anyway OFF TOPIC (thought I would get that in before Fizz!)

[Tara]

Wish I could come out on this one :cry: oh well next time maybe

[anna]

Wish I could come out on this one :cry: oh well next time maybe

Well now your moving down saf you will be around for more of these .. look forward to seeing you on the next one ;)

[diamond]

Who is gonna be at this one just out of interest.

[Tara]

Wish I could come out on this one :cry: oh well next time maybe

Well now your moving down saf you will be around for more of these .. look forward to seeing you on the next one ;)

yeah be good to meet up at last

[Anonymous]

As Fizz says I am away this weekend, so I'm a no.

[Beenz]

Checks diary..... free..:idea:

Looks like it could be the first time I rideout with you bods. :shock:

As I'm Chippers I can either catch up with Cuffy in Swindon or with anyone else on the way towards Bristol. Any thoughts?

Still running in but OK up to seven n arf.

[silent]

what time at morrisons are people meeting and will you be speeding on the way to bridgewater.

Sorry but i dont want points as they dont make good prizes in this instance.

I may or may not be able to make it, unsure...

andy

[anna]

ED... so far from my calculations here is a list of names going (please correct add to if i am wrong:- )

Tiggers
Fiz
Valleyboy
Cuffy
Stretchie
Thepprofish
Beenz


I will be at Morrisons at about 9.30 for those of you who are going from there.

[diamond]

Cool looks like a nice number, should be fun. :D

[_Stretchie_]

what time at morrisons are people meeting and will you be speeding on the way to bridgewater.

Sorry but i dont want points as they dont make good prizes in this instance.

I may or may not be able to make it, unsure...

andy

Alright mate. I would worry, I don't plan on going over 80 on the motorway down to Bridgewater from Bristol

So then. Morrisons at Cribbs for 09:30 then yeah...

[tiggers1963]

ED... so far from my calculations here is a list of names going (please correct add to if i am wrong:- )

Tiggers
Fiz
Valleyboy
Cuffy
Stretchie
Thepprofish
Beenz


I will be at Morrisons at about 9.30 for those of you who are going from there.

Is that the morrisons on cribbs causeway?

will pm valleyboy to find out if he's definitely going. if so will meet you there as well (probably best place to meet if coming from Wales) :lol:

[_Stretchie_]

That's the one mate

[tiggers1963]

thanks Stretchie 8)

[cuffy]

Dunno if i can make the meet in bridgewater as i got things planned early doors :(

What sort of time are you looking at getting to chesel? might take a trip down in my own time and meet you there

[fizzwheel]

Dunno if i can make the meet in bridgewater as i got things planned early doors :(

What sort of time are you looking at getting to chesel? might take a trip down in my own time and meet you there

I'm not sure.. depends on what pace and the traffic. I was planning a stop in the layby ontop of Portesham Hill probably I would think about 1 ish.. so could aim to meet you there ?

[valleyboy]

I will be there regardless if I can get a new tyre or not.... will just have to stick to road legal speeds if I cant get one fitted Friday evening ;) means me leaving the house at 8 am ish... just like a bloody week day then! :lol: except I wont be in work 2 minutes later...

[tiggers1963]

I will be there regardless if I can get a new tyre or not.... will just have to stick to road legal speeds if I cant get one fitted Friday evening ;) means me leaving the house at 8 am ish... just like a bloody week day then! :lol: except I wont be in work 2 minutes later...

VB, which way are heading for the m4, are you going down to taffs well and joining up or are you going through ystrad and caerphilly?. if your going through ystrad I can meet you by bassaleg school if you like, ride down together. By the way Ebike's given me a NAKED hornet, so I dont intend going much ove 70ish

[valleyboy]

Ystrad way... ALWAYS that way to the M4 for me... I can only take so much dual carriage way ;)

Naked Hornet?? its not blue is it?? could it be Jabbas bent Hornet ?? :lol:

[cuffy]

OK! I'm deffo in. Maybe Mrs Cuffy too..long as it aint too cold :shock:
We'll probably go for the Cribbs meet up at 9:30 with Anna n Co, will let you know for definite tomorrow.

Beenz: I'll drop you a PM about leaving times and a decent route to Brizzle with out going all the way on the M4 if your still up 4 it. \:D/ See y'all Saturday :D

[fizzwheel]

Ebike's given me a NAKED hornet, so I dont intend going much ove 70ish

Hint... 70mph in 6th = tingly footpegs = pins and needles in feet. Give it a few more beans. 80mph is better.

[valleyboy]

Fizz... if I get my tyres done, he'll be doing more than 80 mph to keep up with me on the way to Cribbs :twisted:

How fast did we go again on top of Glyn Neath ;) :lol: I think a few people topped out their SV's keeping up :lol:

[silent]

i cant make it, i forgot i have a friend coming down from nottingham....so will beout with him.

Andy

[anna]

Fizz... if I get my tyres done, he'll be doing more than 80 mph to keep up with me on the way to Cribbs :twisted:

How fast did we go again on top of Glyn Neath ;) :lol: I think a few people topped out their SV's keeping up :lol:

we dont want anyone lost before getting to riders VB!!!!! ;)

[valleyboy]

Now now.... Ive not lost anyone on any of my rideouts yet ;) I dont plan on starting now either.... :lol:

[Jelster]

People,

I have a pass from Mrs Jelster for Saturday, so I'd like to join you.

I'll be coming in via A303/372, but have no idea where you're meeting, so could somebody bring me in ?

.

[fizzwheel]

People,

I have a pass from Mrs Jelster for Saturday, so I'd like to join you.

I'll be coming in via A303/372, but have no idea where you're meeting, so could somebody bring me in ?

.

Hi Steve

Were are meeting here in Bridgwater

http://www.riders-bw.co.uk/contact.htm

How far are you coming down the A30 ?

[Jelster]

How far are you coming down the A30 ?

I wasn't... :?

Plan A was A303 and pick up the A372 just West of Podimore services, and take that into Bridgewater.... I'll be getting close to empty by the time I hit the roundabout (which I think has a petrol station). So I was hoping that I could meet up with somebody there....

.

[keithd]

steve,

dunno if you travel that road often but keep a beady out for static and mobile speed cameras on the 303.

of all the points i have ever acrued they've all been on that road :evil:

[Jelster]

steve,

dunno if you travel that road often but keep a beady out for static and mobile speed cameras on the 303.

of all the points i have ever acrued they've all been on that road :evil:

Well it's not a road I ride every week, but I'm happy to keep up a steady NSL, there's not many areas that are under that is there ?

I just don't fancy Heathrow -> Bristol on the M4, boring as hell....

.

[keithd]

steve,

dunno if you travel that road often but keep a beady out for static and mobile speed cameras on the 303.

of all the points i have ever acrued they've all been on that road :evil:

Well it's not a road I ride every week, but I'm happy to keep up a steady NSL, there's not many areas that are under that is there ?

I just don't fancy Heathrow -> Bristol on the M4, boring as hell....

.

no, on the whole is all 60/70, you'll pass thru a couple of villages where it goes down to 40 and 50, and one sneaky camera as you pass thru Chicklade where they've placed a camera half way up a hill. its right where the road opens up to three lanes after a long stretch of single lane with no opportunities to over-take. the frustrated motorist overtakes the tractors or lorries and hurries up the hill too fast, and its hello 3 points :evil:

[fizzwheel]

How far are you coming down the A30 ?

I wasn't... :?

Plan A was A303 and pick up the A372 just West of Podimore services, and take that into Bridgewater.... I'll be getting close to empty by the time I hit the roundabout (which I think has a petrol station). So I was hoping that I could meet up with somebody there....

.

OK cool. Liz and I are meeting somebody else at Podimore services for 9:30 ish. So we can meet you there to and you can follow us to Bridgwater.

You'll be able to fill up at Podimore

How does that sound ?

[Jelster]

How far are you coming down the A30 ?

I wasn't... :?

Plan A was A303 and pick up the A372 just West of Podimore services, and take that into Bridgewater.... I'll be getting close to empty by the time I hit the roundabout (which I think has a petrol station). So I was hoping that I could meet up with somebody there....

.

OK cool. Liz and I are meeting somebody else at Podimore services for 9:30 ish. So we can meet you there to and you can follow us to Bridgwater.

How does that sound ?

:thumbsup: Coolio

Better start cleaning the bike now then :D

Edit: As there's a Chef on site, I'll be there for about 9:00 and get some breakfast, so I'll be in the warm with a coffee when you arrive...

.

[anna]

okay as I will be away from the pc from 5 tonight (on account of my home pc being broken!!) ..

I will be at Morrisons from 9.30 on Saturday ... I dont know the way from there to riders BTW so I trust someone else does? .. (dont worry I will get a copy of directions before leaving pc tonight so if no one else does at least I will have a vauge idea of where it is!!)

[Viney]

Hope the wetaher is kind to you all

[_Stretchie_]

I dont know the way from there to riders BTW so I trust someone else does? ..

I wouldn't worry about that, I know the way. But what's the BEST way. We can M5 it, take at right at Jct 23 then a left, then a right at the Vdubya garage and we there.. But motorways are boring.. Hmmm

We'll be ok getting there from Morrisons at Cribbs 8)

[tiggers1963]

Ystrad way... ALWAYS that way to the M4 for me... I can only take so much dual carriage way ;)

Naked Hornet?? its not blue is it?? could it be Jabbas bent Hornet ?? :lol:

ok if you give me a time you'll be in bassaleg i'll meet you by Bassaleg school,
actually it is a blue hornet, and I should be ok for the plus 70 :wink: I managed to get it up to 90 on the way home from work today, but it was a struggle to hang on to the handlebars :oops:

[_Stretchie_]

Thats the tricks with these bikes mate.. I'll let you in on a secret...

Head - down
R's - Up
Right hand - twisted as far as the accelerator will let you
Eyes - CLOSED

[anna]

Hope the wetaher is kind to you all

Thanks V

[cuffy]

Me n beenz and maybe mrs cuffy (aka Tracy) will meet up with you at cribbs for 9:30. :D

[_Stretchie_]

Great..

Getting quite a few people. Should be good

[valleyboy]

Tiggers... we want to be at Cribbs for 9.30 latest... so I suggest being at Bassaleg at 8.45 ?? ish.. leaving no later than 9.. and I warn you , Im no good at keeping time ;) I WILL TRY and be there early (yeah right! hehe)...

Oh.. by the way, I have a new rear tyre, and new rear brakes.. all scrubbed in nicely this evening already... I wont go much more than 86 mph... as that seems to be my cruising speed on this thing.... :lol:

[tiggers1963]

Tiggers... we want to be at Cribbs for 9.30 latest... so I suggest being at Bassaleg at 8.45 ?? ish.. leaving no later than 9.. and I warn you , Im no good at keeping time ;) I WILL TRY and be there early (yeah right! hehe)...

Oh.. by the way, I have a new rear tyre, and new rear brakes.. all scrubbed in nicely this evening already... I wont go much more than 86 mph... as that seems to be my cruising speed on this thing.... :lol:

No probs I'll be there by 8.30. If you ain't there by 9.00 i'll make my way to Cribbs, no doubt you'll catch me up 8)

[cuffy]

[-o< Hoping my battery will be charged by the morning....i left the friggin parking light on friday :toss: ...if not i'll steal the missus in the morning :wink:

[Beenz]

Should be leaving Nam at around 8:00 with Cuffy and Mrs Cuffy. Plenty of time for 9:30 at Cribbs :shock:

[fizzwheel]

Thanks guys. Hope you all had a safe trip home.

See you on the next one

8)

[Jelster]

Thanks for the ride out guys & girls. Nice to put some faces to some names....

Fizz, good route, would like to meet again for another, you've got some nice roads down there..

Good show from the "Not SV650.org" bikes, 5 IL4's out of 12, not bad.

VB, nice ZX mate, bit on the quiet side though :lol:

Pictures here: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=36545

Sorry I decided to "bug out" early, just didn't fancy riding back in continuous rain, luckily it cleared up by the timeI hit the M3. Total miles for the day was 376 :lol:

See you again for another one....

.

[Haxsaw]

Cheers for guiding again, Fizz, had a good day.

We had an easy ride back to Bristol on the A37. Stopped raining about half way and all roads around here are dry - typical!

Nice photos Steve.

[_Stretchie_]

Good day. Nice roads, at least it was only light rain :lol:

Thanks all

[cuffy]

Cheers all had a great day, was our first ride out, great work fizz...and liz your an angel :kiss: Thanx again for rescuing my seat :oops:
Look forward to doing it again soon. :D

[_Stretchie_]

Thanx again for rescuing my seat :oops:

Ha haaa :laughat:

I forgot about that

[cuffy]

Thanx again for rescuing my seat :oops:

Ha haaa :laughat:

I forgot about thatCoulda been wosre..my **** couldve been attached to it :shock:

[speedygirl]

would be good to join in the next dorset/somerset rideout.... am away doing the family visit this weekend so not this time! don't even have the bike with me and the weathers been great up north :shock:

will keep eye out for plans for the next one :D

[mrs cuffy]

Hi all thanks very much for a great day :D ...wasn't feeling very confident this morning :? but after being with you all for the day it really has boosted my confidence :D your all great riders and have some great looking bikes.
Can't wait for the next rideout.... :riding:

[tiggers1963]

Hi all thanks very much for a great day :D ...wasn't feeling very confident this morning :? but after being with you all for the day it really has boosted my confidence :D your all great riders and have some great looking bikes.
Can't wait for the next rideout.... :riding:
Just like to add my thanks as well fizz. top ride, and mrs Cuffy you did well. so big cheers to the newly confident rider. 8) 8) oppppppsss and thanks to stretchie for the coffee. really needed that mate. cheers

[valleyboy]

Top ride :thumbsup:

Now I know my can is trying to impersenate a flamthrower :twisted:

for those who wonder what that comment is.. ask those that were behind me when my can was popping / banging :lol:

Still think your can was a tad louder than mine Jelster :lol:

Aye, cheers Stretchie....

just drank about a gallon of water when I got home :lol:

[_Stretchie_]

Anytime son, anytime.

Will ring you tomorrow about my sheep worrying course on THAT road tomorrow

I'm feeling happy again about my bike so if I get there tomorrow I really want to be trying to get my peg down and I RE-HE-HEEEEEEEEALY feel like like banging up and down the gears for some serious banging/popping/crackling soundtrack to the riding.. Sound like a plan???

[Beenz]

Top rideout peeps. Thanks everyone for the day out. AND I'M NEARLY RUN IN :shock:

Fizz, cracking route mate, Jelster, thanks for not getting us all going the wrong way n all, well nearly all of us :oops:

Mr and Mrs Cuffy, thanks for waiting this morning while I p*ssed about with me contact lenses and the interesting tour of err inner city areas of Bristol, I don't think I'd be able to remember that route :lol:

Looking forward to the next one. Once my aches stop aching, this was my longest two wheel jaunt since Coventry to Hockenheim circa 1989 :shock: OK so I should be used to it :)

Anyone going to the Red Lion at Avebury on Wednesday evening, current forcast looks good.... but todays forcast did a few days ago as well which was dead on apart from the cloud and the rain :)

Once again Cheers everyone =D>

[valleyboy]

the man has a plan :D

I have nothing whatsoever planned for tomorrow... so its either clean the bike (again :lol: ) or guide you lot around a mini tour of the A40.. or something along those lines.......

first.. I need to drink more water.. then I will be going to bed... bloody knackered.. would work out my mileage for the day.. but my brain refuses to do anything :lol: just add 120 miles to whatever the Bristol lot did :lol:

[tiggers1963]

VB my trip shows 272 miles, so i guess you can add another 30 or so to that to make a rough guess for yours

[valleyboy]

not bad... near 300 miles in a day... :lol: