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Viper
15-09-06, 07:25 PM
Just a quick question for you guys.
I am due to take my test in the next two weeks and I have been told that every thursday night that a load of bikers meet at The Hunters Lodge Pub near Wincanton in somerset. I Was wondering if any of you pop down to the meet and I was also wondering if anyone knew how long it continues through the year.
Cheers.
trickywoos
15-09-06, 07:28 PM
I have friends on the 1000 site that go- meant to be really busy there- only been there during the day, when no meet has been on!
Viper
15-09-06, 07:30 PM
I only live 10 mins from the pub but i cant find any locals that have any info.
May have to pop in for a pint one night and find out that way i suppose.
Shame !!! :twisted: :o
squirrel_hunter
15-09-06, 07:35 PM
Thursdays are MoFo Central meets, so can't help with this one.

Come on down to the Roo, you know it makes sence :lol:
Viper
15-09-06, 07:43 PM
Let me know the time and place and as soon as i have done the dredded test and have the freedom of the throttle i will be there. :smt040
fizzwheel
15-09-06, 08:18 PM
Hunters Lodge, never been myself but my Dad has a couple of times...

Whereabouts in Somerset are you ?
Viper
15-09-06, 08:21 PM
Hi fizzwheel.
I am in bruton. Between wincanton and shepton mallet.
fizzwheel
15-09-06, 08:22 PM
Not far from me then, I'm in Yeovil.
Viper
15-09-06, 08:25 PM
Sweet.
Have you been on any of the ride outs. Is there like a meeting place or how does it work?
fizzwheel
15-09-06, 08:30 PM
I've been on plenty...

Normally somebody will do a recce of a route and then post it up with a route plan and a meeting point and a start time. Just turn up at the meet point and then follow everybody round. I've done a few either down into Devon / Exmoor or towards the coast around Bridport, West Bay, Weymouth that kind of area. Theres been a few rideouts into Wales as well. Its quite informal if you like the sound of where the rideout is planned just turn up. I've not been on a bad rideout yet.
Viper
15-09-06, 08:32 PM
Whats the pace like.
Being new to bigger bikes I dont want to kill myself just trying to keep up :oops:
fizzwheel
15-09-06, 08:36 PM
Pace is reasonable not stupid mad fast but not slow either. I've always made it pretty clear that its not a race and the best way to have fun is to ride at your own speed. I tend to stick to anywhere between 60 - 80mph on A roads but I tend to keep to the speed limit through villages etc.

I do ride alot faster when I'm by myself but I try to moderate my speed on a rideout.

Don't worry about being able to keep up. We're a pretty good bunch we'll wait for you and somebody always marks the way at junctions etc on an organised rideout so you don't need to worry about getting lost.
Viper
15-09-06, 08:40 PM
thanks for that. As soon as the test is over with i will be looking out for the next available meet.
Cheers
fizzwheel
15-09-06, 08:42 PM
Good luck with your test. Let us know how you get on.
SV1000s
18-09-06, 02:54 PM
I have friends on the 1000 site that go- meant to be really busy there- only been there during the day, when no meet has been on!

I did a search on the 1000 site and there has never been a mention of this meet....who from there goes?

Thread?

:?:
trickywoos
19-09-06, 11:54 AM
It's not posted on there.

Speak to Gadge, Yoshikid etc.
SV1000s
19-09-06, 05:35 PM
It's not posted on there.

Speak to Gadge, Yoshikid etc.

There's no link on the SV thou site either though...

:?:

Isn't Yoshkid in Canada???

Oh, I really don't want to join your Mere/Popham clique, just interested in a bike meet for friends in that area.