Any Ideas?

[melody]

Now that I'm totally sold on the idea of coming along to the AR2007, I'm trying to sort out accommodation.

Not sure about camping. I'd be so weighed down by all the stuff I'd have to bring along and I'm not sure I could fit everything into my back pack??

BUT all the B&B accommodation seems to be booked up including the bunkhouses.

Any ideas ?

Oh and I'd have to find someone to tag along with else I'd get so lost AND this will be the furthest I've ever been on the bike.:confused:

Melody

[Baph]

I know there will be a group leaving from the Manchester area (a little out of your way perhaps).

Myself & a few others will be coming from North Wales, so we'll be passing Manchester. You're more than welcome to join us (that I know of there's 3 of us including me - and non of this is definite yet) if you're stuck, and it'd be a nice small group if you haven't ridden in formation before. Two of us ride pretty similar most of the time anyway, and the other I've never ridden with either.

I'm sure there will be others from the Leeds area going up. They'll probably start posting about it closer to the time.

As for the stuff on the bike, please tell me you're planning on strapping the rugsack to your pillion seat. I hate the thought of coming off the bike with anything strapped to my back for me to land on.

Personally, I'll be bringing a tent, sleeping bag, and a couple of bits of clothes. I see no problem with strapping all that to the pillion seat using a bungee net & a few chords. So long as it's tight & all in a bin bag, it should be fine.

There might even be someone from the Leeds area (or someone travelling via Leeds/York/Manchester etc that's taking a car you can throw your gear into.

Accommodation, there's nothing wrong with camping. Google will be able to tell you about places to stay near the campsite, I don't think many of the forum members live out that way to advise.

[Fizzy Fish]

Most of us took our camping stuff on the bikes last year without any problems, so you should be fine.

I used a tail pack for sleeping bag and clothes, and strapped the tent onto a rack (Renntec make racks for the SV, amongst others). You probably will need to leave the hairdryer, etc at home though, but hey a hairband and a hat don't take up too much space :wink:

[hovis]

You probably will need to leave the hairdryer, etc at home though, :wink:


you can use JABBA's

[Baph]

you can use JABBA's
Hasn't he got a hairnet?

(Regular's can see where this is going).

[sarah]

you can use JABBA's

Hasn't he got a hairnet?

(Regular's can see where this is going).

soooooo predictable :rolleyes:

[Law]

you can use JABBA's

Hasn't he got a hairnet?

(Regular's can see where this is going).

soooooo predictable :rolleyes:

Where? :confused:


















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[Baph]

Oi Hovis, stop getting in front of the camera!

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We all know you want to be the pink power ranger, but you can't, OK?!?! Sheesh!

[Tim in Belgium]

1-2 days camping doesn't need much stuff, and you'd probably be surprised what you can get on the back of an SV.

You could always try and blag some tent space off some one, but suggest you meet them first. I'm in a single man tent so am unable to offer ;)

Sure there must be more B&Bs etc within a 10 mile radius?

[El Saxo]

Hi Melody,

I did a bit of googling and found this (http://www.austwick.org/accommodation.htm) which might help if you're really not keen on camping. Austwick is about a 10 min walk from the campsite where we're all staying and the Game**** Inn is the pub we'll probably be at in the evening so if you stayed somewhere in the village you wouldn't miss out on the social side of things.

Having said that, I'd say go for it & camp - like everyone's said, you can probably fit more than you realise on the back of the bike e.g. a mate of mine has a sleeping bag that packs up so small it might actually fit under the seat! :lol:


EDIT - the swear filters have censored the name of the pub! PMSL :lol:

[Dicky Ticker]

You could try the Y.H.at Stainforth 4 of us staying there B&B £20 and we will be getting a cab at night so we can have a drink without any hassle

[melody]

Hi Melody,

I did a bit of googling and found this (http://www.austwick.org/accommodation.htm) which might help if you're really not keen on camping. Austwick is about a 10 min walk from the campsite where we're all staying and the Game**** Inn is the pub we'll probably be at in the evening so if you stayed somewhere in the village you wouldn't miss out on the social side of things.

Having said that, I'd say go for it & camp - like everyone's said, you can probably fit more than you realise on the back of the bike e.g. a mate of mine has a sleeping bag that packs up so small it might actually fit under the seat! :lol:


EDIT - the swear filters have censored the name of the pub! PMSL :lol:


Sorted! No going back now.

Thanks El Saxo

Am now booked into a B@B in Clapham which I have been assured is a mere 15 min walk from the campsite. :p

Looking forward to it.

Melody

[Viney]

Clapham! Thats a fair way to the campsite, about 300 miles...Oh you you mean Clapham in Yorkshire :lol:

[Gordon B]

Melody,

I am travelling from Selby on saturday am, don't know when you are planning on going up but if its any good to you we can meet near Leeds or somewhere?

If you are going on Friday then can't help I'm afraid.

Also any time you fancy a ride out give me a shout! Always looking for some company. I'm sure the wife won't mind at all.....:smt018

I'm only a noob also so we could have a safe bimble through some country lanes....

Gordon

[BLACKFIRE]

I am travelling from Skipton on Friday if you want we can meet up and go up together ....... if your going on Friday :thumbsup:
Or could have a bimble over the border and meet you if your not sure of the area

[melody]

Melody,

I am travelling from Selby on saturday am, don't know when you are planning on going up but if its any good to you we can meet near Leeds or somewhere?

If you are going on Friday then can't help I'm afraid.

Also any time you fancy a ride out give me a shout! Always looking for some company. I'm sure the wife won't mind at all.....:smt018

I'm only a noob also so we could have a safe bimble through some country lanes....

Gordon


I'll be travelling down on the Friday, but would definitely like to take you up on the offer of a ride out some time. :eek:

Melody

[melody]

I am travelling from Skipton on Friday if you want we can meet up and go up together ....... if your going on Friday :thumbsup:
Or could have a bimble over the border and meet you if your not sure of the area

Great!

I could probably make it as far as Ilkley way on my own, possibly a bit further so we could meet up somewhere in tha area and I could follow you??

Melody

[dizzyblonde]

I'm in halifax and be going on the friday. My blokes hopefully going too. I'm still waiting for work to confirm time off, but i'll go anyway. Are you traveling on your own? cause your more than welcome to meet up with us if you are.

[melody]

That would be absolutely great. I live in Castleford and I just want to be able to enjoy the journey and not worry about getting lost. I'm such a wimp:eek:

Melody

I'm in halifax and be going on the friday. My blokes hopefully going too. I'm still waiting for work to confirm time off, but i'll go anyway. Are you traveling on your own? cause your more than welcome to meet up with us if you are.

[dizzyblonde]

don't worry. i ride like a girl and can't find my way out of a paper bag. Long distance I follow my bloke or I'd be lost. I'll send you a PM when I know whats happening with work. fingers crossed[-o<

[Quiff Wichard]

oh melody- as mrs quiff isnt coming I was just about to offer you room in my tent. :) [-o<

[melody]

oh melody- as mrs quiff isnt coming I was just about to offer you room in my tent. :) [-o<


Too late......B&B for me:o

[Baph]

Quiff, looks like you're back to Mrs Matt now, or if you can sweet talk Tomcat into staying overnight as so far she just looking at Saturday only ;)