Rideout 8th July?

[carelesschucca]

Does anyone fancy going out to play on the Sunday 8th July?

I know T-in the Park is on but Northy never turns up anyway this gives him a valid excuse.

If anyone’s interested I'm made a route (about 180 miles) Starting Fairly Central start time 10.00am. I’ll keep the directions simple the now but can and will print people maps and directions for the day.

Start 10:00

Town Road to be taken


Cumbernauld
(Little Chef – Start 10.00) A80
Kilsyth A803 – A891
Strathblane A81 – A821
Aberfoyle
(Quick Stop)
Aberfoyle A81
Callander* A84
Petrol (if needed) A827
Aberfeldy A826
Crieff
(stop for chuck – for me it’ll be Country Kitchen)
Crieff A85
Lochearnhead A85
Comrie B827 – A822
Glendevon A823
Powmill or Knockhill (End)

total distance is about 180 miles

(*please note Dukes Pass is an option but its too busy at the weekend)

if this is ok we can get a list of the definite and the possible riders / pillions.

[SVTONYB]

Count me in as a definate :cool:

[stuartyboy]

Count me out - T in the park for me.

[Endellion]

Don't think I have anything on so count me in

[STRAMASHER]

No can do ,making shapes at T too.

:smt026

[Tiger 55]

Include me out. Working :(

[kitkat]

me and con are looking good for this

[SVTONYB]

me and con are looking good for this





Need to remember the earplugs ;-)

[Duck-man]

I will try and make it.

Helping the old man change boat trailers on the saturday, so i will be coming from the west on sunday, up near the wibble wobbly! :D

[Quedos]

Sounds good but permission to be a the back and last to any of the points please!

[SVTONYB]

Sounds good but permission to be a the back and last to any of the points please!


Only if you promise to not get lost :rolleyes:

[northwind]

I know T-in the Park is on but Northy never turns up anyway this gives him a valid excuse.


Put me down as a maybe ;)

[Blue Flame]

HMMM

The weekend after my weekend pass to AR07 has expired.... this might be pushin it so I am a slim maybe. :-k

[kitkat]

I will try and make it.

Helping the old man change boat trailers on the saturday, so i will be coming from the west on sunday, up near the wibble wobbly! :D

ill be meeting everyone in calendar, can ride up from balloch with you if you want

[BIG Al]

Sounds like a plan, don't see why not so count me in. Since I usually get lost I could follow Quedos ;)

[Endellion]

Put me down as a maybe ;)


Northwind, You're in Edinburgh right?

Could meet beforehand as I've not been on a rideout before I could follow you

[suicidesam]

Northwind, You're in Edinburgh right?

Could meet beforehand as I've not been on a rideout before I could follow you


:smt103 :smt103 :smt116 :smt116 :smt044 :smt044

If you really wanna follow Northy... find yourself a map and some crash bungs!

Northy's not very good at that kinda thing ;)









Only joking :mrgreen:


P.s.. Northy.. u have a Pm :)

[northwind]

Northwind, You're in Edinburgh right?

Could meet beforehand as I've not been on a rideout before I could follow you

Ah, sorry, that was meant as a joke... See, I always say I'm a maybe but often don't turn up, so this time when I'm a definately not, I said to put me as a maybe. Hopefully CC got it at least ;) But, I'll be at T in hte Park that weekend.

Just as well OYB knew the way last time, we were supposed to be meeting up but I only turned up in time to show him the crash damage and ride home :rolleyes: No, following me is not the way forwards.

[Cam_73]

I'll be following you from 35000 feet.

Should e on my way home on the 8th.

Flying over Edinburgh.

Have fun.

Cheers

[Endellion]

Ah, sorry, that was meant as a joke... See, I always say I'm a maybe but often don't turn up, so this time when I'm a definately not, I said to put me as a maybe. Hopefully CC got it at least ;) But, I'll be at T in hte Park that weekend.

Just as well OYB knew the way last time, we were supposed to be meeting up but I only turned up in time to show him the crash damage and ride home :rolleyes: No, following me is not the way forwards.

Lol!

[Quedos]

Only if you promise to not get lost :rolleyes:

Hey you! thats KitKats job not mine. I just wanna be a sheep!

[SVTONYB]

Hey you! thats KitKats job not mine. I just wanna be a sheep!





lol

Wasnt getting at you, last time I left from the little chef (jimmy's route) I had to go and chase up someone (who shall remain nameless) who decided to head for Airdrie despite everyone else heading for Kilsyth :rolleyes:

[Endellion]

So if this is on is there anyone else in Edinburgh area going?

[on yer bike]

I wont know until the night before

[Endellion]

I wont know until the night before

Could get in contact if you are

[kitkat]

lol

Wasnt getting at you, last time I left from the little chef (jimmy's route) I had to go and chase up someone (who shall remain nameless) who decided to head for Airdrie despite everyone else heading for Kilsyth :rolleyes:


lol remember that - silly jim I think it was ;)

[independentphoto]

lol remember that - silly jim I think it was ;)


"Calling JIM, come in JIM!"


Where are you mate? How's the bike coming along? You haven't gone into hiding after this lot getting at you- have you?

Cheers,

Garry;)

[jim@55]

famous at last:):) no iv not went into hiding ,my comp was a bit ropey for a while and to b honest its been taking a back seat to my pathetic attempts to 'play'(:rolleyes:)my geetar.the bikes almost ready to make its shake down run to see if ive missed anything /buggered something up ,just waiting on a mudguard that i bought from e-bay(£15:thumbsup:).the forks looked a bit out of line ,but it was sorted(i hope )well twisted back into line with a scaffold pole !(served my time in a scrappy)it looks ok now ,well apart from the hole in the fairing ,,,,sometime soon now ,sometime soon......


And yes it was me that went the wrong way,,,,

[independentphoto]

JIM@55 Stars with Charlie & Ewan in.......

"The WRONG way round"

Glad it's almost there Jim. Nice one.

Garry:D

[SVTONYB]

And yes it was me that went the wrong way,,,,




I never named you mate ...... but I was having a dig ;)

Glad your getting the bike sorted, are you coming out with us on the 8th


.

[jim@55]

im a definate mayb tony,will have to get out on it a few times befor then as iv lost a bit of confidence in the tyres ,,i was out on my wifes bike last week(cbr400rr)and was ****ting myself ,just waiting on that slide that comes from nowhere ,,will have to give the back tyre a good clean as it feels a bit 'shiny/greasy' any ideas for cleaning rubber:confused:as i was just gonna use engine degreaser,or is soap and water a btr bet

[Endellion]

I am well up for this as I would like to meet some of the forumites, haven't done so yet, I am a noob so if someone could explain group rideout etiquite to me at some point

[jim@55]

[quote=Endellion;1224726 I am a noob so if someone could explain group rideout etiquite to me at some point[/quote]
yeah,,dont come off!!;)

[Endellion]

yeah,,dont come off!!;)

trying not too! hit a bird last night though, with my noggin, nearly lost it

[SVTONYB]

hit a bird last night with my noggin, nearly lost it



Headbutting females is not big and its not clever ;)

[SVTONYB]

any ideas for cleaning rubber:confused:as i was just gonna use engine degreaser,or is soap and water a btr bet



washing up liquid and water

or / and

give them a rub with sand paper

[Endellion]

Headbutting females is not big and its not clever ;)

*hangs head in shame*

[kitkat]

our riding etiquette has taken a bit of a kicking lately. with everyone more or less riding for themselves. Maybe time to start being a wee bit more organised if we have newbies or people that cant ride anymore (me) with them so that no one is left behind and has to play catch up all day. i dont mind going at the back as Im so damn slow these days - no one will be holding me up

[Tiger 55]

our riding etiquette has taken a bit of a kicking lately. with everyone more or less riding for themselves.
Well said that woman!

Even though I like to think of myself as intermediate, ahem, I'd be a lot happier in a slow group than hanging on for grim death to the fasts. I'm 40 you know. Pardon?

Don't take much organising either...

[kitkat]

Well said that woman!

Even though I like to think of myself as intermediate, ahem, I'd be a lot happier in a slow group than hanging on for grim death to the fasts. I'm 40 you know. Pardon?

Don't take much organising either...


well done that man - tiger 55 the new ecosse rideout etiquette organiser ;)

[Tiger 55]

D'oh!

[carelesschucca]

Hmm, maybe I do ride too quickly on the SV runs, and the new bike ain't helping matters...

What I am going to do for this run is print off everyone a dirrections sheet... I always do my best to wait at the important junctions to make sure everyone is going the right way, But I'm possibly not the most sedate of leaders...

what are the numbers for this ride out???

[Endellion]

Me...Definate

[SVTONYB]

me me me ....... dont forget me :rolleyes:

[kitkat]

im not saying you should slow down dean. but when you go for a rideout its nice to ride with others at least some of the way. but as long as there is a route and lots of stopping places its ok as if you do ride like an old woman (cant believe how bad my riding is these days, year off t he bike really puts you back) its good to know you dont have to keep up but that you wont get lost and end up riding around yourself all day.

oh yeah count me in for this one

[SVTONYB]

you will always get 1 or 2 who need to push it more than others and thats their choice and its good to have that element in the group. But what is also needed is the 1 or 2 experienced riders who are willing to ride in the middle and end of the group to keep us together. A newbie should not be the last bike in the group.

[Tiger 55]

ride like an old woman
Sexist! Ageist!

Could you make your slow, sorry differently fast rider, a white male in his 40s please?

See? I'm all over this etiquette thing :)

[rigor]

differently fast

:winner:

[-Ralph-]

Hmm, maybe I do ride too quickly on the SV runs, and the new bike ain't helping matters...

What I am going to do for this run is print off everyone a dirrections sheet... I always do my best to wait at the important junctions to make sure everyone is going the right way, But I'm possibly not the most sedate of leaders...

what are the numbers for this ride out???

I'm a maybe

[-Ralph-]

Not an issue! If you wait at junctions and the all the stop points go for it...

You can't enjoy a ride out if your either playing catch up or tootling along watching some guy in your mirrors. Ride at your own speed, ride for yourself, and everyone will catch up at stopping points, usually withing 2-3 minutes of each other.

If you can't enjoy it for worrying about keeping the group together riding at a pace which is not comfortable for you then why would you go on the rideout?

Blast it for a few miles if you want then pullover and have a break while you wait for those behind you! Or tootle along at your own speed, driving miss daisy, safe in the knowledge that the rest of the group will be enjoying a fag break just around the corner.

[Tiger 55]

If you can't enjoy it for worrying about keeping the group together riding at a pace which is not comfortable for you then why would you go on the rideout?
Because you like riding in a group as much as you like having a banter in a group?

It's not a worry, it's just that I can't be the only one who fancies it. Or can I?

Example. "Anyone fancy a group ride to the next meet point?" says the Director of Etiquette (moi :smt045 ) and there's a few murmurs of assent. If sufficient numbers, split into fast and slow and if not go as one mob. At the next meet point ask the same question again, to replies of "nah, too slow" and "no ta, way too fast" and thems that's happy in a group continue (mibbe move up or down as required) and thems that's not ride for themselves.

Of course no pressure to group up, absolutely not, just an option :thumbsup:

[northwind]

I like Tiger's idea.

Thing is, we don't really have the numbers to do a formal marker system- with the big groups like this weekend it's absolutely dynamite, best way of doing things full stop, but with only 10 or so it's too much. But we could work on that...

Kitkat and Blue Flame will remember how they did it last year for the AR- you have a fast rider at the front who knows the way, and someone who's happy to dawdle at the back, both easily identified (hi-viz is good). When they get to a junction, they stop till the next person turns up, that person stays at that junction and marks the direction change until the backmarker turns up, then it's off again. It does break up the rides a little when you end up being a marker- and lots of stop-start for the leader, obviously. But, it very nearly removes the risk of losing anyone, and it totally takes away any urge to rush. Nobody can be left feeling too slow, nobody has to try and keep up because they don't know the way, and also nobody should end up flying off into the distance- you can still ride fast for the entire time you're riding, just that you'll end up marking a junction sometimes.

Also, it gives great photo ops. We'll often have someone marking junctions anyway, so it's not a big change to do it more formal.

The only thing is that it's hard to find a backmarker. But I totally volunteer each time I make it, I hate being followed anyway. The backmarker needs to not mind riding alone, but they don't have to be slowed down- if they did know there was someone in the run who wasn't up for a blast, then they can just leave a few minutes after everyone else, lovely.

Find me a drawback :) There might well be one but I don't know it. I'd personally be very happy to make things a bit more organised, I've seen a lot of these runs and why they go well or badly. But, I'm obviously not the ideal person since I often won't make it to them these days, and that's not really fair if people are depending on me.

[muzikill]

Don't worry, i'll make sure chucca uses up all his spare cash buying me fuel at the stations. In no time at all he'll be going slow to conserve what i allow him to have! lol.

[kitkat]

i just felt a bit out of it on the last rideout. guaranteed I had to go back halfway thru to pick up lost sheep. I then tootled down to next stop. bike was playing up (overheating I think). Then we all set off and within 10 min I was on my todd (well pillion and sheep were still with me) and never saw another soul again. I know I was riding fairly slowly but I just felt I may as well have been on my own. but on the other hand I dont want everyone to feel they have to slow down and nurse maid the slower riders. I want everyone to have fun - surely there must be a way.

[SVTONYB]

i just felt a bit out of it on the last rideout. guaranteed I had to go back halfway thru to pick up lost sheep. I then tootled down to next stop. bike was playing up (overheating I think). Then we all set off and within 10 min I was on my todd (well pillion and sheep were still with me) and never saw another soul again. I know I was riding fairly slowly but I just felt I may as well have been on my own. but on the other hand I dont want everyone to feel they have to slow down and nurse maid the slower riders. I want everyone to have fun - surely there must be a way.

Kitty we all stopped about 200 yrds past the cut off for Biggar which I believe you and big al took. We said our good byes to OYB and BF then doubled back to Biggar but didnt see you again

TBH I didnt realise you were that far behind you are usually one of the quicker riders, I know I struggle to keep up with you

[kitkat]

still getting used to new bike tony. its so frustrating having a fast bike but being unable to ride it. hopefully ill get used to it and start to build up a bit of speed again until then I will remain back marker lol

[SVTONYB]

still getting used to new bike tony. its so frustrating having a fast bike but being unable to ride it. hopefully ill get used to it and start to build up a bit of speed again until then I will remain back marker lol



I honestly thought you were doing the back marker thing because it suited with you having the wean with you ...... shows what I know

[on yer bike]

sorry, I'll be at T in the park

[Endellion]

Can someone do a map, or o we get that on the day?

[SVTONYB]

Can someone do a map, or do we get that on the day?




CC said he would do some maps

My printer is on the blink or I would print one off for you.

[kitkat]

I honestly thought you were doing the back marker thing because it suited with you having the wean with you ...... shows what I know

well that was part of it but he moaned that i was going too slow. I worry about accelerating too hard but need to try a bit harder. going out a few days this week if weather is nice to get used to bike.

[SVTONYB]

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)

Maybe
Duck-man
Northwind (doubt it)
Blueflame
On Yer Bike
Ralph



C'mon folks get yir name doon ......... dont be shy :rolleyes:

[on yer bike]

OYB is a no, as above, I'll be having a bit of T instead

[northwind]

I'm a definate no as well, T in the Park calls.

[SVTONYB]

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)

Maybe
Duck-man
Blueflame
Ralph

[independentphoto]

Gonna try for this one, but there's a good chance I might need to work.

Garry:rolleyes:

[Endellion]

So its all go then?

Just meet at the little chef in cumbernauld?

(I have no idea where this is, should be interesting!)

[stuartyboy]

our riding etiquette has taken a bit of a kicking lately. with everyone more or less riding for themselves. Maybe time to start being a wee bit more organised if we have newbies or people that cant ride anymore (me) with them so that no one is left behind and has to play catch up all day. i dont mind going at the back as Im so damn slow these days - no one will be holding me up

I was at the back all day (for obvious reasons) but can I echo your sentiments also. I felt things were getting a little too competitive as the rideout progressed. The run into Gala was silly at one point (120+). I backed off because of my elbow but I could see in front that some of the overtaking was getting a bit lairy and people were under pressure to catch up.

To be fair KitKat, I have to single out Big Al & Mart. They both held back any time either of us got stuck behind traffic. :thumbsup:

EDIT: Oh...won't be there. Going for T

[Quedos]

I'll be at the back - still slow but need to practice positioning so will be ideal job for me.
Chucca will back me up on this - I need the practice don't I!!!!

[mart]

To be fair KitKat, I have to single out Big Al & Mart. They both held back any time either of us got stuck behind traffic. :thumbsup:

EDIT: Oh...won't be there. Going for T
only cuz i didn't know were i was going.
cant make this one just been called up to work. al ill pop over sometime during the week to get the paint

[kitkat]

I'll be at the back - still slow but need to practice positioning so will be ideal job for me.
Chucca will back me up on this - I need the practice don't I!!!!

cool ill have some company this time lol :cool:

[BIG Al]

only cuz i didn't know were i was going.
cant make this one just been called up to work. al ill pop over sometime during the week to get the paint

No probs Mart just give us a call first :thumbsup:

[kitkat]

ooh al talking of paint. do you have colour samples of the purple paint we talked about. really keen on getting the job done over the winter.

[SVTONYB]

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)

Maybe
Duck-man
Blueflame
Ralph
Independentphoto

[peterco]

So its all go then?

Just meet at the little chef in cumbernauld?

(I have no idea where this is, should be interesting!)

A80 Auld inn's Filling station,though the Little chef is no more,last time I was there they had concrete bollard blocking access to the little chef carpark.



pete

[Endellion]

A80 Auld inn's Filling station,though the Little chef is no more,last time I was there they had concrete bollard blocking access to the little chef carpark.



pete

Where is this?

I don't know the area at all

Does someone have a mobile no so I can call them if I get lost?

[kitkat]

i would help if i could mate but i dont know where it is either. but tony or quedos should be able to help as tony came to meet me to take me to meeting place. ill meet you all in aberfoyle or callendar

[SVTONYB]

It is the Petrol Station / Little Chef at Westerwood Cumbernauld.
It is just off the A80 sandwiched between A80 and Castlecarey Road.
The little Chef is now closed but the petrol Station is still open.
Use the user map above to find it

[peterco]

Where is this?

I don't know the area at all

Does someone have a mobile no so I can call them if I get lost?

Hope this helps....

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|G68%200BJ#t=l&map=55.96874,-3.96568|13|4&loc=GB:55.96778:-3.96877:16|G68 0BJ|G68 0BJ

[husky03]

Can you add me as a maybe-I'm working on Saturday (f*"*kin orange walk on and days off cancelled for a 12hr shift) but if i get finished on time i'm gonna come up and finally show face-will be at the back if i come as I'm still running low on confidence after the last off-so fingers crossed nobody gets jailed off husky:smt062 and I'll be there.

[Endellion]

It is the Petrol Station / Little Chef at Westerwood Cumbernauld.
It is just off the A80 sandwiched between A80 and Castlecarey Road.
The little Chef is now closed but the petrol Station is still open.
Use the user map above to find it

i would help if i could mate but i dont know where it is either. but tony or quedos should be able to help as tony came to meet me to take me to meeting place. ill meet you all in aberfoyle or callendar

Hope this helps....

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|G68%200BJ#t=l&map=55.96874,-3.96568|13|4&loc=GB:55.96778:-3.96877:16|G68 0BJ|G68 0BJ

thanks!

[SVTONYB]

8th July Rideout

Start - 1000hrs - Auld Inns Petrol Station (Little Chef) Westerwood, Cumernauld.

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)

Maybe
Duck-man
Blueflame
Ralph
Independentphoto
Husky03

Here's hoping for a dry one [-o<

[independentphoto]

I'm a defo now.......

.............just finished painting 600sqM of floor:( That's about 8.5 Hrs working with smelly floor paint and trying to go quick since "it's only the work". Glad I don't have that fantasy garage now!

Garry;)

[carelesschucca]

Here's hoping for a dry one [-o<

I kinda like it to be wet when I'm riding :D


Does anyone need maps or routes? I can print them tomorrow morning... just give me a pm tonight and i'll bring them...

[kitkat]

i need a map please

[SVTONYB]

We shouldnt need maps seen as how we are riding as a group :rolleyes:

[jimmy4237]

If it's dry then I'll come up. I hate the Kwak in the rain - it wants to spit me off constantly... Also not been out on the bike since coming back from the Isle of Man TT:( :( Weather has been ********..

If Husky wants to meet me at mcDonalds Hamilton at 9:30am or thereabouts we'll go together to C/Nauld. Doesn't take too long on a bike though. The truck's a killer time wise.

[SVTONYB]

8th July Rideout

Start - 1000hrs - Auld Inns Petrol Station (Little Chef) Westerwood, Cumernauld.

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat (Joining @ Aberfoyle or Callander)
Independentphoto
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)

Maybe
Duck-man
Blueflame
Ralph
Husky03

Anyone else

[-Ralph-]

Sorry guys, count me out, got too much to do!

[husky03]

pmd you jimmy-if its dry i'll be there.

[SVTONYB]

8th July Rideout

Start - 1000hrs - Auld Inns Petrol Station (Little Chef) Westerwood, Cumernauld.

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat (Joining @ Aberfoyle or Callander)
Independentphoto
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)

Maybe
Duck-man
Blueflame
Jimmy4237 (if dry)
Husky03 (if dry)

Anyone else

[bluescot]

Good morning folks

Ill be there with bells on . My m8 Big Al gave me the lowdown and im looking forward to meeting you all .

Cant wait :smt023 :riding:

[Blue Flame]

Strike me off folks.

Pass won't work this weekend. She has changed the code :(

[husky03]

sorry guys i'll no be coming-something came up at work and i need to go in.

[SVTONYB]

8th July Rideout

Start - 1000hrs - Auld Inns Petrol Station (Little Chef) Westerwood, Cumernauld.

Definate
Carelesschucca
Svtonyb
Endellion
Kitkat (Joining @ Aberfoyle or Callander)
Independentphoto
Quedos
Big Al
Jim@55 (Jim@55)
Bluescot

Maybe
Duck-man
Jimmy4237 (if dry)


KITTY you said you are meeting us at Aberfoyle or Callender, which one ?

[kitkat]

callendar. me and boy wonder will pop in to the wool shop place for a hot choc

[SVTONYB]

cool c u there :cool:

[kitkat]

weather looks lovely up the loch so fingers crossed for a dry day. see ya later x

[Endellion]

Just got back in, had to head back to meet workmate later for job-type stuff, next time will make sure I'm out for the full thing.
Weren't they nice police?

Great to meet you all, till the next one


Ian

[carelesschucca]

Hope everyone had a good day, at least i've now got the old mans pc working couldn't get logged on this morning...

Yeah the police were nice he kept laughin at me when I kept telling him yeah honest officer I am in a group they were right behind me!!! What were you guys doing trying to get me into trouble :D

hope everyone got home safe and I'll see you next time...