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Hi, a couple of weeks ago I made a suggestion about forming a N Wales / Cheshire group, however since that original post I have had a number of pm,s from peeps in Staffs, Shropshire and Merseyside. So I thought i would do a poll to gauge the amount of interest out there. Basically does anyone fancy forming a new group ? if so what do you want.
Cheers
Stew
I was wondering when you were going to start this poll up.
I was wondering when you were going to start this poll up.
Sorry, been up a ladder since coming back from the AR, still cant get over what a brill weekend it was.
Lots of support then ;)
At this rate we might have to start two groups ;) :)
the white rabbit
04-07-07, 02:48 PM
I have voted as I think it is a good idea even tho not in the area as I think the area covered and options available warrants one.
On the other hand I think i may have screwed up your count... A Mod should be able to tell you how many voters are local.
normally you can see who voted for what,
i have not & will not be voting
cos its nowt to do with me
I have voted as I think it is a good idea even tho not in the area as I think the area covered and options available warrants one.
On the other hand I think i may have screwed up your count... A Mod should be able to tell you how many voters are local.
Tbh I have had a few pm,s from people plus posts to the original thread, so if peeps are interested they will come forward, if not no worries, worth a try.
Stew
mister c
04-07-07, 06:19 PM
Sounds like a good idea. seems to be a few that will be up for it.
Yes!! Would be great to have a focus group so to speak, and the area although large isn't so huge that you can't get across it and back in a day.
About time, I say...
I'm not going to vote, but I think it's a good idea, just remember that anywhere in Wales south of N52º18" is SWS turf :), Rhayadr and the Elan Valley is ours and we're sending VB out to defend it or perhaps clean it.
I'm not going to vote, but I think it's a good idea, just remember that anywhere in Wales south of N52º18" is SWS turf :), Rhayadr and the Elan Valley is ours and we're sending VB out to defend it or perhaps clean it.
Judging by the response so far I dont think you,ve anything to worry about ;)
I'm not going to vote, but I think it's a good idea, just remember that anywhere in Wales south of N52º18" is SWS turf :), Rhayadr and the Elan Valley is ours and we're sending VB out to defend it or perhaps clean it.
You know it'll end up in pieces if he goes to clean it, right? :p
the white rabbit
05-07-07, 08:17 AM
I'm not going to vote, but I think it's a good idea, just remember that anywhere in Wales south of N52º18" is SWS turf :), Rhayadr and the Elan Valley is ours and we're sending VB out to defend it or perhaps clean it.
Quite correct. Lucky someones defending the territories. Does that include accross to Aberwristwif? 'Cos that belongs to us. But the Irish can have that funny sticky out bit on the south end (Welsh Soufend?), there's no one there.
I'm not going to vote, but I think it's a good idea, just remember that anywhere in Wales south of N52º18" is SWS turf :), Rhayadr and the Elan Valley is ours and we're sending VB out to defend it or perhaps clean it.
You know it'll end up in pieces if he goes to clean it, right? :p
Is that because the sticky sheep poo is the only thing holding it together? ;)
Luckypants
09-07-07, 12:56 PM
Just a bump to push this back in folk's faces.
slark01
09-07-07, 01:54 PM
i've voted, still wanting and waiting
Thought I might leave this on till next weekend to see how many peeps are interested and then see what the next stage is depending on numbers, not done anything like this before so not too sure of the procedures but we seem to have a bit of interest so far.
fizzwheel
09-07-07, 02:59 PM
I'm keeping an eye on it, looks like you have good support.
plowsie
09-07-07, 03:22 PM
Think its a good idea. Not going to vote but backing ya on this Stewie
Thought I might leave this on till next weekend to see how many peeps are interested and then see what the next stage is depending on numbers, not done anything like this before so not too sure of the procedures but we seem to have a bit of interest so far.
Gonna leave this open till the weekend of 22/23 july and take it from there, seems to be a bit of interest. so thats good.
Looks like we might be onto something here, so , how about coming up with some suggestions for names for the new area, providing we get the go ahead of course.
markmoto
12-07-07, 06:12 PM
Im sure there are more perspective members out there will have to recruit some of the many sv riders i see around the area.
markmoto
12-07-07, 06:15 PM
How about West coast sv's or Vtees, vtwins you know what lines im on.
Yep, dunno where you are but I travel up to skem on the M6 from Warrington every night and regularly see a new bluey grey 07 plate sv heading up the billinge area
yeah I thought of something like west coast posse or something similar, trouble is staffs doesnt have a coast and neither does shropshire, just waiting for someone to call us sheep shaggers
markmoto
12-07-07, 06:23 PM
yeah I thought of something like west coast posse or something similar, trouble is staffs doesnt have a coast and neither does shropshire, just waiting for someone to call us sheep shaggers
True but doesnt doesnt ness mean that you are on the coast west coast just means westside How about the westside posse or sv's VTees etc im from north merseyside near maghull which is only about 15mins from skem i often go for a play around skem on the roundabouts :cool: as alot of the local bikers do bike heaven not a traffic light in site. The bloke who designed skem was definetly a biker. Pity they dont shut the roads off and do a tt around skem once a year :D
Yeah westside could work, so are you a regular at the hen and chicken then ?
markmoto
12-07-07, 06:34 PM
Im not to be honest i used to go all the time a few years ago but sone seem to now and as i spend quite abit of time in northwales aswell (girlfriend lives there) i dont seem to get up there that often now. Plus i think when you go to the same place all the time and see the same faces gets abit old hat after a few years. Also the police clamped down alot and where starting to pull people for cans etc. Used to get alot of mad stunters aswell which was cool ot watch. Not been at all this year with the weather bein so pants. I cant believe there arnt more people from merseyside on here as i see loads of svs around, maybe they havent evolved as highly as us internet bikers :-)
Pedro68
13-07-07, 08:34 AM
I'm from Merseyside and v.close to you mototech ... I'm in Bootle. If you're in Maghull and you ride round Skem a lot, you may know Plough Lane junction with Wigan Road (A577) ... unfortunately, I didn't know there was a junction there :rolleyes: ... came off there last Friday evening ... bike's back now but still has a few scars (and I've still got the bruises). I've only been riding 8 months so could really do with a few more experienced bikers to go for ride with.
Pete
plowsie
13-07-07, 08:42 AM
Westside iz da best :lol:
Yeah westside could work, so are you a regular at the hen and chicken then ?
I used to be a ew years back not been for while tho.
I used to be a ew years back not been for while tho.
tbh I havent been meself, cos I work permanent nights, but, I work for Matalan in skem and its right next to the motorway. From about 7 pm onwards all you can hear are big bikes travelling incredidbly quckly down the M58 back and forth between wigan and maghull.So Tara do you want to be an honoury member of the new group then ? Im assuming your an ex scouser ;)
markmoto
13-07-07, 10:03 AM
tbh I havent been meself, cos I work permanent nights, but, I work for Matalan in skem and its right next to the motorway. From about 7 pm onwards all you can hear are big bikes travelling incredidbly quckly down the M58 back and forth between wigan and maghull.So Tara do you want to be an honoury member of the new group then ? Im assuming your an ex scouser ;) They are all going to skem for a play on the roundabouts :D
plowsie
13-07-07, 10:09 AM
...im from north merseyside near maghull which is only about 15mins from skem i often go for a play around skem on the roundabouts :cool: as alot of the local bikers do bike heaven not a traffic light in site. The bloke who designed skem was definetly a biker. Pity they dont shut the roads off and do a tt around skem once a year :D
They are all going to skem for a play on the roundabouts :D
Some doesn't like the roundabouts in skem at all :rolleyes:
markmoto
13-07-07, 10:16 AM
Some doesn't like the roundabouts in skem at all :rolleyes:
Who doesnt like them ? ? cant beat the half mile roundabout in skem nice and smooth around the top bit just gota keep it in tight at the bottom to avoid the bumps :D
tbh I havent been meself, cos I work permanent nights, but, I work for Matalan in skem and its right next to the motorway. From about 7 pm onwards all you can hear are big bikes travelling incredidbly quckly down the M58 back and forth between wigan and maghull.So Tara do you want to be an honoury member of the new group then ? Im assuming your an ex scouser ;)
I used to live just outside of Ormskirk so i'm not a scouser but a woolley back :p you should go its literally on your doorstep from matalan - i'd love to be i shall be coming home soon for a visit :D
Who doesnt like them ? ? cant beat the half mile roundabout in skem nice and smooth around the top bit just gota keep it in tight at the bottom to avoid the bumps :D
could not agree more that roundabout is superb i used to work right next to that
markmoto
13-07-07, 10:25 AM
I used to live just outside of Ormskirk so i'm not a scouser but a woolley back :p you should go its literally on your doorstep from matalan - i'd love to be i shall be coming home soon for a visit :D
Definately an honoury scouser whenever you want to be tara! ;)
markmoto
13-07-07, 10:28 AM
could not agree more that roundabout is superb i used to work right next to that
Isnt it just! like i said the guy who designed skem definately had a bike no doubt about it, gota try and get it when its quiet though to avoid all the cars. Would you vote for them closing the roads off around skem for a tt around skem once a year :D how much fun would that be.
I used to live just outside of Ormskirk so i'm not a scouser but a woolley back :p you should go its literally on your doorstep from matalan - i'd love to be i shall be coming home soon for a visit :D
Woollybacks, you just cant beat us, Im ex rainford meself. And yeah I know all about the mile long roundabout in skem having nearly overturned an artic on it recently :oops: hey ho, kept it shiny side up though :D
markmoto
13-07-07, 10:38 AM
Woollybacks, you just cant beat us, Im ex rainford meself. And yeah I know all about the mile long roundabout in skem having nearly overturned an artic on it recently :oops: hey ho, kept it shiny side up though :D
Thats the main thing mate! :cool:
can you imagine closing skem just for bikes it would be amazing - superb :cool:
markmoto
14-07-07, 09:05 AM
Id vote for that anyday :-)
Pedro68
14-07-07, 10:22 AM
Personally, I'd prefer to see skem closed PERIOD. :smt046
Disclaimer: No offence intended to people who are living or have ever lived in Skelmersdale. My views are based on countless parent-enforced trips to visit "relatives" living there back in the 70s.
Personally, I'd prefer to see skem closed PERIOD. :smt046
Disclaimer: No offence intended to people who are living or have ever lived in Skelmersdale. My views are based on countless parent-enforced trips to visit "relatives" living there back in the 70s.
don't apologise i lived there for 2 years until last year it was awful my neighbours made my life hell for the whole time
skems only saving grace is the roundabouts not traffic lights and only 2 speed cameras thats it
i am actually from a village not far from skem originally
markmoto
14-07-07, 12:20 PM
don't apologise i lived there for 2 years until last year it was awful my neighbours made my life hell for the whole time
skems only saving grace is the roundabouts not traffic lights and only 2 speed cameras thats it
i am actually from a village not far from skem originally
I have a few mates in skem and have to agree alot of not very nice people live in skem. Two speed cams lol great init.
markmoto
14-07-07, 12:51 PM
This is cool the half mile roundabout from space lol
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=skelmersdale&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=11.928463,29.619141&ie=UTF8&t=k&om=1&ll=53.557429,-2.790978&spn=0.002951,0.007231&z=17
superb how cool- it was pretty tough living there must admit
Hi all, Im off away for a few days, so I have spoken to fizzwheel and we are going to keep the poll open till the weekend, after that , well I suppose it depends on the mods to see if we have enough intersted partied to make up a group.If anyone has any suggestiond for a name for the group send them in and we can take it from there.
Stew
Pedro68
16-07-07, 08:42 PM
Have a nice safe trip Stewie ... don't worry, I'm sure we'll have enough for a new group - me and my imaginary friends will see to that ;-) LOL
Pete
Have a nice safe trip Stewie ... don't worry, I'm sure we'll have enough for a new group - me and my imaginary friends will see to that ;-) LOL
Pete
:smt023
markmoto
16-07-07, 08:58 PM
more than enough :-)
so mods/admins, what's the call on this? Yay or nay? ;)
fizzwheel
23-07-07, 12:02 PM
so mods/admins, what's the call on this? Yay or nay? ;)
how about a "I dont know"
I'll propose it and see what the feedback is. Apologies, first day back at work today and I spent the weekend watching motorsport :D
how about a "I dont know"
I'll propose it and see what the feedback is. Apologies, first day back at work today and I spent the weekend watching motorsport :D
That's a perfect answer fizz ;)
I wasn't expecting you to decide all by your lonesome. :lol: Just thought I'd chase it up whilst Stewie isn't around (since it was his idea).
Just had 4 days off myself. Bad having to come back to work :(
That's a perfect answer fizz ;)
I wasn't expecting you to decide all by your lonesome. :lol: Just thought I'd chase it up whilst Stewie isn't around (since it was his idea).
Just had 4 days off myself. Bad having to come back to work :(
Well Im back now, so lets see what the mods say.
Well Im back now, so lets see what the mods say.
Blimey that was quick!! :lol:
Blimey that was quick!! :lol:
Hey I dont mess around me :D ! hows things ?
Hey I dont mess around me :D ! hows things ?
Not bad not bad, been waiting for the weather to get better so I can have a jolly down to ponderosa, how's the bike?
(We'll be getting told off soon for replicating Mega-Thread, so maybe PM or continue conversation in there? :lol:)
Not bad not bad, been waiting for the weather to get better so I can have a jolly down to ponderosa, how's the bike?
(We'll be getting told off soon for replicating Mega-Thread, so maybe PM or continue conversation in there? :lol:)
I will send pm in next 15 mins or so
Howdy pardners, well it appear 31 peeps have shown a positive response for a new group to be formed up here, so as long as the mods give us the nods we could be up and running sooner rather than later, I believe Baph has spoken to Fizzwheel, who in fairness has just returned from his hols, but fizz has sais he will mention to the other mods. So, basically watch this space
markmoto
23-07-07, 09:14 PM
Howdy pardners, well it appear 27 peeps have shown a positive response for a new group to be formed up here, so as long as the mods give us the nods we could be up and running sooner rather than later, I believe Baph has spoken to Fizzwheel, who in fairness has just returned from his hols, but fizz has sais he will mention to the other mods. So, basically watch this space
Awesome im sure that there are other lurkers in the northwest and other sv owners that just havent been converted to the Org yet!! Hope to see the westside group up and running on the board very soon :cool:
Voted,
N Wales / Cheshire / Staffs / Shropshire / Merseyside
Sound like a great idea.
fizzwheel
24-07-07, 07:28 AM
Lets give it a few day so that all the mods can see this before we make a decision.
You've got alot of votes, but as with all those things how many of those would actually turn up to rideouts etc etc.
When you ran the North Wales rideout recently what sort of numbers did you get ? Are there any plans for a weekly pub meet / social meet ups etc etc
We need to make sure that what you are proposing is sustainable and that it wont just drop away and become a dead section once the intial euphoria has worn off.
markmoto
24-07-07, 12:32 PM
I see what your saying fizzwheel but surely a group has to be started in the first place to enable it to grow bigger and more organised, at the end of the day how what does it take to add a northwest group to the website! not much at all, and it would allow all in the area to arrange rides etc. I say make it so number one :-) long live the westside
When you ran the North Wales rideout recently what sort of numbers did you get ? Are there any plans for a weekly pub meet / social meet ups etc etc
There were 7 bikes that turned up to that ride, but as was discussed on the ride, a fair number of people were possibly put off by the weather forecasts. North Wales isn't the best of places to ride when the weather is crappy (mainly as the weather can change quickly) but there's a few of us that don't mind that. :D
I'm actually organising another North Wales rideout due to be in early Sept (I'll post more details on this once I've sorted them out), and have had quite a bit of interest. Not only from local bods, but Plowsie (Northampton way?) and Stu (London?) have also expressed interest.
For those that want to know what's happening with this planning, I pretty much have the routes sorted in my head, just need to get together with Luckypants to make sure he's still up for it, then sort out timings etc. It'll be meeting at Ponderosa again.
As I've said to others, anyone welcome, no-matter how far you'd have to travel to get to Ponderosa.
Pedro68
25-07-07, 11:47 AM
Awesome im sure that there are other lurkers in the northwest and other sv owners that just havent been converted to the Org yet!! Hope to see the westside group up and running on the board very soon :cool:
There definitely are ... I bumped into 2 SV'ers just last night who had no idea about this forum ... they know about it now though :)
Baph is organising a N Wales rideout in early sept, this would be a good chance for all the riders who are interested in the new area to get down there and meet up. Baph, if you read this Im not trying to hi-jack your rideout mate, so dont think I am . So if you,re up for it check out the rideouts section of the forum.
markmoto
25-07-07, 02:15 PM
Yeah il have some of that :cool:
Baph is organising a N Wales rideout in early sept, this would be a good chance for all the riders who are interested in the new area to get down there and meet up. Baph, if you read this Im not trying to hi-jack your rideout mate, so dont think I am . So if you,re up for it check out the rideouts section of the forum.
No worries about trying to hi-jack mate, all input welcome. :)
For anyone that wants to come on the rideout, the thread is here (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=94025). EDIT: Regardless of how far you'd have to travel, if your comfortable with the distance, you're welcome to join the ride. A couple of folks have had a "quiet word" basically asking permission to attend, please don't, it's an open invite to all!!
Even if folks can't do the rideout, but want to meet up at Ponderosa on the day, that's fine. Just remember, they serve food/drinks, but don't take cards, so you'll need cash!!
Depending on interest it might be worth while setting up a "regular" meet. By that, because of the size of area, possibly once a fortnight/month? Rotating around various different points to save everybody travelling miles each time?
fizzwheel
27-07-07, 10:07 AM
If you can get a regularly meet up and running then I reckon you're onto a winner section wise
If you can get a regularly meet up and running then I reckon you're onto a winner section wise
That sounds like a plan ;)
Proposed meeting points are on this map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111365467879604716349.0004363cdec020602c4d6&ll=53.070927,-3.109131&spn=0.640287,2.557068&z=9&om=1). I'm happy to add to them (those are the places I know that are decent and accessible).
I reckon it be best that the meets be rotated around nominated places (once those places are agreed), just to save folks from far places travelling huge distances.
So what says thee folks, fortnightly? Monthly? Personally, I'd be able to make most fortnights.
Mods, a new section would also help us organise threads/posts about which meeting place for that given meet as well. :thumbsup: EDIT: The sarcastic part of me wants to point out that if we had our own section, I could of started a new thread there for this very discussion. Sorry, that part of me will now go sit in the corner with the "D" hat on. :(
Luckypants
27-07-07, 12:21 PM
Mods, a new section would also help us organise threads/posts about which meeting place for that given meet as well. :thumbsup: EDIT: The sarcastic part of me wants to point out that if we had our own section, I could of started a new thread there for this very discussion. Sorry, that part of me will now go sit in the corner with the "D" hat on. :(
Have to agree with Baph - we are kind of in a chicken / egg situation here. A new board for the sectin would get us up and running.
Great job on the map Baph, didn't realise the area was so big!
I reckon once a fortnight would be a good start, until we all get to know one another.
That sounds like a plan ;)
Proposed meeting points are on this map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111365467879604716349.0004363cdec020602c4d6&ll=53.070927,-3.109131&spn=0.640287,2.557068&z=9&om=1). I'm happy to add to them (those are the places I know that are decent and accessible).
I reckon it be best that the meets be rotated around nominated places (once those places are agreed), just to save folks from far places travelling huge distances.
So what says thee folks, fortnightly? Monthly? Personally, I'd be able to make most fortnights.
Mods, a new section would also help us organise threads/posts about which meeting place for that given meet as well. :thumbsup: EDIT: The sarcastic part of me wants to point out that if we had our own section, I could of started a new thread there for this very discussion. Sorry, that part of me will now go sit in the corner with the "D" hat on. :(
Thanks Fizz, Baph that looks like a plan re the meeting places, although it does seem a bit heavy in the cheshire area, personally I would lose Ellesmere port and maybe add one in the staffs area, the only drawback with that though would be that quiff richard might turn up, ;) . Good one for making a start though :smt023 As far as meets go due to my shift patterns I d only be able to meet up for 50% of them anyway, how about fortnightly to start off though.
Right, I'm going to stick the whatsit in then.
Tomorrow would be too short notice, what's thoughts on a week tomorrow for first meet?
Luckypants, my reaction was the same once I'd done the shape & zoomed out. How big?!?! :lol: That's a fair bit of country that the org doesn't really cover that well.
markmoto
27-07-07, 12:33 PM
How about a large area that the org doesnt currently cover at all!! Il be attenting all the meets i can, if we get some more merseyside patrons how about a meet there.
:cool:
Why the bulge to the east, what's special about Tamworth that your terratorial claim goes deep into the midlands?
Luckypants
27-07-07, 12:36 PM
Can't do next weekend. What about a weekday evening meet? Anyone think that is do-able? No where is really more than a couple of hours ride for anyone. I would prefer an evening meet in the week and perhaps organise rides at these for the following weekend (also advertised on the forum)?
I'm with Stewie about making a meet in the Staffs area - not Bassett's Pole though (probably too far south anyway), that's MIGS territory! :smt014 :p Any ideas for a venue Quiff?
Can't do next weekend. What about a weekday evening meet? Anyone think that is do-able? No where is really more than a couple of hours ride for anyone. I would prefer an evening meet in the week and perhaps organise rides at these for the following weekend (also advertised on the forum)?
I'm with Stewie about making a meet in the Staffs area - not Bassett's Pole though (probably too far south anyway), that's MIGS territory! :smt014 :p Any ideas for a venue Quiff?
Sorry I cant make next weekend either, its right in the middle of me shift pattern, in fact I am now entering my weekend working phase for the next 4 weeks, midweek might be do,able at some point, also agree with luckypants about weekday night meets and weekend runs
Also so far 31 people have put a tick for a new area and yet theres only a few of us actually talking about it so come on get involved guys and lets make this a goer
Pedro68
27-07-07, 12:46 PM
How about The Tap in Bromborough (Eastham)?
I've heard that a lot of other bikers meet up there.
There's also a group of bikers called the Rocket Motorcycle Club who meet up at The Turnpike Tavern in Liverpool once a month, in case anyone fancied hijacking their meeting (in the nicest possible way of course ;) ).
Don't think there's many of them so perhaps they'd be grateful for the company :D
Pete
Why the bulge to the east, what's special about Tamworth that your terratorial claim goes deep into the midlands?
The area covers staffordshire, Tamworth is in staffordshire. Nothing more to it. :)
Mid-week suits me fine too, someone else's turn to volunteer a day (friday?).
I'll be in Denbigh until 5:30, then meet, then ride home. Easy peasy.
Also so far 31 people have put a tick for a new area and yet theres only a few of us actually talking about it so come on get involved guys and lets make this a goer
We have to remember that no everyone has internet access mid-day. ;)
I personally don't see it a problem setting up meeting points to suit those that can attend, and then possibly growing from there.
If we get a section on the site, great, but if not it won't put me off turning up to meets. I probably won't be able to make them all because of family stuff etc, but I'd guess somewhere around 80% of them would be doable.
EDIT: I vote we keep conversations about the area to this thread, that way, the mods might see how useful a section could be (how many posts etc would be made). If a new thread needs starting for clairty, then fine, start it though.
How about The Tap in Bromborough (Eastham)?
I've heard that a lot of other bikers meet up there.
There's also a group of bikers called the Rocket Motorcycle Club who meet up at The Turnpike Tavern in Liverpool once a month, in case anyone fancied hijacking their meeting (in the nicest possible way of course ;) ).
Don't think there's many of them so perhaps they'd be grateful for the company :D
Pete
Maybe someone from each of the 5 counties could propose a regular meet, or we could make it pretty fluid, thing is once we get a place to actually stick some posts up we would get even more interest I think
Pedro68
27-07-07, 12:52 PM
Can't make next weekend either - got the kids :)
I'm up for an evening meet though ... providing I don't have to ride too far ... I'm already doing the Liverpool > Macclesfield > Liverpool commute every day :P (although admittedly not always on the bike :oops:)
Pete
Luckypants
27-07-07, 12:53 PM
For mid-week I'd like to propose a Wednesday. Simply because sod all else happens on Wednesdays! I think these should be literally meets, i.e. all arrive, have a chin wag, admire bikes, swap stories (lies) and be generally bikerish, maybe a drink and food, then off home when it suits. Section ride-outs for weekends can be arranged via the forum and discussed at the meets also.
Maybe someone from each of the 5 counties could propose a regular meet, or we could make it pretty fluid, thing is once we get a place to actually stick some posts up we would get even more interest I think
You know that North Wales is actually a number of counties in it's own right, right? ;)
I'd say to keep it pretty viscous. That way, we know what we're doing, but if there's someone from further afield that wants to join in (and is in the area proposed), then a meet could be put near them too.
Variety... spice... yadda yadda... life.
EDIT: Wednesday's work for me. Or rather, I see no reason for them not to work.
You know that North Wales is actually a number of counties in it's own right, right? ;)
I'd say to keep it pretty viscous. That way, we know what we're doing, but if there's someone from further afield that wants to join in (and is in the area proposed), then a meet could be put near them too.
Variety... spice... yadda yadda... life.
I was waiting for that ;)
I'm already doing the Liverpool > Macclesfield > Liverpool commute every day :P (although admittedly not always on the bike :oops:)
Pete
Lightweight!! That's 44.1 miles. My daily commute is 49miles. Every day I commute, I commute on the bike.
That's why she has 10x the mileage that any regular bike has. :(
Pedro68
27-07-07, 01:14 PM
Lightweight!! That's 44.1 miles. My daily commute is 49miles. Every day I commute, I commute on the bike.
That's why she has 10x the mileage that any regular bike has. :(
Well door-to-door it's actually 49.9 miles ... so now who's the lightweight? :p
Ok, admittedly I may be due to the fact that I don't ALWAYS use the bike ... but TBH sometimes I just don't feel like fighting the losing battle against those "right-lane" hoggers and "random lane switchers", and the diesel/mud/sh*t covered Cheshire country roads (especially through Prestbury, which whilst a slightly shorter route, is caked in crap ... and that's not to mention the cobbled stones on a bend :smt119 I wonder who's bright idea that was?!?)
To be fair, I DID ride pretty much ALL through the winter (apprenticeship served! LOL) - only missed a day of high winds (which ain't much fun down the M62).
Pete
The 49 miles for my commute is if I use the A55, which is straight line work & squares tyres off. The A5 is an extra 15mins, supposedly. :oops:
"Right-lane hoggers" once you're sure are hoggers, are what the left lane was invented for, isn't it?
"Lane switchers" don't like switching lanes when there's a car next to (or either side of) them. Bikes are thin for a reason. ;)
mud/sh*t covered roads, have you ridden in Wales? :rolleyes:
Cobbled bends, I'll give you... :p
Pedro68
27-07-07, 01:26 PM
"Right-lane hoggers" once you're sure are hoggers, are what the left lane was invented for, isn't it?
Yes ... indeed :p and if I wasn't giving it some throttle to get past the feckless idiots, I'd be waving at them :toss: as I pulled back out in front of them!
"Lane switchers" don't like switching lanes when there's a car next to (or either side of) them. Bikes are thin for a reason. ;)
Well after being an SV sandwich between Mr White Van and Mr Honda Civic Type-R who were DETERMINED not to let me thru (I'm sure I heard their wing mirrors rattling as I blasted thru :rolleyes: ) I'd rather not do that again in a hurry ... but if the gaps there, then yeah ;)
mud/sh*t covered roads, have you ridden in Wales? :rolleyes:
Only on my DAS (around North Wales) ... and didn't encounter too many roads like that (thankfully!)
Cobbled bends, I'll give you... :p
No thanks - you keep them :D LOL
Luckypants
27-07-07, 01:28 PM
Well door-to-door it's actually 49.9 miles ... so now who's the lightweight? :p
Ok, admittedly I may be due to the fact that I don't ALWAYS use the bike ... but TBH sometimes I just don't feel like fighting the losing battle against those "right-lane" hoggers and "random lane switchers", and the diesel/mud/sh*t covered Cheshire country roads (especially through Prestbury, which whilst a slightly shorter route, is caked in crap ... and that's not to mention the cobbled stones on a bend :smt119 I wonder who's bright idea that was?!?)
To be fair, I DID ride pretty much ALL through the winter (apprenticeship served! LOL) - only missed a day of high winds (which ain't much fun down the M62).
Pete
The 49 miles for my commute is if I use the A55, which is straight line work & squares tyres off. The A5 is an extra 15mins, supposedly. :oops:
"Right-lane hoggers" once you're sure are hoggers, are what the left lane was invented for, isn't it?
"Lane switchers" don't like switching lanes when there's a car next to (or either side of) them. Bikes are thin for a reason. ;)
mud/sh*t covered roads, have you ridden in Wales? :rolleyes:
Cobbled bends, I'll give you... :p
This a willy waving contest now? :rolleyes:
Only on my DAS (around North Wales) ... and didn't encounter too many roads like that (thankfully!)
That interests me (not only you living in Liverpool, doing DAS in N Wales), as I only ever see a small handful of schools out on the road. Local Liverpool school or someone further from you?
This a willy waving contest now? :rolleyes:
Only if you're playing too big guy. ;) :rolleyes:
Luckypants
27-07-07, 01:35 PM
Only if you're playing too big guy. ;) :rolleyes::smt046 Spilt me coffee!
Pedro68
27-07-07, 01:38 PM
That interests me (not only you living in Liverpool, doing DAS in N Wales), as I only ever see a small handful of schools out on the road. Local Liverpool school or someone further from you?
Only if you're playing too big guy. ;) :rolleyes:
Well I was living on the Wirral at the time, and chose ProBikeMCT based at Deeside Leisure Centre (and don't mind giving the guys a plug), because they were the most professional looking school in the area (based on internet research only). That and the fact that I used to work at Deeside (Industrial Park), and so I knew a few of the local roads in that area.
They also had the WHOLE of the rear car park available for CBT, unlike some schools that expect you to learn the basics in an area that you daren't fart in!
And ... I'm too much of a gentleman to enter into any "willy waving" contest ... willy shaving? now that's a different matter ;-) :elephant: :nomore: :smt046
Pedro68
27-07-07, 01:39 PM
:smt046 Spilt me coffee!
Hopefully not in ya lap, or that's you out! :p
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