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hovis
29-07-07, 08:24 AM
nicked off the WELSH RIDEOUT CLUB but all welcome;)

meet at mcdonalds coryton 10.30 leaving at 11 sharp
or
abergavenny bus station 11.30ish

Rhayader/Elan Valley, the resivoirs, Cymystwyth, Tregaron Llyn Brianne resivour, Llandovery,

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 08:36 AM
how long do these usually last/ how many miles Hovis?

hovis
29-07-07, 08:47 AM
dunno? i always ask that, i think its about 80 mile? but you can come home whenever you want ........... you fancy it?

but i have to be in work for 3pm

i went to jts yesterday, it was crap

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 08:52 AM
Yeah i do but ive got to go to Ikea this afternoon :(:hackedoff:.... not by choice either! :mad:

Wish they were starting earlier!

hovis
29-07-07, 08:54 AM
me too............ what time do you have to be back for?

get to mcdonalds/asda coryton b4 11 & just do some of it, i dont think i will have time to do it all

where r u ?

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 08:56 AM
Ill have to check with her now! :(

Cwmbran, Im closer to the abergavenny bit TBH,

hovis
29-07-07, 09:01 AM
going asda caerphilly, crumlin, pontypool, aber so iwould say 11.30-11.45
@ aber
i will be all in yellow on a white red blue black fireblade, there will be a blue & white gixxer & a gray triumph, silver VFR silver fazer tall guy with a yellow lid + others

there is normally about 10-20 out but some are going to aberdare race

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 09:07 AM
I quite fancy that!

Ill try me best to pop along, but cant promise anything at the mo! :(

Enjoying the blade matey?

hovis
29-07-07, 09:10 AM
I quite fancy that!

Ill try me best to pop along, but cant promise anything at the mo! :(

Enjoying the blade matey?
yup

we should be in the 1st or 2nd bus stop nearest the cafe,

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 09:15 AM
nice one!:smt023

hovis
29-07-07, 09:18 AM
nice one!:smt023

see you there?

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 09:23 AM
Ill try my best but like i say, cant promise nothing at the mo!

If you see a blue K6 Sport, and rider with black leathers, its me!! :)

Ollie_07
29-07-07, 04:14 PM
Couldnt make it :(

Hope you guys had fun though?

hovis
29-07-07, 06:03 PM
we did

it was ace

i love the blade

that is all

Beenz
29-07-07, 06:39 PM
A cracking ride yesterday over Wales with Xan173, VB, Cuffy and even bumped into Stretchie and El Saxo at Aberganenny.

Today went out for a blat with Skint, Kamakazy and Cuffy, had a right hoot over at Fish hill, wonderful. Top ride peeps.

hovis
29-07-07, 09:04 PM
A cracking ride yesterday over Wales with Xan173, VB, Cuffy and even bumped into Stretchie and El Saxo at Aberganenny.

.

again another rideout where im not invited.......... im starting to think nobody likes me

Beenz
29-07-07, 09:38 PM
again another rideout where im not invited.......... im starting to think nobody likes me

Sorry Hovis, was a spur of the moment thing, thought you were off here:

might pop up to jts bridgend (open day ) for a free burger

hovis
29-07-07, 10:23 PM
:(

cuffy
30-07-07, 08:05 AM
A cracking ride yesterday over Wales with Xan173, VB, Cuffy and even bumped into Stretchie and El Saxo at Aberganenny.

Today went out for a blat with Skint, Kamakazy and Cuffy, had a right hoot over at Fish hill, wonderful. Top ride peeps.

Saturday was good fun, good to catch up with a few peeps again.
Sunday was fantastic....fish hill..wow :cool: , silly grin factor :D
Nice to meet skint n kamakazy hope the chilli was ok ;)

Xan173
30-07-07, 10:43 AM
again another rideout where im not invited.......... im starting to think nobody likes me

Dude. I spent most of the morning finishing the repair of my fairing then refitting it. Then I had to drop off my camcorder to Vix in Keynsham and then decided to head to Aber bus station. Once across Bristol I stopped in a layby and sent a txt to VB and Beenz that I'd be there in about 40mins. And when I got there they were both there along with Cuffy, El Saxo and Stretchie. Good Times.

On the other hand, as has often been the case I could just as easily have turned up and found no-one there. Bad Times.

The motto is "it is better to have text and lost, than never to have text at all".

hovis
30-07-07, 12:29 PM
The motto is "it is better to have text and lost, than never to have text at all".

i was'nt texted at all:smt090

skint
30-07-07, 12:30 PM
Saturday was good fun, good to catch up with a few peeps again.
Sunday was fantastic....fish hill..wow :cool: , silly grin factor :D
Nice to meet skint n kamakazy hope the chilli was ok ;)

Good to meet you too Cuffy and see where all though awful jokes come from :D
Fantastic ride - not sure that I've ridden that consistently fast before for such a long time. I'm worn out!

Fish Hill, Cirencester :) :) :D :D :D :D :cool:

(I think the Chilli was pretty good - thanks for the Beenz, sorry, beens - just too many around and non to be found!:p )

cuffy
30-07-07, 01:56 PM
Good to meet you too Cuffy and see where all though AMAZING jokes come from :D
Fantastic ride - not sure that I've ridden that consistently fast before for such a long time. I'm worn out!

Fish Hill, Cirencester :) :) :D :D :D :D :cool:

(I think the Chilli was pretty good - thanks for the Beenz, sorry, beens - just too many around and non to be found!:p )

Such kind words ;)

hovis
30-07-07, 02:02 PM
& i missed out on the opertunity to meet "cuffy"

Ollie_07
31-07-07, 06:05 PM
Fantastic ride - not sure that I've ridden that consistently fast before for such a long time. I'm worn out!

Think i may need some practice before i attend one then!:(

Beenz
31-07-07, 06:14 PM
Think i may need some practice before i attend one then!:(

Don't worry mate, the group was quite small with riders of similar ability who knew the roads quite well. No one gets left behind.:smt045

Ollie_07
31-07-07, 06:20 PM
Theres hope for me yet then! :D

Saw some absolute fruitcakes out last night, the one was a very good rider in the way he could get his knee down consistently within an inch to the floor bearing in mind he had a pair of old jeans on as protection for his knees/legs!!, but on the other hand there was just no need to ride like such a ****!

The way he flung the bike around though just hits home how little experience i have and that maybe a track tuition type day maybe money well spent at some stage in the near future!!

Still, im having lots of fun learning and every trip is an adventure on the bike!

Love it!:D

Beenz
31-07-07, 06:32 PM
Ollie, rideouts are not races, even the one last Sunday. Yes it was a little quick but not really competitive.

Enjoy each ride, examine other riders lines and braking points, it won't be long before you spot the numpty from the safer spirited rider. The most important thing is don't ride beyond your comfort zone. By all means push it but don't go beyond.

Have fun.

skint
31-07-07, 08:16 PM
Think i may need some practice before i attend one then!:(

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression, we aren't complete loons -

As Beenz says, this is all in good heart and no one (that I know) would push it to put someone beyond their limits so don't worry - no one gets left behind all you need is the sense to ride within your own limit and not be ashamed of being slower or whatever. :D

Ollie_07
31-07-07, 08:24 PM
I was only joking too really matey:D

Being a new rider ive got loads to learn though! look forward to meeting some of you in the future!:smt023

cuffy
01-08-07, 07:10 AM
Ollie, rideouts are not races, even the one last Sunday. Yes it was a little quick but not really competitive.

Enjoy each ride, examine other riders lines and braking points, it won't be long before you spot the numpty from the safer spirited rider. The most important thing is don't ride beyond your comfort zone. By all means push it but don't go beyond.

Have fun.
Unless you come across a blackbird with a pillion, aint that right beenz .lol! poor sod musta been screaming inside that helmet.

Ollie, like the rest said, just ride within your limits and don't try anything stupid on unfamiliar roads, Sunday was a hoot because like beenz said we knew the roads, yet on saturday when i went to Wales with beenz and Xan i let them go off at there own pace because i wasn't sure of the roads, if your out with a decent bunch people will always pull over and wait for the more inexperienced riders in the group. No one will think any different of you if you roll up 5 min's behind the rest.
Next oppurtunity you get try and get on a rideout as it will improve your skills, follow other peoples lines.

Fizz gave a great tip on my 1st rideout, dont hide at the back thinking that no one will see how you ride, as you'll find you'll be riding faster to keep up.
Try and sit behind the leader of the group, this way you'll be following an experienced rider, watch his lines and depending on what machine he's on look for brake lights ;) (not always good if your following someone who uses engine braking alot )
Hope to see you soon.
Cuffy

Ollie_07
01-08-07, 03:40 PM
Thanks mate! :)

My first one maybe tonight actually! its rude not to with this lovely weather!

hovis
01-08-07, 03:44 PM
Unless you come across a blackbird with a pillion, aint that right beenz .lol! poor sod musta been screaming inside that helmet.

.
Cuffy
did he have orange leathers?

fizzwheel
01-08-07, 04:22 PM
Fizz gave a great tip on my 1st rideout,

and for my next great tip, dont sit to close behind Cuffy, just in case his pillion seat detatches from his bike.

and my 3rd great tip, sometimes Stretchie leaves his tankbag on a petrol pump, this is a good opportunity to get free petrol whilst he isnt looking

:p :D

Beenz
01-08-07, 04:55 PM
did he have orange leathers?

Did who have orange leathers?

hovis
01-08-07, 04:57 PM
Did who have orange leathers?

the guy on the blackbird

Beenz
01-08-07, 05:09 PM
the guy on the blackbird

Which blackbird?

sarah
01-08-07, 05:13 PM
Which blackbird?

this one?

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/240/sblackbirda03f9ceki7.png (http://imageshack.us)

Beenz
01-08-07, 09:33 PM
this one?

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/240/sblackbirda03f9ceki7.png (http://imageshack.us)

Thats a pointy ;)

sarah
01-08-07, 09:36 PM
Thats a pointy ;)

what was the question? :scratch:

hovis
01-08-07, 09:42 PM
what was the question? :scratch:

What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Beenz
01-08-07, 10:04 PM
What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Taking off or gliding?

Zombie Jesus
01-08-07, 10:40 PM
What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
is it a european swallow or an african swallow?