AR09 anyone going?
 

Ok as per title, is anyone from here going? Im off but an thinking that the4.5 hour ride could be a bit borin on my tod so does anyone fancy comming along?

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Does Essex have good roads?

Im more tempted to go north for some of the Scottish action

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AndyBrad, message from ophic: We're very tempted to go.

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there have been some ripples in the force reguarding over zealous orgers at the ar (dont know myself as have never been to one) so im still in the balance to be honest

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75% chance of me going but have to find out which Location I'll be in nearer the time.

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i'll go if wingnut above me goes
no pressure :)

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eh?

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Weekend is Pencilled out for the AR - so unless something major crops up (Deaths/Weddings/etc...) I'll be going! :) (Will be loosing my AR virginity too! lol)

Also made a post a while a go seeing if people wanted to make a bit of a convoy down - so I'd be up for it :)

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Was out playing in Essex yesterday and found some nice fun roads that were very nice - and I am sure that the locals know even better ones.

Was almost like a mini-AR in that there was a wide range of bikes and abilities there, from an L-plated CG125 to an CBR600 with restricted SV's, unrestricted SV's and of course my Z750s in between, and that the pace was one that everyone seemed comfortable with.

So, book the time off work, borrow a tent and get yourselves down here (well there - I'm a whole 50 miles away :p)

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wahey looks like there is actually a few from the PM interested!

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No, I have the time reserved for playing out, but I be going elsewhere

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I'm definetly not going. I go every year, but count myself out of this one. I'm off to GM II in Scotland...not to be missed!

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so thats

andy brad
dave
steve

so far?

convoy?

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andy brad
dave
steve
ophic + secretary :D

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I'm going - I've got a few days off either side of it though so planning to head down south a day or two beforehand.

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+1

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I wouldnt mind going down on the friday if that suits anyone?

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Would have to check arrangements nearer the time, but I think we would be aiming to do that too.

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At this juncture, I have no plans to go this year. Will be taking my usual week off for touring but unlikely to turn up.

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I'm oing, haven't read any of the ar threads but it sounds like there may have been some controversy. I need to double check the "mischief policy" to make sure I don't get into any serious trouble :)

Is Ploppy going? DaveP you've gotta go mate, you'll miss my burlesque dance routine

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you comming then paul?

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Pretty sure of it :) badger is going so I'm gonna follow him round with a camera for some comedy gold

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*coughs loudly* what about me??

i might go - but il be in suffolk at the time so its only an hour from me :D

whats this about ripples and controversy?

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What about you?

You want to see someone about that cough as well :p

Oh I think I got you now - and a Restricted CBR :)

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in that case i'm def doing both ar and gm what a hard life i have
burlesque you say, lots of drunkin biker i hear, educational i think :)

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leather & lace is a great combo ;)

xXbadgerXx, dave preston and ploppy lee - sounds like my sides are going to be aching :D

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Nope, going to Essex to ride a bike is like going to belgium skiing. :p

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You better be there my B1tch :smt021

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You've obviously either never been to Essex or just haven't found the right roads.

For this years AR I am able to confirm that we'll be turning both left and right (at different times obviously); going up & down hills (see previous bracketed comment) and riding at speeds varying from 30mph to <rest of paragraph deleted : anti-self-incrimination software has prevented the rest of this message being typed>

Seriously, if the only thing holding you back is that you think the roads are not up to your standard, then there's no way I'm going to be able to persuade you otherwise so have fun with whatever you decide to do instead !!

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Speeds up to 31mph!?!? :eek:

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That's me out

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which bit now makes you 'out' now?

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what's with all these southerners in our pennine massive section?! :razz: only jokin guys

all I know is the following:

• I've never been to an annual rideout
• I had a seriously good/hilarious time with badger, ploppy lee, davenumbers, andybrad - ALL of the guys at the hardy bikers rideout
• I've yet to do a decent trip away on the bike
• the idea of getting drunk in a field with a shed load of like minded bikers is ace (especially the guys & gals who I've met but not had a drink with yet)
• I don't know anything about the politics of the ar09 apart from all the threads in the AR section were locked at one point - not a clue why but I don't give a shizzle...

If I have a remotely good time, I'll be chuffed. It's one weekend away and a chance to explore a bit of the UK which I've yet to visit. I'll be there unless I catch tomato flu or whatever all the fuss is about :)

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That, my friend, is the best summary and the best set of reasons I've yet heard.
As many have said, the more the merrier!

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+ 1

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His playground consists of roads like this
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._8253271_n.jpg

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31 mph

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come on dave, please come. You me, lee and badger causing mischief gallore :D plus davepreston is coming - he's got some right feckin stories to tell! We were meant to have a cuppa and a bacon sarny then set off on the carlsberg recce after about 15 minutes.... 2 hours after he arrived, we finally set off = truly interestin & hilarious fella, man up dave!


MAN UP!

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gm 2 ?

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I was jokin mate, think my bike might just well handle 31mph with a bit of the luck of the daves
Gonna try get the time off tomorrow. Heading down on the friday oui?
first southerner to call me devvos getting bitten though