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Ok now I've basically sorted the GM I have been thinking about 'monthly' runs.

What are your thought's on it all? When would you guys be up for going out and where would you want to go for a first bimble of the year?

Also I'm looking into doing a GM Test run in May or June if anyone is interested in coming along (I can post details when they are worked out if anyone is interested)

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Once I get my bike fixed, or buy a new one (watch this space) I will be up for runs and a GM test run I reckon. Won't be playing football this summer (2nd knee op next month) and I also no longer work Sundays :)

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Now call me a bluff old traditionalist, but shouldn't the first run of the year go to Largs? Via ferry?

Yes, yes it should.

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Sounds like a plan.
More runs to the south this year!!! ��

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Or should that be to St Andrews, and involve Ice Cream.......

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If you're doing monthlys and the dates are set in advance, I might just turn up for one, if Mr Ginger will put me up for a couple of nights.

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Wasn't St Andrews the last run of the year?

I'll see what I can do. April is out I'd guess as I already have a big trip planned (for me :D)

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Monthly runs sound good to me Dean.

I defo plan to put more miles on the blade this year. Only managed 700 miles since i bought her last April :-(

Am all booked up for the NW200 in May. Four days riding around Northern Ireland and watching the racing should be great fun. Can't wait.

Going to the Bike show on Sunday, that will probably my first run of the year on Sunday March 8th

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Getting the sea-legs/snottery neb back is usually March some time innit?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g8...2022009390.jpg

Hmm, this looks more like summer though...:)

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Count me in.

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I can't even remember which year it is half the time.

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How about Sunday the 29th of March for the Largs run then?

We could meet up at the Petrol Station on Great Western Road go up round the Rest and be Thankful and down to Dunoon for some ferry action and on to Largs for ICE CREAM!

I can draw up a route if needs be but do we really need it? The bikes should be able to do this route without us.

Thoughts everyone?

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Providing I have a bike (that works...), and my knee works enough to let me actually get on a bike (op on Mar 13th), I will defo be along. Lot of ifs but I reckon all should be sorted by then.

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Very much enjoyed last year's hither and yon voyage around the Cowal peninsula, if you fancy being a bit more adventurous?

Either way, I'm in.

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Sounds good, might even try and make the start this year !!! Nardini's MMMmmmmmmmmm.

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Ron can we pop in to see your old's for tea and cakes before we get the ferry?

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We could try to get across to Otter Ferry as we failed last year because of the wee car crash.

Route? Stops at Pit Stop Diner, Otter Ferry, The view point at Loch Riddon & obviously ICE CREAM in Largs.

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We'll see, depends on numbers, But definitely a possibility :rolleyes:

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Perfect.

Spoiler Alert: There is no ferry at Otter Ferry.

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There ain't many otters either :(

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Sorry

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Keen. Always missed the Largs run due to the old job, but also seen lots of you heading back. Gutted. This year I shall be there!

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the Largs run is always to friggn cold for me plus i have to get on a ferry.. have fun

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Sounds good.

Gives me time to sort out a front tyre to replace the current one that has a profile similar to the Paps of Jura. (Always had a wee thing for her right enuff ;) )

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I could possibly make this for part of it. Based in Dunoon so perhaps not do the full loop.

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Good stuff, hopefully the weather will pick up before the end of the month... It bl00dy better or I'll be swinging from the rafters... Cabin Fever is taking hold!!!

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So who's planning on coming out to play on the 29th March for the Largs Ice Cream Run?

carelesschucca - Dean - full run and icecream please!

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carelesschucca - Dean - full run and icecream please!
Tiger 55 - Al - 3/4 run and ice cream for 4!

Me and the family will be in Killearn overnight on Saturday so we'll be coming mob handed in the support vehicle. Intercept/catch up at Balloch or Arrochar or Tignabruaich or Dunoon or SOMEWHERE. But definitely getting a ferry and having some ice cream. :-)

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I am a definite maybe :). If I can actually get on the bike then yes. Also for the first time ever I have to be a pansy and say weather dependant as well (I know I know...)

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carelesschucca - Dean - full run and icecream please!
Tiger 55 - Al - 3/4 run and ice cream for 4!
Munky - Craig - Run + Ice Cream + Kebab

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If it's a decent day I will come along. Probably come over on the boat and across the bridge, could met at the filling station at Milton?

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If it's a decent day I will come along, probably get the boat over and head across the bridge. Could meet at the filling station at Milton? I'll just finish off the run at Dunoon.

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I'm working, so I'm out. :(

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If you don't mind me asking sir - which petrol station?

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Beautiful, that's the one I had in mind, but thought I should confirm :D

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Heh I could almost see that petrol station from my ward the other day. Was saying to another lad in there who was talking bikes that I might be starting there for a run in a couple of weeks. Well the knee is good so it's all down to the weather now :)

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I'm looking forward to it. Bring bike out of storage on Fri/Sat. Service on Saturday, run on Sunday.

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Heavy rain forecast for Sunday/ Hopefully that changes pretty soon. Was out yesterday on the bike and the weather was pretty much perfect.

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Given the old girl a damn good polish up and chamfer. Treated her to a new MoT, taxed her in the new fangled pay as you go way - £5 a month? The kids steal that from my change every week - and had a quick shakedown in the sunshine. My bike is ready in all respects for the ice cream run.

Which I am attending in my V plate Vauxhall Astra. :driving:

Oh well, suppose I can commute the 7 miles to work on Monday morning by bike instead. :riding:

Anyway, bring it on!