Your thoughts for AR11
 

Well I think I can safely say that all those who went to the Annual Rideout 2010 had a fantastic time :D Many thanks to all those who organised, led, TEC'd, marked and attended it to make it so splendid. But time marches relentlessly on. AR10 has gone and is now no more than fond memories and a one stop photo thread :(

Next question is, therefore, what about next year? AR11:smt045

Some questions to get you started -

Where should it be?
When should it be?
What are the absolute basic essentials?
What are the desirable extras?

And most importantly, who is willing to put their head above the parapet and take on the awesome job that is the

sv650.org Annual Rideout 2011


And please don't use this thread for any whinges or arguments. It's just a place to throw around a few ideas and get people thinking. Mwah xxx

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

Northumberland
About same time as this year
Toilets
Bar and off license in reasonable distance

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

+1
But Scotland

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

Maybe borders area, but I think highlands is to be avoided, so you don't just duplicate the glencoe ride.

My thoughts are that we've done south east last year, south west 08, north yorks in 07 so it's gotta be Northumberlands turn.

You will all love the roads up around there.


Edit:
it is also within easy striking distance on the M1/A1 for all you southern lot to get up here too

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

Ok yeah, thats a fair point.

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

As above

Sounds like someone has already been thinking about this

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

preston, my gaff, woohoooo

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

Maybe.
I would be prepared to go for a ride up around there (oh, what a shame) and research possible sites. IF enough people are interested.

Given the notice it might also be possible to get a mate with a van to do a bloody big pot of chilli... pile of 'taters and such. Like a no-budget version of this year :smt082

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

Not fussed where it is. But theres no point all asking to go to area X if nobody in area X is prepared to step up an organise it.

If you are thinking of stepping up, respect to you, but do give it due, through and alot of consideration as to what you are getting into. The rewards are huge, but also it can be stressy.

You need to think about numbers, facilities. Shelter if the weather is bad. How is everybody going to feed and water themselves etc etc. Also think about the rideout itself. Can you organise, herd and shephard people around if the group is bigger than this years ( 104 bikes IIRC ) no point going to a place where the roads wont cope with a group that size or one that is heavily policed either IMHO, just asking for trouble.

Theres some criteria knocking about somewhere I can dig out that may act as a guide for those thinking about things.

Re: Your thoughts for AR11
 

>Where should it be?

Having had two fairly southerly AR's fairness suggests the next one be up north somewhere. Cumbria, Yorkshire or Derbyshire would all work well. Jockland is a long way but they do have some awesome scenery.


>When should it be?

Not too worried, but around the beginning of August seems to work well.


>What are the absolute basic essentials?

A flat field, fresh water, dry wood, fire starter, food, knife.


>What are the desirable extras?

Good route, sunshine, pub (ideally with unlimited free cider), chip shop.