GM2014 - Review thanks - SV650.org

carelesschucca · 11-09-14, 09:02 PM

Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to reply to me with their reviews or this years Glencoe Massacre.

Mostly the replies have been positive with some good constructive criticism. What I have noticed is the range of views on the actual rideout itself, some people liked the idea of a double loop while others didn't.

In general it appears as if The MacDonald Hotel got a thumbs up with a few wee niggles that I'm sure didn't spoil what appeared to be a good weekend, Mark and Helen were brilliant and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

The next question is what do we do for next year. I've had a few different ideas thrown my way. There was the idea of going back to Kinlochleven and doing a different rideout. Having a split GM with separate Friday and Saturday night accommodation and having the rideout between the two bases. Having an Applecross GM and having the GM back at Beinglass.

So what do you guys think*?

*if I'm organising I may or may not listen to what you're all saying (easy option for me is the first)

carelesschucca · 11-09-14, 09:15 PM

One quick request, did anyone from the Applecross Add-on manage to get a photo of the metalic green Ducati and its rider? The guy made a lasting impression on me, but I really would like a wee reminder of his 'style' it was one of my weekend highlights..

11-09-14, 09:53 PM

Please, somebody must have photographic evidence to enlighten the .Orgers to the delights of Michelin Man on his Ducasaki.

12-09-14, 11:56 AM

Can we have it in June?

carelesschucca · 12-09-14, 12:47 PM

More than likely. If I'm doing it* the date will be brought forward either June or July. I don't want it clashing with any other major bike events.

*other folk can organise if they want it'd be nice to enjoy it without having to really do anything.

SIII · 12-09-14, 02:16 PM

The idea of having a split base sounds quite interesting to me. I would have liked to attend the wee extra runs for the last couple of years but have been unable to , due work. So actually running the GM as a 'Wee Tour' of Scotland would appeal.

I appreciate it would not suit all(them that turn up and sit in the bar, no rideout) but the GM has always been about the rideout and the awesome roads we have up here.

Not always easy to find a circular route of 200 ish miles around a fixed base not too far north (so those from the southern states can attend).

Might be worth a shot ??? Just for a year to try ???

June OK, July Good

Bibio · 12-09-14, 02:29 PM

hopefully next year i will be doing the same as this year and a mini tour before the GM. i dont do 200 miles tough and its more like 400 each day.

i would love to see a borders GM but i have yet been unable to find a decent site for holding it. i'm still looking though

carelesschucca · 12-09-14, 02:43 PM

I've searched and searched for something down south. Tibbie Sheils was the closest to what we need but its too isolated with about 25 miles to anything nearby and a bit scruffy. it's a real shame because its a beautiful location between the two stretches of water.

There's cabins at Glentress just outside of Peebles as well but when I contacted them they were unwilling to go out of their way for us. It was a case of yeah you guys can come here but I'm not going out of my way to help you book you can do it online.

I really liked The GAC when Ron did his thing, food was awful from the place itself but the curries on Saturday made up for that..

JamesMio · 12-09-14, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

There's cabins at Glentress just outside of Peebles as well but when I contacted them they were unwilling to go out of their way for us. It was a case of yeah you guys can come here but I'm not going out of my way to help you book you can do it online.

That's the problem, they get so much mountain bike trade, that they don't need to bend over backwards (or forwards for that matter).

punyXpress · 12-09-14, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

One quick request, did anyone from the Applecross Add-on manage to get a photo of the metalic green Ducati and its rider? The guy made a lasting impression on me, but I really would like a wee reminder of his 'style' it was one of my weekend highlights..

Think Iain, the candle man, spoke to him.
I reckoned the whole thing was too bizarre, and felt quite ill.
Certainly too bad for any pics - sorry

11-09-14, 09:02 PM	#1
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	GM2014 - Review thanks Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to reply to me with their reviews or this years Glencoe Massacre. Mostly the replies have been positive with some good constructive criticism. What I have noticed is the range of views on the actual rideout itself, some people liked the idea of a double loop while others didn't. In general it appears as if The MacDonald Hotel got a thumbs up with a few wee niggles that I'm sure didn't spoil what appeared to be a good weekend, Mark and Helen were brilliant and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The next question is what do we do for next year. I've had a few different ideas thrown my way. There was the idea of going back to Kinlochleven and doing a different rideout. Having a split GM with separate Friday and Saturday night accommodation and having the rideout between the two bases. Having an Applecross GM and having the GM back at Beinglass. So what do you guys think? if I'm organising I may or may not listen to what you're all saying (easy option for me is the first) __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

11-09-14, 09:15 PM	#2
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks One quick request, did anyone from the Applecross Add-on manage to get a photo of the metalic green Ducati and its rider? The guy made a lasting impression on me, but I really would like a wee reminder of his 'style' it was one of my weekend highlights.. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

11-09-14, 09:53 PM	#3
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks Please, somebody must have photographic evidence to enlighten the .Orgers to the delights of Michelin Man on his Ducasaki. Last edited by haggis; 11-09-14 at 09:55 PM.

12-09-14, 11:56 AM	#4
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks Can we have it in June?

12-09-14, 12:47 PM	#5
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks More than likely. If I'm doing it* the date will be brought forward either June or July. I don't want it clashing with any other major bike events. *other folk can organise if they want it'd be nice to enjoy it without having to really do anything. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

12-09-14, 02:16 PM	#6
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks The idea of having a split base sounds quite interesting to me. I would have liked to attend the wee extra runs for the last couple of years but have been unable to , due work. So actually running the GM as a 'Wee Tour' of Scotland would appeal. I appreciate it would not suit all(them that turn up and sit in the bar, no rideout) but the GM has always been about the rideout and the awesome roads we have up here. Not always easy to find a circular route of 200 ish miles around a fixed base not too far north (so those from the southern states can attend). Might be worth a shot ??? Just for a year to try ??? June OK, July Good __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

12-09-14, 02:29 PM	#7
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks hopefully next year i will be doing the same as this year and a mini tour before the GM. i dont do 200 miles tough and its more like 400 each day. i would love to see a borders GM but i have yet been unable to find a decent site for holding it. i'm still looking though

12-09-14, 02:43 PM	#8
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: GM2014 - Review thanks I've searched and searched for something down south. Tibbie Sheils was the closest to what we need but its too isolated with about 25 miles to anything nearby and a bit scruffy. it's a real shame because its a beautiful location between the two stretches of water. There's cabins at Glentress just outside of Peebles as well but when I contacted them they were unwilling to go out of their way for us. It was a case of yeah you guys can come here but I'm not going out of my way to help you book you can do it online. I really liked The GAC when Ron did his thing, food was awful from the place itself but the curries on Saturday made up for that.. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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