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23-06-06, 07:56 AM

Ok folks, as i've never done this before is there any basic rules we should follow or good practice tips, or things i should take with me that would/could be useful.

Any advise from the experienced group riders and ride out organisers in the forum would be appreciated.

Cheers

northwind · 23-06-06, 12:11 PM

GO AT YOUR OWN PACE! Know the route as much as you can, the last thing you want to do is have to try and keep up with the nutters because you don't know the way home. Take a map, take a print of the route, all that. Get some mobile numbers too, most of the regulars have at least a few of the others' numbers- though a lot of the good roads are in the middle of nowhere and have bad coverage, so don't depend on it.

Practically everything I've ever seen go wrong with a rideout has either been someone going too fast for comfort (yes, it was me as often as not) for whatever reason, or people getting lost.

23-06-06, 02:23 PM

I'm no expert on leading rideouts, but good ones I have been on have

1. handed out maps at the meet point
2. had pre-determined break points marked on the maps so everyone knows where they will find you waiting if they get left behind
3. use two organisers, one at the front and one bringing up the rear. Both organisers wear Hi-Vis so everyone can see at a glance the front and back of the group.
4. ask folk to let an organiser know in advance if they intend to separate and where on the route

26-06-06, 12:03 PM

Now I haven't organised a babysitter yet but I'm going to get to this event or perish in the attempt! I have one question now and then many. many more when I see you...

How long will we be out for all told? Apart from the weans, I'd hate to miss England in the World Cup final

26-06-06, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger 55

Now I haven't organised a babysitter yet but I'm going to get to this event or perish in the attempt! I have one question now and then many. many more when I see you...

How long will we be out for all told? Apart from the weans, I'd hate to miss England in the World Cup final

I'm sure we'll be back long before 2026

26-06-06, 02:31 PM

myself and sennamontoya (my other half ) will hopefully be joining you but we are more than likely goin to meet you and lochearn head we need to know roughly what time you think you will be there at...

northwind · 26-06-06, 04:10 PM

Careful; where you plan to meet at Lochearnhead, the 45's closed down

26-06-06, 06:44 PM

well we could meet up about that area, we are fairly felixable that way as we r from dundee....so wont take us long at all to get there....we just need to know where and when....

26-06-06, 09:01 PM

So we're going out on the 9th July affirmative??? Bugger, there's a classic car, truck and bike show at Glamis Castle on the 8th & 9th. I could do Glamis on the 8th and do the bike run on the 9th.

All westies meet up at Cumbernauld for 10am same place leaving at 10:30 sharp.
I should have the Ninja on the road by the 9th as I'm selling the SV Thou. One year old and done 7500 miles

Time to either sorn the bike or sell it on. Cannae afford to keep both bikes.

Anybody here interested in a mint thou SV?? The forum peeps here know how well it's looked after. Doesn't need any aftermarket stuff like a hugger, fairings, tail tidy, etc, cos it's got all that stuff and more. PM me for a full spec if interested. Going for a good price.

26-06-06, 09:47 PM

Westies meet 10am at the Shell Garage/Roadchef on A80....:-~ ??

Is that the one at the Wardpark Industrial Estate/Airport/Castlecarry turnoff???

Going North it's just after a garden centre with a kiddies playpark in the grounds???

Thanks. (Sorry not too familiar with Cumbernauld).

23-06-06, 12:11 PM	#32
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	GO AT YOUR OWN PACE! Know the route as much as you can, the last thing you want to do is have to try and keep up with the nutters because you don't know the way home. Take a map, take a print of the route, all that. Get some mobile numbers too, most of the regulars have at least a few of the others' numbers- though a lot of the good roads are in the middle of nowhere and have bad coverage, so don't depend on it. Practically everything I've ever seen go wrong with a rideout has either been someone going too fast for comfort (yes, it was me as often as not) for whatever reason, or people getting lost. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

26-06-06, 04:10 PM	#37
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Careful; where you plan to meet at Lochearnhead, the 45's closed down __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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23-06-06, 07:56 AM	#31
splund Guest Posts: n/a	Ok folks, as i've never done this before is there any basic rules we should follow or good practice tips, or things i should take with me that would/could be useful. Any advise from the experienced group riders and ride out organisers in the forum would be appreciated. Cheers

23-06-06, 02:23 PM	#33
colinbal4 Guest Posts: n/a	I'm no expert on leading rideouts, but good ones I have been on have 1. handed out maps at the meet point 2. had pre-determined break points marked on the maps so everyone knows where they will find you waiting if they get left behind 3. use two organisers, one at the front and one bringing up the rear. Both organisers wear Hi-Vis so everyone can see at a glance the front and back of the group. 4. ask folk to let an organiser know in advance if they intend to separate and where on the route

26-06-06, 12:03 PM	#34
Tiger 55 Guest Posts: n/a	Now I haven't organised a babysitter yet but I'm going to get to this event or perish in the attempt! I have one question now and then many. many more when I see you... How long will we be out for all told? Apart from the weans, I'd hate to miss England in the World Cup final

26-06-06, 02:31 PM	#36
nikki_sv400s Guest Posts: n/a	myself and sennamontoya (my other half ) will hopefully be joining you but we are more than likely goin to meet you and lochearn head we need to know roughly what time you think you will be there at...

26-06-06, 06:44 PM	#38
nikki_sv400s Guest Posts: n/a	well we could meet up about that area, we are fairly felixable that way as we r from dundee....so wont take us long at all to get there....we just need to know where and when....

26-06-06, 09:01 PM	#39
jimmy4237 Guest Posts: n/a	So we're going out on the 9th July affirmative??? Bugger, there's a classic car, truck and bike show at Glamis Castle on the 8th & 9th. I could do Glamis on the 8th and do the bike run on the 9th. All westies meet up at Cumbernauld for 10am same place leaving at 10:30 sharp. I should have the Ninja on the road by the 9th as I'm selling the SV Thou. One year old and done 7500 miles Time to either sorn the bike or sell it on. Cannae afford to keep both bikes. Anybody here interested in a mint thou SV?? The forum peeps here know how well it's looked after. Doesn't need any aftermarket stuff like a hugger, fairings, tail tidy, etc, cos it's got all that stuff and more. PM me for a full spec if interested. Going for a good price.

26-06-06, 09:47 PM	#40
colinbal4 Guest Posts: n/a	Westies meet 10am at the Shell Garage/Roadchef on A80....:-~ ?? Is that the one at the Wardpark Industrial Estate/Airport/Castlecarry turnoff??? Going North it's just after a garden centre with a kiddies playpark in the grounds??? Thanks. (Sorry not too familiar with Cumbernauld).