anyone down south i.e bournemouth ish?

I shall get a proper route done over the weekend, then we can decide dates in the future so everyone is free.
I shall make sure there are fuel & food stops along the way.

And if we find it works well as a ride-out I shall plan a bigger one

sounds like a plan

[PyroUK]

Sounds great, although I can't make any non essential trips for a while as losing a lodger at the end of the month and if I can't find a replacement I am shafted!

Unless any of you peeps need a place to stay in Poole!?

Hope I'm not teaching anyone to suck eggs but I thought I'd better ask. Is there anyone not familiar with the drop off system whilst on a ride?

drop off system?

[ThePone]

I have no clue.

Right I shall try to explain.

When riding in a group you can use the drop off system to avoid people getting lost or left behind. Firstly the ride leader always stay at the front, as they will know the route. There is also a back marker who will always stay at the back of the group.

Now when approaching a left hand turn at a junction the leader will indicate to the rider behind, they will then stop just before the turning with the left indicator on. The other riders will carry on past following the leader. Once the back marker has caught the rider waiting they normally beep a couple of times on the horn and let the rider set off infront of them.
For right hand turns the waiting rider needs to position themselves on the road that the turn will take them on but in view of the other riders, and wait for the back marker again.

Next, when it comes to roundabouts, the waiting rider needs to position themselves at the relevent exit by the kerb. Wait for the other riders to pass, then move off once they get the beeps from the back marker.

So basically the order of riders bar the leader & back marker rotates throughout the ride.

I hope that made some sense, if not let me know and I shall draw up a diagram and send to whoever wants it

makes perfect sense

Sweet

[ThePone]

Easy peasy!!!