North Wales Rideout #4

[Luckypants]

Well yes they are, but I try to steer us clear of the known honeypots that attract police attention. They were pulling bikes in Bala and just doing a 'safety check' last Sunday, I hope we pass through late enough to avoid any repeat.

A 7x5 will not get you pulled, nor will a loud (within reason) pipe. However if you are stopped, you will be done for both. They will check tyres etc also. Quiff was done on NW3.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

A 7x5 will not get you pulled, nor will a loud (within reason) pipe. However if you are stopped, you will be done for both. They will check tyres etc also. Quiff was done on NW3.

cheers, might bung the stock plate on before i leave, see how lucky i feel... the little one also has Lissa's slogan "If it's too loud you're too old" accross the bottom, which probably won't raise the same smile with NW finest as it does with fellow bikers

[Luckypants]

Some timely reminders of rideout do's and don'ts

Introduce yourself to the ride organiser and swap mobile numbers with him and at least 1 other participant

Arrive with a full tank of gas or as near as is practically possible.

Tyre pressures checked and in good condition.

Breakdown cover. Check if your bike is covered in the event of an accident or breakdown. Full recovery is best. And make sure you have contact numbers for them.

ICE (In case of emergency numbers) These should be in your phone under that heading. Should someone need to be contacted on your behalf.

Map. If you haven't got proper ones then rip out the page(s) of an old map book, or get a photocopy, or print one off the internet. It is NOT the responsibility of the organiser to get you home.

If you're using a dark visor, bring your clear one as well.

DO bring waterproofs. Just because it's sunny doesn't mean it's gonna stay that way.

DO Keep an eye on your mirrors.

DO Ride responsibly.

DO Stagger your position on the road so as to maximise forward observation and braking distances. This also makes you visible in the mirrors of the bike in front.

DO ENJOY YOURSELF


DON'T Do anything you're not comfortable with. It's not a race .

DON'T Follow too close to the bike in front.

DON'T fixate on the bike in front.

DON'T Assume the rider in front knows what he's doing.

DON'T Stop if one of the group get pulled over.

DON'T Worry about keeping up and what the others might think.

DON'T CRASH!


In addition, we will be using the drop off marker system to direct the ride at junctions, so don't worry about getting lost. There is NO NEED to keep up, ride at your own pace. There will also be a designated Tail End Charlie (TEC) who will sweep the route and stop to help if you need it.

[Luckypants]

Numbers confirmed to bunkhouse.

Friday evening meal is at 7:00 pm
Saturday evening meal is at 7:15 pm.

Breakfast is 8:30 both days. Come to brekky in your gear so we can head off almost immediately after.

Is there a spare slot as I REALLY do need to get a decent ride in before winter sets in?
I would warn people that I too snore like an asthmatic rhino
I would look to arrive for the Fri meal and Fri, Sat nights if at all poss?
Cheers
Leigh

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Baldyman

Is there a spare slot as I REALLY do need to get a decent ride in before winter sets in?
I would warn people that I too snore like an asthmatic rhino
I would look to arrive for the Fri meal and Fri, Sat nights if at all poss?
Cheers
Leigh

you need to speak to fortunate knickers over there ^^^ - he's organised the accommodation

[Luckypants]

Locked this to keep chatter out of the Rideouts section, posts moved to the thread in the Border Patrol section.