Ar 2015

[Littlepeahead]

Originally Posted by kaivalagi

Ummmm, never as far as I know, atleast not in my short existence on here.....I'll try to remember to mention it at the Southwold meet on the 7th...I've just never thought it would be much good, yes the area is nice and we have a large coastline but it's always a better ride going down to Essex, west to Cambridgeshire and beyond or up North for example, plus getting here for nearly everywhere else in the country is a nightmare!

Not saying anything will happen but how much of the detail should be established before the 15th Dec? I have a lot on shortly, starting a new contract in Birmingham hopefully...I could help with a route and reckies on the weekends though if others are up for it too.

You have a point, it's a bit of a trek to get to for most people being on the bump of England. The roads are fun but the scenery isn't as spectacular as say Wales or Scotland, but that's not always the most important thing.

What is crucial is to get a venue that suits everyone. The one in Wales in 2010 was superb, options of bunk houses, camping or hotel so everyone was happy - and a dodgy nightclub on site so those who wanted to dance the night away to the Spice Girls could do so*. Somewhere like the pub where we have TOGMIE is OK, but we got caught out this year when after we'd booked the site the pub was then booked for a private function on the Saturday night. We got lucky with the weather so fish and chips were fine, but had it been raining that would have been a lot of damp people to cram into my tent!

Perhaps 2015 will be the year we don't have an AR and instead more regional groups will have ride outs that are open to all - a bit like TOGMIE has been, all welcome, but no frills.

*Just because FG1 used to have the word Ginger in his name doesn't mean he automatically gets to be Ginger Spice.

[carelesschucca]

GM has cabins hotel and camping. Should I change the name and make it an AR bid if its the only one that go's in I'd still probably loose.

Depending on timings I'm hoping to make the AR next year but my 2015 biking year is filling rapidly already (thanks Siii ) and I don't even have Eurotrip sorted either.

[Littlepeahead]

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

GM has cabins hotel and camping. Should I change the name and make it an AR bid if its the only one that go's in I'd still probably loose.

Depending on timings I'm hoping to make the AR next year but my 2015 biking year is filling rapidly already (thanks Siii ) and I don't even have Eurotrip sorted either.

I am going to try and make it to GM next year as so far it doesn't clash with any major cricket, weddings or other events. Make it a bit of a trip north of the border for a week or more.

[NTECUK]

GM always been open to all but site administrator might pm you as it's a great offer.

[Matt-EUC]

Two Scotlands in a row... However much I'd love it I don't think turnout will be particularly spectacular.

A TV or wales or even a West Country AR would be awesome it's just a shame that no one has stepped forward.


I really would like to organise and host an AR here but I fear my skills are far surpassed by the requirements of organising such an event.

I have plenty of ideas for it but implementing them is easier said than done.

[carelesschucca]

Nowt wrong with coming to Scotland for a biking event we do have the best roads

Go on Matt you can do it. There are plenty of people that can give you advice

What do you need to do it. a Base thats willing to take the event (takes a little guts to ask to begin with) then you can build a route. Badabing you have an AR!

Tbh I'd prefer to keep the GM a separate event from the AR always been told they're differential from each other.

[Matt-EUC]

It's quite a daunting task for just me on my tod.

As the GM has died it's pretty much just me down here.

With a little help I reckon I could manage it.

[admin]

Don't try and over engineer it. Just a good camp site with access to some food and refreshments. I'm sure you know some good local roads that you can share with us. That's it really.

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[carelesschucca]

GM hasn't died it's happening.

I do hope that its not the only ORG. event.

[Matt-EUC]

Well it would almost have to be the same camp as AR13 as I know of no other place suitable.

I'm pretty sure I could throw some roads together though.