Scottish Rideout - SV650.org

northwind · 12-07-06, 12:05 AM

Seems like a lot of folk were keen on coming up and sampling our superior tarmac, beer and sheep...

But we're approaching the rainy season, so if we're going to do it this year it'll need to be pretty soon. There's probably only the weekends of the 12th and 19th of August that work well for this- I'm assuming people will want to leave the bank holiday weekend open and September's a little late in the year for anything like reliable weather... but the other dates are just a month away. So, if we're going to do it this year we'd better get our fingers out

So- just to gauge interest so I know whether I have to pull said finger (it took ages to get it in in the first place, I don't want to pull it out for no good reason) here's a poll to get us started.

We've got a run that Quedos is organising for the 13th which of course you'd all be welcome at, but I'm full of AR love and it'd be great to do something a bit bigger. The Irish and Essex Invasion last year with its ride up Glencoe was brilliant, and the more the merrier.

Sid Squid · 12-07-06, 06:39 AM

Interested, but all the dates you have proposed are awkward. I'll wait 'til you have something firmer and then decide who's going to be annoyed with me.

12-07-06, 06:48 AM

I can only do the first week in August if this was an option (5/6). Later is the pitts for me.

12-07-06, 07:01 AM

I've never been to Scotland - was planning to last year but it kinda fell through with a leg in plaster!

Money will be tight, so the cheapest option regarding crash space/camping/B&B - but if I can get petrol in the tank I'd love to sample those wonderful mountains. I voted for either date by the way.

This is of course assuming that I return from the Nurburgring without any bodyparts attempting to vacate the premises.

Only 8 days, 2 hours and 26 minutes to go.

fizzwheel · 12-07-06, 10:48 AM

I would very much love to do this. However August is particulary difficult for myself and Liz and also we are skint !!!

If you were organising for next year then we would be definatly in.

12-07-06, 10:50 AM

we're skint too and Falc aint back on a bike yet so next year for us too

15-07-06, 07:40 PM

Would love to...thanks for the invite

I'm sure the essex massive will be along so I shall be tagging along with them. The only weekend not good is 4/5/6 Aug due to WSB at Brands Hatch

northwind · 15-07-06, 08:27 PM

Given the... less than overwhelming response

I think next year makes more sense. But we'll do it right. Better than rushing it I think. You're all welcome up here any time of course!

15-07-06, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Given the... less than overwhelming response

I think next year makes more sense. But we'll do it right. Better than rushing it I think. You're all welcome up here any time of course!

Even in the middle of winter? Roll on next year then I guess.

northwind · 15-07-06, 08:41 PM

Well, you'll be welcome

Just don't expect anyone but me to go riding!

View Poll Results: Fancy popping over? It's only a few hundred miles...
Yep, on the 12th and 13th	0	0%
Yep, on the 19th and 20th	1	16.67%
Yep, and I can do either	3	50.00%
Yep, but leave it till next July and do it right	2	33.33%
No, I get a nosebleed if I ride further up than the Watford Gap	0	0%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-06, 12:05 AM	#1
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Scottish Rideout Seems like a lot of folk were keen on coming up and sampling our superior tarmac, beer and sheep... But we're approaching the rainy season, so if we're going to do it this year it'll need to be pretty soon. There's probably only the weekends of the 12th and 19th of August that work well for this- I'm assuming people will want to leave the bank holiday weekend open and September's a little late in the year for anything like reliable weather... but the other dates are just a month away. So, if we're going to do it this year we'd better get our fingers out So- just to gauge interest so I know whether I have to pull said finger (it took ages to get it in in the first place, I don't want to pull it out for no good reason) here's a poll to get us started. We've got a run that Quedos is organising for the 13th which of course you'd all be welcome at, but I'm full of AR love and it'd be great to do something a bit bigger. The Irish and Essex Invasion last year with its ride up Glencoe was brilliant, and the more the merrier. __________________ "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"

12-07-06, 06:39 AM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Interested, but all the dates you have proposed are awkward. I'll wait 'til you have something firmer and then decide who's going to be annoyed with me. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

12-07-06, 10:48 AM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I would very much love to do this. However August is particulary difficult for myself and Liz and also we are skint !!! If you were organising for next year then we would be definatly in. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

15-07-06, 08:27 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Given the... less than overwhelming response I think next year makes more sense. But we'll do it right. Better than rushing it I think. You're all welcome up here any time of course! __________________ "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"

12-07-06, 06:48 AM	#3
Demonz Guest Posts: n/a	I can only do the first week in August if this was an option (5/6). Later is the pitts for me.

12-07-06, 07:01 AM	#4
K Guest Posts: n/a	I've never been to Scotland - was planning to last year but it kinda fell through with a leg in plaster! Money will be tight, so the cheapest option regarding crash space/camping/B&B - but if I can get petrol in the tank I'd love to sample those wonderful mountains. I voted for either date by the way. This is of course assuming that I return from the Nurburgring without any bodyparts attempting to vacate the premises. Only 8 days, 2 hours and 26 minutes to go.

12-07-06, 10:50 AM	#6
Tara Guest Posts: n/a	we're skint too and Falc aint back on a bike yet so next year for us too

15-07-06, 07:40 PM	#7
Jdubya Guest Posts: n/a	Would love to...thanks for the invite I'm sure the essex massive will be along so I shall be tagging along with them. The only weekend not good is 4/5/6 Aug due to WSB at Brands Hatch

15-07-06, 08:41 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Well, you'll be welcome Just don't expect anyone but me to go riding! __________________ "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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