Thoughts for next year - SV650.org

northwind · 10-07-06, 08:43 PM

First of all, the big one- spoke to a few people and it seems to get a good reception. I know part of the reason it's so big is that it's THE annual rideout, but it's a shame to only do it once. What do we think about expanding the idea a little, have the AR at the end or start of the good weather, and another big, national ride at the other end? It'd mean more people can get there, and twice as many is twice the fun... Of course, splitting it mught reduce the number for people who only want to do one, but I've a feeling most of the folks who were along at the weekend would do 2... Plus, if one was a washout with bad weather, it wouldn't be such a disappointment.

I thought the route and the organisation was magic, so honestly no suggestions at all to make there.

As far as the campsite... It'd be great if we could find ourselves one that'll allow an open fire. A lot of places will, in my experience, as long as you're not all clowns. The Big Red Fun Bus was great in that it gave things a centrepoint with a bit of light and so on, but there's something about a campfire, it'd have been perfect I reckon. And a guitar

And we definately need a snoring corner!

Spiderman · 10-07-06, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

As far as the campsite... It'd be great if we could find ourselves one that'll allow an open fire. A lot of places will, in my experience, as long as you're not all clowns. The Big Red Fun Bus was great in that it gave things a centrepoint with a bit of light and so on, but there's something about a campfire, it'd have been perfect I reckon. And a guitar

And we definately need a snoring corner!

I love a good fire when out in the open air...its just so primal and the right thing to do. Even when i put out the last embers of the coals with some beer i was sad to see it gone.

10-07-06, 08:50 PM

Expanding on the multi ride out concept. I wouldnt mind seeing some regional annual rideouts with national invites - some areas i would love to get out and around throughout the year and be shown around by the locals.

10-07-06, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiderman

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Originally Posted by northwind

As far as the campsite... It'd be great if we could find ourselves one that'll allow an open fire. A lot of places will, in my experience, as long as you're not all clowns. The Big Red Fun Bus was great in that it gave things a centrepoint with a bit of light and so on, but there's something about a campfire, it'd have been perfect I reckon. And a guitar

And we definately need a snoring corner!

I love a good fire when out in the open air...its just so primal and the right thing to do. Even when i put out the last embers of the coals with some beer i was sad to see it gone.

A brazier would've been an ideal solution

10-07-06, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmonsta

Expanding on the multi ride out concept. I wouldnt mind seeing some regional annual rideouts with national invites - some areas i would love to get out and around throughout the year and be shown around by the locals.

Good idea.

Spiderman · 10-07-06, 08:59 PM

Other thoughts for next year.

A proper size BBQ (but who to bring one is the obvious problem)
A designated support vehicle for the campers, maybe even regional ones? (may solve the BBQ peoblem too)
An "official" photographer. (Proper group photo of the whole thing, everyone on their bikes or something etc?)

10-07-06, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiderman

Other thoughts for next year.

An "official" photographer. (Proper group photo of the whole thing, everyone on their bikes or something etc?)

I think Quiff might snap that job up quickly

10-07-06, 09:11 PM

Regional ride-outs are certainly a good idea, but the Annual Ride-out obviously only happens just the once (hence the term "annual"

). If we try to change the concept you'll dilute that feeling of oneness and that which makes it special.

.

10-07-06, 09:21 PM

I like the idea of a sv only ride out.. though I it would have been nice to get a photo of all the bike and all the riders...

northwind · 10-07-06, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jonboy

Regional ride-outs are certainly a good idea, but the Annual Ride-out obviously only happens just the once (hence the term "annual"

). If we try to change the concept you'll dilute that feeling of oneness and that which makes it special.

Yeah, you could be right. That's why I reckon an AR and a seperate, "end of season" rideout might be a better idea than 2 proper AR's, hopefully wouldn't have the same impact on the AR but with a lot of the benefits. Not sure.

As for regional rideouts, spoke to a few folks over the weekend about redoing our one up here- last time we got a load of the Irish and Essex boys up, and it was great- the more the merrier. But if I organise it it'll crash and burn

10-07-06, 08:43 PM	#1
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Thoughts for next year First of all, the big one- spoke to a few people and it seems to get a good reception. I know part of the reason it's so big is that it's THE annual rideout, but it's a shame to only do it once. What do we think about expanding the idea a little, have the AR at the end or start of the good weather, and another big, national ride at the other end? It'd mean more people can get there, and twice as many is twice the fun... Of course, splitting it mught reduce the number for people who only want to do one, but I've a feeling most of the folks who were along at the weekend would do 2... Plus, if one was a washout with bad weather, it wouldn't be such a disappointment. I thought the route and the organisation was magic, so honestly no suggestions at all to make there. As far as the campsite... It'd be great if we could find ourselves one that'll allow an open fire. A lot of places will, in my experience, as long as you're not all clowns. The Big Red Fun Bus was great in that it gave things a centrepoint with a bit of light and so on, but there's something about a campfire, it'd have been perfect I reckon. And a guitar And we definately need a snoring corner! __________________ "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"

10-07-06, 08:59 PM	#6
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Other thoughts for next year. A proper size BBQ (but who to bring one is the obvious problem) A designated support vehicle for the campers, maybe even regional ones? (may solve the BBQ peoblem too) An "official" photographer. (Proper group photo of the whole thing, everyone on their bikes or something etc?) __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

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10-07-06, 08:50 PM	#3
Demonz Guest Posts: n/a	Expanding on the multi ride out concept. I wouldnt mind seeing some regional annual rideouts with national invites - some areas i would love to get out and around throughout the year and be shown around by the locals.

10-07-06, 09:11 PM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Regional ride-outs are certainly a good idea, but the Annual Ride-out obviously only happens just the once (hence the term "annual" ). If we try to change the concept you'll dilute that feeling of oneness and that which makes it special. .

10-07-06, 09:21 PM	#9
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	I like the idea of a sv only ride out.. though I it would have been nice to get a photo of all the bike and all the riders...