Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1821065)

Just so the details are easy to find.

We shall be starting from the garage here

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...=UTF8&t=h&z=19

Leaving at 8.30 am.

Going via the A5 to pick up people ,but not stopping, here (it's a Maccy D's)

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...=UTF8&t=h&z=18

Hopefully passing past 9.05 - 9.15.

Then on up to meet Binky and co at Ashbourne via the A515.

The petrol station has a coffee machine and toilets, and of course anyone can arrive early at the MaccyD's to partake of their tasty treats, just so long as you're ready to roll at the appointed time. Ta.

Newbies, riders still getting their confidence back, will be made to feel welcome. Just remember to these rules:

Rideout tips and ideas

Introduce yourself to the ride organiser and swap mobile numbers with him and at least 1 other participant (you could get lucky!)

Full tank of gas or as near as is practically possible. (Not stopping at McD's, but next door for McDiesel!!)

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.

Waterproofs. Just because it's sunny doesn't mean it's gonna stay so.

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

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.

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 and don't fixate on them.

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

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

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

DON'T CRASH! (...again)

DROP OFF MARKER SYSTEM LINK


http://www.vsocxv.co.uk/rideout/THE%..._%20SYSTEM.pdf


Quote:
Riders not confident to mark a junction should not ride directly behind the leader. Move over when safe and allow someone else to take the "2nd man" position. Do not under any circumstances just "follow the leader" with no other marker in place as this will result in people going all over the place at random.
If you get left as a marker unwittingly, or there is any doubt as to whether people know where they are going at a junction, turn or roundabout, wait for the Tail-ender to pass and rejoin.
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Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1821074)

At petrol station

1) Pete n'Lissa
2) Mike 2165
3) Speedplay
4) Seggons

At Lichfield

1) Larigos
2) Ralph
3) DMC

Add your name if you're joining us please. :)

Originally Posted by paiste1 (Post 1821126)

Change of plans means me and Sarah can come on this\\:D/
Any chance of joining up with you as you pass Auntie Ruths?

Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1821074)

At petrol station

1) Pete n'Lissa
2) Mike 2165
3) Speedplay
4) Seggons


At Auntie Ruths

1) Paiste and Sarah


At Lichfield

1) Larigos
2) Ralph
3) DMC

Add your name if you're joining us please. :)

Originally Posted by paiste1 (Post 1821469)

No problem, we'll keep an eye out:p

Originally Posted by Seggons (Post 1821830)

You'd be better keeping a ear out, it will sound like someone shaking a bag of spanners. At that point wait for about half an hour and the rest of us will pass. ;) :D

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822027)

I know a couple of people who are going to get their botty's smacked next Sunday!

:D

Originally Posted by DMC (Post 1822033)

Whats happening next Sunday then? :confused:

Originally Posted by DMC (Post 1822033)

Whats happening next Sunday then? :confused:

Originally Posted by Binky (Post 1822040)

The breakdown van will come and finally come and retrieve the Duke.

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822039)

Oh, sorry, that's a different event!:wink::p

Originally Posted by DMC (Post 1822044)

Sounds like youll be able to wear leather all weekend :smt040

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822046)

I do anyway, what's different about next weekend!:p

Originally Posted by Mike2165 (Post 1822077)

Think me and Seggons are going to get Larry'd round the head!! And I thought it was next saturday

Originally Posted by Mike2165 (Post 1822086)

Think I might just stop at McD's

Originally Posted by Mike2165 (Post 1822088)

And seggons started it........

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822089)

Chicken!:p

Originally Posted by DMC (Post 1822100)

I dont think McD's start serving Chicken until 10.30am :D

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822103)

You want a smacked botty too, don't you!:p

Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 1822118)

now theres an offer you dont get everyday!

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822129)

It wouldn't be a punishment for Dave though, he'd enjoy it! :D

Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 1822133)

Leather clad women and spanking....I am going to a rideout arent i?! lol

Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 1822133)

Leather clad women and spanking....I am going to a rideout arent i?! lol

Originally Posted by Lissa (Post 1822135)

Lol. Wait til you see DMC's gimp tank cover:p

Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1822480)

Lets hope for a day like today weatherwise. :sunny::sunny:

Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 1822172)

Good job my new leathers arrived today then :)

http://www.passiononline.co.uk/shop/...therchaps1.jpg

Originally Posted by Mike2165 (Post 1822018)

You forgot the white smoke :)

Originally Posted by -Ralph- (Post 1823130)

Nah, diesels create black smoke....

Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1822480)

You kids! :)

Thank god the Duke has one redeeming feature otherwise it would be as welcome as a 2 stroke MZ. :cry:

Lets hope for a day like today weatherwise. :sunny::sunny:

Only just seen SPs pic. Nice outfit. Even got somewhere to stash your gloves.

Originally Posted by Mike2165 (Post 1823184)

Er..what's that then??? :smt081

Originally Posted by Mike2165 (Post 1823231)

Ok you win on that one....given Pete far too much stick now.