August 12th Ride to the Bore
 

Ok one of the best 4* Severn bore's of 2010 is in the evening of the 12th August and I feel like a ride out from Bristol ending up at a Pub with a beer garden giving excellent views of it at Epney.

The ride will be up from Bristol along the A38 then some twisties to Epney aiming to arrive at Epney around 9pm (bore due at 9:30pm)

If you dont know what the Severn Bore is then its basically a massive tide pushing the Severn back on its self with a 2 metre Wave (with plenty of nutters trying to surf it!) and the video should give an idea of the sight to look forward to (which is one of the natural wonders of the world.)

Approximate Departure time from Bristol would be around 7:45pm probably from Fowlers if people are coming from other areas. :takeabow:

Heres a Facetube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKA39LQOIck

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Hiya,

I find it very interesting that it is possible to predict on 29th of June that there will be a 2 meter wave on 12th August at 9:30 pm - wow! How often does it happen? The video looks like fun. Good opportunity to get back on my bike and catch up with some people from the forum.

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I could pretend to understand how they work it out but I would be lying needless to say there are around 30 or 40 a year but most are 1 or 2 star bores. 4/5 Star bores are rarer. It's all to do with the height of the tide mainly and moon phase. The predictions are usually accurate to within 20 mins.

One thing remains though is that it is a phenomenal sight and showing of the power of the sea, literally forcing the river severn back on itself.

More Info at http://www.severn-bore.co.uk/

Look forward to seeing you on the ride! :D

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looks like I could be up for that one.
chat closer to the time

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Cool, the more the merrier!

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Sounds interesting, put me down for it but remind me again nearer the time.

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looks like Im going to have to pull out.
I shall be off around northwales that week for a biking wander

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Yes, looking forward - the only thing that is going to stop me is rain ;)

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It's ok, I have booked the sunshine! as it never rains on my birthday!:smt046

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Ok, quick update as its decision time. The best two options for seeing the bore (and decent riding time) are at Epney on the east bank. Open pub with lively beer garden and stunning views across the severn. Route involves A38 and then lanes to Epney. Or option 2 is across the old bridge and up the west bank to Minsterworth and the Severn Bore Inn (which as far as I know is still closed) so no chance of drinkies etc.

I think epney is better option but this democracy thing sounds like a crack.

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We don't do democracy here. Its your rideout, you tell us where we're going.

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Epney it is then ;)

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Ok guys n gals, its on. Weather looking good and tides are building! So, here's the info....

19:45 - meet at Fowlers, Bristol.
20:00 - Depart fowlers.
20:20 - meet anyone coming off m4/m5 at Aztec west.
Head up A38 to Epney. Lovely fast sections with a b-road finish.
21:10 - arrive at Anchor Inn, Epney.
21:30 - the bore passes. (Approx)

If your coming can you make yourself known so we get an idea of numbers. (Pm me for mobile if needed)

See you thursday!

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It is raining Cats and Dogs - that's never going to stop by Thursday :(:(:(

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Stop putting the dampers on it lol. Joking aside weather for thurs is fog AM and Sun PM temp 63f no precipitation. But if it ****es down forget it lol

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1. Cloudsurferuk
2. Squirrel Hunter
3.

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Sounds interesting, i might be up for it. Will decide later.

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1. Cloudsurferuk
2. Squirrel Hunter
3. BaP
4.

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1. Cloudsurferuk
2. Squirrel Hunter
3. BaP
4. NadineDieBiene - if it is absolutely sure it won't be raining

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weather forecast is good atm.

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1. Cloudsurferuk
2. Squirrel Hunter
3. BaP
4. NadineDieBiene - if it is absolutely sure it won't be raining
5. Blue curvy Jester (prolly meet @ aztec west)

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1. Cloudsurferuk
2. Squirrel Hunter
3. BaP
4. NadineDieBiene - if it is absolutely sure it won't be raining
5. Blue curvy Jester (prolly meet @ aztec west)
6. metalhead19 (at aztec west)

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1. Cloudsurferuk
2. Squirrel Hunter
3. BaP
4. NadineDieBiene - if it is absolutely sure it won't be raining
5. Blue curvy Jester (prolly meet @ aztec west)
6. metalhead19 (at aztec west)
7.

For those wanting to meet at aztec west, come off m5 at aztec (J16?) And follow A38 towards Thornbury. About 1000yrds on the left their is a bus stop layby. Approx 8:20pm.

Nadine, weather looking good!

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Aztec west meeting place

Gloucester Rd, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire BS32 4, UK
http://m.google.co.uk/u/m/QfgE46

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Aztec west meeting place

Gloucester Rd, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire BS32 4, UK
http://m.google.co.uk/u/m/QfgE46

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I think me Chez(GG) and Dan (stretchie) may be coming...

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Fixed his brake light?

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Nadine, weather looking good![/QUOTE]


Let's see, it changes every half hour, so will decide around 6ish...crossing my fingers :smt045

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Nope

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He broke it? must have been the pink frilly tassels distracting him ;)

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You leave them tassles alone, they made it back to Chippenham and are still on there now

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glad to hear it! It will be a sad sad day when they fall off!

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Ok, final weather report, sun should burn through mid afternoon but will remain dry. Wind is WNW @ 14 so wave should be a cracker! See you all later!

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I'm hoping that the connector for the brake switch on the front brake has just come loose. Brake light works when you put the rear brake on.

Hope to see you later

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Can you link me the weather please...BBC says RAIN!

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I just looked at the forecast for Bristol on Metcheck.com looks ok, should stay dry.

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Ideal. Looks a bit iffy in the centre now I'm at work but we'll be fine.

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Ye its got really overcast here, but should be fine.

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Yeah cloudy but dry, should get brighter. There is also a rumour of birthday cake appearing latet ;)

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:eek: