Wooton basset - SV650.org

anna · 14-03-10, 07:10 PM

May I just say for anyone that went today, what an amazing tribute to those that are brought back, and for those that are always there to honour them.

mattSV · 14-03-10, 07:30 PM

It was an awesome day - on the route loads of people were cheering and clapping, we had old grannies in wheelchairs, town criers, lord mayors and a soldier saluting.

Arrived at the meeting point at 10:30 and there were bikes everywhere - we didn't leave the airfield to start the ride until 4pm!!!

Been home about 30 mins - a long day, and a bit cold but an amazing event to have been a part of.

14-03-10, 07:33 PM

Hiya Matt!!

We just got in too. Really sorry if you made it back to Sun Inn but we had to shoot on because of the dark Visors. Thanks so much for being our Ride-Out buddies xxxx

mattSV · 14-03-10, 07:46 PM

No problem - reckon we were ended up at least 10-15mins behind you. Glad you got home ok, we didn't bother going back to the pub, had a good run back via the twisties

14-03-10, 07:54 PM

We stopped at the petrol station just after the roundabout and was there for a while getting petrol and a drink but obviously missed you when we were inside

What an amazing day though. Really good fun xx

I am very sore and stiff now and finding it hard to warm up lol

squirrel_hunter · 14-03-10, 08:43 PM

I would like to reiterate what Anna has said, and I think all on the ride have done us proud.

I’m disappointed that I didn’t have a working bike to attend on, but I caught a glimpse of the precession as I went down the M4; it was an awesome sight.

14-03-10, 08:53 PM

Well done guys

Very proud...

I spotted a half faired light blue pointy on BBC news, anyone from here?

Tom_the_great · 15-03-10, 07:10 PM

Just like to second or third whats been said above! great job to those who went ! Very Proud!

15-03-10, 07:21 PM

You know its very humbling to read how proud people are that "we" represented bikers yesterday. To be honest it was a great day and really fun but to put it into context we just showed a solidarity to those who have relations, sons & daughters in the forces. What THEY are doing and how they are literally giving up their lives really make me feel sad that I am being congratulated on spending one day riding my bike through a recognised military hot spot. Don't get me wrong, the message was to show how the whole biking community support what those guys are doing but it still feels a bit uncomfortable.

Hope peeps can understand this?? I'm in no way being negative, I'm just struggling to put things into perspective today.

squirrel_hunter · 15-03-10, 09:24 PM

Amanda, I understand what you are saying. There's not an easy response, but as you put it "the message was to show how the whole biking community support what those guys are doing" and I'm part of that community. It was to show support not just to the Military communities but also to show support for the community of Wooton Basset. And so while I couldn't be there myself I am grateful that my community represented itself so well.

These comments shouldn't make you feel uncomfortable and I very sorry if they do. I hope that helps you to put the events into perspective.

14-03-10, 07:10 PM	#1
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	Wooton basset May I just say for anyone that went today, what an amazing tribute to those that are brought back, and for those that are always there to honour them.

14-03-10, 07:30 PM	#2
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: Wooton basset It was an awesome day - on the route loads of people were cheering and clapping, we had old grannies in wheelchairs, town criers, lord mayors and a soldier saluting. Arrived at the meeting point at 10:30 and there were bikes everywhere - we didn't leave the airfield to start the ride until 4pm!!! Been home about 30 mins - a long day, and a bit cold but an amazing event to have been a part of. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

14-03-10, 07:33 PM	#3
Amanda Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wooton basset Hiya Matt!! We just got in too. Really sorry if you made it back to Sun Inn but we had to shoot on because of the dark Visors. Thanks so much for being our Ride-Out buddies xxxx

14-03-10, 07:46 PM	#4
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: Wooton basset No problem - reckon we were ended up at least 10-15mins behind you. Glad you got home ok, we didn't bother going back to the pub, had a good run back via the twisties __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

14-03-10, 07:54 PM	#5
Amanda Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wooton basset We stopped at the petrol station just after the roundabout and was there for a while getting petrol and a drink but obviously missed you when we were inside What an amazing day though. Really good fun xx I am very sore and stiff now and finding it hard to warm up lol

14-03-10, 08:43 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Wooton basset I would like to reiterate what Anna has said, and I think all on the ride have done us proud. I’m disappointed that I didn’t have a working bike to attend on, but I caught a glimpse of the precession as I went down the M4; it was an awesome sight. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

14-03-10, 08:53 PM	#7
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wooton basset Well done guys Very proud... I spotted a half faired light blue pointy on BBC news, anyone from here?

15-03-10, 07:10 PM	#8
Tom_the_great Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 286	Re: Wooton basset Just like to second or third whats been said above! great job to those who went ! Very Proud!

15-03-10, 07:21 PM	#9
Amanda Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wooton basset You know its very humbling to read how proud people are that "we" represented bikers yesterday. To be honest it was a great day and really fun but to put it into context we just showed a solidarity to those who have relations, sons & daughters in the forces. What THEY are doing and how they are literally giving up their lives really make me feel sad that I am being congratulated on spending one day riding my bike through a recognised military hot spot. Don't get me wrong, the message was to show how the whole biking community support what those guys are doing but it still feels a bit uncomfortable. Hope peeps can understand this?? I'm in no way being negative, I'm just struggling to put things into perspective today.

15-03-10, 09:24 PM	#10
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Wooton basset Amanda, I understand what you are saying. There's not an easy response, but as you put it "the message was to show how the whole biking community support what those guys are doing" and I'm part of that community. It was to show support not just to the Military communities but also to show support for the community of Wooton Basset. And so while I couldn't be there myself I am grateful that my community represented itself so well. These comments shouldn't make you feel uncomfortable and I very sorry if they do. I hope that helps you to put the events into perspective. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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