Route and times for Sat 16th

Originally Posted by Well Oiled

A6 Matlock to Buxton (as originally proposed) goes through Bakewell, but some others want to go on the A515. No problem if we split into two groups and meet at Buxton I guess. I'd favour going straight up the A6 as it's twistier, but it carries a lot more traffic.

Well, I for one, would prefer to stay as one group, unless there is a huge turnout, so I'll go the original route Well Oiled. It'll be fun either way I'm sure.

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Well, I for one, would prefer to stay as one group, unless there is a huge turnout, so I'll go the original route Well Oiled. It'll be fun either way I'm sure.

+1. Especially if there is a huge turnout. The noise. Oh my god the noise! Lets all stay as one group folks, please.

If we're not passing through Bakewell, I'll double back after the ride, no problem.

Carlos, bring waterproof gear. I will be doing. I'm going to stick my neck out & say that I hope it does rain. I'll get to test these PR2s in the wet then.

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I hope there isnt any rain, if its ****ing it down giving a good and proper soaking, i would question wether or not to go out iam afraid.

Not that I'am a fair weather rider but I dont have much experience in the wet and from what I have had I cant see myself enjoying a wet rideout.

Originally Posted by graemepaterson

Not that I'am a fair weather rider but I dont have much experience in the wet and from what I have had I cant see myself enjoying a wet rideout.

The only way to gain experience is to go out & ride in it unfortunately. The key elements are to keep as dry as possible (your gear will keep you warm so long as it doesn't get soaked through) and to ride appropriate for the conditions.

There's more grip in the wet than you think, but I wouldn't expect to tear arounda corner at 90mph, being cranked over just to find a manhole cover. That's asking to spit your teeth out.

It'd be a shame not to meet folks, but at the end of the day, everyone has to do whatever they're comfortable with.

The weather forecast does show rain/showers for the midlands on saturday though.

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We'll see how it goes The wind up there is bad enough let alone when its raining aswell.

RAIN

I have to say I'd probably also have to give some serious consideration if its raining tropical monsoon proportions but its ok if its only showers. Its not the getting wet that bothers me at all, its the fact that the rear end tries to over take the front end at the best of times but when its really wet (by which I mean standing water everywhere wet) its just flippin scary. But as Baph says aswell the weather forecast I saw for saturday was only showers so fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by carlos

I have to say I'd probably also have to give some serious consideration if its raining tropical monsoon proportions but its ok if its only showers. Its not the getting wet that bothers me at all, its the fact that the rear end tries to over take the front end at the best of times but when its really wet (by which I mean standing water everywhere wet) its just flippin scary. But as Baph says aswell the weather forecast I saw for saturday was only showers so fingers crossed.

I hear you on that one Carlos the way my chain and tyres are at present i am preying for a sunny day or i might be down the road rubber up! showers not so bad but raining id have to seriously consider it . . . .COME ON SUN ! ! !

May be up for this one but wont know until nearer the time. Will be at BP by 10 if I can make it, but if Im not there dont hang around.

Not on an SV anymore, hope that doesnt matter!?! (still got the SV in my blood though!)

Dave.

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I'm up for this , hope its dry but will come what ever the weather , don't know the roads but sounds like fun

Just got a Puncture which was plugged by RAC , not going to be able to get time off work tomorrow to get new tyre fitted , absolutely gutted

Have a great day & a cod ,chips & pickle onion for me

Cheers Steve