Peaks District 21/03/09 Ride In

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

Full tank of gas or as near as is practically possible.

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!

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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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 petevtwin650

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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Joking aside, EAR (as I'm sure most regulars do), use it on all our rideouts and unfortunately we ain't lost Pete yet!!!! But we're all in one piece

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

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.

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

Originally Posted by paiste1

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

Nice one the pair of you

8.45 at AR then. We won't stop though if you don't mind?

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

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.

No problem, we'll keep an eye out

Originally Posted by paiste1

No problem, we'll keep an eye out

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.

Originally Posted by Seggons

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.

You forgot the white smoke

[Lissa]

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

Originally Posted by Lissa

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

Whats happening next Sunday then?