Ideas for big rideout

[northwind]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I was just trying to get more info on what sort of ride it'll likely to be when I get up there, riding in an organised ride or more of a free for all doesnt bother me either way.

It's also going to depend on numbers a bit too... We've run this route with big groups a few times, it really suits it better than most, there's fairly few places to get lost so people can find their own pace. Also, they're mainly roads that you can ride like a nutter if you like, but also take your time over- the stretches up the west in particular are scenic as well as fun to ride.

we did a similar route when the essex boys came up and the irish boys. Think there were about 24 or something that time. no one got lost. A fast local bod up the front is helpful as they know where the main speed traps are. The road thru glen coe is amazing. You can see for miles and miles. Its not too bendy and not too many scared sheep (lots of brave ones) its a good road to see how fast your bike can go without worrying about too many things.

Originally Posted by kitkat

we did a similar route when the essex boys came up and the irish boys. Think there were about 24 or something that time. no one got lost. A fast local bod up the front is helpful as they know where the main speed traps are. The road thru glen coe is amazing. You can see for miles and miles. Its not too bendy and not too many scared sheep (lots of brave ones) its a good road to see how fast your bike can go without worrying about too many things.

+1 for the Glen coe part of the ride, its worth it just for that stretch alone

Mart said at the start of this thread that the route has been sorted but I've read the thread and I can't see a route. Just looks like b
Balloch - glencoe - Dukes pass to me and lots of discussion about campsites. If that's the route then its a day route surely?

Can someone actually post the route?

[northwind]

Yep, it's a day route. Route is simple, from wherever we camp around the usual Inveraray/Lochawe/Connel/Ballachulish/Glencoe/Tyndrum/Callander run we've used before, then back to the campsite for an evening of quiet contemplation, or possibly getting ****ed and falling in a loch. Possibly with a trip to Oban but that's tricky with more bikes. And the optional sections- the Wibbly Wobbly, Duke's Pass and B863, for those who feel like it.

A reasonable trek for one day with numbers, and accessible and varied without being boring I think. Obviously camping wouldn't be essential for us lot, though it'll be a grand weekend for anyone who wants to camp even if they live 5 minutes away.

[northwind]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

it's just me saying that, not prescriptive, so if folk don't think it will not work in this instance tell me to shut up.

If we can get a volunteer from the Ecosse posse for Saturday and another for Sunday to drive a van (or car and trailer) round the route behind the rideout for breakdowns or any accidents that would be nice to have, but it's a lot to ask. The reason for two back markers is for one to provide support and wait for AA/RAC in these circumstances anyway.

To be honest, with a group of relative strangers I think it's the best and only way to do it It's simple and it works, nuff said.

Backup van... Probably not essential, it's a good idea but as's been said we have breakdown cover etc. Naming no names, we could lay our hands on a bike trailer and van at fairly short notice. But, having at least one person drive to the site gives us beer-and-barbeque moving abilities which would be very handy...

[northwind]

OK then, a quick summary, I want to post some stuff in the main forum within the next week.

We don't have a name. Any catchy names? SV Ecosse Border Raid? Glencoe Massacre? Perhaps not

Dates- any objection to the weekend of the 16th of August? No major double bookings? Any other dates? We can do a poll, if there is. I think we should keep it off the bank holiday at least, and as far from the AR as we can, but other than that there's plenty of room to maneuvre.

Locations- too early to set one in stone, but I think we're hitting a theme of west coast, Loch Lomond or general area. That's good enough for now, I think, I'll go check out as many options as possible in a few weeks but in the meantime it gets us within a sensible ball park.

Anything else I should consider?

[Stu]

Don't like SV Ecosse Border Raid too much confusion with the Border Patrol & their Welsh rides. Glencoe Massacre - Love it
Yeah a van to the campsite is great ideal for reasons said, just think a sweeper van is too much to ask someone to miss out on the ride.
Date sounds fine. I'm hoping to get the North South to be on May Bank Holiday so that can cater to people who do want to ride on a BH, but it's a struggle so you're right to avoid it.

Originally Posted by northwind

Yep, it's a day route. Route is simple, from wherever we camp around the usual Inveraray/Lochawe/Connel/Ballachulish/Glencoe/Tyndrum/Callander run we've used before, then back to the campsite for an evening of quiet contemplation, or possibly getting ****ed and falling in a loch. Possibly with a trip to Oban but that's tricky with more bikes. And the optional sections- the Wibbly Wobbly, Duke's Pass and B863, for those who feel like it.

A reasonable trek for one day with numbers, and accessible and varied without being boring I think. Obviously camping wouldn't be essential for us lot, though it'll be a grand weekend for anyone who wants to camp even if they live 5 minutes away.

Assuming this rideout will be Saturday with folk arriving from England thoughout the Friday evening?

Any ideas for a half day Sunday rideout? Perhaps Inverarnan, Crianlarich, Killin, Aberfeldy, Crieff, Lochearnhead, Crianlarich, Inveranan. Away mid morning, back for mid afternoon, before pack up camp and go home for those who need to ride back to England.

[DavieSV]

I like the idea of this
My mother and sister have just moved down to derbyshire from Wick, so I have no reason to travel up to the motherland now.
A bit of a bimble about through Glen Coe sounds lovely & I think the weekend of the 16th August fits in Ok