I am hurt and disappointed.

Originally Posted by lukemillar

Have you read any of the rest of the thread?? Seems like everyone has had kind words to say - both who were and weren't on the rideout.

Yes i have read the thread several times and thought carefully about how I should word my reply.

I am not going to post words of kindness when I strongly feel the whole thread is totally unwarranted. The members that were actually at NW3 seem to share the same opinion of surprise.

For anyone who feels the same way as Luke all I can say is were you there? did you see the allowances made for us slower riders? If you were then you`d understand the anger and disappointment and i`d add that very few riders from NW3 have actually posted so far.

I`m not going to post anymore on this subject... i`ve made my feelings known and expressed my opinion. Post what you like about my harsh words but you will not be getting any more replies from me.

I can only hope that this hassle doesn`t deter people from organising any more BP rideouts.

Lol de-rail alert. I wasnt there!

[Lissa]

Well, as if I wasn't feeling ****ty enough today, this thread has really topped it off.

I personally think it's a shame it was ever posted. All it has done is cast suspicion and I think it has been devisive.

I just hope this doesn't put Mike off organising any more rideouts, because he must be feeling pretty pig sick by now.

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

The members that were actually at NW3 seem to share the same opinion of surprise.

For anyone who feels the same way as Luke all I can say is were you there? did you see the allowances made for us slower riders? If you were then you`d understand the anger and disappointment and i`d add that very few riders from NW3 have actually posted so far.

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I can only hope that his hassle doesn`t deter people from organising any more BP rideouts.

Claire, I strongly disagree actually. I think this is better aired in public.

For example, I can imagine how my comments to Dizzyblonde was of been 'chinese whispered' into what this thread has become. Only by airing grievances does an understanding happen.

I was there, and frankly, I'm happy Melody had the courage to post this thread. I suppose we'll have to agree to disagree

I organised NW1, and both me & Mike organised MW2. I'm certainly not put off organising another later (the main reason I didn't do anything for NW3 was due to work commitments, and a lacking home internet connection). Even so, Mike was offered help at pretty much every stage of the planning & prep.

In the words of Mike himself (paraphrasing I admit) "Lets not turn this into another AR08 fiasco by blowing everything out of the water."

Originally Posted by Baph

In the words of Mike himself (paraphrasing I admit) "Lets not turn this into another AR08 fiasco by blowing everything out of the water."

+1

Good on you Mel!

There is nothing worse than going on a rideout only to be made to feel unwanted.

Rideouts are for fun not seeing who is the fastest/bravest/most stupid.

I can't comment on the organisation of NW3 but LP is an experienced rider and has a level head (mostly ).

The rideouts I've been on (AR07 and several oranised by Sid Squid) have all been fun because of the lack of "heroes". The Sid Squid rides usually descend into myself and Jambo 4rsing around at the back anyway! (Remember the sitting on the tank episode Jambo? )

I think its abit harsh to judge people on their riding skills on a rideout anyway. It's on the roads FFS. If you want to show off your god like skills take it to a track. I do!! Well I have to now that my licence is a bit tatty! I'm no riding god by the way

Anyway F' the bad mouthers and enjoy your riding at your pace.

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

For anyone who feels the same way as Luke all I can say is were you there?e getting any more replies from me.

Erm, I think you missed my point.

It was simply in response to:

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

....doesn't come close to the outrage some members of the Border Patrol are going to be feeling at reading your thread

Reading this thread, I don't get the impression that anyone is outraged - well, apart from you.

Wasn't there so have no idea what this is all about.

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

I can only hope that this hassle doesn`t deter people from organising any more BP rideouts.

No it won't. I'm organising one for later in the summer, details to be posted in due course

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

Yes i have read the thread several times and thought carefully about how I should word my reply.

I am not going to post words of kindness when I strongly feel the whole thread is totally unwarranted. The members that were actually at NW3 seem to share the same opinion of surprise.

For anyone who feels the same way as Luke all I can say is were you there? did you see the allowances made for us slower riders? If you were then you`d understand the anger and disappointment and i`d add that very few riders from NW3 have actually posted so far.

The ride was seriously well set up to cater for all paces.

I too think this thread is pointless, but then again I have the social awareness of a brick and must have missed all this. I was there to ride my bike and have a laugh, if I wanted an episode of jerry springer I'd sit at home and watch it.

No-one (except for the TEC's, who volunteered) was "held up" as if you don't like someones pace, overtake, eventually you'll be at the front, mark a junction then get to hoon up to the front again.


Either mel is being overly sensetive about comments made with good intention, or someone's being a tart and backstabbing and bitching. Whichever it is, stop being a tit, it's annoying.

Anyway I'm off to the garage where I belong, rather than slinging $hit about a problem that isn't worth the stench.

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

some sense..

Yeah, it's all a bit wet for me too