MRM Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I hope to ride down so figured I best register Hot off their site..........Total number of bikes already registered: 7823Total number of riders already registered: 10791 (inc pillion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker chick letjog Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Going to try and make this one.I'll just have my mothers day a day early Yup I said to my mum i'm doing the same xI think it's important to show our support and respect for our lads and lasses...BC Respect to our HEROES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Ermm - I think it's on Mothers Day for a reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Aye, cos the site was created by the mothers of some of the young soldiers who died out there last year.... its going to be overwhelming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker chick letjog Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 it going to be the 2nd best ride I ever done, 1st one was the charity ride letjog, It were in memory of my mate, my last promise to him..It will be a true honnor to be part of the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 im going to this with so of my m8s staying at the travel lodge at near by coming from notts riding down sat afyernoon pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 im going to this with so of my m8s staying at the travel lodge at near by coming from notts riding down sat afyernoon pete Are you staying at the Eastbound one? If so see you Saturday.Total number of bikes already registered: 9333Total number of riders already registered: 12881 (inc pillion)1 week left to register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazer Pete Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 From the group organisers on facebookAfter the meeting today with the authorities and the unprecedented response from the biking community we have been asked to close registration one week early. It will unfortunately NOT be re-opening.We would like to reassure everyone that the ride IS GOING AHEAD WITH the FULL support of the police and local authorities. We have spoken to a few local businesses who are all looking forward to the day. ALL bikes will be riding through Wootton Bassett no matter what you may have heard.Plan details re: routes, times, wristbands, will be made available in document format soon. We have another meeting with the police next week to discuss the finer details.We can confirm that we will NOT be riding on any stretches of the motorway.We would like to apologise to anybody who has not registered however wanted to join us, we thank everybody for their patience and support.Thank you for your patience!Lizzie, Daniel & Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 There's in excess of 10k bikes expected now. The organisers (not Afghan Heroes, just 3 people) are pulling their hair out and are trying to sort it all out. RAF Lyneham still support the run but the numbers are far too big for them to cope with.I am going down with a group i'm meeting in St Helen's on the 13th, i'm staying in a picturesque B&B off the M32 and coming back on the 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I was afraid this would get to big and make organisation a nightmare... I hope they sort it, its such a fantastic idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRM Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 From the group organisers on facebookAfter the meeting today with the authorities and the unprecedented response from the biking community we have been asked to close registration one week early. It will unfortunately NOT be re-opening.We would like to reassure everyone that the ride IS GOING AHEAD WITH the FULL support of the police and local authorities. We have spoken to a few local businesses who are all looking forward to the day. ALL bikes will be riding through Wootton Bassett no matter what you may have heard.Plan details re: routes, times, wristbands, will be made available in document format soon. We have another meeting with the police next week to discuss the finer details.We can confirm that we will NOT be riding on any stretches of the motorway.We would like to apologise to anybody who has not registered however wanted to join us, we thank everybody for their patience and support.Thank you for your patience!Lizzie, Daniel & Julia Total number of bikes registered: 10331Total number of riders registered: 14299 (inc pillion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelmer Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 New updates. Please pass this on to as many as possible: I was too late to register, can I still come?Obviously we cannot prevent people from using the public highways, but the organisers would like to ask those who have not registered to please stay away. If thousands of additional bikes turn up on the day there is a distinct possibility that the event may be badly disrupted or worse, shut down. The purpose of the event is to show support to the people of Wootton Bassett and to raise funds to support our troops and their families. The best way for this to happen is for the event to run as smoothly as possible. we are very sorry if you did not manage to register and we thank you for your continued support, but please do not just turn up. There are other ways to support us, such as donations, buying a wristband or helping to set up/run an event in your local area etc. http://blog.afghanheroes.org.uk/2010/02 ... -ride-faq/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Just returned from the Wooten Basset rideout and i have to say it was a pretty good one...initial chaos at Hullavington Airfield and the alloted arrival times idea went straight out the window as 6,000 unregistered bikers showed up as well as the 10,500 registered...it took me 3 hours to get onto the road to Basset which wasnt to bad as i learned that a lot of folks had been stuck there a lot longer...great ride through the villages to Wooten and when we got to the town the locals had turned out in numbers to welcome us in..only pity was not being able to stop off in the town and have a cider but with the volume of bikes it was understandable that the police wanted people through and out of the place ASAP...weather was great...bad smash involving bikes outside the Churchill PH just outside Wooten and it looked bad with paramedics and fire engines in attendance so not sure what that was all about...just hope the riders are ok..alll in all a great day out and im sure it raised a wedge for our boys and girls in Afghanistan..brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 518 mile round trip for me and 14 hours from out to home. Boring motorway run there n back but a superb time down on the run, Loved it!!! absolutely stunning atmosphere WOW!!! is all I can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well done all that went... would have loved to, but would have been a total mess riding down the street in Wooton Bassett... proud of you all.... photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 "> Let it load up for a while first, its a bit slow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well done for all that went down and showed there support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyn Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 wish i could of gone on this.. it was on the news earlyer and it looked awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiec Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Just heard about this on BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8566860.stmLooks great, a fantastic way to support the troops and cheer up a town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 All the more poignant for me as my pillion was Hazel Hunt. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8567219.stmnice pro action shots of me new bike too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 All the more poignant for me as my pillion was Hazel Hunt. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8567219.stmnice pro action shots of me new bike too One of the better reports I've seen - good on you Cruz and good on Hazel too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 well done to all who attended!I wanted to go but work got in the way again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wow what a weekend.Went down on the Saturday and hit The Jolly Huntsman pub it was great will proper scrumy cider Sunday was brilliant, 9-10 slot with no probs getting onto the airfield. Think we left about 11.15. so not to bad. I had a lump in my throat and eyes were filling up when I entered Wooton Bassett. To see that many people cheering, clapping & shouting out thank you was just so WOW!Then returned back to The Jolly Huntsman to finish off the day with a coke.This was a ride I will never forget.Photo's coming as soon as I can get them to load on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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