hammer5 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Created a sub thread so its easier to arrange a meetup for us from the Northwest so we can then ride down as a group and meet up with the other TMBF's. We need to be at Drayton Manor near Tamworth no later than 10:45am to start the official ride (11am) to the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas Staffordshire.Anyone have a specific meet point in mind, like Knutsford services for 9am?Put your name down if your going and then we can get a clearer picture of who and when.BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 So, the RTTW is like, a 10 mile ride?Will be up for it most likely..Heres a possible route there and back for us http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?doflg= ... 394531&z=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 its a ten mile bike traffic jam.. and a lot more than ten miles from Mancs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 How fast does the ride go? I'd like to come but worried I'd be left behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 How fast does the ride go? I'd like to come but worried I'd be left behind The question is what's your balance at slow speed skill like That's how fast it will go.BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Its only slow going into and out of Draton manor about a few miles either side.Once clear of the town it was a nice ride down some dual carrageways. TBH you don't want to/cant ride to fast as poeple are lined up on the side of the road and on overbridges waving you on.Its a great experiance if you havent been before.Youtube RTTW 2009 and have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hammer5 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Will have to get some Union Jacks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Will have to get some Union Jacks..plenty st georges flags left over from the sham that was football world cup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Prefer the Union Jack as it represents the country as a whole, just checking the H4H website, so combine the two.BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Union FLAG........................ Union JACK only when its on the front of a Warship.Not important but we may as well get it right.Frankie you just proved my Sig strip was right all along Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 huh?Union Jack is the same as the Union Flag just more popular to use the word Jack.I think?http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4895076.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Heres mine, but with a longer pole as RJ snapped that one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 huh?Union Jack is the same as the Union Flag just more popular to use the word Jack.I think?http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4895076.stm *"'Union Jack' was officially acknowledged as an alternative name for the Union Flag by the Admiralty and Parliament in the early 20th century. The term 'jack' refers to the flag that is flown from the bowsprit of a ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 From the outset, the union jack had been a maritime flag - to be flown by naval and civilian vessels. Its use on land had never been considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The question is what's your balance at slow speed skill like That's how fast it will go.BB Well not too good but looks like there would be enough people to pick me up if i toppled over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Well not too good but looks like there would be enough people to pick me up if i toppled over We can get you some trainer wheels? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Well not too good but looks like there would be enough people to pick me up if i toppled over We can get you some trainer wheels? BBSo long as no-one laughed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Heres mine, but with a longer pole as RJ snapped that oneOH yeah blame me .... lol tho it was lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Is there meant to be an image?(test) Ok image's should appear!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Heres mine, but with a longer pole as RJ snapped that one.. she's still learning the quote function and images dont move across/... and is this yours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 BB3lions i went to this one last year and meet up at knutsford services and departed at 8 , i know that sounds a bit early but when we got to the park it was packed out and hundreds still to arrive, you can get a bite to eat and a drink if you wish for a couple of pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 BB3lions i went to this one last year and meet up at knutsford services and departed at 8 , i know that sounds a bit early but when we got to the park it was packed out and hundreds still to arrive, you can get a bite to eat and a drink if you wish for a couple of pounds Departed from Knutsford @ 8am sounds the best plan, get in get parked get food and drink before the parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looks like i'm gonna convoy with the RBLR.. as theres some coming from Cumbria, whilst you get your popcorn and candy for the Parade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looks like i'm gonna convoy with the RBLR.. as theres some coming from Cumbria, whilst you get your popcorn and candy for the Parade... Are they not going to be too fast for you mate? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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