Graham Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi all. I'm new to here but not new to sportsbike riding. A friend of mine & myself welcome anyone on our ride outs. I live in Bury, my friend in Burscough & we generally meet up at Rivington, but can also meet up with others en-route.Its the first winter we've not rode the bikes, but will be starting to get out on Sundays come end of March 2012 & will be looking forward to a great seasons riding.We know some great roads & rides can be anything from 3-4 hours to a full day, depending on weather & peoples other commitments on being back home for.Our pace is quick-ish but understand each rider should ride at their own pace & ability (everyone started the same way) & we welcome anyone to join us as we will encourage stops at major junctions, so keeping everyone together.All the Best, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peejay1977 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi Graham, welcome to the forum, am new myself. Once I get a bike sorted (sore subject) I'd be up for this. I ride at a fair pace, but am very respectful of the roads and others so don't expect Rossi-esque riding prowess from me hahaPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi Graham welcome to TMBF.Keep an eye on the Rideout part & as I'm from Rochdale I'll join at weekends for sure.BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks guys & its great to get such early responses.My friend & me have just been riding together these past few years although we do seem to meet others on the roads from time to time. If there's afew more enjoying the rides & what biking brings together, it'll be great.We're both mature riders with many years experience & although we ride at a decent pace, we do so with road knowledge, respect to it & others & use correct biking lines.Our rides would equally suit those with experience & knowledge & those wishing to learn & gain road riding know how from others. No-one will be ridiculed or made fun of in their riding because every biker starts the same way.I certainly feel its better to give to others in biking as I wish someone had felt in the group I started out with many years ago. Unfortunately no-one did because they all had big ego's.All the best Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GazW Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'll keep my eye open, I live less than a mile from Rivington barn, and although biking is in the family, my dad doesn't tend to ride so much any more and non of my mates show any interest in biking so I wouldnt mind some group rides.. I only ride a 500, and over the next few weeks I need to do some pre summer maintinence, brake strip down and new pads, new chain and sprocket and Cush rubbers, oil + filter change, once this is done I will be all over this like a rash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Graham Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 My friend's name is Tom. Yes of course join us on ride outs.Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 What's 'mature'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 What's 'mature'? Its a smell thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Graham Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 What's 'mature'? Over 30 but under 50 with more miles on the bike than in the car ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Thank fcuk for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thank fcuk for that. Why's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thank fcuk for that. Why's that? Miss Daisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sorry you've lost me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sorry you've lost me lol. Not intentionally :Guys I ride with from my home town ride a Gixer 1000 & the bike Boardman n McGregor rode & they religious stick to the speed limits, which means on a decent days run I have to stop frequently & waitThey do commute daily but for me its my cobweb head cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sorry you've lost me lol. Not intentionally :Guys I ride with from my home town ride a Gixer 1000 & the bike Boardman n McGregor rode & they religious stick to the speed limits, which means on a decent days run I have to stop frequently & waitThey do commute daily but for me its my cobweb head cleaner. Lol. Gixer 1000 & stick to speed limits. If I where them i'd sell & buy a 125 that will just do 70mph & be quids in, in every way.No we're nothing like that, we use the bike for what it is yet ride with total respect to everything & anyone around us. Sounds like you'll be fine on our rides Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Im from Burscough. I wouldnt mind joining up on one of the rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sorry you've lost me lol. Not intentionally :Guys I ride with from my home town ride a Gixer 1000 & the bike Boardman n McGregor rode & they religious stick to the speed limits, which means on a decent days run I have to stop frequently & waitThey do commute daily but for me its my cobweb head cleaner. Lol. Gixer 1000 & stick to speed limits. If I where them i'd sell & buy a 125 that will just do 70mph & be quids in, in every way.No we're nothing like that, we use the bike for what it is yet ride with total respect to everything & anyone around us. Sounds like you'll be fine on our rides Graham Gets worse, if I'm confirmed for the ride, I'll prep the night before. Leathers visor cleaned etc Bike checked over, tyre pressures checked & all that's left is fuel when we meet. Not Jack n Jill.Arrange to meet at 8am setoff for 8.30, these do there preflight checks then, which means we actually leave about 9. Probably my brain & historically do not believe in making people wait, I find it extremely rude.We hardly ride now due to the above, so gladly looking forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Gets worse, if I'm confirmed for the ride, I'll prep the night before. Leathers visor cleaned etc Bike checked over, tyre pressures checked & all that's left is fuel when we meet. Not Jack n Jill.Arrange to meet at 8am setoff for 8.30, these do there preflight checks then, which means we actually leave about 9. Probably my brain & historically do not believe in making people wait, I find it extremely rude.We hardly ride now due to the above, so gladly looking forward.Blimey, can't be doing with all that, think of the riding time you've wasted? We'll have stops for a bru/drink & fuel outside of main junction waits, but thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Im from Burscough. I wouldnt mind joining up on one of the rides Absolutely Gareth, will look forward to it. Think on Sunday 1st April, I could arrange it you rode over with my friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yeah I am up for the 1st Sounds good to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Im from Burscough. I wouldnt mind joining up on one of the rides Absolutely Gareth, will look forward to it. Think on Sunday 1st April, I could arrange it you rode over with my friend? I'll probably come over to yours Graham since your en-route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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