techno Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Mille I just dont like camping having said that the last time i did was a whole different ball game Oh and would have to buy the stuff too!If ya do get a ban surely how long will it be?And as for the fuel...85 miles is okl by me normally manage only 100 myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 If its a short ban i'll keep my job and my bike, long ban i'll let you know...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorbandit Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Peeps figure it out got to be at least a week enjoy what ya riding through instead of blasting past it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 A week nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicane Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 OK how about 30 July to 6 August. Looks like I'll be filling ever second stop . Will decide what bike to take later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorbandit Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Tis the week me and kids in wales chic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicane Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 damn looking at wrong month OK but i should really be back for 8th, 9th latest got a clan thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Could do with getting some dates sorted wifey needs to book hols.And also a trip time table think a long weekend should suffice...GAV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Could do with getting some dates sorted wifey needs to book hols.And also a trip time table think a long weekend should suffice...GAV! Eh??Would you like to elaborate on that Mr T. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 No problem..I can book hols anytime..but need dates so mrs t can book any hols she needs to book while i'm away to look after children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I THINK MINIMUM WOULD BE 3 DAYS1 day travel to Jon and camp over night.1 day travel to Lands and camp over night1 day travel back home Could do a Fri, Sat and Sun I think 2 days Jog to lands end, Riders live all over the country so we cant tell them how long to take to get there, ie some might take half an hour to get to jog then 4 days till they get home, All we have to worry about is the meeting time/date and site to meet at /near JOG - maybe tea time for a get together, and if we are having a stop over or not, if so where?I vote we do have a stopover as 1000 miles is a long time on your bum I suppose people dont have to do the whole thing either! but i would recommend raising a bit of money for charity! It never goes amiss plus you will get more satisfaction out of it!!!!!!!!!well?????????????????/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 Just been looking on Michelin Routefinder...Here goes. I think the best bet is for everybody to meet at John O Groats on the eve of ride. That way people who live far away might need a couple of days to get up there. Of course whoever lives en route can hook up and ride together.The trip itself I would recommend doing it over two days the mileage is 838 miles approximately and according to the route map would take just short of 15 hours with 8 and a half on motorways! (I know that this isn't gospel and only a guess-timate)Therefore I reckon we should split the trip into two days with a stop over (dare I say camping? )in the Lake District. Then crack on and obviously have a night at our destination. The following day upto the individuals, either go our separate ways and head off home or have a day off, chill out spend another night then head off back to our hometowns.Thoughts and comments please?? Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 If we have to camp on route would it be best to have somewhere better to stay at the ultimate destination?Anyone going who wont camp let me know please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicane Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 My place is about half way time wise and there's plenty of space to camp and room to either lay a sleeping roll/bag, might have a couple of beds spare as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 If we have to camp on route would it be best to have somewhere better to stay at the ultimate destination?Anyone going who wont camp let me know please! Yes We'll treat ourselves to a "Proper" Bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Looking at either last weekend in July or first weekend in August, I've just got to wait for go ahead on some holidays I've put in from work. Hopefully I'll know after the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 It would be good if we knew the starting point for the second leg of the journey..... I don't think I could make it for the full journey, but would love to join in for some of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Or start of 3rd,4th leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 It would be good if we knew the starting point for the second leg of the journey..... I don't think I could make it for the full journey, but would love to join in for some of it? Probably be somewhere near/around the Lake district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Just found out that one of the other lads at work has already booked the last week in July and the first week in August. He also said he can't cover the 2nd week for me as he has things planned! So looks like it's gonna be middle to back end of August. Is everyone interested ok for this or is it a case of back to the drawing board??Thoughts please folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm fine with anytime in aug Gav.As i can go as long as kids are off school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Ok Techno, cheersWhat about everyone else? So far we have 2 definates. Come on blow the cobwebs off and lets get going on this thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Dates are good for me.Just hope the weathers nice lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jade Mongoose Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 The 23rd, 24th and 25th (sat, sun, mon) is a bank holiday weekend and i'm off those three days, (if thats any good?!?). Would love to join in the leg from JOG to the Lakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Gav pick a date please!Our lass needs to book time off before others Or I wont be able to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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