Dav3y Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Can't do this one due to a boating holiday. It's also the Hastings run that day, I would have done that if I was able.Deffo up for another one on the late bank hol or another weekend as long as it isn't morning of the 16th when my baby goes in for her second service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Here is the route: http://oi60.tinypic.com/2wmm438.jpg credit to Phil Young I'll get to the cafe at 1345. We aim to set off at 1400. Around an 80 mile trip, with a stop at Whiteways Cafe half way. I've checked this route and it's brill!Tailgunner is still needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 When do we get my burger??I'll go tail gunner if you like. I dont mind mopping up the stragglers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 When do we get my burger??I'll go tail gunner if you like. I dont mind mopping up the stragglers.Head there for as early as poss? I wanna (veggie) burger too - will try to get there early to guarantee burger time, but driving lesson before may prevent that...! May bring emergency snacks and have one after So just to confirm, peeps who are coming along are: TatarayBikerMooFozzieJoemanPerky80Matt StrangePaul-KentRaabeyWorminatorIISollAlex, can ya make it?Btw, the weather forecast has changed already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Pssssst, next bank holiday so I can come on my big bike We've got an airbed, so long as you don't mind shacking up next to the hamster (he has that "rapey" look about him) then we are all good Also, throwing out there 80 miles is a monster trip for a 125 ride out 50 miles around some tight twisties will take a good hour or two for the smaller bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Also, throwing out there 80 miles is a monster trip for a 125 ride out 50 miles around some tight twisties will take a good hour or two for the smaller bikes.It's 73 miles and you will be at rykas for ~5pm. We have 125's that do 100 miles+ without problems and some are faster than those on 600cc+ so it totally depends on the rider...125cc's are fine as most can exceed the speed limits for single carriageways but (and this applies to bigger bikes too) if the rider isn't confident and wants to potter around a 60mph limit at 40mph then yes, it will take time. As 125cc's don't do a huge amount of marking, they should be fairly fluid. The alternative route takes you through lots of busier roads and towns, this won't be fun or as fluid... Also have to bear in mind that you will have riders travelling up to an hour or so for the ride, so you don't want to make it TOO short as they'll leave wondering when the ride will start 70-80 miles is a decent run, not too short and won't run into the night Time of day, weather, riders, distance from start, sunlight etc. have all been taken into account and you folks have a good ride planned there... I'm sure you will enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-Kent Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I would do 100+ miles on a ride out on my 125, but as said above, its rider dependent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Predicted weather is improving every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I live down this way and might be up for this ride. If youre going from Rykas and heading down south you want to get yourself on the A272 and head towards loomies on the junction with the A32. The A272 is one of the best biking roads in the UK, loomies does a decent bit of food too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 loomies was my first idea... but went out of my head when I saw the distance and 2pm start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Fair shout, I might do this ride then head off to loomies afterwards if it's a good day for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob m Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Bear in mind if you are planning to use the A29, it is closed for resurfacing between the roundabout near to Beare Green all the way to Ockley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 All being well, I'd probably up for going down to Loomies afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Bear in mind if you are planning to use the A29, it is closed for resurfacing between the roundabout near to Beare Green all the way to Ockley. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soll Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 lookslike im gonna have to drop out , as the missus has clocked on to the Hasting may day run and wants to go down to the coast if the weather is good.....sorry guys.. maybe next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorminatorII Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Weather watch not looking good [emoji22]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/176125f29c105a6c9f40a8ea20ff0f4a.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Weather watch not looking good [emoji22]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/176125f29c105a6c9f40a8ea20ff0f4a.jpg Saw this just now myself...see how it goes...worst case scenario we can re-arrange. I'm sure it'll be glorious sunshine for the rest of the week that we're back at work though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Ahhh....the joys of trying to organise a rideout Moo..... You could, of course, have arranged a meet at a cafe, where some people had travelled 5hrs to get there, just to find the cafe was shut...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-Kent Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 If it does go ahead, what are we looking for? Will there be a clock tower to stand under Do we all have to wear a carnation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorminatorII Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Weather watch is looking a bit better [emoji2] http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/fac6362d5b8941ab5e47c0ded231e44f.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorminatorII Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm aiming to be there for about 1.30'ishLook for the scruffy looking bloke on the blue Sprint SThttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/7149ed04403196a3bbf0311e9450db1e.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 My bike is in my album!Moo should be easy to spot, red/green/blue/pink/red/crazy hair of some sort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I shall be on a big green one dressed like a lollipop man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This is me: http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/d/f/5/highres_436768149.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Yep, weather looking better! As long as it holds, will be there , pretty sure Fozzles is coming too. I am hoping to get a helium balloon today for tomorrow ...Depends what time I get back to Cambridge for (as long as shops are still open!). The bike pics are useful - will have a better idea of who to look out for...Of course, my hair is ridiculous - brown and purple... this was taken yesterday http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/BikerMooFromMars/2C19F047-775F-432A-A15E-77438A3E679A_zpsx7cf0qwn.jpgThis is Ermintrude...http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/BikerMooFromMars/4B45D064-3712-4E14-A0A8-10FCE7DE8036_zps0t4lvftj.jpgAnd Fozzlebags on his bikey...http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx302/BikerMooFromMars/Rideout%2004%202015%20Shandy%20Drinkers%20and%20Cambs%20TMBFers/P1010631a_zpsvlvagmua.jpgI think it will be my hideous textile jacket weather, or at least ots of jumpers under leather jacket weather . Looking forward to it though Edited May 3, 2015 by BikerMooFromMars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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