soll Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 What clubs and ride out sites are people members of ?.I have joined LMRC on Meetup and some of the rides are the other side of london and not Kent based, which can be a pain in the bum.Hopefully be meeting up with Phil on Sunday on the Wesson Cafe run, provided the rain stays away. Quote
Hoggs Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 hahah I find the opposite that all the rides start off way down south and it would take me an hour+ just to get to the meet point! Haven't had a spare weekend in a while but hopefully will get on one soon! Quote
fq-craigus Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 I joined bmra but didnt renew last year due to the rides being naff and down stupid fen roads which isnt fun on a sportsbike Quote
Stu Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 You could always post rideouts in the relevant section on here The more you post the more chance of them getting picked up in Google search the more chance you have of bikers joining the forum in your area Quote
Gin Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Pretty much.. The ride out sections aren't used nearly enough! Quote
soll Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 You could always post rideouts in the relevant section on here The more you post the more chance of them getting picked up in Google search the more chance you have of bikers joining the forum in your area I agree Stu, but its knowing when rides are happening.. its about networking and getting to meet new people. for example, I joined the Southeastern RC and got removed as i had not joined a ride in 2 months (a stipulation of membership) but none has been "local" to me (ie within 45mins ride from home)without knowing they are happening, how can you post them and let people know Quote
Stu Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Create your own rideouts and make them happen Don't wait for others to arrange them Pick a day you want to go out a route and meeting places post it up and go yourself if others turn up its a bonus Quote
Guest Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 The trouble with hosting a ride on the forum is:A) no one wants to take the lead & responsibility.B) even for experienced leaders it has to be easier sometimes to hold a gun to people's heads to get them to ride lol.But to those that do, be organised, provide a decent route with some nice stops, make it a decent run and it will be enjoyed (assuming you don't lose anyone lol).We've had a few successful ones down south on the forum but those that have been have been a full time job to organise... And those that haven't had much uptake has been, well... Not a full time job I think for the forum, a few riders going out together is fine and probably get some uptake, for anything more you want a club really.Soll - most LMRC ride leaders are south based... It's just time of the year that not as many are happening. I'm sure in a couple of months you'll be out on an almost weekly basis. Quote
Hoggs Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Soll - most LMRC ride leaders are south based... They are! I need to hunt down some North based people to have a mini ride out together to the meeting point Ideally someone with a better sense of direction than me Quote
soll Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 Soll - most LMRC ride leaders are south based... It's just time of the year that not as many are happening. I'm sure in a couple of months you'll be out on an almost weekly basis. hopefully Quote
Dav3y Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 What clubs and ride out sites are people members of ?.some of the rides are the other side of london and not Kent based, which can be a pain in the bum. Bahhh, just means you get to ride more as you have to ride to the start point too, surely that's a bonus. Might meet me too if you do wimp out due to rain. I'll be at Hollyville. Personally, I'd call the other side of London M4/M40 Heathrow area. Not been to any further than Rykas and a good deal start at the Grasshopper/Swanley/BromleyThere's a facebook group you could try https://www.facebook.com/groups/22234791371/ hasn't had any active event on there though since the guy I bought my CBR off left for Australia last year. Think they have regular meets either fortnightly or monthly, plus I think there's regular meet ups at Oakdene on Thursday night ?Failing that, start a facebook group of your own and try and get locals to join. Quote
Dav3y Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Soll - most LMRC ride leaders are south based... They are! I need to hunt down some North based people to have a mini ride out together to the meeting point Ideally someone with a better sense of direction than me There's a guy Niyi on LMRC just down the road from you around N16 that comes to quite a few events south based. See if he's willing to lead on a run to the start point. Hell I think he's even signed for for Phils bagels run on Thursday night that's going to Stoke Newington. Some people meeting at Ace on Sunday too for the wessons run unless the rain washes Phil away again. Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Cool thanks davey I'll see if I can hunt him down! Sadly ace cafe is in the opposite direction to where I'd need to head to the wessons meet. I'm not sure I can make it either. Don't want to commit to runs unless I'm 100% I can! Quote
Wrenchmonkey Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 I'm in North London (Enfield) although im on my little 125 I too have been looking to tag a long to some ride outs in this neck of the woods Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Hey Wrench, I'm in Wood Green so not too far at all! I'm thinking of trying to get to Birkhampstead Castle (nearest challenge point!) on a nice weekend day, only about an hour or so away. Don't mind taking a scenic non motorway route if you wanna come? Think there may be a couple of bonus pubs nearby. May not be until end Jan / Feb though my weekends are already getting eaten into! Quote
Wrenchmonkey Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 OH wood green that is convinient. End of Jan would work better for me as my bike is in the garage this week. The route seems good drop me a PM. It would be good to get out with other riders. Quote
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