Seabluegal Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 Hello all I've just looked out of my office window and it's still light!So, surely it isn't long until it's biking time again? Early April isn't far away surely...I'm a bit out of the loop on meets now... where do we all meet on Tuesday nights now? Quote
Tango Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 Spring is sprung, the grass is ris, I wonder where the birdies is?How're you doing Jayne?Last summer we were mainly frequenting The White Swan in Conington on Tuesday evenings. .....even saw you down there a couple of times..... I'm guessing they're still doing the bike nights down there.......so we'll probably check it out around Easter time......we'll let you know...... Quote
Joeman Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 I want to setup something like the ancients Egyptians had, that on a certain day every year the planets align and the suns rays beam through a hole in my garage roof and illuminates my bike with its magical golden glow... That will mark the first day of biking season.. Quote
eastanglianbiker Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 dont forget easter is early t his year last weekend in march Quote
Mr Fro Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 I want to setup something like the ancients Egyptians had, that on a certain day every year the planets align and the suns rays beam through a hole in my garage roof and illuminates my bike with its magical golden glow... That will mark the first day of biking season..Wasn't that Indiana Jones?Anyway, Brunel did something similar with Box Tunnel. Quote
Seabluegal Posted March 1, 2016 Author Posted March 1, 2016 Spring is sprung, the grass is ris, I wonder where the birdies is?How're you doing Jayne?Last summer we were mainly frequenting The White Swan in Conington on Tuesday evenings. .....even saw you down there a couple of times..... I'm guessing they're still doing the bike nights down there.......so we'll probably check it out around Easter time......we'll let you know...... HelloooooYes I'll be there can't wait!! Quote
Stu Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Yea mean you guys aren't already out!? you will learn there comes a point when its no longer fun to be cold and wet Quote
Joeman Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 There are "Old Bikers" and there are "Cold bikers", but you dont find many "Old & Cold bikers".... Quote
eastanglianbiker Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 done my time of being cold years ago before half the members on here were old enough to ride a 2 wheeled pushbike let alone a motorbike Quote
fullscreenaging Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I'm neither Joe Don't believe the hype [emoji12] Quote
Seabluegal Posted March 3, 2016 Author Posted March 3, 2016 I'm firmly a fair weather rider.I only really get my bike out when it's above 15 degrees at least.I won't be ashamed haha, I just don't like being cold!I am really looking forward to April and getting out again! Quote
RantMachine Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Yea mean you guys aren't already out!?Everyone will tell you (repeatedly) that you'll get bored of riding in crap weather... Personally I think it's a mindset thing. I gave the whole Fairweather Rider thing a try last year and for me it was boring as hell But I can see why it appeals for some, certainly lets you focus more on your riding technique without all the extra variables at play, and it's better for the condition of the bike, and safer in some regards, but for the longer rides that I enjoy it all felt pretty arbitrary and dull. Crossing the country on a sunny day on my BMW wasn't much different to doing the journey on a train (Hence my choice of new bike; I like making things hard for myself My ride back from the dealership yesterday was in some pretty horrible weather, but I loved everything about it save for the numb hands - I'll admit that heated grip or hand guards are a must in crap weather if you don't have a massive fairing) Quote
Guest Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Yea mean you guys aren't already out!?Everyone will tell you (repeatedly) that you'll get bored of riding in crap weather... Personally I think it's a mindset thing. I gave the whole Fairweather Rider thing a try last year and for me it was boring as hell But I can see why it appeals for some, certainly lets you focus more on your riding technique without all the extra variables at play, and it's better for the condition of the bike, and safer in some regards, but for the longer rides that I enjoy it all felt pretty arbitrary and dull. Crossing the country on a sunny day on my BMW wasn't much different to doing the journey on a train (Hence my choice of new bike; I like making things hard for myself My ride back from the dealership yesterday was in some pretty horrible weather, but I loved everything about it save for the numb hands - I'll admit that heated grip or hand guards are a must in crap weather if you don't have a massive fairing)I'm glad you said that because I've bought the bike mainly as a year-round commuter (albeit not snow/ice). Quote
Hoggs Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Annoyingly, I found as a commuter you will be less excited about nice weather at the weekend as you've already clocked up 100+ miles that week Quote
NeilM Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 I had an absolutely lovely ride home in the snow ffrom work on Wednesday morning. .very cold....lol Quote
RantMachine Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 I don't commute by bike on a Monday to Thursday (except on special occasions), but I have Friday Rideday and I don't miss that unless the bike has blown up Friday Rideday is also important because none of my local shops sell decent spirits and I'm too lazy to walk across town to the big supermarket Quote
Glorian Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 I don't commute by bike on a Monday to Thursday (except on special occasions), but I have Friday Rideday and I don't miss that unless the bike has blown up Friday Rideday is also important because none of my local shops sell decent spirits and I'm too lazy to walk across town to the big supermarket SO first friday ride day in a while for you? Quote
priest Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 might be joining at some point in the future.are you doing a ride out or just a chat? Quote
Tango Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 We normally just meet and have a chat......and a soft drink......and a burger.... Quote
priest Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 We normally just meet and have a chat......and a soft drink......and a burger.... nice one, is the food good? what time normally you meet? Quote
Tango Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 We normally just meet and have a chat......and a soft drink......and a burger.... nice one, is the food good? what time normally you meet?They normally have a BBQ going in the warmer weather.....food's been good so far... Depending on work, we normally get there 6:30-7:00pm......but bikes are coming and going all the time..... Be good to see you down there some time, mate..... Quote
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