So THAT'S why people like motorbiking so much

[Lateralus]

Not going to get in the habit of posts like this, but having had my first real blast out in the sun I've come home buzzing! Have had a few recreational rides, but today was by far the most fun - lovely weather, lots of other people out and about, and explored some great roads.

Bad things I've discovered/experienced​ for the first time are flies on the visor, and being slightly too hot in my jacket.

Good things I've discovered/experienced are:

The A616 from Ollerton to Newark;

The roads south of Newark between the A1 and A46;

Joining up with other random bikers for a few miles;

I'm definitely better at cornering than I used to be;

Apparently I'm more confident cornering​ to the left;

The front wheel going a little light when overtaking;

My "boring” CBF600SA is still quicker than a Golf R32 (albeit probably wouldn't be if it got twisty).

Having met the wife and a friend at Rufford Country Park for lunch, I then took the following scenic route home, and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

 

Now all I need is some friends to go out with!

[Guest]

Needs pics! Cos you know what they say.....if a Ride Report has no pics it never happened!

[Lateralus]

Didn't take any! Would have meant stopping, and I didn't really want to stop - to the extent that when I encountered traffic lights I was a bit disappointed!

[Lateralus]

Guys, guys, GUYS! Have you heard about Derbyshire? It's amazing! Lots of 50mph limits, but the roads are twisty enough and I'm new enough that that's fine for me.

Had a 35 mile journey to get to this evening's destination from work, so with some careful planning I managed to make it into a 65 mile trip, and picked up all 4 remaining pubs from the challenge!

[Stu]

Guys, guys, GUYS! Have you heard about Derbyshire?

 

Pffttt

I live in Yorkshire its not called gods country for nothing

....there is some cracking roads in Derbyshire too

I must say though I do prefer some parts of Wales

[Tango]

So you'll be coming to the rally then, Lateralus? .......

[Westbeef]

Guys, guys, GUYS! Have you heard about Derbyshire?

 

Pffttt

I live in Yorkshire its not called gods country for nothing

....there is some cracking roads in Derbyshire too

I must say though I do prefer some parts of Wales

 

Yeah but the peaks has the best roads in the country .

Looks like you took parts of last years rally rideout there. Some really good roads in that area .

Edit: I'm lying I think we just went through bakewell and you went the other side.

[Lateralus]

So you'll be coming to the rally then, Lateralus? .......

I am now, following some judicious negotiations regarding intentions for my wife's birthday weekend!

[Stu]

So you'll be coming to the rally then, Lateralus? .......

I am now, following some judicious negotiations regarding intentions for my wife's birthday weekend!

 

I best pick some good roads for the ride out then

[Lateralus]

I can recommend the B5056 from the A6 at Rowsley down to Fenny Bentley!

[Stu]

I can recommend the B5056 from the A6 at Rowsley down to Fenny Bentley!

 

I have ridden that road a fair few time

[Mawsley]

I live in Yorkshire its not called gods country for nothing

Because it doesn't really exist?

[Stu]

Because it doesn't really exist?

 

See thats just typical of someone who lives in an area with shit roads

They don't want to admit Yorkshire exists and is awesome

[Mawsley]

Because it doesn't really exist?

 

See thats just typical of someone who lives in an area with shit roads

They don't want to admit Yorkshire exists and is awesome

This is the very first time I've been insulted for the quality of my regional transport infrastructure

[Stu]

This is the very first time I've been insulted for the quality of my regional transport infrastructure

 

probably first of many

[Guest]

I remember when Hull was in North Humberside!

Did they move the bloody place to Yorkshire?

[Stu]

No such place as Humberside anymore

Although someone needs to tell Humberside police that

[Guest]

No such place as Humberside anymore

Although someone needs to tell Humberside police that

 

Shit.....WTF is going on back there?

I remember spending some time in Goole as well as Hull......so where is that now?

[Stu]

No such place as Humberside anymore

Although someone needs to tell Humberside police that

 

Shit.....WTF is going on back there?

I remember spending some time in Goole as well as Hull......so where is that now?

 

humberside went in 1996

Goole is east riding of yorkshire .......to be fair I wish it didnt exist its a shit hole

[Guest]

Romeo and Juliet's Summer 1978........them Northern birds were all chasing the Welsh boy!

They thought I was Tom Jones!

[Mawsley]

Goole is east riding of yorkshire .......to be fair I wish it didnt exist its a shit hole

To be fair, we all feel that way about Hull, Humberside and Yorkshire in general.

[Guest]

Why do they feel the need to preface what they say with "I'm a straight talking Yorkshireman"?

And then when you give it to them straight they can't f**king take it!

[Westbeef]

Yorkshire's a backwards place, don't try and understand them!

[Gerontious]

[Mawsley]

Why do they feel the need to preface what they say with "I'm a straight talking Yorkshireman"?

And then when you give it to them straight they can't f**king take it!

Maybe they are intimidated by you? They see you coming at them, all hard, wanting to give it to them - must be a frightening sight.