Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Please, please, please support this years Pudsey Run which is one of the forum's charity event in support of Children in Need (14th Nov 2008). Due to the success of the event last year, we have decided to run the event again. The dates for the Pudsey Run 2 will be 31st Oct (Friday)#, 1st & 2nd Nov) Saturday & SundayNB - # Those needing accomodation the night before the ride will need to travel up on Friday as the start time is likely to be 8am.Route planned so far.....Start at Edinburgh Castle at 8am1st pick up - Hawick2nd - Somewhere Carlisle way 3rd - Devil's Bridge Kirkby Lonsdale4th - Manchester and finish for day one - hotel tbcSunday5th - Matlock Bath the Fishpond6th - Bassets poles just outside of Birmigham 7th - Somewhere in the Northhampton area8th - Somewhere around Amersham9th - Ace Cafe finishLocal KnowledgeIf you live around any of the areas without a specific destination, please could you help us out by identifying a possible meeting point, preferably not on a motorway as we would also like to encourage those on 'L' plates and on 125's to participate.Taking PartPlease help us out by telling us which legs of the journey you'd like to do then Mark and I can start to plan this event in ernest. This is heaps of fun and many of us will be wearing fancy dress - so it's worth joining us just to see the look on the faces of car drivers as we pass! If you'd like fruther information please have a look at the following threads.viewtopic.php?t=6378viewtopic.php?t=13828Any further details you need can be obtained by dropping me a pm.Cheers folks.X Will X
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Forgot to say....Even if you're only able to join us for one leg of the journey, we'd love to see you and you don't have to wear fancy dress - however those of us with a screw or 2 loose will be
Guest philgale Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 im in for the whole thing, with fancy dress plus pillion in fancy dress manchester meet up could be the orient car park at the trafford center, nice and busy for people to donate money on the day to us....then i can lead us to matlock bath (without motorways if need be)and if you need any help pen just give us a shout more than happy to sort some things out
Susieque Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Said I'd definitely like to do something for this, but Rennie & I don't get back from our holiday til afternoon of 1st! If I can do something down here on the Sunday - get to the Ace somehow, I'll have a go!! Still have my very dodgy-looking Pudsey suit!
Korben Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 I will probably do Matlock to Bassett's!! Sounds like a good laugh and last years pictures looked great!!
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Sounds like something The Wife and I could do. I will keep an eye on the thread. And fingers crossed The Wife passes her test in time
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 im in ..... will do the lot i think but will getting to the burgh late friday night as wont leave work till 5 so straight ride up and can anyone advise of hotel etc that most are staying please ?
rennie Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 well because of holiday till 1st and work on 2nd I'll have to give it a miss this year I'll sponsor susie
techno Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 At this point I cant see any reason why I cant get over to Devils bridge.
Paul Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Well, I am out. Days off that week are Wed/Thurs. Working earlies Fri/Sat. Rostered Sunday then Mon - Thursday earlies. :(
Guest akey Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Aparently I am doing the whole lot this year!!!
techno Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Aparently I am doing the whole lot this year!!! So pennie wants you out of the way then??
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Only way I can do this is with the kids... so I can be the support vehicle and do the whole lot Whoohoo!!
Guest Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Aparently I am doing the whole lot this year!!! So pennie wants you out of the way then?? Cheeky booger...I'll be doing the whole lot too!Come peeps.... More the merrier!
Guest philgale Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Aparently I am doing the whole lot this year!!! So pennie wants you out of the way then?? Cheeky booger...I'll be doing the whole lot too!Come peeps.... More the merrier! you got rid of the gixxer then
Grumpy Old Git Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Will join you all at the 'Northhampton Area' meeting point and ride to the 'Ace'.Please let me know the pick-up point and approximate times.
yorbandit Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I am working on said out fit for this run but if not got it no worries cos will be doing this end at least
Guest nastro azzurro Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 This was like the first thing i did with this place last year..... Can recomend it to anyone if it's owt like that one.....Just one Q...... Will there be no stopp of @ Squires this year??? I would like to join in for one leg at least...... If not there then al liase with Techno and pootke over to the bridge maybe???
The Jade Mongoose Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I'm up for this again this year. Fond memories of last time on the 125 - 1st TMBF ride for me too Should be able to bring the g/f as pillion, and run from Carlisle to, well the end if required. I have the whole week off Any ideas on accom for the saturday night?Matt
Guest Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Think we are in the early planning stages at the moment, but are aware we need to make a move with it, cos time soon creeps upon us. Watch this space
Guest Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 This was like the first thing i did with this place last year..... Can recomend it to anyone if it's owt like that one.....Just one Q...... Will there be no stopp of @ Squires this year??? I would like to join in for one leg at least...... If not there then al liase with Techno and pootke over to the bridge maybe??? Nope sorry...no Squires...we tried to drop a leg through that side, but it throws the rest of the plan down and we want to try and keep to under 8 hours a day for those doing the whole thing.
Guest Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Yeh and we did Squires last year..... get your butt to Devils Bridge naz
Keithg24 Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I intend to do the whole first day !Minimum!!
stelmer Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Count me in, providing my heap of junk that has just made an oil slick in the back lane is fixed ontime.I have the 1st -3rd of November off and i'm looking to meet at the Bridge.What time would we be expected to be at the bridge for?Also, anyone got any hints and tips to clean a 2 day old oil/water slick up on a public highway (backlane)?
Guest Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Count me in, providing my heap of junk that has just made an oil slick in the back lane is fixed ontime.I have the 1st -3rd of November off and i'm looking to meet at the Bridge.What time would we be expected to be at the bridge for?Also, anyone got any hints and tips to clean a 2 day old oil/water slick up on a public highway (backlane)? detergent warm water hard bristle brush ....best thing for future reference to soak oil up etc Cat Litter .......
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