houdini Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hi allIf anyone fancies a day over this side, thougt we could meet up at Hein Gericke store in Chester for a natter and to banter with the staff (all good ones by the way) maybe with a journey down to the ponderosa cafe and if theres time up to Woods motorcycles to drool over the bikes.This is just a suggestion, I really dont want to be the front runner as I'll get us all lost but it sounds like a good plan.Any one that has suggestions / routes / places please put your input.I reckon theres enough to do and enough that can make it to do a good day out for all.Who can predict the rain but if we say a Sunday in about 2 - 3 weeks, both Hein Gericke and Woods are open and I'd like to meet y'all again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazer Pete Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Defo up for it H, just depends on how bad the weather is on the day. From the Horseshoe you could go down the Nant-y Garth pass to Ruthin and on to the bike shop at Denbigh. Shortish ride but good and plenty far enough for you to get lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hey guy's i'm up for that, i live in shropshire so prob meet up on route. If u post the route ur planning to take i'll sort out a meet point if ok.Could aways hit the coast if its a nice day and got the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazer Pete Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Gixxerguy, if your coming up from Telford could meet you at the truck stop in Whitchurch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yeh sounds cool. Think i know where that is. is that the 1 down from the car auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazer Pete Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I think so. You can't miss it though, it's on the 1st roundabout as you come in from Telford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 yep its the same 1. just give me a date. Maybe some others from this end will tag on.pm me just in case i miss post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazer Pete Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Houdini is sorting the dates out. Keep an eyeon this thread to see what,when and where he's planning. Willpm you when he's sorted it and arrange a time for meeting up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 cool. thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Will try to make it been seeing how far mostly motorway miles to get there but if needs must.....would be a good excuse to break the welsh duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 welsh duck. You'd be better off as a duck now the weather's hit Doesn't matter what I do the puter says shit when I wanted to say hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Oh okay Im sortin it, well went to woods and ponderosa today (wahey) so chances are I wont get lost. In fairness Jota took us Sunday the 5th of August is good for me. Say 10 - 10.30 am at Hein Gericke, theres also Bill Smiths short walk up the road, 11.30am leave there to go up the Horseshoe pass and to the Ponderosa cafe for lunch. 2.00pm leave for Woods Motorcycles through some great roads.I do think for all that dont know the area, Woods is by far the easiest to find your way on to the A55 coast road and home as its just round the corner from the A55, its boring dual carriageway but its straight through; back to chester, joining the M56 etcWould do it the Sunday before but its my birthday (hint lol) so mrs h wants me to herself.http://www.hein-gericke.com/uk/shops.phphttp://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=62-66%20Boughton%2C%20Chester%2C%20CH3%205AQ&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&um=1&sa=N&tab=wlhttp://www.ponderosacafe.co.uk/http://www.ponderosacafe.co.uk/Where_are_we/Map1.gifhttp://www.woodsmotorcycles.co.uk/index.htmhttp://www.woodsmotorcycles.co.uk/static_images/motorway_map.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 FGS stay away from the A55 , can't promise anything but if it ok weather and I got no work then I will come and meet you guys at the Horshoe Pass, tis my local after all, only 5 mins awayFrom there I will endevour to show you guys the best roads and avoid any Crapy Bypass roads. Take you to denbigh then on to Woods if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I'd love to come along, but will be at Brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks for the offer repsolblade, sound good to me.Parapanfan has devised a route as shown in: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=A51%2FBoughton+%4053.192370,+-2.878090&daddr=Unknown+road+%4053.179420,+-2.896780+to:Lache+Ln+%4053.157350,+-2.928310+to:Kinnerton+Rd+%4053.123430,+-3.033100+to:A550+%4053.142650,+-3.052010+to:A541+%4053.136160,+-3.081800+to:A5104+%4053.050360,+-3.211610+to:A542%2FHorseshoe+Pass+View+%4053.023090,+-3.204730+to:A525%2FWrexham+Rd+%4053.111700,+-3.305630+to:B5105+%4053.026120,+-3.560900+to:B4501+%4053.143920,+-3.462310+to:A550+%4053.155680,+-3.043210+to:53.186493,-2.856102&mrcr=11&mrsp=12&sz=12&mra=dme&sll=53.171061,-2.883224&sspn=0.088081,0.314827&ie=UTF8&ll=53.142652,-3.23822&spn=0.352559,1.259308&z=10&om=1Your opinions all how would like to join would be grateful, at this stage nothing is set in stone; open to your suggestions.The only reason why I suggest A55 is that you cant go wrong, get lost on that one but if were all happy with route then thats fine, I agree its the most boring road going too.As for Woods, not all will want to look at bikes, answers on a postcard if you jjust wish to go to the Ponderosa and enjoy the roads from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 If the green jalopy is ok, we might be up for this. Roughly how many miles on the ride out, just so we've got an idea of total we need to do to get over to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 I will consult the routemaster, otherwise known as Phil lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Ponderosa cafe.Try our bikers baps. .....no thanks a sandwich and a cuppa will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 all I can say is the hot chocolate is lovelyA definite route will be made in the next 10 daysI have asked a few members if they would lead various groups so you can choose if you want a fast n furious or more laid back outing, I will bring up the rear just so we dont lose anyone.There is likely to be locals who know the roads well and are comfortable riding them at a good lick, but I would like to say that this ride is for all abilities.If youd like to take part please pm me so I can compile a list of members going, and if youd like to offer suggestions on destinations / routes not covered, please feel free to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 If the green jalopy is ok, we might be up for this. Roughly how many miles on the ride out, just so we've got an idea of total we need to do to get over to you? I was thinking of this as a circular route - can be ridden fast but LOTS of bends which can be fun at 40moh!http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en ... &z=10&om=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 well like i said i'm up for it, But coming from Telford. So will arrange to meet somewhere on route when the route finalised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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