Post by: ChristoT on 10 January 2014, 12:29:36 am
Right time for a noo edition of routeplanner! :lol
This has been a pretty good year for the LoFos: the rideouts have become a regular thing now, and we've got a pretty good regular attendance. We've not been without comic moments (remember Squirrel Head?), and a few dramas too (Arfa and I exploring friction coefficients on consecutive rides... :o ). However, another month, another ride!!
More importantly, this one will mark 1 year of the monthly LoFo rides, and 1 year of taking the piss out of Exup for whatever reason we can think of! :lol :lol :lol So let's make it a good un!
My proposal is to do what we did on the first ever LoFos: The first group meet at the Ace Cafe, meet the other riders at Blackheath, then down to Saarfend for pint and chat. Let's see if we can do better than 5 riders at Southend (and see if we can get Bozboz to salute properly this time... :b )!!
I will be planning to do a Dead_Eye, and meet you chaps at Blackheath in my cage. The rest of you have no excuse though!! :lol :lol
Whilst admittedly the rideouts are traditionally held on the first Sunday (the 2nd), there's been a request to hold it on the 9th. Up to you guys on that 'un!
Any other ideas?
Merrrrrrv
Post by: Lawrence on 10 January 2014, 08:47:44 am
Got my son on the 2nd so can't make that weekend.
Post by: Arfa on 10 January 2014, 12:14:22 pm
Out East too, which is good for me. Although I'll have to head West into town to meet you, then double back on myself. No biggie.
Post by: Exupnut on 10 January 2014, 12:45:29 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 January 2014, 01:19:21 pm
Post by: Fuzzy on 10 January 2014, 01:21:59 pm
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 10 January 2014, 05:58:24 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 10 January 2014, 06:21:22 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 10 January 2014, 06:31:02 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 10 January 2014, 07:14:40 pm
May be able to do it on the condition that we can leave Christo locked in his cage at Blackheath :lol
Remind me to throw bananas out of the window at you!! :lol :lol
Post by: red98 on 10 January 2014, 09:17:50 pm
Post by: midden on 10 January 2014, 09:18:57 pm
Post by: bri h on 10 January 2014, 09:40:14 pm
Post by: Punkstig on 10 January 2014, 09:53:33 pm
Great thinking to change first Sunday tradition for the 1 year anniversary!
Post by: ChristoT on 11 January 2014, 12:00:53 am
Got my daughter on the 9th.
Great thinking to change first Sunday tradition for the 1 year anniversary!
Just going for max attendance, Stiggy. If more people can make the 2nd, We'll do that! :)
Post by: Dead Eye on 11 January 2014, 12:41:05 am
May be able to do it on the condition that we can leave Christo locked in his cage at Blackheath :lol
Remind me to throw bananas out of the window at you!! :lol :lol
Really... didn't "not fully concentrating on the road" get you in to trouble once before already? (I refer to the "verge on a straight road" incident)
Besides, what makes you think you'll even keep up? It's not the speed, its the traffic. I certainly couldn't when I was there last year and I'm pretty certain you won't be driving anything more powerful :P
Got my daughter on the 9th.
Great thinking to change first Sunday tradition for the 1 year anniversary!
Just going for max attendance, Stiggy. If more people can make the 2nd, We'll do that! :)
So far its looking more promising for the 9th...
Post by: Grandma on 11 January 2014, 01:10:44 am
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2014, 04:21:46 pm
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 11 January 2014, 05:11:13 pm
Totally weather dependant for me. But it's on the cards.
Same here.... and I'll have to shut my eyes and pretend I'm on some nice twisties koz those roads to Sarfend are sooooo mind numbing. :z
Post by: kitcrazy on 11 January 2014, 06:53:12 pm
Post by: mtread on 11 January 2014, 07:20:04 pm
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those roads to Sarfend are sooooo mind numbing
That's why us locals do the Burnham bends and then the Dengie loop. Lots of twistys there if you have time. Just to the north of Sarfend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3CGe9rNZ0s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3CGe9rNZ0s#ws)
Plus you've taken the wrong route. Some quite good roads away from the A13 & A127 if you know them ;)
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2014, 07:36:38 pm
Post by: mtread on 11 January 2014, 07:56:03 pm
The Dengie stretch is more interesting - Burnham, Southminster, Tillingham, Bradwell, Steeple, Mayland, Stow Maries. Much less traffic too (the Dengie peninsula is on the edge of the planet and leads to nowhere !) A route used by Essex Police for Bikesafe.
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2014, 08:20:29 pm
Post by: devilsyam on 11 January 2014, 10:33:17 pm
Bear on the tail of the Dragon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhzEzPNOLpk#ws)
Post by: ChristoT on 18 January 2014, 08:49:42 pm
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 24 January 2014, 12:19:11 am
Post by: midden on 26 January 2014, 10:07:12 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 26 January 2014, 10:16:48 pm
What are the intended meeting times aprox.
I believe it's 9am at the Ace, leave Blackheath tea hut at 10:30am / 11am. Exupnut, can you please confirm?
Post by: Paul Kent on 26 January 2014, 10:23:53 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 26 January 2014, 10:37:38 pm
Any meeting points outside the m25?
Well, there's Southend. Apart from that, I'm afraid not. Feel free to plan another route to meet us there though, the more the merrier! :)
Post by: midden on 26 January 2014, 10:52:59 pm
Perhaps a timed rendezvous on the approach to dartford tunnel Paul. Thinking perhaps wait on princes roundabout till group comes by.
Post by: Dead Eye on 27 January 2014, 12:40:57 am
Should be able to make Blackheath for 10.30 / 11.00... providing I don't get lost ;)
Post by: Grandma on 27 January 2014, 10:25:07 am
8)
Should be able to make Blackheath for 10.30 / 11.00... providing I don't get lost ;)
Post by: Arfa on 27 January 2014, 01:08:28 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 27 January 2014, 01:28:46 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 27 January 2014, 01:42:39 pm
Not able to do Feb or March Lofo runs as I'm buggering off to St Davids, Pembrokeshire and St Just, Cornwall with some mates in beginning of March. So need to score some house points before I go.
Hey Kosmic, just noticed this on my daily snooping.
Afraid to say there is absolutely foc all in st.davids mate.........sorry :b
Better luck next time ;)
Post by: Fuzzy on 27 January 2014, 02:15:13 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 27 January 2014, 02:20:21 pm
Post by: Fuzzy on 27 January 2014, 04:03:59 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 27 January 2014, 05:52:58 pm
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 27 January 2014, 06:58:51 pm
Not able to do Feb or March Lofo runs as I'm buggering off to St Davids, Pembrokeshire and St Just, Cornwall with some mates in beginning of March. So need to score some house points before I go.
Hey Kosmic, just noticed this on my daily snooping.
Afraid to say there is absolutely foc all in st.davids mate.........sorry :b
Better luck next time ;)
:lol
There's lots to do have a look here: (Not that we'll be doing any of this)
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g552051-Activities-St_Davids_St_Davids_Peninsula_Pembrokeshire_Wales.html (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g552051-Activities-St_Davids_St_Davids_Peninsula_Pembrokeshire_Wales.html)
We'll be in a pub... any pub, then B&B, then ride to Cornwall. What more could I ask for?
Post by: red98 on 27 January 2014, 07:25:59 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 January 2014, 07:52:16 pm
Just so everyone aware this is happening on sun 9th jan.
Hmmmm?
Post by: mtread on 27 January 2014, 08:38:45 pm
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Afraid to say there is absolutely foc all in st.davids mate.........sorryApart from a bloody great cathedral of course.....
Was there last year. You should be fine for lentils and aromatherapy :lol
Post by: Dead Eye on 27 January 2014, 10:06:15 pm
Just so everyone aware this is happening on sun 9th jan.
Hmmmm?
Wrong thread, then the wrong date, next we know he'll turn up on the wrong bike with the wrong gear on :P
Post by: Exupnut on 27 January 2014, 10:39:31 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 28 January 2014, 10:27:39 pm
Post by: midden on 29 January 2014, 12:26:09 am
Post by: ChristoT on 29 January 2014, 12:29:02 am
Ah there must be other bookings available;)
Exup and a box of teabags doens't count!! :lol :lol
Post by: Lawrence on 29 January 2014, 06:35:12 am
Let it be known I am turning down my first sex in over a year to come. Be there!!No need to turn anyone down, just turn up at 9.31 instead of 9.30.
Post by: red98 on 29 January 2014, 06:48:37 am
Post by: ChristoT on 29 January 2014, 09:55:34 am
Let it be known I am turning down my first sex in over a year to come. Be there!!No need to turn anyone down, just turn up at 9.31 instead of 9.30.
But the rideout wil be over at 9:31 on Monday morning! Although I guess there are silver bikes on the rideout... :lol :lol
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 January 2014, 10:24:03 am
Post by: Dead Eye on 29 January 2014, 10:45:17 am
Let it be known I am turning down my first sex in over a year to come. Be there!!
Yup, you keep telling yourself that, you turned it down ;)
Post by: ChristoT on 29 January 2014, 10:52:30 am
Unlike what people said to the American artist:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--NbAj25mqc0/Ty9WgswK5ZI/AAAAAAAAI94/JPHqJD5IwnI/s1600/No%2Bto%2BChristo.jpg)
Post by: Red Ceri on 29 January 2014, 11:14:51 am
I can do a route from the Blackwall tunnel that apart from 9 miles on the A13 to Ferry Lane Rainham, is literally all lanes or minor roads all the way to Burnham or S-o-S. .
And Exup I'll do the route not like last July, but then given the choice of an all expenses paid 2 week (working) trip to Pattaya or a wet Sunday morning with a load of LoFos what would you have choosen.
Post by: Exupnut on 29 January 2014, 11:35:21 am
Post by: Red Ceri on 29 January 2014, 12:10:12 pm
I'll try and ride it Saturday to make sure there are no nasty surprises. Essex CC not to hot on repairing potholes
Post by: Exupnut on 29 January 2014, 12:47:49 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 29 January 2014, 01:25:04 pm
Cool... But do remember its Sun 9th
:lol :lol :lol
Post by: Exupnut on 29 January 2014, 01:30:21 pm
Post by: mtread on 29 January 2014, 02:52:22 pm
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Got a route in my mind of about 70/80 miles that includes a loop to the Burnham bends.Ceri - I'm local and can advise if you've got any doubts. PM me
Post by: Red Ceri on 29 January 2014, 03:42:26 pm
Post by: mtread on 29 January 2014, 03:57:06 pm
Post by: midden on 29 January 2014, 11:29:58 pm
we want a pleasant ride. On the 9th, that is not the 2nd the 9th
Post by: Grandma on 30 January 2014, 05:19:06 am
CLAWS AWAY please ladies :rolleyesAgree, did the Burnham Bends last year on way to Fish & Chip shop, went through Dartford Tunnel then mostly bends and rural roads once off M25. Blackwall Tunnel makes sense if meeting at Blackheath, happy to go with the flow :lol
we want a pleasant ride. On the 9th, that is not the 2nd the 9th
Post by: midden on 30 January 2014, 06:04:39 am
Post by: Red Ceri on 02 February 2014, 07:21:27 pm
Post by: Grandma on 03 February 2014, 06:29:06 am
Post by: ChristoT on 03 February 2014, 09:22:44 am
How about Ace Group and Blackheath Group travel [/size]separately[/color][/size] to Thurrock services and meet there in comfort with fuel hot drinks and "other" facilities before heading off for Burnham Bends, would just need a time to work to????[/color]
Could work... Anyone else for meeting there at 11? I'd certainly favor it (emissions zone, grr!)
Post by: Arfa on 03 February 2014, 09:28:00 am
Did a recce ride of the route I had planned, couple of closed roads but otherwise suprisingly clean roads and not too many potholes. Will tweak to suit. Did about 80miles from Ferry Lane Rainham to SoS, via Burnham. Took about 2 hours but I was not rushing too much, is that enough miles for everyone remembering personal milage getting to either the Ace or Blackheath and return journey?
Sounds good to me. Long range weather forecast is a bit touch and go. about 10C, London might get rain, Southend is forecast dry though.
I'm in Dagenham, don't mind meeting at Blackheath or Thurrock. Guess a lot depends on route back over the river from Blackheath:- Blackwall tunnel, Woolwich ferry or Dartford tunnel. Never done ferry before - could be a laugh!
TBH the ride from A13 through Blackwall tunnel to Tea hut is only 4.5 miles / 9 minutes according to Google. Not too big a detour for you Ace lot. :)
Post by: Red Ceri on 03 February 2014, 11:18:22 am
LoFo Route |
Post by: ChristoT on 03 February 2014, 06:45:46 pm
Group 1 leaves the Ace Cafe at 9:00am
Group 2 leaves Blackheat at 9:30am
(Both arriving nearish 10am)
Set off at 10:30ish / 11 on Red Ceri's route. :)
Where's the rendez-vous and ETA in Southend? As I'll be in the cage, I'll go straight there.
Post by: mtread on 03 February 2014, 08:25:59 pm
Post by: midden on 03 February 2014, 11:20:11 pm
How about Ace Group and Blackheath Group travel separately to Thurrock services and meet there in comfort with fuel hot drinks and "other" facilities before heading off for Burnham Bends, would just need a time to work to????
so basically main meeting point is Thurrock services :)
Post by: ChristoT on 03 February 2014, 11:58:25 pm
How about Ace Group and Blackheath Group travel separately to Thurrock services and meet there in comfort with fuel hot drinks and "other" facilities before heading off for Burnham Bends, would just need a time to work to????
so basically main meeting point is Thurrock services :)
Looks like it! :)
Post by: Red Ceri on 04 February 2014, 12:41:04 am
Post by: mtread on 04 February 2014, 08:16:58 am
Post by: Dead Eye on 06 February 2014, 11:48:27 am
Post by: ChristoT on 06 February 2014, 12:37:18 pm
Weather is beginning to look pretty atrocious for Sunday (more so in the South West where I am) so I may have to give this a miss :(
Good point. Bad weather plan, huddle at the Ace with tea?
Post by: Exupnut on 06 February 2014, 12:53:40 pm
Post by: Arfa on 06 February 2014, 05:47:26 pm
Southend: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2637433 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2637433)
London: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743)
Post by: mtread on 06 February 2014, 06:51:37 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 February 2014, 08:11:03 am
Post by: ChristoT on 08 February 2014, 09:27:03 am
its not looking good for sunday guys.is it still on?
If the rideout gets scrubbed, plan B is the Ace cafe with tea.
Post by: Fuzzy on 08 February 2014, 10:41:08 am
TBH, as I look at it pissing down through the window, tea @ Ace seems more appealing right now...
Post by: mtread on 08 February 2014, 11:08:40 am
Post by: ChristoT on 08 February 2014, 01:16:42 pm
Weather forecast here in Essex says fine all day tomorrow with no rain at all. What time are we meeting at Thurrock services?
Group 1 leaves the Ace Cafe at 9:00am
Group 2 leaves Blackheat at 9:30am
(Both arriving nearish 10am)
Set off at 10:30ish / 11 on Red Ceri's route. (http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif)
Where's the rendez-vous and ETA in Southend? As I'll be in the cage, I'll go straight there.
BAD WEATHER PLAN: Ace Cafe and cuppas.
Post by: Red Ceri on 08 February 2014, 02:17:47 pm
Post by: mtread on 08 February 2014, 02:41:56 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 08 February 2014, 03:36:59 pm
if we leave Thurrock services at 11 with a stop approx half way for fags or tea (at Burnham?) should be in SoS at 2ish.
Sounds good, as I need to pick up a swingarm for the Christofighter. :-)
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 February 2014, 06:09:08 pm
Post by: dazza on 08 February 2014, 06:31:36 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 08 February 2014, 06:35:42 pm
if we leave Thurrock services at 11 with a stop approx half way for fags or tea (at Burnham?) should be in SoS at 2ish.
Sounds good, as I need to pick up a swingarm for the Christofighter. :-)
Christofighter 8) ...i love it!, we can be like the Blues brothers....obviously ill be the fat one!
Christo on a serious note....is the plan to go with the mega plans for an uber fighter or do you just want a basic fazer on the road???
What im thinking is if you just want a running fazer & you get a project or all the components then maybe jus maybe amongst all us foccers there could be all the bits you need just lying around in sheds and garages that you could be donated.
For example i might be prepared to donate you a standard end can & 2 front calipers (calipers that used to be yours).......but if this makes sense, not bein funny but i wouldnt donate stuff if you then went out & bought like a fancy r1 swing arm or whatever for silly money.
Anyway just a thought, all the parts are probably out there just sitting around gathering dust.shame really coz you already had most of them but hey you didnt know America would go tits up did ypu.
Post by: midden on 08 February 2014, 06:37:34 pm
is anyone going to blackheath? if not i'll go straight to lakeside.if its dry that is.Just done my commute into london. Nice amount of wind to spice the ride up:).
Planning to kip at work after shift to guarantee I'll wake up for the meet. If the ride is still on I plan to meet blackheath, if ride not on I'll see y'all ace side :)
Post by: Exupnut on 08 February 2014, 06:50:58 pm
Post by: midden on 08 February 2014, 07:09:29 pm
I'll be @ blakheef @ 9ish wevver permitinSee ya there then. Can't see us having snow overnight :D
Post by: Exupnut on 08 February 2014, 07:10:33 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 February 2014, 07:11:05 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 08 February 2014, 07:12:06 pm
if we leave Thurrock services at 11 with a stop approx half way for fags or tea (at Burnham?) should be in SoS at 2ish.
Sounds good, as I need to pick up a swingarm for the Christofighter. :-)
Christofighter 8) ...i love it!, we can be like the Blues brothers....obviously ill be the fat one!
Christo on a serious note....is the plan to go with the mega plans for an uber fighter or do you just want a basic fazer on the road???
What im thinking is if you just want a running fazer & you get a project or all the components then maybe jus maybe amongst all us foccers there could be all the bits you need just lying around in sheds and garages that you could be donated.
For example i might be prepared to donate you a standard end can & 2 front calipers (calipers that used to be yours).......but if this makes sense, not bein funny but i wouldnt donate stuff if you then went out & bought like a fancy r1 swing arm or whatever for silly money.
Anyway just a thought, all the parts are probably out there just sitting around gathering dust.shame really coz you already had most of them but hey you didnt know America would go tits up did ypu.
Long story for another thread, Noggy, but in short: I've been banned from insuring another bike by my parents until after uni - 2 years from now! Anyway, insurance is silly money since I claimed, and since I'm on 33hp till June. About £800 p/a for a :faz !
So I plan to do up a great Fazer, to my ideal spec and keep a sneaky eye on the insurance quotes... ;)
Post by: midden on 08 February 2014, 07:14:55 pm
Cool. If we did av snow you'd look like u were ridin foc all lolI was already under the impression my arse covered the bike anyway.........drum on a pea n all that :rollin
Post by: Arfa on 08 February 2014, 09:12:16 pm
However my daughter has been I'll, puking everywhere, hopefully on mend, but if she's really bad tomorrow, will have to stay home and help wife.
Post by: Grandma on 09 February 2014, 01:59:53 am
Post by: midden on 09 February 2014, 02:09:11 am
Will be @ Thurrock 10.30 :rolleyes whatever the weatherAre u going blackheath first or straight to thurrock?
Post by: red98 on 09 February 2014, 07:54:51 am
Post by: Exupnut on 09 February 2014, 07:58:20 am
Post by: kitcrazy on 09 February 2014, 08:01:59 am
Post by: Grandma on 09 February 2014, 08:44:14 am
Straight to Thurrock as nearer to me from Sevenoaks, weather looking better than yesterday :DWill be @ Thurrock 10.30 :rolleyes whatever the weatherAre u going blackheath first or straight to thurrock?
Post by: red98 on 09 February 2014, 09:05:32 am
Post by: midden on 09 February 2014, 09:22:06 am
Post by: mtread on 09 February 2014, 09:45:11 am
Post by: Arfa on 09 February 2014, 10:14:13 am
Post by: dazza on 09 February 2014, 11:14:11 am
Post by: mtread on 09 February 2014, 05:21:45 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 09 February 2014, 06:06:07 pm
What a fantastic day. Red ceri planned a great route with some fantastic twisties and no rain. Perfect.
Top marks to deadeye for drivin down from Bristol FFS. Awesome. And hats off to christo for bein a good sport about the pisstaking. That was the best lofo I've been on. Missed kosmic kartman and nick crisp but they would only have been out ridden lol so no drama there.
Red98 even managed to meet captain Birdseye at the ace and bring him along but we didn't get any fish fingers hehe and he got some expert tuition on how to ride his bike and the proper colour for his next pair of bike boots.....
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/y7uqy2y2.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/uvu7utar.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/na2e8y6u.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/a3eta5es.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/avatu6ug.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/gyjaqyge.jpg)
AWESOME :-))
Post by: midden on 09 February 2014, 06:13:35 pm
Then cheers to the fab 4 who allowed me to catch up. You know who you are ;)
Post by: Red Ceri on 09 February 2014, 06:41:20 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 09 February 2014, 06:50:56 pm
look forward to the next one :thumbup
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 09 February 2014, 06:58:06 pm
:lol
I really missed this one. Wish I was there but shit needs to be done at home so sometimes you can't go out to play. As a heads up... I don't think I'll be able to make many LoFo rides this year. But I will be there in spirit and as Christo's and Exups Guardian Angel.
Play safe and ride safe.
Post by: bri h on 09 February 2014, 07:07:20 pm
Post by: dazza on 09 February 2014, 07:22:21 pm
Post by: red98 on 09 February 2014, 07:24:12 pm
Post by: red98 on 09 February 2014, 07:30:43 pm
Thoroughly enjoyed that Foccer's, especially when Red Ceri upped the pace, loved watching Captain Birdseye on his back wheel but most of all showing Exup that yellow is definitely FASTER than blue. :b Looking forward to the next one and don't worry Red, your secrets safe with me. :lol
No secret DAZZA......me , an old rusty rider ,overshot a corner :o...still learning ;)
Note to self......check tyre pressures more often
Post by: noggythenog on 09 February 2014, 07:32:24 pm
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/gyjaqyge.jpg[/url])
AWESOME :-))
Good pic of the 10 of yous. 8)
Post by: red98 on 09 February 2014, 07:42:27 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 09 February 2014, 08:07:19 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 09 February 2014, 08:13:08 pm
Anyone???
Post by: noggythenog on 09 February 2014, 08:17:05 pm
Sorry mate!!!!............
I didn't see you in all that Camo ...........Waaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!! :b :b :b
Walked into that one.......like a single amputee Spetzna!!!! :2guns
Red spoiled it a bit though :\
Post by: ChristoT on 09 February 2014, 09:01:30 pm
Nice seeing the old gang, and putting names to faces.
Ride safe! :D
Post by: Dead Eye on 09 February 2014, 09:24:06 pm
Thanks to Red Ceri for the route and as always, good to see you all again.
I ended up totalling 445 miles for the day and I will probably ache a fair bit tomorrow. Great run, but if fuel doesn't get cheaper these rideouts are going to start costing :P
Post by: Exupnut on 10 February 2014, 05:36:09 am
Post by: Grandma on 10 February 2014, 06:17:32 am
Last but not least, I'm finally home. Got back at about 8.40 after taking some slower roads as the wind chill above 40mph got pretty damn cold! Currently thawing myself out but it was definitely worth it and I'm glad I pushed through the rain and wind on the way upAmazing guy, great to meet you, that's the sort of mileage I clock up in a day travelling up to Scotland! The temperature certainly dropped about 5ish, though grateful for the extra daylight. Dogs were fine, no puddles, by the time I'd walked and fed them, then me, time for my bed!
Thanks to Red Ceri for the route and as always, good to see you all again.
I ended up totalling 445 miles for the day and I will probably ache a fair bit tomorrow. Great run, but if fuel doesn't get cheaper these rideouts are going to start costing :P
[/size][/color]Enjoyed a fabulous day with you all, top bunch of guys, helps lifts the Winter blues, soon be Spring, yipee![/font] :)
Post by: Grandma on 10 February 2014, 06:55:14 am
Had a great day enjoyed it all, heres to the next oneAll thanks to you, fabulous route, fun ride and incredible company, what's more the sun came out and DRY roads, a real novelty, wet and cold south of the Dartford crossing as I discovered on my way home, still on cloud nine.
[/size][/color]Back down to Earth today, catching up on domestics!! lol[/font] :\
Post by: Punkstig on 10 February 2014, 10:36:46 am
Post by: Farjo on 10 February 2014, 02:03:54 pm
Post by: Arfa on 10 February 2014, 02:43:38 pm
Post by: midden on 10 February 2014, 03:20:52 pm
Seriously gutted about missing this one, was really looking forward to it. Fecking typical the family go and get ill... Next time, I'll definitely be there!If you had bought Christo's towbar you could've brought them along :)
Oh well lesson learned
Post by: bigbluebear on 10 February 2014, 03:31:32 pm
All present and ready to set off for Southend
So who's who on here ????
Post by: Exupnut on 10 February 2014, 05:17:05 pm
Exup getting more riding advice from grandma!
I shat in your tool barrel today :-)
Post by: Punkstig on 10 February 2014, 05:17:56 pm
Thus proving my bike goes like stink!Exup getting more riding advice from grandma!
I shat in your tool barrel today :-)
Post by: Exupnut on 10 February 2014, 05:19:01 pm
Post by: red98 on 15 February 2014, 08:25:59 am
exupnut
bri h
deadeye
captain birdseye (not a foccer)
red ceri..............i think
dazza
midden
red 98
?.....sorry,cant remember,please remind me
mtread
think thats right....correct me if iam wrong,as iam sure you will :lol [size=78%] [/size][/size][size=78%] [/size]
Post by: Red Ceri on 15 February 2014, 09:20:02 am
I'm actually the fast fat git second from the right.
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 February 2014, 10:16:46 am
grandma
Exupnut
bri h
Dead Eye
captain birdseye (not a foccer)
kitcrazy
dazza
midden
red 98
Red Ceri
mtread
Post by: midden on 15 February 2014, 10:22:19 am
Glad I made such a good impression Green98...........ops sorry Red :lolIn fairness to Red it's not easy putting names to faces after having followed an arse all day :D
I'm actually the fast fat git second from the right.
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 February 2014, 10:25:24 am
Post by: Grandma on 15 February 2014, 11:11:37 am
And I see Christo arrived in an aeroplane...lol :rolleyes
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 February 2014, 11:25:50 am
Post by: red98 on 15 February 2014, 12:13:59 pm