Post by: Exupnut on 11 February 2014, 11:53:28 pm
Post by: dazza on 12 February 2014, 12:38:34 am
Post by: red98 on 12 February 2014, 06:44:46 am
Post by: Punkstig on 12 February 2014, 08:19:24 am
Post by: Arfa on 12 February 2014, 10:08:37 am
Post by: midden on 12 February 2014, 10:11:55 am
the plan is for a group of lofo's to meet and drive up to market Harborough
Drive!!!!!! What did you and Christo get up to in Sarfend ;)
Post by: midden on 12 February 2014, 10:14:25 am
I'll come along on the new Quadski!I would love one of those :)
Post by: Exupnut on 12 February 2014, 01:37:58 pm
the plan is for a group of lofo's to meet and drive up to market Harborough
Drive!!!!!! What did you and Christo get up to in Sarfend ;)
Ok...ok.... We will RIDE .. up to market harborough.... (ffs) lol
Post by: midden on 12 February 2014, 01:43:48 pm
the plan is for a group of lofo's to meet and drive up to market Harborough
Drive!!!!!! What did you and Christo get up to in Sarfend ;)
Ok...ok.... We will RIDE .. up to market harborough.... (ffs) lol
All in the detail son all in the detail ;)
Count me in especially if pork pie's are on the menu :P
Post by: kitcrazy on 12 February 2014, 06:48:25 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 12 February 2014, 10:36:26 pm
So how is it sounding as an event.
Post by: midden on 12 February 2014, 10:57:31 pm
pork pies :b count me in :)Hey we could join forces.
"and together we are those 'Fat bastards'" ;)
Post by: Exupnut on 12 February 2014, 11:52:07 pm
Post by: midden on 13 February 2014, 12:58:50 am
Sounds good chris... 100 mile RIDE is fine...dont wanna upset Midden... Lol.... Post up the route....That you don't, there's been enough water falling lately without me adding to it by :'(
Post by: Lez72 on 13 February 2014, 08:43:01 am
Post by: Arfa on 13 February 2014, 09:02:28 am
Post by: Grandma on 15 February 2014, 11:17:29 am
So, 100 miles to Market Harborough, 100 miles zooming about, 100 miles back home. Gonna be a long day! Definitely dependent on weather, don't fancy doing that distance if it's pissing down.Damn, already committed to another ride that day, must say not keen on the first and last bit, but the middle bit sounds perfect, sounds like beam me up Scottie! :'(
Post by: midden on 15 February 2014, 11:25:50 am
Fun times to be had :)So, 100 miles to Market Harborough, 100 miles zooming about, 100 miles back home. Gonna be a long day! Definitely dependent on weather, don't fancy doing that distance if it's pissing down.Damn, already committed to another ride that day, must say not keen on the first and last bit, but the middle bit sounds perfect, sounds like beam me up Scottie! :'(
Won't hear Deadeye moaning about a bit of distance and a little rain.
But then he has taken over Roy of the Rovers place in my heart ;)
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 February 2014, 11:26:45 am
Post by: midden on 15 February 2014, 11:40:03 am
I'm not certain about this one... I'll see how I feel closer to the dateBring out the shredded wheat, it was a big gap Roy left ;)
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 February 2014, 06:58:53 pm
Post by: midden on 15 February 2014, 07:34:00 pm
If that's a reference to something it has gone completely over my head... or its way beyond my years... or both.Probably an age thing ;)
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 February 2014, 08:42:22 pm
Post by: midden on 15 February 2014, 09:23:55 pm
I'm so confused :'(Clearly so am I lol I always thought Roy of the rovers was Bristol Rovers but seems he played for Melchester rovers. Kind of ruined that one :rolleyes :o
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 February 2014, 11:21:00 pm
Dead Eye does not do physical sports. Far. Too. Much. Effort.
Post by: bri h on 15 February 2014, 11:41:16 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 16 February 2014, 10:48:43 pm
Hope fully this works and shows the route I had in mind.
Post by: Grandma on 18 February 2014, 05:47:51 am
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Rugby+Rd&daddr=52.511844,-0.94079+to:52.625147,-0.9201348+to:52.7628301,-0.8914823+to:Bourne+Rd%2FB676+to:West+Rd%2FA151+to:Unknown+road+to:Stockerston+Rd%2FB664+to:Exit+20&hl=en&sll=52.454754,-1.136398&sspn=0.129505,0.220757&geocode=FY9YIAMd47Xt_w%3BFWREIQMdCqXx_ym3PIWdZnB3SDEAcyx9meABgQ%3BFfv-IgMduvXx_ymB8IpMcHx3SDEIUWhuZPwwTw%3BFc4YJQMdpmXy_ylrKzLgn9Z5SDGXqx29Xvib-A%3BFZm2JQMdnaD2_w%3BFXUjJQMdo975_w%3BFW0oIwMdWyX2_w%3BFcFtIgMd1N70_w%3BFfJJIAMd99Ht_w&t=h&gl=uk&mra=mi&mrsp=8&sz=12&via=1,2,3&z=12 (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Rugby+Rd&daddr=52.511844,-0.94079+to:52.625147,-0.9201348+to:52.7628301,-0.8914823+to:Bourne+Rd%2FB676+to:West+Rd%2FA151+to:Unknown+road+to:Stockerston+Rd%2FB664+to:Exit+20&hl=en&sll=52.454754,-1.136398&sspn=0.129505,0.220757&geocode=FY9YIAMd47Xt_w%3BFWREIQMdCqXx_ym3PIWdZnB3SDEAcyx9meABgQ%3BFfv-IgMduvXx_ymB8IpMcHx3SDEIUWhuZPwwTw%3BFc4YJQMdpmXy_ylrKzLgn9Z5SDGXqx29Xvib-A%3BFZm2JQMdnaD2_w%3BFXUjJQMdo975_w%3BFW0oIwMdWyX2_w%3BFcFtIgMd1N70_w%3BFfJJIAMd99Ht_w&t=h&gl=uk&mra=mi&mrsp=8&sz=12&via=1,2,3&z=12)Works fine, looks lovely, may be tempted to switch rides, as I have friends up that way and also went to Bruntingthorpe way back for a RIDE mag article. Just the mind numbing tyre squaring off bit there and back to overcome :rolleyes
Hope fully this works and shows the route I had in mind.
Post by: midden on 18 February 2014, 08:10:30 am
Post by: simonm on 18 February 2014, 09:23:16 am
Post by: chris.biker on 18 February 2014, 04:43:43 pm
Post by: RobG UK on 21 February 2014, 08:16:33 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 23 February 2014, 12:04:47 pm
Hand signals |
Post by: midden on 23 February 2014, 12:34:52 pm
Post by: Red Ceri on 23 February 2014, 01:29:04 pm
Want to plan a route from Essex that does not spend all time on M25 and M1 travelling up and squaring off my tyres.
Post by: chris.biker on 23 February 2014, 05:20:16 pm
Post by: Punkstig on 23 February 2014, 08:07:25 pm
Be good to do though as I should have the Nitron rear shock and front forks rebuilt with new bushes and Ktech springs on Saturday!
Post by: dazza on 23 February 2014, 08:17:33 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 February 2014, 08:41:21 pm
Post by: Lez72 on 24 February 2014, 07:16:02 am
Post by: kitcrazy on 24 February 2014, 08:57:59 am
Post by: chris.biker on 24 February 2014, 10:41:57 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 25 February 2014, 12:13:14 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 25 February 2014, 10:41:42 pm
Post by: red98 on 26 February 2014, 06:43:57 am
Post by: midden on 26 February 2014, 09:11:02 am
just looked at the bbc forecast...sunday looks good...for now :rolleyesFingers crossed (given distance and chill factor legs crossed too) one shot Sunday for me :(
Post by: slimwilly on 26 February 2014, 06:34:48 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 26 February 2014, 07:42:33 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 26 February 2014, 09:58:33 pm
I might be up for this one I may have a few things on so may not make it, are you having breaky at the mcdonalds at the top of mkt harb as if I can go that is where I will be
I was thinking of breaky Melton mowbray there is a cafe with a park. But you could join us at Mcdonalds car park.
Post by: fazersharp on 26 February 2014, 11:14:44 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 February 2014, 12:06:20 pm
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Rugby+Rd&daddr=52.511844,-0.94079+to:52.625147,-0.9201348+to:52.7628301,-0.8914823+to:Bourne+Rd%2FB676+to:West+Rd%2FA151+to:Unknown+road+to:Stockerston+Rd%2FB664+to:Exit+20&hl=en&sll=52.454754,-1.136398&sspn=0.129505,0.220757&geocode=FY9YIAMd47Xt_w%3BFWREIQMdCqXx_ym3PIWdZnB3SDEAcyx9meABgQ%3BFfv-IgMduvXx_ymB8IpMcHx3SDEIUWhuZPwwTw%3BFc4YJQMdpmXy_ylrKzLgn9Z5SDGXqx29Xvib-A%3BFZm2JQMdnaD2_w%3BFXUjJQMdo975_w%3BFW0oIwMdWyX2_w%3BFcFtIgMd1N70_w%3BFfJJIAMd99Ht_w&t=h&gl=uk&mra=mi&mrsp=8&sz=12&via=1,2,3&z=12 (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Rugby+Rd&daddr=52.511844,-0.94079+to:52.625147,-0.9201348+to:52.7628301,-0.8914823+to:Bourne+Rd%2FB676+to:West+Rd%2FA151+to:Unknown+road+to:Stockerston+Rd%2FB664+to:Exit+20&hl=en&sll=52.454754,-1.136398&sspn=0.129505,0.220757&geocode=FY9YIAMd47Xt_w%3BFWREIQMdCqXx_ym3PIWdZnB3SDEAcyx9meABgQ%3BFfv-IgMduvXx_ymB8IpMcHx3SDEIUWhuZPwwTw%3BFc4YJQMdpmXy_ylrKzLgn9Z5SDGXqx29Xvib-A%3BFZm2JQMdnaD2_w%3BFXUjJQMdo975_w%3BFW0oIwMdWyX2_w%3BFcFtIgMd1N70_w%3BFfJJIAMd99Ht_w&t=h&gl=uk&mra=mi&mrsp=8&sz=12&via=1,2,3&z=12)
Hope fully this works and shows the route I had in mind.
Looks very similar to the "Rutland TT" in Bikers' Britain tour book. Apparently there's a good diner just off the route at Great Casterton - "finest burgers and milkshakes in Britain". Mmmmm :)
Post by: fazersharp on 28 February 2014, 12:38:31 pm
Post by: midden on 28 February 2014, 12:56:05 pm
With all the stops you lot plan for mc donalds- pork pie- cafe-milkshakes, its gonna take a focin week to get roundBe a shame to miss the stilton factory ;)
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 February 2014, 01:30:59 pm
With all the stops you lot plan for mc donalds- pork pie- cafe-milkshakes, its gonna take a focin week to get round
And that's simply because of the amount of additional weight the poor bikes are going to have to carry :lol :evil
Post by: midden on 28 February 2014, 02:04:13 pm
Post by: dazza on 28 February 2014, 03:55:56 pm
The day could be historical. For on this day the middle earth people rode with the lofo's to create the FAT FOCCERS:lol
Post by: Red Ceri on 28 February 2014, 04:34:42 pm
some questions about Sunday what time do we plan to meet at jct 20 of the M1 and is there going to be a mass LoFo ride up and where are we meeting?????
I'd rather have some non-motorway time rather than all M25/M1.
Post by: midden on 28 February 2014, 05:13:24 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 28 February 2014, 05:24:57 pm
Post by: dazza on 28 February 2014, 05:27:03 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 28 February 2014, 05:30:10 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 28 February 2014, 05:35:01 pm
Post by: slimwilly on 28 February 2014, 05:39:17 pm
and where abouts there are you grouping up for a cuddle to thaw out?
oh and if we comemy mate will be on a 750 gixxer :lol ,,fool
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 February 2014, 06:02:35 pm
Right can we stop talking about food you're making me hungry,
some questions about Sunday what time do we plan to meet at jct 20 of the M1 and is there going to be a mass LoFo ride up and where are we meeting?????
I'd rather have some non-motorway time rather than all M25/M1.
Stop talking about food? Never! :lol Just picture those lovely burgers, dripping in fat and ketchup, onions falling out down your jacket :b
As well as meeting times, where is there for us all to park up at J20 M1? A layby, service station, what?
Post by: chris.biker on 28 February 2014, 07:10:34 pm
Right can we stop talking about food you're making me hungry,
some questions about Sunday what time do we plan to meet at jct 20 of the M1 and is there going to be a mass LoFo ride up and where are we meeting?????
I'd rather have some non-motorway time rather than all M25/M1.
Stop talking about food? Never! :lol Just picture those lovely burgers, dripping in fat and ketchup, onions falling out down your jacket :b
As well as meeting times, where is there for us all to park up at J20 M1? A layby, service station, what?
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Travelodge+Hotel+-+Lutterworth&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=travelodge+lutterworth&cid=18152491120219213726&ei=qt8QU9P8N8yBhAfrtYHABg&ved=0CLwBEPwSMAo
I was planning on everyone gathering in the entrance to the travel lodge on Rugby Road Lutterworth. You come off the M1 at Junction 20 and head east towards Lutterworth and then turn right again towards Lutterworth and as soon as you join that road from the roundabout you take the Right turn.
Post by: Red Ceri on 28 February 2014, 09:48:47 pm
Any other LoFos like to make any suggestions?
Post by: midden on 28 February 2014, 10:11:37 pm
Chris, I think you meant to say turn WEST off M1, what time shall we meet 11am/12? if we LoFos meet at 9 (wherever we meet) that gives us 2 hours to get to you and just enough non-motorway playtime.
Any other LoFos like to make any suggestions?
Didn't thin you had enough hairs to risk splitting there Ceri ;)
LE17 4HN
Post by: noggythenog on 28 February 2014, 10:21:26 pm
Just picture those lovely burgers, dripping in fat and ketchup, onions falling out down your jacket :b
so wish i was a lofo right now!!! :b
Post by: chris.biker on 28 February 2014, 10:34:25 pm
Chris, I think you meant to say turn WEST off M1, what time shall we meet 11am/12? if we LoFos meet at 9 (wherever we meet) that gives us 2 hours to get to you and just enough non-motorway playtime.
Any other LoFos like to make any suggestions?
Yes turn west, don't worry about that little mistake ( I m only leading the way :eek )
Time how about splitting the difference and make it 11.30.
Post by: midden on 28 February 2014, 11:09:54 pm
Chris, I think you meant to say turn WEST off M1, what time shall we meet 11am/12? if we LoFos meet at 9 (wherever we meet) that gives us 2 hours to get to you and just enough non-motorway playtime.
Any other LoFos like to make any suggestions?
Yes turn west, don't worry about that little mistake ( I m only leading the way :eek )
Time how about splitting the difference and make it 11.30.
Hey in that case maybe Noggs will get his wish as we pass by his town ;)
Post by: chris.biker on 01 March 2014, 09:12:07 am
Meeting here at 11.30am tomorrow.
Post by: Exupnut on 01 March 2014, 09:28:30 am
Post by: Exupnut on 01 March 2014, 09:45:41 am
So far.... Looks reasonable to me... Hopefully it will change for the better :-)
Post by: kitcrazy on 01 March 2014, 10:00:17 am
Post by: fazersharp on 01 March 2014, 10:35:32 am
Its a long wet ride for those lofo boys there and back.
Its put the thought into everyones head and it will happen but not this sunday.
Im out I think unless there is a drastic weather change :thumbdown
Post by: slimwilly on 01 March 2014, 10:47:40 am
Post by: slimwilly on 01 March 2014, 10:51:51 am
Here is the post code of the Travel lodge meeting point LE17 4BP.And where is this travel lodge? nearest town?
Meeting here at 11.30am tomorrow.
Post by: Exupnut on 01 March 2014, 12:24:41 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 01 March 2014, 12:33:52 pm
Here is the post code of the Travel lodge meeting point LE17 4BP.And where is this travel lodge? nearest town?
Meeting here at 11.30am tomorrow.
Lutterworth.
Post by: red98 on 01 March 2014, 12:35:52 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 01 March 2014, 02:14:47 pm
Post by: red98 on 01 March 2014, 02:30:40 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 01 March 2014, 02:38:00 pm
Post by: Lez72 on 01 March 2014, 05:07:11 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 March 2014, 05:08:16 pm
Post by: slimwilly on 01 March 2014, 05:37:15 pm
Post by: Red Ceri on 01 March 2014, 06:37:30 pm
I'll probably do the Burnham bends in the morning before the weather closes in.
Lets see what next week brings
Post by: chris.biker on 01 March 2014, 06:54:17 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 March 2014, 07:16:08 pm
Just spoken to Exup and with heavy rain due on the route of the ride before it would be completed. It is looking like the best idea is to post pone till next weekend.
I think that's best unfortunately. Also, it's already freezing outside here, and we've had rain, so likely to be very icy in the morning. Don't think the bike will see daylight at all tomorrow. Fingers crossed for next weekend.
Post by: fazersharp on 01 March 2014, 07:19:01 pm
Good call
Post by: Exupnut on 01 March 2014, 07:24:38 pm
Post by: midden on 01 March 2014, 10:17:51 pm
I'd be up for Brekkie in the name of fat foccers:)
Post by: Lez72 on 01 March 2014, 11:51:07 pm
I'm don't mind riding in the wet but it's certainly not my favourite pastime and it certainly takes the edge off a good ride out on twisty, scenic roads. Plus with the amount of salt they are still throwing down on the roads over our way it would turn the little boxeye into a right proper mess and she doesn't do salt.
Bloody British Weather :(
Post by: midden on 01 March 2014, 11:58:45 pm
Post by: Lez72 on 02 March 2014, 12:14:02 am
I'm working next week to Lez. Perhaps if next weeks ride is a success it can be repeated in the summer and on the shift workers schedule ;)
I hope so.
Post by: dazza on 02 March 2014, 02:09:32 am
Post by: Exupnut on 02 March 2014, 02:41:05 am
Post by: ChristoT on 02 March 2014, 02:42:29 am
Yup... And noggy can show us how to spit roast a sheep lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Post by: dazza on 02 March 2014, 02:48:31 am
Yup... And noggy can show us how to spit roast a sheep lol
:lol Brilliant.
Post by: ChristoT on 02 March 2014, 02:51:57 am
Post by: Grandma on 02 March 2014, 05:46:54 am
Just spoken to Exup and with heavy rain due on the route of the ride before it would be completed. It is looking like the best idea is to post pone till next weekend.:( Shame as it was so lovely yesterday, may be able to do next weekend, will check date, out today down to Rye, recommend Rye Harbour cafe as opposed to the "normal" one, good parking and food divine, freshly cooked and very reasonable. Then off to Bexhill to see an elderly relative (well, older than me! lol) so hoping not too wet, as will drip all over the carpet. :thumbup
Post by: midden on 02 March 2014, 08:09:06 am
Clearly, Exup wants to be shown how to shag sheep... Is he secretly Welsh? :P :lolCan always trust the French to lower the tone :rolleyes
Post by: red98 on 02 March 2014, 09:07:29 am
Post by: Red Ceri on 02 March 2014, 07:00:19 pm
or is it just Essex that missed out
Post by: red98 on 02 March 2014, 07:03:19 pm
Post by: dazza on 02 March 2014, 07:23:28 pm
Post by: Lez72 on 02 March 2014, 07:28:56 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 02 March 2014, 07:44:43 pm
Post by: Grandma on 02 March 2014, 10:15:16 pm
Nothing in Kent today either, little spit on the way back from Leysdown but nothing like what was forecast. Think it's gonna hit us later than predicted.Absolutely right, chucking it down big time at 9pm. Managed a dry run to Rye Harbour Cafe, but tide came in very fast and had to move bikes so they didn't get swamped. Marks on cafe door show how high it came at Christmas, so wasn't going to chance it.
Post by: chris.biker on 02 March 2014, 10:29:56 pm
I watched Country file this evening and there weather forecast shows warm air coming in from the south by the end of the week so hopefully a better weekend to come.
Post by: red98 on 03 March 2014, 06:49:34 am
Post by: midden on 03 March 2014, 02:44:21 pm
Post by: RobG UK on 03 March 2014, 07:00:39 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 March 2014, 07:46:23 pm
Post by: Grandma on 04 March 2014, 09:04:51 pm
must be the only happy lofo on here,could`nt do today....can do next week though :D :D :D :D :D :DNot sure that I can, as now promised to have both grandsons Sat night then take them sand racing at Margate the following day, but yungest has gone down with a bug today, so will wait & see, forecast is brilliant for weekend, though gritters were out tonight! :eek
Post by: fazersharp on 05 March 2014, 11:35:48 am
Post by: red98 on 05 March 2014, 08:06:35 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 05 March 2014, 08:07:18 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 05 March 2014, 08:14:59 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 March 2014, 08:42:01 pm
The weather for this Sunday, well it sounds like waiting a week was a good move. There should be a high pressure weather zone over the country, making it dry with temperatures in the teens.
If that turns out to be correct, I'm definitely in! :)
Post by: Exupnut on 05 March 2014, 08:49:06 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 05 March 2014, 09:15:25 pm
Post by: Arfa on 06 March 2014, 12:18:58 pm
In other news, have booked Monday off work to have a fettle and finally fit new fairing/crash bars to bike and get wife ZZR back up and running (new plugs, ht leads, fuel lines/filter). Anyone at a loose end, fancy lending a hand and or just want to drink lots of tea?
Post by: Red Ceri on 07 March 2014, 12:54:39 am
Post by: midden on 07 March 2014, 12:57:46 am
Post by: Red Ceri on 07 March 2014, 09:16:50 am
Plus wearing red in a sea of white might not be the best thing to do
Post by: Grandma on 07 March 2014, 09:23:33 am
Marina has an FZS? Why did she pick the slowest colour?!? :lol :lolFighting talk!! :D
Post by: fazersharp on 07 March 2014, 09:24:20 am
Post by: fazersharp on 07 March 2014, 06:03:30 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 07 March 2014, 06:31:32 pm
Post by: slimwilly on 07 March 2014, 07:13:53 pm
Now I'm proper pissed off :-(
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Post by: Lez72 on 07 March 2014, 07:16:56 pm
Now I'm proper pissed off :-(
Me too bud :'( Tried to get another sunday off like last week but then the ride was called off due to our wonderful English weather. My boss wanted the day off this sunday too though so guess who won :(
Post by: midden on 07 March 2014, 07:23:43 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 07 March 2014, 09:06:00 pm
Post by: apage16 on 07 March 2014, 11:23:01 pm
Is the route still the same?
11:30 @ LE17 4BP??
I'm soon moving to Germany, so I'm pretty pleased I might get to come along once before I'm 'stranded' in europe!
Post by: midden on 08 March 2014, 12:59:55 am
Post by: slimwilly on 08 March 2014, 07:49:03 am
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 March 2014, 08:52:53 am
Whereabouts in Germany are you headed apage? Doing what?
Post by: Exupnut on 08 March 2014, 08:58:33 am
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Post by: ridgemere on 08 March 2014, 10:00:35 am
I'll be on my VFR (hope that's not a lynching offence still) as a cager took away my Gen 1.
Look forward to meeting you all tomorrow. :lol
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 March 2014, 10:46:40 am
I'll be aiming to meet the Lofo's at their stop in Lutterworth (J20 M1 right?) for around 11.00 - the same time they are aiming to arrive
I don't think anyone else from the South West is heading up, but if you are, I'm happy to join a convoy ^^ Not entirely sure which route I'm going to take yet :\
Post by: chris.biker on 08 March 2014, 11:30:19 am
There's a strong chance I could make it to this one, to make my Foccer Rideout debut!
Is the route still the same?
11:30 @ LE17 4BP??
I'm soon moving to Germany, so I'm pretty pleased I might get to come along once before I'm 'stranded' in europe!
Yes it is the same, please take note that we are meeting at the entrance to the travel lodge just off the roundabout at the junction of the A4303 and the A426 (rugby Rd.)
Not at the point google puts its pointer on the map of that post code.
Post by: chris.biker on 08 March 2014, 11:33:57 am
An invasion of Foccers to my territory is something not to be missed (despite the rugby) so count me in. I know the route well and it's a good one with some nervy bends to catch out the unsuspecting and a wicked hairpin outside Uppingham .
I'll be on my VFR (hope that's not a lynching offence still) as a cager took away my Gen 1.
Look forward to meeting you all tomorrow. :lol
Hi I ve never known the Foccers get to fussy over what your riding. If you know the route better than me it could be worth you leading parts of it and I ll play tail end Charlie. I look forward to meeting you.
You will spot me as I m on a Hornet. :\
Post by: ChristoT on 08 March 2014, 01:45:55 pm
An invasion of Foccers to my territory is something not to be missed (despite the rugby) so count me in. I know the route well and it's a good one with some nervy bends to catch out the unsuspecting and a wicked hairpin outside Uppingham .
I'll be on my VFR (hope that's not a lynching offence still) as a cager took away my Gen 1.
Look forward to meeting you all tomorrow. :lol
Hi I ve never known the Foccers get to fussy over what your riding. If you know the route better than me it could be worth you leading parts of it and I ll play tail end Charlie. I look forward to meeting you.
You will spot me as I m on a Hornet. :\
And it ain't by choice he's the tail end charlie!! :rollin :rollin :rollin
Post by: dazza on 08 March 2014, 01:49:16 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 02:17:45 pm
Post by: dazza on 08 March 2014, 03:27:52 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 08 March 2014, 04:03:41 pm
See you here
Post by: chris.biker on 08 March 2014, 04:36:55 pm
Im in and as before can meet you all at the Mc donalds roundabout at Mkt Harb at say 11.30 I do know the road to Melton ( I call it riding the snake ) but dont know the bit after Melton
See you here
Well thats fine I had planned to call in there so people can fill up, you will have a bit of await as the 11.30 meet is Travelodge Lutterworth.
Post by: fazersharp on 08 March 2014, 04:47:45 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 08 March 2014, 05:48:47 pm
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Post by: Exupnut on 08 March 2014, 05:50:55 pm
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Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 05:58:41 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 08 March 2014, 06:48:07 pm
very nice mate shame about the old thou next to it :lol
So when is Marina signing up? And where are the pics of her posing scantily clad on her bike? :lol :lol :lol
Post by: fazersharp on 08 March 2014, 06:55:03 pm
Post by: red98 on 08 March 2014, 06:58:38 pm
Post by: slimwilly on 08 March 2014, 06:59:19 pm
Despite my initial uncertainty with this, I'm in :)11.30 i think,,turn off at j20 ,travel lodge just off the roundabout with the plane ornament in the middle.A4303
I'll be aiming to meet the Lofo's at their stop in Lutterworth (J20 M1 right?) for around 11.00 - the same time they are aiming to arrive
I don't think anyone else from the South West is heading up, but if you are, I'm happy to join a convoy ^^ Not entirely sure which route I'm going to take yet :\
Deadeye , which way you going up, i could come across and intersect your route
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 March 2014, 07:03:47 pm
Post by: dazza on 08 March 2014, 07:21:18 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 March 2014, 07:33:49 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 07:38:37 pm
Post by: red98 on 08 March 2014, 07:41:21 pm
Red, I am meeting up with Kitcrazy, Blackheath @ 08.00. We are then going to meet up with Kitcrazy's bro in law on the 413 Aylesbury @ 09.30. I don't know that area too well so best to arrange a meeting place now and perhaps exchange numbers if were gonna meet for the ride up. And where's MIDDEN, thought he was coming ?
hi dazza, kit crazy..yeh, could meet in aylesbury...how about at the waterside theatre.if your coming up the A413 you'll see it at the aylesbury ring road roundabout on the right
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 07:41:53 pm
Post by: red98 on 08 March 2014, 07:47:59 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 07:53:03 pm
Post by: dazza on 08 March 2014, 07:58:09 pm
Post by: red98 on 08 March 2014, 08:03:27 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 08 March 2014, 08:04:48 pm
First is here
The map shows it as just a kink when in real life its sharper than you think this is just after I meet you lot at 12 at the mcdonalds roundabout, I will be expecting you to maybe be a bit late too
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 08:05:46 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 08 March 2014, 08:25:43 pm
The arrow points across to where we will be going.
Once over there is a bend and then a lay-by bit, I suggest that we all wait up there until we are all over the duel carriage way so no one needs to be in a rush to get over.
I
Post by: red98 on 08 March 2014, 08:26:44 pm
will we be able to park there red?theres a mcd's there as well?
bit tricky to park....mc d's it is then...the one in the town, not the bicester road one ;)
Post by: Exupnut on 08 March 2014, 08:27:05 pm
Could we stick to the ride out info :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 08 March 2014, 08:29:34 pm
And I think we should meet up the other side of melton and re group as we will get split up in the town trafic lights.
I dont know where we could re group tho
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 08:34:01 pm
Post by: Lez72 on 08 March 2014, 08:56:52 pm
Oh well, I will have to wait to meet you all another time and I wish you all a safe and enjoyable ride. All the best ;)
Post by: midden on 08 March 2014, 09:20:06 pm
think midden will have just started he's shift.hopefully he will get he's head down for a few hours and come play.I'll more than likely head up M1 straight from work (subject to tired factor) and hopefully doss down couple hrs before meet. Look out for the shivering tramp, I'll have nicked his cardboard ;)
Post by: Exupnut on 08 March 2014, 09:47:24 pm
Post by: apage16 on 08 March 2014, 11:52:05 pm
I'll keep the Bratwurst under wraps fo now though thanks!!
I'll have Jaeger Schnitzel, chips and mayo please :b
Whereabouts in Germany are you headed apage? Doing what?
SWMBO is a Fraulein, so I'm taking the plunge and moving in with her. Whole new world of challenges and decisions to make over whether to modify and register the current bike over there, or sell up and get a German one... Just don't know!
In any case, I'm in. See you tomorrow Foccers!
Also, I'll be rocking the old Helmet Camera, so hoping for some good Foccer Footage for Youtube!
Anybody want faces/reg plates/shit riding pixelated, just let me know!!
Post by: ChristoT on 09 March 2014, 12:06:02 am
Ja! Ja! Alles Gut chaps!
I'll keep the Bratwurst under wraps fo now though thanks!!I'll have Jaeger Schnitzel, chips and mayo please :b
Whereabouts in Germany are you headed apage? Doing what?
SWMBO is a Fraulein, so I'm taking the plunge and moving in with her. Whole new world of challenges and decisions to make over whether to modify and register the current bike over there, or sell up and get a German one... Just don't know!
In any case, I'm in. See you tomorrow Foccers!
Also, I'll be rocking the old Helmet Camera, so hoping for some good Foccer Footage for Youtube!
Anybody want faces/reg plates/shit riding pixelated, just let me know!!
Can you pixel out the slow as foc bikes? That's the blue ones! :lol :lol
Post by: simonm on 09 March 2014, 07:10:32 am
I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy never mind any Foccers so I'm going to bow out :-(.
Have fun peeps, the roads and route is awesome and goes right past my house :-(
I'll be thinking of ya all. If anyone wants to risk it and pop by for a cuppa PM me and we'll arrange something.
Take care and keep it shiny side up.
Post by: slimwilly on 09 March 2014, 07:32:05 am
Hi all. I've been looking forward to this for weeks like a fly on roadkill. But yesterday and today has proven that I am infected with germs of the worst kind from my virulent 4yr old.
I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy never mind any Foccers so I'm going to bow out :-(.
Have fun peeps, the roads and route is awesome and goes right past my house :-(
I'll be thinking of ya all. If anyone wants to risk it and pop by for a cuppa PM me and we'll arrange something.
Take care and keep it shiny side up.
NO FOR SURE :)
Poor bugger,, shit happens, see you another day
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 March 2014, 07:44:01 am
Bill, you coming?
Post by: red98 on 09 March 2014, 07:45:31 am
Post by: slimwilly on 09 March 2014, 07:54:01 am
Unlucky Simon, give us a wave as we pass! :D
Bill, you coming?
Yes , will be coming,,woo hoo :lol
Post by: slimwilly on 09 March 2014, 07:55:31 am
Post by: simonm on 09 March 2014, 08:12:10 am
Mobile safety camera sites for Leicester, Leicestershire
& Rutland week commencing 03/03/2014
Core Sites
| A607 Norman Way, Melton (westbound) |
| A607 Thurmaston Bypass, Thurmaston |
| A606 Nottingham Road Melton |
| A607 Melton Rd, Waltham |
| A607 Melton Rd, Waltham on the Wolds |
| A6 Loughborough Rd, Birstall / Wanlip |
| A47 Route: Billesdon - East Norton |
| A47 Uppingham Road, Houghton on the Hill |
| A47 Humberstone Road, Leicester |
| A5199 Bull Head Street, Wigston |
| A5 Route North: Dodwells - Highcross |
| B4666 Coventry Road, Hinckley |
| A447 Hinckley Rd, Cadeby |
| A444 Route (Fenny Drayton – M42) |
| Huncote Road, Narborough |
Post by: red98 on 09 March 2014, 09:08:55 am
Post by: fazersharp on 09 March 2014, 09:35:53 am
Post by: red98 on 09 March 2014, 09:45:27 am
Post by: dazza on 09 March 2014, 03:33:10 pm
Post by: Exupnut on 09 March 2014, 06:04:35 pm
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Post by: ChristoT on 09 March 2014, 06:19:23 pm
Post by: midden on 09 March 2014, 06:25:36 pm
Post by: slimwilly on 09 March 2014, 07:49:27 pm
thanks boys for organising a great ride out, great to meet more foccers,,chrisbiker,fazersharp, great route ,amazing twistie roads,hot ,yes hot sun, tea stop, macdonalds too :lol
Slim
Post by: red98 on 09 March 2014, 08:02:02 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 March 2014, 08:05:03 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 09 March 2014, 08:32:27 pm
have'nt got a clue where you went midden?we did wait sorry fella
Post by: dazza on 09 March 2014, 08:33:18 pm
This is becoming a habit :'(:lol WTF, happened there, I thought we arranged to pick up the M1 first, then hit the A5, dropping back onto the M1 nearer London. When you went straight on I thought you're gonna get a complex. :lol Anyway, I'm back home safe and sound 424 miles covered today. Thanks to those responsible for planning the route, fantastic roads and an epic day. :thumbup
Post by: midden on 09 March 2014, 09:01:46 pm
No follow chris to the M1 which is where we pick up the A5 and follow through all the way then end on M1 M25. I came back on to M1 but you were gone lolThis is becoming a habit :'(:lol WTF, happened there, I thought we arranged to pick up the M1 first, then hit the A5, dropping back onto the M1 nearer London. When you went straight on I thought you're gonna get a complex. :lol Anyway, I'm back home safe and sound 424 miles covered today. Thanks to those responsible for planning the route, fantastic roads and an epic day. :thumbup
Post by: dazza on 09 March 2014, 09:20:18 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 09 March 2014, 09:49:06 pm
Oh and I aint going out with you lot again ----- its going to take me hours to clean
LOOK AT THIS NOW
Post by: fazersharp on 09 March 2014, 09:54:22 pm
Post by: ChristoT on 09 March 2014, 10:31:28 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 09 March 2014, 10:34:51 pm
Post by: midden on 10 March 2014, 04:54:19 am
(A really strong one) :lolImplications on a postcard ;)
Post by: Grandma on 10 March 2014, 06:30:23 am
Post by: midden on 10 March 2014, 11:35:58 am
Your first pic of the bikes made me smile, Fazersharp: I'm nicking that red bike's rear end for Project Fazer! :lol :lolAnother good bike you want to foc up then
Post by: apage16 on 10 March 2014, 12:08:21 pm
Amazing weather, logs of bikes.
I was slower than most, a little faster than...um...no-one!
Really sorry to have captured Fazersharp's 'Mishap' on full HD video. I'll try my best not to show everybody Fazersharp. But my will power is pathetic!
Thanks again chaps!
.......OOOOPS!!!
Post by: dazza on 10 March 2014, 12:21:41 pm
Post by: apage16 on 10 March 2014, 12:23:43 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 March 2014, 12:44:14 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 10 March 2014, 02:59:45 pm
Had a GREAT day, thanks chaps!
Amazing weather, logs of bikes.
I was slower than most, a little faster than...um...no-one!
Really sorry to have captured Fazersharp's 'Mishap' on full HD video. I'll try my best not to show everybody Fazersharp. But my will power is pathetic!
Thanks again chaps!
.......OOOOPS!!!
Just as well no other foccers look at these threads & see fazersharps bike limbo :b
Post by: ridgemere on 10 March 2014, 06:10:09 pm
Very much look forward to the next one :lol
Well done Chris.
Sorry Fazersharp only chuckled a little bit. :rollin
Post by: ridgemere on 10 March 2014, 06:28:03 pm
Watch out ChristoT its got a nasty lick! :lol
Post by: kitcrazy on 10 March 2014, 07:56:48 pm
Post by: kitcrazy on 10 March 2014, 08:10:27 pm
Post by: chris.biker on 10 March 2014, 08:15:42 pm
Hopefully BotW on the 6th April next for me. :)
Post by: red98 on 10 March 2014, 08:48:19 pm
enjoying the last pork pie on the lake yesterday sorry red :lol
thats going to take me a long time to forget that....porkie :\
Post by: slimwilly on 10 March 2014, 09:14:24 pm
fazersharp |
The little OOPs,,always wear protective head gear :lol
Sorry Nick, i thought i was the one going the wrong way and you were carrying on :)
Post by: ChristoT on 10 March 2014, 09:19:13 pm
Looks like I've got to improve the security on my VFR.
Watch out ChristoT its got a nasty lick! :lol
What a lovely looking dog! I reckon I stand more danger of being doggy kissed to death!
And fear not, I was referring to the red (pink?) Bros 400. Unless you're offering. ;)
Post by: ridgemere on 11 March 2014, 06:47:04 pm
Perhaps the bros owner can borrow my dog. :thumbup
Post by: ChristoT on 11 March 2014, 11:36:04 pm
Haha no chance Christo but when you see project and fazer together you know no single side swingarn is safe! :D
Perhaps the bros owner can borrow my dog. :thumbup
Considering the toruble I'm having, I'd hang on to the dog a little longer if I was you... ;)
Post by: apage16 on 28 March 2014, 10:02:24 pm
But HERE is the video of the rideout!
Enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NyiqFFS-3Y&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NyiqFFS-3Y&feature=youtu.be)
Post by: slimwilly on 29 March 2014, 06:22:53 am
oh and i have already shaved my beard off,,not an odd internet bod at all :eek
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 March 2014, 07:49:42 am
Would love to see you do a tour of a lifetime and film it - would make cracking viewing I reckon.
Thanks for sharing - now I'm running late for everything I've got to do today :rolleyes
:thumbup :thumbup :)
Post by: apage16 on 31 March 2014, 09:21:16 am
Thanks Nick, i think... :lol
I'm planning to record my trip from Hamburg to Spain and back, via Italy, Austria and maybe lunch in Paris (somehow). I'm expecting a lot of editing for that one!
Sorry about the lateness. But glad you couldn't stop watching, looks good for me!