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Title: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 16 June 2016, 07:26:55 pm
Hello fellow Lofo's   So, who's up for a run along the Jurassic coast beginning of July ?
 
Myself and Red Ceri are planning to don a tent and sleeping bag and set out on the Saturday staying over night somewhere, Midden's up for coming too, we've just got to workout dates cos Midden's an awkward bastard. :D
 
Obviously some won't be able to stop over but could arrange to meet up along the way either day. Non Lofo's welcome too especially any locals who know some good roads.
 
I haven't planned a route but going to be the usual Nell's café meet, across country to the A272, as far west as we can get before dropping down to the coast road and taking in the magnificent views and coastline.
 
If the weathers good  we can cool off in the sea and get out on the lash Saturday night before stumbling back to our tents.
 
Just gauging any interest and letting you know what we have planned in case others fancy converging on us en-route and tagging along.
 
Thoughts please Foccers
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 June 2016, 07:51:59 pm
cos Midden's an awkward bastard. :D
 



Never!  :b
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Val on 17 June 2016, 12:40:37 am
that looks as a nice ride I am up for that without the stop over  :)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 17 June 2016, 09:01:44 am
cos Midden's an awkward bastard. :D
 



Never!  :b
shame on you
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Red Ceri on 17 June 2016, 11:46:47 am
cos Midden's an awkward bastard. :D
 



Never!  :b
shame on you


Is there something you two aren't sharing with the rest of us.........................what happened on tour stays on tour??????
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: HarryHornby on 17 June 2016, 03:01:44 pm
deffo not first weekend in July, possibly the second weekend for me, although might only get away with a ride on the Saturday.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 17 June 2016, 03:06:54 pm
 23/24 for me    though 2/3 a possibility if pushed............... I await the obvious comebacks  ;)
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Post by: esetest on 17 June 2016, 04:07:31 pm
If i am not working and can get time off for good behaviour , i will try and meet up with you guys along the way .
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: HarryHornby on 17 June 2016, 04:08:44 pm
23/24 for me    though 2/3 a possibility if pushed............... I await the obvious comebacks  ;)


23/24 that's not the beginning of July.....  :rolleyes
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: kitcrazy on 17 June 2016, 06:02:01 pm
I'm Up for an over nighter and a few drinks :thumbup 2nd&3rd is ok for me but can't do 9th&10th
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 17 June 2016, 07:31:38 pm
OK going to try and keep it as fluid as possible but not going to be able to please everyone.
It seems that the 2/3rd July is probably best for the majority so far (sorry Harry :( )
Weather's going to be a factor too as I'm not camping and riding in the pissing rain, so it's going to be forecast permitting.
 
Don't know where we're going to camp yet but by then we would have come out of the EU and apparently once we do, you can pitch a tent wherever the fuck you like  :lol
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Post by: kitcrazy on 17 June 2016, 07:33:51 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 17 June 2016, 07:52:11 pm
23/24 for me    though 2/3 a possibility if pushed............... I await the obvious comebacks  ;)


23/24 that's not the beginning of July.....  :rolleyes
It's not quite the end either and you can't do the beginning  :rolleyes
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: HarryHornby on 17 June 2016, 08:38:48 pm
No worries, I've got a beer festival on that Saturday, so not all bad  :)  hic!
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 20 June 2016, 04:07:23 pm
Hi Dazza,
I'd definitely be up for some riding/camping and beer, whatever the chosen weekend. A poor weather forecast would be the only deciding factor, as have had more than my fair share of camping in the rain. Where would you be aiming for, somewhere like the Lulworth Cove area, or more into Devon?.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 20 June 2016, 05:55:04 pm
Nice one Robbo, yes, somewhere between Bournemouth and Weymouth so Lulworth cove/ Durdle door looks smack in the middle. Bournemouth has a nice sandy beach with plenty of peaches 8) and the coast road west of Weymouth hugs pretty close to the sea.
Also not that much further west from the 272 and the Isle of Wight and we've done that in a day so should be comfortably do-able over the two days.
Nothing's set in stone though and is subject to change with input from others. Where will you be coming from and where will you be meeting us?
Will almost certainly stop at Loomies en-route.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 20 June 2016, 07:02:15 pm
Croydon's my nearest town, so meeting up won't be a problem, anywhere on the A272 that's good for you. If you go through Cowfold, I could grab breakfast at The Chalet and meet you on the Cowfold roundabout, depending on how early you leave, or anywhere further west if you're not on the 272 at that point, as I don't know what direction you're coming from. Should be a good crack.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 20 June 2016, 08:05:15 pm
Well, we will be coming form Gravesend and heading towards Tunbridge wells picking up the 272 from the beginning. We can meet you at the Chalet café or Tunbridge wells and ride the 272 as a group. Just got to work on times. It's up to you dude.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 20 June 2016, 08:48:04 pm
Chalet cafe  a new one to try. Shame Harry will miss out  ;)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 20 June 2016, 09:02:21 pm
We've been there a few time Midden, don't think you've been on the rideouts though. Last time I had to wait about an hour for a fry up....Won't be ordering food there again. Well, I might but will order it before I leave home. :D
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 20 June 2016, 09:08:50 pm
Hi Dazza,
In that case,if you're coming out of Gravesend on the A227, I can get breakfast at the Oakdene and then meet you on the A227/A20 roundabout at the bottom of Wrotham Hill. If we swap mobile numbers you could call me when you're leaving Nell's,then I'll know how fast to eat. :lol
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 20 June 2016, 09:16:29 pm
That's a better idea, I'll pm you my number and over the course of the next few weeks meeting times should be better arranged.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 20 June 2016, 09:25:23 pm
Excellent.I love it when a plan comes together.
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Post by: HarryHornby on 20 June 2016, 09:34:04 pm
Chalet cafe  a new one to try. Shame Harry will miss out  ;)
:nana :moon :kiss
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: GH600 on 21 June 2016, 05:24:55 pm
If your still down that way on the sunday a lot of bikes go to West Bay . It's got cafe's & stuff there & Helmet city  shop as well .
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 21 June 2016, 05:45:44 pm
Good info GH600  :thumbup  Will definitely head over that way on Sunday.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 21 June 2016, 06:51:09 pm
If we were to look in at West Bay around lunchtime, then quite a good way home would be north out of Bridport on the A3066, picking up the A30 just east of Crewkwerne. Then, Shaftesbury, Salisbury, Stockbridge, at the A303 petrol then depending on the time , either A30 to Camberley, south on A331 to A31, A3, M25 home, or if time's short M3 to Junct 4 from the A303 petrol stop to pick up the A331/A31/A3/M25 etc. Just a thought, I use this route when I do a Cornwall and back in a day trip.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 21 June 2016, 07:27:16 pm
Brilliant Robbo,  quite happy to follow your lead out of West Bay homeward bound. Look's a good route and a new one for me which is always good  :thumbup
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 21 June 2016, 08:17:50 pm
No worries Dazza, it would be my pleasure.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 23 June 2016, 03:59:41 pm
Just been informed I have to work on the Saturday night so I'll have to miss out  :'(
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: GH600 on 25 June 2016, 11:49:30 am
One more option .  Sammy Miller motorcycle museum   👍  near New Milton
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Red Ceri on 25 June 2016, 05:51:46 pm
Nice suggestion Robbo, but the LoFos did the Sammy Miller museum two years ago at the second attempt
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 25 June 2016, 11:51:30 pm
Since when did GH600 look anything like robbo. If you're on the home brew you're on to a winner dude.Lol.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 29 June 2016, 11:58:32 am
Any news if this weekend's a goer.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Red Ceri on 29 June 2016, 03:03:19 pm
Every time I look at the BBC weather, the forecast is different, I'm OK to leave the decision till Friday but understand if people have to make decision earlier.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 29 June 2016, 03:05:17 pm
Keeping a close eye on the weather, going to be a Friday decision for me
If it's going to be wet,  we'll postpone it for another weekend.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 29 June 2016, 03:54:49 pm
A Friday lunchtime decision is fine with me.
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Post by: Red Ceri on 29 June 2016, 11:12:22 pm
OK Friday lunchtime decision it is then,


Just checked the BBC weather page again and the forecast has changed again, earlier it was light showers most of Saturday and none Sunday, now its showers around 10am only on Saturday and showers  from 10am to 4pm Sunday  :(
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: kitcrazy on 30 June 2016, 12:03:37 pm
It's not looking good guys.that's a long ride home in the rain
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: locksmith on 30 June 2016, 04:54:53 pm
This freakin weather is getting me down. I was hoping to get away with a couple of pals last weekend. We cou;ld go where the sun was shining, west north or south to Northern France. Needless to say the forecast on the Thurs pm was showers everywhere so we aborted. Glad we did because it was torrential rain and storms everywhere.
Freakin weather :(
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 01 July 2016, 12:10:11 pm
I'm going to postpone this due to uncertain wet weather and wait for some dead cert sunshine........Is this possible in this country?  Who knows, let's see what next weekend brings
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 01 July 2016, 12:31:35 pm
Good call Dazza, hopefully next weekend then.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 02 July 2016, 01:31:56 am
It's not looking good guys.that's a long ride home in the rain

long ride in the rain?  Have you started riding a Vespa   ;)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Flooky on 02 July 2016, 09:29:25 am
What does LOFO stand for ?
Title: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Exupnut on 02 July 2016, 09:32:55 am
Lick Orifice Foc Orifice. It's wot we do bud. We fill the female populations gaps.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 02 July 2016, 04:48:11 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Flooky on 02 July 2016, 05:37:59 pm
Oh,  chance would be a fine thing, cant remember what a female orifice looks like (married see).
 :lol
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Post by: Flooky on 02 July 2016, 06:44:21 pm
Oh . yeah, that makes more sense. ta
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Post by: Exupnut on 02 July 2016, 06:50:51 pm
Np
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Post by: Dead Eye on 02 July 2016, 06:59:29 pm
What does LOFO stand for ?

London Foccers

Though it covers the surrounding counties as well... and naturally attracts all of the lunatics and "special brands" ;)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Exupnut on 02 July 2016, 08:39:56 pm
The looney being you Liam :-)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: Val on 08 July 2016, 07:33:20 pm
I'm going to postpone this due to uncertain wet weather and wait for some dead cert sunshine........Is this possible in this country?  Who knows, let's see what next weekend brings

Guys is this hapenning? The end of July looks great  :)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 08 July 2016, 09:16:29 pm
Yep, sill plan on this happening but this weekend looks wet (again  :rolleyes ) and as most should be aware my  :faz is undergoing a heart transplant ATM due to throwing a chain through the engine casing. :\
I'm planning on being back on the road by next weekend so if the weather look's better for the tail end of July, that's OK with me. I'm all for waiting till the summer actually starts.
SO, for me, I'm just waiting for the right weather and a working bike and I'm good to go.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 10 July 2016, 10:50:35 pm
The long range forecast for next weekend at the moment is perfect.Full sun both days.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 17 July 2016, 10:00:38 pm
Right Foccers, back on the road and rearing to go. This weekend coming 23rd/24th July looks like a goer subject to good weather, who's still up for an overnight jaunt  to Dorset ?
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: robbo on 17 July 2016, 10:16:44 pm
Yep, I'd still be up for that.
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Post by: Red Ceri on 18 July 2016, 10:12:07 am
Confirmed with Dazza, via text, that I'm OK for 23rd/24th
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Post by: Red Ceri on 21 July 2016, 05:02:14 pm
Bump to see if any other interest,


Me, Dazza, Rob and possibly Kitkrazy are heading off this Saturday 23rd on our Jurassic Coast jaunt and wondered if anyone else is interested.


Meeting at Oakdeane Cafe on A20 about 11am Saturday as Dazza might be working late Friday and he seriously needs his beauty sleep
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Post by: Exupnut on 21 July 2016, 05:08:53 pm
If I'm not working I'll meet you for a Breccy @ Oakdene.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 21 July 2016, 06:40:08 pm
really looking forward to this one.I'd better apologize now for the snoring  :lol sorry guys
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Post by: robbo on 21 July 2016, 09:02:38 pm
Oh well..looks like it will be in stereo then. :D
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Post by: HarryHornby on 21 July 2016, 10:08:36 pm
I had best not, the outlaws are down this weekend, I pissed off on a foccer ride out the last time they were down, according to the Wife it was noted by said outlaws that I wasn't around, they might start to think it's personal if I go out again.......  :b :rollin


I'll see if I can get a cheeky brekkie at Oakdene, Dazza if you don't hear from me, assume it's a no  :\
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 21 July 2016, 11:03:03 pm
See you Saturday then Foccers, should be a good one, Robbo and Mel, look's like you're bunking up together....Might just leave my earplugs in.
Just had a look on the website and they've got a campsite right opposite and old peoples home  .......Just in case Red98 was undecided....Plenty of bluerinse action there my friend.  :lol
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Post by: kitcrazy on 22 July 2016, 07:50:48 am
 :rollin :rollin.I'll try and get a tent from somewhere can't put anyone through that  :lol
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Post by: Punkstig on 22 July 2016, 07:55:10 am
I have Kira this weekend!
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Post by: red98 on 23 July 2016, 08:27:38 am
Been keeping an eye on this one, but too much going on at the moment  :\.....weather looks great this weekend , have a good trip foccers and ride safe   ;)



dazza.....that campsite sounds good, pm me the details, might pop down there another time   ;)       
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 24 July 2016, 09:26:58 pm
Great weekend Foccers, good roads, good company and good bikes.
A few pics
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Post by: dazza on 24 July 2016, 09:41:07 pm
And the highlight of my weekend was kitcrazy's  ....."4 man tent "  :rollin
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Post by: kitcrazy on 25 July 2016, 07:05:35 pm
Great weekend guys had a blast and enjoyed a couple of drinks and a good chat. Good job none of us went overboard with the booze  :lol look forward to the next one.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 25 July 2016, 07:08:24 pm
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Post by: kitcrazy on 25 July 2016, 07:14:46 pm
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Post by: kitcrazy on 25 July 2016, 07:17:30 pm
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Post by: kitcrazy on 25 July 2016, 07:20:10 pm
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Post by: robbo on 25 July 2016, 08:27:28 pm
Mel,
How did you get on with the refund on your Action Man tent :rollin. As long as they don't pay you from the bank of Toytown.Good ride with a few grins as well.Thanks Dazza and Red Ceri for organising.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: midden on 25 July 2016, 08:47:09 pm
Mel,
How did you get on with the refund on your Action Man tent :rollin. As long as they don't pay you from the bank of Toytown.Good ride with a few grins as well.Thanks Dazza and Red Ceri for organising.

I sense a bit of jealousy over Mels tardis tent
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Post by: kitcrazy on 25 July 2016, 08:49:35 pm
I swapped it for this one. It should keep me feet dry  :lol
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Post by: dazza on 25 July 2016, 09:11:07 pm
 :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: robbo on 25 July 2016, 09:57:57 pm
Love it.
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Post by: red98 on 06 August 2016, 11:25:47 pm
Did you lot take any piccies of the jurassic coast ?
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Post by: red98 on 07 August 2016, 04:13:58 pm
Mmmmmmmmmm......thought  as much   :rolleyes

Had a bimble down to chesil beach yesterday, this piccie taken from portland........can never get bored of this view, if you've never been its well worth it    :thumbup


as a contrast I also went to swanage, never been before so just to have a nose, very hot yesterday and the beach was packed, you just got to love thd british holiday maker.....why oh why do they have to take so much junk for a day on the beach    :lol

The view from portland of chesil beach....possibly the best view in england
swanage...sunburn capital of the world    :lol
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: dazza on 07 August 2016, 06:22:56 pm
Nice one Red, cracking view that. To be fair we could of done with two nights camping down that way which would of left us with a whole day to explore and the rest travelling there and home.
Maybe we should organise another with a longer stop over.
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: red98 on 07 August 2016, 07:15:07 pm
Yeh, know what you mean dazza, left home at 9 am did'nt get in till 10.30 pm...fantastic scenery and lots of it to see, did'nt really want to come home  :'(
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Post by: robbo on 07 August 2016, 09:19:50 pm
Mel couldn't handle two nights in his Wendy house.
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Post by: dazza on 07 August 2016, 09:27:35 pm
 :lol :lol :lol  BTW Red, did you take any photos of the canal ?
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Post by: bri h on 09 August 2016, 02:57:29 am
When im down that way i take the ferry across to swanage from poole. Cuts out a lot of less atractive miles.
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Post by: GH600 on 09 August 2016, 11:10:39 am
When im down that way i take the ferry across to swanage from poole. Cuts out a lot of less atractive miles.
That's Poole to Studland ferry  ;-)
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: bri h on 09 August 2016, 04:29:59 pm
i went to studland and it was full of nekid people so i try to put it out of my mind :lol .
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Post by: Val on 09 August 2016, 05:17:20 pm
i went to studland and it was full of nekid people so i try to put it out of my mind :lol .

What has been seen cannot be unseen Bri  :lol
Title: Re: LOFO'S run along the Jurassic coast
Post by: red98 on 09 August 2016, 08:47:00 pm
here you are.both sides of the ferry and i'll throw in a piccie of portland bill lighthouse for free..
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Post by: dazza on 09 August 2016, 09:44:58 pm
Is that the Far Canal Red ? I know Kitcrazy was keen to see it as he kept saying it over and over  just after he realized someone had swapped labels over on his four man tent leaving him with a kids wendy house.  :lol
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Post by: kitcrazy on 11 August 2016, 06:27:01 pm
 :rollin :rollin bastard :lol