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Title: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 08 February 2013, 06:01:00 pm
http://goo.gl/maps/9O902 (http://goo.gl/maps/9O902)


Right on Sunday 24th Feb. a meet up at the cafe in the link at 10 am so as if the weather is good we can go on to the coast if not just a meet.



(Edited to add picture and to link to calendar)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: slimwilly on 08 February 2013, 06:41:56 pm
What coast ? which way? :rolleyes
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 08 February 2013, 07:10:37 pm
Ok  first point the get together is the main point.


Hunstanton is the best ride I have a route that is quite scenic and twisty, 80.1 miles and Google puts it at     2 hr 15 min


Skegness is nearer at 68.8 miles with a worth while tweak Google put it at 1 hr 51 mins.


Not sure who will be coming, and where from so there is time for those interested to state what they would prefer, if people wish to make it here from across the country then that is a trip in its self and those of us who are local can take our turn at hosting.


If the weather is poor then that to would stop a trip further. I m away for the next week so by time I get back this will either have died or have a con-sensors  of a plan.



Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: DryRob on 09 February 2013, 10:03:20 am
I might come depending on the weather, any of the Hull lot wanna join me for the ride down?

Oh and I'd prefer Skeggy but will go with the majority.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: Lez72 on 11 February 2013, 10:39:11 pm
Is this one on ? I might be able to ear mark it if i know its a deffo ???
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: bigsteve on 11 February 2013, 10:44:29 pm
Weather permitting I will be there
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: oldmotherfoccer on 16 February 2013, 11:14:49 am
bugger we are away at a show which is a shame, if you are doing them on a regualr basis, might be worth making http://www.mablethorpe-motorcycle-festival.info/ (http://www.mablethorpe-motorcycle-festival.info/) a meet up point for a future one, and seeing if other foccers from other areas might join up
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: JoeRock on 17 February 2013, 02:58:53 am
Might be able to make this, be good to meet some of you guys and all that :)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 17 February 2013, 07:20:26 pm
I think the best thing to aim for for this get together is to limit the get together to Melton Mowbray as it appears the cold weather is heading back, I will keep an eye on the weather forcasts as the week goes on, and looking forward to meeting up.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 21 February 2013, 05:49:26 pm
Just to bring this into peoples minds again, the weather is looking cold over the next few days with possible snow, but Sunday is forecast at the moment as warmer.  Any feed back welcomed.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 22 February 2013, 06:49:29 pm
I'm still planning on being there :-).  Heated grips now fitted :-)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 22 February 2013, 06:51:20 pm
I have a 3yr old who is up at 6:30 every morning so I'll probably be there early (if I make it at all whilst alternating between confident and petrified) if anyone wants to chew the cud :-P
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: bigsteve on 22 February 2013, 07:17:52 pm
I am going to head over for a cuppa and poss meet up but dont really fancy a freezing trip to skeg
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 22 February 2013, 07:22:24 pm
If the weather looks poor can we keep it local so people can head back if they feel like it ?


Would that be better bigsteve ?


Other routes could be discussed too ?


Simon
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: bigsteve on 22 February 2013, 07:54:16 pm
yer sounds good to me Simon I am just going to see what weather
 
 
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 22 February 2013, 10:28:39 pm
I like the local bit it is sounding cold, as early mentioned 10am as the meet time ok with everyone.

Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 23 February 2013, 09:33:59 am
Rutland water is always another good option :-)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: badger on 23 February 2013, 04:29:43 pm
Chris, I cant make this one but will keep an eye out if you do this again, dont mind a run to SkegVegas for some chips  :)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 23 February 2013, 07:55:35 pm
Rutland water is always another good option :-)


We can see how people are feeling after a cup of tea and a chat.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: andybesy on 23 February 2013, 09:55:51 pm
Hi,


Me and my brother will be there!


Sorry for late confirmation, somehow only just found this.


Andy
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: Lez72 on 24 February 2013, 08:18:49 am
08:14 a.m. and its snowing where i am. Might have to give this one a miss today but would defo be up for regular meet ups at the same location as the seasons weather improves. Sorry folks but too much bike sympathy to venture out in the snow  :\
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: andybesy on 24 February 2013, 08:23:35 am
Morning!


Others still on?


Andy
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 24 February 2013, 08:25:24 am
Hell yah.  It's trying to snow here but I'm not going to let that spoil a jaunt out.  I'm gonna get a MacD and be there for half nine hopefully.


Cu there peeps.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: andybesy on 24 February 2013, 08:27:21 am
OK cool, we have three on the way but it's an hour to Melton Mowbury so bear with us if we are more 10AM than 9:30.


Andy
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 24 February 2013, 09:37:48 am
Wilton park is fcuking closed :-P
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 24 February 2013, 09:45:49 am
Oooh. Open now :-)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: spoonlamp on 24 February 2013, 09:47:06 am
Loving the live updates!   :)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 24 February 2013, 09:52:02 am
Loving the live updates!   :)

That's what boredom and 3g do to you  :)
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 24 February 2013, 02:59:03 pm
Thanks to everyone who came :-).  I had a nice 56 mile jaunt afterwards via Syston, Bradgate park, M1 Fosse park, Hein Gericke and then A6 back to Harborough.


It was good to meet you all.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: andybesy on 24 February 2013, 04:33:14 pm
Hello Folks,


Thanks very much for putting this little meet together.


I'm glad I came and was really nice to meet you all.


Chris and Steve asked me to pass along the same.


Looking forward to next time - with a bit of luck we'll soon be able to sort a ride in the sunshine :)


Andy
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: Farjo on 24 February 2013, 05:37:48 pm
How about a quick report in the Front Page?
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: chris.biker on 24 February 2013, 06:40:46 pm
It was a good meet up and I am sure we will manage to reach the coast on a ride out when it is warmer. There is a saying '' no photo no event'' so heres a photo.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: Lez72 on 24 February 2013, 07:42:18 pm
You guys are hardcore. The freezing temperatures today kind of take the 'pleasure' out of 'pleasure ride' for me. I know the location though and it would be nice to make this a regular meet as the weather improves as i think quite a few of us are midlands based ???
A run out to the coast would be super duper too as there are some nice routes out around Melton towards the coast.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: Mutleyx on 24 February 2013, 08:03:54 pm
i would have liked to come and met you all today but unfortunately i had to work, hopefully you will do the run to the coast when i am off work!
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: bigsteve on 24 February 2013, 08:18:30 pm
 
 Nice too meet you all and hope it comes a regular meet
 
  I think it was colder riding back to Notts than it was going to Melton
 
  Look forward to warmer next meet  :lol
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: pitternator on 25 February 2013, 08:12:12 am
Fair play for going. Shows great enthusiasm. Must set one up for when its a bit milder , so its enjoyable!...there are some great roads round Rutland.I often ride up from Rugby, do the loop up to MM from Uppingham( where there is  agood tea and sarnies van at the bike shop), then back down to M Harborough. A great run....would be up for a run to skeggy too. Been yrs since I last did that.
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: karlo on 25 February 2013, 08:52:36 am
Oh foooook forgot all about it.  :o
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: Yellowwolf on 03 March 2013, 09:55:23 pm
Damn, only just seen this post ! Oh well, next time  :'(
Title: Re: Sunday 24th Feb. Melton Mowbray
Post by: simonm on 03 March 2013, 10:02:28 pm
I'm always up for a jaunt out.  If anyone fancies a trip out pm me (or arrange a short notice event).  I'm around in the mornings and weekends.