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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Events, Meets, Ride outs etc => Topic started by: Kosmic Kartman on 09 April 2013, 10:59:41 pm
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London Foccers Meet and Ride - 5th May 2013
Right then
Leaving Blackheath 10:00am Heading towards Lee High Road. (10:00 because Cristo doesn't like getting out of bed to early)
A2212 Bromley. Turn L onto
A21 Bromley Common. Turn R Oakley Road onto
A233 Biggin Hill, Westerham.
Smoke break by the green and 2nd meet point
B2026 Edenbridge, Maresfield. Turn L onto
A22 to next roundabout. 2nd exit onto
A272 (Haywards Heath) North Chailey. Turn L onto
A275 (Lewes) 1.5 mls past Cooksbridge. Turn R onto
B2116 (Keymer) Ditchling. Turn L onto
Minor Road to Ditchling Deacon.
2nd stop for Ice Cream, smoke and scenic views
Minor Road back to Ditchling. Turn L onto
B2116 Keymer, Hurstpierpoint Albourne Green. Turn L onto
B? 1.5 mls Turn R onto
B2117? 1.5 mls Turn R onto
A281 Woodmancote, Henfield. Turn L onto
A2037 Upper Beeding. Turn R at roundabout onto
A283 Steyning, Washington, Storrington. Turn L onto
B2139 Rackman, Amberley, Houghton, Whiteways Lodge Roundabout. (A29, A284)
3rd Stop EAT FOOD. Whiteways Cafe, Bury Hill, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9FD
A29 Pulborough, Billingshurst, 1.5 mls past Slinfold. Turn R onto
A281 (A29)1.5 mls. Turn L onto
A 29 (A24 Dorking)
4th Stop Coffee Break at Rykers Cafe, Box Hill.
A25 Westerham, Bromley and Home for my Tea
NB: There will be places where your Fazer will be able to stretch it's legs. But also remember there will be riders of differing rider ability. It is not a race through the countryside. And slower riders will not be left behind. The run will officially end at Box Hill as I think most people will know their way home from there.
Total miles....
Aint got a clue but it's an average ride out for a Sunday.
Stick your names below. Let me know if you'r turning up at Blackheath or Westerham and I'll PM you my number.
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ooooooooo....south east.....chocks away :D :D :D
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can't wait :b
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Keep us posted! With bated breath, and all that jazz.. :lol
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Lookin frwd to havin kosmic in my mirrors. AGAIN....hehe
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i`ll tag along at the back this time :)
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Lovin that humour mr red. "This time" hehe. Every foccin time mate. Good to see u today. Rollon 28th
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Lookin frwd to havin kosmic in my mirrors. AGAIN....hehe
Yeah... in your dreams :lol
Best cover that kill switch when I decide to let you up the inside Boy! ;)
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Right then
Leaving Blackheath 10:00am Heading towards Lee High Road. (10:00 because Cristo doesn't like getting out of bed to early)
A2212 Bromley. Turn L onto
A21 Bromley Common. Turn R Oakley Road onto
A233 Biggin Hill, Westerham.
Smoke break by the green and 2nd meet point
B2026 Edenbridge, Maresfield. Turn L onto
A22 to next roundabout. 2nd exit onto
A272 (Haywards Heath) North Chailey. Turn L onto
A275 (Lewes) 1.5 mls past Cooksbridge. Turn R onto
B2116 (Keymer) Ditchling. Turn L onto
Minor Road to Ditchling Deacon.
2nd stop for Ice Cream, smoke and scenic views
Minor Road back to Ditchling. Turn L onto
B2116 Keymer, Hurstpierpoint Albourne Green. Turn L onto
B? 1.5 mls Turn R onto
B2117? 1.5 mls Turn R onto
A281 Woodmancote, Henfield. Turn L onto
A2037 Upper Beeding. Turn R at roundabout onto
A283 Steyning, Washington, Storrington. Turn L onto
B2139 Rackman, Amberley, Houghton, Whiteways Lodge Roundabout. (A29, A284)
3rd Stop EAT FOOD. Whiteways Cafe, Bury Hill, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9FD
A29 Pulborough, Billingshurst, 1.5 mls past Slinfold. Turn R onto
A281 (A29)1.5 mls. Turn L onto
A 29 (A24 Dorking)
4th Stop Coffee Break at Rykers Cafe, Box Hill.
A25 Westerham, Bromley and Home for my Tea
Total miles....
Aint got a clue but it's an average ride out for a Sunday.
Stick your names below. Let me know if you'r turning up at Blackheath or Westerham and I'll PM you my number.
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I'll be at Blackheath. Can we delay the start by an hour though please? Uni students like me don't like getting up early... ;)
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I'll compromise and meet you halfway. Lets make it 10:00
Lazy Foccer :lol
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I'll compromise and meet you halfway. Lets make it 10:00
Lazy Foccer :lol
Engineering student. Still means I have to get up at 8:30am... :'(
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Pah, I had to get up at 7.00 for the last London foccer meet :P
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Pah, I had to get up at 7.00 for the last London foccer meet :P
You aren't an engineering student. :b
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I'll be at Blackheath. Can we delay the start by an hour though please? Uni students like me don't like getting up early... ;)
mmmmmmmmmmm....posted at 11.26 pm........and cant get up in the morning :rolleyes ........ :rollin :rollin :rollin
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i`ll be at blackheath :D great route KOSMIC...not been down to box hill for a few years ,thanks for taking the time sorting the route .looking forward to it :)
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Followed the directions from Kosmic and produced a Google Map so people can see the route :) I think I got the destination close-ish :P
http://goo.gl/maps/h36PC (http://goo.gl/maps/h36PC)
Distance: 55.8 Miles (one way)
Est. Time: 1h 55m
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I'm in. Probably Westerham rather than Blackheath
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bad news foccers...........just found out iam working this sunday :'( :'( :'( i have an early morning shift and early evening one.....the best i can do is maybe meet you all up there,will mean a blast up the m40 rather than the excellent a44/a3400 but still gives me time on the bike :\
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bad news foccers...........just found out iam working this sunday :'( :'( :'( i have an early morning shift and early evening one.....the best i can do is maybe meet you all up there,will mean a blast up the m40 rather than the excellent a44/a3400 but still gives me time on the bike :\
posted that in the wrong post :o not having a good morning :wall
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Make ur mind up gramps :-)
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bad news foccers...........just found out iam working this sunday :'( :'( :'( i have an early morning shift and early evening one.....the best i can do is maybe meet you all up there,will mean a blast up the m40 rather than the excellent a44/a3400 but still gives me time on the bike :\
posted that in the wrong post :o not having a good morning :wall
I presume that's for Brum. Bad luck, Red! See you up there hopefully! How early is early though? Looks like the Runnymede lot and the Ace lot are meeting at the Peartree Interchange at 11am before going on up to Brum. Would you be able to make it there?
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Make ur mind up gramps :-)
"gramps" very bloody funny :lol :lol :lol
calmed down a bit now :o what i was trying to say is,i now have to work the next two weekends and will miss both the brum meet and the box hill run :\ .....might be able to meet you at brum if i gun it up the motorway as should be finished by 11ish.......i have now booked every first sunday of the month as holiday for the rest of the year :D
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bad news foccers...........just found out iam working this sunday :'( :'( :'( i have an early morning shift and early evening one.....the best i can do is maybe meet you all up there,will mean a blast up the m40 rather than the excellent a44/a3400 but still gives me time on the bike :\
posted that in the wrong post :o not having a good morning :wall
I presume that's for Brum. Bad luck, Red! See you up there hopefully! How early is early though? Looks like the Runnymede lot and the Ace lot are meeting at the Peartree Interchange at 11am before going on up to Brum. Would you be able to make it there?
might just be able to do that....i have a silver fazer after all :lol lets see what the silver bullet can do ;)
will gun it down the m40 and call in at the services to see if your there......dont wait for me though as finishing time could well change and i dont want to spoil anyones day....not even EXUPNUTS :lol :lol :lol
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Is there a national chair shortage we wern't aware of? Not goin to brum ? Shoooot him.
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Is there a national chair shortage we wern't aware of? Not goin to brum ? Shoooot him.
a chair maker by trade and my full time jobbie....but i also have two other jobs,ones a seasonal one working on the thames,hence the april ride ;) ,kicks off this weekend 8 weeks later than last year....bl**dy weather :rolleyes
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I cant make the big meet on the 28th but I think the 6th is more doable, should see you all at blackheath!
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I cant make the big meet on the 28th but I think the 6th is more doable, should see you all at blackheath!
If you go to Blackheath on the 6th (Monday) there might not be any foccers there....
The ride is on the Sunday 5th May.
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Kosmic!!!! That wudda been fukin funny if he went on the monday. Lol
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Yeah :lol
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I'm off on the 5th so might meet you guys at Whiteways for the ride to Rykers If the Boss doesn't want to go to Ikea.
I need a good blast as i missed the bike shed and the usual thrash with Ads and Norm, not forgetting Justy a few miles behind.
Mickey
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Where's the meeting point on Blackheath, not been there for years?
See you all Sunday (and I literally will as I'll be at the back.. :) )
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Where's the meeting point on Blackheath, not been there for years?
See you all Sunday (and I literally will as I'll be at the back.. :) [size=78%])[/size]
We normally meet by the tea hut / bacon butty box thing.
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missing this event already :'(
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Not lookin good for me either at the mo. same fer the hastings run. I do sympathise mr red98.
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Not lookin good for me either at the mo. same fer the hastings run. I do sympathise mr red98.
now there going to think we`re spending the weekend together :eek .....going to upset CHRISTO :'(
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Not lookin good for me either at the mo. same fer the hastings run. I do sympathise mr red98.
now there going to think we`re spending the weekend together :eek .....going to upset CHRISTO :'(
LOL, never fear, I know where the pair of you are going... you can do whatever you want, if that kind of thing tickles your fancy!! :lol :lol
While the cat's away, can the mouse have your daughter's number? :b
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Not lookin good for me either at the mo. same fer the hastings run. I do sympathise mr red98.
now there going to think we`re spending the weekend together :eek .....going to upset CHRISTO :'(
LOL, never fear, I know where the pair of you are going... you can do whatever you want, if that kind of thing tickles your fancy!! :lol :lol
While the cat's away, can the mouse have your daughter's number? :b
:lol :lol
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weather's lookin geat for sunday & monday can not wait.
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weather's lookin geat for sunday & monday can not wait.
yeh yeh yeh.....rub it in :lol
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lool sorry red98 :b
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lool sorry red98 :b
have a good day KITCRAZY ;) ....i`ll be messing about on the river :)
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OK
Those that can make it PLEASE PM ME YOUR NAME (and I'll add it below) to me and weather you're turning up at Blackheath or Westerham so I know who to expect. You need to do this by Saturday night and not leave it until Sunday morning as I will not be logging on here then... as I will be eager to ride my bike.
:lol
Cheers
So far
Meeting at Blackheath
Kosmic Kartman
Kitcrazy
ChristoT
Buzz
Deadeye
Exupnut
Bozboz? (still thinks it's on the 6th :lol )
Meeting at Westeham
Mtread (or could be Blackheath) :rolleyes
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I so wanted to come on this one but got a last minute text for work on sat night. The only way I could make it will be to stay up once home but will have to see how I feel on the morning. :(
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What are the departure times for Blackheath and Westerham? If I'm going to be Billy No Mates at Westerham, I might get up a bit earlier and try for Blackheath
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Come rain or shine, I'm there. :)
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What are the departure times for Blackheath and Westerham? If I'm going to be Billy No Mates at Westerham, I might get up a bit earlier and try for Blackheath
10:00am from Blackheath
about 10:45 from Westerham
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Is there a rain / bad weather plan B?
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OK I'll stick with Westerham, somewhere on the Green. Look out for a red foxeye.
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Is there a rain / bad weather plan B?
No rain forecast from what I can see...
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I'll be at blakeef fer 10
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You da man.
In fact your gonna be my wing man ;)
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You da man.
In fact your gonna be my wing man ;)
What am I then? His wingman, or your tailman? :))
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You da man.
In fact your gonna be my wing man ;)
What am I then? His wingman, or your tailman? :))
No, You're 'Swervin all over the road Mervin'
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You da man.
In fact your gonna be my wing man ;)
What am I then? His wingman, or your tailman? :))
No, You're 'Swervin all over the road Mervin'
You dissin' my cornerin'? :rollin :rollin
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What am I then? His wingman, or your tailman? :))
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No, You're 'Swervin all over the road Mervin'
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:eek
Where the hell did you find the picture of that Foccer.
:lol
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Updated
OK
Those that can make it PLEASE PM ME YOUR NAME (and I'll add it below) to me and weather you're turning up at Blackheath or Westerham so I know who to expect. You need to do this by Saturday night and not leave it until Sunday morning as I will not be logging on here then... as I will be eager to ride my bike.
(http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif)
Cheers
So far
Meeting at Blackheath
Kosmic Kartman
Kitcrazy
ChristoT (Ugly Foccer with rotten teeth that swerves all over the road)
Buzz
Deadeye
Exupnut (Wingman)
Squaredoffagain (Newbie)
Bozboz? (still thinks it's on the 6th (http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif) )
Meeting at Westeham
Mtread (or could be Blackheath) (http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rolleyes.gif)
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Was this the month we banned restricted bikes?
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Was this the month we banned restricted bikes?
I thought this was the month we banned smart arses! :pokefun
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:lol
We'll meet em at the end of the road. They should give us time enough to have a smoke.
:smokin
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ENOUGH EXUP, ENOUGH
Or I'll start posting pictures of blue waffle.
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ENOUGH EXUP, ENOUGH
Or I'll start posting pictures of blue waffle.
Oh God, please no.
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have a good day today foccers...........see you in june :D
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Route looks good enjoy
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BOLLOCKS!!! Got on the bike to find neither the indicators nor brake lights are working, foot brake is fine though!
Gonna have to cancel. Sh*t, p*ss, b*llbags.
Kosmic never PM'd me his number so if anyone can pass on the info in the next 30 mins I'd be very grateful.
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Hopefully us Hampshire Foccers will see you guys at some stage
Mickey
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Came past the heath at 6 in the morning on the way home from work with every intention to make it back at 10 on the bike.....Looked in the mirror when I got in and decided I seriously needed some beauty sleep. :eek Hopefully next time Foccer's. Have a good day. ;)
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Buzz and others that couldn't make it :lol
You missed a good one. Lovely countryside and roads.
So here's a picture of Foccers at Ditchling Beacon just before leaving for Bury Hill for food then Box Hill to chew the cud. Hope everyone made it home safely... Including Swerve the Merve.
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Focu%20ride%20May%202013/2013-05-05124550_zps9a431cbd.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/Focu%20ride%20May%202013/2013-05-05124550_zps9a431cbd.jpg.html)
Blonde lady is not a Foccer but someone that tagged along from Westerham. She said "We're all crazy loons". :eek
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Brilliant day "loonin" around. Best rider today kitcrazy. Was good fun dicin with him @ the front. He wound the bike up proper today instead of hanging back. NICE!!!
Next few days i'll post up about next months ride.
Take care all.
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Best rider today kitcrazy. Was good fun dicin with him @ the front. He wound the bike up proper today instead of hanging back. NICE!!!
I'd say something more like... Most improved rider :lol
Best Rider.... Er, that would be me :D
Best Wing Man... Exupnut. Good job done falla :thumbup
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I think if people are blowing their own trumpets I'm claiming best newcomer.
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Checked my rear shock, the compression damping was set at 2 clicks in (out of 12).
Bouncy, bouncy...
:rolleyes
Set it to 9 clicks in, will report back.
Should probably look at all the other adjustment, but just too knackered after 200 miles at a slightly more brisk pace than I'm used to.
Great ride though. Thanks to Kosmic Kartman & Exupnut for the organization and advice.
Hope you all made it home safely, see you next month (probably)
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Here's a panorama shot from Ditchling Beacon.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-alXqozlLpjM/UYa23PUimCI/AAAAAAAAD6w/cRXkZMBTpZA/s911/2013+-+1)
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Yep good day out, and thanks to Kosmic and Expnut especially. Hope my tail-end-charlie routine didn't keep you waiting too long, but there was some typical bank holiday traffic out there today. Good ride back along the A25 with Kosmic where the traffic had thinned and I could keep up !
And we may have got a new recruit called Luv :)
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Here's a panorama shot from Ditchling Beacon.
I like that.
There's me and Exupnut sitting on the chalky grass chewing the cud on such a lovely sunny day.
Nice. :)
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Had a blast today .thanks to kosmic for the route and the lessons :thumbup
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Good day out with some awesome roads and scenery / views - the trip had it all, even a damn good burger ;)
See you all next time ^^