Author Topic: LOFOs August 2nd ride out. (Read 40345 times)

noggythenog · « **Reply #50 on:** 16 July 2015, 09:21:49 pm »

Quote from: HarryHornby on 16 July 2015, 09:07:38 pm

Well, it's looking good for me (those lucky flowers I bought from Tesco seemed to have done the trick ).

Punk, get the beers in, looks like I'm coming to visit!

Noggy, you'll get reunited with your old screen

My DNA is on that screen

Punkstig · « **Reply #51 on:** 17 July 2015, 10:34:00 am »

For Harry and Daz- just found out its a mates birthday on the Saturday night so we shall be going down the pub, if I'm drunk enough you might get a cuddle in the middle of the night!
Hope you enjoy pizza btw cause I ain't cooking a proper meal!

Dead Eye · « **Reply #52 on:** 17 July 2015, 10:54:48 am »

This is shaping up to be an epic LOFO ride... though I agree that the foreigners are certainly taking over from the actual "London" folk :P

Definitely looking forward to this

slimwilly · « **Reply #53 on:** 18 July 2015, 06:57:22 am »

Haha those Londoners are scared of getting nose bleeds so far out from home..or bitten by sheep or eaten by a Cow

this looks like fun,,things are shaping up in my busy life,,every weekend is booked for summat

as well as looking after (well helping to) two little foster kids,love em..

Red Ceri · « **Reply #54 on:** 18 July 2015, 11:15:08 am »

Are there any actual LoFos left,

all the last few LoFo rides I've been on everyone has come from outside the M25, maybe we should be called OLoFs (Outside London Foccers)

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #55 on:** 19 July 2015, 10:00:43 pm »

if i may offer a slight change of route as this is my manor you slags

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cheltenham to winchcombe to toddington, turn right onto car manufacturers test road to Stow. go straight on to A436 and miss moreton, unless that's a tea stop.
the charlbury to burford road is best done that way............my own personal test track

noggythenog · « **Reply #56 on:** 19 July 2015, 10:12:05 pm »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 19 July 2015, 10:00:43 pm

if i may offer a slight change of route as this is my manor you slags .
cheltenham to winchcombe to toddington, turn right onto car manufacturers test road to Stow. go straight on to A436 and miss moreton, unless that's a tea stop.
the charlbury to burford road is best done that way............my own personal test track

Are you attending then you SLAG?

midden · « **Reply #57 on:** 19 July 2015, 11:02:13 pm »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 19 July 2015, 10:00:43 pm

if i may offer a slight change of route as this is my manor you slags .
cheltenham to winchcombe to toddington, turn right onto car manufacturers test road to Stow. go straight on to A436 and miss moreton, unless that's a tea stop.
the charlbury to burford road is best done that way............my own personal test track

no wonder you're a sadlonelygit

greenman · « **Reply #58 on:** 20 July 2015, 12:55:12 am »

That's a shame, I can't make this one, I'm having a family day at the races.
British super bikes at Thruxton.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #59 on:** 20 July 2015, 02:29:06 am »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 19 July 2015, 10:00:43 pm

if i may offer a slight change of route as this is my manor you slags .
cheltenham to winchcombe to toddington, turn right onto car manufacturers test road to Stow. go straight on to A436 and miss moreton, unless that's a tea stop.
the charlbury to burford road is best done that way............my own personal test track

I've refined the route a little:

Version2

I had considered via Winchcombe and Cleeve Hill down to Cheltenham, but decided to try to keep it more flowing. The Charlbury section will do for the tight B road stuff - especially bearing in mind we may have up to 10 bikes in this convoy!
I'm also thinking about the guys doing quite a distance just to get to the start point, so don't want it to get too long.

I've kept Moreton, as the A44 from Chipping Norton to there is a lovely stretch, good surface, winding A road. The route will be done anti-clockwise, partly because I think that the Charlbury section wants people to be fresh - the road has several places where it could easily catch out a tired rider!

Ah bugger, ignore the little loop at Amesbury! Just used the town as a waypoint.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #60 on:** 20 July 2015, 09:12:26 am »

Quote from: Punkstig on 17 July 2015, 10:34:00 am

For Harry and Daz- just found out its a mates birthday on the Saturday night so we shall be going down the pub, if I'm drunk enough you might get a cuddle in the middle of the night!
Hope you enjoy pizza btw cause I ain't cooking a proper meal!

Now we're talking!

chris.biker · « **Reply #61 on:** 20 July 2015, 10:36:31 pm »

I have read through this, but did not see a starting location or time. So sorry if I m being thick but could you state it for me. Cheers

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #62 on:** 20 July 2015, 10:58:54 pm »

Quote from: chris.biker on 20 July 2015, 10:36:31 pm

I have read through this, but did not see a starting location or time. So sorry if I m being thick but could you state it for me. Cheers

Sorry Chris, minor omission!

Meeting point is at J&S Accessories on the A40, OX29 4EN.

I'd suggest about 10am?

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #63 on:** 22 July 2015, 11:45:19 am »

It's a shame I'm at carfest that weekend, looks like a blast.

Red Ceri · « **Reply #64 on:** 23 July 2015, 09:27:21 am »

Just checked out the route, looks like I inadvertently did most of it yesterday from the A417 down to the A303 on my way from Pendine, pretty good run and some nice roads, should be fun

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #65 on:** 23 July 2015, 11:29:30 am »

Quote from: Red Ceri on 23 July 2015, 09:27:21 am

Just checked out the route, looks like I inadvertently did most of it yesterday from the A417 down to the A303 on my way from Pendine, pretty good run and some nice roads, should be fun

Wow, you really did come home by a convoluted route, didn't you

Skippernick · « **Reply #66 on:** 23 July 2015, 09:32:49 pm »

Add a bit to Bradford on Avon and pop into my Mum's garden opening and I'll serve you tea and cake if there is any left!

noggythenog · « **Reply #67 on:** 23 July 2015, 09:49:38 pm »

Cake

whats the numbers Nick....i make it 10 at the mo that's pretty good...hope it doesnt rain or it'll just be you

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #68 on:** 23 July 2015, 10:26:54 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 23 July 2015, 09:32:49 pm

Add a bit to Bradford on Avon and pop into my Mum's garden opening and I'll serve you tea and cake if there is any left!

We need guarantees!

Quote from: noggythenog on 23 July 2015, 09:49:38 pm

whats the numbers Nick....i make it 10 at the mo that's pretty good...hope it doesnt rain or it'll just be you

If it's going to piss down, all bets are off. A shower or two and we'll soldier on. We'll count on the day, as there are always some who have to drop out at the last minute for whatever reasons.

stevie-g1968 · « **Reply #69 on:** 25 July 2015, 09:51:38 am »

Im in, now it depends on how long this day will be as to wether il do it all , or have to bob off at some point.

nick, so what is the route ? I know the roads out this way quite well, but not sure of pee, poo and tea stops :rolleyesand I guess we had better factor in a couple of granny stops too for you know who...

stevie-g1968 · « **Reply #70 on:** 25 July 2015, 09:56:48 am »

Ive just seen where noggy's comming from

your nearer newyork than oxford

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #71 on:** 25 July 2015, 05:57:35 pm »

Quote from: stevie-g1968 on 25 July 2015, 09:51:38 am

Im in, now it depends on how long this day will be as to wether il do it all , or have to bob off at some point.

nick, so what is the route ? I know the roads out this way quite well, but not sure of pee, poo and tea stops :rolleyesand I guess we had better factor in a couple of granny stops too for you know who...

See route in reply #59 "Version2".

First stop probably Cirencester. Next stop Chippenham. Next one, service station on A303 at Amesbury. Any others as required. Possibly a couple of options to peel off early for those heading back east to get home. Once we get to Devizes, we're about half way, and headed back to complete the loop.

Chippenham or Devizes probably also give you early drop out options Stevie.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #72 on:** 25 July 2015, 09:04:55 pm »

just putting it out there, why don't we all go to thruxton for the BSB instead of a big ride out.........

Skippernick · « **Reply #73 on:** 26 July 2015, 08:42:14 am »

I can guarantee tea, only guarantee cake if you get there early enough. Garden opens 2.30, its some pounds to enter and then you have to pay for tea and cake. All proceeds go to Macmillan Nurses.

Nick

noggythenog · « **Reply #74 on:** 27 July 2015, 08:30:42 am »

Foc me 4 days until ill be setting off.

Been off a week & all it has done is pish down.

Can it pish for another week or am i guaranteeing myself more chance of sun on 01st and 02nd with every rainy day now $:\$