Topic: Memorial ride 2009

[STEM-VFR]

I've forgotten the route not gone fuggin blind 

[peeledballoon]

who's meeting at the Ace?

[Weaver]

I've forgotten the route not gone fuggin blind 

Sorry - we were trying to get out to check the route out so I just copied and pasted from Word post haste before i forgot!   
 
No road closures etc so far and teh Silver ball are expecting us.
 
Sadly it looks like we might need another intermediate leader as I will probably be in the Landy as my bike is definitely sick and no idea if we can fix it by next weekend.   
 
I'm gonna come even if it is in the car though!   

[Rabbit]

Hey all, sounds like something I will be doing over the next couple of years. Can't wait to get up and running and join you all, albeit as one the tortoises!
 
Things like the days out keep me going on the steep learning curve. I have decided to go down the road of CBT and restricted for 2 years. I think I am going to need as much ride practice as poss as the height thing does feel quite daunting at times!! I think the direct access would be hard straight off.
 
Anyway have a fab time on the 2nd and I look forward to getting out there with you all x
 
 

[Weaver]

You will be very welcome Rabbit and it's just the sort of ride out to give you decent practice on a variety of roads and at a pace with which you feel comfortable.
 
It's on the first Sunday in August each year.

[Rabbit]

Thanks Weaver, I will be one of the back markers for a few I would guess!
I desperately want to run before I can walk but my height has made me have to take stock and my sensible head is getting me through a very steep learning curve!
 
I will get my CBT under my belt by the end of August and will then be looking for as many rides out as poss to get loads of riding hours under my belt

[Mr Rizla]

anyone heard from Freckles recently?

[Mr Rizla]

                   1. Ginger
2. Sean
3. Ghost
4. BM BOB
5. Weaver  (Hehehe  forgot to say I was going!
6. RedOne
7. Trisckie
8. Snap
9. peeledballoon
10. eezyrida
11. jimc (happy to lead the rather swift tortoises)
12. Simon
13. BB
14.Stem
15. Grandma
16. ianxv1600 (I want to go on the bike too)
17.Bikerbeth
18) Ninjaboy
19) Mattp (I'll try and be on a bike but if not poss I'll be in car with my boy    )
20) Mr Rizla + Twitch (Subject to weather)
               

[Weaver]

1. Ginger  - reserve tail gunner advanced
2. Sean
3. Ghost - tail gunner advanced
4. Weaver  - intermediate leader
5. RedOne - intermediate tail gunner
6. Trisckie
7. Snap
8. peeledballoon
9. eezyrida
10. jimc -  pootle leader
11. Simon
12. BB
13.Stem  - advanced leader
14. Grandma
15.Bikerbeth
16. Ninjaboy
17. Mattp (I'll try and be on a bike but if not poss I'll be in car with my boy  )
18. Mr Rizla - pootle tail gunner + Twitch (Subject to weather)
             
That's the latest list though I understand Ghost is doubtful?  If so Ginger will be tail gunning the advanced group.
 
Can anyone else add or subtract themselves if they are coming/not coming please?  Ta much

[sparky]

1. Ginger  - reserve tail gunner advanced
2. Sean
3. Ghost - tail gunner advanced
4. Weaver  - intermediate leader
5. RedOne - intermediate tail gunner
6. Trisckie
7. Snap
8. peeledballoon
9. eezyrida
10. jimc -  pootle leader
11. Simon
12. BB
13.Stem  - advanced leader
14. Grandma
15.Bikerbeth
16. Ninjaboy
17. Mattp (I'll try and be on a bike but if not poss I'll be in car with my boy  )
18. Mr Rizla - pootle tail gunner + Twitch (Subject to weather)
19. sparky               
That's the latest list though I understand Ghost is doubtful?  If so Ginger will be tail gunning the advanced group.
 
Can anyone else add or subtract themselves if they are coming/not coming please?  Ta much

[Weaver]

Glad you can make it Sparky

[peeledballoon]

still not sure if i can make it but if i do, i'll be two up
 
i'm not clear of difference between advanced and intermeadiate groups - fast and slow?
 
and how many people are actually going?

[Snap]

There are 3 groups. Advanced, intermediate and the pootle group.

The advanced group is meant to be slightly faster than the intermediate group but the intermediate group riders' beg to differ. 

Actual numbers going?? Wont know actual numbers until we are there but we are estimating between 30-40 people.

[Mr Rizla]

Its such a shame, this years ride has only just finished, and we have another name to add to the list of riders we have lost, lets just make sure no other names get added in the coming months..