Reply With QuoteDid the other thread end up choosing a destination for the ride out?
I recall it being Oxford/Cotswolds way, which will be too far away from me to do a ride out, sadly.
Need to know where it is please.
Following the first thread to get expressions of interest, this poll is to determine which day in March we go for. Please indicate ALL the dates that you can make, and we'll go with the most popular once it looks like we have all the submissions we're going to get.
Once we've pinned down the date (now set for March 24th) I'll finalise the route and starting/stopping points. I'll also be asking everyone to complete a questionnaire on Google Forms, which will help me to pin down some detail, collate some info (mobile numbers, ICE details, etc), and clarify some exclusions from liability.
This is the list of attendees as it stands, so let me know if you want to be added - obviously, though, I appreciate that the route itself will probably result in some withdrawals now that it's been firmed up. (Note that I'll refine the list as people either confirm attendance or otherwise.)
100thmonkey
Andy Tims (confirmed)
berin (confirmed)
Chinnock
darrenw
DibbleCorse
E_2_Right-Force
greenandblack (confirmed provisionally)
Gyp (in the MX-5 with SWMBO)
hhhh
I a n (confirmed)
inspector gadget
JohnB4
Joyce
learningtofly (confirmed!!)
lew07
MadeOfCheese (confirmed)
manganr (confirmed)
Matt8500 (confirmed)
ralphy
Red Steve (confirmed)
Saint-Just
samswatch
SimonH (confirmed)
skmark (confirmed)
Spareparts (confirmed)
Stanford
sv-steve (confirmed)
Thewatchbloke (confirmed)
tz-uk73
Vanguard
wileeeeeey (confirmed)
And bikes, just as a point of interest...
BMW 7
Triumph 5
Ducati 5
Aprilia 1
KTM 1
CCM 1
Honda 1
Did the other thread end up choosing a destination for the ride out?
I recall it being Oxford/Cotswolds way, which will be too far away from me to do a ride out, sadly.
Need to know where it is please.
As per the OP, although it's looking like the home counties in some form or another. I've not had any other route proposals, I'm afraid.Originally Posted by mr noble
Did the other thread end up choosing a destination for the ride out?
I recall it being Oxford/Cotswolds way, which will be too far away from me to do a ride out, sadly.
Need to know where it is please.
Count me in please!
Thanks Tony- will complete when home!
Matt
Sorry to be difficult, but I won't be able to commit without knowing where it will be.
If its an Oxford thing, for example, 2.5 hours to get there, 4 hours ride out and 2.5h home, would make it double to longest I've ever done in a single day, so I would probably not be up for it, sadly.
If its around the roads of Norfolk or Suffolk.........
Thanks for all the effort Tony - here's hoping I'm able to make the winning date!
Currently I can make any/all of those, however as there are a number of home/work things that may impact, I'll not vote as I can't commit as such.
If I can make whatever date is chosen, I'll endeavour to be there!
March 31st is Mothers day (and the first day of British summer time incidentally) and 17th is St Patrick's Day, so I won't be able make either of those but the rest are fine
All good for me with the exception of the 9th.
Dates ok for me are 3rd - 7th - 9th - 10th- 16th - 17th - poss 24th and poss 31st , Cheers, John B4 (oh and ta for setting this up!)
Ditto!
I’ll just try and fit in around everyone else, as can’t commit that far in advance.
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Booked!
Hi, can you add me too please.
Excellent. Works for me.
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I'm now at a do in Bedford and staying over on the 23rd.
If Mrs Gyp is with me we'll be in the car. If not, I'll bring the bike and join in if the route works out
I take it you mean I've got to murder Mrs Gyp and bury her under the patio?That could work out very nicely - I'll leave you to do the necessary
Ok, I'm on it...
Thanks again Tony- it’s in the diary!
Due to the distance involved in getting from home to the anticipated starting point, I'll be riding up on the Saturday afternoon and staying overnight in a hotel in High Wycombe. If anyone is local and fancies a beer & a bite to eat on Saturday night let me know.
Cheers,
Steve.
Cheers Tony, myself and my mate who's riding up from Southend on Sea will be staying at a small guest house/hotel on Priory Road, HP13 6SL Apparently it's close to the centre so should be an easy stroll to find a restaurant/pub.
Okay, full details now sent to everyone on the list with the exception of @DarrenW and @DibbleCorse. Guys, please clear some message space in order that I can send you the details.
One thing I must stress - you do need to complete/submit the form if you want to participate as it has some important disclaimers.
Thanks in advance, all
Tony, I appreciate the effort that you (and others) have put into this but I will not/cannot complete the Google form.Okay, full details now sent to everyone on the list with the exception of @DarrenW and @DibbleCorse. Guys, please clear some message space in order that I can send you the details.
One thing I need to stress - if you don't complete and submit the Google form as per the request , you won't hear further from me and I'll be taking your name off the list.
Thanks in advance, all
I understand the reason for a simple disclaimer (page 1) for your own protection and for some basic contact information which I would be prepared to provide, but I would expect anyone taking part to take responsibility for having ICE contact details on their person (phone, wallet etc.) but I find the rest a bit intrusive, particularly as I don't know what security exists around the data...as for which bike I might be riding on the day...
Well, I'd much rather that you had PM'd me about this, but fair enough (although centrally collated contact and ICE information is to my mind a good thing should the worst happen). I'll take you off the list - feel free to have a rethink at any time, though.
Update: I've now made a couple of the questions optional, not that I think there was a problem with them in the first place.
Sorry, Inbox now cleared.
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You all need to get onto Seiya quickly before they sell out of these:
https://www.seiyajapan.com/collectio...imited-edition
Perhaps a limited edition TZ-MC is in the offing?
"A man of little significance"
These watches with wonky dates, eh?
"A man of little significance"
Is anyone having problems uploading the route's gpx file to a garmin sat nav? I can upload it to my BMW nav6 (Garmin) but once its on there it tells me the route is 202 miles and will take 7hr 20 mins! When I examine the route it looks like parts of it have been changed, for instance it takes in part of the M40. Very odd.
I know google have changed their map sharing now so if you put a route url into https://mapstogpx.com/ it just comes up with an error so I can't even generate my own gpx file. I've tried uploading the gpx file with base camp but although it says it's successful it doesn't appear in trip planner or tracks on the Nav6.
Anybody know any workarounds to get the route uploaded correctly? Or even how to do it correctly as it could be operator error!
Will do Tony, uploading routes is all new to me too
Will do Tony, uploading routes is all new to me too
I'm testing some new file formats with Duncan ... we'll get this sorted shortly.
I'm using ITN Converter which is free and should be able to load the files I uploaded and export in the format of your choice.
If you confirm the format that works - I'll share on this thread.
ITN Converter ...
http://www.benichou-software.com/ind...emid=2&lang=en
The route imported pretty well to my Garmin basecamp (but needed to be recalculated). The only sections needing correction being the start and finish where it decided to take the M40.
It might be worth checking the routing settings on your satnav (e.g. fastest, curvy, avoidances etc.) as they will affect how it calculates a route.
Last edited by Stanford; 5th February 2019 at 22:31.
Well, we're up to 11 18 so far, which is a great number already. However, with a really good route and multiple joining points we can certainly accommodate a lot more. If you still fancy joining us, you all now have the slide deck with the route details together with the Google form which you'll need to complete as well.
I'll be setting up a WhatsApp group over the weekend, by the way. Oh, and more than half the bikes so far are BMW's interestingly :)
I've filled out the form, but attendance is 50/50 at best as we would be on the way back from a Saturday night away.
Getting Mrs Gyp to agree to going away for the weekend on the bike then get up early enough on the Sunday after a night on the lash is a big ask.
Just one thing worth adding - I intend speaking to the H Cafe in order to give them early warning of our attendance given that it's going to be a Sunday afternoon. It would obviously be helpful to have a reasonable idea of numbers in order to do that, though.
Oh, and I've just taken delivery of an Ion Air Pro 3 which I picked up very cheaply on Amazon Marketplace. I'll try and work out how to use it between now and 24/3
Anyone else planning to shoot any footage?
I've often considered an action camera and for £100 this seems a good buy. I'll be interested to see the footage after the ride.
Oh, and I've just taken delivery of an Ion Air Pro 3 which I picked up very cheaply on Amazon Marketplace. I'll try and work out how to use it between now and 24/3
Anyone else planning to shoot any footage?
I ride with a GoPro but only in case I have an accident. I have no editing skills at all and never review the footage unless something happens. It's great for insurance claims.Just one thing worth adding - I intend speaking to the H Cafe in order to give them early warning of our attendance given that it's going to be a Sunday afternoon. It would obviously be helpful to have a reasonable idea of numbers in order to do that, though.
Oh, and I've just taken delivery of an Ion Air Pro 3 which I picked up very cheaply on Amazon Marketplace. I'll try and work out how to use it between now and 24/3
Anyone else planning to shoot any footage?
Yes, £99 - however, an external mic, the Ion mount pack (needed to mount it on the helmet side) and a memory card have taken it to about £140 in total. Anyway, it still seems good value compared to a GoPro.
Yes, that was my primary reason for buying it too (and I have zero editing experience). On the ride, though it would be rude not to
I'm pleased to report after a few evenings of struggle I've actually managed to get the route uploaded to my Nav6 with it being changed during the process!
Many thanks to Stanford and I a n
Thanks Tony, have completed the form.
Apologies if this has already been covered and without wishing to over complicate (particularly for you), but would be keen to know locations of others for potential "ride in"... I'll be coming up from the New Forest area so a bit of company along the way wouldn't hurt if anyone else feels the same.
Download the gpx file, rename it to .gpx by removing the .htm suffix it downloads with. Open it in BaseCamp, it will look as though it’s just a series of waypoints connected by straight lines, probably because it was created with different maps. Double click the route in BaseCamp and ask it to recalculate, view it to make sure it looks right, then send it to your device.
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