TZ bikers ride-out and GTG (see update in post #58)

[learningtofly]

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

[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.

[learningtofly]

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.

[mr noble]

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.

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.........

[MadeOfCheese]

Thanks for all the effort Tony - here's hoping I'm able to make the winning date!

[Gyp]

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!

[wileeeeeey]

Count me in please!

[learningtofly]

Count me in please!

[Matt8500]

Thanks Tony- will complete when home!

Matt

[darrenw]

I’ll just try and fit in around everyone else, as can’t commit that far in advance.


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[learningtofly]

Okay chaps, March 24th it is! Block it out in your diaries, and I'll now do some work on the route. I may well move to PM/email too, as I need to collate some info from everyone.

[baz1]

Cheers, just sold a Keis jacket because I found it a bit bulky, but those look like they may be a decent compromise for the riding I do these days.

[wileeeeeey]

Booked!

[DibbleCorse]

Hi, can you add me too please.

[learningtofly]

Hi, can you add me too please.

Yes, done.

[Red Steve]

Excellent. Works for me.

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[Gyp]

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

[learningtofly]

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

That could work out very nicely - I'll leave you to do the necessary

[Gyp]

That could work out very nicely - I'll leave you to do the necessary

I take it you mean I've got to murder Mrs Gyp and bury her under the patio?

Ok, I'm on it...

[learningtofly]

I take it you mean I've got to murder Mrs Gyp and bury her under the patio?

Ok, I'm on it...

I'll be in touch with everyone on the list in the OP over the course of next week. Really looking forward to this

[Matt8500]

Thanks again Tony- it’s in the diary!

[Red Steve]

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.

[learningtofly]

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.

I’d probably be up for that, Steve, as you’ll be fairly close to me and there’s no football on the Saturday.

[Red Steve]

I’d probably be up for that, Steve, as you’ll be fairly close to me and there’s no football on the Saturday.

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.

[learningtofly]

Sorry guys - just refining some of the detail with Ian, but I'll be contacting everyone over the next 2-3 days

[Gyp]

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.

[learningtofly]

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.

No worries - you have my details so just let me know nearer the time.

[learningtofly]

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?

[Red Steve]

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.

[learningtofly]

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.

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.

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.

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

[wileeeeeey]

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 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.

[learningtofly]

I think I’ll stick with Google Maps

[berin]

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 (confirmed)
darrenw
DibbleCorse (confirmed)
E_2_Right-Force
greenandblack
Gyp (confirmed provisionally)
I a n (confirmed)
inspector gadget (confirmed)
JohnB4
Joyce
learningtofly (confirmed!!)
lew07
MadeOfCheese (confirmed)
manganr (confirmed)
Matt8500 (confirmed)
ralphy
Red Steve (confirmed)
Saint-Just
samswatch
SimonH
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
Ducati 5
Aprilia 1
KTM 1
Triumph 2
CCM 1
Honda 1

Make sure the CCM rider has breakdown cover!

[MadeOfCheese]

Make sure the CCM rider has breakdown cover!

Outrageous slur!

[berin]

Since it's possible that it might still be a little chilly, TZ'ers wishing to stay warm may want to consider a heated base layer

http://avade.co.uk/

Are very good, no wiring to the bike needed and about 6 hr battery life


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[learningtofly]

Okay guys - slight change of plan after I ascertained that On Yer Bike doesn't reopen on Sundays until late April

Instead of OYB, then, I've arranged for reserved seating and plentiful pastries and croissants at the 94 Coffee Shop, which is known as being biker-friendly (and certainly is, after speaking at length today with the owner). They have a Facebook page here. The slide deck has now been amended (you already have the link from my recent PM) together with the route files/map, and the venue was on the original route anyway - it's just a mile or two on from OYB. However, @manganr and @wileeeeeey take note, because this is now where you'll be meeting us (we'll be there from 1045 - 11.30).

I know it's not quite the OYB vibe, but in a way it's a better option as many of us won't know each other and it will give us a chance to have a bit of a chat. Hope that's okay, as it seemed a better option than trying to rearrange for a Saturday.

[wileeeeeey]

However, @manganr and @wileeeeeey take note, because this is now where you'll be meeting us (we'll be there from 1045 - 11.00)

Thank you for the mention, that would have completely passed me by. It also that looks much more up my street than OYB and I can start the day with a nice treat!

[learningtofly]

However, @manganr and @wileeeeeey take note, because this is now where you'll be meeting us (we'll be there from 1045 - 11.00 11.30).

Thank you for the mention, that would have completely passed me by. It also that looks much more up my street than OYB and I can start the day with a nice treat!

(and apologies for the typo - we’ll be there until 11.30)

[wileeeeeey]

(and apologies for the typo - we’ll be there until 11.30)

Thank you!

[baz1]

Since it's possible that it might still be a little chilly, TZ'ers wishing to stay warm may want to consider a heated base layer

http://avade.co.uk/

Are very good, no wiring to the bike needed and about 6 hr battery life


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Not seen those before, any idea how big the heating panels are?

[berin]

Not seen those before, any idea how big the heating panels are?

A decent size, not as good as a Warm n Safe wired in jacket but great for keeping the chill off. I use it when I'm out on the dirt bike mostly.

[Matt8500]

Thanks Tony, looking forward to it- just hope the weather is better than today!!

[learningtofly]

Thanks Tony, looking forward to it- just hope the weather is better than today!!

Ditto, Matt!

[Matt8500]

Strange as names are showing up in WhatsApp for me?

[Matt8500]

Looking forward to it, he says sitting listening to the lashing rain- I hope the forecast is right!


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[wileeeeeey]

I'm going to be that "one guy" and double check something basic. Apologies.

I have down to be at 94 Coffee Shop in HP18 0JD at 11.45am for a coffee/food break. I was going to meet you guys when you stop there.

Is this still correct if you guys are eating breakfast at 10am?

[learningtofly]

I'm going to be that "one guy" and double check something basic. Apologies.

I have down to be at 94 Coffee Shop in HP18 0JD at 11.45am for a coffee/food break. I was going to meet you guys when you stop there.

Is this still correct if you guys are eating breakfast at 10am?

We’re due at 94 Coffee Shop at 10.45, and that’s going to be our breakfast stop. The plan is to leave there at 11.30.

I think it’s all set out pretty clearly on the slides, so it may be worth having a look at them again.

[wileeeeeey]

We’re due at 94 Coffee Shop at 10.45, and that’s going to be our breakfast stop. The plan is to leave there at 11.30.

I think it’s all set out pretty clearly on the slides, so it may be worth having a look at them again.

Perfect, makes sense. Thank you.

[learningtofly]

Perfect, makes sense. Thank you.

Great - see you there

[Red Steve]

Having attended a speed awareness course this morning (35 in a 30) my pace will certainly be leisurely to say the least

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