Hi Tony, sounds good to me. I'll also check with my mate who came to the last ride but isn't on the Forum. He's in Southend on Sea so may fancy looking at another pier for a day :-)
*See post 21 - what's the interest for 5/9/21?*
I noticed this morning that the Ace Café Brighton Burn Up is scheduled for Sunday 6th September. Whilst I don't particularly want to ride with that crew (and they don't leave the Ace until 10.30 anyway) I was thinking that it would be fun if we were to make a day of it ourselves, meeting (say) at Cobham Services on the M25 at 8.30 and then aiming to get to Brighton for 9.30ish; this is the time that Madeira Drive opens to motorbikes for the day, so we'll be able to park without any pressure to go hunting for spaces.
We can obviously then take advantage of the Ace’s itinerary for the day without actually riding down with them. There will also be thousands of bikes to gawp at (and lots of blokes in leather, if that’s your thing), plentiful food, good music and anything else that's planned for the day by others.
I'm aware that this is a bit early, but I thought if I started a thread now we can all get it in the diary and plan well ahead to make sure the date is protected. Who's up for it?
Here's a little vid from the 2018 event, showing the vibe at Brighton albeit with a bit of setting off from the Ace:
Attendees:
LTF
Red Steve (+ Andrew)
andy tims (+ tims jnr)
manganr
tz-uk73
Matt8500
DibbleCorse
sv-steve
I a n
dickbrowne
spareparts
MadeOfCheese
Interested parties for 5/9/21:
LTF
tz-uk73
Matt8500
Hi Tony, sounds good to me. I'll also check with my mate who came to the last ride but isn't on the Forum. He's in Southend on Sea so may fancy looking at another pier for a day :-)
Count me in please.
OK if my eldest lad comes? He rides a GSXR-750 pretty well, so won't hold anyone up.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I'm in Tony. You can all stop at mine for a cuppa on the way down if you want. I'm just off the A23. About 20 mins from Brighton.
Yes, of course, Andy.
Very kind, Ray, and we can think about that. However, given the likely numbers and the need to get there early in order to park up easily, I suspect that it'll be easier to meet at the services and then go straight on to Brighton.
Now, if you're offering dinner on the way home...
I think I can make this, subject to childcare.
Sorry just checked childcare - I have my son that weekend as school terms starts early sigh
Last edited by samswatch; 24th January 2020 at 11:55. Reason: change of plan
Hi
Think I can do this, have popped it in the calendar.
Dibs
Sounds like a good plan to me Tony!
Please stick my name down.
Put me down as a provisional Tony. I shall confirm for definite nearer to the time if that’s ok.
Why not. Count me in. The ride to the coast is always good!
I'll do my best, here's hoping that life doesn't get in the way. Thanks for arranging Tony!
Real shame! Hopefully we can do a few next year to make up for it.
Anybody up for this on 5th September this year? Just testing the water, really, as there may be a view that it's come round a little too early. That said, I'm sorely tempted.
ACE CAFE REUNION WEEKEND – BRIGHTON
I’m up for it yes. When I first said yes I had a rather nice Norton I could have used, somewhat downgraded to a triumph now, and if that sells I’ll be on a Fireblade.
I’ll check the diary when home, but yes would be great to meet up! Will be on the tangerine dream unless I swap it by then.
Can't make this due to conflicts, damn shame
Well, it looks like I'll be my first proper ride on the Tiger 900, which will make it a substantially more comfortable journey! Anyone else interested, on the basis that we go with last year's plan of meeting at Cobham services at 0830?
I guess it'll end up being weather-dependent on the day, but fingers crossed as it'll only just have transitioned into Autumn.
If I can make it, I’ll try and meet up with you down at Brighton.
Hmm.. tempting. Harley or Rocket?
Unfortunately I'll (hopefully) be in France for the whole of September so I won't be around for this one. I expect lots of pics though as I'm always in Brighton for this and it's an amazing day out.
Straight up, there's a BBQ Plancha outside ready to go and if anybody wants to camp in the paddock I'll leave the keys to the gate so they can. Otherwise, have fun and take pics just so I know what I missed!
Sounds good Tony… although I have a GS and you also have an ADV bike so two of us should be ok
I could carry that off I think Tony
BTW the Sunday Burn Up from Ace is cancelled…. Doesn’t stop us meeting for a ride though! Could still go to Brighton or somewhere else?
Dammit! I live in Brighton, right by Madeira Drive and I’m on dad duty all day. Might wander down with my son in the afternoon if the (car) tyre mobile repair guy arrives on time.
Well, the weather is looking a little more promising according to the forecasts, so with a bit of luck we can stick to the original plan (i.e. Cobham Services at 08.30), which will hopefully mean we can park up in Brighton somewhere that we can get away from easily when we want to.
Anyone else able to meet at Cobham is more than welcome. @tz-uk73, still up for it?
Oh, that's a shame. Mind you, the ride there would have been something of an anti-climax!
After a few hideous (and hideously busy) months I could do a stress relieving day off and a good ride out.
Unfortunately the stress continues unabated as we're moving into our new house this weekend. Typical!
Parking on the seafront is usually very well organised as Marshalls are there to allow only bikes onto the drive and the combination of decent bikers and HA in attendance means there’s never really an issue getting in and out safely.
RIAC
Did this happen?? I'm waiting for pics!
Never mind Tony. Family comes first. Theres always next time.
I'm sure someone will step up to the plate with pics to make us both jealous!