Regional Meet - Wales

[Carport]

I am trying to sort out a trail-ride for us around Wales. It will be led by Paul (no internet access) but we will have to restrict the numbers to ten as a lot of the lanes are too small and narrow to accomadate 20 or so big trailies (it's not Salisbury Plain).

Anyone interested will need decent tyres and ideally some off-road experience. Don't get me wrong, it won't be an Enduro just a quiet trail ride. The ride would probably be approx 100 miles of trail and tarmac.

cheers, Bob

Which bit of Wales are we looking at and is Paul, Paul Lear?

[boboneleg]

I am trying to sort out a trail-ride for us around Wales. It will be led by Paul (no internet access) but we will have to restrict the numbers to ten as a lot of the lanes are too small and narrow to accomadate 20 or so big trailies (it's not Salisbury Plain).

Anyone interested will need decent tyres and ideally some off-road experience. Don't get me wrong, it won't be an Enduro just a quiet trail ride. The ride would probably be approx 100 miles of trail and tarmac.

cheers, Bob

[Carport]

Bit busy this month with work and wedding.

I come off shift work 1st May, so I'll be free most weekends then 8)

[fewtrees]

So we can publish this on the site as a regular meetup/rideout we'll need to know the following:

Where do you want it?
When
A meet or ride or both
Any extra details or a contact username for more information

If you know of a good venue, let everyone know..

If you're interested - let everyone know..

[jvaughan]

If there is a south Wales meeting, I will probably pop along. Just the excuse to visit the parents 8)

[McVicar]

If you're not too far West I'm sure some of us South West boys will be up for a rideout sometime. If you're not too far over the bridge we are having a run to Minehead on Sunday morning and you are welcome to come along.

[DaveS]

Yep I'd up for the South Wales meets as well.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

I'm always happy to meet up for a (road) ride, or maybe sometime a (really easy) off-road one!?! Finding a mutually convenient date can be tricky. Maybe when the weather warms a little we can meet at Severn View Services (Aust) or Chepstow sometime and ride to Abergavenny. Some interesting, twisty roads in that area.

[Carport]

I'd be up for that :D

[McVicar]

Any time. Just copy your post to the South West section as well as the Wales section whenever you fancy it.

[romeo one]

I`m in.

[Sharribee]

If my shifts allow I would be willing to come along

[Boxer Dog]

Yes. Did the Chepstow to Abergavenny road last Wednesday. Not on the AT though was on the company Deauville. I also was under strict instructions to run it in as it was brand new and wasn't supposed to go over 5000 revs. Might have gone a little bit over!

Wouldn't mind trying on the Africa Twin

[jvaughan]

Yes. Did the Chepstow to Abergavenny road last Wednesday. Not on the AT though was on the company Deauville. I also was under strict instructions to run it in as it was brand new and wasn't supposed to go over 5000 revs. Might have gone a little bit over!

Wouldn't mind trying on the Africa Twin

That is a very good route. Another is from Abergavenny, up over the Keepers to my home town of Blaenavon, Then Brynmawr, and over to Crick. Then swing left, and head out to Brecon, back over the A470, Storey Arms, past the resevoirs to Merthyr, up over to Herwain (sp), over the mountain at Mountain Ash, through the valleys and eventually emerge at either bridge-end or if you want a shorter route, Pontyprydd, then on to Cardiff

[Rolo]

me toooo

[Dee Duble Yuh]

If we can agree when, why not run up to Abergavenny. Those who travelled a long way - or if it's getting late - can ride back along the faster roads. Otherwise we can go on to Blaenavon, Brynmawr etc. From Brecon people can again choose the direct route home or take the longer route to Hirwaun, over the Rhigos Mountain to Mountain Ash etc.

Hmm. Rather than fix a date now, would it be better to keep an eye on the weather forecasts over the next few weekends?

[DaveS]

Yep I'm up for that... if we make it around a 10'sih start then it should be a bit warmer... and perhaps find a burger bar or something for lunch.

[McVicar]

I'll be there. Tidy. :D

[Boxer Dog]

Count me in

[Darkenbad]

I'll have some of that action; what about a North Wales run later in the year, camping at Capel, blast over to Anglesey be a nice run round the big hills.


PK

[McVicar]

Oh yes now we're talking.

[DaveS]

Some come on you Welsh tarts... when are we having this run out then?

[MacP]

Yeah come on guys...
Saturday / Sundays should be free for the next few weeks - no point watching the 6 nations now...

Sorry that was a cheap shot! I'm still floating about in Forest of Dean and if I'm about I'll get the teas for that last remark! :D

[Boxer Dog]

Lets help them out.

What about the 19th February 2006.

10:00hrs at some suitable venue along the WYE VALLEY LINK ROAD in CHEPSTOW just off the M48 after the old Severn Crossing.

Then one you of local chaps (or chappesses) can devise use a nice little route OR we could just make it up as we go along!

[DaveS]

Mrs S says I'm allowed out providing I'm good.

[McVicar]

Right, so thats us South West boys in then.

[romeo one]

OK I`am in on the Welsh side so long as I can stand next to Boxer Dog cos I`am only 5` 5",Mabel, Carport , Rolo,Dee W U ,where are you I need some support ?

[Boxer Dog]

OK I`am in on the Welsh side so long as I can stand next to Boxer Dog cos I`am only 5` 5",Mabel, Carport , Rolo,Dee W U ,where are you I need some support ?

That's you coming up with a suitable route then.

You are welcome to stand by me and make me look tall.

[Carport]

Yep, I should be able to come and play 8)

[Boxer Dog]

That makes 5. Lets see if we can get a few more.

[Darkenbad]

OK, so lets have the route; so we can suss a good place to meet, no point in going to Chepstow just to come back into Wales. :hello1: :hello1:

[Carport]

How about,

Chepstow - Tintern - Monmouth - Skenfrith - Abergavenny is 37 miles.

I guess the weather then comes into play, if it's crap head south back to M4 and home, or if it's tidy weather continue on to Brecon - Merthyr -Ystrad -Crumlin - Pontypool - Usk - Caerleon - M4 at Newport. 115 miles

[Sharribee]

OK I`am in on the Welsh side so long as I can stand next to Boxer Dog cos I`am only 5` 5",Mabel, Carport , Rolo,Dee W U ,where are you I need some support ?

Sorry the 19th is the only weekend this month that I am working and no-one will swap with me. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[boboneleg]

Only just seen this, unfortunately I am trail riding the day before (small bikes) otherwise this would have been right up my street. Maybe we'll get another chance.

cheers guys.

[Boxer Dog]

Only just seen this, unfortunately I am trail riding the day before (small bikes) otherwise this would have been right up my street. Maybe we'll get another chance.

cheers guys.

ARE YOU ONLY ALLOWED OUT ONE DAY A WEEK?

[romeo one]

How about I meet you english folks at the layby off the M4 going into chepstow,at 9.30 19/02/06.we then take the A48 to the coldra roundabout where we meet carport + anyone else at about 10.00 ,onto the SDR.around the back of Newport to join the M4 at jct28,off at jct32 to meet ( mabel if she can change shifts) Dee W U ,rolo, +( yes you guessed it ) anyone else at approx 10.30,northbound up the A470 until we get right to the top where there`s a very good tea ,coffee,bacon butty,trailer.Many introductions and cups of tea/coffee later we could head off in the direction of crickhowll,and into Abergavenny bus park,loads of bikers there on sundays,another cup of tea/coffee,(public toilets on site ).From abergavenny down the A4042 wich will take us to jct25 M4 where you can head east or west and home.

Chepstow to Chepstow taking this route is 120 miles
If it`s too much let me know.

[Boxer Dog]

Sounds good to me.

[Carport]

sounds good. 8)

[McVicar]

Sounds like a plan. I love foreign trips.

[boboneleg]

Only just seen this, unfortunately I am trail riding the day before (small bikes) otherwise this would have been right up my street. Maybe we'll get another chance.

cheers guys.

ARE YOU ONLY ALLOWED OUT ONE DAY A WEEK?

No, but i'll be too f*ck*d to ride the next day as well even if it's only on tarmac.... :shock:

[Carport]

Sounds like a plan. I love foreign trips.

Don't forget your passport boyo!

[Sharribee]

:( :( :( No bugger will swap with me, enjoy the ride hopefully join you on the next one

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Sorry I have a prior commitment that day too. Next time...

[romeo one]

just been out on the bike first time since boxing day,god it was cold the trips off if it drops below 8c,

[Boxer Dog]

just been out on the bike first time since boxing day,god it was cold the trips off if it drops below 8c,

???You live in Wales and you are worried about the weather????

[McVicar]

just been out on the bike first time since boxing day,god it was cold the trips off if it drops below 8c,

8c Thats bloody tropical for February. Even my missus was out on her naked speed triple today. She says you're a Wuss but I couldn't possibly comment. :roll:

[romeo one]

sorry I panicked,




is 5c ok?

[DaveS]

just been out on the bike first time since boxing day,god it was cold the trips off if it drops below 8c,

Now come on..... I've been riding in temps as low as -3.5C so my trip computer tells me. That's cold, +5C feels positively tropical at the moment.

[DaveS]

sorry I panicked,




is 5c ok?

Just about....
We'll let you off. :mrgreen:

[boboneleg]

OK, trail riding trip is cancelled as we can do that anytime. I will meet the others from this side of the bridge nr Chepstow at 09.30. I have a mate who lives in Barry -

off at jct32 to meet ( mabel if she can change shifts) Dee W U ,rolo, +( yes you guessed it ) anyone else at approx 10.30,

- where will you meet on jct 32 ? so i can tell him (that's a big jct/roundabout there.

[Rolo]

Sorry guys, I can,t make this one. I'll be all at sea :cry: Enjoy.

[romeo one]

I`ll try and rece the area this week and look for somewhere suitable.

[boboneleg]

How about the Esso garage next to Asda off the Coryton roundabout.

[boboneleg]

Dave S and the rest of the South west boys. Can I confirm that we are meeting in the layby heading up to Chepstow just off jct2 M48 (the old M4).

[DaveS]

Don't mind where we meet.

Just tell me where to be and I'll be there. ;-)

Aust services, layby's anywhere. :mrgreen:

[Boxer Dog]

Sounds fine to me. Can we say 10am

[boboneleg]

I think Romeo one already suggested 09.30 at the Chepstow layby, don't want to confue things.. :lol:

[Carport]

Romeo One,

I'll meet you at the 1st roundabout on the SDR (next rounabout after the Coldra) at about 9:45-10:00.

[jvaughan]

cannot make it ... Next one people.... when the weather is warmer, and Ive lost a bit of weight and can fit back into my biking trousers !

Seriously though ..... its Rugby Season, much more important than Biking, and especially as I have tickets to all of the Millenium Stadium Games :) 8)

[romeo one]

How about the Esso garage next to Asda off the Coryton roundabout.


So long as you know where it is as I don`t,you could lead when we get to that point.


9.30am at the layby on the dual carrigeway leading into Chepstow from the M48

[boboneleg]

How about the Esso garage next to Asda off the Coryton roundabout.


So long as you know where it is as I don`t,you could lead when we get to that point.


9.30am at the layby on the dual carrigeway leading into Chepstow from the M48

OK, seems good to me, is everyone else OK with that ?...... Now just pray for decent weather. :D

[Boxer Dog]

OK. See you there

[McVicar]

Boxer,do you want to meet me at Sedgemoor services at 9.00am. DaveS Weston junction 21 at 9.05am.

[Boxer Dog]

Sorted. I'll be there. Meet you on the petrol forecourt

[DaveS]

Boxer,do you want to meet me at Sedgemoor services at 9.00am. DaveS Weston junction 21 at 9.05am.

I'll be at the roundabout junction 21 at 9:05.
Just come up the slip road, I'll join on and we'll go straight down the other side.
Can't wait now.

[Darkenbad]

OK, have I got this right; SW boys meeting at Chepstow 0900ish - Welsh based guys meeting at the ESSO garage M4 J32 Coryton - 1030?


PK

[romeo one]

the trip route and times are on page 3 post 3,the weather for sunday is 10c and sunny

[McVicar]

Pete, consider yourself told. :(

[Darkenbad]

Should be a fun outing. :tongue3:

[Boxer Dog]

AH. Might be backing out of this one.

Bike started bellowing out black smoke so went to V & J to be told it is a Carb problem and they may be able to get it done by Sat but depends on parts!!!

I will let you know

[boboneleg]

AH. Might be backing out of this one.

Bike started bellowing out black smoke so went to V & J to be told it is a Carb problem and they may be able to get it done by Sat but depends on parts!!!

I will let you know

Ohh big poo, cross fingers and everything else. :D

[DaveS]

AH. Might be backing out of this one.

Bike started bellowing out black smoke so went to V & J to be told it is a Carb problem and they may be able to get it done by Sat but depends on parts!!!

I will let you know

Yep bad news mate.
Sounds like the classic sticking choke problem to me.

[Sharribee]

I am starting my 6 long days tomorrow, so you all have a lovely ride and try not to fall off especially around cardiff - don't want to see any of you lot in casualty.

[Boxer Dog]

AH. Might be backing out of this one.

Bike started bellowing out black smoke so went to V & J to be told it is a Carb problem and they may be able to get it done by Sat but depends on parts!!!

I will let you know

Yep bad news mate.
Sounds like the classic sticking choke problem to me.

Yeah, that sounds about it cos at rest in netural the revs kept jumping to around 3000 instead of about 1200

[Boxer Dog]

Official Non Attendance Notice.

Sorry Guys, Bike won't be ready for the weekend and the RMX 250 just won't be up to it!!

Hope you all have a good time and count me in for the next one.

[fewtrees]

Right chaps & ladies.. We now have a Calendar (http://www.xrv.org.uk/event_manager/events.php) for you to put your meetup/rideout dates into or any other event you'd like to put in there (including Birthdays :-)).. It's there for you guys to advertise and organise your trips/meetups/rideouts so go ahead, don't be shy and use it..

[McVicar]

Calling Romeo One, Calling Romeo One. As Boxer Dog was our guide from good old Blighty where exactly is this layby on the way to Chepstow.

[Carport]

I guess the layby in question is the first one you come to on the A466(wye valley link road)

Take the first exit for Chepstow just as you come off the Severn Bridge(the old one) and follow signs for Chepstow. You should then be on the A466(long straight bit of dual carriageway). Cruise the layby's until you find something to take your fancy.

Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou?

[Carport]

Official Non Attendance Notice.

Sorry Guys, Bike won't be ready for the weekend and the RMX 250 just won't be up to it!!

Hope you all have a good time and count me in for the next one.

Thats a shame BD, next time maybe.

So who is definitely coming Sunday?

1.Me :hello2:

[romeo one]

:roll: ok I`ll say this slowly,for those on the english side,ride over the old severn bridge up to the roundabout take the exit to Chepstow,you should now be on a three lane road, about half a mile up heading towards chepstow in a LAYBY you will see a short bald ( look at my avatar ) bloke in red riding gear standing next to a black @,I never was much for colour coordinating, yes that will be me.see you at 9.30 give or take .

[DaveS]

me me me me I'll be there.....

[McVicar]

I'll be there looking out for little red riding hood. :lol:

[boboneleg]

I'm coming.............ooooops, I mean I'll be there.

[PaulH]

Fella's,
Sorry to have to leave you all at the Newport Jct, but the ol' AT was not well. Fine on slow speeds, but definately on its last legs when I opened the throttle.

I managed to get back across the bridge, at all of 50mph... (there were ramblers moving faster than me!) :shock: ...

When I made it back to England and gave it a handful, it seemed to clear and plenty of welly seemed to improve things... Which made me think that maybe there was some crap in the carb. that I had blasted out :P .

but oh no, it didn't last long before it started playing up again.

Anyway, back home, tank off, fuel pump off and striped, and guess what... knackered contacts... just like soooo many other AT's! :roll:

So I'm in the market for one of Dave's replacements...!!

Shame I never managed to complete the run, but good to meet a few of you, and I hope you all had a good day... (don't rub it in tho').
It was probably a good job I turned back when I did because I expect I would have stopped completely when the fuel level dropped below carb height.
Ho hum.

Hopefully see ya'll again sometime.

Regards,
Paul.

[romeo one]

paul shame you had to turn back, :( I must hold the record for the worst weather ride out in the history of this website,can`t say anymore or I might start crying,I`ll let the others tell you what it was like. Mabel you did the right thing going to work.

[Carport]

Agreed - Crap weather but glad I came along though. Nice to put faces to names and get out for a blast.

See you all again soon.

(thanks for the tea & biscuits Paul)

[Darkenbad]

It wasn't that bad! had a great time personally; good to see the faces behind the dodgy avatars. Looking forward to the next run.

Roy get yourself booked on the Horizons meet, come to that everyone get booked in; it will be good craic with the added bonus of a blast round the Peak District.

Nice run good to see you all.


PK

[DaveS]

Yep.... interesting ride out..... sunshine, thick fog, sleet, rain, and in some places quite cold.

And where did we stop for a bite to eat half way up a bloody mountain in the sleet and fog. We found the burger van though. :mrgreen:

By my trip computer we did 196 miles.. quite an outing for 1/2 day!!!

[McVicar]

Yeah, good ride out with nice people. Weather was alright apart from where we stopped for a sarnie. Although it is February so what did we expect. Pete will look at the HU gig although my name is Steve not Roy. :) See you all again soon.

[boboneleg]

Gone

[Carport]

Is it just me who can't see the pics?

[boboneleg]

gone

[PaulH]

Its not just you... I can't see the pics either :(

Not that I want to see them anyway.... didn't I say 'Don't rub it in'....
... they better not have been Chocolate Hobnobs, that'd really pee me off...

....Atho' I was tucked up in my nice warm garage whilst you fella's were battlin' through the snow... :P

[McVicar]

Come on Bob, sort the piccies out. :P

[boboneleg]

I think there must be a problem with the hosting site that I use for the pics, I'll try again later.

Who do you lot use? perhaps I should try someone else. :(

[Carport]

Just upload them to this site, click on 'pictures' up the top and follow the instructions.

[Darkenbad]

Yeah, good ride out with nice people. Weather was alright apart from where we stopped for a sarnie. Although it is February so what did we expect. Pete will look at the HU gig although my name is Steve not Roy. :) See you all again soon.

Apologies Steve, having a senior moment; where the bleeding hell Roy came from I don't know; just glad it wasn't the Mrs last night. !


PK

[McVicar]

Yeah, good ride out with nice people. Weather was alright apart from where we stopped for a sarnie. Although it is February so what did we expect. Pete will look at the HU gig although my name is Steve not Roy. :) See you all again soon.

Apologies Steve, having a senior moment; where the bleeding hell Roy came from I don't know; just glad it wasn't the Mrs last night. !


PK
No problem mate. I think it was because there were two Roys on the Skye trip. I think your missus would have been worried had you been shouting out Roy last night. :o

[McVicar]

Weather started off fine.
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1714
Then got a little bit dodgy.
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1715
Then it got better again.
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1716

There endeth the weather report for South Wales

[Sharribee]

Looks like a fun day out, I am envious despite the weather although its hardly surprising thats what the weather is like in wales especially in the mountains. Needless to say you would have had a better than me. I spent it with lots of people complaining of belly ache. :? Hopefully will make the next one.

[DaveS]

My pics:

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1722
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1723
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1724
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1725
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1726
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1727
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1728
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1729
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1730
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1731

[boboneleg]

Well done dave and Steve, at least someone got their pics up... :shock:

[boboneleg]

As well as some nice riding (despite the weather) there was also some nice munching going on.

Coryton services.........no munching here.........

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1732

Dave inspects my bike for dirt...........

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1733

We moved onto a layby on the A470 between Merthyr and Brecon, plenty of munching going on here...............

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1734

[boboneleg]

Interesting trying to eat your bacon roll while snow is falling in it.......

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1735

We moved onto Abergavenny and stopped for another tea/coffee.....

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1736

The drinks were bought by our run leader Andrew (Romeo one) who then supplied us with biscuits from his topbox......what a star.

Andrew is at the back...........

http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1737

A good time was had by all apart from those who broke down, better luck next time....... :D

[Boxer Dog]

Sorry I missed it. My AT should be back this coming week. Horray!

[Dee Duble Yuh]

So how about agreeing a date for the next ride? Maybe next time we'll explore some of those back roads Chepstow-Monmouth-Abergavenny-Brecon that I mentioned before?

Are there any dates in March you CAN'T make? Not 19 March for me. Any shift workers who can rule out certain dates? Saturdays or Sundays?

[Carport]

So how about agreeing a date for the next ride? Maybe next time we'll explore some of those back roads Chepstow-Monmouth-Abergavenny-Brecon that I mentioned before?

Are there any dates in March you CAN'T make? Not 19 March for me. Any shift workers who can rule out certain dates? Saturdays or Sundays?

18th & 19th no good for me, OK all the other dates.

[Sharribee]

Cant do 4,5 or the Sat after

[jvaughan]

Sooo envious, next time ....

Bike willbe back on Thursday, so will be looking for an excuse to put some miles on it and test the autocom.

Plus my mate just boght a new gs1200, so will have to take him on a blast.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

I think that leaves... the 12th March. Meet at Chepstow again? Say 9:45 for a 10:00 departure? (Allows time for us Cardiffians to get there! :roll: )

1200GS welcome too! (So long as it doesn't break down. :lol: )

[McVicar]

I'm in.

[jvaughan]

ok. 12th ...... provisional YES at this point.

[Darkenbad]

Looks good to me, see you at Esso J32 M4?


PK

[Carport]

I'm in :hello2: ,

I've added it to the calendar. Please join the event so we know who is coming.

Now we need a route.

[Carport]

I think that leaves... the 12th March. Meet at Chepstow again? Say 9:45 for a 10:00 departure? (Allows time for us Cardiffians to get there! :roll: )

1200GS welcome too! (So long as it doesn't break down. :lol: )

Sounds good, then head to tintern - Monmouth - Abergavenny - Brecon or something along those lines perhaps?

[Rolo]

Woo Hoo, day off, I'm in :wav:

[Sharribee]

need to double check with work, I am sure I am off so I should be there, cmy hubbie wants to know can he come and play too on his 1150 GS

[MacP]

need to double check with work, I am sure I am off so I should be there, cmy hubbie wants to know can he come and play too on his 1150 GS

Only f he brings something to fix it with... :D

[Sharribee]

need to double check with work, I am sure I am off so I should be there, cmy hubbie wants to know can he come and play too on his 1150 GS

Only f he brings something to fix it with... :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Carport]

need to double check with work, I am sure I am off so I should be there, cmy hubbie wants to know can he come and play too on his 1150 GS

My mate came along on his GS last time. It was pointed out that he had neglected to organise a full BMW backup with under cover pit area in case of breakdown or foul weather. :mrgreen:

So as long as your hubby sorts it this time he's welcome. :wink:

[romeo one]

Sorry I`am out on this one,out of the country,6th till 17th, have fun and better weather than the last ride.

[Carport]

Sorry I`am out on this one,out of the country,6th till 17th, have fun and better weather than the last ride.

always next time, enjoy your trip abroad 8)

[Sharribee]

need to double check with work, I am sure I am off so I should be there, cmy hubbie wants to know can he come and play too on his 1150 GS

My mate came along on his GS last time. It was pointed out that he had neglected to organise a full BMW backup with under cover pit area in case of breakdown or foul weather. :mrgreen:

So as long as your hubby sorts it this time he's welcome. :wink:


:thumbright: got RAC cover :thumbright:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Looks good to me, see you at Esso J32 M4?


PKOnly if you want to join us after it's all over! No, we're gonna have to make the looooooong trek to Chepstow. :)

[Carport]

Noswaith dda chaps and chapesses,

Is everyone still OK for Sunday? It's all gone a bit quiet :roll:

I've been looking over the thread to see who wants to go where, soooo....

how about Chepstow to Abergavenny via Tintern, Monmouth & Skenfrith.

Then onto Llanfoist, Blaenavon, Brynmawr and over the top heading for Talybont. Do lunch either at 'The Star' (if the weathers crap) or head for a Burger van on the A40.

Then those who want to, can head back to M4 along the A40 via Abergavenny and those who don't can go other way to Brecon(maybe onto Sennybridge) and then head south along A470 to M4 and home.

In the abscence of any volunteers I don't mind leading but anyone who wants to do something a bit or even totally different just shout.

Quite happy to sit at the back me 8)

[DaveS]

I'm a definate No I'm afraid.
Its Salisbury Plain the week after and the missus has the out-laws coming up next weekend so I need to be on duty. :(
Next time.

[McVicar]

I'll be there.

[Rolo]

If life goes to plan I'll be ther tooooooo :headbang:

[Carport]

Hmmm...weather forecast according to Metcheck is 6mm of heavy snow. :roll:


I'm sure it'll change a few hundred times between now and then. :dontknow:

[Rolo]

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[jvaughan]

Guys, did this happen yesterday ? I was at my family's home in Blaenavon, waiting for the snow, but nothing turned up.

Sorry I couldnt be with you on this if it did happen, have had a rather ****ty 2 weeks of family problems to deal with .... members of both the wife's and my family all decided to die within 24 hours of each other, so the last 2 weeks have been taken up with funerals and the like.

But .. Everything is back to normal now, the snow was restricted to North Wales, and the Temp looks like getting warmer and wetter in the next comming weeks, so count me in.

[McVicar]

Well it's next Sunday,so see you there. :)

[jvaughan]

Well it's next Sunday,so see you there. :)

Hmmm ... that is a turn up for the books.
Will ask the wife for a day pass to go any play :)

[Darkenbad]

looks, like we might have abit of reunion on here boys.


PK

[Dee Duble Yuh]

If jvaughan's mate is on a GS, and Mabel's hubbie is on one too, shouldn't somebody put Rydale BMW on Amber Alert? Heck there'll be two GSs on the road at the same time! They'll need to draft in re-inforcements from neighbouring areas. :lol:

Whoever rides as Tail-End Charlie ought to bring a dustpan and brush to sweep up the bits that fall off. :P

(I speak as an ex-BMW owner... very ex... :evil: And... breathe! )

Will everyone please add their names to the event in the Calendar (link above). See you all Sunday at 9:45.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Then onto Llanfoist, Blaenavon, Brynmawr and over the top heading for Talybont. Do lunch either at 'The Star' (if the weathers cr*p) or head for a Burger van on the A40.If we go from Abergavenny to Crickhoewll, there's a nice twisty lane from Crickhowell to Talybont.

I vote for lunch at the Star or White Hart at Talybont.

There's also an interesting road direct from Talybont to Merthyr. If there's time!

[mudplug]

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS FOR THE 2nd RIDEOUT ?
IAM UP 4 IT .

[jvaughan]

Then onto Llanfoist, Blaenavon, Brynmawr and over the top heading for Talybont. Do lunch either at 'The Star' (if the weathers cr*p) or head for a Burger van on the A40.If we go from Abergavenny to Crickhoewll, there's a nice twisty lane from Crickhowell to Talybont.

I vote for lunch at the Star or White Hart at Talybont.

There's also an interesting road direct from Talybont to Merthyr. If there's time!

If were Passing Blaenavon, ... Na .. bad idea, mum wouldnt appreciate a **** load of bikers turning up !!!

[Carport]

Via Crickhowell is about 15 miles, via Blaenavon is about 24 miles so I guess see how hungry we are at Abergavenny. :wink:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS FOR THE 2nd RIDEOUT ?
IAM UP 4 IT .Meet at Cheptow on Sunday 12 March at 9:45 fuelled up and ready to ride; leaving around 10:00.

Route Chepstow, Monmouth, Abergavenny, possibly Blaenavon, Talybont-on-Usk (lunch?), possibly Brecon/Sennybridge, Merthyr Tydfil, etc. People can head home at any time. Bring money for lunch. Bring waterproofs - forecast says showers but will probably change before then. Bring sense of humour.

Register in the Calendar section.

[Sharribee]

Almost positive its Ok just gonna encourage my daughter to go to the childminder. (There will be bribery involved here).

Where in Chepstow are we meeting??

[Carport]

Coming from Cardiff take first left for Chepstow at Junction 2 of the M48(just before crossing the old severn bridge) onto the wye valley link road(A466) Look out for lots of AT's in the first of the laybys.

[Sharribee]

Cheers see you there providing the GS can make it up the motorway :lol: :lol:

[jvaughan]

Damn ... Looks like I wont be there after all.

The Wife has other plans, and me going biking all day isnt one of them!.

oh well, next time :)

[McVicar]

Damn ... Looks like I wont be there after all.

The Wife has other plans, and me going biking all day isnt one of them!.

oh well, next time :)

Not again !!! You're getting a reputation. :roll:

[jvaughan]

Damn ... Looks like I wont be there after all.

The Wife has other plans, and me going biking all day isnt one of them!.

oh well, next time :)

Not again !!! You're getting a reputation. :roll:

I know ... still, if it keep sme in her good books and earns me "summer biking holiday brownie points" then so be it.

also, being a "Modern Father" Ive been told I have to change my fair share of nappies, and give her a break occasionally

[Sharribee]

Hi boys, really sorry but I am not going to make it this weekend. My hubbies uncle is really sick and has been taken to his local cancer hospice. He is not expected to survive the week. He has battled with cancer for years and looks like it has finally beaten him. My father and Mother in law wants to spend as much time with him as possible and will need family round for support.

Sorry guys, hopefully make it next time, have a good ride xx

[Chad]

Hi boys, really sorry but I am not going to make it this weekend. My hubbies uncle is really sick and has been taken to his local cancer hospice. He is not expected to survive the week. He has battled with cancer for years and looks like it has finally beaten him. My father and Mother in law wants to spend as much time with him as possible and will need family round for support.

Sorry guys, hopefully make it next time, have a good ride xx

thats bad news mable our sympathys are with you guys :(

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Sorry to hear about that, Mabel. We understand your situation; there'll be plenty of chances to ride in the future.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Weather forecasts for Sunday vary.

The Met Office says cloudy but dry. High 11°C
http://www.meto.gov.uk/weather/europe/uk/wales.html

AccuWeather says Some sun, a shower; breezy. High 11°C
http://ukie.accuweather.com/adcbin/ukie/ukie_forecast_1to5day.asp?postalcode=NP7%200

BBC web site indicates it will be rainy. High 10°C
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ukweather/wales/index.shtml#no_url
But the TV forecast showed snow on Sunday morning!

But ITV reckons on heavy rain! High 10°C
http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=49&Day=0&LocationID=4130&RegionID=11

Take your pick! I suggest we just monitor the situation for now and check back Saturday afternoon/eve.

[Carport]

Just to give a heads up, the forecast according to just about everyone is rubbish to say the least .

General outlook for Sunday is Bitterly cold and windy with rain, sleet and snow :shock:

Metchek has temp as low as -2 with a wind chill of -8,

So unless the forecast changes significantly in the next couple of hours I think I'll be giving it a miss :cry:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Normally I'm a hopeless optimist, but the weather forecast look bad. It's a real pity but I'm gonna withdraw too. Sorry guys. Maybe in a couple of weeks time?

[mudplug]

SORRY BOYS & GIRLS I CAN'T MAKE IT TOMORROW.
THE WIFE HAS NEW PLANS FOR ME ! (ROPE,CHOCOLATE TOPPING SAUCE,
HANDCUFFS) I WISH I MEAN I REALLY WISH.
WHAT IS B & Q ?
WHAT IS D.I.Y ?
WILL I ENJOY IT ?
OH WELL THAT BOOK I BROUGHT HER "THE JOYS OF SEX" AIN'T WORKING
SO I'VE GOT TO BE HANDY ANDY TOMORROW WITH HIS HAMMER.
(NOW THAT GIVES ME AN IDEAR 20 YEARS GOOD BEHAVIOR REDUCED TO 10 FREE EVERY SUNDAY THEREAFTER ....!!!!!!!!!!)

[Rolo]

Looks like the weathers done for it then!!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Carport]

2-3" of the white stuff in Newport and still snowing :shock:

Think I'll be out in the Cherokee today 8)

[Rolo]

Yup that'll do it :salute: :salute:

[Sharribee]

Sorry about the weather today boys, but what about the weekend after next instead this is although it is mothers day. If not any other suggestions???

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Not ideal. It's gonna be more difficult for me (and I suspect others) to get a "pass" on Mother's Day. What about Saturday 25 March or the following weekend 1 or 2 April? The latter should open up interesting opportunities for naming the run!

[Carport]

You guys go ahead and organise something.

Between now and April 15th(5 weekends) I'm working two weekends and getting married on another.

I suspect that if I can fit a bike meet in it will be a bit last minute :roll:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Sorry to hear about that. REALLY sorry. My condolences. :(

[Carport]

Sorry to hear about that. REALLY sorry. My condolences. :(

If you mean the 'getting married' then don't be sorry.

This is the same missus who hasn't batted an eyelid at two new cars, two new bikes, Rugby season tickets, and 10 day trips on the bike, with my mates to Spain and the Alps, all in the last few years. 8)

[Sharribee]

You guys go ahead and organise something.

Between now and April 15th(5 weekends) I'm working two weekends and getting married on another.

I suspect that if I can fit a bike meet in it will be a bit last minute :roll:


Shame if you can't make it great to get married congratulations.

First weekend in april would be good for me. I've been given a warning about mothers day myself so if I want sunday dinners for the next 12 months best not miss it then.

[mudplug]

1st of April is good for me (well at the moment it is.!!!!)

[jvaughan]

a reprieve ... Ishould be up for the "next" one

[McVicar]

OK Jase we wont put that one on your record. :wink: :lol: :lol:

[Carport]

OK Jase we wont put that one on your record. :wink: :lol: :lol:

What...not even a verbal warning :shock: :mrgreen:

[jvaughan]

OK Jase we wont put that one on your record. :wink: :lol: :lol:

Ha ha ..... Dont worry, also have had to cancel a weekends SCUBA DIving, and Salisbury Plain next week too. :( :roll: :cry:

[Sharribee]

Ok I am going to be a bit cheeky now, I have put the Sunday (it's the 2nd april) in the calender for the next ride. Don't know what route you want to take and if you want to start at Chepstow again, hope you can all make it




Ok tried to add the date but can't, :shock: :shock: is this because of the problems on the website and can someone do it for me please. :wink:

[Carport]

Ok I am going to be a bit cheeky now, I have put the Sunday (it's the 2nd april) in the calender for the next ride. Don't know what route you want to take and if you want to start at Chepstow again, hope you can all make it




Ok tried to add the date but can't, :shock: :shock: is this because of the problems on the website and can someone do it for me please. :wink:

Yeah, looks like DaveS or Fewtrees has turned it off to save us from those knobhead spammers.

[DaveS]

Yeah, looks like DaveS or Fewtrees has turned it off to save us from those knobhead spammers.

Indeed. Sorry folks we just needed to batten down the hatches at the moment.

[Sharribee]

That's cool Dave, hope it's all sorted soon.


Ok lets do it the old fashioned way


Who's up for a ride out 2nd April????????????????????

[Carport]

Who's up for a ride out 2nd April????????????????????

Well, I'm not working that weekend so thats a start, won't know for sure until nearer the time(like the night before) but I'm a definite positive maybe. :mrgreen:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Me!

I suggest meeting at Chepstow again simply because (1) it's what we'd planned to do last weekend so 2 April is that ride postponed, and (2) it gives our West Country brethren and sistren (http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwords/brethren) a chance to join us.

[Carport]

I suggest meeting at Chepstow again simply because (1) it's what we'd planned to do last weekend so 2 April is that ride postponed, and (2) it gives our West Country brethren and sistren (http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwords/brethren) a chance to join us.

Good logic! Fine by me.

[McVicar]

Me!

I suggest meeting at Chepstow again simply because (1) it's what we'd planned to do last weekend so 2 April is that ride postponed, and (2) it gives our West Country brethren and sistren (http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwords/brethren) a chance to join us.

Much appreciated. We will do the same for you on our West country rideouts. :wink:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

You're welcome!! No obligation... but Dave's idea about an easy trail ride plus BBQ sounds great... :lol:

[mudplug]

The 2nd sounds good for me at the moment.
anyone know how to shift a hangover it was the big 40 yesterday but i feel
like 70 today!!!!!!!!!
NEVER AGAIN

[Carport]

The 2nd sounds good for me at the moment.
anyone know how to shift a hangover it was the big 40 yesterday but i feel
like 70 today!!!!!!!!!
NEVER AGAIN

More Beer :headbang:

:occasion4: for yesterday fella.

[Sharribee]

The 2nd sounds good for me at the moment.
anyone know how to shift a hangover it was the big 40 yesterday but i feel
like 70 today!!!!!!!!!
NEVER AGAIN

More Beer :headbang:

:occasion4: for yesterday fella.


Plenty of water, lots of sugar and ibuprofen.

Hangovers are because you are dehydrated and alcohol lowers your blood sugar which all helps to make you sick with a pig of a headache. make sure you eat even if you don't feel like. and drink plenty (not beer though)

[MacP]

Thanks Nurse! :D

[Carport]

Who's up for a ride out 2nd April????????????????????

Well, I'm not working that weekend so thats a start, won't know for sure until nearer the time(like the night before) but I'm a definite positive maybe. :mrgreen:

Mrs B to be, has approved this as a good bit of pre-wedding stress relief so I think I'm in :thumbleft:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Event now in the Calendar. Sign up folks!!

[Offroader]

I have only just joined the club so don't know anybody. As I live in Mid Wales would it be OK for me to meet you in Abergavenny and if so what time & where?

[Carport]

I have only just joined the club so don't know anybody. As I live in Mid Wales would it be OK for me to meet you in Abergavenny and if so what time & where?

Hi mate, that'll be fine. I guess we'll be in aber bus station around 11:00 ish. Keep an eye on this thread for any changes. :wink:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Yeah, welcome! See you at the bus station. Keep an eye out for a small group comprising a Vara, an AT or two, at least one TA and even a BMW GS!

Don't forget to add your name to the event in the Calendar.

[Sharribee]

Hi guys, saw the route on the calender and wondered if your were up for a little suggestion.

From Chepstow to Abergavenny as it was but then left onto the A40 to Brecon and through Trecastle then up over the Sennybridge ranges to Tirabad down to Llanwylltid Wells north to abergwesyn, North around Llyn Briane dam which is absolutely gorgeous cup of tea in Llandovery back along the A40 where you can either do Brecon, Merthyr Chepstow or Brecon Abergavenny Chepstow. It is a ride I have done in the past and goes through some fantastic biking roads. There are gravel and dirt tracks around Llynn Briane around the forest roads that we can play on too.

Like I say only a suggestions.

Looking forward to the ride.

[Carport]

Hi guys, saw the route on the calender and wondered if your were up for a little suggestion.

From Chepstow to Abergavenny as it was but then left onto the A40 to Brecon and through Trecastle then up over the Sennybridge ranges to Tirabad down to Llanwylltid Wells north to abergwesyn, North around Llyn Briane dam which is absolutely gorgeous cup of tea in Llandovery back along the A40 where you can either do Brecon, Merthyr Chepstow or Brecon Abergavenny Chepstow. It is a ride I have done in the past and goes through some fantastic biking roads. There are gravel and dirt tracks around Llynn Briane around the forest roads that we can play on too.

Like I say only a suggestions.

Sounds good to me.

You can lead :D
Looking forward to the ride.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Sounds great. As with all these suggestions, we'll have to play it by ear dependng on how time goes.

[Rolo]

The road over to Tregaron and around Llynn Briane are stunning, a must if time allows. Nice pub in Tregaron too :occasion5:

[LeBox]

Hello

I'm new to this forum as well.
Would look forward to joining your ride out on the 2nd.
Would it be ok to bring a mate.
Both of us are Vara riders

[Sharribee]

Hi LeBox, you are both very welcome it should be a great day.

Although I have to warn all you boys I ride like a girl :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Darkenbad]

Just turn up, more than welcome.

PK

[McVicar]

Hello

I'm new to this forum as well.
Would look forward to joining your ride out on the 2nd.
Would it be ok to bring a mate.
Both of us are Vara riders

Yes, Yes, Yes the more Vara riders the better. I am sick of being the only Vara rider on the rideouts. Yippee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blob5: :blob3: :hello1:

:wav: :wav: :wav:

[McVicar]

Sorry, got a bit excited. I'll get me coat. :oops:

[LeBox]

Thank you for a warm welcome, looking forward to meeting you all

[Carport]

Sorry, got a bit excited. I'll get me coat. :oops:

:knob: :mrgreen:

[Rolo]

I know a bloke who rides like a girl, and i know a girl who rides like a bloke, tis all swings and roundabouts. I'm off to bed, too much babble, not enough sleep zzzzzzz :sleepy2: :sleepy2: :sleepy2: :sleepy2:

[McVicar]

Sorry, got a bit excited. I'll get me coat. :oops:

:knob: :mrgreen:

Bit harsh. :(


:wink:

[Carport]

I thought that but I've been busting to use that smilie :wink:

[McVicar]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

I am sick of being the only Vara rider on the rideouts. Or "village" perhaps?

_________________

Dee Duble Yuh (Dave) (Vara rider.)

[squirrelciv]

Would I be welcome on my Dommie?

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Of course! You'd be welcome if you were on a Harley!!! (But only just!) Dommie's are part of the club too, aren't they? ;-)

Please sign up under the Calendar. (That goes for everyone else too. It's easier to track who's planning to attend.)

[Sharribee]

Would I be welcome on my Dommie?

THe more the merrier :D

[MacP]

Hello. Room for a Londoner? I'll be about as I'm selling my house in the Forest and will down that weekend so would look to join you for the morning.

Are people meeting in the layby on the link road from the M48 to Chepstow town? if so towards Chepstow or away? I could read back but 14 pages of posts is putting me off... :D

[Sharribee]

Hello. Room for a Londoner? I'll be about as I'm selling my house in the Forest and will down that weekend so would look to join you for the morning.

Are people meeting in the layby on the link road from the M48 to Chepstow town? if so towards Chepstow or away? I could read back but 14 pages of posts is putting me off... :D

We are a freindly lot you know. I think we are meeting where we were going to at the last ride which is

"Coming from Cardiff take first left for Chepstow at Junction 2 of the M48(just before crossing the old severn bridge) onto the wye valley link road(A466) Look out for lots of AT's in the first of the laybys."

If I am wrong can someone let me know or I will be waiting for you lot for a long time :shock:

[MacP]

I know where that is...

See you all there I might see if I can convince a proper forester to bring his varadero - though they don't like coming out in the daylight to often but he can always wear a dark visor!

[Dee Duble Yuh]

In the "Calendar" there are directions and links to maps of the precise meeting point. (Click on the Globe symbol alongside "latitude" and "longitude".) See you there!

As I've already said, it would be useful if everybody who's planning to join us would sign up in the Calendar. Looks like a goodly number are planning to join us. :thumbright: Hope the weather will be good OK :glasses7:

"Look out for lots of AT's in the first of the laybys." Mabel! :o And you you a TA rider with a GS rider husband!!!

[MacP]

Look out for lots of AT's in the first of the laybysMabel! :o And you you a TA rider with a GS rider husband!!!

...And the support vehicle for the Beemer... :D Lets hope there's enough space in the lay-by!

[Sharribee]

After the flowers and card today baby sitter is all sorted. Can't wait now hope the weather is good 8)

[Carport]

Latest weather forecast for Sunday

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=chepstow&day=5

[Darkenbad]

That can't be right, this is Wales "The Land of the Long Black Cloud".


PK

[Carport]

That can't be right, this is Wales "The Land of the Long Black Cloud".


PK

Well going on the last few days there can't be much of the Long Black Cloud left.

[Darkenbad]

That can't be right, this is Wales "The Land of the Long Black Cloud".


PK

Well going on the last few days there can't be much of the Long Black Cloud left.

Take a look out of the window.

PK

[McVicar]

Sorry, I'll have to miss this one. Got to go to a family wedding in Manchester on Saturday. Was hoping if I forgot about it I'd get away with it but have been shamed into going. :cry:

[Carport]

Sorry, I'll have to miss this one. Got to go to a family wedding in Manchester on Saturday. Was hoping if I forgot about it I'd get away with it but have been shamed into going. :cry:

Always next time :wink:

[McVicar]

Yeah, I'll be thinking of you guys on Sunday when I'm stuck in the car on the M6/M5 all bloody day. Hopefully Boxer dog will take my place.

[Carport]

Weather forecast is warm with light showers so it's 100% better than the last two attempts. :lol:

Is everyone still on-board?

[squirrelciv]

Sorry, can't make it either. Only just been reminded of the father-in-laws birthday bash. didn't go down to well that I had forgotten and was planning on a bit of a jolly onthe bike :oops:

[Carport]

Sorry, can't make it either. Only just been reminded of the father-in-laws birthday bash. didn't go down to well that I had forgotten and was planning on a bit of a jolly onthe bike :oops:

Bummer!

[mudplug]

After a remarkable come back wet willy is alive and kicking.
"you cant keep a good man down" (she had to dig me back up and give me the kiss of life) ha ha i had the car keys in my pocket.
so if work don't get in the way iam in.
anyone passing junction 28 if so what time???

[Sharribee]

We are still coming, can't wait. Wet Willy we will be passing J 28 on the way to chepstow at 9am. We can meet you under the Motorway just past the slip road if you want. Will be there from 9 - 915 (I'm a girl got to give me a bit of slack to do my hair). I will check the site before we leave to see if you will be there.

[mudplug]

at the moment iam still on.
if i cant make it ill put £20.00 to your charity bike ride!
but if i can make it ill still put £20.00 to it and run naked through the village.
very early in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dee Duble Yuh]

if i cant make it ill put £2000 to your charity bike ride!That's extraordinarily generous!!! ;)

(Had you going there, did I? :lol: )

leanoardcapri: Yes!

See y'all later.

[DaveS]

Have a great time guys..... sad to be missing this one, but family duties call.
There'll always be next time.

[MacP]

Erm due to technical problems(NON @ RELATED) I am unable to attend...
Still in London!

Will try to make another especially with the weather getting better :D

[mudplug]

SORRY I MISSED THE RUN.
DUE TO LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT CARE OF R.G.H A&E ARRIVED AT 11.30 GOT OUT OF THERE AT 5.00 AM "I JUST LOVE TALKING TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE BLIND DRUNK" MY LITTLE GIRL 10 GOING ON 21 NOW KNOWS ALOT MORE 4 LETTER WORDS.
WELL THE GOOD NEWS IS HER ARM AIN'T BROKEN AND SHE WONT PLAY JUMPING DOWN THE STAIRS AGIAN (WELL NOT FORM THE TOP ONE).
MR &MRS MABEL SORRY BUT THE £20.00 WILL BE ADDED TO THE FUND ASAP. AS FOR THE RUN I WAIT TILL THE WARMER WEATHER.
HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GOOD RIDE AND ILL LOOK FORWARD TO THE 3RD RIDE-OUT!
WHEN IS IT THEN????????????

[Sharribee]

SORRY I MISSED THE RUN.
DUE TO LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT CARE OF R.G.H A&E ARRIVED AT 11.30 GOT OUT OF THERE AT 5.00 AM "I JUST LOVE TALKING TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE BLIND DRUNK" MY LITTLE GIRL 10 GOING ON 21 NOW KNOWS ALOT MORE 4 LETTER WORDS.
WELL THE GOOD NEWS IS HER ARM AIN'T BROKEN AND SHE WONT PLAY JUMPING DOWN THE STAIRS AGIAN (WELL NOT FORM THE TOP ONE).
MR &MRS MABEL SORRY BUT THE £20.00 WILL BE ADDED TO THE FUND ASAP. AS FOR THE RUN I WAIT TILL THE WARMER WEATHER.
HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GOOD RIDE AND ILL LOOK FORWARD TO THE 3RD RIDE-OUT!
WHEN IS IT THEN????????????

Hope your daughter is OK, was a great ride today hopefully piccs will be posted soon. THere will be plenty of chance for you to join us on another one.

[Sharribee]

Ok When we going again. Mr Mabel hasn't stopped going on about our ride yet. so I think he may want to tag along again if thats OK with you guys

[Carport]

Bit busy this month with work and wedding.

I come off shift work 1st May, so I'll be free most weekends then 8)

[Carport]

I am trying to sort out a trail-ride for us around Wales. It will be led by Paul (no internet access) but we will have to restrict the numbers to ten as a lot of the lanes are too small and narrow to accomadate 20 or so big trailies (it's not Salisbury Plain).

Anyone interested will need decent tyres and ideally some off-road experience. Don't get me wrong, it won't be an Enduro just a quiet trail ride. The ride would probably be approx 100 miles of trail and tarmac.

cheers, Bob

Which bit of Wales are we looking at and is Paul, Paul Lear?

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Not sure I understoodf that last post, Dai. Is BobOneLeg's post somewhere poeple can sign up to?

Like Dai, I'll be a bit busy for the rest of this month. Hopefully I'll persuade a mate who's about to take delivery of a brand-new Transalp to join us in May.

Does anyone fancy the A483 Llandrindod Wells to Newtown Powys, maybe on to Aberystwyth etc? Lots of 60 mph sweeping corners so practice your countersteering! ;)

[Carport]

Not sure I understoodf that last post, Dai. Is BobOneLeg's post somewhere poeple can sign up to?

Like Dai, I'll be a bit busy for the rest of this month. Hopefully I'll persuade a mate who's about to take delivery of a brand-new Transalp to join us in May.

Does anyone fancy the A483 Llandrindod Wells to Newtown Powys, maybe on to Aberystwyth etc? Lots of 60 mph sweeping corners so practice your countersteering! ;)

Due to funny goings on, on the site, Bobs post went to page 1.

[cabbage2404]

Not sure I understoodf that last post, Dai. Is BobOneLeg's post somewhere poeple can sign up to?

Like Dai, I'll be a bit busy for the rest of this month. Hopefully I'll persuade a mate who's about to take delivery of a brand-new Transalp to join us in May.

Does anyone fancy the A483 Llandrindod Wells to Newtown Powys, maybe on to Aberystwyth etc? Lots of 60 mph sweeping corners so practice your countersteering! ;)

If you're heading to Aberystwyth, take in the Nant Y Moch Scenic route road :D

[boboneleg]

Where's me post gone......... :shock:

[Carport]

Where's me post gone......... :shock:

Page 1, see DaveS post on Chatter>Important

[Sharribee]

Not sure I understoodf that last post, Dai. Is BobOneLeg's post somewhere poeple can sign up to?

Like Dai, I'll be a bit busy for the rest of this month. Hopefully I'll persuade a mate who's about to take delivery of a brand-new Transalp to join us in May.

Does anyone fancy the A483 Llandrindod Wells to Newtown Powys, maybe on to Aberystwyth etc? Lots of 60 mph sweeping corners so practice your countersteering! ;)


me please (oh and mr mabel too)

[Dee Duble Yuh]

As usual, selectng a date might be difficult. I'm busy on 6 - 7 May, and hoping to do the Dartmoor trip on 12 - 14 May. This leaves only 20 - 21 and 27 - 28. If those aren't convenient, don't worry; I'm sure you'll get by without me!! :)

[Sharribee]

Looking at my diary May is not going to be a good month for me. Away first weekend, working 3rd weekend and teaching on the last weekend. This means the 2nd weekend I need to spend with my daughter or she will think she is an orphan.

If you go have fun and I will come along to the next one. How about in June doing the forestry that Dave took piccies of on his Varadero ???

[Sharribee]

Hi Guys,

I noticed one of the other posts about first aid courses If there is enough interest I can run a bike specific first aid course for the members that are down this end of the world sometime in the summer holidays. I would need someone to find a venue. Obviously it wouldnt be certified or recognised but I do have lots of experience in teaching, I teach mountain rescue first aid and have done for many years and my last job was purly teaching. Dont want to nick Boxer Dogs business though so will only do it for the peeps in south wales area and I wont charge for it (but you will have to buy me lunch.)

Let me know what you think

[squirrelciv]

I'm in as long you demonstrate the kiss of life on me :wink:

someone had to say it, so it might as well be me :oops:










I'll get my coat.

[DaveS]

I'm in as long you demonstrate the kiss of life on me :wink:

someone had to say it, so it might as well be me :oops:

I'll get my coat.

But isn't boxerdog doing it.... :mrgreen:

[squirrelciv]

YUCK!!! :pukeright: :sad2:

[mitch]

Im up for a wales trip, if thers one on. :)

[Sharribee]

Im up for a wales trip, if thers one on. :)

hello mitch, welcome dont think that the next ride has been finalised yet but I think Dee Duble Yuh (Dave) is looking towards the end of may

[mitch]

Nice one mabel, I will just be back from le mans moto gp then.


Mitch.

AT&ZX636

[romeo one]

count me in for the first aid and the ride.

[squirrelciv]

I'm a possible. Isn't the welsh custom bike show on at the end of May? Usually take the kids to that so we can laugh at all the hogs :D

[Sharribee]

Romeo one has asked if anyone wants to go to the Builth Motorbike show. I think I am working but thought I would post it here to make sure it wasnt missed.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4391

[Offroader]

Hate to swear at you proper bikers but there is a HD rally in Talgarth on 5th 6th & 7th May so be careful you don't get any rusty chrome in your tyes that weekend.