Wootten Bassett rideout, Sunday 14th March

[SPG]

News update please see the new starting point
Mother’s day ride through Wootton Bassett – Official Announcement.

The Following announcement has been passed to us by the event organisers. This replaces all previous announcements. The FAQ will be updated to reflect this new information.
An announcement… and at last it’s great news!
All the agencies (Police, MOD & Local Authorities) have come together to make the Mother’s day ride through Wootton Bassett possible.
The ride will now start within the Hullavington Airfield nr Buckley army barracks (A429) and all of the 10331 registered riders will pass through Wootton Bassett before dispersing. All registered riders will soon receive (by email) full instructions/documentation of the route, arrival / leaving times, a proof of registration and the method by which we are going to get this many riders through a small Wiltshire village safely and without causing total gridlock.
We absolutely understand how difficult it must be for those that missed registration however must ask non-registered riders NOT TO ATTEND; As this poses a major threat to fellow bikers who would be at very high risk if left stationary on the M4 motorway as a result of any of the local junctions becoming blocked.
We must stress that ONLY REGISTERED RIDERS will be able to go on the organised ride.
We would like to thank The Unity Ride team for their assistance in the negotiations, planning and kind offer to marshal.
Thank you everybody who has offered their help for this event. If you still would like to contribute your time or services then please use the contact form on the Official Afghan Heroes web site and tell us what you can provide.
http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/contact.asp
Julia Stevenson.ws Update


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[paulc]

Cheers DoctorLaw,I'll leave it up to you when and where to meet ( my house pre cuppa ) or on your route through.
What ever you decide I'm easy ask my wife !
Maybe meet others from round this area, 10,000 bikes is going to be nuts,I hope it all goes well and everyone has a good time and gets to go home from the ride unscaithed unlike some of our brave soldiers.
A good and right cause this and i'm proud to be called a biker and proud of all bikers .....

[SPG]

One more news update !!!

Wootton Bassett Ride Route Info.

We have received info from the ride Marshals regarding the agreed route. Please see below:
The Mothers day ride to Wootton Bassett will start on the runway of Hullavington Airfield (A429) undertaking the following route: A429 (NW to Burton Hill), B4042 (Priory Roundabout to Callows Cross), Callow Hill to White Hill Lane then A3102 through to Wootton Bassett. The ride will then go to Coped Hall (A3102) roundabout for dispersal. There will be dispersal routes clearly signed for those travelling to the North, South, East and West.
To minimise local disruption and tail backs on to the M4, riders will be requested to stagger their arrival times. An interactive web site has been setup that will enable riders to not only input their ETA but also choose an off- peak time for their arrival. This will go online soon. We aim to limit our maximal arrival rate to 2000 per hour starting at 8.00am which should prevent tailbacks and stationary vehicles on the M4. We will provide alternative routes, if you require them, for those arriving from the east (via J15) and those coming from the West (J17) to decrease the ‘load’ on J17. The ride will run continuously from 11.00am until all registered riders have passed through Wootton Bassett.
A slow release rate from Hullavington Airbase should mean that riders will clear the dispersal point without grid locking Wootton Bassett. All registered riders will soon receive, by email, a rider’s information pack containing all the relevant information.
GOOGLE MAP LINK:
Hullavington Airfield to Wootton Bassett - Google Maps
Please see the FAQ for more info

Lets hope this all works out its starting to get a tad confusing??

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[nasher123]

i missed the deadline for the registeration...

is there any possible way or registering . ?

as i havent been on a bike meet like this, with so many people involved and about time i met some of you guys and girl again

[SPG]

Sorry Nasher123, its not looking good for you, they are talking about a reserves list BUT i would not know wher to sign on for that, sorry but keep looking on their website, fingers crossed for you.

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[SPG]

Nasher123, i have just found this statement


Tim Clark
Posted February 24, 2010 at 10:45 am | Permalink | Reply
Great News! If you missed the original registrations for the Wootton Bassett event there is still a possibility that you can attend the ride. Due to duplicate entries, drop-outs and cancelations we will be able to offer a limited number of reserve places. Please use the form on the link below to get onto the reserve list.
Afghan Heroes - Charity Supporting British Forces in Afghanistan
Because the number of places is not known at this time and demand is likely to be high, places will be allocated on a lottery basis. Successful riders be notified by email closer to the event.

Sign on and cross everything!!!!!!
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[DoctorLaw]

Cheers DoctorLaw,I'll leave it up to you when and where to meet ( my house pre cuppa ) or on your route through.
What ever you decide I'm easy ask my wife !
Maybe meet others from round this area, 10,000 bikes is going to be nuts,I hope it all goes well and everyone has a good time and gets to go home from the ride unscaithed unlike some of our brave soldiers.
A good and right cause this and i'm proud to be called a biker and proud of all bikers .....

Might it be better to meet at mine Paul, as we will be heading north to the M4 I presume - I am north of you? If you have a different idea about route feel free to override my suggestion - you will soon become aware how seldom I am heading in the right direction ( I start my apologies now...). I am not sure if Derek is still planning to go - he is around here too. I'll PM him and you with my address, if that change of plan suits you. Maybe aim to get there about 10?

[Axe]

Sign on and cross everything!!!!!!
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Signed up, and everything crossed.

Thanks for the heads up on this, I was kicking myself that I'd missed registration, second chances don't come along very often, when they do grab them with both hands.

Regards,
Axe

[nasher123]

Sign on and cross everything!!!!!!
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thanks for the link, signed on, fingers cross they will let me

[sean]

I'm coming up from Hastings - can I tag along with anyone?