help the heroes ride at wootton basset

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guys & gals just picked this thread up from the 2 wheels site
on the 14th march there is going to be a bike ride for help the heroes though wooden basset to the RAF station at lyneham with all funds going to the help the heroes it will cost £5 for the wristband which will allow entry to the RAF station the meeting place for the start of the ride is jun17 M4 eastbound at leigh delamere for anyone wanting to go i will be going its a sunday
pete

Ezzy's Mum! wrote:Well i don't know bout anyone else but i'm still waiting to receive my 'official' email/instructions

I believe they ought to be going out this week. I have the draft copy for comment, it will be approved and given to the organisers at the meeting to be held on Tuesday.

I do not know if you are all aware that the ride will be staggered with the first leaving at 11 am and groups will set off at intervals which mean the last group will be leaving after 4pm. There will be a website where you will be able to enter your ETA, in an attempt to reduce the congestion on the roads into the main gate.

Might be an idea to syncronise a time for everyone who wishes to ride together, and meet prior to getting to the main gate - the approximate departure time will be given at the gate. (gates open at 8am and close at 4pm)


We didn't do our reccie today, so I can't pass on any info about the road conditions.

-Steve

considering Hullavington to Wootton Bassett is all of about half an hour's ride, what are you guys planning to do afterwards?

I'm not regged on the main ride, but will be out and about on the bike all day if anyone fancies a bit of a ride on less congested roads

Chris

riight i will be going down there sat afternoon if i can get off work early stopping at the travel lodge any body traveling down sat are welcome to join in those of us stopping at the travel lodge what time would you like to leave there before after break fast you will hear me lol so let make plans
pete

we wouldn't keep up with you pete lol so you'll probably either pass us on the way or we'll see you when we get there. You going to that jolly huntsman doolally thing or not bothering on the sat night - don't think we were but then i haven't asked.
any idea what time you doing on the sunday morning? we wanted to go fairly early as we'll head home right after

same here i would like to go between 8 am - 9 am then we can travel back together how the with you lot
pete

Good idea trying to get in early - I would imagine most would want to do the same.

The ride will only start at 11am so there will be a bit of waiting around, but there will be some entertainment, stuff to eat, loos etc. Given that the entrance will no doubt be minor chaos, it will take some time to get in (ANPR, registration, payment of donation ..) and also you'll need to be ready to start the ride 15 mins before leaving - so time will pass quite quickly. Oh, don't walk/ride on the grass - you'll be told this in the email - as it is apparently mined!!

It should take about 45 mins, so if you're in the first group you'll be able to head off 12ish. I'll be thinking of you relaxing at home whilst I'm still 'herding' at 5pm (some of the things I volunteer for).

Well thats me out I'm afraid guys, Ive been on the waiting list for a minor op which needs doing (no not that one ) before we move house & its been scheduled for the Thurs before the rideout
All I can say is I wont be putting any protective gear near to the affected part for quite a few days

Heaven's any excuse hey!!

Hope all goes well and swift recovery post op.

You may like to give your place to R2D2 or someone else who'd like to go, think need to email the organisers with Registration number of bike, sure they can handle a name change too.

Can that be done Steve? No probs if I can help.

in all seriousness, I don't know if the organisers are allowing this or if Nick had anyone else in mind for his place, but I'll PM him the relevant info just in case. Would be great to get on the ride, especially with you lot

cards wrote:same here i would like to go between 8 am - 9 am then we can travel back together how the with you lot
pete

think we'd be aiming for that time so let us know if you change your mind as we'll all staying same place would be good

thats fine then not long now guys
pete

T-shirts came today steve - will you be bringing cake

Ezzy's Mum! wrote: steve - will you be bringing cake

You won't mind it a bit wind swept would you? Might stick it on top of the Givi, otherwise will have to stuff it under the seat Won't dare putting it in my new Bagster on its maiden voyage.
Hey what have I just done? Agreed to buying cake?

Did the emails arrive?