East Anglia ride out & BBQ, Sunday 16th August

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Our Local landlord & his good lady (both active Motorcyclists) are holding a bikers BBQ on the afternoon of Sunday 16th August & have asked me to do a ride out before hand.
We will be starting at about 10:00am for a run of of approx 120 miles round some of the best roads Lincolnshire has to offer.
We will return to the pub for the BBQ at around 3.00 pm.
All proffits will go to the Air Ambulance, Several bike groups inc, Triumph owners club, SV1000, Wilshire possie & local bikers have been invited & so far numbers are already around 50 so we expecting this to be a good way to spend a Sunday & raise a few quid for charity.
As it's a Sunday we're thinking the more local Thundercat owners may be interested, not expecting too many folks from the ends of the country however any Forum member who wants to join us will be very welcome.
(postcode PE12 7NJ will give you a rough idea of the area - within 5 miles)
PM me if your coming / intersested & any questions.
regards Nige

0ldcat wrote:Deso m8,

We managed 64 bikes around more miles than 120 at a welshpool meet one year and were home in time for tea and medals

We did start a weee bit earlier though I'll admit . I'm sure this'll be a good day no matter what the weather, though an indoor barby might be a sight to see if the weather is inclement

Now THAT could be interesting.

Following yesterdays test run we have the final route. approx 140 miles
(its a cracker, varied roads & pretty vilages & nice scenery)

Absolute Start point The Plough Holbeach st Jonhn PE12 8RE 8:45 am.

Then calling in & meeting more bikes at Algakirk services 9:15 - sorting groups & usual brief briefing etc PE20 2LG (this is where the A17 crosses the A16) it's a 120 mile run from here

We will be making a 20 min coffe comfort stop at Colsterworth NG33 5LN on the A1/ A151/ B676 roundabout after about an hours riding & to meet anyone who wants to join here ?

From there it should be about another hour & 10min as we'll be making our way (via Melton Mowbray ) to Foxton locks where we will stop for an Hour.

Going back through Stamford via uppingham should put us at Tallington filling station after an hous run, for 30 mins Petrol & coffee (I'm Assuming everyone can do 110 miles on a tank full ?)
from there the last leg of 25 miles & 40 ish minutes (senic route) will put us at the Plough Holbeach st Johns in time for the Mid afternoon BBQ & festivities.

Please post up attendance as there are a number of other groups involved as well & we need numbers for catering & to plan ride out group leaders etc.

Everyone welcome -

any questions post away or pm me

Ps: I can email the google map & directions if you want them & you pm me your email

Cheers Nigel.


(any one wishing to join mid route should be at Colsterworth should aim to be there at 10:30)

do you want me to post on this or the other one??? obviously i'll get you at algarkirk but not sure which camp i'm in lol

1. 0ldcat & Phoenix - we're in

Ezzy's Mum! wrote:do you want me to post on this or the other one??? obviously i'll get you at algarkirk but not sure which camp i'm in lol

No worries I know you are coming & have you on the list, you can post up again if you want to go round twice & pay twice & have 2 lots of BBQ.
As for camps I hope there wont be any - but ride with what group you like.

0ldcat wrote:1. 0ldcat & Phoenix - we're in

Good news !
where are you joining us ?

bignige wrote:Good news !
where are you joining us ?

Joined at the hip don't wanna get lost now do I .

Seriously though, it'll be Algarkirk, otherwise my start time from home would be before going to bed the night before .

BTW, there is a possibility that a friend (yes I do have some) might tag along with a pillion. He's as easy to get a decision out of as getting a firm grip on fog though.
Will there be a fudge factor for food for last minuters and obviously pay on the day ?

In the mean time I'll try nail him down as to whether he's coming or not.

As long we have everyone down who intends to come, one or two more or less on the day won't be a problem at all.
Key thing is we know who we are expecting to collect & from where, so we don't miss anyone.

yes we,l be there to thats if the bikes still in 1 piece from the big mac
lol meet same place as tel

ps tel you want me to come to your house & ride cross together let me know
& what time you want us there
pete

You have two PM's to pick up Mr Cards

ATTENDANCE.. .. .. thus far

1. Ellie
2. Ezzy's Mum! (+ Neil ?)
3. 0ldcat + Co-Pilot
4. Bandit + Co-Pilot
5. Cards + Co-Pilot
6. Deso (if weather kind)
7. Robertcains (if weather kind)


Nige could you PM the route map to bandit, or can you only email it ?

1. Ellie (if the bikes fixed)
2. Ezzy's Mum! (+ Neil ?)
3. 0ldcat + Co-Pilot
4. Bandit + Co-Pilot
5. Cards + Co-Pilot (if bike ok after big mac)
6. Deso (if weather kind)
7. Robertcains (if weather kind & I've managed to source parts & repair Ellies bike in time)

Looking forward to this if it's dry. I've been down where the A16 meets the A17, but not ridden the roads planned for the ride.

nige,

i'll see you at algarkirk with nigel mac and co (and whoever from here is going) that way i can crawl out of bed 5 minutes beforehand
will let you know for def about neil although in any event he's vegetarian so he'll not be eating much at the bar-b-q
mayhap see you before then anyway although shifts wrong again at the mo for tues evenings

Deso wrote:Looking forward to this if it's dry. I've been down where the A16 meets the A17, but not ridden the roads planned for the ride.

Will be good to see you - hoping not much rain left after last night !

Only a tichy liitle way is on the A17 the rest is all good stuff !

Update:

1. Ellie (if the bikes fixed)
2. Ezzy's Mum! (+ Neil ?)
3. 0ldcat + Co-Pilot
4. Bandit + Co-Pilot
5. Cards + Co-Pilot (if bike ok after big mac)
6. Deso (if weather kind)
7. Robertcains (if weather kind & I've managed to source parts & repair Ellies bike in time)
8. SV650 + Co-Pilot

1. Ellie (if the bikes fixed)
2. 0ldcat + Co-Pilot
3. Bandit + Co-Pilot
4. Cards + Co-Pilot (if bike ok after big mac)
5. Deso (if weather kind)
6. Robertcains (if weather kind & I've managed to source parts & repair Ellies bike in time)
7. SV650 + Co-Pilot

ADMIN EDIT:

Take it from the omission of ezzys mum + 1 other . . . . you're no longer attending ??? suzie ???