Bishops Castle 3, 18th June 2011

First topic message reminder :

BC3 is scheduled this year for Sat 18th June, As usual the weekend will start on Fri (17th) with a few light refreshments & I will be making arrangements in the near future for the meals on both nights for those who wish to join us. Anyone wanting to do just the ride on the Sat will be welcome too

The ride will once again be centred on Wales with a new route heading further North this time into the beautiful Snowdonia mountains.

Everyone is most welcome & accomodation is readily available with a quick google search among Bishops Castles many B&B's

Radar & I will be finalising details over a pint in the next few weeks
Many thanks for your attendance on the previous BC rides which have had a fantastic atmosphere due to the superb members on here.
Any questions please feel free to ask

Nick & Ellie

Oh jeez now the POCKET so called rocket taunts us eh!!!!

first time that middle age crisis gets dirty we will be safe for hours while he cleans it

still too new to thrash anyway

and add in the old age toilet stops we will be well away

he he

LOL Pete, it's OK I'm bringing a catheter

Weather's not looking to good for the weekend :( but fingers crossed the wind changes direction!!

well ive bought some over trousers today just incase, but that aint gonna help me see in the rain lol

ref Ellie,, well who is putting that in for him???

We'll draw straws Pete...Unless you want to volunteer??

was "drawing straws" an intentional or unfortunate pun?

Don't know what you mean Chris

Weather's not looking to good for the weekend

I'll swap my bikini and sun tan lotion for wellies and a sowester instead then

how bad is it looking ?

Yeah looks that way for me to, except I wasn't planning to wear a bikini in the first place. Almost tempted to drop out as going to be travelling long distance in the wet!

heavy rain all weekend littlecat. But may change as it is a prediction after all!

Dont drop out! It only says sunshine and showers at the moment, and did you really expect anything different in Wales? :lol3:


Metcheck says between 1 and 2 mm some of the day.

I'm too worked up over it to drop out! but I don't really have any waterproof gear lol

plus it means popping a sandwich bag over the sat-nav as that isn't waterproof either lol

What will be, will be!

Suck it and see I say!!

Hi MrFrance,

We are going to get wet at some point during the weekend. It happens on ride-outs. You will no doubt enjoy, at the bar, the stories of past down-pours. I shall be testing the weather proofing of Italian electronics on this ride-out - wish me luck!

I strongly advise the following:

• 1. Get a waterproof over suit - they're not that expensive;
  
• 2. Bring a spare pair of gloves - they will get soaked no matter how water proof they claim to be;
  
• 3. Bring the sat-nav, but don't rely on it. Keep it warm and dry in your luggage. Have a route on paper you can follow. Use the sat-nav only if you need it. It won't be needed on the ride-out;
  
• 4. Don't be defeated by a little rain. Riding in the rain is good for you - you'll be amazed what you learn. But not if you're soaked through, see point 1.

See you there then? Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Chris

PS My route is nearly 200miles home to BC. Others will travel further!

Riding in the rain is good for you

I agree, Ive only ridden in the rain a couple of times so will do me good to get some confidence built up!!




p.s.

Learn from my past mistakes and don't leave your braking too late in the wet!!

Thanks for the tips Steve.

I am an all year round rider so not that bothered about riding in the wet just got a bit of flu at the mo so just don't want it to get worse

Plus this will be my longest distance travelled which can be demoralising if Im getting soaked along the lonely ride there :( ....hopefully weather won't be too bad I still really want to do this been looking forward to it for ages!!!

Thanks again

There is a contingency route planned incase of bad weather.

Start point; Boars Head,
First comfort break; Six Bells,
Lunch break; Kings Head,
Photo stop; Castle Hotel,
Comfort stop (we will be bursting by this point) The Vaults,
Evening night cap; The Three Tuns brewery

not got spare gloves, :( , apart from the stiff winter ones that i really cant wear as they cripple my bad thumb joint

I've known peeps wear medical rubber gloves inside their bike gloves, Carrier bags over your socks works wonders too!!

I've known peeps wear medical rubber gloves inside their bike gloves, Carrier bags over your socks works wonders too!!

As long as your not vain!

in that case i see no reason why bin bags wouldnt do for an oversuit lol

I've known peeps wear medical rubber gloves inside their bike gloves

Good idea RC, i'll take me rubber gloves

I was going to suggest slipping a pair of marigolds over your gloves, but it looks like the NHS are now sponsoring the BC ride-out!

Certainly the snapping of a pair of surgical gloves should get everyone to pay attention