East Anglia ride out & BBQ, Sunday 16th August

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

Add 1 + Co-Pilot

Do you want a PM to confirm ?

Good news Tel, no need to PM unless there's any querey ?
I'll stick up final arrangements & route etc nearer the time.

Finally you've decided to organise something on a sunday i'm not working lol - count me in nige - i may have neil with me too (so that would be one (yamaha) thundercat and one (triumph) thunderbird ha ha now i know who really wears the trousers!) - just remind me beforehand!

Ezzy's Mum! wrote: i may have neil with me too (so that would be one (yamaha) thundercat and one (triumph) thunderbird ha ha now i know who really wears the trousers!) - just remind me beforehand!

Er yes fine great But what am I reminding you of, the Date or the Trousers

count us 2 in nigie
fred & pete

bignige wrote:

Ezzy's Mum! wrote: i may have neil with me too (so that would be one (yamaha) thundercat and one (triumph) thunderbird ha ha now i know who really wears the trousers!) - just remind me beforehand!

Er yes fine great But what am I reminding you of, the Date or the Trousers

both if you see him adopting the 'patient look' (which he does quite often)

As long as Im not working...I'll be there!!! Venture down to the fens........




Ellie x

Sorry Nige ,

Gonna have to count me & Bea out of this one now as we'll be coming home from the Alps trip that day as the dates moved on that one.

Hope the day goes well for you and Ian.

Cheers
Tel

......and Im not working, so will defo be joining you all xxx :whoop:




Ellie x

0ldcat wrote:Sorry Nige ,

Gonna have to count me & Bea out of this one now as we'll be coming home from the Alps trip that day as the dates moved on that one.

EDIT: Er Alps trip cancelled now (Bugger)

Tel

D'oh , Now I CAN make it and may be brining a bandit (and co-pilot) along for the trip too.

Keeping an eye on the weather forecast for this one due to the distance

If the weather is kind, then I could be up for this.

Reckon you'll 50+ bikes round 120 miles and back in time for tea?

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

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)