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#21 Moose

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Posted 01 November 2009 - 08:00 pm

QUOTE(OldGreyWizard @ Sun 1st Nov 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This could be a "Tortoise and the Hare" trip.
850s racing ahead and making lots of stops 900s taking it a little slower with fewer stops.

My now Ex TDM easily got 55mph on a commute. I'd hope that my replacement which I hope to pick up soon will do something similar.

JG - I need to pick up the replacement TDM from Sheffield as soon as the shoulder is up to it. If it the dates work out, can I drop by on my way back to London?




Thetford on the way back from shefield to London?

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Posted 01 November 2009 - 08:10 pm

Moose,

It would be a pleasure to drop by!
I'll bring some "cake".

PS "My now Ex TDM easily got 55mph on a commute." was supposed to be "My now Ex TDM easily got 55mpg on a commute."

One finger typing still!!

Edited by OldGreyWizard, 01 November 2009 - 08:10 pm.

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Posted 01 November 2009 - 09:53 pm

QUOTE(OldGreyWizard @ Sun 1st Nov 2009, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moose,

It would be a pleasure to drop by!
I'll bring some "cake".

PS "My now Ex TDM easily got 55mph on a commute." was supposed to be "My now Ex TDM easily got 55mpg on a commute."

One finger typing still!!



If ya gonna go to Jollys on the way back from oop north, ya could pop in, have a coffee and cake and then depending on time and weather we could ride over to his, if ya fancy it that is rotflmmfao.gif

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#24 JollyGiant

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Posted 02 November 2009 - 03:16 pm

QUOTE(Moose @ Sun 1st Nov 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thetford on the way back from shefield to London?

Thats what I thought!!

You are more than welcome to pop in for a cupa and biccy but it is quite away out of your way?

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Posted 02 November 2009 - 10:01 pm

QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Mon 2nd Nov 2009, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats what I thought!!

You are more than welcome to pop in for a cupa and biccy but it is quite away out of your way?


Nothing is out of the way when a slice of cake is at stake!!
I haven't sorted out a date yet. It depends on how well I mend and "tedium" working shifts.
I'm aiming for 21/22 or 28/29. I can't stand the tube any longer!
Last post on this subject I'll PM you nearer the time and create a new G2G.

Lets concentrate of the LE > JoG
So far we have a 3am Sat start with an average 65mph.
Can't wait!!


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Posted 03 November 2009 - 12:01 am

Will there be cake stops?

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Posted 03 November 2009 - 08:04 am

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Will there be cake stops?

Not unless they are with fuel tongue.gif

I don't think we should aim for a average speed but just the fastest we can but thats down to the individual!

And I also think that we should try and keep all stops to a short as possible. Petrol, piss and press on should be the moto good.gif

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Posted 03 November 2009 - 10:06 am

It's 1000 miles each way? And you're doing the first leg (1000 miles) straight? Hard core. I've done 700 miles/day on my TDM, and oddly felt fine at the end of it. But, that's after riding several thousand miles immediately before. That's gonna be one long day unless you can really book it on the freeway, and even then it's long.

Wish I could join you all - I gotta see what this cake fettish is about.

Best of luck on the trip! good.gif

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Posted 08 November 2009 - 09:55 pm

Anyone from the South/South East want to meet up on the way down?

Two possible meet up points.

1.) Ace cafe West London A406
2.) Junction 12 M4 Sainsbury's carpark

Maybe we could use both

Cake at both points!!!

Any thoughts?

P.S. LDRIDER, if you want to come I could sort you out a bed for the night in London!!!!

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Posted 08 November 2009 - 11:07 pm

Thanks GW. Back at you if you get this way.

I'll be making my way over there one of these days, and probably buy one of those 450# MK1s to tool around on while I'm visiting.

So, tell me, how do you all pack your china for tea and cake? Special panniers? rotflmmfao.gif

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Posted 09 November 2009 - 01:14 pm

Roll call ! for B and B at John O'Groats.

Do any of you want to try and get a block booking at a B&B.

So far its ....

Me, Saga Lout, Big Col, Moose and OldGreyWizard

Any more ?

or are you iron butts just turning straight around and going for the double ? punishment.gif

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Posted 09 November 2009 - 04:46 pm

QUOTE(LDRider @ Sun 8th Nov 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks GW. Back at you if you get this way.

I'll be making my way over there one of these days, and probably buy one of those 450# MK1s to tool around on while I'm visiting.

So, tell me, how do you all pack your china for tea and cake? Special panniers? rotflmmfao.gif



Special wicker panniers of course. Hand made by globe travelling Amish ravers. They are making a bigger set for me for Donegal G2G next year.

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Posted 09 November 2009 - 07:02 pm

QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Mon 9th Nov 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Roll call ! for B and B at John O'Groats.

Do any of you want to try and get a block booking at a B&B.

So far its ....

Me, Saga Lout, Big Col, Moose and OldGreyWizard

Any more ?

or are you iron butts just turning straight around and going for the double ? punishment.gif

Cheers, Ivan

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Yes please I'd love a comfy bed, bar a brunette with lovely boobies please wub.gif

And no more than 50ft fromfinish line laugh.gif

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Posted 10 November 2009 - 09:28 am

QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Mon 9th Nov 2009, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Special wicker panniers of course. Hand made by globe travelling Amish ravers. They are making a bigger set for me for Donegal G2G next year.


Nice one Dances. rotflmmfao.gif

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Posted 16 November 2009 - 09:11 pm

I mentioned the LE>JoG trip to a mate of mine. He is dead keen on coming along, He has a FZ1 at the moment. but is thinking about getting a TDM. I think that if I let him borrow mine for a day or two he will be hooked.

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Posted 30 March 2010 - 10:02 pm

Well I let my mate borrow my TDM for a night, he loved it and is nearly hooked. He is either going to swap his FZ1 for a TDM900 or a Triumph triple. If he hasn't sorted the bike out in time, he will do the LE > JoG ride on his current FZ1.

It is time for a fresh roll call on this one; those that are definately going

The Fast Group leave May 8th 2am - 3am start arrive 4pm - 5pm May 8th
OldGreyWizard Plus one - Room booked at the Hotel
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The Slower Group, leave whenever you like but arrive 4pm - 5pm on May 8th
???

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Posted 30 March 2010 - 10:34 pm

QUOTE(OldGreyWizard @ Tue 30th Mar 2010, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I let my mate borrow my TDM for a night, he loved it and is nearly hooked. He is either going to swap his FZ1 for a TDM900 or a Triumph triple. If he hasn't sorted the bike out in time, he will do the LE > JoG ride on his current FZ1.

It is time for a fresh roll call on this one; those that are definately going

The Fast Group leave May 8th 2am - 3am start arrive 4pm - 5pm May 8th
OldGreyWizard Plus one - Room booked at the Hotel
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The Slower Group, leave whenever you like but arrive 4pm - 5pm on May 8th
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OGW.... How come the slow group and the fast group arrive at the same time????

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Posted 31 March 2010 - 11:31 pm

QUOTE(Paddy900 @ Tue 30th Mar 2010, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OGW.... How come the slow group and the fast group arrive at the same time????


Hopefully the slower group leave before the fast group. We should all meet up @8pm latest for some food and a drink at JoG.

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Posted 01 April 2010 - 03:18 pm

doubtfull.gif Have I missed something lads? When is this trip?
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 09:15 pm

I'm sorry guys but I'm going to have to pull out of this one as I'm a bit skint at the mo and saving to do a trip to "THE Ring" in the summer.....

So unless I win the lottery I won't be able to join you all..... Sorry.

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