Roll on Friday
Ireland G2g 2010
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#142
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 07:33 am
Weather's looking good.
From Met Eireann:-
From Met Eireann:-
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday : Mainly dry, settled weather will continue, with sunshine, but there is a possibility of some heavy, thundery showers breaking out. Becoming very warm, with temperatures in the mid 20s in many inland areas and possibly up to the high 20s in places over the weekend. Winds will be very light and variable, with daytime sea breezes near coasts, keeping temperatures a little lower. A few mist or fog patches may form at night.
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 08:15 am
Rat bike no more. The Lovely Mrs TeDeum noted the remark by apw about the state of my bike and I was "advised" to clean it before Friday. I apologise to Chris G and Tony D for letting down the side but now you can see the paint in places although I did not polish anything. Surprised to find that the engine is grey.
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#144
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 08:41 am
Sorry, I cant make this one.
As I'm not going to Aviemore in Sept , it was going to be the only chance to meet up will you lot. So I was going to suprise you all and just turn up.
Just had a operation yesterday on the roof of my mouth to stop me snoring.
Thought it was going to be like going to the dentists, ended up in Theatre !!!
Can hardly talk, cant swallow, cant eat !
Cant come to Ireland.
Have a great time and a pint of the black magic for me.
Cheers, Ivan
As I'm not going to Aviemore in Sept , it was going to be the only chance to meet up will you lot. So I was going to suprise you all and just turn up.
Just had a operation yesterday on the roof of my mouth to stop me snoring.
Thought it was going to be like going to the dentists, ended up in Theatre !!!
Can hardly talk, cant swallow, cant eat !
Cant come to Ireland.
Have a great time and a pint of the black magic for me.
Cheers, Ivan
Edited by Geordie Guy, 22 June 2010 - 08:42 am.
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#145
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 09:00 am
Ivan - thats would have been a good suprise to meet you - shame. That sounds sore on the mouth, hope you get well soon.
Roll on friday...I'm just recovering from a bad cold so have not even washed my bike!
If the weather is anything like last weekend we are setup. I was in the Burren for the weekend and it was heaven on earth, even had a few swims in the sea which is the sort of rat-bike activity I would not normally indulge!
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Roll on friday...I'm just recovering from a bad cold so have not even washed my bike!
If the weather is anything like last weekend we are setup. I was in the Burren for the weekend and it was heaven on earth, even had a few swims in the sea which is the sort of rat-bike activity I would not normally indulge!
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#146
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 12:31 pm
So gents - in response to my own post below. Looking at the proposed saturday run Saturday Route which is around 100miles I am hoping that this is far enough. I had planeed to get to scout the route beforehand but I never managed to get away so if this turns out to be too short we can always extend it as we go.
If you get to th ecamspsite before me, I plan to be there around 4pm, i have the booking under the name 'Alex for Carpe TDM' , there are 12 to 14 single tents booked in at €10/head/night which includes showers and they are fairly decent facilities. If there is any issue I booked it with a lady called Margaret (let's face it how many of them can there be in Mayo
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Look forwrad to seeing you all then,
APW
If you get to th ecamspsite before me, I plan to be there around 4pm, i have the booking under the name 'Alex for Carpe TDM' , there are 12 to 14 single tents booked in at €10/head/night which includes showers and they are fairly decent facilities. If there is any issue I booked it with a lady called Margaret (let's face it how many of them can there be in Mayo
). Look forwrad to seeing you all then,
APW
QUOTE(apw99 @ Tue 6th Apr 2010, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been doing some homework and this is the proposal for the Ireland G2G...I was having trouble sorting a workable plan for Donegal so I proposing a Mayo destination. I have arranged a campsite in Westport which I have stayed on several times. It's one of the best sites I have used, it is family-oriented but I don't expect that we will be up roarin'n'shoutin all night!
Meet up friday in Westport June 25th at Campsite I have arranged camping fees of €10/head/night based on the fact that there will be primarily one-man tents but we get a group discount given that I expect 6 to 12 heads in all.
Saturday I have proposed a 100mile circuit with some amazing scenery - I will try to get down there beforehand to scout out the chocalate cake... Saturday Route
Westport town is a bit of a walk but it will help stretch the back out after the day on the bike...so we can go there for dinner and pints..there are lots of good restaurants in Westport and it's one of the nicest towns in Ireland with the possible exception of Dingle.
Sunday will be a long ride home for most so maybe go for a decent breakfast and on home from there.
Any comments, additional interest, questions, abuse welcome!!
Thanks
APW
Meet up friday in Westport June 25th at Campsite I have arranged camping fees of €10/head/night based on the fact that there will be primarily one-man tents but we get a group discount given that I expect 6 to 12 heads in all.
Saturday I have proposed a 100mile circuit with some amazing scenery - I will try to get down there beforehand to scout out the chocalate cake... Saturday Route
Westport town is a bit of a walk but it will help stretch the back out after the day on the bike...so we can go there for dinner and pints..there are lots of good restaurants in Westport and it's one of the nicest towns in Ireland with the possible exception of Dingle.
Sunday will be a long ride home for most so maybe go for a decent breakfast and on home from there.
Any comments, additional interest, questions, abuse welcome!!
Thanks
APW
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#147
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 04:46 pm
QUOTE(TeDeum @ Tue 22nd Jun 2010, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rat bike no more. The Lovely Mrs TeDeum noted the remark by apw about the state of my bike and I was "advised" to clean it before Friday. I apologise to Chris G and Tony D for letting down the side but now you can see the paint in places although I did not polish anything. Surprised to find that the engine is grey.
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 05:06 pm
QUOTE(apw99 @ Tue 22nd Jun 2010, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Look forwrad to seeing you all then,
APW
APW
That sounds good for the morning run.
How's about heading North in the afternoon?
Or maybe a Sunday morning run heading towards most folks' homes (S/E)?
I'd planned a (non R1) route for last year (The 850 one) but the inclemment weather stopped that.
I may be one of the furthest away & it's still only 5 hours at sensible speeds.
Strangely the 3 hourly Meteox forecast shows rain starting Sunday evening...
5 day / 3 hourly
Sorry to add this after all your planning Alex
See ya soon, Chris
Edited by Chris, 22 June 2010 - 06:09 pm.
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 08:45 pm
How about we do this run and see what time we get back to Westport. If folks fancy then we can go on and do a run up to Achill Island and out to Keel beach for an evening swim (still being positive here Chris!) and then back to Westport for the bit of dinner.
Sunday we will have to see who is going what direction i suppose so we can talk that one over.
Any comments?
APW
Sunday we will have to see who is going what direction i suppose so we can talk that one over.
Any comments?
APW
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#150
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 08:54 pm
Definitely up for a ride in the afternoon too... will go with the flow really.
I may try to bag a couple more photorally points on the way back on Sunday too... See how it goes I guess.
Pat.
PS. Have decided that I will dine out in fine style this weekend, and not try to cook me own brekkie. So, no hanging around in the morning lads - I don't function well without brekkie of some sort...
I may try to bag a couple more photorally points on the way back on Sunday too... See how it goes I guess.
Pat.
PS. Have decided that I will dine out in fine style this weekend, and not try to cook me own brekkie. So, no hanging around in the morning lads - I don't function well without brekkie of some sort...
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Posted 23 June 2010 - 05:37 pm
Lads it's looking like I'll be a day visitor rather than an overnighter - will know more later. 
Stu
#152
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Posted 23 June 2010 - 06:09 pm
Me and brother Phil will be there Friday evening, for the Saturday ride out but will have to head off Saturday afternoon/evening
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Posted 23 June 2010 - 08:53 pm
QUOTE(stu @ Wed 23rd Jun 2010, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lads it's looking like I'll be a day visitor rather than an overnighter - will know more later.
This is becoming a habit Stu!
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#154
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Posted 23 June 2010 - 10:17 pm
QUOTE(apw99 @ Tue 22nd Jun 2010, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How about we do this run and see what time we get back to Westport. If folks fancy then we can go on and do a run up to Achill Island and out to Keel beach for an evening swim (still being positive here Chris!) and then back to Westport for the bit of dinner.
Sunday we will have to see who is going what direction i suppose so we can talk that one over.
Any comments?
APW
Sunday we will have to see who is going what direction i suppose so we can talk that one over.
Any comments?
APW
A few more miles Sat sounds great ... 100 miles in the morning will be a good warm up... hope me old mk1 can keep up
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#155
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Posted 24 June 2010 - 08:25 pm
Things are not looking good at this end. Something personal has come up and I don't think I'll be able to make it at all this weekend. I'm sickened as I was looking forward to a few days on the bike. I hope to sort something out but it's not looking likely.
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#156
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Posted 24 June 2010 - 08:54 pm
Noel with the R1 just called and can't make it. Makes the rounds smaller I suppose!
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#157
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Posted 24 June 2010 - 10:03 pm
See you all in Westport tomorrow.... 
must get some beauty sleep as I have to nip in to work in morning early so I can get away early.. 
meeting Paddy900 at 12.00 then its away..... 
must get some beauty sleep as I have to nip in to work in morning early so I can get away early.. meeting Paddy900 at 12.00 then its away.....
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#158
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Posted 24 June 2010 - 10:13 pm
Be safe Guys
Very Envious, some good riding coming up
Don't forget we wanna see loads of pics and good write-ups!
cats
Very Envious, some good riding coming up
Don't forget we wanna see loads of pics and good write-ups!
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Posted 24 June 2010 - 11:31 pm
Shame that Kickstarter and R1-man can't make it. TrevtheRev is out as well as he has still not fixed the rad after LAST YEARS G2G! Serious lack of motivation there I think - but my mate is coming along instead on his KTM which will be a nice novelty bike for the mix!
Heading off around 10:30 over back-roads to avoid the motorway and doing a few stops on the way across.
Look forwrad to seeing you all and be safe!
APW
Heading off around 10:30 over back-roads to avoid the motorway and doing a few stops on the way across.
Look forwrad to seeing you all and be safe!
APW
Have you ever lent someone 20 quid and never seen it again? It was probably worth it.
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Posted 25 June 2010 - 10:56 am
Well lads, the bikes packed and ready to go. I'm coming from work so will be up there between 8 and 10 sometime. Save me a flat bit of grass!
Can't wait now...
Can't wait now...
Riding slowly to make you all look faster...
1997 Mk2 (registered '99) in super quick yellow/silver with custom gone-faster scratches. Micron 2-1 exhaust (fruity but not offensive), TRX engine (after the death-rattle signalled the end of the original), Hagon rear shock, rust-proof rear end courtesy of loobman chain oiler... My first and only bike (delivered new to home before I passed my test), tatty and a bit of a shed, but still get a buzz from it!
1997 Mk2 (registered '99) in super quick yellow/silver with custom gone-faster scratches. Micron 2-1 exhaust (fruity but not offensive), TRX engine (after the death-rattle signalled the end of the original), Hagon rear shock, rust-proof rear end courtesy of loobman chain oiler... My first and only bike (delivered new to home before I passed my test), tatty and a bit of a shed, but still get a buzz from it!
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