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[Geordie Guy]

Has anyone booked a table at the pub for the evening meals ????

[ynot tony]

right this is what am cana dee stick to the route i posted,was thinking all leave the camp site at aboot 10 oclock,well only those who are heading north for the day out,all filled up with petrol on the friday,only small garage in village then ride up to st marys loch cafe for scran,after that who ever wants to carry on with my route can ,or head to the budda for a kip,and nettle tea,ive been there to many times now im starting to float off the bed through the night could be the skunk though nowt set in stone just dee yu awn thing and enjoy

[Hawmaw]

Maybe Hartside and I are expecting too much to ask folk to commit to a run but it's understandable because we're not staying over at Bellinham and in my case I'll be travelling around 110 miles each way to meet up for the run and leaving home about 7 am . I need to know that there will be folk turning up.

Sometimes there needs to be some organisation. Last year no-one decided on a route until we we're sitting on our bikes in the campsite after breakfast.
Then it was hit and miss with folk going off in different directions at junctions and no pre arranged rendezvous points.

I want to do the lakes rather than the same roads we covered last year. The chance to ride some of the back roads round the lakes with a guide who knows the area (Hartside) is too good to miss and not an opportunity I'm liable to have again.

Sorry for being a greetin face but that's the way I see it .

[dandywarhol]

Good point about the restaurant Ivan - I just phoned them and booked for around 15/18 bodies on SATURDAY at 8.00

FRIDAY could be a problem - it's pretty booked up! She'll do what she can.

Mark - do you think the Lakes Run will be fairly quiet, or will the roads be busy with weekend Mondeo drivers?

Edited by dandywarhol, 24 September 2008 - 06:13 pm.

[ynot tony]

Maybe Hartside and I are expecting too much to ask folk to commit to a run but it's understandable because we're not staying over at Bellinham and in my case I'll be travelling around 110 miles each way to meet up for the run and leaving home about 7 am . I need to know that there will be folk turning up.

Sometimes there needs to be some organisation. Last year no-one decided on a route until we we're sitting on our bikes in the campsite after breakfast.
Then it was hit and miss with folk going off in different directions at junctions and no pre arranged rendezvous points.

I want to do the lakes rather than the same roads we covered last year. The chance to ride some of the back roads round the lakes with a guide who knows the area (Hartside) is too good to miss and not an opportunity I'm liable to have again.

Sorry for being a greetin face but that's the way I see it .

hawmaw your right about last year,there was no organisation,i did set a route up but as you say folk went off in different directions,there should be some sort of plan for a ride out,waiting at junjions ect for slower riders meal stops ect,i dont fancy the lakes OR BUDDA AGAIN am sure some will be coming,COME ON LADS WHOS DOING THE LAKES,YOU MUST LEAVE CAMPSITE AT ABOUT 9AM TO MEET HAWMAW AND MARK AT HARTSIDE CAFE

[Geordie Guy]

,ive been there to many times now im starting to float off the bed through the night could be the skunk though :

Now , That made me laugh......

[aircooled68]

Help needed from the seasoned tourers....


where the fook does ya put the gear, having only a tank bag and a V46 top box

any pic's of loaded bikes/adivce etc tent/sleaping bag, mat etc


Dave

[bondy]

Help needed from the seasoned tourers....
where the fook does ya put the gear, having only a tank bag and a V46 top box

any pic's of loaded bikes/adivce etc tent/sleaping bag, mat etc
Dave

I'd put your gear in a water proof bag and hide from Tony & Hutch.

[ynot tony]

Help needed from the seasoned tourers....
where the fook does ya put the gear, having only a tank bag and a V46 top box

any pic's of loaded bikes/adivce etc tent/sleaping bag, mat etc
Dave

CLOTHES TOILETRIES VALUABLES ECT TOP BOX,STUFF YOUR SLEEPING BAG IN TENT BAG,BUNGEE TENT AND ROLL MAT ON BACK SEAT IN FRONT OF TOP BOX THEN GO FOR IT

[sidestand]

Me & The Appetite will be coming up on the Saturday, but will be too late for any ride-outs, so we'll just pitch the tent & meet you all for a natter, pint & a meal if that's OK.

Be grateful if someone could book 2 extra seats in the restaurant for Saturday night though.

[DazzerB]

right this is what am cana dee stick to the route i posted,was thinking all leave the camp site at aboot 10 oclock,well only those who are heading north for the day out,all filled up with petrol on the friday,only small garage in village then ride up to st marys loch cafe for scran,after that who ever wants to carry on with my route can ,or head to the budda for a kip,and nettle tea,ive been there to many times now im starting to float off the bed through the night could be the skunk though nowt set in stone just dee yu awn thing and enjoy

Tony,

Myself and my mate will be joining you and going north. Mate Andy ain't been to Scotland before, so this will be his first trip across the border (told him he needs to take his passport !!).

We're going across to the lakes on Sun PM and Monday, then wandering back south on Tuesday.

wathers still looking good fo r the weekend, but not sure about the following two days, looks like i'm getting wet. . .

[Hartside Man]

Good point about the restaurant Ivan - I just phoned them and booked for around 15/18 bodies on SATURDAY at 8.00

FRIDAY could be a problem - it's pretty booked up! She'll do what she can.

Mark - do you think the Lakes Run will be fairly quiet, or will the roads be busy with weekend Mondeo drivers?

the lakes is the lakes sometimes you can get a good clear run and other times it can be packed (it's not a bank holiday weekend so thats a help) anyway you ride a bike and therefore there is no such thing as a traffic jam LOL.

to be honest it has been really quiet around the lakes of late , most places are begging for business as its been a bit of a washout this year.

seasonally around sept / oct its a lot quieter than june to aug and the 2006 run in july wasnt that bad was it ??


the REASON I suggested the lakes was a few requests from last year and a few from this year, I am not trying to split any group or cause any aggro, I am more than happy to take 1 bike round or 20 bikes round, it matters naught to me. I never tire of the lakes cos i find a new road or a new sight or a sight in different light everytime i go.

the only thing i dislike is sitting waiting at a meeting point aimlessly when i could be riding

[catsbum]

Best Wishes and a safe trip to all of those going

Expect to see lots of Piccies next week

[ynot tony]

Tony,

Myself and my mate will be joining you and going north. Mate Andy ain't been to Scotland before, so this will be his first trip across the border (told him he needs to take his passport !!).

We're going across to the lakes on Sun PM and Monday, then wandering back south on Tuesday.

wathers still looking good fo r the weekend, but not sure about the following two days, looks like i'm getting wet. . .

your mates in for a treat then nice roads,mind you scotland gets better the further north you go,but am sure he will still come back to campsite smiling

[ChrisG]

wathers still looking good fo r the weekend, but not sure about the following two days, looks like i'm getting wet. . .

Yeah I've just repacked with some extra waterpoofs as I'm not home 'til Monday night either. Pissing it down with rain all afternoon here, hoping it'll have stopped by the time I set off in the morning.


As for Aircooled's packing woes, you aint gonna like me. E45 topbox, pair of E36 panniers, 50 litre Ortlieb bag and tank bag. I really need to start packing lighter

If you're using a rollmat then roll it around the outside of the tent and sleeping bag to reduce space. If expecting rain accept that your tankbag and topbox probably aren't waterproof and pack in bags. Topboxes usually have a lip around the middle that is just the right size to hook a cargo net on to, you can strap a fair bit on top.

[ChrisG]

http://i216.photobuc...2G/100_1104.jpg

Some inconsiderate bugger's gone and ruined the photo by parking his Mk2 in the way

[dandywarhol]