Ride out.?

Do any of the bikers on this forum fancy a get together and an afternoon ride out in the country somewhere. Just a few hours at a legal pace and a stop for a cuppa and a chat.?..................Just a thought with the weather sort of improving slightly.

Sounds good to me.

Push irons

I'm up for it!

(PB - are you Peter "bullseye", by any chance?")

I'm in..

Sorry Tonker, that's not me.

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Let's sort a day out and get this done...

Can I come lol.

momac..... I asked that question once before, even stating I had all the appropriate gear. Maybe it's thought we would wet our pants

Anne,I haven't got the gear but I've rode on the back of one a few times,I've still got my ordinary bike but I live around ups and downs and haven't got the puff anymore...which is a pity because the freedom of biking is second to none.

Me too ,oh i have not got a bike though sorry GB

I hope you do all meet up and have a good day.

Well if you all like this I suggest we meet up at the 'Tickled Trout' car park off the M6 at Preston. That's about 30 minutes from for my home , and it must be similar for you fellas. If that's Ok I will plan a route and a coffee stop that lasts about four or five hours, if that's too long lets have some more suggestions .
If we meet up around eleven o clock that should get us back to the starting point at three or fourish .
That's just my ideas but if any of you have any other ones feel free to chirp up.

Sounds OK to me peebee... Any Tuesday would be great for me.... Weekends taken up with static van and her indoors etc

Tuesdays are OK with me too, just have to hope for a good one sometime. No comment from LG or Tonks, looks like it could be just me and thee BB.

They said they were in peebee.

I'd have to have notice for a Tuesday (it isn't out of the question!), but I'm in Spain from this Sunday until the 26th.

Although, I can't understand why, seeing as we all live relatively close, we need to meet up 25 miles away, at the Tickled Trout?

Any days fine for me...

Its nowt do with me I know but, If i was organizing a run, i'd meet,
Westwood, its a car park with not many on it just off the new A49 extension road, So its hand for the motorway network, then after a quick meeting set some cones out and do, doughnutting, wheelies, bunny hops , flip flops and burnouts, there is no one there to object, If you like I will come and do a video,
Hells aunties meet 2021,

Tom, I notice you were kicked out of the Worley Hall estate 'pretend' shops for asking for an ice cream!

If Peebee organises it's no probs to meet at the T. Trout for me.... Mach 2 from j26... 10 mins.

Because it's half way between all of us. If you want me to come to Wigan it would be a good idea if you organise everything as it's in your back garden and you know the area. Blackpool is forty miles from Wigan so not relatively close for me.

" it's half way between all of us"

Has the Tickled trout been moved?

It's a good starting point if Peebee is taking in the A59

Won't you be going that way, anyway?

Don't care where we go... Out is Out.... Via any route

My route was A59, Ribchester, Whitewell, Dunsop Bridge, Slaidburn, Bentham, Ribblehead, Horton in Ribblesdale ( brew), Settle, Rathmell, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, A59-M6

Nice run that

Just need a day sorting now..

Wor about next Tues 20th...forecast a'reet for a trial run....?

Ok with me bb

Do be careful. That is the route T.E. Lawrence took.

He never returned.

Never trust an Arab... As bent as their daggers

Got thi stabilisers ready LG?
Me and thee meet at the Mount?

El Tonko in Spain... Will av to sort a further ride out on his return..... Lyth Valley to bowness.!!!!

Yeah BB mounts ok thall aft tek Tha time tho I'm only on a cruiser...

Nae botha

Next toosday,s Ok for me, what time and where are we meeting.?

Anytime how about 10:30 - 11 at Tickle

Sounds good to me.

10.00 at Mount LG... SORTED... I will wear a red rose ans a copy of the mirror under my arm....

Oki doki BB I'll find you lol

how did your ride go bikers ? All to plan I hope, I did a ride today as well, a carbon footprint free jaunt, noiseless , environmentally friendly and most enjoyable,

Tom.. We're nor off til next wik... D'ost want a baccy off me? Thad luv it.

BB, thanks for your kind offer but, No Thanks,, My motor bike days ended in 1982 when i traded in my 1971 Triumph Bonnie for a pram, Since then I never yearned to reinvent my youth because bikes have come a long way but the driving skills of others have diminished, I see motor bikes today as a loose canon with the human canon ball holding on for dear life, if the bike hits something, the canon ball takes off and is in gods hands and if someone hits the bike, The canon ball takes off there as well, Its a lose lose situation, In a 'Baccy' situation the canon becomes a double barrel canon, Not for me I'm afraid, Here's a pic of my bonnie in 1973, I'm the one with my back to the camera

You don't stop biking when you get old.... You get old when you stop biking.

Wise words Tom... If my balance gets dodgy... Its a Trike next for me and her indoors.

You don't stop biking when you get old.... You get old when you stop biking.
Wise words indeed BB,
here some more i spotted on a biker's grave called Ron.

here lies the body of Biker Ron.
his bike stopped,
But Ron carried on,
RIP Ron,

The laws of biking as I was Teached!!
1. Only travel at a speed so you can Safely stop in the distance you can see to be clear.
2. Never exceed your own limitations.
3. Concentration assists observation.
4. Treat everything on a road as a Threat.
5. Always expect the unexpected.
6. There is Always something lurking around that bend.

Follow the above for safe riding today and tomorrow.

I fully understand those rules BB and I do know the thrill of motor bike riding, So much so that I was not so disciplined and broke most of those rules from time to time and I know I'm not the only guilty person of doing so, Its the nature of the beast, I wish you and your buddies a long and happy motor biking life,
Stay safe BB,

Tom.. I have been known to bend the Holy rules from time to time... But only when it was safe to do so.... You av to watch out for the Bobbies.

Good set of rules there BB, won't go far wrong following them. I always rode with the mindset, treat every other road user as an idiot until they've proved otherwise.

I don't go so deep into it as to quote a list of road rules.
I'm not that kind of motorcyclist. I wouldn't entertain a "police advanced motorcyclist course" or anything.

Good Old Tonks.... Each to their own my friend. Was taught it well and I apply it as necessary.

I did the IAM course and test. Learned some really valuable things in particular bike positioning on the road and observation. They were a great set of lads to ride with.

Can't beat the principles of corners and bends in relation to positioning.

THAT'S be'in in't reet spot on't road Tonks.

You'll not teach Tonks owt, BB.

He drives better than most people even when he's drunk, don't you know.

Can't beat the principles of corners and bends in relation to positioning.

THAT'S be'in in't reet spot on't road Tonks.

put simply, ex- big monkey,

appex

Ok fellow bikers, it may be that the TT car park is a pay and display, not sure so it might be a wise move to meet on the petrol station forecourt next door.

Oki koki peebee. C u there Tues about 10.30am.

while there is only 3 of you, 4 if tonker is allowed under the rules of border crossing, why not meet under the sign post

Is that your bike Tom.

yes,

The 2021 WW ride out song

Been in agony these last 2 days with a strained muscle in mi shoulder will get some deep heat and painkillers tomorrow and leave it as late as possible but if I can't make it I'll put a message on about 9am Tuesday morning to confirm or not if I can make it or not

Coward

TTS,
Bit harsh that comment. In a bad mood?

No Broady I am in a good mood, I have been watching the F1 British Grand Prix all afternoon, and a splendid result

Nice one TP.... ... Marvellous talent.... LG hope things work out... Peebee I'm still coming pal.

TTS,
Grand Prix. I would sooner poke hot needles into my eyeballs.

Have a great day out chaps, it's a nice run that I have done myself, if I had two fewer wheels I would join you.

On another note, I went to Capesthorne Hall today near Macclesfield for the Classic Car and Bike meet, dozens of vintage bikes and around 400 cars, a great day out. However, around an hour queueing to get in sat in an open topped car has left me looking like a tomato.

Sorry lads I won't be there I've never been in pain as much as I am now I honestly feel like crying...

Sorry to hear that LG... get well soon... PEEBEE would you prefer another date when LG and El Tonko are available.?

I am easy either way, it looks like it would be next month before everyone is available.

The only Tuesday I am not available is next Tuesday I am in Ilfracombe.... Available any other Tuesdays. Does that help?

Tonker said he was in Spain till the 26th so I think we will just pull the plug on this.

You did your best PB... we need more bikers on the site.... There may be one or two more lurking in the shadows.... I can make it tomorrow still for a few hours... How you fixed?

Will check my phone 8am in't morn...... If nowt heard PB. A'st not be thee'r.

How many hours BB, what time are you looking to be home.? If we meet at 10 -30 what time do you want to be back at the M6.?

I'm thinking, this is exactly how my cycling group is ( pedal power), there are a regular 4 members and we like to do 2 rides per week but, its a very rare event when all 4 can meet on the same day,
So its par the course gents, don't be disheartened,
Keep the faith,

Like some one once said ,'It's like herding cats'. BB I think we will leave it here and call it a day. Best to try again next month when everybody is available. Keep the faith, I like that I duz.

Oki koki PB... nearly made it... Better luck next time...

Eee-by-gum it's a warm un... Not to be outdone had a minor blip out on't bike... 10-20 miles out in't stix.... Not nice 30 degs with all the biking tackle on.

Don't despair BB, Myself and the Plum Princess hada train ride to southport to catch the sea air. plenty of folks in Southport but not many bikers at the carousel, I counted 4 bikes, thats the least I've ever seen there,

It's the heat TP... All the gear on and the heat rising from the engine is not good. 15-20 degrees is beltin

Bad accident on Marine Drive Motorbike/Car

Hope all are OK.

not looking good

Well me and Mick had a good ride out , this is 'Blind Beck' tea rooms where one of our stops was.

Glad u got out PEEBEE. which is your bike?... Was you like a gallon of dripping when u got home.

The Norton is mine, I have a vented jacket and mesh gloves so they kept me cool, it's only when you stop that a need to disrobe. The right riding gear can make all the difference in riding pleasure.

Correct.... Wor a luvly bike that is. . Still looking forward to our little soiree when all available.... Off to Ilfracombe Friday for a week... So dependant on weather... Early August looks favourable.... LG... How's your ailment? Healing I hope... El Tonko are you available subject to weather etc.... Tuesday best for me as her indoors looks after her dad those days from 7 am - 3 pm.

Bump.

LG... How's your ailment?

Astonishing, It's baffled the medical profession for decades.




Sorry couldn't resist.

I used to be an Hells Angel

I got back last night, a bit worse for wear, I might add, with a broken left (clutch) hand, but I'll be reet for the next "ride out"!

PS - it wouldn't be 'Singapore' Mick, from Shevvy, on that other bike. His feet wouldn't touch the floor!

Yep I'm deffo in next one shoulders reet now lol

Peebee... WN1 Standisher... El Tonko... LG if still alive... Sept 7th or 14th (Tuesdays)... Are we going for it again. The ride Peebee suggested last time round??

Suits me weather permitting, but sounds like everyone else has gone quiet.

Monitoring peebee

I could do Wednesday?