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Rob McCarthy


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Check out the last 3 News letters and contact Rob Drake.

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-- Edited by Rob McCarthy on Wednesday 24th of April 2013 11:01:38 AM

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HI there i'm looking at doing a  1-2 week maybe evene a month long trip in late September/ Early October to either the pyranees or Morocco maybe even both to break my adventure riding cherry. Basically I am looking for some info on routes and also to see if there is anyone out there who might be interested in going or no of any groups going, any info or suggestions welcome.

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Will



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Nick aka Schoe000 did the GR99 route last year, which follows the river Elbe along the whole length of the Pyrenees. RichT4, Brownie and possibly myself may be doing this also in August, but I may instead be riding a 1200 mile Aragon, Navarra Pyrenees and Bardenas Desert route, which I think Rob Drake did part of with Liz.



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Rob Drake


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Hi Will
I'd suggest having a good look at Google earth and picking some must go places followed by looking at joining them up. Switch wikiloc on and you'll also get lots of routes uploaded by others to give you an idea of where you can and can't go. Part of the fun is planning and it also gives you prior knowledge of an area that might make your trip easier.
Our routes may not be best as we tend to do a bit of bike hauling on occasions.

What bike are you planning on riding and how tricky a trail are you looking for?

I've been thinking that we could have special meeting one Tuesday where those of us that have done this sort thing can set our stall out with a lap top etc and show people how we do it. Would anyone else be up for this?

Cheers, Rob



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I would be happy to get involved on a Tuesday evening if I can be of any help



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Hi Rob,

As im starting out on this whole thing nothing to complicated but more than anything a good fun adventure. I will be doing it on my KTM 690 enduro r. I would be really keen to come to a tuesday evening and pick peoples brains about the way these sort of trips should be approached. did you have any dates in mind to see if we could get something organised

thanks

will


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Rob Drake


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Hi Will
I was thinking of putting something together for after the monthly meeting at the Dolphin in Bovey, maybe those interested could bring along some maps, details and a few pics of where they've been to show others how they planned a trip.

I'd be tempted to take a few dry runs locally to find out what you need to take on a trip, Harty has done some great trips over a few days without getting more than a couple of hours from home.

If you can't make a monthly meeting maybe we could arrange a days ride and camp with a few of us so you can talk it over.

Cheers, Rob

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Rob Drake wrote:

Hi Will
I was thinking of putting something together for after the monthly meeting at the Dolphin in Bovey, maybe those interested could bring along some maps, details and a few pics of where they've been to show others how they planned a trip.

I'd be tempted to take a few dry runs locally to find out what you need to take on a trip, Harty has done some great trips over a few days without getting more than a couple of hours from home.

If you can't make a monthly meeting maybe we could arrange a days ride and camp with a few of us so you can talk it over.

Cheers, Rob

Thumbs up from me Rob 



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All those suggestions sound good, i will come along to the next meeting (14th May) and hopefully meet you and a few others if not before on a ride out at some point

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Hi Will.
I'm planning to go to Morocco starting the 2nd week of September for 4 weeks.
Plan a ferry to Santander and then straight down to Tarifa and over to Morocco.
Down the west coast to Marrakesh, South East to the Sahara and then have a look around the Atlas.
Heading back via the East coast of Spain and to then cut across back to Santander for the ferry home.
I've got a friend who can't take as much time off as me so the plan is currently in a state of flux!

Would be interested in meeting up on the 14th. and also a ride out some time.

I've booked on the enclosed if you're interested:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/hubbuk/

Cheers,
Amyas


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I would be pleased to come along and throw in my experience of Marocco on 14th.

David



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edwards19840


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hey guys thanks for the really great feed back, Amyas would be great meet you at somepoint as thats a definate possible option, ill be in touch soon

will

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OK Will....
I'll come up to the meeting on the 14th.
I'll also be around for the BMAD festival in Paignton this weekend if you're planning a visit... Saturday afternoon / Sunday...

Also look forward to meeting up with the rest of you to hear your advice!!
Anyone else at BMAD?

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I've got quite a bit of info on Morocco.



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I also done some routes through Morocco, I thing some of it was the old Paris Dakar route. will try and make it to the pub.

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bad times guys, cant make tonight but hopefully i will manage to get the info from you another time soon, cheers

will

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I'm still coming over, so hope to meet up with the rest of you for soem advice!
See you later....

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Hi Will and everybody,

I'm a TRF member who lost his way at least 10 years ago and havn't got a bike properly dirty in that time. So needless to say my non tarmac riding is very rusty as were my XL185's! I could however be interested in a trip to spain or maybe further at about that time. I've currently got a yamaha XT660R. I thought about trying to get to the meeting but alas not possible last week. I went to Morocco a couple of times about 4 years ago which was a baptism of dust as well as fire.
cheers
Adrian Winzer

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Hi Will, Adrian.
Are you interested in meeting up any time to discuss a trip?
Could meet up on a week day evening or a weekend....

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Hi Amyas, Will
yes I could meet up, probably during the week, best for me would be tues, wed, thurs or friday as I'm usually away from base at the weekends, but I can fit in with anything if required.
Adrian

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hey guys yeah tuesday or wednesday is good for me, maybe Totnes would be a good place to meet up could do and evening ride and a beer or something?

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adrianwinzer wrote:

Hi Will and everybody,

I'm a TRF member who lost his way at least 10 years ago and havn't got a bike properly dirty in that time. So needless to say my non tarmac riding is very rusty as were my XL185's! I could however be interested in a trip to spain or maybe further at about that time. I've currently got a yamaha XT660R. I thought about trying to get to the meeting but alas not possible last week. I went to Morocco a couple of times about 4 years ago which was a baptism of dust as well as fire.
cheers
Adrian Winzer

 I don't believe any ex DTRFG ROW officer would ever get lost.

Long time no see Adrian, you were on a push bike last time we met.

Have you really still got the 185?



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Pete wrote:

 I don't believe any ex DTRFG ROW officer would ever get lost.

Long time no see Adrian, you were on a push bike last time we met.

Have you really still got the 185?

This 185?

Adrian Winzers crests.jpg

 



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Hi Adrain, Will.
I can do this Tuesday (tomorrow 21st)... Could meet up in Totnes?
Or the week after next starting 3rd June.... Wednesday? meet up in Totnes and go down to bike night in Paignton via a couple of lanes?

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Probably best to give me a call if it's tomorrow: 07927397871
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Amyas wrote:

Hi Adrain, Will.
I can do this Tuesday (tomorrow 21st)... Could meet up in Totnes?
Or the week after next starting 3rd June.... Wednesday? meet up in Totnes and go down to bike night in Paignton via a couple of lanes?

 What bikes are all going on then?? Cheers



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Hi all,
blimey, is that me in the photo??? No Pete, sadly I do not own a 185 any more, but I did for some years after that pic was taken. I have seen you posting in the yahoo forum reletively recently, hope you are still riding the lanes! Had an interesting moment yesterday, bumped into Bill Norris after 25 years at a guess, he works for ocean BMW and had a GS1200 company bike parked outside, ally panniers and all!!

I will be up for a meet anywhere locally, tomorrow night might be a bit tight (but might make it) I will keep watch here, Totnes area is fine. My only bike is the XT660 so won't be up for much laning locally but can meet up after... or next wednesday is good...

Adrian

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cant do next wednesday can do tonight or next tuesday, amyas i will send you a text and adrian what's your number, and i will include you in as well and we can organise some where to meet

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Hi
looks like I've missed it if you met tonight, my number is 07903227339. Next tuesday is fine though,
cheers
Adrian

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