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Blueray · Clubman A

invitation to ride some of dorsets lanes

Steve H · Devon's Best

Cheers Kev.

Once I get my bike sorted I'll be up for that biggrin

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Hi Kev

I might be interested, when would you be thinking of doing it?

Blueray · Clubman A

ttr steve wrote:
Hi Kev
I might be interested, when would you be thinking of doing it?

I was thinking of a Saturday or Sunday to suit you guys, apart from the bank holiday weekend I am reasonably flexible to which week, would just need a bit of notice. I am happy to lead more than one group on different weeks or you can have a word with Steve H and come up together as a group!

Cheers Kev.

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Hi Kev

Sunday the 31st of this month would be very good for me, I have to plan my day's out well in advance, as I have a young family. What times do you like to start and finish?

Cheers

Steve

russell11031967 · Devon's Best

I'm up for that and I'm sure Kwaka Geoff would be too smile the main reason I joined the TRF to ride different lanes biggrin

chriscole · Clubman A

I would like to join you dependent on the date the 31st should be good

Thanks

Chris

Blueray · Clubman A

The 31st it is then , riders so far are 1. Kev 2. ttr Steve 3. Russell 4. Kwaka Geoff ? 5.Chriscole 6. ? 7. Smed I know you guys will have to travel to get to me so can you decide what type of ride you would like as I have various options i.e. an all days ride of approx. 100 miles and more technical or a more relaxed shorter ride bit of a mixture with great views on a clear day I will leave it to you guys to decide ? both rides I would like to leave no later than 10.00 am if possible that would give you time to get here and get ready etc. once decided I will pm every one more details .

Blueray · Clubman A

a few pictures of our dorset rides kev 3.jpg

John Harvey · Clubman A

Hi Kev, if you still got room I'd like to add my name if possible? Cheers John

Blueray · Clubman A

You are welcome John , ride is now full

ttr steve · Devon's Best

John Harvey wrote:
Hi Kev, if you still got room I'd like to add my name if possible? Cheers John

Ace, your turn to drive I believe wink

John Harvey · Clubman A

That's great Kev, look forward to it.

Start time is fine, would prefer technical stuff mixed in if possible, ford crossings should be okay, deep puddles...don't ask!!

Can give you a lift Steve... just worried about having enough space for all your spares and tools confuse biggrin

-- Edited by John Harvey on Tuesday 5th of August 2014 03:54:14 PM

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Hi Kev

Start time is good for me, as we have over a 2 hour drive to you, so it will give us enough time to get there and get kitted up and ready for said start time. Not to worried about the type of run, though I like doing technical stuff, but am just as happy doing whatever route you plan Kev.

Looking forward to visiting a new area.

Cheers

Steve

Blueray · Clubman A

thanks guys just waiting on Chris and Russell to get back to me and then I will plan my route , Russ could you please confirm if Kwaka Geoff will be ok . cheers.......... Kev

ttr steve · Devon's Best

John Harvey wrote:
That's great Kev, look forward to it.
Start time is fine, would prefer technical stuff mixed in if possible, ford crossings should be okay, deep puddles...don't ask!!
Can give you a lift Steve... just worried about having enough space for all your spares and tools

-- Edited by John Harvey on Tuesday 5th of August 2014 03:54:14 PM

I read the post you deleted hmm And all I do for you furious Next time you get yourself stuck in a puddle I won't bother to laugh wink wink

chriscole · Clubman A

Sounds good 10am start is fine happy to go with the consensus regarding type and length of ride

Chris

wackyracer · Powermonger!!

Don't forget to add the extreme Dorset stuff wink

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Now that's the type of puddle Mr Harvey likes biggrin biggrin biggrin

russell11031967 · Devon's Best

Sorry guys will be in America till the 2nd September maybe next time cry

Blueray · Clubman A

Not a problem Russ, Always a next time

Blueray · Clubman A

There is now room for two more on this ride ?

Blueray · Clubman A

wackyracer wrote:
Don't forget to add the extreme Dorset stuff

That if am not mistaken it is Cosmore Drove , not one that I ride very often as it tends to drown bikes biggrin last time I rode it I stayed on the bank but it is quite slippery and you risk falling in , I wont be leading any poor soles there on this ride smile

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

Yes please for the 31st.

Blueray · Clubman A

Ok Nick I will send you a pm nearer the time with all the details . cheers ........ kev

ttr steve · Devon's Best

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen wrote:
Yes please for the 31st.

smile smile smile Nice to see you again matey!

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

Blueray wrote:
Ok Nick I will send you a pm nearer the time with all the details . cheers ........ kev

Cheers Kev.

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

ttr steve wrote:
KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen wrote:
Yes please for the 31st.
Nice to see you again matey!

Yep, bike is Mot'd and ready to ride again!

Kwaka Geoff · Expert

Blueray wrote:
thanks guys just waiting on Chris and Russell to get back to me and then I will plan my route , Russ could you please confirm if Kwaka Geoff will be ok . cheers.......... Kev

Would love to join you - and thanks for thinking of me Russ - but I'll be fully immersed in 'Project Decking' which has to take precedence unfortunately . Next time though Blueray for sure biggrin

Blueray · Clubman A

thanks for letting me know Geoff, there is now one place left on the ride ?

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

Hi Kev.
My mate Rupe would like to join us if possible?

Blueray · Clubman A

Yes that is ok Nick , with Rupe the ride is back to being full again

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

Great.
Thanks Kev. Looking forward to it.

Blueray · Clubman A

I went out with Smed last week and rode the route that we will be using on the 31st , about 87 miles from door to door I think we will have a bit of every thing Dorset has to offer all in one ride so should be good . I managed the hole route on one tank of fuel riding a ktm 400, will this be ok for every one as I have a fuel stop if needed ? there is secure parking at my house and coffee and bacon roll on arrival look forward to riding with you guys on the 31st and I will send every one a PM with my details later on .cheers ...........Kev

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

Blueray wrote:
I went out with Smed last week and rode the route that we will be using on the 31st , about 87 miles from door to door I think we will have a bit of every thing Dorset has to offer all in one ride so should be good . I managed the hole route on one tank of fuel riding a ktm 400, will this be ok for every one as I have a fuel stop if needed ? there is secure parking at my house and coffee and bacon roll on arrival look forward to riding with you guys on the 31st and I will send every one a PM with my details later on .cheers ...........Kev

Hi Kev.

No fuel stop needed for me or Rupe, looking forward to it.

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Should be OK with no fuel stop.

Coffee and bacon roll on arrival aww aww aww Man this is getting better by the hour smile smile smile

chriscole · Clubman A

If I carry an additional litre of petrol I should be good for the whole route

Chris

Blueray · Clubman A

I have sent PMs for Sunday 31st ride , any problems just give me a ring , cheers ........ Kev

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Pm replied smile

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Will bring a tow rope for John, no way he's big boy's 400 will go that far cry cry cry or maybe he can bring a can of juice biggrin biggrin biggrin

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · Devon's Best

ttr steve wrote:
Will bring a tow rope for John, no way he's big boy's 400 will go that far or maybe he can bring a can of juice

The last time we rode together, how did you get back to the campsite........

John Harvey · Clubman A

ttr steve wrote:
Will bring a tow rope for John, no way he's big boy's 400 will go that far or maybe he can bring a can of juice

Should all be sorted Steve, going to fit that larger tank and slightly shorter seat so happy days smile

Don't forget the tow rope though...just in case you need it biggrin

ttr steve · Devon's Best

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen wrote:
ttr steve wrote:
Will bring a tow rope for John, no way he's big boy's 400 will go that far or maybe he can bring a can of juice
The last time we rode together, how did you get back to the campsite........

Rode there like a man! Did not need a tow of shame biggrin was a close thing though wink

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Weather forecast is looking good smile smile smile smile A dry day, with some slippy lanes smile smile smile ohhhhh yesssssss

Blueray · Clubman A

Yes indeed Steve I have put a request in for good weather and looks good for Sunday , this bit of rain we have been having will make it interesting smile smile see you guys on Sunday . cheers .......... Kev

Blueray · Clubman A

Well what more can we ask for the sun shined all day and we rode some of Dorset's finest smile at reasonable pace with Smed and Geoff on gate duty kept the ride flowing , I think the three Devon lads headed back to Devon with a big smile on there faces well TTr Steve did after we popped out of one lane straight into the pub for a swift well deserved pint biggrin hope you guys had a good time, as always great company ........... cheers Kev

chriscole · Clubman A

What a cracking day, bacon and sausage roll before we started, great weather good lanes and good company and low and behold at the end of the penultimate lane a pub.

To round things off tea and chocolate cake before we set off for home, thank you Kev for organising a thoroughly enjoyable day.

ttr steve · Devon's Best

WOW

What a cracking day!! Turned up at kevs, to be greeted with a cuppa, sausage and bacon roll, the weather was perfect. Went to meet kevs mates and they informed us that they would be opening and shutting all the gates on the run confuse So just to confirm, we were given breakfast...being led around some beautiful parts of dorset.....doing some cracking lanes AND we ain't even got to get of your bike smile smile smile Other run leaders, the bar has been well and truly raised biggrin biggrin biggrin

Cracking lanes out there boy's loved that deep lane in the picture. Only a couple of badgers were had (by others), hope someone got them on film biggrin biggrin Loved that the route had a planned beer stop on the last but one lane....like an oasis biggrin biggrin

I also hear they was a technical failure on someone's bike before the run had even started

Great Lads them Dorset boy's, will return the favour soon.

Cheers

Steve

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Forgot. When we got back Mrs blueray had baked us a chocolate cake.....peeeeeerfect smile smile smile

John Harvey · Clubman A

Hard to justify in words just how good today was, all I can say is that it had every element for a perfect days trailriding... it was brilliant (okay apart from me managing to fall off twice going in a straight line! doh)
Thank you very much Kevin for a fantastic day.

Cheers John