after the racing,,,

[mat2hew]

at Brands, Miles walked up to me and said "I recon we should all get together and do an off road day".....

I think that would be a good laugh, I've never done it before.

I really couldn't organize a **** up in a brewery but if someone else wanted to.....

[coppersaucepipe]

I tried off roading at Pembrey, it hurts.

[mat2hew]

I tried off roading at Pembrey, it hurts.

yes mate, not quite what i had in mind.. :o

[dunlop0_1]

Well providing I don't have to travel to the ends of the earth Matt I'm intrested. :D

[mat2hew]

Well providing I don't have to travel to the ends of the earth Matt I'm intrested. :D

Did I not say that I couldn't organize it........

besides it wouldn't be down here in the garden of England 'coz there isn't any off road left.

lets get a list of people who might be interested then

Awesome
Pie Man
Miles (I guess)

[Trumpet]

Did I not say that I couldn't organize it........

besides it wouldn't be down here in the garden of England 'coz there isn't any off road left.

lets get a list of people who might be interested then

Awesome
Pie Man
Miles (I guess)


Everywhere is a long way for me, but love off roading so I am up for it!

[dunlop0_1]

Chris Walker off road school?

http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/experiences

[mat2hew]

Chris Walker off road school?

http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/experiences

that's the sort of thing.

where are you trumpet?

[DRR007]

I'm in Matt... Stalker MX in Grantham or there's a Yamaha one in Bolton.... convenient for some of us ;-)

[bally71]

I could be up for a bit of that

[Trumpet]

that's the sort of thing.

where are you trumpet?

Oban, about 2 hours North West of Glasgow. Told you it was a long way from anywhere! But would probably fit some family visiting in a same time.

Have a look at Overlander Trail Tours, the chap who runs this is called Boyd and we had a brilliant time with him a few years ago on our own bikes, but I think he now hires bikes as well. Went up hills in and around the 'Cat and Fiddle', Stanage Edge and some tough trails in the peak district. Anyway we had great fun and Boyd was really good.

[coppersaucepipe]

If my wrist is upto it by then I'm in. I did one a few years ago down near Ringwood on CRF 250's. It was sold as the MCN off road experience at the time and you got as m,uch or little time on the bikes as you wanted. The first time I fell off I was trapped under the bike, not because the bike was too heavy to push off, but because I couldn't stop laughing.

[milesaway]

how many folks have their own bikes- there's a load of space between roads here in mid wales- sadly very little of it is legal to ride (they need to catch you first though)
- there are legal bits but not always so easy to join the nice bits of legal routes together without bit of research- will try find out if there's someone who can guide a day route for mix of own bike/ hire bike

[milesaway]

http://www.cambrianway.com/index.cfm?id=116

rode the strata florida section couple years ago but cant remember way too well- rode round some of the elan valley earlier this year- like the sound of hiring os sat nav with routes in it

[Bimjob]

ive never ridden off road before but ive always fancied a go. ive not got my own bike but im in

[bally71]

how many folks have their own bikes- there's a load of space between roads here in mid wales- sadly very little of it is legal to ride (they need to catch you first though)
- there are legal bits but not always so easy to join the nice bits of legal routes together without bit of research- will try find out if there's someone who can guide a day route for mix of own bike/ hire bike

Used to have a yz250 .. Beach raced it at mablethorpe .. cracking fun

Miss having an off roader .. been hankering after a xlr250 of late .. must be my age / love of air cooled simplicity

[bally71]

http://www.cambrianway.com/index.cfm?id=116

rode the strata florida section couple years ago but cant remember way too well- rode round some of the elan valley earlier this year- like the sound of hiring os sat nav with routes in it

Looks awesome!! (tm matt)

[milesaway]

Used to have a yz250 ..
Miss having an off roader .. been hankering after a xlr250 of late .. must be my age / love of air cooled simplicity

mate of mine recently bought nice xr250 baya for £800- great bike (just need gear them lower for decent off road use) and much easier to start than the xr400

[milesaway]

talked to the guys at cambrian way (link i posted before) and they can only cater for people with own bike and no bike hire ideas but put me onto these guys in welshpool (nr shrewsbury) instead

http://trailridinguk.com/index.php
http://trailridinguk.com/videos/

i talked to them and they can do £180 (inc bike) for 1day riding+1night accom/ £370 (inc bike) for 2day+2nights on groups of 4+ riders
they are fully booked all weekends till dec so this for midweek only!

this is probably the last option in this part of country unless can get bikes in which case options are many

[milesaway]

Just to try and see how many are interested/ who they are and if/when can they make a midweek slot-
not sure how to start organising this but knowing who's in and what they want gives half a chance- failing that we'll have to settle for a p✂ss up in a brewery

[yendor]

Just to try and see how many are interested/ who they are and if/when can they make a midweek slot-
not sure how to start organising this but knowing who's in and what they want gives half a chance- failing that we'll have to settle for a p✂ss up in a brewery

Ithink you will get more takers on the 2nd option Miles. Rod (Team Ghost)

[milesaway]

Ithink you will get more takers on the 2nd option Miles. Rod (Team Ghost)

i suspect you could be right there!

[milesaway]

don't all rush at once!

[Bimjob]

I've said I'm in, venue, dates, cost?

[milesaway]

I've said I'm in, venue, dates, cost?

venue= welshpool nr shrewsbury
cost= £180 inc bike,kit,trail guide for day + 1 night b&b (or about £50 with own bike I think)
dates= a wed or thu as soon as we can get organised

potentialy so far;
scott on a wed or thu depending on his shift pattern
andy b depending on day off
jim b
me on own bike
+mate of scott's on own bike and maybe mate of mine on own bike

❉ we need at least 4/5 people hiring bikes for them to run it ❉

an alternative or even extra option could be to do something without guide if everyone can bring bikes themselves

[coppersaucepipe]

venue= welshpool nr shrewsbury
cost= £180 inc bike,kit,trail guide for day + 1 night b&b (or about £50 with own bike I think)
dates= a wed or thu as soon as we can get organised

potentialy so far;
scott on a wed or thu depending on his shift pattern
andy b depending on day off
jim b
me on own bike
+mate of scott's on own bike and maybe mate of mine on own bike

❉ we need at least 4/5 people hiring bikes for them to run it ❉

an alternative or even extra option could be to do something without guide if everyone can bring bikes themselves


That's a good deal, I won't be able to do any off roading this side of xmas though.

[bally71]

keep me posted .. I could well still be in

[mat2hew]

I'm in,,, obviously date depending with work,, I'll need to hire bike & everything.

Matt

[milesaway]

we're getting near the 5 if we can sort a day everyone can do...

[milesaway]

That's a good deal, I won't be able to do any off roading this side of xmas though.

wimp- mark hamilton was racing with a broken leg and i raced pembrey with a broken hand

only joking- gws...

[Bimjob]

That sounds like a bargain I'm in for the full hire job as haven't got anything including the talent. Self employed so can fit in with everyone else's availability as long as I've got a bit of notice. Gt any dates for availability then guys? I don't mind waiting untill after Xmas so you can join in steve

[milesaway]

who can put their name down to which of these dates-
if there's 1 we can all do will see if we can book it

october tue29/wed30

november thu7/fri8/tue12/wed13/tue26/thu21/fri22/wed27

december thu5/fri6/tue10/wed11/thu19/fri20

[vespa]

Thanx Miles!

I'm on with bike hire:

october tue29/wed30 - yes
november thu7/fri8/ may do
[U]december tue10/wed1 - yes

:roll:

[mat2hew]

Thanx Miles!

I'm on with bike hire:

october tue29/wed30 - yes
november thu7/fri8/ may do
[U]december tue10/wed1 - yes

:roll:

I can't do Oct....

should be ok with the others

[vespa]

?question: do we need to have B&B or can we negotiate 1 day riding only with hire bike for less money?
A mate of mine would be interested as well

[Bimjob]

who can put their name down to which of these dates-
if there's 1 we can all do will see if we can book it

october tue29/wed30

november thu7/fri8/tue12/wed13/tue26/thu21/fri22/wed27

december thu5/fri6/tue10/wed11/thu19/fri20
I def cant do Oct. Im struggling to do any Nov dates except 21/22nd but I can do the december ones apart from 19th/20th too near crimbo

[badgerpilot]

Nov 7/8th or 26/27 ok for me!

[milesaway]

looking provisionally at fri8th nov

in so far for hire bikes=
scott
andy blomfield
vespa
jim brian

on own bikes=
me
haydon (mate of mine from here)

waiting to hear from (only guys who's phone numbers i don't have)=
mat2hew
bally71

think 5/6 hiring=magic numbers

also can't get hold of the trail company at mo but will be in touch with everyone as soon as i've talked to them again

[Bimjob]

Cheers for being chief organiser miles, it's dirty job but someone's gotta do it :)

[mat2hew]

looking provisionally at fri8th nov

in so far for hire bikes=
scott
andy blomfield
vespa
jim brian

on own bikes=
me
haydon (mate of mine from here)

waiting to hear from (only guys who's phone numbers i don't have)=
mat2hew
bally71

think 5/6 hiring=magic numbers

also can't get hold of the trail company at mo but will be in touch with everyone as soon as i've talked to them again

I can't do anything until after 16 nov :( (can't get out of work)

[mat2hew]

Cheers for being chief organiser miles, it's dirty job but someone's gotta do it :)

I 2nd that,,, it must seem hard sorting everything out for everyone else who just sits there saying can't do that one....

Thanks mate

[milesaway]

that's ok, just everytime i have to re confirm a new date you all got buy me another beer there!

[banger san]

Are you okay with numbers Miles? If you've got room on the 8th or are short on numbers I can do the 8th but would need to use their bikes kit etc.

If I'm too late so be it, my own fault for not saying earlier.

Andy

[badgerpilot]

So it's looking like there's gonna be carnage!

Riders who finished 2nd, 3rd, 4th an 5th in the championship all out looning around in the mud. Never mind kill switches, I think trees will get hit!

[milesaway]

2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th

[milesaway]

have heard back from them and he's off riding in morroco till 8th- their next available fri is 22nov so we need to go towards that- as far as i know that's still good for everyone- once we sure of that and our numbers can make the provisional booking

[skidlids]

their next available fri is 22nov so we need to go towards that- as far as i know that's still good for everyone- once we sure of that and our numbers can make the provisional booking

Dallas might be sorted with his CRF by then

[badgerpilot]

2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th

Apologies, it was actually Jim my eyes forgot to notice!

22nd would be good for me if I can get the 23rd off, can't see why not tho.

[mat2hew]

yeah!

[milesaway]

all set for fri 22 nov- date booked and deposit paid
b&b on thu night in flat for 5
supper and beers in local pub thu eve

will keep posting any more info about what you need/ address etc as i get it

what i know you need to bring so far is:
driving license
money
pants

website link:
http://trailridinguk.com/prices/

[banger san]

all set for fri 22 nov- date booked and deposit paid
b&b on thu night in flat for 5
supper and beers in local pub thu eve

Hi Miles, not sure if I'm one of the five but I'm up for the 22nd. If I'm not I'll understand as I was late chucking my name in.

[milesaway]

all places now taken by
andy b
andy c
jim b
scott
awesome l
bally
miles

i will pass on numbers etc to them- miles

[badgerpilot]

Top stuff fella, thanks for the organisation graft.

See you all next week.

[skidlids]

all places now taken by
andy b
andy c
jim b
scott
awesome l
bally
miles

i will pass on numbers etc to them- miles

Remember Class A riders need the more powerful bikes :)

[milesaway]

Remember Class A riders need the more powerful bikes :)

don't envy the one who gets the mental ktm450 beast :lol:

[skidlids]

don't envy the one who gets the mental ktm450 beast :lol:


If its Awesome then the choice is obvious :devil:

[badgerpilot]

If its Awesome then the choice is obvious :devil:

No no no no, can you imagine the 'I've got biggest / most powerful ........................ between my legs' jokes??

[mat2hew]

No no no no, can you imagine the 'I've got biggest / most powerful ........................ between my legs' jokes??


? what you mean...? Jokes?

obviously the fastest, looniest awesome bike is going to be mine,,,, fight you for it.

[bally71]

I hope there's a small wheel 50

And yes ... big thanks to Miles for organising

[milesaway]

I've pasted all the info he sent me below- please bring cash to pay for the ballance for day (bally £150- £180 everyone else)

Please find the Google map link for the TRUK base,
post code SY22 6PU. Please check the map link as the post code will
direct you to the Horseshoe pub, not to our base. If you have any
problems finding us, give us a ring on 0845 686 0988. You can arrive
anytime you wish on the Thursday .

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=217728396955327363768.0004a4a1b2f801e5388f 3&msa=0

I will need to see the original driving licence (both parts please)
for all hiring bikes.
I will provide all the riding kit you need, any
kit you have is worth bring as it may fit better. A good base layer top
and bottom is a good idea and a neckerchief if you have one. Lastly a
hydrations pack or small rucksack to carry some water.

see you all there- any questions give me a call- heavy snow forecast so bring a small folding shovel

[mat2hew]

bloody 'ell, dats 4¼ hours away......

can't wait.

[bally71]

see you all there- any questions give me a call- heavy snow forecast so bring a small folding shovel

SNOW!!!

LOL .. AWESOME

[bally71]

Hope the bikes have heated grips

[vespa]

I wish I could make it...unfortunately I have to attend to a conference on the 22nd. Hopefully I will make next occasion. Have fun

[milesaway]

bloody 'ell, dats 4¼ hours away......

can't wait.

next one in Aberdeen!

[skidlids]

so bring a small folding shovel

If I can get hold of a crosser in the next few weeks I may also need a folding shovel, so I cold dig it out of the Sand :)

Hope you all get there and back alright, its a great crack off roading be it trail riding or on a track

[mat2hew]

If I can get hold of a crosser in the next few weeks I may also need a folding shovel, so I cold dig it out of the Sand :)

Hope you all get there and back alright, its a great crack off roading be it trail riding or on a track

have a great time mate. Wish I was coming.

[milesaway]

the snow was a joke but looking like will be -6/-7 in the nights about then!!!

[milesaway]

If I can get hold of a crosser in the next few weeks I may also need a folding shovel, so I cold dig it out of the Sand :)


going to the sahara???

[skidlids]

going to the sahara???

Qatar

[milesaway]

Qatar

spent 18hrs in airport there last winter- not recommended- got mate in dubai- wish we'd flown through there instead- why quatar???

[skidlids]

My work place for the next 4 weeks is the Barwa Commercial Avenue in Doha at 8.5km long its a big complex

[mat2hew]

when you getting the video up badger?

[badgerpilot]

when you getting the video up badger?

Only got one decent one, YouTube won't let me put it on as it is so will have to crop or reduce the resolution.

[mat2hew]

Only got one decent one, YouTube won't let me put it on as it is so will have to crop or reduce the resolution.

thats mad. i thought yt did hd?

[badgerpilot]

thats mad. i thought yt did hd?

May be something to do with it being 25min and 1.8Gb?

[badgerpilot]

thats mad. i thought yt did hd?


Right, you tube is getting on my t*ts now.
Resolution dropped to cr4p, tried 3 different formats but still won't go past the 'processing' stage.

Any tips anyone?

[milesaway]

if it's too big to go in get the first bit in then start whacking it with a large hammer

[chris.p]

you could always use https://www.dropbox.com/ and then share it :D


Chris:burn: