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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #30 on: February 11, 2017, 12:53:39 AM »
well,I have entered the Welsh National Rally

 any one else want to join me ??


  May 6th

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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #31 on: February 15, 2017, 07:52:50 PM »
Sounds a good idea John, a bit of forward planning. I'm up for the DSS museum visit (not sure about him indoors, he may boycott it  ;D ;D ;D ;D) but I'm sure he would come along for the ride. Boston Bike Night, 6th July 2017 will definitely be on my list again also.


  how about early june ? out of normal holiday season,good chance of fine weather ?



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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #32 on: February 15, 2017, 08:41:33 PM »
Not sure about early June John. I'm in Prague until 4th June with me girlfriends and then me and him indoors are just re planning riding our bikes to Croatia ( which should have happened last year but didn't due to the builders starting early!!!). That trip will be in June also but not sure exactly when yet........I will let you know when I know  ::) ::)
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #33 on: March 17, 2017, 11:08:56 AM »
last night I was out at Bromyard Conquest Theatre to listen to a talk by NATHAN MILLWARD,

 he rode a Honda CT110 105cc ex Aussie postie bike from Australia to UK,and after New York to Seatle and onwards to Alaska,

 http://www.nathanmillward.com/


 if you get the chance to see him,I would go,well worth it,

he is also riding "Dorothy" as he calls the "postie" bike from Lands End to John O'groats ,starting 9am,May 13th,he suggests it will take a week,camping overnight,
I am tempted to try to get the Little RD125 ready in time,it would be ideal,
The Honda will be used for the Welsh National Rally on 6th May,and I hope to get to Cheddar Gorge on may 29th to show the RD to
the YAM club,

anyone fancy running a small Honda end to end ??   come and have a little ride out !!

check his website,and short video




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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #34 on: March 23, 2017, 07:48:09 PM »
Can anyone advise about camping at the Manx GP?

The tourist board turned out to be as useful as a chocolate fireguard, twice booking me into B&Bs that were full, they just hadn't updated their status with the tourist board. It seems everywhere really is chokka, so camping it is - do I need to prebook, and where's best?

Walking distance of a pub would be handy, my days of riding round the IOM half cut are over, I hope.  8)
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #35 on: March 23, 2017, 07:58:03 PM »
I used the "Homestay" 

 even last september it was difficult,

 all I can suggest is e-mailing all the campsites you can find,and ask,


 
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #36 on: March 23, 2017, 08:08:27 PM »
I used the "Homestay" 

 even last september it was difficult,

 all I can suggest is e-mailing all the campsites you can find,and ask,

I used this one http://www.laxey.org/campsite.html small so book early and the pub is 5 mins down the hill.

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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #37 on: March 23, 2017, 09:26:18 PM »
Can anyone advise about camping at the Manx G

Walking distance of a pub would be handy, my days of riding round the IOM half cut are over, I hope.  8)

Try

http://www.ballamoarcampsite.im

One of the best campsites I have ever stayed at, and I've been to France! Full facilities brilliant

See youse there. Trackside pub just 2 mins walk.

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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #38 on: March 25, 2017, 11:14:05 PM »
do any of you remember bike writer Dave Minton ?

 to me he is up there with LJK Setright,Vic Willoughby etc,

 he lives fairly locally and was giving a talk on his career of riding and writing about motorcycles,

 well worth a £5 entrance,and a free glass of wine  plus nibbles,

 a really nice night out,
have a read of one of his last columns ,what do you think ??

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/opinion03072200.html
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #39 on: March 26, 2017, 08:29:55 PM »
I remember Dave Minton from the days of going to Slater's in Bromyard when they were the Laverda importer in the 1970's. He was usually to be found there testing bikes for the magazines and, I think lived almost next to the premises for a few years.

Such a pity that he decided to retire from journalism recently!

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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #40 on: March 26, 2017, 09:54:42 PM »
I remember Dave Minton from the days of going to Slater's in Bromyard when they were the Laverda importer in the 1970's. He was usually to be found there testing bikes for the magazines and, I think lived almost next to the premises for a few years.

Such a pity that he decided to retire from journalism recently!


  I know Richard very well,and used to attend his Laverda weekend BBQ at a local pub,they never minded I was on the Honda
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #41 on: March 27, 2017, 11:50:23 AM »
Thanks Rob, booked at the Ballamoar campsite online, see you in the Raven for a pint or two! Look for a Candy Blue Green CB750 K1 on site, will you be on the bike in your avatar?

Last time I was in the Raven we were retrieving a broken down rider at the Manx many years ago, he had a knack of breaking down near a pub, and blagging free pints as his leathers conveniently had no pockets. He was propping the bar up and three sheets to the wind by the time we turned up in the van after the roads had opened. After a couple of pints (it would have been rude not to) we raced another rider in his van back to Onchan via the (very handy from Ballaugh) back roads, then the TT course from near Windy Corner. When we stopped a cloud of smoke went past because the van's brakes were on fire!
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #42 on: March 27, 2017, 08:23:18 PM »
as we are all going to the IOM Classic,we will have to arrange a meet !!
 

 
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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #43 on: March 30, 2017, 05:25:51 PM »
Thanks Rob, booked at the Ballamoar campsite online, see you in the Raven for a pint or two! Look for a Candy Blue Green CB750 K1 on site, will you be on the bike in your avatar?

as we are all going to the IOM Classic,we will have to arrange a meet !!
 

MrD: Yes I'll be on that bike, between 22 and 26 August, and YES drinks are in order.

John: A SOHC.co meet up will be required just as you suggest, but as paulbaker1954 has discovered we all seem to be afraid of commitment, so I think any meet up is best planned no more than a week ahead  :D.  Count me in though.

Rob 

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Re: Out and about 2017 -- forward planning
« Reply #44 on: March 30, 2017, 07:28:13 PM »
I am staying B&B in Peel,

 have a think,a nice pub with food,sometime not a race day would be better,maybe a ride/parade of sohc around the track ???



  meanwhile,there is the meet near Matlock on july 2nd ,

hopefully it will be as succesful as the june 2014 meet at Sammy Millers
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