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Title: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 17, 2018, 10:30:40 PM

  Who fancies a ride around Wales ,350 approx miles of wonderful scenery ,
lovely smooth roads,not much traffic,and 50 yrs after the CB750 was available for sale ,

  we could make asohc team ,arrange B&B before and after ,

 its on "Stars Wars Day" check out the link,who wants to join me ???
 check the link !!!

http://www.clivemcc.co.uk/wnrforms.php
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 18, 2018, 08:06:08 PM
That looks great John but unfortunately that's the day my Niece gets married, I have suggested she cancels so I can go but she said no 😭😭😭😭
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: petermigreen on August 18, 2018, 10:35:59 PM
I’m interested John.
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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 19, 2018, 12:53:41 PM
I’m interested John.
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  Thanks,I have done it several times,and its a great feeling ,its before the main tourist time and the weather can be great and light traffic.

  I stayed at a B&B before the run,got a good evening meal and breakfast,and if booked early enough,I would suggest a stay over
after the run,

 let me know if you need more details
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: petermigreen on August 19, 2018, 12:54:50 PM
I’m interested John.
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  Thanks,I have done it several times,and its a great feeling ,its before the main tourist time and the weather can be great and light traffic.

  I stayed at a B&B before the run,got a good evening meal and breakfast,and if booked early enough,I would suggest a stay over
after the run,

 let me know if you need more details
Yes send details please.


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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 19, 2018, 01:24:32 PM


  this is were I stayed ,about 5mls west of the city center,most places booked up very early,

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Noddfa+House+Bed+and+Breakfast/@52.6557509,-3.2557089,13z/data=!4m16!1m7!3m6!1s0x4865554af78167ad:0x7c69a13d58b3a184!2sWelshpool!3b1!8m2!3d52.660348!4d-3.146407!3m7!1s0x0:0x67465bb8479c1734!5m2!1s2019-05-03!2i2!8m2!3d52.6652049!4d-3.2984841?hl=en&authuser=0

  when you enter you are given a rider number,and a basic map,it like a treasure hunt,

for the Gold award it requires visiting 3 manned checkpoints ,and I think 12 un-manned ,there are questions about the place which you have to answer ,

 when the weather is great,its perfect,but it does sometimes rain in Wales

 you start and finish at Welshpool,
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 19, 2018, 05:44:10 PM
I like stuff like this and could be interested in going.

However I do have a few questions to see if I get what they are doing.

You ride a route, similar to a treasure hunt in that they give you clues? Can you give an example?

As you go along the route you observe what you can see?

When you get to a manned checkpoint you are asked questions? presumably on what you have observed, like what was the name of the dam you passed?

How do the unmanned checkpoints work?

I presume you have done this rally and know how it works John?


  No,its different,you get sent the paperwork about 3 weeks before the date,you then decide what award you want to go for,they
enclose a basic map with all (6) manned checks ,and about 35 ish un-manned ,its up to you to plan the route ,
and choose how many manned and un-manned checks you visit,
at the manned checks,you can answer 10 general knowledge questions ,
at the un-manned ,a typical question would be," in the local BT phone box,what is the number ?"
or at a village local church,what is the name of the Vicar?
or,what is the date on the pub gable end ?"

the questions are NOT issued until you report in the morning sign on

 and yes,I have done a couple of times ,the first time I left home at 7.30 am to get to the checkpoint at about 9.15.then did the rally,got back to Welshpool,and rode home,did about 450 miles that day,next time I did a B&B before ,made it a better ,less rushed
ride .maybe this year I could stay after as well ,

Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: petermigreen on August 19, 2018, 05:57:08 PM
I myself am not so much interested in the challenge as I am the opportunity to ride in a foreign country
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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 19, 2018, 07:11:18 PM
I myself am not so much interested in the challenge as I am the opportunity to ride in a foreign country
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  laughs ,so far ,I havn't needed to produce my passport !!!

  and the roads and views in Mid and North Wales are stunning !!!

 most of the natives are friendly ,ever to bikers !!
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 20, 2018, 10:30:33 PM
I sort of get it now John. You plan your route according to the medal colour your going for. You do this well in advance of actually getting there. Seems ok.

The questions you get at the start, so before you report to the checkpoints you make sure you have the answers to the questions, means travelling round a bit looking for stuff, so sort of like a treasure hunt, how's that work at the unmanned points, you drop the answers in a box? I presume you must also register at the unmanned points to prove you actually went there?

Kinda liking the concept.

  a typical question would be ,"what are the opening hours during the week of XYZ shop"

 you only get the question when you sign on in the ride morning,all answers are written on your ride card,with rubber stamped from manned checkpoints ,
the completed card is handed in at the end of the ride,back at Welshpool,answers and rubber stamps are checked,and a trophy awarded,

later ,all the answers,including the 10 X 3 from the check points are added ,and a full result is issued ,some time later .

Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2018, 10:30:11 AM
Still don't understand the concept of unmanned checkpoints John, what's there function, if no one is there how does anyone know you've been there, are there rubber stamps at these points which you need to stamp your ride card with.

Loving the idea but don't want to do the thing if I'm going off half cocked so to speak, BTW what colour medal did you go for on your first one and did you get it?


  the un-manned check point question is normally about a local building/chapel etc ,it will often ask a question  that you couldn't answer unless you actually visited the place,and as you only get the question maybe an hour before,the chance of cheating and using the internet are remote ,
you them right your answers on your ride card ,and submit at the end ,one one needs to be there,

sample question ,At Derwen,what is the BT phone box telephone number ??



its up to you to find Derwen,and the phone box !!   clue its just off the A494
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2018, 02:50:09 PM
Be honest John, how did you do at your first one, did you find it easy enough or hard or just challenging and good fun.

Really fancy doing this, I like a good mental challenge and I can take the wife and get us both involved.

  I planned like crazy,used gogle earth to check turnings ,I had to leave main roads to find villages .used notes and pre planned route .

 I went for Gold ,3 manned checks at Aberdare,Camarthan airport and Fairbourne chipshop cafe after the final un manned check near Newtown,we had torrencial thunderstorm and got drenched ,but got to Welshpool ,and finished ,

I was lucky,as I had been holidaying in N Wales ,all around Snowdonia and Porthmadog area so I knew some of it .

 and I got the Gold ,
my second attenpt for a Platignum,I failed as I got lost on Anglesea and ran out of time ,
only did 2 manned checks ,they close at 6pm,so only got a silver
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2018, 06:18:20 PM
Aberdare, Carmarthan and Fairbourne, damn that's a good run out, Aberdare is South Wales, Carmartan coming around to the coast and Fairbourne is just below Barmouth. At least Newtown was on the way back


  ooops,  should have written ABERGELE ,and Caernarfon ,
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2018, 07:10:21 PM
That's better as I know all those towns, wife lived in Abergele for a while.

Gather you didn't do last years Rally as I can't find your name on the results.

  did 2017,got a silver ,but not this years
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on August 31, 2018, 02:00:52 PM

  Who fancies a ride around Wales ,350 approx miles of wonderful scenery ,
lovely smooth roads,not much traffic,and 50 yrs after the CB750 was available for sale ,

  we could make asohc team ,arrange B&B before and after ,

 its on "Stars Wars Day" check out the link,who wants to join me ???
 check the link !!!

http://www.clivemcc.co.uk/wnrforms.php



  Booked,2 nights B&B and entry !!

  hope to see some of you there !!
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on September 22, 2018, 05:05:24 PM


   any one doing this ??

  I am booked in and also B&B
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: matthewmosse on September 23, 2018, 12:38:40 AM
I'm 30 miles off Welshpool if anyone needs a local ish place to park up with cctv to keep the bikes safe, dry leathers in front of a fire etc, house is a bit small, but room for plenty of tents and a bbq if the weather allows. Kettle and tea redily available. Word of warning if visiting and not used to the area, lovely roads for bikes but keep the tank filled up when you get the chance, especially after 7pm, easy to find yourself lots of miles from an open petrol station. Like way outside of the range of a reserve taps dregs of the tank situation. I used to reacon on 30 miles in reserve, give or take from my 500/4 on local trips, some of the back roads use range up with the hills. If I hit reserve on my way back from work it was turn around and head back to town to refill or fill up with a Jerry can at home territory. Between my place and Hereford after 7 pm was pretty well dry for filling stations. Even daytime there's only 1 or 2 or you end up diverting using a sat nav.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on January 04, 2019, 04:20:41 PM


  first ride out this year,had to take it easy,as I am bedding in new tyres ,

 the sunshine was lovely,but no heat !!!!!



Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Trigger on January 04, 2019, 05:26:27 PM
Were is all that sunshine John, bloody only 2 degrees here with cloud all day  :(
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: mike the bike on March 24, 2019, 07:52:06 PM
I'm doing North Wales in July.  Me and two other guys on 400fours
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 02, 2019, 04:38:12 PM
this weekend,on "Star wars" day ,I will be doing the Welsh National Rally,

 Starting at Welshpool ,

 My first check point is at Denbigh,A&D Motorcycles ,LL16-5TQ,  guessing around 10.30am ish

  next check is at Colwyn Bay KTM, LL29-8PU, around lunch time

 last check is Tan-y-Bwlch station, LL41-3AQ,

 inbetween these visits are 10 clues at various towns/villages to answer ,

 hopefully I will have time to stop for an ice cream at Criccieth ,

 then back Welshpool for a finish .


 typically ,its going to be cold,and hopefully sunny


 
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 03, 2019, 07:18:55 PM
Ok.I am at Welshpool.
It's got cold and a few showers.
The bike needs a clean already.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/db0c886ef024089efdb2f11f5972bad9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: matthewmosse on May 03, 2019, 08:04:35 PM
Been a pretty good day just down the road, just a few specks of rain. Nice and warm. I was rendering a straw bale wall so needed a wash badly, coated in lime render. Hopefully you'll find it warmer over towards the coast - seems we get warmer weather  with the sea breeze around this time.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Woodside on May 03, 2019, 08:26:02 PM
Nope don't clean it..
Looks genuine...they all looked like that back In the day..
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Woodside on May 03, 2019, 08:27:34 PM
No2 looks hot
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2019, 07:00:52 AM
No2 looks hot
When I fitted the 4 pipes. I had to panel beat no2 pipe to clear
The Peter Furlong enclosed chain case.

Just off to consume a full Welsh breke.

Keep me going all day.

Lovely sunny AM.but chilly

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2019, 07:36:54 AM
Chilly !!!

Dusting of snow on the hills (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190504/493223488d5f09600e66517a65b55c1d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2019, 02:42:41 PM
What a crap day.took this pic in the start area.went to sign in.

Came out.
Started the bike.blipped the throttle. And then silence!!!

Engine would not start.checked under tank.everything seemed ok.but
nothing happens.

Starter spins it over. Plenty of fuel.
AA recovery to home.

More details when I find them (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190504/2e86536528641f14299f4cdc275b1b29.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: K2-K6 on May 04, 2019, 03:01:53 PM
Oh no what a pain after all the effort you've put in to take part.

Hope they get you home OK.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2019, 03:33:41 PM
Oh no what a pain after all the effort you've put in to take part.

Hope they get you home OK.
Home.ok.great service.

Had time to take tank off.checked coil connections.

Found one loose.pushed it back in.bike now runs perfectly.

Crimped the joints. Making sure the damn things don't shake loose again.

JEEEZZ    what a day.

Obviously the force was not with me !!

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: matthewmosse on May 04, 2019, 05:58:02 PM
Damn, that's a shame, frustrating especially if after checking once you find the fault much later where you already looked. Cripes, dusting of snow, I'm only 30 miles off the location of the picture and about 200 foot higher up. No snow up here! Must be that coastal air.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: mike the bike on May 04, 2019, 11:44:27 PM
That's a bugger John, are you going back to it?
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 05, 2019, 10:11:49 AM
That's a bugger John, are you going back to it?
It's a one day event.the manned check close at 6pm.
By the time I could have returned to the area it would be to late.

But I have the clue sheet.might be an excuse for a fun day out

We could do a SOHC run out !!!

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 05, 2019, 11:09:15 AM
I like the sound of that John 👍.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 05, 2019, 11:36:21 AM
I like the sound of that John .
Suggest a date.

We could meet up at Welshpool market. And go from there.

Will try to post copies of clues later.

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 05, 2019, 11:46:03 AM
I like the sound of that John .
Suggest a date.

We could meet up at Welshpool market. And go from there.

Will try to post copies of clues later.

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My route was
26
22
21
Denbigh
32
24
Colwyn Bay
8
4
9
Tan y bwlch
5
13
Then return to Welshpool
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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 08, 2019, 11:08:36 AM
I'll let you know of dates John. I joined the IAM when I retired and I need to start getting some observed rides under my belt as want to take the test in the summer so I can join Blood Bikes.
I thought when I retired late last year I would have all the time in the world to do everything I wanted but it's not working out like that🙁. In between bee Keeping, volunteering at the WW11 Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge, the IAM and trying to fit in fettling of motorcycles I am finding I have no spare time! How did I manage to find time for real work! 🤔
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: mike the bike on May 08, 2019, 11:43:13 AM
Let me know how the observed rides are going.  I did the IAM test years ago, didn't do any observed rides.  Just turned up for the test and passed.
I'm now qualified as a car observer.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2019, 05:21:24 PM
I was an IAM observer some time ago.it really helps riding in different areas.

Make good progress !!

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 09, 2019, 09:31:50 AM
Just thinking John after looking at all the questions, would you be able to Google earth all those?
Try it.

You are only given the questions when you sign on at the start.

You still have 10 questions at each of the manned points. And your answer card needs to be stamped as well.

Any one fancy a weekend out?

B&B on Friday .ride on Saturday /or Sunday.
Ride home last day.ot stay over and potter home after a good  breakfast

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Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: paul G on May 09, 2019, 09:52:26 AM
Answer to first question  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: Johnwebley on May 09, 2019, 08:44:49 PM


  I agree Google earth could be used,

 But,WTF !!!!

  the idea is to ride your sohc,and get out and enjoy yourselves !!!

 or are you reverting to being a teenager ??

 nose buried in a smartphone and grunting in reply !!!!


  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: mike the bike on May 09, 2019, 10:23:00 PM
And googling the answers.
Title: Re: Out and about in Wales 2019
Post by: paul G on May 09, 2019, 10:31:58 PM
The question asked was could google be used I was just answering the question.
Yes it can  ;)
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