Here are some photo's...
Two Blue Steamers
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In Wales it rains. In this particular case it rains Stenhouses.
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The view
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Teatime
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Pub -From left to right... Threepot, John Stenhouse, GeoffW, Peter, Jaydub, Graham
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Pub - From Left to Right.... Mrs Mat Tiger, Mat tiger, PeteH
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Dry run home was easy Nick, Take apart one steamer and remove centre of thermostat, then as it had then started to rain retire to pub with Sin Tiger Pete and Jaydub to drink coffee until it stopped then leave and follow the sun home.
Some photos:
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Sin Tiger about to leap into action and take a group photo.
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Graham, Al and Pete H at the tea stop where they only served English F*****g Tea, despite it being in Wales! :icon_salut:
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The testing range, two bikes one rider, arms pulled out of sockets and amazed by the 800xcx :wheel
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Threepot and steed ready for the off.
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Here, somebody's filled our car park with Tigers!
I can only reiterate what the other guys have said previously, excellent run out on some awesome roads led by Threepot. :eusa_clap Food, drink & banter were all top class as always, especially the impromptu game of 'Killer' in the Elan hotel! (Just shows who mis-spent their youth!) :icon_lol:
Thanks to PeteH for ensuring the quality of the ale was up to our standards! :thumbsup
And many thanks to everyone who attended for making Mrs Mat-tiger feel so welcome. (I told her you were a decent bunch!) :icon_salut:
We just had to take in the roads around the Elan valley reservoirs once more before we headed for home! :icon_cool:
This was my 5th annual meet up with you guys from the Tigertriple forum & they just keep on getting better & better! If it wasn't for the hard work from the organizers, (you know who you are) & their local knowledge we wouldn't be treated to such great roads and awsome scenery! :notworthy
Here's to the next meet up & possibly a states-side trip in between for those who are interested? :wheel
I'm really thrilled that everyone enjoyed,and thanks for your comments :thumbsup But its YOU that make these meetings what they are,so a BIG thanks to everyone for the effort and input you all made. :icon_salut:
YOU! John Stenhouse are a jammy sod - is all I can say... with your brand new (functional) waterproofs.
We got 15 miles up the A470 and it chucked it down, then after another 10 miles, I felt that familiar cold sensation in the nether regions, it cleared and the sun came out for the last hour though.
But we were not as unfortunate as the couple in the petrol station who were aboard their new Ducati wearing jeans and leather jackets (and open face lids), It didn't spoil a superb weekend though,
TP is the man! - amazing roads, It would be great to see a map of the route so it can be duplicated Glad that Niall's bike was sorted at least for the journey home.
So, thanks again Threepot for making it a fantastic weekend and particularly the ride-out, also to the rest of you for being such a great, friendly, and fun bunch of people.
Peter was also impressed with the whole three days, so you'll probably see him again.
We were almost as impressed with the burger he was served in Betws y Coed - we titled it 'the psycho-burger'
Thanks everyone!
Bugger me TP, just spent over 3 hours trying to get the sheep crap off the bike, what the hell do you lot feed them??
A few pics
Drip drip squelch, still on soggy route with one :nap outside Ruthin.
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on July 06, 2015, 07:26:13 PM
Drip drip squelch, still on soggy route with one :nap outside Ruthin.
What? ...you fell orf? ...you OK? and the bike?
Quote from: GavD on July 06, 2015, 02:47:32 PM
what the hell do you lot feed them??
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Tiger BMW riders! :icon_biggrin:
Absolutely gutted i missed this one but I'll be there next year. I'm really pleased you all had a cracking time and they looked like there was plenty of new faces there. Keep the pics coming and which poor soul got volunteered to do it next year?
Quote from: aesdj on July 06, 2015, 09:51:19 PM
and which poor soul got volunteered to do it next year?
They have to make up their minds where they want to go, first. :icon_lol: Us people over here are looking on with interest.
Ireland was mentioned, with. Interest... Also Northumberland I think
GavD..great pic with the E type :thumbsup,and the 3 black Steamers facing the camera.
JD,yes,copies of the run are available......at a cost :bad
Shame we ran out of time. There was more. Another day?
Big thanks to Threepot for organising a fantastic weekend, cant access my photobucket at the moment but my piccies are like most of the others anyway. Glad everyone got home ok`ish if slightly damp.
Quote from: threepot on July 07, 2015, 01:01:20 AM
......at a cost :bad
I don't mind the monetary cost, it's what else it may cost that's worrying :icon_eek:
One Tiger to another....'where are all these Lamb's then'?? Great pic.
Quote from: JayDub on July 06, 2015, 11:10:36 PM
Ireland was mentioned, with. Interest... Also Northumberland I think
Will the proposed USA trip be regarded as the main 2016 event?? If so,I'd be up for a meet in one of the above locations?
Anyone actually know if Sin Tiger ever got back to his castle? Or is he still stuck in Ruthin?
Some thoughts on next year's trip, or trips....
Clearly if we do the USA thing some of us are not going to be able to stump up the necessary cash / get clearance from control / afford the time and the odds of picking a mutually agreeable date are also remote for a larger group.
So for those who wish to do the USA thing I suggest we plan it independently of, or better still in addition to, the usual UK event.
It would be a shame if there wasn't something for everyone when it is so successful as it is.
I'm all for a trip to Northumberland or Ireland. I've got tentative approval for the USA on the basis Mrs C can come too and that we hire a bike. In fact that approval is subject to extensive and various caveats...
Looking forward to next year already.
So which is it to be Northumberland or Ireland? :icon_lol:
Got a text from Sin so he's still alive, he made it home but not without incident is how he phrased it.
Quote from: threepot on July 07, 2015, 01:01:20 AM
GavD..great pic with the E type :thumbsup,and the 3 black Steamers facing the camera.
:nod
Yes, all good other than the tank bag mount :icon_scratch:
I was expecting to have a head butting contest with a sheep but apparently them up in the North have upped their game and are using Tractors now :bug_eye
I think we should have a caption contest for that one of John on his back.
#1 - I whacked the throttle open and the Rocket 3 just went ballistic.
Pics later.
Quote from: threepot on July 07, 2015, 01:01:20 AM
Shame we ran out of time. There was more. Another day?
I know 3 chaps who'd be up for more of that!! And possibly more non-triumph fellas.
As for next year, USA is a bit beyond me time/money/leave pass from HQ wise. Any UK stuff I'd be interested in.
Hi All
Glad to see everyone got home safely even if a little damp. I was struggling into my one piece oversuit when the heavens opened. There is never anything to lean against when I put the damn thing on :icon_frown:
Three Pot, I would love a Google map of our Saturday route as I am already confused about some of the military roads. :icon_confused:
Where is that great road and view overlooking the Glacier? Is that on the road to Garth from Upper Chapel?
I am already working out what I can do in a days ride from Bristol, but at £29.50 for B&B in the Lamb & Flag, I am going to stay over night again soon :icon_biggrin:
I would also be very interested in a trip to Ireland or Northumberland. I have ridden in Northumberland before and well remember the huge skies there.
Ireland looks great, but remember why it is Very Green.
Cheers
How inconsiderate. No bloody vice! :ImaPoser
Thought this might be better here than tagged on the end of the original thread.
Didn't take many photos but here goes, PM me if you want the full fat versions.
Trumpets need a tea break too and there is a place just for them :icon_wink:
Bumped into Older Brother on the way. :love10
Some beautiful views ..................... and a bunch of hills behind :XXsunsmile
Don't try this at home - Doctor Threepot (aka Dai the Screwdriver) and Doctor Stenhouse (aka This has a ratchet) attempt a live "Thermostatectomy" Ze operation vas a success, und de patient eefen zurvived :pimp
And lastly, how it feels when your coolant is finally flowing again :headbang
Looks like great fun fellas! If a US trip is ever on your bucket list, I'd be glad to put a Northeast version together. I'm 3 hours from either Boston or NYC, so could pick everyone up at the airport easily. My 99 Legend runs perfect and is available for anyone who needs it. I could check into rentals also. Just say the word. Love to meet you guys and share a hard cider or two!
Quote from: ssevy on July 09, 2015, 06:31:51 PM
Love to meet you guys and share a hard cider or two!
Hope you don't regret that :bad
:eusa_clap Sounds like you all had a nice time and the weather didnt really spoil things, even better when you see that everybody got home (eventually) safe and well.
well done (+1 for next year)
Wasn't there a couple of video cams in operation over the weekend? that would be interesting to see :nod
Got some video done Jaydub and will post any interesting bits I find. Unfortunately, being a twat, for some time I got the off and on switch mixed up meaning I video'ed the boring bits and then turned it off when things got interesting!
If you want a video of the M4 between J17 and Newport however, I am the man.
Should I read that as 'I've been a twat for some time' :ImaPoser
Isn't it usual that the best bits happen are when the cam is off?... maybe there's an interesting bit in there you weren't aware of :icon_biggrin:
I thought I saw Mat-tiger1 attaching a helmet cam, and PeteH threatened us with his Muvi.
I hope so, because I didnt get much.
I've got some nice views of the side of Threepot's helmet :icon_biggrin:
Ted had his gopro on the forks for a while, I'll ask him. He did say that his kids had been using it and there wasn't an awful lot of memory left.
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on July 11, 2015, 06:48:55 PM
I've got some nice views of the side of Threepot's helmet :icon_biggrin:
I'd just like to remind you all..he is refering to the thing I wear on my head! :icon_lol:
Well we heard somebody else comment on your helmet TP? Didn't the barmaid at the pub walk in on you................... :icon_redface: :icon_redface:
Trust you! :bad
Quote from: threepot on July 11, 2015, 11:04:16 PM
I'd just like to remind you all..he is refering to the thing I wear on my head! :icon_lol:
:icon_redface:
You wear your thing on your head?
:worthless
Quote from: JayDub on July 11, 2015, 11:41:07 AM
Should I read that as I've been a twat for some time' :ImaPoser
Isn't it usual that the best bits happen are when the cam is off?... maybe there's an interesting bit in there you weren't aware of :icon_biggrin:
I thought I saw Mat-tiger1 attaching a helmet cam, and PeteH threatened us with his Muvi.
Sorry guys, didn't have the go-pro with me this year. :icon_frown:
I forgot it & besides Mrs Mat-tiger's luggage took up most of the available room! :icon_redface:
I forgot it & besides Mrs Mat-tiger's luggage took up most of the available room!
That's as slippery a slope as you'll find in this thread.........and I watched the vids.
Ted got a little bit of footage chaps. I think this was when we got split up a bit near Brecon, then headed up through to Lower Chapel, unfortunately it doesn't go as far as Epynt.
Am I right TP?
http://youtu.be/PHz7KRSaoaE
Caught on camera scratching my knackers :icon_redface:
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on July 15, 2015, 11:06:56 PM
Caught on camera scratching my knackers :icon_redface:
:icon_lol: Did notice!
Yes,Upper-Lower Chapel rd from Brecon. Nice bit of film,shame not more. Should have filmed Mo on his Rocket,using Epynt like his own personal drag strip!! :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on July 15, 2015, 11:06:56 PM
Caught on camera scratching my knackers :icon_redface:
:ImaPoser :ImaPoser 'twas noted :icon_wink:
Had to watch that again to spot the pocket billiards - I guess TP must have been nudging back a bit 'to get comfortable' !!! :augie
Couple more short ones, this was all he had.
http://youtu.be/VUg8OgiD3fo
In this one, at about 2.05 Ted almost gets taken out by a taxi, I remember being behind him and thinking it was a bit close. The taxi driver was giving him some sort of welsh salute whilst testing his horn!
http://youtu.be/hr7LSalK3AE
Funny how you can't really hear Mo's R3 in it.
edit and delete the s out of http"s"
:thumbsup
Got a couple of photo's of the Elan Valley which I took on the Friday afternoon when TP, PeteH and I took a ride around in the sun.
Never posted photo's before so hope this works :icon_eek:
Good first attempt Graham :thumbsup
Quote from: GavD on July 16, 2015, 05:54:06 PM
I guess TP must have been nudging back a bit 'to get comfortable' !!! :augie
He reckoned there was a cliff edge coming up but I couldn't see anything :nono
http://youtu.be/ABVbaupz3Xg (http://youtu.be/ABVbaupz3Xg)
Nice one Nick!!!
Thats great Nick :thumbsup
Good job Nick :thumbsup
Nice work comrade :thumbsup
Well done :icon_lol:
:thumbsup
Nice one Nick.
:thumbsup cheers nick, good vid!
Great vid Nick, :thumbsup
However, Mrs Mat-tiger1 says she's going to kill you next time she sees you! Lol.. :ImaPoser