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Poll
Question: Should we go for the w\'end 10-11 July???
Option 1: Yes votes: 19
Option 2: No votes: 1
Title: UK Meet Date
Post by: Bixxer Bob on January 17, 2010, 10:57:55 PM
We need to nail this UK meet date.  I thought it should be before school holidays and - for me anyway - after the Moto GP.  I'm sold on Akey's very kind offer of a field for camping, BBQ facilities and being on the edge of the Peak district nr Chesterfield - which pretty much kills off excessive cost, simplifies a get-together on the Sat night and has some good roads for those who fancy a ride out on the Sat.

If there's a big no vote, post with your preferred alternative and we'll see what happens.
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Post by: John Stenhouse on January 17, 2010, 11:44:37 PM
Fine by me, that's the end of my holiday so I can do that without adding another week.
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Post by: NeilD on January 18, 2010, 02:09:07 PM
yep I normally have a week off in July so I'll book it around those dates...
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Post by: Nick Calne on January 18, 2010, 02:45:19 PM
In the diary! - Looking forward to meeting you all then.  8)
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Post by: akey on January 18, 2010, 09:23:54 PM
dates good for us
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Post by: Dan on January 18, 2010, 09:46:21 PM
I best dig out my barbecue apron  :mrgreen:

Dates good here as well. Looking forward to it!
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Post by: BigMark on January 19, 2010, 10:51:53 PM
Sounds good to me..  8)
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Post by: BONANZA on January 20, 2010, 04:49:19 PM
Sounds ok for me as I,m not in work at the moment so cash is scarce :( .But I really will need to have a w/end away by then,if not before. :lol:
Title: tiger meet
Post by: 955i Tiger UK on January 24, 2010, 05:40:05 PM
sorry its a little far for me, im not that ambitious shame, if it was closer i would go. have a nice time all
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Post by: BigMark on January 24, 2010, 05:57:35 PM
Quote from: "955i Tiger UK"sorry its a little far for me, im not that ambitious shame, if it was closer i would go. have a nice time all

 Would it make a difference if i rode up with you? Tis not so far really mate... 200 miles there abouts is all...
Title: tiger meet
Post by: 955i Tiger UK on January 31, 2010, 07:44:17 PM
very kind of you i may well do, will have a word wih the mrs..
Title: Re: tiger meet
Post by: BigMark on February 01, 2010, 12:40:54 PM
Quote from: "955i Tiger UK"very kind of you i may well do, will have a word wih the mrs..

 As in permission, or whether the Good Lady would be happy doing the distance and joining us for the journey? I would be bringing the S.O along for the trip, Emma loves an excursion on my, err i mean OUR motorcycle. I dont normally need to stop between tank fulls but we could split the journey into 4 50mile stages between cups of coffee and still be there in 4 hours. Leave nice n early and plod along..
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Post by: akey on February 01, 2010, 02:46:18 PM
Fellas this is defo a family thing as far as we are concerned the more the merrier lol

My missus might even join us on the ride out, if you dont mind a tiny little race bike buzzing around the real bikes  :shock:
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on February 01, 2010, 11:00:33 PM
+1 on that.  Could turn into quite a social w'end if the significant others pitch up too... :D
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Post by: Loops on February 02, 2010, 01:20:08 PM
Count me in too.

Fair haul up from the South coast but I expect the old gal could do with a decent run.

Just one point........ i couldn't find the exact dates.  As I hope to be self employed by mid year taking a day off shouldn't be much of an issue.

Cheers

Loops
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Post by: Loops on February 02, 2010, 01:34:24 PM
OK OK So I should have read the top bit with the dates on..........

Ignore date request.

Cheers

Loops
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on February 02, 2010, 10:45:43 PM
I'm aware of the need to post some more info here but until the weather improves a bit I can't get up to Chesterfield to start roughing things out with Akey and NeilD so please hang on in there, it won't be long.... :roll:
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Post by: John Stenhouse on February 02, 2010, 11:08:02 PM
Could you have a scout around and see what B&B or pub type places are about? Some phone numbers would be good.

Alternatively, if you can give me an idea of when your going and a bit of notice I'll come with you. PM me if your interested.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on February 03, 2010, 05:02:01 AM
Roger that...
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Post by: rf9rider on February 04, 2010, 05:32:28 AM
I won`t be able to make that weekend, i`ll be on holiday in the good `ol  US of A.  :)
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Post by: BigMark on February 04, 2010, 11:05:01 AM
Seem's to me like someon has their priorities muddled :x

Have a good trip mate - hiring a bike???  :D
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Post by: rf9rider on February 04, 2010, 05:20:44 PM
No bike, just doing the touristy things.
Sightseeing in Washington DC, few days at Niagara Falls, then back to Vegas for a week.
We go to Vegas every year, then add on a different place to there.  :D
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Post by: BigMark on February 04, 2010, 11:58:14 PM
i do like vegas, kast year we hired  harley and a Jeep - only way to get out in the wilds and explore, cheap too.. Well we broke the first car in the Mohave going off road so ended up swapping the cherokee for a commander  :lol:

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/dingledongle/LasVegas2nd-11thMarch2009060.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/dingledongle/Vegas011.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/dingledongle/Vegas035.jpg)
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Post by: rf9rider on February 05, 2010, 06:12:04 AM
Nice pics.

I try not to drive when i`m on holiday, i`m a truck driver so nice to have a break from driving.

Although last year, we had a Dodge Durango with a V8 in it, enjoyed that.  :)

And there was a place in Vegas that hired out old classic muscle cars, i was nearly tempted with a Pontiac GTO or there 55 Chevvy.  :shock:
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Post by: akey on February 10, 2010, 09:32:47 AM
Sorry I have taken to long to reply

If you cut and past the following into google maps you will get a list of B&B close by  

B&B loc: Alfreton, Derbyshire DE556EW, UK


Here is a little taster of some of the roads we will look at

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/images/Bik ... -71588.pdf (http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/images/Bikers_A6_Booklet_2008_tcm9-71588.pdf)

key roads are:

Via gellia
Cat and Fiddle (although we will continue past the pub to do the full road)
Long Hill
Possibly bits of the A6
and possibly snake pass

Just to wet your appetite

There is a nice vid of the Cat and Fiddle on this page http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyc ... &code=8e81 (http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyclegps.php?n=A537-Buxton-Macclesfield-The-Cat-Fiddle&code=8e81)
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on February 10, 2010, 10:48:36 AM
Nice update Mark.

With acommodation sorted, dates fixed and routes roughed out, I don't think there's much more to do for now.  I'll still be up as soon as I get the chance though.  I'm tied up for the next five weeks then my time is my own, but might pop up for a day one weekend....and the weather should be well into spring by then :lol:
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Post by: akey on February 10, 2010, 12:42:36 PM
Sounds like a plan to me.

Just let me know when and I will let you know if we are there or not, and will get the kettle on.
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Post by: NeilD on February 12, 2010, 10:15:43 PM
Quote from: "akey"There is a nice vid of the Cat and Fiddle on this page http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyc ... &code=8e81 (http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyclegps.php?n=A537-Buxton-Macclesfield-The-Cat-Fiddle&code=8e81)

oow we should be just in time for these!!!  :D

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... m-Tuesday/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/February/feb1210-Average-speed-cameras-installed-on-Cat-and-Fiddle-from-Tuesday/)
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on February 12, 2010, 10:24:35 PM
Everyone knows that Tiger riders are upright, decent, law-abiding folk so these cameras won't apply.....  :ImaPoser
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Post by: John Stenhouse on February 13, 2010, 12:18:47 AM
Of course not, but just in case we should have a number plate shuffle before the run. After all they will all come back as Triumph Tigers  :lol:
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Post by: BigMark on February 13, 2010, 11:40:18 AM
Ive played a similar game with car keys, never number plates :wink:
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Post by: akendall1966 on February 14, 2010, 10:06:35 PM
Dates ringfenced.
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Post by: akey on February 15, 2010, 01:34:53 PM
That story is up every year  :roll:

They have authority to place them, but not sure if they have the money yet.  I was up there this weekend and no cameras or work started yet, mind you most of the corners up there are sub 50mph anyway unless you plan on getting your knee down................probably shortly followed by elbow and shoulder.
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Post by: blacktiger on February 15, 2010, 10:36:11 PM
Well, this is bang on......sort of.
It's the last weekend of my annual leave where I'm heading for Norway... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542913 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542913)
I was wondering where to go during the second week after the rally is finished. Well, now I know.
Well done chaps.
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Post by: blacktiger on February 15, 2010, 10:44:59 PM
Quote from: "NeilD"
Quote from: "akey"There is a nice vid of the Cat and Fiddle on this page http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyc ... &code=8e81 (http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyclegps.php?n=A537-Buxton-Macclesfield-The-Cat-Fiddle&code=8e81)

oow we should be just in time for these!!!  :D

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... m-Tuesday/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/February/feb1210-Average-speed-cameras-installed-on-Cat-and-Fiddle-from-Tuesday/)

The one time I rode the Cat&Fiddle, in 2008, I didn't think much of it to be honest. It was bumpy, with the road surface breaking up. Perfect Tiger road really but not one I would want to push too hard on. There are much better roads throughout Europe.
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Post by: Chris Canning on February 15, 2010, 11:25:13 PM
You won't be pushing too hard,their putting average speed camera's on it!!!

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... m-Tuesday/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/February/feb1210-Average-speed-cameras-installed-on-Cat-and-Fiddle-from-Tuesday/)
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Post by: blacktiger on February 16, 2010, 10:06:10 AM
Quote from: "Chris Canning"You won't be pushing too hard,their putting average speed camera's on it!!!

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... m-Tuesday/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/February/feb1210-Average-speed-cameras-installed-on-Cat-and-Fiddle-from-Tuesday/)

There's an echo in here.....
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Post by: Chris Canning on February 16, 2010, 10:27:35 AM
oh yea :oops:
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Post by: Bruce C on February 19, 2010, 11:59:58 AM
Sounds great & in the diary. Please keep me posted.
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Post by: tappets on February 19, 2010, 10:11:15 PM
Just seen this so first reply, would have been up for this but booked a weeks hol with my good lady.   May be able to sort out a look in on our way by. Were off to the Cotswolds.

P.S. good cafe at Grindleford station.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on February 19, 2010, 10:28:07 PM
Welcome to the forum  :D .  If you can make it that'd be a great chance to meet some of the UK members.

If you could post a "Hello" in the General area it'll avoid this thread filling up with other friendly messages, cheers! :wink:
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Post by: blacktiger on March 16, 2010, 03:54:57 PM
So, to give this thread a bump. Is this a goer yet? And if so exactly where is Akey's field?
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on March 16, 2010, 09:58:34 PM
Aye, the date and place is set, but I haven't had time to do any details yet, like visit Akey!!


I'm on a course this week but hope to get stuck into it very soon.

and yes, good idea to close one post, I'll get the other shut down.
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Post by: ballmick1 on March 18, 2010, 08:15:09 PM
depending on work (if  i got any) i will be there. anyone coming up the A1 past baldock services let me know as its only 10 mins from mine. be good to ride with other tigers
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Post by: aesdj on March 20, 2010, 11:31:41 PM
I've already got my name down for this and I was telling a couple of my riding buddy's about it that ride BMW GS's and they say that it sounds like an enjoyable weekend and that they would be intrested in coming so long as its not stepping on anyones toes. So i thought I'd put it to you all as someone has already said on here, the more the merrier at things like this. Would anyone mind none tiger owners coming along?
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on March 21, 2010, 08:43:26 PM
It's ok by me although I guess it should go to a vote.  What does everyone think?

I don't want us to take the shine off their GSs, the Tiger being twice the bike at half the price  :lol:
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Post by: John Stenhouse on March 21, 2010, 09:26:55 PM
As long as they can put up with the ribbing  :lol:
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Post by: Geoff D on March 21, 2010, 10:51:00 PM
And they buy everyone a beer.... :lol:
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Post by: moose on March 22, 2010, 03:27:55 AM
New on here, but sounds great count me in also
Rob
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Post by: akey on March 22, 2010, 09:18:01 AM
Not a problem for me, but then my missus mightl be out with us on her CBR.


Might have to find some 'dedicated' parking for the germans  :twisted:
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Post by: Geoff D on March 22, 2010, 01:38:17 PM
Hi Bob, I wast just thinking  :roll:  probably a bit late now but...
Touratech are doing an 'adventure weekend' on the 4th-6th of June, campsite, beer tent, on & off road ride outs, shows from a variety of motorcycle adventurers, etc etc.... couldn't we combine the two??

Just a thought
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Post by: akey on March 22, 2010, 02:03:43 PM
Could always do both  :shock:
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on March 22, 2010, 02:51:30 PM
If there's enough want to change, go for it, I won't mind, but I can't do early June :cry:

It's my first week as a civilian since 1974!!! :lol:
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Post by: Dan on April 11, 2010, 07:40:15 PM
Just so you know, i am still up for this, on the original date. My weekends fill up fast!
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on April 12, 2010, 10:24:50 AM
Yup, it's still on. I just haven't been able to co-ord a date to meet up with Akey to plan the details.  The main issue I think is are you camping (in which case Akey has plenty of room in the paddock) but if you're doing B&B it might be an idea to get something booked soon.  Anything in Chesterfield should do, although Akey might have better suggestions.
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Post by: akey on April 12, 2010, 01:55:06 PM
Dan will be camping, he usually does - and yes Dan there will be hangover cures available as usual  :D

I will try to look around for B&B's over the next few weeks if anyone wants them.
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Post by: Dan on April 12, 2010, 06:11:51 PM
Quote from: "akey"yes Dan there will be hangover cures available as usual  :D

Glad to hear it  :thumbsup:
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Post by: rybes on May 02, 2010, 12:27:32 PM
just found this. if the tigers finished by then ill be up for it. not gunna commit meself yet cos if i do summink will go horridly wrong with my rebuild :lol:
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on May 02, 2010, 09:07:40 PM
Right then, I finally got round to visiting Akey today.  What we've come up with is this:

1.   Arrive at his place just South of Chesterfield Friday evening or Sat morning.  If you arrive Friday (I will) you can drop your kit then head off for grub and then beer from Tescos just down the road a mile or two.

2.   Arrive back at Akey's.  

3.   Drink beer.

4.   Rise at your leisure, but be breakfasted and ready to roll by 10.30am.

5.   If you couldn't arrive Friday evening, be there Sat by 10.15am to get the last minute details for where we're going.

6.   You can then either ride with the group or do your own thing; no pressure either way.

7.   Arrive back at Akey's around 4pm, go straight to Tesco to buy BBQ food and more beer.   If you want to breakfast at Akey's Sunday morning, buy something to eat then as well.

8.   BBQ and drink beer.

9.   Sunday morning, after a leisurely breakfast (Akey's cooking just provide your own grub - I suspect bacon will figure heavily here), either ride again or wend your way home, depending on miles to go etc...

If you don't mind camping, Akey has plenty of room for tents in the paddock, and if it rains, the stables are dry and don't smell of horse (as far as I could tell anyway).  Just let him know so he can track numbers.

If you don't do camping, you'll need to use Google and find bike -friendly B&B nearby.  My good lady is driving my SUV up with our kit in it (we may even sleep in it) and I have a spare tent if someone needs it.

Finally, the plan - such as it is- is to go across the A6 to the Cat and Fiddle which will take about an hour.  From the C&F pub you can then play on the C&F run to Macclesfield for an hour before going back to the C&F pub for lunch.  If you've been reading the scaremongering in MCN, don't be too worried.  The new cameras are in place and working, but are cleverly placed to be all but ineffective.  Akey will brief on them before we set off.

After lunch, the plan is to push on up through Buxton to Glossop and come down the Snake Pass to the Ladybower reservoir.  If that's too daunting miles-wise, you can split off and go to Ladybower  from Chapel-on-le-Frith and meet up again at Hathersage.  

I'll post some approximate mileage once I've plotted it on my GPS.

No doubt Akey will be along shortly to add to this, particularly once he's got his Google maps of the routes links working, but if you have comments or concerns, please let us know sooner than later.  It's finally coming together it seems  :lol:

Ok, got the miles and they aren't as challenging as they look on the map so we should all be good to go I think.

Akey's to Cat and Fiddle  about 35 miles, approx 45 mins allowing for slower progress as a group.  

Play on the C&F run.

After lunch, Cat and fiddle to Glossop about 20 miles and 30 minutes - no sweat, then straight on to Ladybower down the Snake Pass about 20 miles and 30 minutes plus photo time.

Stop for coffee.

Ladybower to Akey's about 20 miles so back for 4pm easily.  :thumbsup
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Post by: John Stenhouse on May 03, 2010, 11:46:47 AM
Once you get the links up I can find a B&B and then we're all set.
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Post by: aesdj on May 03, 2010, 12:21:26 PM
Sound's great. I'll be arriving Saturday morning and camping and will also take up the offer of Akey's breakfast on Sunday. I take it that the C & F run is planned for Saturday, anything planned for Sunday? Also is there plenty or any hard parking for the bikes or will we need to bring something to put the bikes on to stop them sinking into the mud etc? A big thanks to both yourself (Bixxer Bob) and Akey for putting yourself's out to arrange this, cheers lads.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on May 03, 2010, 04:01:04 PM
John, the links will only show the routes, which are not near Akey's.  If you Google B&B near Chesterfield or Matlock you should get something near.  He's near Clay Cross.

AESDJ, nothing firm planned for Sunday as some folks have some serious miles to do to get home.  I think the Northerners could skirt the Peak district via Stocksbridge and Holmfirth on the way home; I'll have a look for something for the Southerners to do on their way back.  

Hard parking shouldn't be a problem, but Akey'll come back on that one.
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Post by: BONANZA on May 03, 2010, 09:18:05 PM
Sounds good to me, although I think that I will be doing a night shift on the Friday(12 hrs) so will be setting off straight from work full of Red Bull & proplus. :roll:  Campings not a problem. Looking forward to this.
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Post by: akey on May 04, 2010, 02:24:24 PM
Sorry fellas been a busy weekend, but here is some more info.

B&Bs, if you do a search for B&B the village I live in is called Stretton, its on the A61 just south of Clay Cross, nearest towns, villages are Alfreton, Clay Cross, Morton, and Chesterfield.

There is pleanty of hard standing for bikes, easy get 16 or so bikes and we can shut and padlock the gates to.

I will try to get the routes up later this week work allowing but we will remain flexible all the way as weather or conditions may mean detours.

A bit nearer the time I will post up directions, postcode etc so that everyone knows where to come.

As Bob has already said let me know if you have any questions and I will get back to you soonest.
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Post by: blacktiger on May 06, 2010, 09:10:23 PM
Right then. That sounds like a plan. I'll be coming Friday and camping. Just need to know exactly where. Can someone/anyone post a .gdb (Garmin) file somewhere with a waypoint for the camping area location and the proposed routes when it's all available?

Also, is anyone going up Friday from the south? I'm next door to Hastings and could plan a scenic type route up there if anyone wants to join me. Could meet somewhere on the western side of the M25, maybe even at On Yer Triumph, just south of Aylesbury and then head cross country skirting Aylesbury and beyond.
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Post by: Nick Calne on May 06, 2010, 10:21:17 PM
I may well be.  Was thinking of going swindon, oxford, aylesbury and up.  Just gotta get the friday pm off.....
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on May 06, 2010, 10:45:59 PM
I live about 5 mins off the A1 south of Norman Cross so happy to RV anywhere on your route north....
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Post by: blacktiger on May 06, 2010, 10:56:18 PM
Quote from: "Bixxer Bob"I live about 5 mins off the A1 south of Norman Cross so happy to RV anywhere on your route north....

I've roughed out a route that includes the B roads between Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray if that's any good to you.
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Post by: BIG BILL on May 29, 2010, 09:42:27 AM
Kuzzinkenny, put me on to this link and I'm up for it camping Friday/Sat.
What do I have to do, book it somewhere?
Did a run a few years ago with the Yamaha TDM group and there was around 40 bikes on the camp site.

BIG BILL
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Post by: NKL on May 29, 2010, 05:48:01 PM
Blacktiger
I'm in Kent (Gravesend) and would be going up friday and camping, if you fancy company on the way up.
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Post by: Dan on May 29, 2010, 06:59:26 PM
I am respectfully pulling out of this meet.

I know you guys will have a cracking time at Akeys, I have experienced the hospitality before.

Enjoy!
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 06, 2010, 12:23:53 AM
Just giving this a bump in case anyone from RAT pops in.  They were suggesting a Tiger meet in Yorkshire in July so I thought why not come to Chesterfield instead?
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Post by: outrunner on June 06, 2010, 10:20:49 PM
As it happens I was in the Peak District this weekend (again) for an overnight camp, chat, beer etc. I just checked my holiday list and I am off that week with nothing planned at the moment. If someone gives me the address for the camp site thingy I reckon I could be there.
If there is no space I could easily camp at my usual haunt at Wardlow Mires and travel to meet up with you guys.



Andy.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 07, 2010, 12:51:30 PM
Akey's got a poo-free paddock so there's plenty of camp area available and a branch of Tesco's nearby so getting grub and beer for a BBQ will be no hassle.  He's also got a couple of nice routes sorted that are not challenging in terms of distance as most folks have a fairly long run just getting there.  It's just south of Chesterfield;  I'll give Akey a ring and ask him to post up some directions.
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Post by: akey on June 07, 2010, 02:49:09 PM
Sorry have been a bit busy lately.

However, here is a link to our place for camping etc we are on the east side of the road.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... 8&t=h&z=16 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=53.148019,-1.413932&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=53.146873,-1.411529&sspn=0.007065,0.019248&ie=UTF8&ll=53.147208,-1.411421&spn=0.007065,0.019248&t=h&z=16)

Our place is on the A61 just south of Clay Cross and I will try to get a flag or similar up in the field to make it easier, but will post that up the week before.

I will try to get the route up on google maps later this month but we can be nice and flexible on the day.
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Post by: outrunner on June 07, 2010, 07:49:48 PM
I should be able to find that ok as I once worked in an opencast coal site in the Clay Cross area and had digs in Shirland.....................mind you, it was a loooong time ago.  :wink:


Andy.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 07, 2010, 11:51:59 PM
Info for latecomers and a summary for the rest of us.

The meet is near Chesterfield, use the vote button to register you're coming and post a line or two. Pitch up Friday evening or early Sat at Akey's (use his link to find him).  Plenty of camping space (and an empty stable if it turns wet) or sort your own B&B if you wish.  Beer and grub available at nearby Tesco's so no worries there.  Folks can do as they want Sat, ride as a group or on your own or with your mate, whatever takes you - we have the whole of the Peak district to play with!!  There'll be RV points to meet up for lunch, afternoon tea and pee.  Back to Akey's early evening for BBQ and beer.  Drift off as you like Sunday depending on how far you have to go.

Has anybody booked the weather yet??? :roll:
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Post by: blacktiger on June 09, 2010, 10:58:52 AM
OK so who's coming from the south and is up for meeting at On Yer Triumph at Aston Clinton near Aylesbury on the Friday morning and riding together from there?
My proposed route from there to Akey's is around 3&1/2 hours of mostly back roads so I think midday would be OK to meet.
I need to get this set up because I'm heading to Norway on June 25th and won't be back until late July 8th.
Discuss. Or PM me with e-mail addresses & phone numbers.
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Post by: BigMark on June 11, 2010, 11:45:27 PM
I am hoping to go on the Friday during the day, if not i will have to travel in the evening and unless i get some help pitching a tent at 10 -11pm I may just shack up in a B&B or drive up first thing Saturday.  

I will know sooner the time.. be good if i could get someones number in case i cant find the place - (No navigational skills)
 
Mark.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 12, 2010, 12:12:17 AM
Quote from: "BigMark"I am hoping to go on the Friday during the day, if not i will have to travel in the evening and unless i get some help pitching a tent at 10 -11pm I may just shack up in a B&B or drive up first thing Saturday.  

I will know sooner the time.. be good if i could get someones number in case i cant find the place - (No navigational skills)
 
Mark.

PM sent
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 16, 2010, 10:50:42 PM
Guys and gals, some bad news.....

Had a message tonight from Akey; he's had a change of circumstances and is not going to be able to host the meet.  I'm not saying we should cancel (yet); I'll have a look around over the next day or two and see if I can come up with something nearby.  Meanwhile, I'm open to ideas... :icon_scratch

Update:  I've Emailed the Cat and Fiddle to see if they can help.  One place that's about 30 mins further north that might be able to take us is Squires Cafe - another famous bike meeting place, although it'll be busy as they have a charity run on the 11th.  Let me know what you think.
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Post by: aesdj on June 17, 2010, 10:19:46 PM
Nothing to bad for him I hope. Is Akey still planning on coming if we find somewere else? I would think that there will be loads of camp sites around that area. No funny remarks (what from you lot) but I'm in the caravan club so if we get really stuck I could ring a few of there sites on farms around there and see if they would be able to squeeze us in. Is it ilegal to camp out on the moors? For one night it could be a laugh. I don't mind roughting it.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 17, 2010, 10:30:17 PM
I'm sure Akey will be along with some news on his situation soon.  Meanwhile,  I had a look at campsites around there last night, most look a bit posh but I'll ring around them anyway.  It'll go a bit like this:  "Hello, any chance you could let 19 seasoned motorcyclists camp on your site for a couple of nights in Jul?  They're mainly mature, well-behaved types...."

Can't do it till Monday though as I'm off to Silverstone for the GP tomorrow.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 21, 2010, 05:52:46 PM
Quote from: "aesdj"Nothing to bad for him I hope. Is Akey still planning on coming if we find somewere else? I would think that there will be loads of camp sites around that area. No funny remarks (what from you lot) but I'm in the caravan club so if we get really stuck I could ring a few of there sites on farms around there and see if they would be able to squeeze us in. Is it ilegal to camp out on the moors? For one night it could be a laugh. I don't mind roughting it.

I've spent the afternoon scouring the web but can't find anything that looks remotely like it would allow a bike meet.  If you could do some ringing around it would be a great help.  Meanwhile, I'll open a new thread to have a second head count.

Everyone, please post on the new thread, not on here.....
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 21, 2010, 05:57:54 PM
OK folks, you'll have read about Akey not being able to host the Tiger meet on the other thread.  His place was ideal because he had plenty of space, BBQs etc and a Tesco on the doorstep.  What it means is the organisation will have to be a bit better if we're going to pull this off.

First, if you could post up whether you're still coming (if I can find somewhere that will have us) and whether you'll be camping and whether it's one or two nights (Friday and Sat or just Sat).  Also, if you're not camping, do you have something else booked.

Cheers, BB :lol:
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 21, 2010, 08:07:02 PM
Ok,  I trawled the other thread and found 16 positives if Akey can come, plus a few not sures.

I'll see whether I can get us in somewhere tomorrow.  I had a couple of leads this evening that might work.  the list is:

Me + Jackie
John Stenhouse
Neil D
Dan
Big Mark
Bonanza
Loops
Akendall1966
Black Tiger
Bruce C
AESDJ
Moose
Outrunner
NKL
Nick Calne
Akey - maybe

I'm assuming 1 tent each and 2 nights.  Fingers crossed.
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Post by: chairhead on June 21, 2010, 09:24:49 PM
Bob,
have you looked here,there seems to be plenty of space,there are a couple of reviews,both seem to say its an ok site,its flat with lots of room,
could be ideal

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/revie ... revid=4362 (http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=4362)
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 21, 2010, 09:29:22 PM
Cheers Mate,  I'll give them a go tomorrow.  There's also a few here:
http://www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.co ... derbyshire (http://www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.com/basic-campsites-/derbyshire)

Hopefully one of them will have us...

In fact, thinking about it, it might be better to visit.  Harder to turn us down face to face....  and the weather's nice this week  :D
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Post by: NKL on June 21, 2010, 10:50:47 PM
Don't forget me, camping friday and sat night.
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Post by: Nick Calne on June 21, 2010, 11:10:15 PM
Or me!  (Saturday night only though)  8)
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 21, 2010, 11:12:24 PM
Roger that ( x2) sorry I missed you off the list, it's me age y'know...

Waiting for a reply from here, everything on site inc food, beer, beer, food.......:

http://www.bulliththorn.co.uk/camping/ (http://www.bulliththorn.co.uk/camping/)
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Post by: blacktiger on June 21, 2010, 11:37:41 PM
Noticed you included me but if I'm to come on this I need to know by Thursday because I'm off to Norway ( http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542913 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542913) ) Friday morning and would rather stay abroad longer if this is off.

My preference for a campsite would be one with a decent pub ( serves good real ales) within a 15 minute walk. That Bull i' th' Thorn looks OK with Robinsons ales on the bar. As does the Royal Oak.
Failing that I suppose a raid on the supermarket bottled beer section will suffice.
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Post by: John Stenhouse on June 22, 2010, 01:59:13 AM
Will be up for Fri and Sat hopefully. Assuming I don't do something daft like get lost in Scotland next week  :lol:

Bull in Thorn looks good as it's got rooms on site (tad expensive though).
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Post by: akey on June 22, 2010, 12:40:43 PM
Sorry fellas,

Our landlord has had a change in circumstances and has given us our 2 months notice to leave the property, and while there was a slim chance we would still be able to host I would rather cancel early and have a chance of a new location than mess people around at the last min.

Rest assured we are currently searching high and low for a new home  :shock: and if we are settled enough we will ride out to meet you all where ever the new meet is!

To add to complications I am away on a course with work and access to the internet is not always an option, which is why I asked Bixxer to post for me.
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Post by: akey on June 22, 2010, 12:46:04 PM
Sorry about the cancelation fellas, landlord has given us notice to move out so we are a little pre-occupied as you can imagine!

However, if we can then we will make it, but will be on a day visit / ride out basis only.
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Post by: chairhead on June 22, 2010, 01:32:34 PM
Quote from: "John Stenhouse"Bull in Thorn looks good as it's got rooms on site (tad expensive though).

 :shock: That is a tad expensive.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 22, 2010, 02:09:12 PM
Ok guys, I was looking at the 15 acres of campsite not the room prices.

This place has room for all the campers, and has some Bothy accomodation (like little wooden tents) available but we need to be quick.  I told them I would let them know by tomorrow at the latest. I'm assuming that those not camping have already got accomodation near Akey's booked?

http://www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.co ... barns.aspx (http://www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.com/bushey-heath-farm-campsite-and-bunk-barns.aspx)

Are we happy?
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Post by: BigMark on June 22, 2010, 02:17:14 PM
Sign me up....
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 22, 2010, 05:42:52 PM
Right we have two choices confirmed:

http://www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.co ... barns.aspx (http://www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.com/bushey...d-bunk-barns.aspx)

http://www.bulliththorn.co.uk/camping/ (http://www.bulliththorn.co.uk/camping/)

The Bull looks the better bet for the campers, but the pricey rooms might mean some staying elsewhere.  The Bushey offers less all round, and either way, the non-campers will have to book their own accomodation, I can't do that for you.

I need to book it tomorrow because:

a.    Blak Tiger's off to Norway on Thurs and

b.    Everywhere is filling up fast.

Can we have a quick show of hands?  (Apologies in advance for those that didn't see this in time to have a vote).
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Post by: chairhead on June 22, 2010, 06:18:40 PM
Count me in if its at Bushy heath
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Post by: aesdj on June 22, 2010, 07:16:57 PM
Bixxer Bob and everyone who's intrested, rang 4 sites out of the caravan club book around Alfreton and they all said no so I looked on the net and found this one :-

Broomhill Farm Camping & Caravaning
Butterfield Lane
Brackenfield
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6AN
01773-832813

Its between Alfreton and Matlock. The lady says its fine for some to come on Friday July 9th and stop both nights and its ok for those that want to just stay one night on the 10th. Its ok for us to have bbq so long as we don't burn the grass. There's toilets + showers. We can park the bikes at the side of our tents and (our we sat down) its 5 pounds per night for a 2 man tent. Good value I'd say. I said 15 people and 15 tents but they may be more and she's fine with that. Don't know how you want to play it from here but I think it would be best to book it sooner rather than later as it could fill up with it being the school holidays and all that.

akey, hope everything goes well and you get sorted soon.
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Post by: aesdj on June 22, 2010, 07:28:06 PM
Posted this on the old thread but I'll put it in here as well.

Bixxer Bob and everyone who's intrested, rang 4 sites out of the caravan club book around Alfreton and they all said no so I looked on the net and found this one :-

Broomhill Farm Camping & Caravaning
Butterfield Lane
Brackenfield
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6AN
01773-832813

Its between Alfreton and Matlock. The lady says its fine for some to come on Friday July 9th and stop both nights and its ok for those that want to just stay one night on the 10th. Its ok for us to have bbq so long as we don't burn the grass. There's toilets + showers. We can park the bikes at the side of our tents and (our we sat down) its 5 pounds per night for a 2 man tent. Good value I'd say. I said 15 people and 15 tents but they may be more and she's fine with that. Don't know how you want to play it from here but I think it would be best to book it sooner rather than later as it could fill up with it being the school holidays and all that.

akey, hope everything goes well and you get sorted soon.

+1, I'm coming Saturday with my tent, may even come on the Friday if I get parol for good behavior.
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Post by: aesdj on June 22, 2010, 07:38:36 PM
Just found these if they are any good for you. The miles are from the campsite in my last post.

Nearby Camp Sites

Ainmoor Grange Caravan And Camping Park (1.52 Miles)
Pinegroves Caravan Park (1.88 Miles)
Lickpenny Touring Park (2.26 Miles)
Moor Edge Farm (2.71 Miles)
Beech Farm (3.24 Miles)
Hallgate Farm C S (3.62 Miles)
Wayside Farm Caravan Storage (3.69 Miles)
Packhorse Farm Campsite (3.69 Miles
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 22, 2010, 10:22:27 PM
Quote from: "aesdj"Posted this on the old thread but I'll put it in here as well.

Bixxer Bob and everyone who's intrested, rang 4 sites out of the caravan club book around Alfreton and they all said no so I looked on the net and found this one :-

Broomhill Farm Camping & Caravaning
Butterfield Lane
Brackenfield
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6AN
01773-832813

Its between Alfreton and Matlock. The lady says its fine for some to come on Friday July 9th and stop both nights and its ok for those that want to just stay one night on the 10th. Its ok for us to have bbq so long as we don't burn the grass. There's toilets + showers. We can park the bikes at the side of our tents and (our we sat down) its 5 pounds per night for a 2 man tent. Good value I'd say. I said 15 people and 15 tents but they may be more and she's fine with that. Don't know how you want to play it from here but I think it would be best to book it sooner rather than later as it could fill up with it being the school holidays and all that.

akey, hope everything goes well and you get sorted soon.

+1, I'm coming Saturday with my tent, may even come on the Friday if I get parol for good behavior.

Sounds as good as anything, dunno about the others but I say book it.  We don't have time to F about.  Will folks have to bring their food with them for BBQ or is there shopping nearby?  What about the actual BBQ? Do we bring disposables or what?

Sorry if these are idiot questions but it's better to know up front.
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Post by: chairhead on June 22, 2010, 10:32:55 PM
Quote from: "Bixxer Bob"
Quote from: "aesdj"Posted this on the old thread but I'll put it in here as well.

Bixxer Bob and everyone who's intrested, rang 4 sites out of the caravan club book around Alfreton and they all said no so I looked on the net and found this one :-

Broomhill Farm Camping & Caravaning
Butterfield Lane
Brackenfield
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6AN
01773-832813

Its between Alfreton and Matlock. The lady says its fine for some to come on Friday July 9th and stop both nights and its ok for those that want to just stay one night on the 10th. Its ok for us to have bbq so long as we don't burn the grass. There's toilets + showers. We can park the bikes at the side of our tents and (our we sat down) its 5 pounds per night for a 2 man tent. Good value I'd say. I said 15 people and 15 tents but they may be more and she's fine with that. Don't know how you want to play it from here but I think it would be best to book it sooner rather than later as it could fill up with it being the school holidays and all that.

akey, hope everything goes well and you get sorted soon.

+1, I'm coming Saturday with my tent, may even come on the Friday if I get parol for good behavior.

Sounds as good as anything, dunno about the others but I say book it.  We don't have time to F about.  Will folks have to bring their food with them for BBQ or is there shopping nearby?  What about the actual BBQ? Do we bring disposables or what?

Sorry if these are idiot questions but it's better to know up front.



+1,
book it,once its booked other plans can be made
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Post by: blacktiger on June 22, 2010, 11:04:30 PM
Quote from: "chairhead"
Quote from: "John Stenhouse"Bull in Thorn looks good as it's got rooms on site (tad expensive though).

 :shock: That is a tad expensive.

That's par for the course these days. You go abroad and you'll be paying that at most places. I had to pay €120 at a Camponile last year in Pontalier, France. Get used to it or get camping.

Anyway, looks like it's a go. I don't mind bringing a stove and some Cous-cous or curry and stuff.
Just need to know which site is chosen and if there's a pub or do I raid a supermarket on the way up?
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Post by: Geoff D on June 22, 2010, 11:15:52 PM
Hi bob, still don't know if I can make it yet  :? Can just about manage 100 miles at the mo... the other alternative for me is to bring my bike in my van on Friday... (will need a hand to unload) take part in ride out etc  drive home Sunday
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Post by: chairhead on June 22, 2010, 11:23:34 PM
Quote from: "blacktiger"
Quote from: "chairhead"
Quote from: "John Stenhouse"Bull in Thorn looks good as it's got rooms on site (tad expensive though).

 :shock: That is a tad expensive.

That's par for the course these days. You go abroad and you'll be paying that at most places. I had to pay €120 at a Camponile last year in Pontalier, France. Get used to it or get camping


I was on about the camping :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: Sin_Tiger on June 22, 2010, 11:31:41 PM
Lord I envy you buggers, so near and yet so far  :cry:
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 22, 2010, 11:31:59 PM
Quote from: "Geoff D"Hi bob, still don't know if I can make it yet  :? Can just about manage 100 miles at the mo... the other alternative for me is to bring my bike in my van on Friday... (will need a hand to unload) take part in ride out etc  drive home Sunday

Plenty of hands to help Geoff.

AESDJ,  Chairhead's right, book it please so at least we all know where we're going.  We then have a couple of weeks to make a plan.

Black Tiger, if you pm me your mobile I'll text you with details nearer the time
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Post by: CoolHandLuke on June 22, 2010, 11:36:43 PM
How do I sign up?  Is there confirmation of the site yet?
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 22, 2010, 11:38:56 PM
Just say you're coming, that's enough.  As you can see above, I've asked AESDJ to book the site he's got picked out so that's where we'll be.  I'll pop up next week and recce the area and come back with some sort of plan.
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Post by: CoolHandLuke on June 23, 2010, 12:01:02 AM
I think this may be it:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=53.124300,-1.4385000&sll=53.124397,-1.438501&sspn=0.014203,0.032916&g=53.124400,-1.4385000&ie=UTF8&ll=53.124294,-1.438501&spn=0.003551,0.008229&t=h&z=18
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Post by: akendall1966 on June 23, 2010, 07:37:20 AM
Not sure if I'll get away early enough for Friday but will camp Sat night. Happy to pay for both nights if I have too and eat the cost of a no show on Friday to secure the pitch.

AK
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Post by: aesdj on June 23, 2010, 09:07:26 PM
I've been back in touch with Broomhill Farm Camping and booked 15 places and said that I'll ring the week before to confirm numbers and that everything is still ok. She said that numbers won't be a problem because they can open another field for us. We'll have to bring our own bbq's and food/beer etc. There's a Tesco's in Alfreton which is only 5 or 10 minutes away. They may be some closer but we can fiqure that out when we get there. Also remeber that we'll be parking on grass so bring a peice of wood etc to stand your bike on. I think I've covered everything but if not just ask.

This link is the site as CoolHandLuke posted :-

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_...&t=h&z=18 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_...&t=h&z=18)
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Post by: aesdj on June 23, 2010, 09:51:19 PM
This is the nearest pub that I've been able to find. It's 1.3 miles by road so your talking a 25 minute walk but someone at the campsite may know a quicker way.

www.theploughbrackenfield.co.uk (http://www.theploughbrackenfield.co.uk)
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 23, 2010, 10:31:53 PM
Top man AESDJ. :thumbsup

As I said I'll try to get up next week to recce the area and come back with a plan.  Right now I'm off to Betws-y-Coed to meet up with my sis who's camping there.  I'm taking my tent to overnight there and return home Friday.  Should be a nice run out.
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Post by: mat-tiger1 on June 24, 2010, 03:55:39 AM
Unfortunately, can't make the overnighters due to commitments, but wouldn't mind meeting up for a ride out either sat or sun. Do you have any routes planned as yet & would other bikes be welcome? (A 675 owner.) If no, then not a prob! :?:
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Post by: blacktiger on June 24, 2010, 12:30:51 PM
Quote from: "aesdj"This is the nearest pub that I've been able to find. It's 1.3 miles by road so your talking a 25 minute walk but someone at the campsite may know a quicker way.

www.theploughbrackenfield.co.uk (http://www.theploughbrackenfield.co.uk)

Looking on streetmap
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=43 ... erbyshire+ (http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=436995&y=358980&z=120&sv=brackenfield&st=3&tl=Map+of+Brackenfield,+Derbyshire+)[Town]&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf
there's a bridleway and then a footpath which cuts the walk by 0.2 of a mile.
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Post by: aesdj on June 24, 2010, 10:32:50 PM
Quote from: "mat-tiger1"Unfortunately, can't make the overnighters due to commitments, but wouldn't mind meeting up for a ride out either sat or sun. Do you have any routes planned as yet & would other bikes be welcome? (A 675 owner.) If no, then not a prob! :?:

I havn't got a problem with it, the more the merrier. I asked if two of my friends on GS1100 could come and no one minded.
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Post by: mat-tiger1 on June 25, 2010, 08:22:31 PM
Quote from: "aesdj"
Quote from: "mat-tiger1"Unfortunately, can't make the overnighters due to commitments, but wouldn't mind meeting up for a ride out either sat or sun. Do you have any routes planned as yet & would other bikes be welcome? (A 675 owner.) If no, then not a prob! :?:

I havn't got a problem with it, the more the merrier. I asked if two of my friends on GS1100 could come and no one minded.

Great, thanks for that! Any news on the routes front, watering holes etc?  :?:
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Post by: outrunner on June 25, 2010, 09:18:25 PM
Just to confirm that I will be there, should arrive Friday 4 or 5 Pm(ish).


Andy.
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Post by: BONANZA on June 27, 2010, 10:06:00 PM
I will be there on the Saturday morning all being well, camping Sat night. I am trying to get a shift off work for Friday night but things are a bit busy at the minute. I would be prepared to pay for the two nights on the off chance that I can make it. Looking forward to meeting a few Tiger addicts :lol:
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Post by: Nick Calne on June 27, 2010, 10:57:58 PM
Bob, sorry chap but it just went pop.  Read my post in 'steamers', can't make it this time.  Gutted. Was gonna bring some of that Black Rat cider up to test out on the assembled tigerists too.

Nick
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Post by: BigMark on June 28, 2010, 11:31:09 AM
Do i need to say that i am still coming?

Just count me in whenever and wherever. I will take 2 nights and then if I dont get there until late on friday I may take a hotel somewhere.

But if i do get there at 11pm i am expecting you old farts to still be awake  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: aesdj on June 28, 2010, 09:01:52 PM
Great, thanks for that! Any news on the routes front, watering holes etc?  :?:[/quote]

I believe Bixer Bob has got a route or routes sorted and this is the nearest pub:-

www.theploughbrackenfield.co.uk (http://www.theploughbrackenfield.co.uk)
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Post by: BigMark on June 29, 2010, 12:11:00 PM
I am in for a nice slow back road plod around.. Not interested in riding fast.
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Post by: akendall1966 on June 29, 2010, 12:37:51 PM
Quote from: "BigMark"I am in for a nice slow back road plod around.. Not interested in riding fast.

+1 on that.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on June 29, 2010, 06:36:21 PM
Aye, me too.  I'll get something out on routes as soon as I can.  Bit busy at the mo...
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Post by: BigMark on June 30, 2010, 05:45:12 PM
How about south east, through tissington ford and up into the countryside on the yellow roads ?

Cat & Fiddle Cafe for Lunch.. Then resorvoirs, snake pass way and back for 5..

Unless you know the area well I could stick a route up if that helps.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 01, 2010, 01:34:09 PM
Sounds good Mark.  I had planned to recce the area and campsite tomorrow, but my wife was GIVEN two tickets for Goodwood Festival of Speed also tomorrow, so I'll be doing the recce Monday I think.  I'll check out the suggestions - mainly for range and pace - and come back later in the week.  I'll then publish a route on here with some way-points so that anyone that doesn't want to do the whole run, or wants to do their own thing (or gets lost off the main group), can meet up for lunch or a cuppa at some point if they wish.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 03, 2010, 10:06:43 PM
Ok, this is what I'll recce:

1. Arrive at Brackenfield nr Alfreton Friday evening or Sat morning. If you arrive Friday (I will) you can pitch camp then head off for grub and beer from wherever I find nearby.  

2. Eat.

3. Drink beer.

4. Rise at your leisure, but be breakfasted and ready to roll by 10.30am. t give the late arrivers time to find us.

5. If you couldn't arrive Friday evening, be there Sat by 10.15am to get the last minute details for where we're going. Otherwise, use one of the stop-offs to catch us up.

6. You can then either ride with the group or do your own thing; no pressure either way.

7. It'll take about 45mins to ride over to Buxton then play on the Cat and Fiddle till lunchtime. Have lunch at the C&F.

8. After lunch, push on up to Glossop and come down the Snake Pass to the Ladybower reservoir. If that's too daunting miles-wise, you can split off and go to Ladybower from Chapel-on-le-Frith and meet up again at Hathersage.

9.  Head on back to camp.  I'll check the walk to the pub and food availablility while on recce.

10. Sunday morning, after a leisurely breakfast (you're on your own here), either ride again or wend your way home, depending on miles to go etc...

I'll post some approximate mileage once I've plotted it on my GPS.

I was hoping to get the wife to bring along a good sized BBQ in the car but unfortunately she has other plans now so we'll have to make do as best we can.
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Post by: aesdj on July 03, 2010, 10:11:40 PM
Quote from: "Bixxer Bob"Ok, this is what I'll recce:

1. Arrive at Brackenfield nr Alfreton Friday evening or Sat morning. If you arrive Friday (I will) you can pitch camp then head off for grub and beer from wherever I find nearby.  

2. Eat.

3. Drink beer.

4. Rise at your leisure, but be breakfasted and ready to roll by 10.30am. t give the late arrivers time to find us.

5. If you couldn't arrive Friday evening, be there Sat by 10.15am to get the last minute details for where we're going. Otherwise, use one of the stop-offs to catch us up.

6. You can then either ride with the group or do your own thing; no pressure either way.

7. It'll take about 45mins to ride over to Buxton then play on the Cat and Fiddle till lunchtime. Have lunch at the C&F.

8. After lunch, push on up to Glossop and come down the Snake Pass to the Ladybower reservoir. If that's too daunting miles-wise, you can split off and go to Ladybower from Chapel-on-le-Frith and meet up again at Hathersage.

9.  Head on back to camp.  I'll check the walk to the pub and food availablility while on recce.

10. Sunday morning, after a leisurely breakfast (you're on your own here), either ride again or wend your way home, depending on miles to go etc...

I'll post some approximate mileage once I've plotted it on my GPS.

I was hoping to get the wife to bring along a good sized BBQ in the car but unfortunately she has other plans now so we'll have to make do as best we can.

Sounds like a good plan to me Bixxer. I'm going to ring the camp site on Monday/Tuesday evening to comfirm numbers and to make sure everything is still ok. If you can look at the list below and confirm that I've got things right then that would be great.

      Tiger meet on the 9th / 10th July.

Broomhill Farm Camping & Caravaning.
Butterfield Lane
Brackenfield
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6AN
01773-832813

Friday + Saturday Camping.

1. Bixxer Bob + Jackie
2. John Stenhouse
3. Neil D
4. Dan
5. Big Mark
6. Bonanza
7. Loops
8. Akendall1966
9. Black Tiger
10. Bruce C
11. AESDJ
12. Moose
13. Outrunner
14. NKL
15. Chairhead

Geoff D (maybe)
CoolHandLuke (maybe)
Mat-Tiger1 (675cc, ride out only)

Thanks in advance.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 03, 2010, 10:29:37 PM
Roger that.  Only concern I have is the distance from the pub.  I'm guessing we'll have to ride there for evening grub then take beer back to camp.  Folks will have to bring their own cooking arrangements for breakfasts.
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Post by: NeilD on July 04, 2010, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: "aesdj"and confirm that I've got things right then that would be great.
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I may just be camping on the Friday night, but if they need to know for definate then book me in for both and I'll pay for both anyway...

Neil
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Post by: akendall1966 on July 04, 2010, 04:14:43 PM
I can't make Friday night for definite now, please book me in for Sat and I'll see you all either at the site or the first stop off Sat AM.  

If anyone wouldn't mind swapping mobiles numbers pls PM me.

Adrian
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Post by: John Stenhouse on July 04, 2010, 10:52:45 PM
Sorry Chaps, just taken tigger to Scotland and it ate something it didn't like.


Sorry to cry off this late but I don't think I'm going to make it.
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Post by: Sin_Tiger on July 05, 2010, 04:06:05 AM
Quote from: "John Stenhouse"Sorry Chaps, just taken tigger to Scotland and it ate something it didn't like.

Square Sausage doesn't go through the filters too well  :lol:  apologies on behalf of Gordon Ramsey  :evil:
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Post by: chairhead on July 05, 2010, 09:15:56 AM
Sorry guys,
i too will have to miss this event now,needless to say i wish you all a cracking time.
my apologies :oops:
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Post by: BigMark on July 05, 2010, 11:03:27 AM
Stop droppin out guys  :cry:

I need at least one person there to hold the flashlight on friday night so I can set up my camp...  :idea:
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 05, 2010, 09:17:55 PM
I'll deffo be there anyway.  

Did the recce today, 300 miles in the saddle on the trusty 'Bird.  Should've taken the Tigger though, my wrists aren't up to it these days.

Notes:

Whichever direction you come from, please make sure you have enough fuel for about 80 miles when you arrive.  I suggest filling up before you leave civilisation for Brakendale....

The site entrance is easy to miss so I'll see if I can knock up something eye-catching to put at the roadside.

The run from the site to the Cat and Fiddle is about 30 miles but takes a little over an hour due to universal Derbyshire 50mph limits and many motorhomes.  I didn't press on much as it won't be possible to do so safely in a big group. I recon we'll be there about 11.30 depending on when we get away so plenty of time to have a run down to Macclesfield and back before lunch.   Not having ridden it before I was surprised at how twisty it is, but I can't see why they've introduced speed cameras and a 50 mph limit - you'd be hard pushed to average more than 40 mph.

If we leave there about 13.30 we'll be at Glossop about 14.15.  There's fuel available there if anyone needs it.  

Next is the Snake Pass - Radio 2 listeners will be familiar with winter motoring reports saying it's blocked due to snow - then on down to the Ladybower Reservoir.  This stretch is scenic so I'll try to pick a spot to stop for pics.

Just over the bridge at the East end of the reservoir is a pub where we can stop for afternoon refreshment and those that want to can go back track for additional pics etc if they wish.

Next is the only hiccup in the plan.  Hathersage and Bamford have their carnival on Saturday so there may be delays.  I'll research this later and edit anything I find into this post.  Worst case we'll have to use a couple of white roads to get round them. EDIT: Bamford is the following weekend, Hathersage high street is closed from 14.00 to 14.45 so we should be ok.  If not we can always tag on the end...  :lol:

Back to camp for about 16.30, then I suggest riding to the pub for food (there's a couple to choose from in Brakenfield) then pack some beer to take back.  Or alternatively you can cook something up in your tent, it's personal choice.

Hope that helps!  Now to go soak my arse in the bath.....
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Post by: akey on July 06, 2010, 12:53:27 AM
This is looking like a good meet, and hopefully I can get out from behind the packing boxes and come say hello at some point.

I will be riding up from Swindon Fri PM so if you see someone on a black Girly with a monster MX top on and a white shoei hornet then its me, wave  :D

Once again sorry for the cock up with our place  :roll:
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Post by: mat-tiger1 on July 06, 2010, 11:00:49 AM
I'll be joining you on the Saturday morning aiming to arrive around 10 ish. Sounds like it's going to be a great run. Looking forward to it, hope the weather holds!  :D
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Post by: aesdj on July 06, 2010, 07:19:59 PM
Hi all. I've rang the site and told them 11 for 2 nights as below:-

1. Bixxer Bob + Jackie
2. Dan
3. Big Mark
4. Bonanza
5. Loops
6. Black Tiger
7. Bruce C
8. AESDJ
9. Moose
10. Outrunner
11. NKL

and that some will be turning up just for the Friday (Neil D) or the Saturday (Akendall1966, maybe Neil D). They didn't seem bothered about the numbers so if you have a change of heart or circumstance then just turn up, it won't be a problem. You can turn up at any time during the day, they don't have an after lunch arrive policy. If you are going to turn up early to late evening then if you could let someone know so we can tell them, just so that they know you are coming at a funny time that would be great. Don't want to scare them with a snarling tiger in the dead of night now do we. I think thats everything covered so I'll see you all around 4/5pm Friday.
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Post by: outrunner on July 07, 2010, 12:47:06 AM
Nice one mate, see you there.  :D


Andy.
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Post by: BigMark on July 07, 2010, 10:25:58 AM
I wasn't likely to get there until 10:00pm on Friday.
If someone can let them know for me please. I know Bixxer Bob is eagerly waiting with a flashlight for me that night.

or else i can book up in a Hotel en route.. (either way)
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 07, 2010, 01:19:47 PM
No worries mate,  I'll wait up for ya  :lol:
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Post by: aesdj on July 07, 2010, 07:20:34 PM
Quote from: "BigMark"I wasn't likely to get there until 10:00pm on Friday.
If someone can let them know for me please. I know Bixxer Bob is eagerly waiting with a flashlight for me that night.

or else i can book up in a Hotel en route.. (either way)

Cause we will mate. Me or Bixxer will let them know so don't worry about it.
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Post by: outrunner on July 07, 2010, 07:28:32 PM
Quote from: "BigMark"I wasn't likely to get there until 10:00pm on Friday.
If someone can let them know for me please. I know Bixxer Bob is eagerly waiting with a flashlight for me that night.

or else i can book up in a Hotel en route.. (either way)

I hope you will be pushing your bike in to the campsite, I will be sound asleep by that time.  :wink:  :lol:


Andy
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Post by: BigMark on July 07, 2010, 10:37:50 PM
Quote from: "outrunner"I hope you will be pushing your bike in to the campsite, I will be sound asleep by that time.  :wink:  :lol:

Andy

 Just let me know what colour tent yours is and i will ride by it very quietly indeed  :D
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Post by: BONANZA on July 07, 2010, 10:50:25 PM
Ill be there around teatime, Friday having managed to get the night shift off. Ill be honest, I wasnt looking forward to a 12 hr night shift and then a day in the saddle with no sleep. Lets hope the weather is on our side :roll:  See you there.
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Post by: BONANZA on July 07, 2010, 11:27:19 PM
Bixxer Bob you are a star. :D Not many people would have done what you have for people that they havent met, let alone know. Thanks in advance and looking forward to seeing you all.
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 07, 2010, 11:35:16 PM
Quote from: "BONANZA"Bixxer Bob you are a star. :D Not many people would have done what you have for people that they havent met, let alone know. Thanks in advance and looking forward to seeing you all.

Awww shucks   :oops:

I "borrowed" this from elswhere on this site.  I'll laminate a couple and put them at the gate so you know what to look for....

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/BixxerBob/tiger.jpg)
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Post by: outrunner on July 08, 2010, 12:06:40 AM
I looked on Google Earth and the campsite sign is at least 2 feet square, how could you miss that?  :?  :wink:  :lol:


Andy.
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Post by: KuzzinKenny on July 08, 2010, 02:23:03 AM
Hope the weather is good and you all have a grrreat time !!

have fun !!

KK
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Post by: Sin_Tiger on July 08, 2010, 08:18:35 AM
Have a great time guys, wish I could have been there too  :cry:
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Post by: BigMark on July 08, 2010, 11:16:48 AM
Quote from: "outrunner"I looked on Google Earth and the campsite sign is at least 2 feet square, how could you miss that?  :?  :wink:  :lol:


Andy.

You say that now...

 If you do see a slilver Tiger & Tent in a random field on it's own - come say hello to me  :P
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Post by: Bixxer Bob on July 08, 2010, 02:25:48 PM
Quote from: "outrunner"I looked on Google Earth and the campsite sign is at least 2 feet square, how could you miss that?  :?  :wink:  :lol:


Andy.

Easy,  you ride past it from the other direction DAMHIK...
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Post by: CoolHandLuke on July 08, 2010, 11:33:23 PM
I am going to head up on Saturday :)
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Post by: outrunner on July 08, 2010, 11:33:50 PM
I notice the weather forecast is not brilliant for the weekend but what the hell! the bike is all packed and I am going to be there.  :D


Andy.
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Post by: NeilD on July 08, 2010, 11:46:16 PM
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ ... ather.html (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/em/alfreton_forecast_weather.html)

doesnt look bad.. windy on Sat
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Post by: outrunner on July 09, 2010, 12:19:59 AM
Looked worse than that on the BBC teletext thingie :? Guess they can never agree what it will be like, might be a scorcher of a weekend.......I hope, whatever the weather I am sure it will be a good time for all :D


Andy.
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Post by: John Stenhouse on July 09, 2010, 12:56:30 PM
Have a good time y'all. Says he with a Tiger in bits AGAIN!
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Post by: Geoff D on July 09, 2010, 03:50:56 PM
Yeah, hope you all have a great weekend, thought about it long & hard & decided not to risk it, would have loved to have met you all.
Her indoors wasn't happy about me chancing it either, got to keep the ladies sweet eh  :?

Ride safe guys...
Title: A great time
Post by: blacktiger on July 17, 2010, 05:21:51 PM
A great time was had by all that turned out.
Camp site was a bit basic....
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp48/black955tiger/TIGER/IMG_2158CAMPING.jpg)
One of the activities....
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp48/black955tiger/TIGER/IMG_2159SIZINGUPTISSINGTONFORD.jpg)

A MAJOR problem was that the nearest pub was 1.3 miles away thanks to someone who never turned up saying the other venues were too expensive. You know who you are.......

We were saying that we should do this every year from now on. My thoughts are for just north of Salisbury plain next year. Maybe camping here.... http://www.thegoldenswan.co.uk/ (http://www.thegoldenswan.co.uk/) At £4/night camping it's CHEAP and the pub is right there. There's a lot to see around there and the roads are pretty good too.
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Post by: outrunner on July 17, 2010, 06:58:07 PM
Howard,
The Golden Swan looks to be a good bet for next year, perhaps we should start planning now?  :?  :wink:


Andy.
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Post by: mat-tiger1 on July 18, 2010, 12:53:55 PM
Count me in guys!
Perhaps we can switch this to 'up & coming' & see how many would be interested?   :?:  :D

All the best,
Mat-tiger1.
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Post by: aesdj on July 18, 2010, 08:28:03 PM
Goes without saying that I'm in for next year.
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Post by: BONANZA on July 18, 2010, 08:50:47 PM
Sounds good to me :D . Put me down for a provisional Yes dependant on getting time off work.
Maybe we can find some more water :wink:
Will
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Post by: rf9rider on July 19, 2010, 06:35:15 AM
I`d be up for it next year, although can`t make July as we`re heading back to the USA.  :)
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Post by: BigMark on July 19, 2010, 10:41:24 AM
Just let me know when and add me to the list please.
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Post by: NeilD on July 19, 2010, 08:33:06 PM
if you're looking for more puddles to ride through...

http://www.wetroads.co.uk/map.htm (http://www.wetroads.co.uk/map.htm)
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Post by: Sin_Tiger on July 20, 2010, 05:02:40 AM
Quote from: "NeilD"if you're looking for more puddles to ride through...

http://www.wetroads.co.uk/map.htm (http://www.wetroads.co.uk/map.htm)

I saw that ages ago but lost the link, thanks Neil  :icon_salut
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Post by: BONANZA on July 20, 2010, 10:00:47 PM
Quote from: "NeilD"if you're looking for more puddles to ride through...

http://www.wetroads.co.uk/map.htm (http://www.wetroads.co.uk/map.htm)
Cheers Neil! I`ve ridden a couple of those that are local to me, but not after the rain that we`ve had in the last few hours :shock:
Title: 2011
Post by: blacktiger on August 23, 2010, 11:08:42 AM
OK guys, I've taken my RATs out for a ride and we had Sunday roast at the Golden Swan. The Guv'nor is bike friendly and said "no problem" to us lot camping there for a weekend. He has other bike clubs staying there at various times.
So, I've got to wait until the new year to see what my work roster looks like then I'll suggest a weekend that we can do this in 2011.
View of camping at Golden Swan.
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp48/black955tiger/IMG_2183GOLDENSWANCAMPING.jpg)
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Post by: mat-tiger1 on August 23, 2010, 11:14:31 PM
Well scouted Blacktiger, looks ideal :!:
Not too far to stagger back to the tent eh :?:  :lol:
Looking forward to it :thumbsup
All the best,
Mat-Tiger1
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Post by: NeilD on August 23, 2010, 11:43:31 PM
yep looks good  :D
Title: July 23rd & 24th.
Post by: blacktiger on March 05, 2011, 12:16:26 PM
RIGHT FOLKS!
We're in for the 23rd~24th of July. :hello2  :hello2  :hello2  

The location is http://www.thegoldenswan.co.uk/ (http://www.thegoldenswan.co.uk/)
Landlord, Peter, says they can cope with about 30 for evening dinner. Ideally he'd like an idea of numbers closer to the date. I presume for getting supplies in.

Please go to http://tigertriple.com/forum/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0 (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,9048&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) and show your support.

So spread the word to all the Tiger owners you know and lets all pray for good weather. :XXsunsmile
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