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Post by wolves on Oct 20, 2013 17:02:00 GMT
Back home bike washed and put to bed. It was covered in SH*t, thanks for that Gary.
Can I say thanks to all for letting me join the run for the first time, It's a bit daunting turning up on your own. you all seem to be a really nice group of people and made me feel welcome. It's nice to try and put a face to the user names.
I hope Jason (I think) who came off is ok, the bike will be easily fixed. Suspect his pride is hurt more than the bike.
Thanks again and hope it's ok if I turn up again soon.
Kev
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Post by speighty on Oct 20, 2013 17:34:49 GMT
Hey guys.
Was hoping to meet up at the lunch stop, but an issue with the handling on the front tyre saw me heading from home rather than wrestle with the beast.
Chris
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Post by m40man on Oct 20, 2013 20:14:05 GMT
Had a brilliant weekend - thanks Gary for organising  . Weather was much better than some had expected, great roads & stops. A good crowd too, always nice to meet up with friends, new & old . Missed flymo - not sure of his activities this weekend, not answering his phone! (Or was I calling his Mrs again  ?) I hope Jason is not too sore in the morning! Not entirely uneventful for me. First, I lost my bag off the back of the bike on Saturday - waterproofs & bestest tools gone  . Then on the way home tonight, back light packed up - so I called out my 4th emergency service, MrsM40Man, who turned up with a bicycle light & tape  . Thanks to Ian for providing a bunk for me, the other back markers for, erm, back-marking, & everyone else for turning up to make it a grand weekend . |
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Post by teejayexc on Oct 20, 2013 20:54:16 GMT
Had a brilliant weekend - thanks Gary for organising . Weather was much better than some had expected, great roads & stops. A good crowd too, always nice to meet up with friends, new & old . Missed flymo - not sure of his activities this weekend, not answering his phone! (Or was I calling his Mrs again ?) I hope Jason is not too sore in the morning! Not entirely uneventful for me. First, I lost my bag off the back of the bike on Saturday - waterproofs & bestest tools gone . Then on the way home tonight, back light packed up - so I called out my 4th emergency service, MrsM40Man, who turned up with a bicycle light & tape . Thanks to Ian for providing a bunk for me, the other back markers for, erm, back-marking, & everyone else for turning up to make it a grand weekend . What? The waterproofs Di so religously cleaned of oil, twice! Sorry to here about the bestest tools though, that's like losing a close friend  But never mind, I'm sure a trip to poundland will soon have you restocked with cable ties/gaffa tape/multi screwdriver set and adjustable wrench.  |
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Post by Reaper on Oct 20, 2013 21:01:40 GMT
Thanks to Gary for a great day out, glad the little off wasn`t to bad.
Thanks to the back markers for the usual duties.
Hope to be on another one soon.
Paul
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Post by m40man on Oct 20, 2013 21:11:21 GMT
I'm sure a trip to poundland will soon have you restocked with cable ties/gaffa tape/multi screwdriver set and adjustable wrench.  I would need to find a Hundredpoundland shop as a minimum . |
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Post by Pool Boy on Oct 20, 2013 21:50:58 GMT
Arrived home 6:05
275 miles for me today at 48.8 mpg
Hope your knee recovers Dave
Hope Jason's pride heals and the bike fix isn't too complicated
Hope Martin can save up enough to buy more tools in time for the next run
Good to meet old friends again (welcome back Paul & Loz), and put some new faces to names - welcome all.
Thanks to Gary for the route - some stunning roads and some with scary coverings (1" of mud makes the ar*e wobble !!??) and good stops too.
Thanks to the other back-markers for sharing duties.
Rinsed the bike off when I got home - but now it's dried it's still filthy so there's a job for next weekend.
Ride safe 'till next time.
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Post by gsteinert on Oct 21, 2013 6:14:01 GMT
Not the smoothest run in the world. But if you ignore the slight diversion, muddy roads and unfortunate slide into a muddy bank I had a really enjoyable day. Hope you all did too.
Maybe I'll try to choose a nicer day for the next run!
Gary
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Post by billywhizz on Oct 21, 2013 9:11:41 GMT
Thanks Gary for a most enjoyable day out. weather far better that expected, but some of them roads 'looked' wet and slippery,,,and not disappointed!! loved the long mynd....  great to see to all again, and a few new faces. hope Jason arrived home OK, and not feeling to sore this morning, don't get put off Jason, and hope to see you again on another run. thanks for the company en route jason and Vaughan, and the run home with vaughan and martin. wolves 1 better luck at our place!! not...  Gary, I think you could do that route again on a nice dry summers day, and not many would recognise it! without mud and wet leaves till next time....... and with no more runs forecast... Happy Christmas  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Oct 21, 2013 13:35:53 GMT
Thanks Gary for an excellent run, and the back markers, for keeping us square, Martin for not snoring and the coffee in the morning, great to see faces old and new, popped over to see Beebs this morning for a brew, the rain never stopped, but twas a great weekend!
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Post by spike240 on Oct 21, 2013 16:11:23 GMT
Thanks to Gary for putting on the run - some fantastic roads. Nice to see everyone.
We got a bit of a soaking coming home today. All in all, a great weekend.
Glad the chap who fell off is OK - don't worry about it - we have all been there.
Thanks to Martin, and the two Rogers also.
Hope to see you all soon.
ATB
Brian
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Post by Bob H-R on Oct 21, 2013 18:42:11 GMT
Hi I`m hoping to come over in August and it would be great to join one of your trips.,
Without wishing to offend anyone :dare I ask Jason (or anyone else) how he came to have his problem?
Coming form a flying background I am a great believer in sharing what happens in something like that so that others can learn from it and hopefully avoid the same situation.
Obviously I am on a steep learning curve ,having owned my 900 for less than a month; so anything helps.
In addition I have never ridden with a large group before; so am anxious to learn before I take part in an trip rather than as a result of !
Thanks ,
Bob H-R
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Post by gsteinert on Oct 21, 2013 19:15:03 GMT
I think Jason's problem was running a little wide on a corner on a rather muddy single-track road and getting fouled up in the mud at the edge of the road.
I've found riding with these guys to be an incredibly easy experience. We use the marker system to keep everyone on track letting everyone keep their own pace and ride within their own comfort zone. The only difference between riding in the group and riding on your own is occasionally you have to mark a junction to point everyone else in the right direction and you don't have to worry about getting lost.
I came on my first run only a month or so after getting the bike and really enjoyed the day!
Gary
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Post by Fiasco on Oct 21, 2013 20:45:40 GMT
Hi I`m hoping to come over in August and it would be great to join one of your trips., Without wishing to offend anyone :dare I ask Jason (or anyone else) how he came to have his problem? Coming form a flying background I am a great believer in sharing what happens in something like that so that others can learn from it and hopefully avoid the same situation. Obviously I am on a steep learning curve ,having owned my 900 for less than a month; so anything helps. In addition I have never ridden with a large group before; so am anxious to learn before I take part in an trip rather than as a result of ! Thanks , Bob H-R Hi Foldingtoothbrush (great name ) We make every newcomer welcome on our runs, and you will be well looked after. You don't need flying experience to come on one of our runs, but sometimes useful knowing how to land Best wishes Dave |
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Post by Pool Boy on Oct 21, 2013 21:28:31 GMT
Hi Bob, You'll be very welcome on any of our runs This thread diversionclub.proboards.com/thread/3541/run-guidance covers the "systems" and ethos but don't get too bogged down in the detail - it's much easier in practice than it sounds on paper (or screen) - honestly !! |
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Post by teejayexc on Oct 21, 2013 21:34:25 GMT
You don't need flying experience to come on one of our runs, but sometimes useful knowing how to land Best wishes Dave Lol. New sig, cheers Dave. |
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Post by Fiasco on Oct 21, 2013 22:07:41 GMT
You don't need flying experience to come on one of our runs, but sometimes useful knowing how to land Best wishes Dave Lol. New sig, cheers Dave. I feel honoured |
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Post by billywhizz on Oct 22, 2013 9:17:38 GMT
Hi I`m hoping to come over in August and it would be great to join one of your trips., Without wishing to offend anyone :dare I ask Jason (or anyone else) how he came to have his problem? Coming form a flying background I am a great believer in sharing what happens in something like that so that others can learn from it and hopefully avoid the same situation. Obviously I am on a steep learning curve ,having owned my 900 for less than a month; so anything helps. In addition I have never ridden with a large group before; so am anxious to learn before I take part in an trip rather than as a result of ! Thanks , Bob H-R think as said, rather an unfortunate 'misjudgement' on a muddy section....... however, if you do drop the beast, (D9) it has to be one of the better times to do it! plenty of help to pick it up.... BUT.. plenty of mickey taking will possible ensue  |
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Oct 22, 2013 9:36:15 GMT
think as said, rather an unfortunate 'misjudgement' on a muddy section....... however, if you do drop the beast, (D9) it has to be one of the better times to do it! plenty of help to pick it up.... BUT.. plenty of mickey taking will possible ensue That's a very pessimistic stance to take we would never embarrass someone for having a little off just ask Trev I dont recall anyone mentioning his extremely embarrassing off while leading a run in front of the national biking press. Neil |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Oct 22, 2013 11:00:36 GMT
think as said, rather an unfortunate 'misjudgement' on a muddy section....... however, if you do drop the beast, (D9) it has to be one of the better times to do it! plenty of help to pick it up.... BUT.. plenty of mickey taking will possible ensue That's a very pessimistic stance to take we would never embarrass someone for having a little off just ask Trev I dont recall anyone mentioning his extremely embarrassing off while leading a run in front of the national biking press. Neil Was that the one where he was c*ck waving? that one never gets a mention!  |
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Post by Bob H-R on Oct 22, 2013 13:46:35 GMT
Wow , thanks to everyone for the stream of replies.
It certainly sounds a very sensible and responsible group.
I am trying to make sure I don`t run wide here at the moment because a lot of the roads in the countryside only have dots along the outer edges ; so no centreline markings ! At night it is easy to drift out to the middle of the road.
The sides of the roads (as you can imagine being Holland)have "sloots" or ditches , so no escape route and sadly just like Jason experienced: there are often areas of mud left by farm-machinery.
The "Folding Toothbrush" name came from my Dad when he was in the RAF,they took the "f" sound from Philip and changed the double-barelled surname to get "folding Toothbrush". I carried it on in the army.But I ususally just use Bob H-R or H-R because Holden-Rushworth is a mouthful and some people are for some reason hostile to double-barelled names.In South Shileds they just called me "shotgun" but there has also been "Sold in Woolworths".
The flying references just refer to the way in aviation Flight Safety becomes part of your life and is easily transferrable to disciplines like motorcycling.
Thank goodness Jason had such good company and was not delaing with it alone.
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Post by Doofer on Oct 22, 2013 16:18:21 GMT
I can certainly vouch for this bunch of hooligans Bob,
They pick you up & take you away for a weekend when you need your friends most
They help you up when you fall off, of course some well meant teasing is bound to follow, glad to hear those who follow my mud wrestling example aren't badly harmed,
Best bunch of online mis-fits I've ever met,
Sadly I don't get to spend anywhere near as much time as I'd like with them these days due to work and family commitments
Next time maybe I'll manage to meet up for the lunch stop, but its unlikely to be on Tweety
Doof
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Post by Bob H-R on Oct 22, 2013 18:23:01 GMT
Cheers Doofer , I am sure I can supply plenty of material for people to take the micky out of !
I made a career of it !
I think buying the Diversion was more of a life-changing decision than "just buying a bike" by the look of it.
I am looking forward to next year !
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Oct 22, 2013 19:19:06 GMT
I think buying the Diversion was more of a life-changing decision than "just buying a bike" by the look of it. It changed my life! Just trying to find out now if it was for better or worse  Neil |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 8:05:11 GMT
I think buying the Diversion was more of a life-changing decision than "just buying a bike" by the look of it. It changed my life! Just trying to find out now if it was for better or worse Neil Probably better for you and worse for us |
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Post by Bob H-R on Oct 27, 2013 12:46:50 GMT
Having been away from motorcycles for 18months I am studying the variety of good and bad "training" videos on YouTube and came across this ,which explains why some people end up running wide in their turns.
I shall certainly be experimenting with entry points etc to see if I can tidy mine up.
I imagine that when running in a group your choice of entry point has to be that tighter or running wide is almost guaranted at some time or other ?
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Post by teejayexc on Oct 27, 2013 14:32:21 GMT
I imagine that when running in a group your choice of entry point has to be that tighter or running wide is almost guaranted at some time or other ? As has been previously posted, with the marker system you'll find yourself riding on your own more than the phrase 'group riding' seems to imply. Of course there will be exceptions, for example, the one behind the run leader, (and therefore the one that will mark the next turn off), and the run leader have to keep one another in sight. Problems can ensue re corner entry point and running wide 'if' the run leader happens to be waving to the media at the time, that is all I'm saying on the subject.  |
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Post by Bob H-R on Oct 27, 2013 20:43:07 GMT
Cheers teejayexc, I must confess to not having read the Marker System details yet. It sounds like you have it all covered thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2013 8:28:33 GMT
It sounds like you have it all covered thanks. Indeed we do. As long as the run leader doesn't finish in a ditch we're pretty much sorted. Run leader doesn't milk it and leave everyone in their wake. junction markers (person behind the leader) remember to mark junctions, some notice given by leader before turning (are you listening at the back Bevy ). everyone ride their own ride. marshalls sweep up the stragglers and breakdowns. And a great day will be had by all. |
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Post by teejayexc on Oct 28, 2013 12:59:55 GMT
It sounds like you have it all covered thanks. Indeed we do. As long as the run leader doesn't finish in a ditch we're pretty much sorted. Run leader doesn't milk it and leave everyone in their wake. junction markers (person behind the leader) remember to mark junctions, some notice given by leader before turning (are you listening at the back Bevy ). everyone ride their own ride. marshalls sweep up the stragglers and breakdowns. And a great day will be had by all. You missed one.... Don't all pi55 off and leave some poor unsuspecting soul wondering where everyones gone :-( |
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