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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2010 15:25:01 GMT
Right, who is up for the organisers slot? Time's a wasting At the request of the management, can we keep it one thread ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2010 15:49:22 GMT
Think you've stuck your hand up. ;D As I said happy to help/recce routes but can't do whole job in case I can't make it through work. Would be a disaster If I organised a run and couldn't attend.
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Post by teejayexc on Jun 1, 2010 15:53:03 GMT
Shouldn't this be in 'WANTED' ?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2010 18:05:30 GMT
My 'self imposed' deadline of waiting for 7 days for all the volunteers to come forward ends tomorrow Got to be in it to win it as they say OK TIMES UP What say ye to Aviemore 4 minutes longer than Fort William to get to, from Stoke
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Post by Flymo on Jun 8, 2010 17:19:33 GMT
better book me pitch now... at around 400 miles from Notts i think it's a little to far just for the day !
having a quick look on google maps, looks like there's some cracking roads around ;D
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Post by brandane on Jun 8, 2010 17:20:48 GMT
Sounds good! Any secure parking for pedal bikes? Seriously; it's good cycling country up there. I quite fancy a wee jaunt up there by train with the bicycle. Cycle off the hangover by day while the rest of you go tearing around the countryside on those god forsaken motorbike things ;D . Will have to leave the decision until nearer the time in case I get a better job offer in the meantime. And was that a pig I just saw flying past my window .......
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Post by cholmondly on Jun 8, 2010 17:29:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2010 17:39:00 GMT
Aviemore sounds good to me. Couple of hours up the A9 from Edinburgh or any number of scenic routes to get there.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2010 18:07:32 GMT
OK chums get hunting, hereThis town gets busy at the May holiday weekend, so early booking is recommended A place we visited a few weeks ago said they'd do a reduction if we did a block booking. I'll get more info asap.
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Post by cholmondly on Jun 8, 2010 18:30:42 GMT
Crakin sur !,
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Post by soggybiker on Jun 8, 2010 18:57:45 GMT
Probably the only way to garauntee snow there is to arange a bike run....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2010 16:29:00 GMT
Probably the only way to garauntee snow there is to arange a bike run.... 3 weeks ago it was 23.5℃ in Aviemore town, (still snow on the mountains though )
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Post by adbru on Jun 20, 2010 19:38:15 GMT
Gadzooks..... I might even get to a jock run !! on a Divvy !!!!!!
Cant put my hand up to be an organiser but will help where I can (be rude not too ;-) )
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Post by gimrie on Jun 22, 2010 18:23:11 GMT
Hi Gordy Gaynor and Andy will be attending Post deatils ASAP Cheers Gaynor and Andy
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Post by Reaper on Aug 19, 2010 19:08:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2010 20:14:18 GMT
And we and some others are here and there seems to be spare rooms. Don't leave it too late, Aviemore has lots going on that weekend.
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Post by ContourMac on Aug 19, 2010 20:35:12 GMT
Them TDM's are getting everywhere!!
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Post by TwoHat on Aug 19, 2010 20:46:14 GMT
I am guessing that this will be the bank holiday at the end of May? Any more details available yet before I make me mind up?
Cheers,
Simon
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Post by teejayexc on Aug 19, 2010 20:54:24 GMT
I am guessing that this will be the bank holiday at the end of May? Any more details available yet before I make me mind up? Cheers, Simon Simon, yes the end of May is the usual date for the Jock soiree. Runs usually take place on the Saturday and the Sunday, most folks travel up on the Friday and home on the Monday. Run details usually not posted till the spring when the organiser has finally worked out the routes, usually between 130 and 200 miles, the shorter one on the Saturday. If past Jock runs are anything to go by, they'll be on cracking roads with breathtaking scenery, get booked now! * Hth, Trev. **makes up for putting up with sweaties for the weekend
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Post by pilgrim on Aug 19, 2010 22:14:40 GMT
Right, who is up for the organisers slot? Time's a wasting At the request of the management, can we keep it one thread ;D C'mon Gordy! There's still 4 months to go this year and 5 months 'til May next year. Best advice to all who are getting into the next biking calendar.....HAVE A BREAK.....HAVE CHRISTMAS.....AND HOGMANAY! Why do you all complain because 'Xmas' starts in August.....HUH? I know, 'I must get in first'! Sorry, but the summer hols. aren't over yet FFS! Enjoy the rest of the year and start next year on...........Jan.1st!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2010 22:20:57 GMT
To avoid confusion the dates for the run are 28th & 29th May 2011 Yes it may be an early announcement, but if you canny get digs ye canny blame me
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Post by pilgrim on Aug 20, 2010 8:56:22 GMT
OK, let you off just this once.........!
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Post by n4naked on Aug 20, 2010 9:58:48 GMT
Right, who is up for the organisers slot? Time's a wasting At the request of the management, can we keep it one thread ;D C'mon Gordy! There's still 4 months to go this year and 5 months 'til May next year. Best advice to all who are getting into the next biking calendar.....HAVE A BREAK.....HAVE CHRISTMAS.....AND HOGMANAY! Why do you all complain because 'Xmas' starts in August.....HUH? I know, 'I must get in first'! Sorry, but the summer hols. aren't over yet FFS! Enjoy the rest of the year and start next year on...........Jan.1st!!! you've never been to aviemore on the may weekend, have you? i also saw a run on this year's calendar which gave 8.5 months notice, the announcment being made prior to christmas of last year....i didn't see anything wrong with that, do you?...the destination, incidentally, was porcaro.
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Post by cam7777 on Aug 20, 2010 11:05:25 GMT
C'mon Gordy! There's still 4 months to go this year and 5 months 'til May next year. Best advice to all who are getting into the next biking calendar.....HAVE A BREAK.....HAVE CHRISTMAS.....AND HOGMANAY! Why do you all complain because 'Xmas' starts in August.....HUH? I know, 'I must get in first'! Sorry, but the summer hols. aren't over yet FFS! Enjoy the rest of the year and start next year on...........Jan.1st!!! you've never been to aviemore on the may weekend, have you? i also saw a run on this year's calendar which gave 8.5 months notice, the announcment being made prior to christmas of last year....i didn't see anything wrong with that, do you?...the destination, incidentally, was porcaro. I was told that the planning for the IOM TT is usually 1 year in advance, I was also told [1] that when you get older, 1 year can pass very quickly [1] - Thanks Trev
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Post by christhedivvy on Aug 20, 2010 13:54:53 GMT
Your right you have to book the ferry for the TT at least 12months in advance including the digs if you want to be in Douglas. I booked again for next year while I was over for this yrs races.
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Post by pilgrim on Aug 20, 2010 14:35:48 GMT
C'mon Gordy! There's still 4 months to go this year and 5 months 'til May next year. Best advice to all who are getting into the next biking calendar.....HAVE A BREAK.....HAVE CHRISTMAS.....AND HOGMANAY! Why do you all complain because 'Xmas' starts in August.....HUH? I know, 'I must get in first'! Sorry, but the summer hols. aren't over yet FFS! Enjoy the rest of the year and start next year on...........Jan.1st!!! you've never been to aviemore on the may weekend, have you? i also saw a run on this year's calendar which gave 8.5 months notice, the announcment being made prior to christmas of last year....i didn't see anything wrong with that, do you?...the destination, incidentally, was porcaro. You found me out n4naked......... (although this thread was started on 1st June for the end of next May!) Well, it is 'abroad' and the objective was to include Porcaro in a summer break or holiday trip, not just a week-end and head home tea-time sunday.......... But you're right, if booking in advance is required then the earlier the better. Although Scotland must have become a very distant destination it seems. Much further away than when I last visited. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by m40man on Aug 20, 2010 14:52:53 GMT
... Although Scotland must have become a very distant destination it seems. Much further away than when I last visited. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Well it certainly ain't getting any closer. Aviemore is 500 miles from my house, compared to Porcaro being 351 miles away . (Maybe Softy Southerners should get a Fuel Allowance ? )
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Post by TwoHat on Aug 20, 2010 15:51:52 GMT
... Although Scotland must have become a very distant destination it seems. Much further away than when I last visited. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Well it certainly ain't getting any closer. Aviemore is 500 miles from my house, compared to Porcaro being 351 miles away . (Maybe Softy Southerners should get a Fuel Allowance ? ) It ain't just how far away Scotland is, its the length of the blerdy place! If you come at it from the left hand side of England it is over 200 miles from the start of Scotland to Aviemore, and thats still a long way from the pointy bit at the top. I know which country I'd rather ride 200 miles in though
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Post by Pooh(c) on Aug 20, 2010 16:36:09 GMT
And we and some others are here and there seems to be spare rooms. Don't leave it too late, Aviemore has lots going on that weekend. Booked into the Cairngorm Guesthouse Friday through Monday
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Post by ContourMac on Aug 20, 2010 17:40:05 GMT
And we and some others are here and there seems to be spare rooms. Don't leave it too late, Aviemore has lots going on that weekend. Booked into the Cairngorm Guesthouse Friday through Monday Good! Thats Pooh, Gordy and Andy Plenty of help to get my bike off and on the trailer then ;D
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