Bishops Castle 4, Shropshire & Wales Rideout Saturday May 26th 2012

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An open discussion please guys & gals on who is likely to be interested in next years BC.

After much deliberation & peeps asking so they can book holidays off work, build up enough Brownie points etc a date of Saturday 26th May has been decided for BC4, There were a number of reasons for this inc avoiding Bank holidays, BC's own local events & not least 'cos its the gaffers (Ellie ) birthday on Saturday

As usual the ride will be centered around Shropshire & Wales & peeps are welcome to join for just the rideout or to B&B/camp for both the Friday & Saturday nights with food in the local hostelries which will be announced in due course.

B&B's are aplenty & most will take a booking in advance without requiring payment untill the weekend in question so its always a good idea to book early as last year it got very busy with a local wedding taking up some of the B&B's we normally use.

Below is a link to the main places to stay all within easy walking distance & please just ask if I can offer any help or advice, The Claremont also have as well as B&B a property which can be shared by a number of peeps who may wish to reduce costs by sharing & if I remember correctly a garage they have allowed us to use for the bikes in the past.

Thanks Nick

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Visor just broke taking it off to give a good clean, at least I have a spare helmet.

Got a tail tidy from BMF with indicators so will be cutting the broken bits off which by cutting away the broken parts will remove the existing indicators, so hopefully it will look good for BC.

Stroll on Friday, if weather looks good it would be nice to be in leathers.

Snowcat wrote:Bunkhouse peeps, is anyone bringing coffee, sugar, milk etc or shall I? Saves everyone bringing their own

Might aswell buy milk in Bishops castle Steve or it might turn to milkshake... haha I don't mind chipping in towards coffee, tea and sugar would probs only be a couple of quid each anyway ...

Really looking forward to the Rideout and meeting new people...

Sorry to hear you helmet John.
Dont break anything more for meet.
See you friday.

Dai-San wrote:It will be what it will be and rain or shine it'll be fun.

Precisely! Now, the important stuff.

What time is everyone arriving? And where are we meeting on Friday night - The Boars Head?
I might be arriving early, so I intend starting with a pint or two in The Three Tuns Inn and then heading down to the venue.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Cheers,
Chris

Boars Head 7pm folks, eating at 8.

Snowcat wrote:Bunkhouse peeps, is anyone bringing coffee, sugar, milk etc or shall I? Saves everyone bringing their own

Can you bring it Snowy,[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] We'll all chip in (he said bravely)

greencat wrote:What time is everyone arriving? And where are we meeting on Friday night - The Boars Head?
I might be arriving early, so I intend starting with a pint or two in The Three Tuns Inn and then heading down to the venue.

Cheshirecat (Kev) and I are meeting up on the way and will be there early so can meet up for a pint if you want, PM me you mobly and I'll send you mine and you can call me when you arrive and we'll let you know where we are.

No problem Tel I shall provide brewing up stuff, I assume there's a kettle there?
Cheers

Steve

Yup, kettle was there last time

Chris wrote:What time is everyone arriving? And where are we meeting on Friday night - The Boars Head?
I might be arriving early, so I intend starting with a pint or two in The Three Tuns Inn and then heading down to the venue.

Get thee behind me satan

Oh . . . . and who's got the wheelchair to get me home

On a serious note . . .

I'm gonna need a taxi to & from "both" nights meets . . . really . . . Rosco's John Steed jokes aside.

Anyone wanna share ?

Not sure on arrival, around 5-ish? I'll try the Three Tuns if I get there in time!

Tel, me and john will probably share the taxi mate, saves me getting lost in the dark

do all the bunkhouse guys know you need to bring sleeping bag and pillow?

littlecat wrote:do all the bunkhouse guys know you need to bring sleeping bag and pillow?

Yeah cheers Cath

Tel, when are you riding down ? hopefully i will leave early afternoon, but im going via telford to meet up with john

Cath if you arrange to meet John at the Telford services on the M54 you don't need to deviate from your route.

Not sure which part of the country everyone is coming from, but me and Snowcat (Steve) are meeting at the new J&S site in Oakmere (near northwich) at 1pm I think, so If anyone Else wants to meet us your welcome to do so.

Do I need something to put under my side stand for the bunkhouse? If so what?.....
Also would you think my disc lock would be ok for securing the bike overnight or should I bring my heavy chain?

Thanks

Kev

Cheshirecat wrote:Do I need something to put under my side stand for the bunkhouse? If so what?.....
Also would you think my disc lock would be ok for securing the bike overnight or should I bring my heavy chain?
Kev

You need a puck for under your stand as I understand we park on gravel, I've got spares I can bring if you need one Kev just let me know
Thanks
Steve

Snowcat wrote:

Cheshirecat wrote:Do I need something to put under my side stand for the bunkhouse? If so what?.....
Also would you think my disc lock would be ok for securing the bike overnight or should I bring my heavy chain?
Kev

You need a puck for under your stand as I understand we park on gravel, I've got spares I can bring if you need one Kev just let me know
Thanks
Steve

Yeah if you don't mind Steve, something else I need to buy now!! The list is forever growing, If I could use one of your spare ones that would be great mate,

Cheers Kev

ps.I'll buy you a coffee on the way to Bishops Castle as a way of payment lol (not at J&S though £1.75 is way too much for coffee) £1 at the Raven Cafe and they do a mean Breakfast if your Interested?

You can have it in return for a coffee Kev, bit late for breakfast but not ruling it out

Kev,
the best puck I have is the Oxford magnetic one, very strong and the magned holds it to the bottom of the stand - easy. Hein Gerick do them.

And before any comments are made - I know you have to put the stand down properly!!!

John.

I'm not coming until the Saturday (for the rideout) but what time you guy's hitting the Raven?

It's just down the road for me so I might meet ya for a coffee.

We're meeting at J&S at 1pm, I think Chris (greencat) is meeting us as well and as I don't know the area I'll have to say how ever long it takes to get there from J&S, (Cheshirecat my guide), but you're more than welch to join is for a brew Brian.

Cheers

Steve

I'd say about 25 - 30mins so give me a call as you leave J & S and I'll meet you at The Raven.

Cheers

Bryan

Will do but could you PM me your number as I don't appear to have it.

Thanks

Steve

Yep, I aim to be with you for 1pm at J&S. Earlier if possible; then I can have a quick mooch around the store.

Any problems and I'll give you a call.

Cheers,
Chris

Really looking forward to this now, weathers looking like its going to hold and make it a storming weekend weather wise, suspension is set up and working so just a final few checks etc with levels and good to go.

Obviously with excitement comes a little apprehension, first ride out with you guys and with so many people, being one of the less experienced riders but I'm sure you'll all look after the newb