Taste of Lincolnshire 2015 - ToL XII

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Taste of Lincolnshire 2015 (ToL 12)

Hi folks,

The ride-out section is filling out nicely this year.

This years ToL is set for the Friday 4th September to Sunday 6th September based once again at The Village Limits in Woodhall Spa just 20 miles East of Lincoln.

The format will be, as usual:

Friday	Make your own way to Woodhall Spa. Individually or ride-in with others.
Friday evening	Meet, greet and eat at the venue from around 6pm onwards. Meet the riders, wives, mothers, childern! More the merrier.
Saturday	Full days ride-out around Lincolnshire and maybe beyond. Stops at local hostelries for good food and drink.
Saturday evening	Meet and re-live the days events over excellent Lincolnshire food and ale. Antics may ensue!
Sunday morning	Hearty Lincolnshire breakfast to ready you for the ride home. Farewells and photos.

 
Accommodation is available at the venue. I've booked 4 twin rooms for the Friday and Saturday nights, so please contact me if you want one of these. First come first served. A £10 non-refundable deposit is required per person per night. Rooms are £42.50 pppn including breakfast. There is a range of other accommodation available in Woodhall Spa: hotels, B&B's and camping. I'll post up details soon.

If you haven't made it to ToL before you are most welcome to join us for a route around the open, twisty and sometimes hilly roads of the Lincolnshire Wolds and beyond. I hope you'll find it doesn't meet your preconceptions. For those who have been before I hope you can join us again.

It seems a long time to September, but it'll be here before you know it!

Post up if you can make it - over-nighters, day riders, pillions and non-rider are all welcome.
Post up any questions.

See you in September.

Cheers,
Chris


Accommodation

B&B accommodation:
The Claremont Guest House
The Oglee Guest House

Hotels:
The Petwood Hotel
The Golf Hotel

Self catering accommodation:
The Hideaway

Camping, Caravaning & 'Sky' lodges:
Woodhall Country Park
Petwood Caravan Park

Other Accommodation
Other Accommodation

mechy69 wrote:you tease about coming on the 350 and then say you cant make pah,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pot, kettle!!

Hey, some activity on the thread That means I need to start organising you all

Lonecat - if you need any help with sorting accommodation or recommended routes up just ask;
BigNige - wonderful to hear from you. Will be great to see you again, thought you'd deserted us , but should have known better
Kwakkat - hope you can get to join us. It won't be the same if you're not there
Radar - and we were going to swap Duc's! Now what am I gonna do? You better get 2016 down in the diary now.

Will update the sign up page over the weekend.
Have already checked out one location we've never been to (gets more difficult to do each year!).

If anyone else wants to attend please post up. Still time to sort accommodation.
Be great to see some more of the locals make it even if it's just for the day

Cheers,
Chris

question is there a spare bed going at VL if so who with
if not i,l ride up sat
pete

Radar wrote:Sadly I can't make it. I had hoped to come over on my RD350.

And I'm here readying the RGV for a smoketastic 2 stroke invasion, you know some people!!

I could bring the old girl.....
And the Exup?

That's me booked in at the Claremont Guest House just down the road

Breakfast will be at the guest house, but I'll be eating and drinking (and drinking some more) with you folks in the evenings though.

Will be good to catch up with you all again

I stayed there a few years back - nice place, good breakfast. 15-ish minutes' walk from The Village Limits but DO BRING A TORCH!!

weasley wrote:I stayed there a few years back - nice place, good breakfast.  15-ish minutes' walk from The Village Limits but DO BRING A TORCH!!

Didn't the Paperazzi' camera flashes light the way enough that year?

Aaah yes, I remember now. It is a long walk there but a mere 2 minutes in the car back.

You have to charm a passing waitress though. And you won't be allowed to forget it.

I won't be able to come due to work but if you do manage to make it to cleethorpes I may be able to pop and say hi quick

dudeofrude wrote:I won't be able to come due to work but if you do manage to make it to cleethorpes I may be able to pop and say hi quick

Unlikely we'll make it to Cleethorpes, it's just not the greatest place to get in and out of, but it depends where you are in town. Let me know and I'll see if it's possible. You're always welcome to join us in the evening?

Cheers,
Chris

Hi All,

I've updated the ToL signup page with the latest information I have. If anyone else would like to join us please let me know. Full weekend, ride out only or evening only are all possible. Would be great to get some of the new site members taking part - don't be shy, you're very welcome.

Dinner for the Saturday night has been booked for all attendees. As usual the menu will be available soon and it would be a big help if you can let me know your food order, then we should all get served about the same time.

The route is in the planning stage and will be disclosed on the Saturday morning. If anyone wants to join us during the day then again let me know and we can agree a meeting point depending on the route.

That's it for now. Any questions please post up. Time to pack for The Big Mac - can't wait.

Cheers,
Chris

Change of plan for me, (Which Chris is already aware of)

I'll now be stopping at VL with the rest of you, so you can let the papparazzi stand down.

And it means a lot less faff with breakfast and so on for me

Can;t wait - Only 3 weeks to go

'Fraid I'm not going to make it. Things have conspired, the stars are not aligned and the buggers have caught up with me grrr. Have a good one, look forward to hearing the stories - ride safe

S

I have spoken to Chris (Greencat) and unfortunately due to a double booking I am unable to attend, quite gutted as I was really looking forward to this but it was a promise made a while ago I now can't go back on.

Hope it's a good one anyway chaps.

Hi All,

Only one week to go!  Time to order your food for Saturday night.

Here's a link to the normal menu and below is a list of the specials available. Please post up or let me know what you would like by the end of Monday so I can let the venue know. This will ensure we all get our food at the same time on Saturday evening.

Looking forward to welcoming everyone to Lincolnshire again.
There is still one room available at the venue if anyone would still like to join us please contact The Village Limits directly if you want to make a booking.

Regards,
Chris

Starters

Deep Fried Salt and Pepper Squid, Julienne of Carrot and Cucumber, Five Flavour Vinaigrette
Lincolnshire Rabbit and Juniper Berry Terrine, Billy’s Hand Picked Fig Jam, Toasted Sundried Tomato Ciabatta
Ricotta, Basil and Pinenut Stuffed Courgette Rolls, Wild Rocket and Balsamic Dressing (v)
Smoked Halibut, Served on Citrus Braised Fennel and a Caper Dressing

Mains

Breast of Pan Roasted Duck, Cooked to Your Liking, with a Port and Poacher Sauce, Parsnip and Carrot Chips
Grilled Whole Grimsby Dab, with a Lemon Butter and a Minted Pea Puree
Homemade Lincoln Red Beef Burger, Topped with Cote Hill Blue Cheese, Served in a Toasted Bun with Leaves and Tomato
Roasted Cabbage Heart, Topped with Goat’s Cheese, Apple and Pecans, Dressed with a Thyme Vinaigrette

Starters

Deep Fried Salt and Pepper Squid, Julienne of Carrot and Cucumber, Five Flavour Vinaigrette
Lincolnshire Rabbit and Juniper Berry Terrine, Billy’s Hand Picked Fig Jam, Toasted Sundried Tomato Ciabatta
Ricotta, Basil and Pinenut Stuffed Courgette Rolls, Wild Rocket and Balsamic Dressing (v)
Smoked Halibut, Served on Citrus Braised Fennel and a Caper Dressing

Mains

Breast of Pan Roasted Duck, Cooked to Your Liking, with a Port and Poacher Sauce, Parsnip and Carrot Chips
Grilled Whole Grimsby Dab, with a Lemon Butter and a Minted Pea Puree
Homemade Lincoln Red Beef Burger, Topped with Cote Hill Blue Cheese, Served in a Toasted Bun with Leaves and Tomato
Roasted Cabbage Heart, Topped with Goat’s Cheese, Apple and Pecans, Dressed with a Thyme Vinaigrette

Stop it.  You're making me dribble  

Now those menus and specials look delish - Spoiled for choice.

Chris, I've PM'd you with my Saturday order.


Silly question: What time are people aiming to get there on the Friday?

I'll probably be arriving around 4:00pm(ish) myself.

10oz Sirloin cooked medium with the extra Stilton & Mushroom please Chris

Lincolnshire sausages please

I'll do m'choices later when I get home from m'holibobs. To answer Lontera's question, I'll be quite late as I need to work Friday so doubt I'll arrive before 7.

ellie wrote:Lincolnshire sausages please

Yes, Ellie!

Daren't ask this, but what's your order for Saturday evening?!      

Well after last years antics (mainly Scottish Sausage) it's a fair request?
Who is attending that lives in Lincs then guys

Steak, Ale & Mushroom pie please!

Hi All,

Tol 2015 starts tomorrow!  

Here is some information for those attending:

1. No need to arrive with a full tank. The first fuel stop will be within 10 miles of the start;
2. Parking at the venue is on gravel so you might want to bring a puck with you;
3. The venue opens at 6 pm on Friday, but there will be access to the rooms before then. I will be arriving around 5 pm. If you arrive earlier and no one is around at the venue please wait, someone will be along soon;
4. A table has been booked in the restaurant for 10 on Friday night. I expect we will eat around 8 pm. All welcome;
5. It will be a full day on Saturday with a challenging route - 270 miles. Please check fuel, fluids, type pressures and tread!
6. Enjoy the day. Ride at your own pace. We will be using the marker system so there will be no pressure to ride outside your comfort zone;
7. Coffee, lunch and afternoon tea stops are planned, as are fuel stops at intervals of no more than 100 miles;
8. I'd like to set off at 9 am promptly on Saturday morning. If you're joining us for the day please arrive in time to leave then;
9. A volunteer to be tail-end Charlie for the last section in the afternoon would be appreciated.

Have a safe ride up.
The forecast looks to be improving, if a bit chilly.

See you at the bar!  

Cheers,
Chris

Have a great weekend boys and girls! gutted I couldn't make it.

Fingers crossed for the weather and keep it shiny side up!