Cotswolds & Oxon Loop

First topic message reminder :

We've been discussing this for a while, but time has come to announce the details of the inaugural ride through the Cotswolds.



Basing ourselves at the Holt Hotel on the crossroads of the B4030 and the A4260 near Steeple Aston. There are other accommodation options available, B&B's from about a mile away and a  camp-site about 4 miles away.
Meet at The Holt from Friday evening for those staying over, those close by who would like to join for the day's ride-out are most welcome and can join us in the hotel car park Saturday morning. Conveniently there is a petrol station opposite the hotel.


The price of the hotel (per person per night)
RO: £35
BB: £40
DBB: £65

bookings please either via this thread or a PM to Ondurin (Raymond). The ride-out is in the planning stages, however getting an idea of how many will be able to make the ride-out will help with the catering choices.


If you could put your names down here, the master list will updated. Questions and discussions are welcome in this thread.

bobh wrote:  Hope that doesn't put you off!

If it's the one I'm thinking of it's quite a small crossing but there is an alternate route avoiding the water altogether.

Dirt Bike Dave wrote:... reckon i should be good for this ...will confirm later....

Nice one Dave, lets hope your social secretary (war dept) has a free slot for you and the same to those who are still finding the right time to pop the question.
Good to read the concern for BOSx's welfare and the preparedness to possibly  join in to make sure all's well

bobh wrote:

Lone'cat wrote:
Me, I was there too - are you going through the ford again?

Yes - otherwise we'd be waiting ages at the traffic lights in Stow.  Hope that doesn't put you off!

It wasn't the ford that was the problem   It was that slopey, gravelly car park at Broadway. I had to get Stretchy to move my bike for me - what a girlie

Unfortunately, with the change of date I can't make it but hope you have a good one

terry lees wrote:Presume you'll be on Bos 2 Rosco, if I come along would you like me to ride with my panniers on? I think the left hand one should be able to carry a 20 litre can of oil, will that be enough for the weekend do you think? Only asking!

Will you be able to get a new tyre in the right pannier?

Lone'cat wrote:
Will you be able to get a new tyre in the right pannier?

The tyre is still like brand new, shame it's on Dirt Bike Daves wheel as it looks like the only part that survived the off..... It's more worrying how fast Rosco will be if he purchases a modern replacement for the cat!

robertcains wrote:It's more worrying how fast Rosco will be if he purchases a modern replacement for the cat!

Shhh, we can't have that could we I've managed to resist the newer, better handling machinery in-spite of owning one

robertcains wrote:

Lone'cat wrote:
Will you be able to get a new tyre in the right pannier?

The tyre is still like brand new, shame it's on Dirt Bike Daves wheel as it looks like the only part that survived the off..... It's more worrying how fast Rosco will be if he purchases a modern replacement for the cat!

I've only just seen the other post so apologies for the inappropriate humour - my bad

Lone'cat wrote:

robertcains wrote:

Lone'cat wrote:
Will you be able to get a new tyre in the right pannier?

The tyre is still like brand new, shame it's on Dirt Bike Daves wheel as it looks like the only part that survived the off..... It's more worrying how fast Rosco will be if he purchases a modern replacement for the cat!

I've only just seen the other post so apologies for the inappropriate humour - my bad

All's fair in love & Rosco x

SteveCat wrote:
If it's the one I'm thinking of it's quite a small crossing but there is an alternate route avoiding the water altogether.

It is indeed a very minor trickle, only a couple of inches deep - nothing to worry about if you go through slowly with the bike upright. I did it yesterday (in both directions) with a mate - no probs, though he did go through a bit quick the first time and then complained his boots got a bit of water on them. Oh dear.

I had been looking at trying to make this but I just can't find the funds for the new rear shock my Cat needs, gutted to have to say I'll be a no as this is my old stomping ground and the roads round there are cracking!

Can you let me know the route Steve, interested to see where your going! If it runs again I will certainly be there if I can!

Dave

Was wondering if there's an update

weasley wrote:Ooooh!  I can probably make this!  I'll report back after informal negotiations have been undertaken.

Radar wrote:If it is mid august I think I can make it too, I need to check with 'the management'

Dogsbody wrote:Am looking into this. Will get back to you.

terry lees wrote:.... if I come along ...

Was this a figure of speech Terry, or are you picking the right time to submit the idea to the War Department?

I've got work on the 12th and 14th but off on the 13th and since its only about 50 miles from me I should be able to meet up for a day ride with you guys.

Figure of speech at the moment Steve.

Sorry, currently in Menorca but have just concluded negotiations and can confirm I will attend! I'll ride up Sat morning for the ride out then stop Saturday night if that's OK? B&B for one please.

Put you on the list Paul, enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Looks like I can make it, is there any accommodation left for the Saturday night?

I just need to sort out somebody to look after the dog!

Can sort you out for Saturday night, sorry no good at dog care though.

Will be good to see you, a few now to have a blast on the ride and have a good evening.

I've given the current list to my Reception Team so it's now in system for people who are on the master list.

Also sorry for slow reply's, Currently on 'Holiday/Paternity' leave and baby is supposed to be here in 2 days........ let's see what happens lol.

/Raymond

Update for the weekend, the Hotel is now FULL on the Saturday night but you're all in on system

Timings for Saturday (if all goes to plan, which it rarely does):

09:00 - Meet up at the Holt Hotel for a briefing from Steve and Bob
09:30 - Depart on the first leg, taking in the Charlbury TT and the mini ford at Broadwell
10:50 - Mid-morning stop for coffee etc. near Stow-on-the-Wold
11:20 - Second leg some typical Cotswold villages, and an ascent of Edge Hill
12:40 - Lunch stop near Great Rollright
13:40 - Third leg, with an ascent of Fish Hill (to get rid of your chicken strips), brief stop at Broadway Tower with view west to the Brecon Beacons (weather permitting), then past lavender fields and onto some flowing open roads
15:40 - Afternoon stop near Cirencester
16:10 - Final leg, returning via touristy Bibury and the Charlbury TT in the reverse direction to the morning
17:30 - Arrive back at the Holt Hotel
19:30 (t.b.c.) - Dinner is served!

Still hoping to make the Saturday ride. Just waiting on fork seals that I should have on by Friday ready for Saturday. 2nd gear still knackered as haven't got a swop yet but rest is still good. Hopefully see you guys at the Holt Hotel.

Anyone have the postcode for the sat nav?

Hope you can get the bike sorted and see you Saturday morning, post code is OX25 5QQ, it's on a cross road with a petrol station opposite (if you have points of interest in your satnav)

Cheers Steve, be able to fill up before the ride then. See you Saturday. Remember I have the Noddy Cat lol

Will look out for NoddyCat

It looks like half the field will be on Thundercats

Cool, I charge up the gopro as well. Get a couple of decent vids of the twisties.

bobh wrote:Timings for Saturday (if all goes to plan, which it rarely does):

09:00 - Meet up at the Holt Hotel for a briefing from Steve and Bob
09:30 - Depart on the first leg, taking in the Charlbury TT and the mini ford at Broadwell
10:50 - Mid-morning stop for coffee etc. near Stow-on-the-Wold
11:20 - Second leg some typical Cotswold villages, and an ascent of Edge Hill
12:40 - Lunch stop near Great Rollright
13:40 - Third leg, with an ascent of Fish Hill (to get rid of your chicken strips), brief stop at Broadway Tower with view west to the Brecon Beacons (weather permitting), then past lavender fields and onto some flowing open roads
15:40 - Afternoon stop near Cirencester
16:10 - Final leg, returning via touristy Bibury and the Charlbury TT in the reverse direction to the morning
17:30 - Arrive back at the Holt Hotel
19:30 (t.b.c.) - Dinner is served!

Thanks for this Bob,

I'll give this to my team at the Hotel so they can listen out for people
For the people staying on the Friday night, I will hopefully have an area set out just for the bikes, will be good if they are all lined up

I also have my Action Camera ready for the ride, although mine is mounted on the back of the bike facing backwards to scare off all them tailgating car drivers (It works wonders btw).

I will be at the Holt on Friday to greet people etc, you'll also see my Tcat in the parking area.

Edit: Just so people are aware. breakfast on weekends is from 0800 - 1000, so people that are arriving on the Saturday morning could come in for breakfast (£7.50 pp) for a full buffet breakfast. For the people that are staying this is included with the room price

Raymond.