Pioneer Motorcycle Run - Tattenham Corner to Brighton - Sunday 18 March
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velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
I'm out, I'm afraid, as something's come up that I have to do and unfortunately can't put off. 
Mice
Guru
I'm out, I'm afraid, as something's come up that I have to do and unfortunately can't put off.
clarion
Guru
- Location
- Exiled from Hyperborea
I went past the racecourse today. No sign of where they are heading out from, buuuut there was a sign indicating that they go down Yew Tree Bottom Lane (presumably to go A240/A217). With a bit of luck, there will be more lovely blue signs to help us.
Oh, and the weather forecast is looking rather better now, with the rain a bit more patchy. Might get showers, but not siling down all day.
Probably.
Oh, and the weather forecast is looking rather better now, with the rain a bit more patchy. Might get showers, but not siling down all day.
Probably.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
I've just been invited out to a St Paddy's party. This could be interesting.
Flying Dodo
It'll soon be summer
I'll see what the weather's like in the morning, to decide whether or not to head out. Given the choice of getting wet near home or somewhere around Horsham, I know which I'd prefer!
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User10571
Guest
No kidding.
Flying Dodo
It'll soon be summer
I was woken up at 4.30 am by the sound of a retching cat on the stairs, so after clearing that up, and going back to sleep, I decided to have a lie-in, and when I eventually got up, I went shopping instead.
Going back up the hill towards home, a (modern) motorbike zoomed past me, and give me a thumbs up.
Hope you all had fun with the antique bikers.
Going back up the hill towards home, a (modern) motorbike zoomed past me, and give me a thumbs up.
Hope you all had fun with the antique bikers.
Butterfly
Veteran
- Location
- Near Kidderminster
That was cool ride! Thanks to Adrian and everyone for leading and waiting for me.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
It was a most very excellent ride. Thank you Adrian and everyone.
I set myself the goal of seeing a Sunbeam S8 and an Ariel Square Four and by Pease Pottage I'd seen them and lots more besides. but I must say it, the modern Triumph Rocket 3 is an abomination and besmirches the name. A rather lovely BSA Rocket 3 made up for it in Handcross; though I was saddened there to see the demolition of the first pub the Aged P ever took me to, complete with phone with A and B buttons, taking place.
I did feel sorry for the chap with the period gear and waxed moustache on the vintage Husqvarna, immaculate restoration, epic fail before we'd even cleared Epsom. Never want to see someone on a motorised four wheel pram attempt to stop it with his feet on Reigate Hill again either.
Two attempts at drafting the petrol burners on the A23 ended in complete failure on my part and much hilarity when a guy on an ancient New Hudson drew alongside and shouted "give it some beans". I contended myself with draughting Adrian, User10571 and post-Pease Pottage Tim and Her Majesty on the Pino. The double-take they got from the guy on the tricycle in Plummers Plain was comical.
I bailed at Lower Beeding in a snap transparent attempt to curry favour with the lovely Helen on Mothers Day, certain that neither of her/our children would be able to sort much in the way of a Mothers Day treat for her. He's working in town, on a TV add for Young's fish, and she was badly hungover. Favour duly curried, and I now have platinum uxorious status. (Much needed as I'm guilty of the heinous crime of double booking myself on Heineken Cup Final weekend in May.)
Great morning out; just wish I could remember the real names of the people I was riding with...
I set myself the goal of seeing a Sunbeam S8 and an Ariel Square Four and by Pease Pottage I'd seen them and lots more besides. but I must say it, the modern Triumph Rocket 3 is an abomination and besmirches the name. A rather lovely BSA Rocket 3 made up for it in Handcross; though I was saddened there to see the demolition of the first pub the Aged P ever took me to, complete with phone with A and B buttons, taking place.
I did feel sorry for the chap with the period gear and waxed moustache on the vintage Husqvarna, immaculate restoration, epic fail before we'd even cleared Epsom. Never want to see someone on a motorised four wheel pram attempt to stop it with his feet on Reigate Hill again either.
Two attempts at drafting the petrol burners on the A23 ended in complete failure on my part and much hilarity when a guy on an ancient New Hudson drew alongside and shouted "give it some beans". I contended myself with draughting Adrian, User10571 and post-Pease Pottage Tim and Her Majesty on the Pino. The double-take they got from the guy on the tricycle in Plummers Plain was comical.
I bailed at Lower Beeding in a snap transparent attempt to curry favour with the lovely Helen on Mothers Day, certain that neither of her/our children would be able to sort much in the way of a Mothers Day treat for her. He's working in town, on a TV add for Young's fish, and she was badly hungover. Favour duly curried, and I now have platinum uxorious status. (Much needed as I'm guilty of the heinous crime of double booking myself on Heineken Cup Final weekend in May.)
Great morning out; just wish I could remember the real names of the people I was riding with...
StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
- Location
- Portsmouth
Sounds like all had a good time. Did think about doing a run along the coast to say hello and look at all the bikes, but on account of the weather forecast, settled for a thirty-miler this morning.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Adrian, could you reprise in writing the route we took from EC to Epsom Downs ta?
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