Ride out 'oop' North

Now then

Spring is around the corner, the roads are lookin better, how about a meet up and ride out April/May to kick the biking year off

What's best for you - Sat or Sunday's ?

I'm free at the mo on :-

April
Sat 21st
Sun 23rd
Sun 29th

May
Sat 19th
Sun 20th
Sun 27th

Thinking of anywhere between Manchester and Edinburgh.

Come on, blow the cobwebs out, who's up for it ?

sounds fun!! im out on a wee run sunday 15th April 150 mile round trip through the lakes we do it every year in memory of a friend, was his last run.

No idea about where to go on another run out though hope someone posts some good ideas up

I could show you round the North Yorks Dales or Moors if you like and there's Bridlington, Scarborough and Whitby on the coast

Its around 200+ miles just for me to get to anywhere near Yorkshire, but im up for a meet at squires in the not so distant future, just got to get all these bills sorted out 1st tho.

Now then chilli

I hear what you're saying. I'm happy to meet you half way, say Kielder and go from there. Nearer for Fahren too

kielder is 124 miles from me just past Carlisle i just mapped searched it lol and Glasgow 180, not been there since 1997 when i worked up the road at Faslane for a few weeks Helensborough if i recall

Wish i was a bit closer JT, i would definitely be up for a blast

Now then wes

We'll have to get together this year Mate, summat'll turn up

isnt kielder more over towards Noocastil?

chilli wrote:isnt kielder more over towards Noocastil?

Well, I thought you'd rather come down the A68 and I know I'd rather ride up it than use the A66 and A74M/M74 route but hey, I'm up for any meet so you say where you'd rather we met taking into consideration about half way between us and the roads around that area too for a bimble about

As i said mate, I dont mind a bimble down to Squires. but once im there im anchored for coffee and scran..we'll see how it goes, I might just ride down and chuck my tent up in their grounds then i can have beers as well..

Oh yeah, I'll pick up the 68 but not untill Jedburgh..anyway, all talk at the mo, i got a shit load of cash to make before i get any playtime.

Can't you sell your body or summat

Did that last year, and i still own them 10p.

I could be up for a meet, I'll wait and see what & where.

stuart wrote:I could be up for a meet, I'll wait and see what & where.

Why wait Let's get it organised, any ideas yourself ?

i might be up for sommat, happy going to scarborough etc

Good stuff Russ

Let's see who commits nearer the time and we'll decide where we're going from there.

Had my first ride out of the year today, over to Barney, tad cold, but enjoyed it

Bang on Stuart

Barnard Castle was that ? Did you see any sun ?

JT wrote:Bang on Stuart

Barnard Castle was that ? Did you see any sun ?

Yes to both, went over the moors from Frosterly, thats where it was cold & a bit misty.

Now then



Anyone fancy meeting up for a cuppa and a ride this Saturday 2nd June. Thinking of setting off fairly early from Thirsk, 08:30-ish, pick up the A68 at Darlington and head North. I'll either nip across to the A7 at Hawick or maybe Galasheils and then ride the A7 South, hang a left at Longtown, through Brampton and into Alston. I'll decide when I get there which route I'll take from there.



Give me a shout

If the weather is good, I am going to try and get out on either Saturday or Sunday. I live next to Beamish, so was thinking of having a run down to Middleton in Teesdale and then up to Hartside before heading back towards Stanhope, but could go a different route and meet up at some point.

Let me know what your plans are closer to the weekend and I shall see what I am up to.

Now then Mikkel

What about meeting in the car park of The Smelters Arms pub on the A692 / A68 junction in Castleside Sat morning about 10 o'clock

Weather aint looking to clever is it...

Forecast dry just cloudy on Saturday

I'm still goin, see you in the car park as per above, if you're there

If the weather holds, I'll see you there mate. If I am not there by 10 past 10 then I won't be coming.

Where are you riding in from anyway? Are you good for the Middleton-Hartside-Stanhope circle? Also, I've only been riding for 4 years so am not the quickest yet, but when riding with faster mates they usually just get the teas in for when I get there

EDIT: Just read your other post mate. Not sure if I fancy going as far as you seem to be planning. 100 miles is usually about my limit.

OK Mikkel



Meeting another couple at Castleside from Shotley bridge so no pressure but if you fancy it, I'll see you there and if not, have a good ride yourself if you go out.



Don't worry about the speed Mate, We all have to ride with faster riders at some time or other and it can improve your riding if you keep within your limit's but follow lines and a short stop at junctions and roundabouts will allow us to stay together. There's no point in buggering off from someone who's out riding with you because they won't bother coming out again, the whole point of a ride out is for me is for everyone on it to enjoy it.



Cheers

Ok mate. Will hopefully see you tomorrow then.