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29-11-2008, 12:05 AM | #1 |
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One option discussed this May was to use Arrow Mill for the Sunday lunch stop. This would allow national rideout to start/finish at the mill, and make it easier to arrange a plan 'B' on Sunday if the weather is rubbish.
I quite fancy pub we used this year on Sunday for the Saturday ride Puddings were 1st class
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29-11-2008, 12:40 AM | #2 | |
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• as you say, if the weather is poor, we don't all get soaked going out to lunch. • as a thought, we could always do the Hog Roast on the sunday lunch time as the main meal - mmmmm, roast lunch! And the 'Gala Dinner' menu format for the Saturday night? • the bike show/competition could now be moved to after lunch (time to digest while we ogle the machinery), which means there is less of a rush to count the votes etc - easing logistics. It would also mean that late comers get a fair chance of being included in the competition too? • If the National Ride-out were to start around 10.30-11am, that would still give us a good 2.5 hours before we'd need to be back for lunch? Anyone not fancying a really early morning to get to the Mill for the start, could hook up with us along the way? The only downside with starting the National Ride-out earlier is that not everyone might be there for the start? However, I would hope they would all be there either along the way or at the finish - for the big finale and feed! Then the bike show/competition in the afternoon... What do you think? xxx ps. agreed with this year's Sunday pub for Saturday lunch... Last edited by JMo; 29-11-2008 at 12:43 AM.. |
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29-11-2008, 09:38 PM | #3 |
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At the very real risk of reveling myself to be the village idiot, where's Arrow Mill? I can't find any location information and I'm guessing it's Warwickshire.
If I'm right then I think you can count my 750 to be present and correct sir. |
30-11-2008, 06:54 AM | #4 | |
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For any other village idiots...
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www.arrowmill.com xxx |
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29-11-2008, 10:01 PM | #5 |
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You're absolutely right!
See you there! |
29-11-2008, 10:10 PM | #6 |
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how much does it cost roughly?
just stuck it in aa route planner . 354.5 miles most of it motorways journey time 6hrs 12min. or 351.4 miles of A61 A38 journey time of 9hours 14 min. 6 hours on the motorway at bank holiday time on an unfaired bike ain't my idea of fun. either way i'd be a sweaty blob Last edited by alreadyinuse; 29-11-2008 at 10:28 PM.. |
30-11-2008, 06:22 PM | #7 |
Is it meant to do that?
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The only problem with mini moto is some people are just too big or cannot bend into the right position. At least karting can fit anyone. Although the organisation of the track last year was great (as it was the first time) the 'racing' that is the real reason so many people take part (admit it) was missing. I don't know what the answer is but I would really love to kart on a track that allowed for overtaking, ability and fun, not just karting for the sake of it.
One answer would be the multi activity idea like a couple of years ago (but a pain in the farse) Although the silly little track was lapped in 12 seconds, because of the kidney bean layout, the hill and the technical effort 'racing' on that track would be a hoot. So many different lines to choose, fast or defensive, i'm not saying go back there, but the track is key to any race.
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30-11-2008, 09:09 PM | #8 |
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02-12-2008, 08:58 PM | #9 |
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So we can register to join??? Just mail arrow mill to say we're coming?
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02-12-2008, 09:29 PM | #10 | |
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It usually comes out early December - I'm sure the 09 weekender team are on it as we speak! There will be a dedicated booking thread on the forum soon I'm sure... xxx ps. you want to get your deposits in quick mind you, the rooms in the mill sell out very quickly... |
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02-12-2008, 09:31 PM | #11 |
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02-12-2008, 09:51 PM | #12 |
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02-12-2008, 09:53 PM | #13 |
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02-12-2008, 09:56 PM | #14 |
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Wish I hadn't asked. We're heading stateside on Saturday, but it's about 1 degree in New York!
Anyway, back to the thread... |
04-12-2008, 12:06 PM | #15 |
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Can't book as I don't know what's occurring with my body parts yet which is a pain in the proverbial!! Not half term either is it?! Might pop up Saturday and come back Sunday.
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