Weekender 2020 ~ Here we go again

[Pezz]

My plus one will only be on Saturday night if at all [shifts could scupper any appearance...] so I've tweaked the list

Moco1961 +1
ChrisC2925 +1
UK Surfer
Char
BigOz
Bigredduke
Utopia
Doggy
Mart64
alanC
Rollo
Grumpy
Rollo22
Tokke007
Fireman sam +1
Stinger101 + 1
Dacs
Mr Gazza
MarkH
Chris Yeatman
Dave R
Liz
Stafford
Adie851
Pezz + 0.5

Nearly there.....welcome aboard Rob, always knew you would make it

Moco1961 +1
ChrisC2925 +1
UK Surfer
Char
BigOz
Bigredduke
Utopia
Doggy
Mart64
alanC
Rollo
Grumpy
Rollo22
Tokke007
Fireman sam +1
Stinger101 + 1
Dacs
Mr Gazza
MarkH
Chris Yeatman
Dave R
Liz
Stafford
Adie851
Pezz + 0.5
Rob & Thuli

RE: the mach loop. the RAF have stopped flying the loop for last little while, air forces of other countries are still using it though but the air traffic is a lot less. If you don't fancy trudging up from the lay by in all your bike gear there's a little used single track road that'll take you all but to the top on your bike. If you check Google maps it'll make sense, turn off the A487 at Corris and head for Aberllefeni keep on the single track up the mountain open and close two gates and park where the road crests the top.

[Mr Gazza]

Thank you very much for that tip Derek. I had heard that the Mach loop was not so good these days. Grumpy and I met a fellow at Shuttleworth whilst staring into a Bristol Centaurus engine of all things. He was a regular at the loop and said the RAF knocked it on the head after someone was caught showing off in a very noisy way!

I had seen someone showing that route somewhere on the net but didn't realise it led to the right hill... I'll have a search for it.

Originally Posted by der888

RE: the mach loop. the RAF have stopped flying the loop for last little while, air forces of other countries are still using it though but the air traffic is a lot less. If you don't fancy trudging up from the lay by in all your bike gear there's a little used single track road that'll take you all but to the top on your bike. If you check Google maps it'll make sense, turn off the A487 at Corris and head for Aberllefeni keep on the single track up the mountain open and close two gates and park where the road crests the top.

Morning Derek, you out and about today?.......check your pm'sriverside hotel, b-y-c..11:45

Ok folks so the itinerary for the weekender is taking shape quite nicely, Mark and I braved the elements and did a route reccy today, still some minor details to confirm but Saturday's route will be aiming for Anglesey .

Some great roads and scenery on the way, the object of the ride is RAF Valley.Chris has worked his magic behind the scenes and got us access to the hangar where the T2 Hawk trainers live, even getting one rolled out for us to look at close quarters and get some photos.

Now obviously this is an active facility so we need to send then names of those who wish to attend.please let me know if you would like access for this unique opportunity , if your name isn't on the list security can't let you in on the day.

Thanks folks.......

[Joshua Brew]

Hi Mike

As i only live up the road i wont be staying at the hotel. i would like to attend one of the ride outs over the course of the weekend (the Anglesey one sounds good) and perhaps a few drinks at the hotel with you all in the evening. is there a meal planned for sat night? i could bring the better half! i shall keep my eye out for the final itinerary.

Originally Posted by Joshua Brew

Hi Mike

As i only live up the road i wont be staying at the hotel. i would like to attend one of the ride outs over the course of the weekend (the Anglesey one sounds good) and perhaps a few drinks at the hotel with you all in the evening. is there a meal planned for sat night? i could bring the better half! i shall keep my eye out for the final itinerary.

Hi Josh,
It would be rude not to given how close you are ! Yes a meal is planned for Saturday, we can get non residents in no bother at all. Ride out to Anglesey Saturday,Cosford on Sunday......all we need is some dry weather !.....when you say better half you mean chauffeur.... I like your style

[uksurfer]

Does this mean that both days involve looking at planes?

[Mr Gazza]

All three days hopefully..

Is it just a name you need Mike? We had to supply full name, Nationality and DOB for Coningsby

[ChrisC2925]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

All three days hopefully..

Is it just a name you need Mike? We had to supply full name, Nationality and DOB for Coningsby

Full details please Mr G & bike reg please, you can either PM me or Mike.

Thanks

Chris

Originally Posted by uksurfer

Does this mean that both days involve looking at planes?

Hi mart, not at all, there is other stuff in the melting pot. The national ride out to Cosford was really an acknowledgement to the VE Day change of bank holiday and to satisfy folk that may have been tempted to miss the weekender in favour of the VE bank holiday.i agree at present we look a bit plane centric .....

[DaveR]

Re. trip to RAF Valley PM sent to Mike

Dave

Originally Posted by DaveR

Re. trip to RAF Valley PM sent to Mike

Dave

.... Hi Dave , yes confirmation received thank you, sorry missed these posts somehow

[Goofle]

I'll be along for the Saturday ride again if that's ok Mike?
I'll PM you my details shortly regarding the RAF Valley bit shortly...

(edit to say I'm hoping to be on my Monster - we shall see...)