How to get big attendance for the NATIONAL RIDEOUT ?

J.P · 21-04-2009, 12:01 PM

The Spring Bank Holiday fast approaches and the UKMOC annual get together in Alcester, Warwickshire, is all set. Sunday is the day where we hope to hold the 'National Rideout' with as many members as possible, both for those staying at the venue and day-trippers looking for a nice ride on a Sunday.

But I wanted to ask, how are we all helping to make sure we get as big a turn out as possible ? This Forum is obviously the biggest single way of doing it, but what else can we do for the club ?

I was lucky enough to be in Belgium last September for the World Record attempt where over 400 bikes turned up from all over the place. How good would it be to get that sort of attendance !

Dear Presidents ,
Have we contacted local Ducati Dealerships ?
Have we sent a PM to new members of the club over the last year, is that even possible ?

How can we help you if you have suggestions ? Shall we accost random Monster riders in the street for the club ?

Sincerely,

21-04-2009, 12:58 PM

press gangs are always a last resort

21-04-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.P

How can we help you if you have suggestions ?

Make it sunny!!!

21-04-2009, 01:15 PM

The site has the ability to email all members so I think thats a good place to start,
Ped over to you.

J.P · 21-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Obviously a bit of a squeeze if 1,000 members turn up, but this is a club to be proud of and the more we can get members together the better I think.

21-04-2009, 01:59 PM

free drinks for every owner?

CK & AK · 21-04-2009, 02:34 PM

JP - get the Ace to cancel their Italian day for that weekend too, will then make some ride a bit further to Stratford instead..........

J.P · 21-04-2009, 03:05 PM

Well, apart from kidnap and scuppering other events, what else.
Come on people.

21-04-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CK & AK

JP - get the Ace to cancel their Italian day for that weekend too, will then make some ride a bit further to Stratford instead..........

i have to admit thats a real posser as I may go to that

J.P · 21-04-2009, 03:24 PM

You can do both on that Turbo Fatbloke. Take you no time at all to get from one to the other...

jerry · 21-04-2009, 08:31 PM

where and what day is this EVENT might help telling some of us ''THICKOS'' so we can try and get there

J.P · 21-04-2009, 09:19 PM

Sunday 3rd of May at Arrow Mill, Alcester, Warwickshire.
if I remember it's leaving the Arrow Mill about 10.30 am.

gary tompkins · 21-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry

where and what day is this EVENT might help telling some of us ''THICKOS'' so we can try and get there

Jerry,

There's been crap loads of info/threads posted relating to Arrow Mill 2009, some of which have now been in circulation since November 2008. These include several stickies, booking details, room allocations, weekend agenda etc.. etc.. As usual the site search facility is your friend, assuming of course that people can be arsed to use it?

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Arrow+mill

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Arrow+mill

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=32256

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Arrow+mill

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Arrow+mill

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=30933

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Arrow+mill

21-04-2009, 10:07 PM

the companies who advertise on the site must have a data base could we ask them to email their customer base.

how about contacting a few radio stations, Rock Radio in Manchester has a biker fraternity (Steve Berry has a morning show) i will give them a bell and email to see if we can get a message out, their must be others.

Has any one contacted MCN

put something on EBay

call in at Ducati dealers see if they will put a flyer up

Pedro · 21-04-2009, 10:08 PM

I'll send an email out when I get two minutes in the next day or so

21-04-2009, 12:01 PM	#1
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	How to get big attendance for the NATIONAL RIDEOUT ? The Spring Bank Holiday fast approaches and the UKMOC annual get together in Alcester, Warwickshire, is all set. Sunday is the day where we hope to hold the 'National Rideout' with as many members as possible, both for those staying at the venue and day-trippers looking for a nice ride on a Sunday. But I wanted to ask, how are we all helping to make sure we get as big a turn out as possible ? This Forum is obviously the biggest single way of doing it, but what else can we do for the club ? I was lucky enough to be in Belgium last September for the World Record attempt where over 400 bikes turned up from all over the place. How good would it be to get that sort of attendance ! Dear Presidents , Have we contacted local Ducati Dealerships ? Have we sent a PM to new members of the club over the last year, is that even possible ? How can we help you if you have suggestions ? Shall we accost random Monster riders in the street for the club ? Sincerely, __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters. Last edited by slob; 21-04-2009 at 12:07 PM.. Reason: corrected county

21-04-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Obviously a bit of a squeeze if 1,000 members turn up, but this is a club to be proud of and the more we can get members together the better I think. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

21-04-2009, 03:05 PM	#8
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Well, apart from kidnap and scuppering other events, what else. Come on people. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

21-04-2009, 03:24 PM	#10
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	You can do both on that Turbo Fatbloke. Take you no time at all to get from one to the other... __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

21-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#11
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,909	where and what day is this EVENT might help telling some of us ''THICKOS'' so we can try and get there __________________ MONSTERMAN

21-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
Arbeia Guest Posts: n/a	press gangs are always a last resort

21-04-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
fatbloke Guest Posts: n/a	The site has the ability to email all members so I think thats a good place to start, Ped over to you.

21-04-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
Pomp1 Guest Posts: n/a	free drinks for every owner?

21-04-2009, 02:34 PM	#7
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	JP - get the Ace to cancel their Italian day for that weekend too, will then make some ride a bit further to Stratford instead..........

21-04-2009, 09:19 PM	#12
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Sunday 3rd of May at Arrow Mill, Alcester, Warwickshire. if I remember it's leaving the Arrow Mill about 10.30 am. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters. Last edited by slob; 22-04-2009 at 12:50 PM..

21-04-2009, 10:07 PM	#14
mazydog Guest Posts: n/a	the companies who advertise on the site must have a data base could we ask them to email their customer base. how about contacting a few radio stations, Rock Radio in Manchester has a biker fraternity (Steve Berry has a morning show) i will give them a bell and email to see if we can get a message out, their must be others. Has any one contacted MCN put something on EBay call in at Ducati dealers see if they will put a flyer up

21-04-2009, 10:08 PM	#15
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	I'll send an email out when I get two minutes in the next day or so __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke