North West 2022

01-01-2022, 08:16 AM

A very Happy and Healthy New Year to one and all, let’s hope the pandemic is on the downward curve. Slowly but surely we are getting used to the “new normal”. Over populated inside venues to be avoided, arranged group visits a distant memory , outside the box thinking required.

It’s at this time of year I post a calendar of potential meets/ events for the coming year, I am going in a different direction this time around, group discussion regards this years aspirations will take place at the first monthly meet at the Lockgate, Sunday 9th January. My intention is to post up the agreed Calendar, with the proviso always….. restrictions permitting !

Laura opens the doors at 09:00 so I suggest we aim for then given the popularity of the place.

Looking forward to a catch up with you then, stay safe.

Mike

Mr Gazza · 01-01-2022, 09:26 AM

Happy new year to you too Mike and all the rest of the North West lads and ladies.

Well done for first footing on a positive note. I feel much the same way about the way forward and seek inspiration.
I feel a bit like I'm gently circling in the pool at the bottom of a waterfall having just come over the top!!.

01-01-2022, 09:36 AM

Hi there Gary, yes mate but your head is still above the water

so inflate the life raft and let’s paddle on from there negotiating the white water rapids that 2022 will throw at us

Jeezus WTF……. Sorry about that mate, not sure where that came from

Mr Gazza · 01-01-2022, 09:59 AM

Thanks for that Mike. I love the metaphor and that your glass is definitely over the half full mark.
That chilly mountain water sure makes you feel alive..

ChrisC2925 · 04-01-2022, 06:01 PM

I will be at the Lockgate on 2 or 4 wheels depending on the weather!!! See everyone about 09:00 Sunday

04-01-2022, 06:07 PM

If it’s four wheels mate……. Don’t forget the “treasure”

adie851 · 04-01-2022, 10:16 PM

See you Sunday chaps, all being well.��

Markhouldin · 05-01-2022, 12:48 PM

See you Sunday everyone

05-01-2022, 05:55 PM

Hey nice one Mark, if two wheels are not an option maybe we could lift share?

My man math says two in a car equals two wheels each so we could declare we travelled on two wheels

Markhouldin · 06-01-2022, 09:58 AM

Mike see ya about 8.15 at yours

06-01-2022, 07:17 PM

…… cheers Mark, you are a gentleman

weather turning grim and gritters out again. I will give Laura the heads up, car park may be full

09-01-2022, 12:06 PM

Good to be back at the Lockgate again and have a post Christmas catch up with Chris,Mark, Adie and Pete.

A friendly welcome from Laura and the New team, wasn’t as busy as we first thought, probably due to the effects of the pandemic.

Lots of discussion regarding ideas for the year, this is how it’s panning out at the moment,

Monthly meets ~ at the Lockgate, 9:00,

February ~ Sunday 6th
March ~ Sunday 6th
April ~ Sunday 3rd
May ~ Sunday 1st * see Ref to BSB below
June ~ Sunday 5th * see Ref to Welsh Castles below
July ~ Sunday 3rd
August ~ Sunday 7th
September ~ Sunday 4th
October ~ Sunday 2nd
November ~ Sunday 6th
December ~ Sunday 4th

Ride outs,events and stuff !

BSB oulton Park ~ 30th April to 2nd May, consensus is to go on qualifying which would be Sunday 1st May ….. so monthly meet would switch to Oulton Park !

Newby Hall” Italian Cars and Bikes” ~ Sunday 29th May. Agreed we will try to get a stand at this event. I will get in touch with the organisers and take it from there, an opportunity to get the rest of UKMOC involved.

Welsh Castle Challenge ~ 2nd to 5th June. Grumpy tabled the idea, looks a great challenge, if we get the schedule right it will tie in with the June monthly meet.

As we progress the year we will be arranging a visit to RAF Cosford, Barmouth, Ny500,Dons bike stop and re visiting devils bridge, dates to be arranged so watch this space.

Looking forward to a great year folks,as discussed any suggestions for a day out please shout up.

Stay safe, Mike

ColinS2R · 09-01-2022, 12:12 PM

Sorry I couldn’t have been there, looks like I missed a good discussion!

09-01-2022, 12:19 PM

Hi Colin, well get the dates in your diary mate, the new tables were a bit of a challenge ……ours appeared to be made of driftwood and we were at capacity with 5 drinks

Grumpy · 09-01-2022, 07:41 PM

Keep me up to date with RAF Cosford plus Newby Hall.
Cosford would be a day out from where I live, Newby Hall could be a weekend away.

Barmouth? Day out?

01-01-2022, 08:16 AM	#1
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	North West 2022 A very Happy and Healthy New Year to one and all, let’s hope the pandemic is on the downward curve. Slowly but surely we are getting used to the “new normal”. Over populated inside venues to be avoided, arranged group visits a distant memory , outside the box thinking required. It’s at this time of year I post a calendar of potential meets/ events for the coming year, I am going in a different direction this time around, group discussion regards this years aspirations will take place at the first monthly meet at the Lockgate, Sunday 9th January. My intention is to post up the agreed Calendar, with the proviso always….. restrictions permitting ! Laura opens the doors at 09:00 so I suggest we aim for then given the popularity of the place. Looking forward to a catch up with you then, stay safe. Mike

01-01-2022, 09:26 AM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,805	Happy new year to you too Mike and all the rest of the North West lads and ladies. Well done for first footing on a positive note. I feel much the same way about the way forward and seek inspiration. I feel a bit like I'm gently circling in the pool at the bottom of a waterfall having just come over the top!!. __________________

01-01-2022, 09:59 AM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,805	Thanks for that Mike. I love the metaphor and that your glass is definitely over the half full mark. That chilly mountain water sure makes you feel alive.. __________________

09-01-2022, 12:06 PM	#12
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	January meet, calendar for the year Good to be back at the Lockgate again and have a post Christmas catch up with Chris,Mark, Adie and Pete. A friendly welcome from Laura and the New team, wasn’t as busy as we first thought, probably due to the effects of the pandemic. Lots of discussion regarding ideas for the year, this is how it’s panning out at the moment, Monthly meets ~ at the Lockgate, 9:00, February ~ Sunday 6th March ~ Sunday 6th April ~ Sunday 3rd May ~ Sunday 1st * see Ref to BSB below June ~ Sunday 5th * see Ref to Welsh Castles below July ~ Sunday 3rd August ~ Sunday 7th September ~ Sunday 4th October ~ Sunday 2nd November ~ Sunday 6th December ~ Sunday 4th Ride outs,events and stuff ! BSB oulton Park ~ 30th April to 2nd May, consensus is to go on qualifying which would be Sunday 1st May ….. so monthly meet would switch to Oulton Park ! Newby Hall” Italian Cars and Bikes” ~ Sunday 29th May. Agreed we will try to get a stand at this event. I will get in touch with the organisers and take it from there, an opportunity to get the rest of UKMOC involved. Welsh Castle Challenge ~ 2nd to 5th June. Grumpy tabled the idea, looks a great challenge, if we get the schedule right it will tie in with the June monthly meet. As we progress the year we will be arranging a visit to RAF Cosford, Barmouth, Ny500,Dons bike stop and re visiting devils bridge, dates to be arranged so watch this space. Looking forward to a great year folks,as discussed any suggestions for a day out please shout up. Stay safe, Mike

09-01-2022, 07:41 PM	#15
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Keep me up to date with RAF Cosford plus Newby Hall. Cosford would be a day out from where I live, Newby Hall could be a weekend away. Barmouth? Day out? __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

01-01-2022, 09:36 AM	#3
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi there Gary, yes mate but your head is still above the water so inflate the life raft and let’s paddle on from there negotiating the white water rapids that 2022 will throw at us Jeezus WTF……. Sorry about that mate, not sure where that came from

04-01-2022, 06:01 PM	#5
ChrisC2925 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ormskirk Bike: M600 Posts: 244	I will be at the Lockgate on 2 or 4 wheels depending on the weather!!! See everyone about 09:00 Sunday

04-01-2022, 06:07 PM	#6
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	If it’s four wheels mate……. Don’t forget the “treasure”

04-01-2022, 10:16 PM	#7
adie851 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Bike: S4r Posts: 104	See you Sunday chaps, all being well.��

05-01-2022, 12:48 PM	#8
Markhouldin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New ferry Bike: M1200 Posts: 3	See you Sunday everyone

05-01-2022, 05:55 PM	#9
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Hey nice one Mark, if two wheels are not an option maybe we could lift share? My man math says two in a car equals two wheels each so we could declare we travelled on two wheels

06-01-2022, 09:58 AM	#10
Markhouldin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New ferry Bike: M1200 Posts: 3	Mike see ya about 8.15 at yours

06-01-2022, 07:17 PM	#11
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	…… cheers Mark, you are a gentleman weather turning grim and gritters out again. I will give Laura the heads up, car park may be full

09-01-2022, 12:12 PM	#13
ColinS2R Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ellesmere Port Bike: S2r Posts: 73	Sorry I couldn’t have been there, looks like I missed a good discussion!

09-01-2022, 12:19 PM	#14
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Colin, well get the dates in your diary mate, the new tables were a bit of a challenge ……ours appeared to be made of driftwood and we were at capacity with 5 drinks