Weekender 2017 - 26th to 29th May - Page 8

slob · 29-05-2017, 03:59 PM

Safely in a pub near Donington, it was nice until Telford and any showerproofness my clothes had stopped near Burton, Hope it clears up for tomorrow.
600 miles done, about 300 to go :-D

Big thanks to Alan C for organising, Andy and Mrs_C for route planning, J.P & UKsurfer for leading rideouts, Char for t-shirt orders and bex for the design. Plus anyone I've missed.

and of course everyone who showed up to make it a great weekend...

pics to follow...

29-05-2017, 04:33 PM

As newbies to the Weekender - just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making us welcome. Neil and I loved every minute of it - some awesome roads and great banter. Can't wait for the next one :-).

chris yeatman · 29-05-2017, 05:54 PM

well done Gazza.
tho it should of been the harley pmsl

Mr Gazza · 29-05-2017, 06:51 PM

Woo Hoo!

I'm more chuffed than the Chief Chuffer at the Chuffing works in North Chuffington.
This is very special and means such a lot to me... Thanks for voting for the old girl. (The oldest Monster there I think?)

Here's a picture of her at least a year ago, but all that's changed is a tricolour reflector, some MVS chain adjuster plates and a polished alloy open clutch cover... I'll get some up to date pics when I've finished cleaning her again... Still chuffed though..

29-05-2017, 08:18 PM

Thanks to all for making a superb time, the blast on Sunday is memorable.
So good to meet new (to me) people and look forward to the same next year 👍
🍻

J.P · 30-05-2017, 08:19 AM

UKMOC Weekender is ALWAYS fun. Those that don't come and join us are missing out, especially on the lovely roads in Wales.
Thanks to all the organisers and helpers along the way.

J.P · 30-05-2017, 02:59 PM

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30-05-2017, 06:24 PM

Looks like a great time had by all. I'm off on a long weekend to Wales on Friday, does anyone have the gpx. files from the Weekender that I could get a look at for some route ideas? Pretty please!

MrsC_772 · 30-05-2017, 09:25 PM

RossObey01 - I've sent you an e-mail with gpx files attached.

30-05-2017, 09:26 PM

Love the pics JP

slob · 31-05-2017, 07:40 AM

Got home just after 8pm yesterday with 928 miles on the clock, awesome long weekend!

alan c · 31-05-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by slob

Got home just after 8pm yesterday with 928 miles on the clock, awesome long weekend!

Nice one Rob, how was the track day ?

slob · 31-05-2017, 10:12 AM

Bloody brilliant, weather held all day!
50 bikes per session which wasn't too crowded at a track the size of Donington GP, 5 sessions of between 20 and 35 minutes, enough track time for my level of fitness, my legs really ache today.
Breakfast and lunch included, with talks from CEOs of Ducati UK and Donington Park, Niall Mackenzie and Glenn Irwin at lunchtime.
Redgate/Hollywood has been resurfaced, so the nasty overbanding has gone.
The pace was slower and less 'banzai' than most trackdays, Ducatisti taking care of their exotic toys I guess? Very few incidents with on track (only one or two single bike offs I'm aware of) marshalling and instruction from CSS.
I was put in the novices but got moved up to inters after the first session, still probably in the fastest few bikes in the group.
Personal highlight: Passing that Desmosedici RR several times :-D

29-05-2017, 05:54 PM	#3
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	well done Gazza. tho it should of been the harley pmsl __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

29-05-2017, 06:51 PM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	Woo Hoo! I'm more chuffed than the Chief Chuffer at the Chuffing works in North Chuffington. This is very special and means such a lot to me... Thanks for voting for the old girl. (The oldest Monster there I think?) Here's a picture of her at least a year ago, but all that's changed is a tricolour reflector, some MVS chain adjuster plates and a polished alloy open clutch cover... I'll get some up to date pics when I've finished cleaning her again... Still chuffed though.. __________________

30-05-2017, 08:19 AM	#6
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	UKMOC Weekender is ALWAYS fun. Those that don't come and join us are missing out, especially on the lovely roads in Wales. Thanks to all the organisers and helpers along the way. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

30-05-2017, 02:59 PM	#7
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

30-05-2017, 03:00 PM	#8
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	[IMG][/IMG] __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

29-05-2017, 03:59 PM	#1
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Safely in a pub near Donington, it was nice until Telford and any showerproofness my clothes had stopped near Burton, Hope it clears up for tomorrow. 600 miles done, about 300 to go :-D Big thanks to Alan C for organising, Andy and Mrs_C for route planning, J.P & UKsurfer for leading rideouts, Char for t-shirt orders and bex for the design. Plus anyone I've missed. and of course everyone who showed up to make it a great weekend... pics to follow...

29-05-2017, 04:33 PM	#2
Kazza Guest Posts: n/a	As newbies to the Weekender - just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making us welcome. Neil and I loved every minute of it - some awesome roads and great banter. Can't wait for the next one :-).

29-05-2017, 08:18 PM	#5
mart64 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks to all for making a superb time, the blast on Sunday is memorable. So good to meet new (to me) people and look forward to the same next year 👍 🍻

30-05-2017, 03:02 PM	#9
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	[IMG][/IMG] __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

30-05-2017, 06:24 PM	#10
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like a great time had by all. I'm off on a long weekend to Wales on Friday, does anyone have the gpx. files from the Weekender that I could get a look at for some route ideas? Pretty please!

30-05-2017, 09:25 PM	#11
MrsC_772 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Farnborough Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 712	RossObey01 - I've sent you an e-mail with gpx files attached.

30-05-2017, 09:26 PM	#12
Kazza Guest Posts: n/a	Love the pics JP

31-05-2017, 07:40 AM	#13
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Got home just after 8pm yesterday with 928 miles on the clock, awesome long weekend!

31-05-2017, 10:12 AM	#15
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Bloody brilliant, weather held all day! 50 bikes per session which wasn't too crowded at a track the size of Donington GP, 5 sessions of between 20 and 35 minutes, enough track time for my level of fitness, my legs really ache today. Breakfast and lunch included, with talks from CEOs of Ducati UK and Donington Park, Niall Mackenzie and Glenn Irwin at lunchtime. Redgate/Hollywood has been resurfaced, so the nasty overbanding has gone. The pace was slower and less 'banzai' than most trackdays, Ducatisti taking care of their exotic toys I guess? Very few incidents with on track (only one or two single bike offs I'm aware of) marshalling and instruction from CSS. I was put in the novices but got moved up to inters after the first session, still probably in the fastest few bikes in the group. Personal highlight: Passing that Desmosedici RR several times :-D Last edited by slob; 31-05-2017 at 10:49 AM.. Reason: pic added