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Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 7:48 am
by Starbucks4ever
Hi all, new to this, just passed my direct access last Monday, so obviously I have a wealth of experience....Not! Just ordered my bike. BMW R1200GS Should be with me end of July. How the days drag. What I would like is some tips/advise on books/back issue mags/ i can use to plan great adventurous routes in eastern europe . Mainly Poland/Czech Republic/ Slovakia/Latvia/ ooo the list goes on. Cheers.
Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 5:44 pm
by Kal
Hi ya Starbucks,
Take it real, real easy and dont let anyone tell you there is any such thing as wearing too much protective gear...
I've been really lucky this week in not losing my kneecaps - the rest of me has fully armoured protection and that was only a 40mph lowside.
While I was at BMF I got pin holed by a company that specialises in supported tours of Europe. Looks worth checking out, at least until you have a couple of seasons under your belt, maybe even then.
http://www.freedomtouring.com
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:35 pm
by Kal
Hey have we got anything coming up???
It's just I have this licence, Jules has this trike I can ride and we don't seem to have a lot planned to do with them both...
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:28 am
by MR.M
Kal wrote:Hey have we got anything coming up???
It's just I have this licence, Jules has this trike I can ride and we don't seem to have a lot planned to do with them both...
OK if any of you guys are within striking distance of the Midlands, Give this one a go. Large turnout expected this year.
http://www.megaride.co.uk/
Ride Safe
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:29 pm
by Kal
At least five members Me, Nibblet, Keyoke, Dukanmortis & XJRJohn
I'm hitting people on the Sunday but I'll cross post to the ukbikers Live journal community - theres a few midlanders on there.
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:07 am
by MR.M
Kal wrote:At least five members Me, Nibblet, Keyoke, Dukanmortis & XJRJohn
I'm hitting people on the Sunday but I'll cross post to the ukbikers Live journal community - theres a few midlanders on there.
Sound I will keep a look out amongst the Trike guys.
I know its along shot keep a look out for Blue Hornet Mr. M above the reg alternativley,
We will be meeting at the Rose & Crown, A435, JK3, M42 @ at 9:00AM so we'll arrive with time to spare before the Megaride.
All welcome
Ride Safe
Note
We are expecting a couple of L plates so no Motorway from meet point
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:44 am
by Nibblet99
Kal wrote:At least five members Me, Nibblet, Keyoke, Dukanmortis & XJRJohn
I'm hitting people on the Sunday but I'll cross post to the ukbikers Live journal community - theres a few midlanders on there.
Nope not me, I don't live in the midlands anymore... and i can't find a replacement exhaust for the bike anywhere.... although a full stainless for £600 sounds mighty tempting, I just can't justify it
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:22 am
by MR.M
[quote="Kal"]
At least five members Me, Nibblet, Keyoke, Dukanmortis & XJRJohn - Outstanding Guys look forward to hopefully meeting you all. 
While we are on the subject of rideouts, one for your Diary
Beau,
Is a larger than life character. He and his mates of Disfellowshiped BC are Regulars to the Rose & Crown Wed. nights meets and the St. Georges Day Bash, they also seem to be what ever meet is going.
In March his grandson Ryan lost a 2 year battle against teenage Cancer.
They have organised a Charity Rideout on Sunday the 6th August 2006.
The ride will meet at Hopwood Services on The M42 Junt.2 at 1030 for an 1100 depart - suggested donation of £3 per bike
They will travel to Bourton on the Water where secure parking is available at the British Legion Club.
All proceeds to the Paul Ackrill Fund Re Charity 1090118 http://www.paulackrill.co.uk/
All 1066-MCC Members will be attending this charity run.
Ride Safe
Mr. M
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:40 am
by MR.M
MR.M wrote:Kal wrote:At least five members Me, Nibblet, Keyoke, Dukanmortis & XJRJohn
I'm hitting people on the Sunday but I'll cross post to the ukbikers Live journal community - theres a few midlanders on there.
Did you make it ? A good turn out had a quick scan of ground didnt spot any trikes
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:51 pm
by Kal
I didn't make it, the joy of work 
I am seriously considering this at the end of September though...
http://www.sja.org.uk/training/details. ... ationCode=
I'm supposed to be at Long Watton with the Vikes on the 6th... Shall have to see how that pans out. I've cross posted it to the UKBikers live journal list