Rideout to Scotland?

[NERO]

Dates are easy with me. I can book time off quite quickly. You lot fight amongst yourselves then let me know.

Route will be sorted by the weekend. I will work out best places to kip each night and find some cheap and cheerful b&b's. If I need deposits for rooms then we cam meet up and sort that out maybe next weekend??

Next weekend the 9th? That would be great as I'm away this weekend. May be we could meet somewhere in the middle? Suggestions?


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Guys... am I wrong or haven't the dates been set about two pages ago>

Its getting confusing now, will wait in antisipation and see what arises from all this

It's confusing me aswell, and I am not even going 

[ValleyGixer]

Oi Nero, who asked you

Ok I did say sort it out amongst yourselves

Dates I think is best to say 12,13,14,15 of August? I'm flexible so this can be changed to the week before if you all agree?

Route-
Day one: Upto Gretna Green via Abergavenny,Hereford, Shrewsbury, Chester, then a blast on the M6  past Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and into Gretna- Approx 280 miles. 7 hours riding, some motorways.

Day two: From Gretna upto Fort William and Ben nevis, via Lockerbie, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Lock Lomond, Crianlarich, Ballaculish and into Fort William.- Approx 210 miles. NO Motorways!!!!!! 5 hours riding

Day three: From Fort William across to Whitley bay via, Dunblane, Alloa, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Mussleburgh, kelso, Northumberland national park, Newcastle onto Whitley bay. Approx 260 Miles. Again No motorways!!! 6-7 hours riding

Day Four: The beast
From Whitley bay home via, Darlignton, Richmond, through the Yorkshire dales, Skipton, Blackburn, Warrington, Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry, Newtown, Llandridnod wells, Brecon, Abergavenny. Approx 330 miles 8 hours riding, some motorways.

Day three and four are negotiable in as much as its a long old way to the other side of the country and back but by doing this we get to ride through Northumberland national park and the yorkshire dales. It just means that day four is gonna be a long'un!!

As for B&B's etc. Cheaper the better just clean and secure. If we need to stay outside the main towns etc to get it a bit cheaper then I'm all for it.

Please let me know your thoughts and any suggestions/concerns etc.

Thanks, Lee.

[Rhosyn]

Oi Nero, who asked you

Ok I did say sort it out amongst yourselves

Dates I think is best to say 12,13,14,15 of August? I'm flexible so this can be changed to the week before if you all agree?

Route-
Day one: Upto Gretna Green via Abergavenny,Hereford, Shrewsbury, Chester, then a blast on the M6  past Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and into Gretna- Approx 280 miles. 7 hours riding, some motorways.

Day two: From Gretna upto Fort William and Ben nevis, via Lockerbie, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Lock Lomond, Crianlarich, Ballaculish and into Fort William.- Approx 210 miles. NO Motorways!!!!!! 5 hours riding

Day three: From Fort William across to Whitley bay via, Dunblane, Alloa, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Mussleburgh, kelso, Northumberland national park, Newcastle onto Whitley bay. Approx 260 Miles. Again No motorways!!! 6-7 hours riding

Day Four: The beast
From Whitley bay home via, Darlignton, Richmond, through the Yorkshire dales, Skipton, Blackburn, Warrington, Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry, Newtown, Llandridnod wells, Brecon, Abergavenny. Approx 330 miles 8 hours riding, some motorways.

Day three and four are negotiable in as much as its a long old way to the other side of the country and back but by doing this we get to ride through Northumberland national park and the yorkshire dales. It just means that day four is gonna be a long'un!!

As for B&B's etc. Cheaper the better just clean and secure. If we need to stay outside the main towns etc to get it a bit cheaper then I'm all for it.

Please let me know your thoughts and any suggestions/concerns etc.

Thanks, Lee.

I find all that very impressive and great planning, and its brilliant as far as im concerned. Very happy with it all.    but if dates have to be changed for anyone, thats fine with me.

[BadHarry]

Lee, thats amazing and all worked out before the weekend nice one 

Sounds like a plan and if everyone is happy with 12,13,14,15 of August then that would be brill. 

Again nice work, look forward to meeting you all soon to but faces to those names. Sure I may have seen some of you on a few ride outs but I dont think intorduced. Names Brian and ride a silver VFR800, hope its up to the job. This would my first long ride so a bit of a virgin  you may say Can anyone give some pointers on how we should prepare / what to take?  I'll check the forum maybe its covered some where. 

Could always jump on and ride 

[ValleyGixer]

AA card, credit card, spare pants and a smile!!!!

[BadHarry]

AA card, credit card, spare pants and a smile!!!!

Spare pants? what incase you have an oil leek and need to mop it up 

[Don]

Oi Nero, who asked you

Ok I did say sort it out amongst yourselves

Dates I think is best to say 12,13,14,15 of August? I'm flexible so this can be changed to the week before if you all agree?

Route-
Day one: Upto Gretna Green via Abergavenny,Hereford, Shrewsbury, Chester, then a blast on the M6  past Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and into Gretna- Approx 280 miles. 7 hours riding, some motorways.

Day two: From Gretna upto Fort William and Ben nevis, via Lockerbie, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Lock Lomond, Crianlarich, Ballaculish and into Fort William.- Approx 210 miles. NO Motorways!!!!!! 5 hours riding

Day three: From Fort William across to Whitley bay via, Dunblane, Alloa, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Mussleburgh, kelso, Northumberland national park, Newcastle onto Whitley bay. Approx 260 Miles. Again No motorways!!! 6-7 hours riding

Day Four: The beast
From Whitley bay home via, Darlignton, Richmond, through the Yorkshire dales, Skipton, Blackburn, Warrington, Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry, Newtown, Llandridnod wells, Brecon, Abergavenny. Approx 330 miles 8 hours riding, some motorways.

Day three and four are negotiable in as much as its a long old way to the other side of the country and back but by doing this we get to ride through Northumberland national park and the yorkshire dales. It just means that day four is gonna be a long'un!!

As for B&B's etc. Cheaper the better just clean and secure. If we need to stay outside the main towns etc to get it a bit cheaper then I'm all for it.

Please let me know your thoughts and any suggestions/concerns etc.

Thanks, Lee.

seams like a plan to me, good work sir, can't wait.

[Rhosyn]

And to all you here, even though you live in wales, If you dont speak welsh then my name is Rhosyn which is welsh for Rose, look forward to meeting you all on route 

[ohmistagee]

Yeah Rose- Caz's friend!

[ValleyGixer]

And to all you here, even though you live in wales, If you dont speak welsh then my name is Rhosyn which is welsh for Rose, look forward to meeting you all on route 

I've already checked the pronunciation!! My GF's name is Mair which gets pronounced some funny ways.

[GLORY GLITTERY]

Day two: From Gretna upto Fort William and Ben nevis, via Lockerbie, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Lock Lomond, Crianlarich, Ballaculish and into Fort William.- Approx 210 miles. NO Motorways!!!!!! 5 hours riding

Day three: From Fort William across to Whitley bay via, Dunblane, Alloa, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Mussleburgh, kelso,

What great routes-you're going to visit some lovely places-Loch Lomond and Ben Nevis are stunning

[Monkey Boy]

Oi Nero, who asked you

Ok I did say sort it out amongst yourselves

Dates I think is best to say 12,13,14,15 of August? I'm flexible so this can be changed to the week before if you all agree?

Route-
Day one: Upto Gretna Green via Abergavenny,Hereford, Shrewsbury, Chester, then a blast on the M6  past Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and into Gretna- Approx 280 miles. 7 hours riding, some motorways.

Day two: From Gretna upto Fort William and Ben nevis, via Lockerbie, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Lock Lomond, Crianlarich, Ballaculish and into Fort William.- Approx 210 miles. NO Motorways!!!!!! 5 hours riding

Day three: From Fort William across to Whitley bay via, Dunblane, Alloa, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Mussleburgh, kelso, Northumberland national park, Newcastle onto Whitley bay. Approx 260 Miles. Again No motorways!!! 6-7 hours riding

Day Four: The beast
From Whitley bay home via, Darlignton, Richmond, through the Yorkshire dales, Skipton, Blackburn, Warrington, Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry, Newtown, Llandridnod wells, Brecon, Abergavenny. Approx 330 miles 8 hours riding, some motorways.

Day three and four are negotiable in as much as its a long old way to the other side of the country and back but by doing this we get to ride through Northumberland national park and the yorkshire dales. It just means that day four is gonna be a long'un!!

As for B&B's etc. Cheaper the better just clean and secure. If we need to stay outside the main towns etc to get it a bit cheaper then I'm all for it.

Please let me know your thoughts and any suggestions/concerns etc.

Thanks, Lee.

Well Done Lee  that looks like a good plan to me - pants and visa card are at the ready 

[Monkey Boy]

Again nice work, look forward to meeting you all soon to but faces to those names. Sure I may have seen some of you on a few ride outs but I dont think intorduced. Names Brian and ride a silver VFR800, hope its up to the job. This would my first long ride so a bit of a virgin  you may say Can anyone give some pointers on how we should prepare / what to take?  I'll check the forum maybe its covered some where. 

Could always jump on and ride 

10 years ago I did the Isle of Skye on a Bandit 600 mate and survived  so a VFR will do that no problem 

I found this website that makes interesting reading but warning it's written by Americans so bare that in mind :-

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Apart from pants and visa card it is worth taking a bike chain if you have room. If a couple of us take them we can lock the bikes together - just in case we have to leave them somewhere not so secure

[Rhosyn]

Yeah Rose- Caz's friend!

How do you know Caz then?

[ValleyGixer]

Quick list:

Chain and lock
Chain lube
waterproofs and spare dry gloves
clear visor
simple tools
spare keys and alarm fob
clothes
toiletries
first aid stuff
money and lots of it!!