Yorkshire

Ade B · Post by **Ade B** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:59 pm

cracking county, yappy terrier and excellent pudding.

will be in leeds this weekend to visit mate who has just procured (despite the sage advice of this board) a 2000 VFR800i as his first bike...

will be interesting to compare as I nearly bought one but chose the S instead (cos BMW Park Lane gave us coffee in nice matching cups and sorted the finance on the CS)

anyway, any northern types advise on any nice roads and anything to avoid and will any of you be out and about this weekend?

Ade.

herrman · Post by **herrman** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:55 pm

Ade,
Yorkshire is a big place with lots of good roads (and plenty to avoid!!) Could be out Sat or Sun depending on what you want to do. When are you coming up,Going home? If you have time the Yorkshire TT (Helmsley to Stokesley) is well worth the effort and coupled with a ride over the moors will put a grin on your face.

Peter.

Huw · Post by **Huw** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:07 pm

Box on't Back will be in Val D'Isere on Saturday so the Helmsley TT could be undertaken on Sunday? Will probably be on the "K" though as the "S" is in need of a new rear hoop!!!

Huw

P.S Ferry is (expensively) booked to include meals

Ade B · Post by **Ade B** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:13 pm

cheers Peter

Am heading to Horsforth friday pm - picking up the VFR as early sat as the previous nights boozing permits... I suspect, there will be a gentle bedding in period probably down backroads around the dales... could head for Helmsley Sat pm - I have to head back to london Sunday pm.

will PM you my mobile

Hope the weather holds.

Ade

Ade B · Post by **Ade B** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:14 pm

sunday morning could be done at a push - it'll be a long day in the saddle for me....

I'll put it to my mate.

Cheers,

Ade.

Me-109 · Post by **Me-109** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:01 pm

The wife's got a hair appt early Saturday afternoon, but I could 'probably' make Helmsley later in the afternoon for a meet.

Sunday's also a possible - any time at the moment. Maybe even Hawes on Sunday. Anyone know if the 684 is open now? It was closed due to flooding somewhere after Leyburn towards Hawes.

herrman · Post by **herrman** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:07 pm

The weather forecast for the weekend don't look to good but Sat pm at Helmsley is probably best for me, Anyone care to set a time for a meet? Hope to see some of you around this weekend.

Regards Peter.

Ade B · Post by **Ade B** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:29 pm

Bollox

I get a weekend pass and mate is off work with flu and its forecast showers for't weekend...

Have pep talked him into getting better.. will find out tomorrow lunch time if he's up for it, gentle flower that he is.

If I was picking up a new bike on saturday, it would take serious illness/injury to keep me in bed..

Not knowing the score - what time and where would you normally meet - if I am there I am there.

Ade.

Ade B · Post by **Ade B** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:26 pm

One miraculous recovery later - I am heading up north this afternoon.

Will attempt to head for Helmsley late pm on Saturday. Hermann I have pmd my number - could you text me with any rendezvous time and place.

Hope it doesn't rain too much.

Ade. (about to use the S for non work purposes for the first time this year

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PBBoxer · Post by **PBBoxer** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:52 pm

Beware , North Yorks announced operation Halter being pushed even harder from this weekend. Big articles in papers etc etc.

Would be up for a ride too. From Horsforth id go to ripon via Pool Bank, out to Masham, leybrurn etc etc, accross to helmsley that way maybe, via thirsk?

Anyway, I'd like to try a ride out if anyone drops me a line.
Cheers PB

herrman · Post by **herrman** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:58 pm

OK Guys,
How about 3pm tomorrow at the Market Square Helmsley. Will text the same to Ade and hope to see some of you there.

Peter.

PB if you want to meet earlier over your way and head for Helmsley at 3-00pm let me know and I'll do my best to make it.

PBBoxer · Post by **PBBoxer** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:36 pm

sounds good to me pete, see you therer all being well

speedmachine · Post by **speedmachine** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:19 pm

I'll be there
a bit of everything tomorrow
Sun rain clouds

speedmachine

Me-109 · Post by **Me-109** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:58 pm

If I can get a pass out after the missus has her hair done ("Looks lovely dear; really suits you; just got to pop out to, er, keep the battery charged. OK?')

Me-109 · Post by **Me-109** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:11 pm

Well, she was quite late back, I'd have had a real hurry on to get there, but then the hailstones kind of put me off.

Hope you guys met up ok and didn't get too cold and wet.

Anyone know the forecast for tomorrow morning instead?