South West Rally 2009 31st July - 2nd August

steve bowdler · #136 PostAuthor: **steve bowdler** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:18 am

I see the Scottish Rally has a Sticky yet the South West Rally is First what is going on :??

#137 PostAuthor: **Taffus** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:39 am

steve bowdler wrote:I see the Scottish Rally has a Sticky yet the South West Rally is First what is going on

Paully's unique organisation

The scottish rally is later than the South West probably an oversight on his part

bedlow1 · #138 PostAuthor: **bedlow1** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:28 pm

ralph thanks for the 2 tickets
thats me and dogsbollox now on board

becker · #139 PostAuthor: **becker** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:21 am

Apologies, not going to be able to make it to this event - away on holiday on the 2nd with the family.

Was a bit of a tough decision - a weekend in a muddy field in Somerset with a bunch of fugly (but cool) bikers

or

2 weeks with my beautiful family at a private villa with pool on a Greek island :cl

Actually it wasn't my decision - I'd have choosen the rally - but I'm out numbered by 4 to 1

Hope it s a good one and I know I'm going to be gutted at missing it when I see the photos

Pigford · #140 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:25 am

Have a good one Becker & co....... Have to catch up sometime soon matey :wink:

You gonna do Staffs in Autumn :?:

becker · #141 PostAuthor: **becker** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:09 am

Pigford wrote:You gonna do Staffs in Autumn

Yep, certainly hope so - be a good chance to catch-up - you wanna split your trip inhalf and drop by for a lift up?

Pigford · #142 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:35 pm

Did cross my mind :wink:

GUYZED · #143 PostAuthor: **GUYZED** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:26 pm

bedlow1 wrote:ralph thanks for the 2 tickets
thats me and dogsbollox now on board

Are you still planning on going on Friday Graham?

bedlow1 · #144 PostAuthor: **bedlow1** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:19 pm

Guy yes indeed. however its looks like im riding on my own as dogsbollox has wimped out again! not his fault work commitments! We could meet up if thats ok!

If weather iffy i might just shove one of my bikes in the van and therfore have somwhere dry to sleep instead of a wet tent

GUYZED · #145 PostAuthor: **GUYZED** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:28 am

bedlow1 wrote:Guy yes indeed. however its looks like im riding on my own as dogsbollox has wimped out again! not his fault work commitments! We could meet up if thats ok!

If weather iffy i might just shove one of my bikes in the van and therfore have somwhere dry to sleep instead of a wet tent

If we are to meet up where is good for you :?:

and how much room do you have in the van :?:

enough for two bikes :lol:

- but i'm sure the weather is going to be lovely and sunny :beam

RALPHARAMA · #146 PostAuthor: **RALPHARAMA** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:48 pm

I have actually planned a ride-out, believe it or not

I have decided that the best way to run it will be using the model my IAM club uses on rideouts. It is a very good method and providing everyone does their bit it works very well.

The way it works is that one person is the leader (in this case that will obviously be me) and another person is designated as tail end Charlie. As the name would suggest that person rides at the very back of the group, and everyone else follows the leader in single file. When we get to a junction the leader points to a place to stop and the person riding behind the leader stops there and indicates to those following which way to go. When he or she sees the Tail End Charlie he/she pulls out in front of the Tail End Charlie. At the next change of direction the leader will indicate again for the rider behind him to drop of and show the route. Using this method no one should get lost, regardless of traffic signals etc.

As not everyone reads this forum I shall explain it to everyone before the ride out, but the more that understand it before we get there the better. I was amongst those that got lost at both Yorx rallies, so I want to ensure that it doesn't happen to us South Westers. I may print a bit of a map if I have time to show the route.

The route I am proposing is 64 miles or there abouts (according to google) and takes in some really nice scenery. We'll send a raiding party to burn down all the cameras on the route the night before :twisted:

Have sold a lot of tickets recently so I think it's gonna be a great rally.

tlc · #147 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:24 pm

I`m sure it will be a great rally Ralph.

Looking forward to seeing you and Marion although I think beer may take precedence over the ride out :lol:

Pigford · #148 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:25 pm

Sounds a bit complicated..... Hows Mikey taking it :lol:

How about a bit of string :??

#149 PostAuthor: **chrisu** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:33 pm

take your trumpet and we can follow the oil leak trail.......... :lol:

Padders · #150 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:40 pm

What time is the ride out. I am coming down sat so want to make sure I get there in good time.

Cheers

South West Rally 2009 31st July - 2nd August

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