slparry wrote:
Steve and Julie, I've asked them to reserve your usual room in advance, let me know if that's ok
Thanks very much Steve, much appreciated, I presume I still need to call them to confirm?
we need to have a chat regarding the route, as you know, I think we (I) need to maybe offer something different to the last 10 years, maybe a castles themed route involving a lot fewer miles but more touristy time?
or perhaps a number of optional routes, such as a fast group, along the lines of previous runs, and a more sedate group for those who like to take things easier and don't like to cover so many miles , we could all meet at the same lunch point, but take different routes to get there?
This would potentially reduce the numbers in the peleton and make it a little more focused for those attending?
Of course this would require more leaders and tail enders but I don't see a problem with that, we have enough veterans who should be able to lend a hand.
Thoughts anyone?
Steve
Excellent idea, Steve - possibly the main reason I tend to shy away from coming on the Wales w/e is just the sheer number of us out on the road. Splitting things up would be a great (and sensible) way of making the ride-outs more sociable too, I feel.
So can we tempt ya back Richard
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Steve Parry
Current fleet: '14 F800GS, '87 R80RS, '03 R1100S BoxerCup, '15 R1200RT LE Dynamic, '90 K1, '05 K1200S
Boxadog 2000 wrote:Hi Steve,
Just tried to book and they say the hotel is fully booked to somebody called Bryant?
Give me a call 07799036600
Hi Bob,
Just had a reply back from the hotel and as expected it was a minor glitch, someone on reception had allocated all of the rooms to one of the group (?)
Anyway, it's now back under "BMW Boxertrix" so if you try again you should be able to book this time
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Steve Parry
Current fleet: '14 F800GS, '87 R80RS, '03 R1100S BoxerCup, '15 R1200RT LE Dynamic, '90 K1, '05 K1200S
Steve - small request, as folk add their names to the attendees, would you just amend the OP rather than keep adding separate posts please? It'll prevent the thread becoming clumsy.
I like the idea of a bit shorter less rushed rideout, I found that after a 400+ mile round trip to Wales and a further 200 on the Saturday was too much for my aching knees , especially as I only manage about 1500-1600 miles in a year anyway, last year we went for about a 100 mile route with Laurie on his GS and had liesurely stops which was ok and still had time for a soak in the pool before the group got back.
I appreciate two different groups and seperate routes means double the amount of planning etc but if this is possible I think it will be a good solution.
Al.
White/red BMW R1200R Sport
Shiny Red Honda Civic
Shiny Silver MR2 vvti Roadster. Going to be sold
White Peugeot Boxer Camper Conversion.
Battle scarred Suzuki Burgman 125,(Mrs Als) going to be sold
Suzuki VanVan 125
Gromit wrote:Steve - small request, as folk add their names to the attendees, would you just amend the OP rather than keep adding separate posts please? It'll prevent the thread becoming clumsy.
Thanks.
Will do
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Steve Parry
Current fleet: '14 F800GS, '87 R80RS, '03 R1100S BoxerCup, '15 R1200RT LE Dynamic, '90 K1, '05 K1200S
Gromit wrote:Steve - small request, as folk add their names to the attendees, would you just amend the OP rather than keep adding separate posts please? It'll prevent the thread becoming clumsy.
Great idea the guys have suggested I am available on any of the ride outs as tail end if required as seen most of area.
And have a sat nav if I can work it !!!
Remember for those staying on the Sunday or traveling south their is a bike event being held approx forty five mins away at Raf Cosford which is also a large aircraft museum
Please check out bike4lifefest entry is free and should be a lot their also Iron bridge and Ludlow are good places to visit for the tourists amongst you
, especially as I only manage about 1500-1600 miles in a year anyway, last year we went for about a 100 mile route with Laurie on his GS and had liesurely stops which was ok and still had time for a soak in the pool before the group got back. 
