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OK here goes

Does anyone fancy a run to Staithes in North Yorkshire?
Quaint fishing village and a bit different to the usual destinations
I Remember it was the first time I had chips with curry sauce in my youth over 40 years ago, underage drinking in the pub and kissing Maureen Story
so its all happy nostalgia for me
Thought the weekend of August 8/9 th or the following weekend 15/16th

I will go if there are any takers, the more the merrier
Totally open to feedback and suggestions, let the planning begin

Grant 07876251906

This looks good for accommodation

Harbour view etc

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Revi ... gland.html

PS also posted on the bird site

Staithes? That's in the Whitby whereabouts; some decent pubs out there, too.

Best post information on route and rest stops if you can, Grant. Plus details regarding parking availability for caravans, trailers and zimmers, etc...

Also, it would be advantageous if you could guarantee that it won't rain and that the day will provide an average temperature of 65 fahrenheit (minimum)...

Whereja wanna meet up?

heres the trip advisor link to eateries

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant ... gland.html

Cant guarantee the weather, but August is a good bet
Prob best approach is to plan for the first weekend, that way if one of the seven plagues of Egypt happens just go the following weekend

I will try to arrange any food preferences in advance with a local eatery

Rib eye steaks
Brown Crab
Spider Crab
Scampi
Craster kippers
BBQ ?

There are loads of suggested great biking routes posted for Garmin

Happy to arrange any moral or immoral entertainment, ?? strippers for AJ?

Basically open to input from those who are actually willing to go

?? comedy evening

I know we will be taking our own comedians, BUT

This is possible

http://lastlaughcomedy.co.uk/

Heres a costal route which can be easily stretched to Staithes from the Ride website

you can download the GPX file there

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.2797 ... !3e0?hl=en

looks good, I love coastal rides

For those with a more visual bent

There is always the classic "Helmsley TT" route

here is a link to an on bike video of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM5CNp8JUQQ

and another

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM5CNp8JUQQ

come on, who can resist. life is what you do, not what you think about doing

Heres one for the TDM enthusiasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W6mqEgt4pI

and another

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W6mqEgt4pI

and another

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W6mqEgt4pI

Probably too much choice, let the arguments begin!

I have a large collection of classic motorcycle porn

on any Sunday one to three
the George Formby IOM TT video
Stunt riding stuff
trial bike films
classic GP races

Bring your own

I could arrange for the use of a large TV for the night

I mean television!

As you appear to be the predominent poster on your thread, I suspect you may well end up on your own in Staithes

One of the biggest issues with organising rides out is the simple fact that although people have good intentions, quite often things just don't happen for them. In my case, I have no idea what I'll be doing later today, never mind a couple of weeks ahead Not because I'm senile like AJ BJ man, but more because my circumstances change rapidly, and I could end up flying off to some far flung country on the other side of the bloody earth

So, although I would like to say YES, I'll be there, I can't be certain, and will therefore not commit to anything at this time. If I find that I do have the time on my hands, then I'll seriously consider heading over If that means that I'll be the only one there, then at least I'll have enjoyed a ride out

If it does go ahead, good luck and ride safe

Grant are you thinking one night out or two ??? Would prefer to be Friday Satdee if poss... I could be up for it if it comes off

Prefer 2 nights, but I am flexible
If we do 2 anyone can come for the day or either of the nights

There are no rules

I only need one definite for it to happen

I would be up for it BUT its on a weekend and the only days I cant do are yep weekends.

grant57 wrote:I only need one definite for it to happen

AHEM-mmmm

Dark Angel wrote:Whereja wanna meet up?

...

Just make a day of it if there's only two of us - but at least all the effort you've put in won't be completely wasted...
...ya could use it as a rehearsal for another time.

Thanks Eric

as you are Preston ish We could meet up in a services on the M62 on the way, I live in Sowerby Bridge near Halifax
Murt is looking at the possibility of coming and he lives in Preston so you could both ride over to west Yorkshire together

Good thing is we have plenty of time to sort things out

Grant 078769251906

Cheers, Grant – I’m really looking forward to this.

Hopefully, a few more will tag along and we can start thinking about rendezvous locations then.
For starters, though, you’re only an hour or so away from Bolton so it makes sense to meet near Sowerby, then flirt over to Staithe any way you like.

'Slookin' good, mate...

'Slookin' goo-oo-oo-ood!!

Sorry im gonna be bimbling around the Picos Mountains

Good on ya Grant for making the effort to sort a ridout, hope it happens. Unfortunately I shall Be sipping cold beer in Majorca, hopefully something will happen later in August.

Hi Bluegas

The end of August is the O'Bash!
Check it out on the BIRD site
Looks like a classic weekend in the making
its prob not too late to book, even now

Grant

We could visit Rosedale abbey in the middle of the north Yorkshire moors to eat and then ride the notorious "Chimney"

http://www.rosedaleabbey.com/index.html

Wich dates you decided on Grant or have I missed it

Hi Dave

Eric is good for either, so am I, awaiting to hear from Murt
I think personally book the first one, what is your preference?
I will even do both if there are takers!

Grant 07876251906

Grant

are you proposing ride up sat 8th Aug stay over and ride back Sunday 9th?