North / South BB Meet?

[Jazoli]

There's a long way between North and South and I have no interest in spending all day on the motorway to go to a meet, there are quite a few 'meets' that happen at trackdays/races between the shandy drinkers and the real ale drinkers though

We used to have regular BB meets up north but it became a pain to arrange and smaller meets with mates are usually easier to arrange with a couple of texts, I've made some good friends through the meets we've had so they are not a bad idea, however theres also been a few crashes and the occasional knobhead which is why we don't have an open invitation any more.

Edited by Jazoli on Wednesday 29th August 08:48

[Hungrymc]

Well, I like the idea.

But us Midlanders are Northern according to the Southerners and Southern according to the Northerners... Would we be allowed?

[Prof Prolapse]

Who else is going?

[dibblecorse]

There must be a number heading to the bike show up north at the NEC, so maybe a meet at one of the stands at an allotted time ???

[Biker's Nemesis]

I have zero interest of heading anywhere south of the river Wansbeck on a road bike.

If you southerns want to head up this way then come by all means but there weather is sketchy at the best of times and good days will be few and far between from now.

So. Either do it or not.

[dibblecorse]

Biker's Nemesis said:

I have zero interest of heading anywhere south of the river Wansbeck on a road bike.

If you southerns want to head up this way then come by all means but there weather is sketchy at the best of times and good days will be few and far between from now.

So. Either do it or not.

Cars.

[Birky_41]

One southern one happened earlier in the year

Id be fine for south or north if weather wasn't grim. Dont mind cold but no fun riding in the rain for me

To be fair I've done loads of rides this year think im at something like 15,500 miles in under 2 years just riding about

[Prof Prolapse]

I think old grumpy bks BN does raise a point about choice of venue and activity probably needing to be decided before guaging interest. I also think geography will always make it hard to do a North/South meet however.

Let's be honest, ooop North is where all the good roads are, and as much as I'd be happy to have a shandy with most of you s, I don't fancy four hours of motorway drudgery for a coke and bag of chips just outside Birmingham.

[Biker 1]

Biker's Nemesis said:

I have zero interest of heading anywhere south of the river Wansbeck on a road bike.

If you southerns want to head up this way then come by all means but there weather is sketchy at the best of times and good days will be few and far between from now.

So. Either do it or not.

I rarely go north of the River Medway, let alone the Thames. Weather in this neck of the woods is far to superior & there are a great selection of roads, particularly in east Kent, so come on down!!

[dibblecorse]

Biker 1 said:

I rarely go north of the River Medway, let alone the Thames. Weather in this neck of the woods is far to superior & there are a great selection of roads, particularly in east Kent, so come on down!!

I hope you mean the good old Military Road along the canal to Rye

[SBDJ]

Birky_41 said:

One southern one happened earlier in the year

We tried to organise another southern one but failed. I think we should just pick a day and do it rather than trying to plan it, there's still time this year.

As far as a North/South I reckon that would have to be multi-day, or somewhere like a trackday at Donington.

[Andy XRV]

I met up with friends in Hexham for a quick overnight before heading along the border to the catch the ferry to Belfast. They gave us a very quick tour and there really are some fantatic roads and the area is well worth a long weekend in the summer, regardless of the weather.

I’ll be going back next year and if I have more time I will try and catch up with those I’ve met before. But as for trying to organise a north south meet, not a chance.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Hexham isn't far from me Andy.

[Jazoli]

I was in Hexham today, via Stanhope and some other amazing roads, I'm up for a North/South meet, as long as it's held up North!

[Andy XRV]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Hexham isn't far from me Andy.

I didn’t think you were too far wary. Hopefullly next time I’ll have more time as it would be great to catch up you and Si and Graham and also put a few more faces to names.

When we left the hotel in Hexham we headed west and rode some newish roads that followed a reservoir. Not quite sure where that was but it was a fantastic ride. Not so sure about some of the logging lorries though but I suppose you get used to them.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Andy XRV said:

I didn’t think you were too far wary. Hopefullly next time I’ll have more time as it would be great to catch up you and Si and Graham and also put a few more faces to names.

When we left the hotel in Hexham we headed west and rode some newish roads that followed a reservoir. Not quite sure where that was but it was a fantastic ride. Not so sure about some of the logging lorries though but I suppose you get used to them.

That would have been Kielder Andy.

Let me know next time you're up this way.

[Rawwr]

I break out in a rash when I venture further north than Peterborough. There be monsters.

[Biker 1]

dibblecorse said:

I hope you mean the good old Military Road along the canal to Rye

Ooooohhh - nice part of the world!

[Andy XRV]

Biker's Nemesis said:

That would have been Kielder Andy.

Let me know next time you're up this way.

That’s the one, beautiful area. Friend has a remote place not far from there. I’ll definatlry let you know next and hopefully it won’t be such a flying visit.