Hastings May Day Rideout
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Anybody doing this: https://www.bike1066.com/
I've done it most times over the last 6 years. Amazing spectacle seeing that many bikes on the road. Lots of plod, so take it steady!!
I've done it most times over the last 6 years. Amazing spectacle seeing that many bikes on the road. Lots of plod, so take it steady!!
I did it 2 years ago in my first year back on the road bike scene with about a dozen of us. The initial ride was good but the pace quickly drops to a cruise, it gets really slow towards the end and my little MV was cooking in the heat
I also found the old bill were out in force and I got a strong telling off for doing a rolling burn out in the car park (which is stupid but funny at the time)
They even have a pdf download telling you 'how to ride the hastings day out...this bit tickled me
I'll enjoy the quieter roads my way where old bill and alot of the bikers are doing exactly this
I also found the old bill were out in force and I got a strong telling off for doing a rolling burn out in the car park (which is stupid but funny at the time)
They even have a pdf download telling you 'how to ride the hastings day out...this bit tickled me
I'll enjoy the quieter roads my way where old bill and alot of the bikers are doing exactly this
dibblecorse said:
No, its a shocking crash fest that brings out the lowest IQ riders the south has to offer .....
Weird - I haven't seen a single crash in 6 years. I guess statistically there is bound to be the odd off when 41k bikes are in the same town simultaneously. & if there are 41k bikes, surely some other PHers are going? As for the slow ride in, go via Bexhill or another route, then marvel at the noise & smells!I've gone for the last 4 years, well in a sense anyway. I live a little north of Hastings, and ride up to the Locksbottom meeting point, Coffee/Breakfast later, I then ride back down with the masses.
It does get very slow/congested a few miles from Hastings and this year, I'll come off the A21 at either Flimwell or Hurst Green which gives me a nice route back home. I don't take the bike to the seafront, as we prefer to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the town (pagan type festival also taking place) combined with beers, so go in sans bike via taxi later on
I haven't seen too many idiots personally during the last 4 years, and some of the comments are a little cliched, even harsh ! All in all, it's a fun day if you're in to 'bikes. The route from Locksbottom to the M25, in particular, always has children and people waving from the pavement and bridges etc, and the bikers reciprocate this along with much tooting of their horns ! It's not a fast run, nor intended to be. much more of a cruise.
Probably taking my Moto Morini Corsaro Veloce this year, not sure yet
I'm looking forward to it.
It does get very slow/congested a few miles from Hastings and this year, I'll come off the A21 at either Flimwell or Hurst Green which gives me a nice route back home. I don't take the bike to the seafront, as we prefer to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the town (pagan type festival also taking place) combined with beers, so go in sans bike via taxi later on
I haven't seen too many idiots personally during the last 4 years, and some of the comments are a little cliched, even harsh ! All in all, it's a fun day if you're in to 'bikes. The route from Locksbottom to the M25, in particular, always has children and people waving from the pavement and bridges etc, and the bikers reciprocate this along with much tooting of their horns ! It's not a fast run, nor intended to be. much more of a cruise.
Probably taking my Moto Morini Corsaro Veloce this year, not sure yet
I'm looking forward to it.
Its that time of year again folks! Monday 7th looking hot hot hot - unlike last years damp.
https://www.bike1066.com/
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I'll be there on the JPS Grom at the start at Locks Bottom. Once people start leaving, I'll park up on the last A21 roundabout before the M25 with the DSLR to catch action shots and the inevitable crashes...
Used to do the run in the late 90s but utter carnage and knobbery generally, with far too many bikes of different types in close proximity. Recent years just spectate and picture around the start areas. Always some stunning metal to ogle and watch in action.
Used to do the run in the late 90s but utter carnage and knobbery generally, with far too many bikes of different types in close proximity. Recent years just spectate and picture around the start areas. Always some stunning metal to ogle and watch in action.
I’m tempted to go along. I only live about an hour and 10 away.
I’ve never seen any crashes or even stupid riding, only sportsbikes bouncing their engines off the limiter while stationary in the traffic, cooking their engines lol and massaging their wrists!
It’s quite a nice atmosphere generally.
I’ve never seen any crashes or even stupid riding, only sportsbikes bouncing their engines off the limiter while stationary in the traffic, cooking their engines lol and massaging their wrists!
It’s quite a nice atmosphere generally.
dibblecorse said:
No, its a shocking crash fest that brings out the lowest IQ riders the south has to offer .....
Save me typing it again ..... and to add, I agree with others that the spectacle upon arrival is great, massive variety in bikes and everyone smiling, its just an utterly crap ride ....Richyboy said:
Is there a way to get there from south mims that avoids the lunacy?
M25, A22 to Hailsham, A271 through Herstmonceux to Boreham Street, where it turns into the A269, to Bexhill, A259 on to Hastings - a nice scenic route with just enough corners etc for interest.Or: M25, A22, A259
Much less traffic either way.
3DP said:
I'll be there on the JPS Grom at the start at Locks Bottom. Once people start leaving, I'll park up on the last A21 roundabout before the M25 with the DSLR to catch action shots and the inevitable crashes...
Used to do the run in the late 90s but utter carnage and knobbery generally, with far too many bikes of different types in close proximity. Recent years just spectate and picture around the start areas. Always some stunning metal to ogle and watch in action.
Quote sure I saw you 'snap' me at that point (well, someone did) Around 10.15 - 10.45 ( sorry, cannot be more specific as not thinking about it at the time)Used to do the run in the late 90s but utter carnage and knobbery generally, with far too many bikes of different types in close proximity. Recent years just spectate and picture around the start areas. Always some stunning metal to ogle and watch in action.
Red Ducati 888, black textiles, red/black x-lite x802rr lid with banner across visor. Got anything ? Beer tokens waiting !
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Rosscow said:
Did anyone venture down?
Had a good run up, and back down on my Ducati 888. Live north of Hastings so peel off before it gets too congested, as per last year's post. Quite a few L platers, no mirrors, and scooter boys acting idiots. To be expected though, and had a good timeI live in Hastings and avoid it like the plague. I go away on my bike every bank holiday so am usually heading back into town on the monday. This year i took the A22 as i knew the A21 would be rammed. A lad from work went down on his new (to him) Mv Augusta and had it pinched so bike thieves were out and about too.
meridian said:
3DP said:
I'll be there on the JPS Grom at the start at Locks Bottom. Once people start leaving, I'll park up on the last A21 roundabout before the M25 with the DSLR to catch action shots and the inevitable crashes...
Used to do the run in the late 90s but utter carnage and knobbery generally, with far too many bikes of different types in close proximity. Recent years just spectate and picture around the start areas. Always some stunning metal to ogle and watch in action.
Quote sure I saw you 'snap' me at that point (well, someone did) Around 10.15 - 10.45 ( sorry, cannot be more specific as not thinking about it at the time)Used to do the run in the late 90s but utter carnage and knobbery generally, with far too many bikes of different types in close proximity. Recent years just spectate and picture around the start areas. Always some stunning metal to ogle and watch in action.
Red Ducati 888, black textiles, red/black x-lite x802rr lid with banner across visor. Got anything ? Beer tokens waiting !
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