TITG time again
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It's that time of year again, and as if the HD review topic didn't give the HD haters enough to get their teeth in to, here's another. Bonus points for replies including agricultural, archaic, dinosaur, doesn't handle, tractor, noisy and vibration. Double points for tattoos, chaps and accountants.
Anyway, I'm just packing for Thunder in the Glens this weekend, and predictably it's now raining
Ah well, it's still a great weekend anyway; and the ONLY motorcycle event the wife is prepared to accompany me to - hell she even wants to go - although since this is also the only time each year she gets on the back she's not really got proper waterproof gear and the current weather is putting her off! Still, needs must - rain or no rain we're going.
Although it is primarily a Harley-fest, even interlopers like me seem to be accepted, even when they insist on wearing 'other bike brand' tee shirts; and a number of sports-bike folks that turn up too with the full power-ranger gear, and that's OK too. The ride-out on the Saturday to Grantown is pretty special with all the wee towns and villages bedecked with flags and stuff for the event, and everyone out waving and/or having picnics (if it's dry!). Not a 'run' but quite an experience to be 'welcomed' in such a manner - and is has to be relatively slow otherwise you'd take the kids' hands off as you high fived/low fived them on the way by. This run alone must do more for biker/Joe-public relations in the area than anything else, and quite amazing to be so welcomed and appreciated by everyone.
But mainly some good banter and great entertainment in the evenings - I think the Bay City Rollers are playing as one of the Sunday acts - shaaaaang a lang, shaaaaaang a lang. Better dig out the tartan scarf. I think the RPJ band are plying on the Saturday, and they played last year and were superb; best band I've seen in years. Plus we're way too old so slum-it, so it's a **** hotel for 3 nights and proper food/dinkies
Anyway, I'm sure Mrs T and me will have a great time. If anyone else is there feel free to say 'Hi' - blue Indian Chief Vintage with the full Indian warbonnet logo on the tank; it's the only one like that; and brown leather bags and fishtails.
Let the hating commence...
Anyway, I'm just packing for Thunder in the Glens this weekend, and predictably it's now raining
Ah well, it's still a great weekend anyway; and the ONLY motorcycle event the wife is prepared to accompany me to - hell she even wants to go - although since this is also the only time each year she gets on the back she's not really got proper waterproof gear and the current weather is putting her off! Still, needs must - rain or no rain we're going.Although it is primarily a Harley-fest, even interlopers like me seem to be accepted, even when they insist on wearing 'other bike brand' tee shirts; and a number of sports-bike folks that turn up too with the full power-ranger gear, and that's OK too. The ride-out on the Saturday to Grantown is pretty special with all the wee towns and villages bedecked with flags and stuff for the event, and everyone out waving and/or having picnics (if it's dry!). Not a 'run' but quite an experience to be 'welcomed' in such a manner - and is has to be relatively slow otherwise you'd take the kids' hands off as you high fived/low fived them on the way by. This run alone must do more for biker/Joe-public relations in the area than anything else, and quite amazing to be so welcomed and appreciated by everyone.
But mainly some good banter and great entertainment in the evenings - I think the Bay City Rollers are playing as one of the Sunday acts - shaaaaang a lang, shaaaaaang a lang. Better dig out the tartan scarf. I think the RPJ band are plying on the Saturday, and they played last year and were superb; best band I've seen in years. Plus we're way too old so slum-it, so it's a **** hotel for 3 nights and proper food/dinkies
Anyway, I'm sure Mrs T and me will have a great time. If anyone else is there feel free to say 'Hi' - blue Indian Chief Vintage with the full Indian warbonnet logo on the tank; it's the only one like that; and brown leather bags and fishtails.
Let the hating commence...
I've been caught in this event three times, and the standard of riding on the ride outs is absolutely appalling. Will avoid the locality during the event, thanks for the head's up!
Aside from the obligatory gobbing off of drunks in the Winking Owl, dangerous undertaking on the A9, and old men vomiting in the high street first thing in the morning it is a good event though.
Most of the people there are friendly and up for a good bit of bike chat, and some cracking bikes out.
Aside from the obligatory gobbing off of drunks in the Winking Owl, dangerous undertaking on the A9, and old men vomiting in the high street first thing in the morning it is a good event though.
Most of the people there are friendly and up for a good bit of bike chat, and some cracking bikes out.
Edited by Prof Prolapse on Friday 25th August 12:58
Prof Prolapse said:
I've been caught in this event three times, and the standard of riding on the ride outs is absolutely appalling. Will avoid the locality during the event, thanks for the head's up!
Aside from the obligatory gobbing off of drunks in the Winking Owl, dangerous undertaking on the A9, and old men vomiting in the high street first thing in the morning it is a good event though.
Most of the people there are friendly and up for a good bit of bike chat, and some cracking bikes out.
Meh - out of 2000+ bikes there will always be some new riders, bad riders and just plain nobs. The only bike I've seen actually drop it on the bends while following my chug-a-lug cross-country was a guy on a sports 600 trying to keep up; front brakes aren't ideal when bends tighten Aside from the obligatory gobbing off of drunks in the Winking Owl, dangerous undertaking on the A9, and old men vomiting in the high street first thing in the morning it is a good event though.
Most of the people there are friendly and up for a good bit of bike chat, and some cracking bikes out.
so the sports-bike brigade aren't immune from bad riding either.And the Winking Owl? Even 40 years ago when I used to be up in Aviemore most weekends in the winter 'The w
ky' was never our choice of hostelry. Vomiting in the streets in the morning? Maybe, but never seen it - too busy with the 'full Scottish' at the Aviemore Highland Just filled the hip-flasks and about to leave; nothing breaks the ice better of an evening when your wearing 'the wrong tee shirt' than an offer of an Auchentoshan; and I've a Jamieson for the other half.
I agree in so much as bike type isn't a guarantee of riding ability, but badly organised, and inconsiderate groups of cruisers are hallmark of this event.
I don't think the pub is the issue, it's certainly not unique to it, it's just that some blokes with a chip on their shoulder, tend to get a bit brave when surrounded by such company, on the roads or the bars.
It's shame because for the most part as I say, it's a good event, but I'm a sensitive soul, with a bit of a temper, and can't be arsed with it.
I used to really enjoy the Bulldog bash, have you done that one? That was great. No hassle there because if you're dick, you just get dragged away and battered. Great bands (Foo fighters once!) and they used to have "official" drug dealers as well.
I'd love to do that one again.
I don't think the pub is the issue, it's certainly not unique to it, it's just that some blokes with a chip on their shoulder, tend to get a bit brave when surrounded by such company, on the roads or the bars.
It's shame because for the most part as I say, it's a good event, but I'm a sensitive soul, with a bit of a temper, and can't be arsed with it.
I used to really enjoy the Bulldog bash, have you done that one? That was great. No hassle there because if you're dick, you just get dragged away and battered. Great bands (Foo fighters once!) and they used to have "official" drug dealers as well.
I'd love to do that one again.
It's that time again Off up tomorrow with the mrs - the only motorcycle event she goes to, and the ONLY time she gets on the back! As normal the weather looks a bit grim, but it is Scotland in late August. Feel free to hate, but I'll be having a great time. And the ride-out (free to just pitch up and join in) is something else. Yes, it's at snail's pace - but the welcome you get from every village and town is amazing - you won't encounter more people happier to see you on you bike! If anyone else is up say 'Hi' - blue Indian and Indian fan-boy tee-shirt amongst a sea of Harleys...and quite a few sportsbikes/power rangers too...
Off up tomorrow with the mrs - the only motorcycle event she goes to, and the ONLY time she gets on the back! As normal the weather looks a bit grim, but it is Scotland in late August. Feel free to hate, but I'll be having a great time. And the ride-out (free to just pitch up and join in) is something else. Yes, it's at snail's pace - but the welcome you get from every village and town is amazing - you won't encounter more people happier to see you on you bike! If anyone else is up say 'Hi' - blue Indian and Indian fan-boy tee-shirt amongst a sea of Harleys...and quite a few sportsbikes/power rangers too...mmm i have had to re-do our route for our holiday to avoid this
the thought of being caught up in an endless convoy of "bikers" all acting as road captains means a significant divert to Aberdeen rather than up the A9 and then across.
it's bad enough driving through the specs areas and then making progress on the dual carriageway sections without then having to negotiate these tts
cyclists of the biking world
the thought of being caught up in an endless convoy of "bikers" all acting as road captains means a significant divert to Aberdeen rather than up the A9 and then across.
it's bad enough driving through the specs areas and then making progress on the dual carriageway sections without then having to negotiate these t
tscyclists of the biking world
terry tibbs said:
mmm i have had to re-do our route for our holiday to avoid this
cyclists of the biking world
Sounds familiar: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...cyclists of the biking world
terry tibbs said:
mmm i have had to re-do our route for our holiday to avoid this
the thought of being caught up in an endless convoy of "bikers" all acting as road captains means a significant divert to Aberdeen rather than up the A9 and then across.
it's bad enough driving through the specs areas and then making progress on the dual carriageway sections without then having to negotiate these tts
cyclists of the biking world
Why on earth would you even contemplate the A9 at any time of year? And why go by Aberdeen? The 'bike' road North of choice is, and always has been, the A93 up through Glenshee and then Cockbridge/Tomintoul...but then you knew that the thought of being caught up in an endless convoy of "bikers" all acting as road captains means a significant divert to Aberdeen rather than up the A9 and then across.
it's bad enough driving through the specs areas and then making progress on the dual carriageway sections without then having to negotiate these t
tscyclists of the biking world
or are you just posting to make out you're the big man and a 'proper' biker (whatever that means) and above all these things. I can't see any other reason for your post.But TITG is just a whole load of folks with bikes getting together and having a bit of fun. You should try it sometime
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