[YogiBear]

So here is the plan.

We have already bought the Ron Haslam Race School ticket and would like to conclude the draw as soon as possible. This is to allow for booking of cheaper flight and planning of day off for the lucky sole that wins.

Meet at Fox Hunter garage, Lucan at 9:30. Leave 10 am and head for Stradbally to meet up with any Midland folk that want to join.

Have breakfast at Stradbally Fayre, do the draw from a hat/helmet. Offer congrats to the winner if present and then do what we all do best. RIDE.

From Stradbally, head to Abbeyleix, Mountrath (R430), Kinnity (R421), Tullamore, Kilbeggan, R391 to Mullingar.

Stop at Mullingar for a cuppa and then head home on the Motorway. Those more adventurous can head back using an alternate route of choice.

Route de Hat Draw

[Inadzuma]

Hopefully meet you in Stradbally Greg

Just a thought - The R440 is likely to be very messy at this time of year. I can do a recce

on Saturday if you want?

Dave

This post has been edited by Inadzuma: 19 January 2012 - 03:58 PM

[YogiBear]

Inadzuma, on 19 January 2012 - 03:58 PM, said:

Hopefully meet you in Stradbally Greg

Just a thought - The R440 is likely to be very messy at this time of year. I can do a recce

on Saturday if you want?

Dave

In all seriousness, is there any reason why the R440 would messier than any other R road? I am not too familiar with those all the roads in that area.

That all said and done, it might be a good idea for you to have a look and we can review things over breakfast.

[Inadzuma]

YogiBear, on 19 January 2012 - 04:04 PM, said:

is there any reason why the R440 would messier than any other R road? I am not too familiar with those all the roads in that area.

Take your point! The reason I mention it is it gets really broken up in the winter.(It gets really cold up there!).

The edges tend to be really bad and there's a fierce camber that throws you into the edge. They did some 'repairs' earlier on

which left loose gravel all over the place.

I'll have a gander

Dave

This post has been edited by Inadzuma: 19 January 2012 - 04:15 PM

[tiler]

sounds like a good plan count me in

[Darkcloud]

tiler, on 19 January 2012 - 05:13 PM, said:

sounds like a good plan count me in

Safe trip

[YogiBear]

Darkcloud, on 19 January 2012 - 05:32 PM, said:

Safe trip

Not joining us are you

[kevinb99]

YogiBear, on 19 January 2012 - 04:04 PM, said:

In all seriousness, is there any reason why the R440 would messier than any other R road? I am not too familiar with those all the roads in that area.

That all said and done, it might be a good idea for you to have a look and we can review things over breakfast.

Although it's an "R" road Yogi, it's not a very good one. It's a bit like the road over the Sally Gap, narrow and rough. It's not too bad in the summer but usually very greasy this time of year ( the bits that aren't gravelly!)
I'd suggest thinking about going from Mountrath to Mountmellick on the R423 and then, if you want go around the mountain take the R422 and then the R421 - just an idea

See you for breakfast, all being well

[Inadzuma]

kevinb99, on 19 January 2012 - 06:31 PM, said:

See you for breakfast, all being well

Kev - Garage in Mountmellick 10.45 ???

(Got no 'phone credit ! ).

Dave

[tiler]

Darkcloud, on 19 January 2012 - 05:32 PM, said:

Safe trip

looks like I could be on a fazer so

[Nigel the plumber]

Count me in also.
Time to see if lady luck is on my side or do i have to splash out on a full price ticket.
Looks like Tiler has to take it ham and cheezee otherwise there will be a DARKCLOUD over him.

[Darkcloud]

tiler, on 19 January 2012 - 09:07 PM, said:

looks like I could be on a fazer so

LMAO Andy

[Leyna]

Class tarmac! that's it 0.0% shandys for me Sat nite - meet ye some where depending how late I stay up drinking the buggers - likely not too late

[YogiBear]

Ok, advice and suggestions taken on board the following is a possible alternative route.

We will decide on Sunday after final recce feed back from Dave (Inadzuma) which route we will actually take.

Alternate route

[Fr Dougal]

Enjoy the spin folks. I will be spinning around South East Spain on Sunday morning but I will be missing the Irish weather.

[Stephen190867]

Hope to make this.

[BooBoo]

Fr Dougal, on 20 January 2012 - 09:49 AM, said:

Enjoy the spin folks. I will be spinning around South East Spain on Sunday morning but I will be missing the Irish weather.

You lucky F*#%ker, just dont you dare post any sunny warm photos to make us green.

[Shinwacker]

Fr Dougal, on 20 January 2012 - 09:49 AM, said:

Enjoy the spin folks. I will be spinning around South East Spain on Sunday morning but I will be missing the Irish weather.

Plenty of snaps Fr D, I like being all green, wear the green shirt our fabulously wealthy leader has told us

I tried to post using my phone, useless it is at it. Anyhow lots to say about this run Yogi, fecking Class is two words for it. I hope to make this one, I'm with Leyna, no coke a cola for me Saturday night.

Nigel, what's all this about you winning the ticket you've no chance mate my name is already on in, the brown envelope is on it's way

If Mrs The Plumber hears you saving to go track days, jeez you'll be in deep s..., however you could always tell her you won the ticket and it would be a waste not to use it, then save like mad. Just one piece of advice from a long time married man.


Roll on Sunday.

Shins

[YogiBear]

Fr Dougal, on 20 January 2012 - 09:49 AM, said:

Enjoy the spin folks. I will be spinning around South East Spain on Sunday morning but I will be missing the Irish weather.

In the light of most recent, inappropriate commentary on one’s planned alternate whereabouts (i.e. Spain), as opposed to acceptance of the honour of an invitation and therefore right to the attendance of a run organised by the “Senior Bear”, I hereby table the following motion:

- Any mention of Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, sunshine, good roads and passes, either singularly or collectively on a “Bear thread” without prior written permission, will result in an instant banning from the current and all future “Bear runs”
- Any attempt to not adhere to said ban, will be dealt with forcefully and may result in, but not be limited to, a flat tyre. The aforesaid tyre deflation will be as a result of natural causes and will be accompanied by the lifetime money back guarantee of “no help from any bears” to re-inflate said tyre.

wishing to second said motion, please say “I” and we will take a vote. One further vote of “Yes” , irrespective of “No”s will result in the proposed bill being passed into “Bear Law” with immediate effect.

Judgement and sentencing will be at the sole discretion of anyone who cares to enforce said bill. Execution of the sentencing will be a communal responsibility requiring equal participation from all members of “Bear run” attendees and subscribers.

Those with the sudden insatiable urge to share their plans of lavishly spending an Irish winter week-end in Spain, I suggest, before doing so, feel free to PM me, as I offer a no charge counselling service, whereby I attempt to free you of all such urges, thus avoiding the process of annoying real bikers who ride in real weather, with intimate detail of their soft lives. Further to this you will save yourself the embarrassment of trail by your peers and punishment that may lead to exclusion from what may be, all be it wet and cold fun, in the future.

That said, enjoy your week-end FrD and I can't wait to tell you about our tour when we are in Europe later this year

[Inadzuma]

Motion seconded

Dave

This post has been edited by Inadzuma: 20 January 2012 - 03:19 PM