Next run...(apologies for the delay)

n.catenthusiast

Hi folks,

I said last week I'd organise the next run. Apologies I haven't been physically near the interweb in recent times except in a work context and they don't take kindly to such activities.

Anyways i was thinkin about it and maybe in the interests of fairness it would be best to alternate between week day and weekend bike runs so everyone has a chance to come along. In which case vote for a Wednesday.

On the other hand, (and in the interests of unfairness) voting for a weekend run means we get to go to new and sexy and far away locations, like Wexford for example........Ok well it lets us head to new locations anyways.

So if you want to be selfish and ruthless vote for a weekend date.

I'll pop up a route when it becomes apparent whether the majority of you are nice and thoughtfull or mean and self-serving. But if anyone has any suggestions in the meantime I'd be glad to have this crushing responsibility off my back.

On a personal note, this is all quite academic for me, as I dunno if I'll be back on the road in the meantimes. Ah well..... :rolleyes:



P.S. i've never done a poll before so hope this all works out.....

DonkeyRhubarb

N.Cat I'm both shocked and appauled at your blatent disregard for other people's time. I've been logging on every 30 mins for the last 6 months waiting for you to organise something. This simply is not acceptible. And yes I think wexford = sexy. Then again, I have a thing for Donkey's, so like I said on a rideout once, please ignore me whenever possible:P

As regards a spin, I'm flexible as a contortionest, just once I can keep up with everyone!!!!!

n.catenthusiast

DonkeyRhubarb wrote: »

As regards a spin, I'm flexible as a contortionest,QUOTE]

nice. You truly are sexier than Wexford, Donkey.

(but not the Gorey part)

KamiKazi

Nice, you reading my mind? Literally just logged on here to post this exact topic

Anyway, I chose every option except Thursday



In other news, did you fix your bike? :P

Steffano2002

I voted "Sunday August 23rd" because I'll be back from abroad and will hopefully have my bike back!!!

P.C.

Was thinking a shortish Wednesday evening run would be good.

But, then again, a nice long run to Wexford would be enjoyable too.

n.cat - did you put petrol in your bike yet?

Tree

As always, i am tied to weekdays.

VOTE WEEKDAYS your tree demands it

Zascar

I don't mind just ler us know what the plan is and I'll do my best to make it!

Dorsanty

My bike gets her service on Friday. This would be a good excuse for a bit of a run in. And I cleaned her last week, so no better time for me to turn up.

DonkeyRhubarb

Tree wrote: »

As always, i am tied to weekdays.

VOTE WEEKDAYS your tree demands it

LOOK!!! O_O A talking tree!!!!!

n.catenthusiast

Wow so it's neck and neck between selfish weekenders and noble weekdayers...

P.C. wrote: »

n.cat - did you put petrol in your bike yet?

Nope still workin on how to open up the fuel tank

Gonna pick up a rec/reg from Bikeworld on Saturday-gonna be a bit tricky actually replacing it though. Think I'm gonna have to take off the swingarm to get access with all that that entails....


Also this is all going on the assumption that the rec/reg is the problem (although the connecter does look kinda messed up)

Also that nothing else has gotten messed up (but battery seems fine according to multimetre anyways)


All in all don't be suprised if I'm still grounded this time next week! :rolleyes:

jameshayes

I voted for wednesday & sunday - would people come to both??

n.catenthusiast

jameshayes wrote: »

I voted for wednesday & sunday - would people come to both??

Now there's a though....

Even if it means splitting the vote-I could do up two routes, one for a midweek run, and one to Wexford. (or even somewhere better)

Zascar

Prob can't do a mid-week rideout but weekend sounds good

DonkeyRhubarb

n.catenthusiast wrote: »

Now there's a though....

Even if it means splitting the vote-I could do up two routes, one for a midweek run, and one to Wexford. (or even somewhere better)

Ah come on now, what's better than Wexford? Well, maybe a cup of tea, but in all seriousness you can't be drinking tea every day of the week!

P.C.

I say we plan a nice casual spin for this coming Wed - 19th.

I vote for a South side spin.

Meet somewhere at 6ish, and try and leave at 6:30pm.

Ant sugestions on a route?

P.C.

If I find the energy, I will post a route tomorrow.

I hope the weather holds.

DonkeyRhubarb

Wed won't work for me. It's the queen's bday (gf). If the sat still goes ahead, Ill manage that one.

Zascar

Ha it's my birthday too!

Can't make this week at all, maybe next week if something is happening..

P.C.

IF it is not raining, would anyone like to join me.

Was thinking of going to Bray, just to see how far it is.

Here is the Route

KamiKazi

Would do, but my bike is out of action again.

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Would do, but my bike is out of action again.

Sorry to hear that.

Hopefully you will have it on the road again soon.

iseethelight

Can't make it (damn work). One day I will make one of these runs.

KamiKazi

P.C. wrote: »

Sorry to hear that.

Hopefully you will have it on the road again soon.

cheers, had to replace chain & sprockets and fork seals anway, so its not too much bother to replace the twisted handlebars, broken mirror, broken indicators and bent gear linkage while I'm at it :P

Gonna stick a dark flyscreen on it as well :cool:

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

cheers, had to replace chain & sprockets and fork seals anway, so its not too much bother to replace the twisted handlebars, broken mirror, broken indicators and bent gear linkage while I'm at it :P

Gonna stick a dark flyscreen on it as well :cool:

Did you go round a roundabout too fast again?

I want to see what your bike looks like with the flyscreen on.

KamiKazi

P.C. wrote: »

Did you go round a roundabout too fast again?

I want to see what your bike looks like with the flyscreen on.

Lets just say my bike had an argument with a gravel covered corner on a main road :pac:

The road won

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Lets just say my bike had an argument with a gravel covered corner on a main road :pac:

The road won

You OK?

Hate that gravel. :eek:

KamiKazi

P.C. wrote: »

You OK?

Hate that gravel. :eek:

Ah, sore knees and shoulder, I've had worse

DonkeyRhubarb

Jesus everyone is getting injured! Or just kamakazi... Would you not think about changing your driving habits at this stage?!?!?

Doesn't look like its gonna be a full crew for this spin, but Ill do my best to manage one this weekend if that is decided upon.

Now... I must be playing Left 4 Dead too much cos I keep thinking I hear zombies outside my window...

P.C.

Due to this, I will not be going riding this evening.

And, I am a bit lazy today. :P

KamiKazi

DonkeyRhubarb wrote: »

Jesus everyone is getting injured! Or just kamakazi... Would you not think about changing your driving habits at this stage?!?!?

blasphemy

Steffano2002

So...? We going for a spin on Sunday or what? I got my 'blade back!!! I'm fookin' delighted!!!

n.catenthusiast

Steffano2002 wrote: »

So...? We going for a spin on Sunday or what? I got my 'blade back!!! I'm fookin' delighted!!!

Way! Congrats man.

getting my bike back tommorrow too.


yup am up for a spin Sunday or even tommorrow if there's takers.

As Gonna make an attempt to do a route up now...

Idleater

n.catenthusiast wrote: »

yup am up for a spin Sunday or even tommorrow if there's takers.

As Gonna make an attempt to do a route up now...

Bicycle (MTB or roadbike yet to be decided) tomorrow, but might be interested for Sunday. Will check back if there are any updates.

Steffano2002

The weather forecast is good for tomorrow and crap for Sunday so it looks like we should do it tomorrow cos riding in the rain ain't that fun...

KamiKazi

Steffano2002 wrote: »

So...? We going for a spin on Sunday or what? I got my 'blade back!!! I'm fookin' delighted!!!

Nice one Steff, would go but my bike is out of action at the moment

Steffano2002

KamiKazi wrote: »

Nice one Steff, would go but my bike is out of action at the moment

What happened to you? Did you drop it?

DonkeyRhubarb

Would peeps like to join in on this run?

http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=90013

Just means there would be more bikes and you can never have too many bikes...

Also, it's said to be a 'relaxed run', and I have a hard time keeping up with my slow driving.

My insurance profile: 24 y/o male, Fazer 600 - High risk. B0ll0x to that, I drive like an 82 y/o war veteran. Give me free insurance!

Steffano2002

DonkeyRhubarb wrote: »

Would peeps like to join in on this run?

http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=90013

Just means there would be more bikes and you can never have too many bikes...

Also, it's said to be a 'relaxed run', and I have a hard time keeping up with my slow driving.

My insurance profile: 24 y/o male, Fazer 600 - High risk. B0ll0x to that, I drive like an 82 y/o war veteran. Give me free insurance!

I'll go if the weather's nice but it's highly unlikely. Met Eireann are adamant it will be raining all day tomorrow.

I'm going for a spin with the GF now. Will be a slow one but I told her I'd show her the Wiklow Gap some day so might as well...

DonkeyRhubarb

Bringing your own GF up Sally's gap; the world might just end