[Nov 13, 2011] Open Rideout Sunday 13/11/11 (TN22 1AR, England)

If it a Saturday morning and its dry, I'll venture forth...oh yes...and it has to be above 5 deg C. I hope this comment doesn't deter our newer members thinking that they have joined a Soft old farts club

 

You tart Gareth, put some warm gear on and ride between cups of coffee? From Uckfield we could head toward the Golden Galleon at Exceat or Birling Gap. Some lovely roads and views down there , and a swim for the Empress??? Or just Wessons and the Six Bells at Chiddingly?

 

Is that above 5 degrees when moving or standing still? The cold doesn't bother me so much, but rain - nah, there's no fun in that.

I'm just over 50miles from TN22, but I'm willing to give it a go. I don't mind early starts. And the longest I've ridden in one day was just over 200 miles.

 

Nice one Choco, wrap up warm and loadsa coffee stops. Great idea Paul.

 

If I put on many layers I'll definitely feel like a tart. And 5 deg C is standing still. Maybe I might have to factor in the tart component and make it a 5degC windchill....I wouldn't want to end up like this...

Pls no HTFU comments...I'm sensitive...

 

Do we assume you had to get back home for Breakfast then... .

 

There's TONS of fun to be had in the rain! Have a read of Spin's articles on it (on here and his website), rain really doesn't change anything from a riding point of view unless you're ham fisted. The reduction of surface grip compared to the amount of said grip your average rider uses makes no difference.

Plus, if you're wearing your textiles: It rains, you stay dry and warm, less people on the road, bike looks cleaner! All good

 

I must be needing new textiles then...

 

Nah, I'd already had sausage and eggs that day.

 

Are you referring to us vertically challenged riders, or those with small equipment?

 

Ah, that counts me out

 

Sounds like a good idea. When you know dates I'll speak with BMW and see if they'll let me take out the s1000RR for the day - smaller bike and all that.

 

Is there a company that rents out minimotos for a day? Let's put everyone on an even playing field, yes?

God damn I'd love one of these to hoon up and down my apartment block.

 

A guy I work with has a few and races regularly at Heron park raceway, Lydd. On the Marsh.

 

I apologise. I am easily distracted by shiny objects.

Yes, to an open ride. No, it doesn't have to be on minimotos (even though that would be a hoot!).

Hanna, 1000 is a small bike? Now that's just showing off. (Good on you lady.)

 

I'd like to join in with this if free but am torn between bringing my 125 (very good fun for shopping trips) and making everyone slower because the poor thing has to work really hard to drag me along - and my normal bike. [Perhaps this is where the biking antenatal nurse says in soothing tones, "Whatever is right for you"]. I guess I used to be undecided but now I'm not so sure .

Count me in as an enthusiastic if unreliable supporter!

 

Not 'small', just smaller.