The weekend is now behind us, and what a weekend it was. Thanks to everyone who took parts :)
See you on the next one !!!!!!
Last minute stuff
1. We're camping in a field - bring a sidestand puck!
2. For those travelling from the Southwest on Friday afternoon a few riders will be meeting at Severn View Services at 13:30-14:00.
3. Carry CASH. There's no cash machine at the Campsite or in Llangorse. While some places will accept cards, everywhere accepts sterling.
2. For those travelling from the Southwest on Friday afternoon a few riders will be meeting at Severn View Services at 13:30-14:00.
3. Carry CASH. There's no cash machine at the Campsite or in Llangorse. While some places will accept cards, everywhere accepts sterling.
Lunch and other stops
The planned main stops on the rideout will be:
Morning - 10.45
There will be an essential 20 minute fuel stop near Llanwrthwl before entering the Elan Valley, there are no filling stations in the Valley. There is a shop at the Texaco garage if anyone needs a snack or drink.
Lunch - 13:00
A 90 minute lunch stop has been planned at a popular biker meeting point on the seafront at Aberystwyth.
On the seafront There is a cafe serving (from memory) a wide selction of hot and cold filled baguettes, and hot and cold drinks. There are a number of other food options nearby, and public loos just up the road.
Afternoon - 15:40
In the afternoon we'll be stopping for an hour at another popular biker meeting point, the West End Cafe in Llandovery. Food, drinks and loos are availble here.
Timing is of course subject to change dependent on the number of riders, weather, volume of traffic, roadworks & mechanicals etc.
Morning - 10.45
There will be an essential 20 minute fuel stop near Llanwrthwl before entering the Elan Valley, there are no filling stations in the Valley. There is a shop at the Texaco garage if anyone needs a snack or drink.
Lunch - 13:00
A 90 minute lunch stop has been planned at a popular biker meeting point on the seafront at Aberystwyth.
On the seafront There is a cafe serving (from memory) a wide selction of hot and cold filled baguettes, and hot and cold drinks. There are a number of other food options nearby, and public loos just up the road.
Afternoon - 15:40
In the afternoon we'll be stopping for an hour at another popular biker meeting point, the West End Cafe in Llandovery. Food, drinks and loos are availble here.
Timing is of course subject to change dependent on the number of riders, weather, volume of traffic, roadworks & mechanicals etc.
Camping
Pre-booked camping for Fri 3rd & Sat 4th August at Lakeside near Llangorse is now FULL.
jamessunhill PAYMENT RECEIVED
sarah PAYMENT RECEIVED
eviltwin PAYMENT RECEIVED
valleyboy PAYMENT RECEIVED
Beenz PAYMENT RECEIVED
Zombie Jesus PAYMENT RECEIVED
Sosha PAYMENT RECEIVED
_Stretchie_ PAYMENT RECEIVED - NO LONGER ATTENDING
plowsie PAYMENT RECEIVED place being taken by Biker_Billy
hovis PAYMENT RECEIVED
squirrel_hunter PAYMENT RECEIVED
mac99 PAYMENT RECEIVED
Jester666 NO LONGER ATTENDING
An area has been reserved for us on the site. Shown here.
Those wishing to make their own arrangements for camping will find suggestions for alternative campsites on the sv650.org forums.
jamessunhill PAYMENT RECEIVED
sarah PAYMENT RECEIVED
eviltwin PAYMENT RECEIVED
valleyboy PAYMENT RECEIVED
Beenz PAYMENT RECEIVED
Zombie Jesus PAYMENT RECEIVED
Sosha PAYMENT RECEIVED
_Stretchie_ PAYMENT RECEIVED - NO LONGER ATTENDING
plowsie PAYMENT RECEIVED place being taken by Biker_Billy
hovis PAYMENT RECEIVED
squirrel_hunter PAYMENT RECEIVED
mac99 PAYMENT RECEIVED
Jester666 NO LONGER ATTENDING
An area has been reserved for us on the site. Shown here.
Those wishing to make their own arrangements for camping will find suggestions for alternative campsites on the sv650.org forums.
Route maps
The route maps are now available to download!
There are 3 route maps in total. In addition to the 163 mile main route there is also a medium and a short length contingency route, either of which which might be used in the event of bad weather (visibility in the Elan becomes an issue).
These contingency routes are not based on the main route at all, any decision to use these will be made on the day depending on conditions. Do not assume that if it is raining we will not do the main route as planned; come prepared.
A single self-extracting ZIP file containing the three maps can be downloaded here.
All maps are in Adobe .pdf format. The reader is free and can be downloaded here.
There are 3 route maps in total. In addition to the 163 mile main route there is also a medium and a short length contingency route, either of which which might be used in the event of bad weather (visibility in the Elan becomes an issue).
These contingency routes are not based on the main route at all, any decision to use these will be made on the day depending on conditions. Do not assume that if it is raining we will not do the main route as planned; come prepared.
A single self-extracting ZIP file containing the three maps can be downloaded here.
All maps are in Adobe .pdf format. The reader is free and can be downloaded here.
Personal Details
All riders are encouraged to complete this form and carry it with them somewhere where it can be found in the event of an accident.
Reverse Murphy's law states that if you've done this, it won't be needed.
Reverse Murphy's law states that if you've done this, it won't be needed.
The second man drop off system
We will be using the Second Man Drop Off System for this rideout.
This requires a Leader, a Tail ender, and the Riders.
The Leader, is familiar with the route, and follows it. He will point out to the first person behind him where to wait to be best positioned to mark each junction.
The Tail ender, is ideally familiar with the route also, but doesn’t have to be. They will stay at the back for the entire ride and will be pointed out at the beginning of the ride. (They may wear a fluro vest to make them more prominent). The tail ender is exactly that, everyone else stays in front of them, once the junction marker sees the Tail ender, approaching they should move off.
The Riders, wherever you need take a turn off, the first of the Riders behind the Leader, will stop to mark the way at the junction in a place prominent to the rest of the following group. Look for the second man, and proceed as directed. If you are that second man, stay in position until you can see the Tail ender approaching.
If any Rider decides to leave the rideout they must inform the Tail ender. This will avoid riders being sent off to find you. Bad Times.
A few safety points
Do not ride above your ability/limits. There will be a bike waiting for you at the next junction. There will be regular stops for a breather/fag break during which you can catch up safely.
Do not get pushed along by a faster bike behind you, move over and let them through. Equally do not tailgate another rider, leave plenty of room between you and the rider in front.
It's not a race and no-one will get left behind. Just because you can't see the bike in front doesn’t mean you’re going to get left behind. Take it steady, someone will be waiting somewhere.
Finally, absolutely no stunts.
This requires a Leader, a Tail ender, and the Riders.
The Leader, is familiar with the route, and follows it. He will point out to the first person behind him where to wait to be best positioned to mark each junction.
The Tail ender, is ideally familiar with the route also, but doesn’t have to be. They will stay at the back for the entire ride and will be pointed out at the beginning of the ride. (They may wear a fluro vest to make them more prominent). The tail ender is exactly that, everyone else stays in front of them, once the junction marker sees the Tail ender, approaching they should move off.
The Riders, wherever you need take a turn off, the first of the Riders behind the Leader, will stop to mark the way at the junction in a place prominent to the rest of the following group. Look for the second man, and proceed as directed. If you are that second man, stay in position until you can see the Tail ender approaching.
If any Rider decides to leave the rideout they must inform the Tail ender. This will avoid riders being sent off to find you. Bad Times.
A few safety points
Do not ride above your ability/limits. There will be a bike waiting for you at the next junction. There will be regular stops for a breather/fag break during which you can catch up safely.
Do not get pushed along by a faster bike behind you, move over and let them through. Equally do not tailgate another rider, leave plenty of room between you and the rider in front.
It's not a race and no-one will get left behind. Just because you can't see the bike in front doesn’t mean you’re going to get left behind. Take it steady, someone will be waiting somewhere.
Finally, absolutely no stunts.
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