Anyone fancy a run to Norwich....

[The Kevlar Kid]

May 7th - Veloce open day - Norwich

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Come to Norfolk, its flat and smells of animal poo.

Bring a strand of wheat to chew, straw will be provided for seating and theres a prize for the Ducat that can plough the most fields in a day.

Don't know any more than that, but there is an open day, its at Veloce dealers in Norwich. It'll be open all day as is tradition for an open day and being a Ducati dealers there'll probably be some Ducati's there to look at too, in an open day kind of way?

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At the moment (pending decent weather) it appears to be me and possibly StuartG.

Others???

Doc, Runningman, PeteS4, Chappers, Chris, Madhatter, Cereberus - usual suspects

[Chappers]

I can go but need to be back in CMK by 5pm as I start my pub shift at 6pm :(

What sorta time we planning on leaving? Where we likely to be meeting?

[stuartg]

I'm supposed to be somewhere else that day but think I can change it. I can meet anywhere but suggest we might want to end up meeting Chappers + anyone else in MK + go on from there. A 9ish meet would suit me getting back at a reasonable-ish time in afternoon.

[russell]

I ve got my monster booked in there at the end of the month for its anal service, only 15 minutes away from me very handy.
They seem rather polite chaps very helpful.

See you there.

[Nonnie]

Hi Russell, it's anal service eh?

Suffolk Squadron here, see you there! We was only joking about the animal poo, no, we weren't actually but it does smell, you know that!

Hope to see you there!

[The Kevlar Kid]

I can meet anywhere but suggest we might want to end up meeting Chappers + anyone else in MK + go on from there. A 9ish meet would suit me getting back at a reasonable-ish time in afternoon.

Sounds good to me....

Anyone else?????

[Chappers]

Pete has just suggested maybe we meet mega early and take a ride up to Yarmouth, have some fish n chips and an ice-cream then meet up with others in Norwich - thoughts please :)

[The Kevlar Kid]

Yarmouth sounds good to me.

Depends what you call mega early though........ :o

[Nonnie]

Hello friends

Suffolk contingency plus some Essex will probably be at Veloce about 11 ish. Added more to the original post about this too re food and raffles etc.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=11813

[Chappers]

Yarmouth sounds good to me.

Depends what you call mega early though........ :o

Pete said leave for 8-8:30amish :eek: ...oh yeah, just realised that you don't do mornings :lol: :twisted:

[The Kevlar Kid]

Stuart suggested 9ish, so I guess 8.30 would be ok - but I guess I could make 8am if everyone else is up for it - christ, I'm gonna be half asleep.

Oh, just thought of something, does anybody know the way or how long it will take????

I guess I'd better get my back tyre sorted out this weekend / next week then......

[Chappers]

Stuart suggested 9ish, so I guess 8.30 would be ok - but I guess I could make 8am if everyone else is up for it - christ, I'm gonna be half asleep.

Oh, just thought of something, does anybody know the way or how long it will take????

I guess I'd better get my back tyre sorted out this weekend / next week then......

You still haven't given me tyre details, I'm in Huntingdon this Sunday so could collect if the price I get from John is good enough, then you just need to get it put on.

Pete know's the way, was saying it's a couple of hours.

[paul620sie]

MK to Norwich... its approx 110miles. It takes me 2 hours in car so long as traffic is OKish, never been on my bike.

*MK to Bedford (via M1 j13)
*Bedford bypass (dual carraigeway)
*Bedford to Cambridge via Barford (speed camera x 2), st ives, cambourne (then speed camera) Cambridge bypass / A14
*Cambridge to Mildenhall (dual carraigeway)
*Mildenhall to Thetford
*Thetford to Norwich (dual carraigeway)

You may turn off A11 before Norwich baypass to get to new Ducati Dealers (checkout thier web site for local map)

Hope this helps, Paul

[stuartg]

Didn't realise there was 2 8.30's in 1 day. It'll be a whole new experience. I have to say it is dependant on weather though. No way am I getting my bike too dirty it'll take a month to clean. Weather permitting I don't mind whether we do Yarmouth or just Norwich, whatever.

[peteS4]

bottom line on this one is i feel like stu, if its just a little damp then fine but there aint no way i'm riding 3 hours in the rain to eat a soggy ice cream on a wind swept beach to then stand in an empty showroom cos no one came due to the rain to then ride 3 hours home in the rain...... if its gona be nice then great, if not.......... i'm getting back in bed

[The Kevlar Kid]

You still haven't given me tyre details

Tyre is now sorted - £115 for a BT014 170/60ZR17

I just let Universal's do it as they're local and its no grief - which is always worth a few quid to me.

MK to Norwich... its approx 110miles. It takes me 2 hours in car so long as traffic is OKish, never been on my bike.

Thanks mate.

No way am I getting my bike too dirty it'll take a month to clean.

Normally I'd take the ****, But having seen what a work of art your bike is, I fully sympathise with that. It must take some dedication to keep all that polished ally looking like that.

if its just a little damp then fine but there aint no way i'm riding 3 hours in the rain to eat a soggy ice cream on a wind swept beach to then stand in an empty showroom cos no one came due to the rain to then ride 3 hours home in the rain...... if its gona be nice then great, if not.......... i'm getting back in bed

Pete - your no fun mate......

Seriously though, couldn't agree more. If it's pissing with rain - I'm staying at home... I'll keep an eye out on the weather forecast. Mags (Mrs Kevlar) is definately now coming - having bought a new helmet for the occasion yesterday. Just hope I don't slow you down too much as she beats me up if I go too fast.

[Chappers]

Hopefully Ruffnex (Dale) will be coming if not I think he's gonna show his face at Protwins.

[madhatter]

Sounds good to me....

Anyone else?????

I need to check when I get home tonight, but if I'm not double booked, I'm up for it! :D I am also happy to meet up somewhere along the way between MK and Norwich, can someone let me know what way you will all be coming across country and I'll meet up.

Please note: I've only got internet access due to some jiggery-pokery between 1.00pm and 1.30pm each day :mad: , so if you've got my mobile number then text me or call me if you wish. Alternatively Chappers has my work e-mail address. ;)

[The Kevlar Kid]

can someone let me know what way you will all be coming across country and I'll meet up.

Hmmm, have to sort this out early next week when we have a handle on the weather.

Hope you can make it Steve.

[Runningman]

I would join you boys and girls for this, but I think it clashes with the pro-twins day that I was rather looking forward to.

Hope to see you ALL at the National rideout on Sunday.
r

[Nonnie]

Hello Runningman. Pro Twins thing is the next day (Sunday) and I'm hoping to maybe get there too. If not, then at least the Ace cafe. Veloce's thang is in the Saturday!

[peteS4]

martin, protwins is on the sunday and we are going to that as well mate

[madhatter]

Hmmm, have to sort this out early next week when we have a handle on the weather.Hope you can make it Steve.

Mate! I think they sold waterproofs at the Flitwick Open Day as well.. ;) :lol: :lol: . Once we have an idea of the weather and who is going, I'll tie up with Bucks to see who is coming over from that direction.

So, who is a possible for Bedfordshire, other than Kevlar and Myself? :cool:

Chris? Martin? Mumsie? Dutchman? Tom? Any other takers? :confused:

[Runningman]

Blimey! a post from the Beds rep; welcome back to the WWW Steve.

I will probably come to this (is that fence wide enough?) and sacrifice the pro-twins run, which is the next day (thank you nonnie)

Ps I've never been to Norwich; do they still do the "Sale of the Century" there?

[Nonnie]

Ps I've never been to Norwich; do they still do the "Sale of the Century" there?
Nah, but they do Trish now. Bring back Nicholas Parsons. Is he dead though?

Norwich is very nice, has 365 or so pubs and probably as many churches. Says a lot! Swardeston is just outside Norwich but I'm going there after and I'm sure my chap (former Norwich lad) will give you a quick guided tour. There will also be several DSC Norwichers there too.

[Runningman]

[QUOTE=Nonnie]Nah, but they do Trish now. Bring back Nicholas Parsons. Is he dead though?

I think he's still around. I think he still appears on "I'm sorry, I haven't a clue" on radio 4. (if you can in fact "appear" on the radio, but you know what I mean)

Looking forward to being escorted around Norwich by your old chap.

[emily's driver]

Looking forward to being escorted around Norwich by your old chap.

Runningman, less of the "old" please! (no only joking) I'd be happy to show you around Norwich. As Nonnie says there are a plethora of good watering holes to choose from and plenty of churches should anyone feel inclined to repent their sins for whatever reason, but the town centre is literally only fifteen minutes from Veloce's place so it's no bother if you want a guided tour ! Nonnie and I are heading that way after the open day anyway so you are more than welcome to tag along, or anyone else for that matter. Look forward to meeting you on Saturday and I hope the weather holds. Incidentally, I will be the very rusty rider so it wont be difficult to spot me, seeing as I havent ridden my bike in what seems like an age now!!

[BlueHaze]

... I'm sure my chap (former Norwich lad) will give you a quick guided tour

The barefaced cheek of it - openly admitting fratenising with those from the otherside of the border.
Clearly passport control at Diss are not doing their job!

With the right minded people on the bench I'm sure that you could be done on the charge of supporting an illegal. :)

[madhatter]

Blimey! a post from the Beds rep; welcome back to the WWW Steve.

Yep still here and twice as ugly! But having real bad internet access problems! :mad:

Still out on the bike lots, off to the Isle of Wight this weekend for a four day bike rally, which was pre-paid, booked up and unfortunately then clashed with UKMOC events.

Still, the weather is improving so hopefully I'll see more of you guys out on the road in the next few months and I'll get the monthly Beds Meeting rolling again at the Embankment Hotel in Bedford.... :burnout: :burnout:

[Chappers]

I'll get the monthly Beds Meeting rolling again at the Embankment Hotel in Bedford.... :burnout: :burnout:

Remember - any days other than Wednesday or Friday evenings as I work please me dear :)

Have a gooden this weekend and see ya soon :burnout:

[Nonnie]

The barefaced cheek of it - openly admitting fratenising with those from the otherside of the border.
Clearly passport control at Diss are not doing their job!

With the right minded people on the bench I'm sure that you could be done on the charge of supporting an illegal. :)
First of all I am shocked there is another one here in Ipswich! Hurrah! We have to meet up, perhaps for the Veloce run then? Wow!
Now, he only went there for work so you could look at it like he took it off the locals and that makes it ok yes?!
Really hope to meet you soon.

[Chappers]

Weather permitting myself and PeteS4 will be defo going and plan on meeting at 8am @ McDonalds, Hockliffe and then heading onto Gt Yarmouth and then onto Veloce for around 12:30pm.

[stuartg]

Hi Chappers. Sounds ok to me. Must emphasise "weather permitting" though. Been naughty though, haven't cleaned bike since last run to On Yer Bike open day. Never mind I'll clean it next Sunday eh?.............maybe!!!

[emily's driver]

Clearly passport control at Diss are not doing their job!

With the right minded people on the bench I'm sure that you could be done on the charge of supporting an illegal. :)

Well, Im not sure about Nonnie supporting an "illegal" but I have for my sins been in front of the bench twice (only?!) and both times was for some, lets just say "spirited" riding of my bike. Im normally very well behaved...honest!

[madhatter]

Weather permitting myself and PeteS4 will be defo going and plan on meeting at 8am @ McDonalds, Hockliffe and then heading onto Gt Yarmouth and then onto Veloce for around 12:30pm.

Heelo, Ive jusd abowt recovard from all the beeer I dranc at the weakend. :)

If you are meeting at Hockliffe at 8am, what way are you going to Yarmouth (as it would be silly for me to come all the way over there, just to drive back past Ampthill on the way for a paddle!

Still hoping to be able to make it (although engine oil leak seems to be getting drippier), but just me as Mrs Madhatter has other "domestic type thingies" to do of a girlie nature! :D

[Chappers]

Heelo, Ive jusd abowt recovard from all the beeer I dranc at the weakend. :)

If you are meeting at Hockliffe at 8am, what way are you going to Yarmouth (as it would be silly for me to come all the way over there, just to drive back past Ampthill on the way for a paddle!

Still hoping to be able to make it (although engine oil leak seems to be getting drippier), but just me as Mrs Madhatter has other "domestic type thingies" to do of a girlie nature! :D

Haven't got as far as planning a route yet me dear, was kinda hoping Pete would come up with a good route what with him being out on the roads everyday :rolleyes:

[The Kevlar Kid]

plan on meeting at 8am @ McDonalds, Hockliffe

Sounds good to me.

However, as Mags is joining me I'll be sporting the 'Gay' saddle.

Also due to a problem with them lovely insurance people, I've had to ditch the loud cans and put the standard ones back on (for now), but this means the centre stand doesn't retract properly, making spirited cornering a no no (especially with extra ballast on the back), so I could be in for a slow ride - you may have to leave me behind. (Mags beats me up if I go too fast anyhow :D ).

Anyone got a spare sidestand I can borrow / buy???

[Chappers]

Sounds good to me.

However, as Mags is joining me I'll be sporting the 'Gay' saddle.

Also due to a problem with them lovely insurance people, I've had to ditch the loud cans and put the standard ones back on (for now), but this means the centre stand doesn't retract properly, making spirited cornering a no no (especially with extra ballast on the back), so I could be in for a slow ride - you may have to leave me behind. (Mags beats me up if I go too fast anyhow :D ).

Anyone got a spare sidestand I can borrow / buy???

Bet you won't be behind...it'll be me as usual :lol:

I've gotta bring my camera with me as I'm desperate to get a pic of the 'gay' saddle :bunny: :D

[The Kevlar Kid]

I've gotta bring my camera with me as I'm desperate to get a pic of the 'gay' saddle :bunny: :D

Oooooh, you know what it looks like......

No need to embarass me further....

Gay saddle, standard cans and a centre stand, sexy it aint.... :eek:

[Chappers]

Oooooh, you know what it looks like......

No need to embarass me further....

Gay saddle, standard cans and a centre stand, sexy it aint.... :eek:

Well, maybe if you pulled your finger out and got Mags' bike back on the road you wouldn't have to put the 'gay' saddle on....hmmmmmmmm?! :rolleyes: :lol:

[paul620sie]

Can you let me know what route your taking from Hockliffe. There's a chance my plans for Saturday morning will be cancelled and I could join you guys for the first part of the journey before diverting to my real destination.

I'll confirm nearer the time, when i know your route and weather forecast (I don't have any water proofs !).

Cheers, Paul

[The Kevlar Kid]

Can you let me know what route your taking from Hockliffe. There's a chance my plans for Saturday morning will be cancelled and I could join you guys for the first part of the journey before diverting to my real destination.

You just want to have a laugh at my dodgy seat (possibly the ugliest ever to grace a monster :lol: ) as well, don't you.....

No worries, We'll post the route up on here, see you then....

Well, maybe if you pulled your finger out and got Mags' bike back on the road you wouldn't have to put the 'gay' saddle on....hmmmmmmmm?!

You'll be pleased to here it now has an immaculate back wheel, sprocket and brake drum (yes, a drum) bolted onto the frame, making the back end complete. Just the front end and the engine to work on now then.... :D

[Chappers]

Pete/Rob or anyone - please get a route posted on here as you don't want me to do it after the 3 Trees fiasco with Tom :o who knows where we'd end up :(

[The Kevlar Kid]

Probably best leave that to Pete as he knows his way around (and I'll be at the back anyhow) :D .

Paul620sie put some directions on earlier (near the begining of this thread), but the begining probably needs embelishing to ensure we pick everyone up....

[madhatter]

....you don't want me to do it after the 3 Trees fiasco with Tom :o who knows where we'd end up :(

Don't we just turn right at Tesco's and then look for the Pier?..:D

Still somewhat concerned about the amount of oil I seem to have lost between Ampthill, the Isle of Wight and back to Ampthill, and the damn weather won't cheer up enough for me to get in the garden and see where it's coming from.. :mad: Initial weather indications look promising for Saturday, so fingers crossed, when someone agrees a route over.....

Incidently, at one point on Sunday I was following Mrs Madhatter on the M25, doing 85mph in the fast lane and she was still pulling away from me to cut back in with the rest of the group in the middle lane... :eek: ....bloody irresponsible speed freak females and their flashy motorbikes!!!

[Chappers]

Incidently, at one point on Sunday I was following Mrs Madhatter on the M25, doing 85mph in the fast lane and she was still pulling away from me to cut back in with the rest of the group in the middle lane... :eek: ....bloody irresponsible speed freak females and their flashy motorbikes!!!

Woohoo Elli...you go gal! :bunny: :lol:

Shame she won't be coming on Saturday, I was really looking forward to seeing her out and about and not being the only one trailing along at the back of the ride up :(

[Chappers]

Don't we just turn right at Tesco's and then look for the Pier?..:D


This time I'm gonna write 'L' on my left hand and 'R' on my righthand :o

[madhatter]

Woohoo Elli...you go gal!.... Shame she won't be coming on Saturday, I was really looking forward to seeing her out and about....

Sorry H, looks like I need to try and locate the source of this oil leak, before it spreads over the rear tyre and dumps me off the bike. No candy floss for me at Yarmouth now.. :( ...hope those of you who do make it have a great one. See you all over the next couple of weeks at the local meets.

MH.

[peteS4]

i know its basic but what do you want from me !!!!!!!!!!!! i thought hockliff for 8, leave after a coffee and a pee....... head to woburn and then clophill........ up the A6 to the bedford bypass........ towards the A1 and then cambridge,............ once on the A14 you keep going till you pick up the A11......... that takes you to norwich,.......... and 25 miles past is great yarmouth.......... its a lot of main roads but as robs gota ride like hes on a vmax it may be the best way......... anyone wana suggest a diff way

[The Kevlar Kid]

Sounds good to me.....

See you at 8.00....... :D

[Paranoid Dave]

See you in the morning Guys and Gals.

[OgriUK]

any room for a newbie an g/friend?


if so we'll be leaving peterborough earlyish so may be best to see you there

[benson]

Hello comrades :cool: - will do my best to haul my ass out of bed and onto the bike for tomorrow and wee you at Veloce - printing out directions as I type - hope to be there for midday ish depending on traffic and bun stops!!! :D
Happy weekend - thank god it's Friday, :bunny:
Rachel

[paul620sie]

i thought hockliff for 8, leave after a coffee and a pee.......

OK, if its not raining I'll be there before you've finished your coffee and will join your for the first leg (to St Ives) before heading back to MK.

cya in the morning, Paul

[stuartg]

I cant pretend that 8.00 sounds ok but I will be there with a friend who is a fellow Ducati rider, a 750ss. I tried to convert him to a Monster but no go unfortunately.
See you tomorrow guys, fingers crossed for the weather eh?

Stuart

[peteS4]

ok, its 8am and will wait till 830 for anyone who sleeps through the alarm......... please remember though, if its pissing down and grey skies..... dont look for me, i'll be back in bed, i take it the same for you guys too

[paul620sie]

Well I'm up *yawn*, the sun is out so I'll be there, see you in 45mins.

[paul620sie]

The MK crew are on thier way to Norfolk.

We met up about 8.00 (except Pete S4... he was late !) and set off at 8.30 for swede-bashing country. I rode as far as Bedford then had to head back home (stuff to do at home today).

Hope you all have fun today.

[Nonnie]

nice to meet you today! did anyone actually win that 999? hope u all managed to stay dry.
i off to pub for medicinal purposes. :D

[benson]

Great run there :cool: , somewhat bloody horrid run back!!! :mad: Hail stones the size of I don't know whats/whose :eek: so I too am off to imbibe therapeutically large amounts of alcohol and hope that the feeling returns to my nose before too long! :p

Grand to meet folks, drool over bikes and have a nice time!!! See you all again soon I hope- I like Norfolk, it maybe a bit flat but hell it's pretty - hurrah!!!!!
:burnout:

[peteS4]

paul. i was late because chappers wouldnt get out of bed this morning, i had to pull the duvet off and hide it to get her up. as for the ride home....... we were totally wet through within 5 mins of leaving..... didnt have the sun above us till newmarket. i thought it was a really good day though, even if the bike shop was a little on the small side, not sure about tomorrow...... will wait and see

[The Kevlar Kid]

We met up about 8.00 (except Pete S4... he was late !)

You're not going to live that one down Pete :D :lol: :D

Great run there , somewhat bloody horrid run back!!! Hail stones the size of I don't know whats/whose

You're not kidding, soaked through and cold, nipples like bullets :eek: - and then it starts hailing, **** that hurt - lumps of hail exploding on your visor so you can't see and an inch of water on the roads - then the lightening started.

Still, stopped for a cup of hot chocolate (with cream and a flake) and the sun stayed with us all the way home after that. A real enjoyable day all in all. :burnout:

Oh yeah, class bandage Nonnie....

Who were the geezers taking photo's????? Any going on here???

Nice to meet a few new faces as always.....

[peteS4]

hey rob...... what a ride home..... i found myself laughing under my visor in a mad crazy fool kind of way... hayley finishes work in about 20 mins so i'm treating her to a hot bubble bath and india take away as she was a block of ice still when she went to work at 6

[OgriUK]

sorry we missed it.
was raining an hailing this morning in peterborough.
then the sun came out so we wethe twelve instead of the monnie as its much more crap weather friendly(fairing, heated grips, doesnt chuck water all up karens back etc :D )
was raining hard before we got there so we stopped at a tea hut, then when we got to sunny hunny it hailed so we parked under the pier an i hid behind a concrete stanchion while karen acted as bait to try to ensnare a traffic warden(they love ticketing bikes there)so's i could tip him over the sea wall but there was none about.. ;) :D

a good day though all told, glad you all got back safe as did we, weather pretty bloody harsh on way home :eek: :eek: