Sunday, 9 August huge Ducati/Ferrari event in Kent

[Paivi]

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/ducati-chat/27383-sunday-9-august-huge-event-kent.html

Guys,

Please read the above thread about this event that Ducatisti.co.uk have just been invited to, due to personal contacts.

I'd like to extend the invite to UKMOC, so we'd get as many Ducatis there as possible, and as many exotic ones as possible.

I'll update as soon as I get any more news.

Paivi

[jimbo696]

As you know, I am planning to be there......

[J.P]

Seems like a very nice idea for a Sunday out.

[Paivi]

I'm now not organising this, as I'm following the advice of many and 'moving on', by leaving the Ducati community.

I'll inform the Groombridge & Ferrari clubs that they should talk to DOCGB instead; hope they can carry on organising a Ducati attendance.

[Stafford]

Is this the real Paiivi or a con to get us all ride to Kent for no reason?

[jimbo696]

Paivi,
What is going on..... are you really leaving the Ducati community?

[Paivi]

Paivi,
What is going on..... are you really leaving the Ducati community?
Yes. Time to see see what the real world looks like. Never mind, eh, Gromit. :gromit:

I'll pass this thread to whoever from DOCGB wants to take over the organising. If nobody volunteers, maybe Ferraris will just have the event for themselves. Should be a good day anyway, but obviously better if Ducatis were involved.

[jimbo696]

I don't know who advised you to 'move on' but I hope you are making the right decision for you?
If you need someone from the forum to get involved with the organising, I am happy to put my hand up....

[Pomp1]

I'm now not organising this, as I'm following the advice of many and 'moving on', by leaving the Ducati community.

c'mon..this is not how Italians do..

[Paivi]

Boing...

The event is still going ahead, so could people please put some names down, so they'll know how many to expect.

I'll start, so please copy & paste...

Paivi

[fatbloke]

put me down for it

[Albie]

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter :D
Albie
Jim 696

[jimbo696]

Cheers Albie.. I am defo in...

[Funkatronic]

a festival of italian noise machines so close to home, be rude not to
besides, its gauranteed to annoy the misses :idea:

count me in :thumbsup:

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic

[ryanhorton1973]

Count me in too !:thumbsup:

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic
ryanhorton1973:D

[Diego]

This looks good. Nice 1.

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic
ryanhorton1973
Diego

[Albie]

This looks good. Nice 1.

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic
ryanhorton1973
Diego

Thats better. No doubt we will get most of kent regulars

[Pomp1]

very likely to be there too..

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic
ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1

[Paivi]

I'm being hassled by the Groombridge people as they need to know how many people will be turning up for the BBQ they're throwing us...

So far, we've got from UKMOC:

Paivi
JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1

From Ducatisti (exluding the above)
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2

So, all in all, about 29 so far. We were hoping to get as many to turn up for this event as did for the Bristol fest, so we're still about 120 bikes short...

Feel free to add your name to the list.

Also, I know from the past that the Kenties suggested the Oakdene cafe for meeting point from where we'd ride down to Groombridge, but some other have said as the day clashes with the Brands BSB, it might not be that convenient traffic-wise. Could the Kenties please think about this and potentially think of another meeting place/two. We could always meet up in two separate places, and then ride to one local to Groombridge for mass regroup, no?

Ducati UK cannot provide anything for the event, as they're fully booked elsewhere, and ProTwins don't have a marquee or big screen or anything like that, so does anybody else have a good relationship with a dealer that might be interested in attending?

Ferrari are showing some F1 races on big screens throughout the day, so ideally, we'd have something similar, ideally showing the BSB live from Brands (if possible) or at least some exciting bike racing. Techies, get thinking...

[scrapps]

I'm being hassled by the Groombridge people as they need to know how many people will be turning up for the BBQ they're throwing us...

So far, we've got from UKMOC:

Paivi
JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
Scrapps

From Ducatisti (exluding the above)
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2

So, all in all, about 29 so far. We were hoping to get as many to turn up for this event as did for the Bristol fest, so we're still about 120 bikes short...

Feel free to add your name to the list.

Also, I know from the past that the Kenties suggested the Oakdene cafe for meeting point from where we'd ride down to Groombridge, but some other have said as the day clashes with the Brands BSB, it might not be that convenient traffic-wise. Could the Kenties please think about this and potentially think of another meeting place/two. We could always meet up in two separate places, and then ride to one local to Groombridge for mass regroup, no?

Ducati UK cannot provide anything for the event, as they're fully booked elsewhere, and ProTwins don't have a marquee or big screen or anything like that, so does anybody else have a good relationship with a dealer that might be interested in attending?

Ferrari are showing some F1 races on big screens throughout the day, so ideally, we'd have something similar, ideally showing the BSB live from Brands (if possible) or at least some exciting bike racing. Techies, get thinking...
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[kneedown]

when is this ?
i should like to join .
meet you

[SlowLearner]

I'm up for this on the tricolore if it's dry, 696 if it's not !

[2deano5]

This sounds good, and only down the road for me, include me please ;)

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic
ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
2deano5

[jimbo696]

kneedown,
9th August....

[gary tompkins]

Can't make it - on holiday in Iceland

[pegboy]

This sounds good, and only down the road for me, include me please ;)

Fatbloke Turbo Nutter
Albie
Jim 696
Funkatronic
ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
2deano5
Pegboy


I beleive the missus is away with the kids, so i am a free man and will ride, no idea where it is so will look it up now.

Diego want to meet and ride together, and anyone else from london area?

[Albie]

So far, we've got from UKMOC:

Paivi
JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
Scrapps
Pegboy

From Ducatisti (exluding the above)
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2

[Albie]

Pegboy


I beleive the missus is away with the kids, so i am a free man and will ride, no idea where it is so will look it up now.

Diego want to meet and ride together, and anyone else from london area?

Dont worry about where it is. We will get you there. We can guide you in somewhere on way .We was almost there this saturday on a ride. Its near Tunbridge Wells.

[pegboy]

Will have to pull out of this one, really gutted it was a tough choice, i managed to get longer holidays from work so now leaving on the 9th as the flights were alot cheaper.

[squiffything]

So far, we've got from UKMOC:

Paivi
JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
Scrapps
Pegboy
Squiffything (+ 1 - 3 others though not on dukes)

From Ducatisti (exluding the above)
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2

[Albie]

Be good to see you mate. I do believe I owe you a beer for tempting me to get an 1100. I actually blame you. Well done and thanks.

[Gadget]

So far, we've got from UKMOC:

Paivi
JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
Scrapps
Pegboy
Squiffything (+ 1 - 3 others though not on dukes)
Gadget

From Ducatisti (exluding the above)
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2

[kneedown]

put me down aswell

[BigOz]

It looks like I should have a clear day too so count me in.

Andy

[kneedown]

i shall be there to

[squiffything]

Paivi
Jim Shea
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65
Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2
thefuse
Lightning Boy
Robnobrakes

From UKMOC:

JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
Scrapps
Pegboy
Squiffything (+ 1 - 3 others though not on dukes)
Gadget
Kneedown
BigOz

The list is getting longer and we should have a good ride in I've updated the Ducatisti bit and added Kneedown and BigOz from here

[Grumpy]

Should be able to make this...count me in!

[DavidEJM]

Shame I'm in Holland so can't make it. Would have been a nice ride out too!

Have fun everyone and let the rest of us see some photos

[Paivi]

Guys, we're still missing a dealer to come up with demo (not for test rides) bikes, big screen and race tapes to compete with the F1 tapes the Ferrari guys are going to show.

If somebody knows a dealer, could you please check with them? Ducati UK are fully booked elsewhere, Ducati Ashford is closed down and ProTwins are coming in a private capacity. Anybody know anybody else?

[jimbo696]

We are planning to be at the Oakdene Cafe by 10.30: (www.oakdenecafe.co.uk)
(Those located in SE Kent are meeting around Brenley Corner at 9.30)

I think it will take us 30-40 mins(at least) to get to G'bridge from the cafe....down the B2016 then the A228 is probably the most direct route??.. So we will need to leave the cafe by 11ocl, 11.15 at the latest...

[Paivi]

Thanks for the update, Jim!

My participation is unlikely now, as the Ducati is not co-operating, and the Ferrari's not on the road either.

Even if I got a new battery for the bike, it won't help if I can't lift the bloody tank to replace it, and I'm running out of weekends to get the bloody thing recovered to a garage and to pick it up, so I'm going from the assumption that on the Sunday I'll be at home watching telly. Ho hum. Should have bought a Honda...

[Albie]

you also realise i cannot now participate. im very upset about this but nothing i can do, probs the only 1100 monster there as well. im not up for pillion as some have asked. i dont do pillion. i hope the other still mobile members dont come up with excuses now. please dont let the side down if your bikes ok and you are too.

what i wouldn't give to turn the clock back 2 weeks.

just started my bike up and wow even with baffles in sounds cracking. the tail tidys on and finished other than new smaller numberplate required to fit between cans and both oil cooler shrouds fitted. looks really nice.

if i can get there by car i will but carolines on holiday in wales next week.

[sieman]

Picking up my pearl white M1100S tomorrow from Pro Twins.

Albie—I’ll fly the flag for the new stylee at Brands. though I’m sure there’ll be others.

Hope you recover soon,

cheers,

Justin

[Edcase]

Paivi
Jim Shea
Douglas
Harriebird
Smartv11
Nuttynick
Topolino65
Ric7481
AndyH
Springer1
BigBikerGeoff
Sorted
Beano
G'n'T (2)
Habanero + 3
Nick1000 + 2
thefuse
Lightning Boy
Robnobrakes

From UKMOC:

JP
Fatbloke
Albie
Jim696
Funkatronic
Ryanhorton1973
Diego
Pomp1
Scrapps
Pegboy
Squiffything (+ 1 - 3 others though not on dukes)
Gadget
Kneedown
BigOz
Edcase

Anyone riding from South London?

[Edcase]

ignore this, see below ;)

[Albie]

Picking up my pearl white M1100S tomorrow from Pro Twins.

Albie—I’ll fly the flag for the new stylee at Brands. though I’m sure there’ll be others.

Hope you recover soon,

cheers,

Justin

Oh cheers Justin.. good choice of bike and colour.. Meet up soon yeah. thanks will be back soon as possible.

If you want tail chop get evotech kit. cheapest and best imho.

[Edcase]

Sorry ignore that, just seen this on ducatisti:

Sorry, ignore that, just seen this!

We are planning to meet at the Oakdene by 10.30: Welcome to the Oakdene Cafe website. The Oakdene Cafe is a traditional English transport cafe which serves generous portions of good home cooked food.
(Those located in SE Kent are meeting around Brenley Corner at 9.30)

I think it will take us 30-40 mins(at least) to get to G'bridge....down the B2016 then the A228 is probably the most direct route??.. So we will need to leave the cafe by 11ocl, maybe 11.15 at the latest...

[jimbo696]

Who is planning to meet at Brenley Corner at 9.30? I know there will be;
Scrapps.
Gary
Toni
Mark
Me....
...anyone else?

[jimbo696]

Here are the final arrangements for the G'bdg meet. (entry FOC for Ducati riders)

Oakdene Cafe at 10.30 for b'fast... http://www.oakdenecafe.co.uk/

We will be leaving there at about 11.15-30 and going to G'bdg...
I have arranged with Jill that we all meet up at the G'bdg gates and then we can go in 'en masse' to the parking area at 1ocl..
There will be lunch(3pm) and refreshments provided; and a bike beauty competition judged by the spectators. There is a nice prize being provided.

We will be parking on grass, so bring something to put under your sidestand...

http://www.groombridge.co.uk/

See you on Sun.....

[Albie]

I might be able to come done by car so hopefully see you guys there.

[scrapps]

Ok 9.30 at brenley corner it is then.i am looking forward to it..... must go and clean the bike then !

[Duke Konan]

I'll be there as well with the wife (pillion) and a mate on his 695. Will probably go direct to Groombridge though as there's little chance of me being up and out the door that early on a Sunday!

[squiffything]

I've popped it up on the Ducatisti site but in case anyone on here hasn't seen it I am riding down to the cafe with a few of the guys from Newmarket and picking up one or two on the way. If anyone round these here parts wants to join us then you are more than welcome just let me know Planning to meet at around 8.15 - 8.30 to set off by 8.45. BP garage at the top of Newmarket High Street

[Duke Konan]

Does anyone know if we'll need tickets?

[Paivi]

Ducati riders go in free, am just checking with the organisers to see if the non-Ducati friends have to pay, and if so, if they can apply a group discount. Will confirm as soon as I hear anything.

Jim: did Jill say anything about this when you met her?

[Duke Konan]

Nice.

We'll try to join at Oakdene (there're now 4 of us on two monsters) as it would be great to ride in with everyone. It'll also be my first time meeting up with people from this group so looking forward to it!

[Albie]

Ducati riders go in free, am just checking with the organisers to see if the non-Ducati friends have to pay, and if so, if they can apply a group discount. Will confirm as soon as I hear anything.

Jim: did Jill say anything about this when you met her?

can you find out how much too for me and caroline in our little ka

[Paivi]

can you find out how much too for me and caroline in our little ka
Is it a Ferrari Ka? :D

[Albie]

well its red lol

[scrapps]

I am bringing a pillion and would like to know if we need to pay for the second person...

i had a look at the web site and it looks great.:woot:

[Paivi]

I am bringing a pillion and would like to know if we need to pay for the second person...
Categorically, no. We're there as exhibitors, so get in free, irrespectively of the size of the family on the bike.

[kneedown]

hi
anyone surrey meet at boxhill first .just hope it is dry

[Murray Mint]

Is there going to be a place to store helmets and leathers as it looks like the sun is coming out to play.

[Paivi]

There is an office that we may be able to use, but no guarantees. I guess, this being our first time there, they're not really that knowledgeable about our needs....

[Paivi]

Nice sunny day here in Londinium.

As the Ducati's not playing ball, I'll be taking my other unreliable bike out, but as I'm just waiting for something else to go wrong with it, I'll be taking it easy at max 40mph, so I'll go straight to Groombridge. Should make it by 1pm if I leave now...

[sweetpea]

I am glad you did go in the end. Hope it was a good day.

Suze

[Albie]

It was a great day. Sorry I didnt bump into you. I was trying to meet anyone I didnt know.

We need to trace winner of best bike.

--03 ---

to contact me.

[Murray Mint]

It was a great day. Sorry I didnt bump into you. I was trying to meet anyone I didnt know.

We need to trace winner of best bike.

--03 ---

to contact me.

You'll find the owner of that machine over at the Ducatisti forum.

[Murray Mint]

By the way it was great day out and so nice to meet so many other like minded Ducati owners. I'm hopless with names so if we meet, good to meet you.

Murray and Bev

[Albie]

You'll find the owner of that machine over at the Ducatisti forum.

I have traced him and it was the Bostrom rep. All sorted and info passed on. Great day and great people. Man Diego's cans are sooooo loud. :D:D

[BigOz]

Just wanted to say thanks to Paivi, jimbo696 and others for organising things, I've been looking forward to the day and it was really enjoyable.

Andy

[kneedown]

i was looking forward to this day for a while 'this is the 4th time in 8 weeks of omnership this piece of crap has let me down and wrecked a weekend ''''in 12 years of having a honda never got let down once

[Diego]

Just wanted to say thanks to Paivi, jimbo696 and others for organising things, I've been looking forward to the day and it was really enjoyable.

Andy

second this!

[Paivi]

Great to see such a huge turn-out, thank you very much for attending and making the event very special. The Groombridge & the Ferrari peeps loved us and we've already been invited to come along next year. Apparently, we made the day with the racket we made. Well, when I say 'we', I obviously don't mean me, as my Ducati Vespa was being very quiet...

I decided to go straight to Groombridge rather than slow the group down, and had a fabulous ride, those Kent roads are just stunning, must visit that county more often! I only got back a few minutes ago as I did a detour via another county. A nice evening for a spin...

Huge thanks to everybody who came along, it was great to see so many different bikes. So many in fact that they ran out of food vouchers, as we'd only told them 70 would be turning up, but we had over 60 bikes come along.

[Pomp1]

thanks to all involved in organizing the event, which turned out excellent. Also, was great to put more faces behind the names.

[jimbo696]

What a brill day...thanks to Paivi and the Gbdge folks for organising such a good event...
There were at least 80 Ducs there and when they started up it was fantastic...
Looking fwd to the next one....

[Paivi]

What a brill day...thanks to Paivi and the Gbdge folks for organising such a good event...
There were at least 80 Ducs there and when they started up it was fantastic...
Looking fwd to the next one....
Same time next year, apparently, so put it in your diary already, folks! :woot:

[Pomp1]

some pictures from the day.. the number of people admiring the bikes and my limited skill/time as a photographer means the quality isn't the best. still, worth a look If any of you is interested in the ful size pics drop me a PM and I'll email them to you.
pictures link (http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/pomp_one/Ducati-Ferrari%20meeting%2009/?albumview=slideshow)

[jimbo696]

Pomp,
Was that you that rode back with us? I peeled off at Canterbury...

[Pomp1]

Pomp,
Was that you that rode back with us? I peeled off at Canterbury...

nope, I was with Diego..