March 14th - Wootton Bassett

[uksurfer]

Anybody who wishes to go to this must register by February 15th to gain access to the base.
we can sort out meeting point etc at next meet

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

martin

[forresterone]

Already signed up and registered ...Registration ID: 4354 , thats one hell of alot of bikes, its gonna be one slow ride to bassett, but hey hell of a good cause

[walpole68]

Already signed up and registered ...Registration ID: 4354 , thats one hell of alot of bikes, its gonna be one slow ride to bassett, but hey hell of a good cause

Jeff,hows life on 3 cylinders?

[forresterone]

Life is GOOD !!!....hows you? have you managed to modify your bike anymore ?

[walpole68]

Life is GOOD !!!....hows you? have you managed to modify your bike anymore ?

Done a few little bits,but running out of bits to buy now,well tastefull ones anyway! Plus have moved to Wroughton so been busy with that.Being local now will have to meet up for some rides out when the weather gets better.

[Stafford]

Already signed up and registered ...Registration ID: 4354 , thats one hell of alot of bikes, its gonna be one slow ride to bassett, but hey hell of a good cause

I got a mail through but no Registration id? Should I of?

BTW just had a look there are over 5500 bike registered on this :thumbsup:

[rollo22]

Registered and details confirmed

[forresterone]

Done a few little bits,but running out of bits to buy now,well tastefull ones anyway! Plus have moved to Wroughton so been busy with that.Being local now will have to meet up for some rides out when the weather gets better.

Wroughton, not far from me then, definately have to meet up for some ride outs , was out and about briefly just before Xmas, a tad chilly mind.

[forresterone]

I got a mail through but no Registration id? Should I of?

BTW just had a look there are over 5500 bike registered on this :thumbsup:

Hi stafford, i received a thanks for submitting your details email, followed by a registration confirmation email, with registration id, think that arrived a day or two later....

[uksurfer]

I got a mail through but no Registration id? Should I of?




i just did the thing at the bottom of the page and put in my email address instead of bike reg, and it emailed me my registration no. '4473'

[kippax_ffl]

Already signed up and registered ...Registration ID: 4354 , thats one hell of alot of bikes, its gonna be one slow ride to bassett, but hey hell of a good cause

Slow ride? - Shouldn't take you long from your house !

[Liz]

I've registered! A very good cause and no excuse as I only live about 10 miles from Wootton Bassett!

[rollo22]

Pay on the day

[Liz]

Pay on the day

Read it properly now!!

[DaffyDuc]

Both booked in and wrist bands pre-purchased.

We were just saying that 6000+ (approx number when I booked just now) bikes at Leigh Delamere is going to cause mayhem. And there is still two weeks for people to book in!!

The flyer talks about 1000 bikes riding through Wootten Bassett, hmmm, 6000+ could bring the town to a standstill for quite a while if our experience of RTTW is anything to go by.

[Gerry]

I'll be on the Vespa ......

[NattyBoy]

Hmmm..I regsitered but I havent heard anything else ?

[LouSCannon]

It might have gone to your junk mail folder... at the bottom of the registration page you can put your email address in to check your registration. Caught me out too...

[desmo]

Me & Roz have just registered for this event.
Will get to Leigh Delamere services just after 10am
Should be a good event if the weather is ok.

[scrapps]

I am thinking about poping over from sunny kent for this event anybody from kent or london fancy going ?

[desmo]

Blimey!!!
Just looked at the web site & the numbers are getting huge!!
Nearly 7000 bikes & 10,000 pillions registered with a fortnight to go before registration closes.
If the weather is good, they are going to have big problems with such big numbers.

[forresterone]

Nightmare Chaos potentially, do hope wiltshire finest are going to provide an escort else it will take hours just to get off the M4 round JCT16's 4 sets of traffic lights bfore the the Bassett turn off, might be wothwhile packing a packed lunch just in case

[LouSCannon]

Can't wait!

[Grumpy]

Registered No 5622!
Better make sure the petrol tanks full!!

[Liz]

Hi stafford, i received a thanks for submitting your details email, followed by a registration confirmation email, with registration id, think that arrived a day or two later....

I've got the "thanks for submitting you details" email (done on the 30th Jan). Still no registration confirmation email! Maybe they're just really overwhelmed!

[DaffyDuc]

I registered myself and Mel, he's had confirmation - twice, me?...nada. Got our wristbands though

[uksurfer]

I am thinking about poping over from sunny kent for this event anybody from kent or london fancy going ?

i think theres a group going from the oakdene via clacketts lane etc, if you got facebook, look under the discussions tab, it shows where everyones meeting from the start :-)

[chris yeatman]

all signed up, see u all there!!!

[Liz]

Number 6206!

[Grumpy]

Might be an idea to arrange our own meet point and then travel on to the services.
As some of you guys are more local than me! any suggestions?

[uksurfer]

i think thats a good idea, i'm leaving with a group from Rownhams in southampton at 9.30 so would hope to be there at 11.00

[Liz]

Might be an idea to arrange our own meet point and then travel on to the services.
As some of you guys are more local than me! any suggestions?

Give me some thinking time - I feel another 'breakfast meet' coming on for some of the Kent clan! ;)

I'll probably need an escort to help me pick the bike up everytime I drop it! How about I just go pillion? :rolleyes:

[DaffyDuc]

Has anyone looked at the Afghan Heroes site today?
10,000+ bikes registered and they've temporarily suspended registration because of the overwheming response!!

They can't possibly accomodate that many at Leigh Delamare! This could be very interesting, especially if we all need the loo and a cuppa.

[LouSCannon]

Excellent, should be a laugh!

I'm sure if it rains they'll get a lot less turning up!

No doubt the popularity is from Wootton Bassett being in te news recentley, and people are keen to show their support.

[uksurfer]

I could be wrong but as per Daffy Ducs post
'Registrations have been temporarily suspended due to overwhelming support'
so if your not registered by now, you might not be able to :(
the organisers are working hard with police and army etc according to there facebook page, maybe the start/finish point could be moving....

[DaffyDuc]

The site today says the ride will not be going on any stretch of the motorway! I wonder if they've moved the meet point to Buckley Barracks (was RAF Hullavington) and we'll ride cross country.

[uksurfer]

Evidently there is a place very nearby which is being looked at, maybe its there then?
Theres a month to sort it out so i guess we'll find out soon enough

[DaffyDuc]

How will they check on the day that the 10,000 riders have registered? one man and a clip board? I can just smell the local cadet forces being pinged for Sunday duty.

I've got nifty work to do that day. Get up at 0300hrs Pick Daughter up from Gatwick, flight due in 0530, hope it's not delayed. back in car by 0630, back home 0930 (possible strobe effect with average speed cameras on M3), change, on bike - to meeting point.

[Liz]

Evidently there is a place very nearby which is being looked at, maybe its there then?
Theres a month to sort it out so i guess we'll find out soon enough

My house? :chuckle::chuckle:

[uksurfer]

that will be alot of bacon then.........:mand:

[Liz]

that will be alot of bacon then.........:mand:

Oooer! :eyepopping:

[Stafford]

Best get me pinney on then :D

[LouSCannon]

Not sure how many of you are following the updates, seems they've got too many people for the site to manage (No surprise there)...

The ride still has full support however, just plans may change a bit: http://www.facebook.com/afghanheroes/posts/331794991557

If you guys are meeting up I'd like to come down pretty early and meet up somewhere, maybe along one of the other motorway routes?

[Liz]

Best get me pinney on then :D

Yep, I guess so! ;)

[uksurfer]

Not sure how many of you are following the updates, seems they've got too many people for the site to manage (No surprise there)...

The ride still has full support however, just plans may change a bit: http://www.facebook.com/afghanheroes/posts/331794991557

If you guys are meeting up I'd like to come down pretty early and meet up somewhere, maybe along one of the other motorway routes?

which way are you coming from?

[LouSCannon]

It's sorted cheers chap, gonna stop over on the Saturday and tag along with Grumpy and Rollo on Sunday morning.

Looking forward to my first UKMOC outing of the year! :) Hope we all find eachother in the crowd!

[chris yeatman]

It's sorted cheers chap, gonna stop over on the Saturday and tag along with Grumpy and Rollo on Sunday morning.

Looking forward to my first UKMOC outing of the year! :) Hope we all find eachother in the crowd!

can always pm phone numbers :thumbsup:

[uksurfer]

might be best if try and meet somewhere first and go as a group? :idea:

the lot i was going with from Southampton are leaving at 8.30 now, so i might give them a miss!

[Liz]

might be best if try and meet somewhere first and go as a group? :idea:

the lot i was going with from Southampton are leaving at 8.30 now, so i might give them a miss!

UK, you know where I am - if you want meet here that's fine - I'll need an escort to pick the bike up! :rolleyes:

[Gutsy]

Hi, I.m registered too. No. 4645. Martin, please don't leave me behind! If the 28th is at least 4 degrees warmer than at the mo, then I'll brave the Basingstoke breakfast - meet again at Stocbridge at 10.00?

[uksurfer]

Don't worry Gutsy, you'll be with us!! Yep 10.00 on the 28th will be fine!

What time would we have to be at yours Liz to get to services or other meet point on time?

Have we any ideas of numbers yet?

Cheers

[walpole68]

Dont make too many plans as it may not be at Wotton Bassett any more due to more than 10000 bikes signed up.They are looking into another location.

[LouSCannon]

Doh!

Why can’t we use RAF Lyneham?
Originally when the organisers approached the MOD the maximum anticipated number of bikes was 2000. As RAF Lyneham is an operational airbase, 10,000+ bikes on-site is impossible.

http://blog.afghanheroes.org.uk/2010/02/11/wootton-bassett-ride-faq/

[DaffyDuc]

I'm out - they've limited it to the first 10,000. I registered at around 6,000, Mel got a number I didn't. Left it a few days then registered again and I'm around 10300.
Oh well, I have to be at Gatwick at 0600 hrs so perhaps I'll be too exhausted anyway.

[Grumpy]

Hope we all find eachother in the crowd![/QUOTE]

I'll have The Times rolled up under my arm with a red carnation pinned to my leathers!:biggrin:
Altranatively we could wear our UKMOC beanes?

[chris yeatman]

Hope we all find eachother in the crowd!

I'll have The Times rolled up under my arm with a red carnation pinned to my leathers!:biggrin:
Altranatively we could wear our UKMOC beanes?[/QUOTE]

or t-shirts, if ur brave :cool:

[uksurfer]

i'll be on a monster....... :idea:

[Grumpy]

i'll be on a monster....... :idea:

Thats a bit obvious!!!:mand:

[uksurfer]

maybe Liz will open house with chef Stafford for us all? Ride down together then :ukm:

[Stafford]

Thats a bit obvious!!!:mand:

Are you going to be on yours then? :eyepopping:

[uksurfer]

An announcement… and at last it’s great news!

All the agencies (Police, MOD & Local Authorities) have come together to make the Mother’s day ride through Wootton Bassett possible.

The ride will now start within the Hullavington Airfield nr Buckley army barracks (A429) and all of the 10331 registered riders will pass through Wootton Bassett before dispersing. All registered riders will soon receive (by email) full instructions/documentation of the route, arrival / leaving times, a proof of registration and the method by which we are going to get this many riders through a small Wiltshire village safely and without causing total gridlock.

We absolutely understand how difficult it must be for those that missed registration however must ask non-registered riders NOT TO ATTEND; As this poses a major threat to fellow bikers who would be at very high risk if left stationary on the M4 motorway as a result of any of the local junctions becoming blocked.

We must stress that ONLY REGISTERED RIDERS will be able to go on the organised ride.

[rollo22]

This is Great news
Just need to sort out our meeting point first

[uksurfer]

are you coming to Nelsons? maybe try to get some ideas together from the 'locals'

[Grumpy]

Are you going to be on yours then? :eyepopping:

If i've finished tarting her up......yes! Otherwise, guess which bike i'll be on!?:scratch:
One of them needs a new battery, does that help narrow it down??!!:biggrin:

[Liz]

maybe Liz will open house with chef Stafford for us all? Ride down together then :ukm:

I'm happy for you to meet here and we can have our UKMOC convoy to Hullavington. :biggrin:

Good news with the most recent annoncement just awaiting the email with the route etc.

[uksurfer]

10 0'clock ish at yours Liz, how fars the place from you?

[Liz]

10 0'clock ish at yours Liz, how fars the place from you?

It's about 14 miles - half hour ride according to Autoroute. It could depend however on whether they organise the ride by sections of registration number? No idea until we all get our emails!

[rollo22]

This is on there face book page
The map and directions for ride out


http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.afghanheroes.org.uk%2F20 10%2F02%2F19%2Fwootton-bassett-ride-route-info%2F&h=f2f27787dbe0aaf39bb0b403d9e5f41c

[uksurfer]

seems like its complicated....

[LouSCannon]

Just follow the crowd! Hope this is the last of the snow going over that area this week... rain wind and cold I can cope with, snow and ice however not so keen! :)

[Liz]

seems like its complicated....

I suppose the most sensible way they could organise a staggered start and rideout would be by your registration number on the run?

[uksurfer]

i think there doing a first come first ride for 2000 at a time starting at 11 am :scratch:

[Liz]

i think there doing a first come first ride for 2000 at a time starting at 11 am :scratch:

Oooer! What worries me, looking at the route, is that it is all back roads and will be very slow and probably full of potholes! Also, where it brings you out, at the bottom of the High Street is a very steep hill! Are they going to close the High Street and make it one-way, because if not, it could be a real problem for 2000 bikes at a time! I think I will go last, only 10 miles to get home anyway!!!

[desmo]

I think I might give this one a miss, I registered for the original ride when it was at sensible numbers & meeting at Leigh Delamere.
I have been following developments since they realised that they will be swamped with bikes & started to have second thoughts about the route.
I think it will be at best a very slow crawl on crappy roads with lots of start / stop riding which will possibly overheat the engine or cook the clutch.
Shame really as it's for a very good cause.

[Liz]

I think I might give this one a miss, I registered for the original ride when it was at sensible numbers & meeting at Leigh Delamere.
I have been following developments since they realised that they will be swamped with bikes & started to have second thoughts about the route.
I think it will be at best a very slow crawl on crappy roads with lots of start / stop riding which will possibly overheat the engine or cook the clutch.
Shame really as it's for a very good cause.

I might be with you on this one Desmo and just make a donation instead.

[uksurfer]

you can't liz, cus 10,000 bikers are coming round for bacon butties! :thumbsup:

[Liz]

you can't liz, cus 10,000 bikers are coming round for bacon butties! :thumbsup:

That's fine, they can still come!!! :chuckle:

[Stafford]

In that case I'm gonna need a bigger pinny!

[Liz]

In that case I'm gonna need a bigger pinny!

And some rear footpegs!

[rollo22]

Could bring a roll of spin wrap

[uksurfer]

And some rear footpegs!

Why?????? :dizzy:

[Grumpy]

Liz, i've still have the pillion pegs on my Griso, if that helps.:thumbsup:

[rollo22]

To keep Stafford all squeaky clean

[Liz]

Liz, i've still have the pillion pegs on my Griso, if that helps.:thumbsup:

Well it will if you're taking your Griso!

[uksurfer]

i take it Liz your looking for a ride to this rather than going on your own bike? :look:

[Liz]

i take it Liz your looking for a ride to this rather than going on your own bike? :look:

I am! I won't be able to ride it myself, I haven't got the confidence! :rolleyes: So, who's got a spare pillion seat?

[uksurfer]

maybe i could be tempted to take my seat cover off, then put my pegs back on? :scratch:

[Liz]

maybe i could be tempted to take my seat cover off, then put my pegs back on? :scratch:

I wouldn't want to put anyone to any trouble, but I would appreciate a lift! :)

[Grumpy]

No probs Liz, the seats there on the Griso if you would like a lift.:mand:

[Liz]

Thanks James - UK's gonna give me a lift!

I'll do a reccie from here to Hullavington next weekend to find out how long it will take to get there from my house - autoroute says about 14 miles, 30 minutes. We can then decide a meeting time here and go together. It'll make more sense than trying to meet there among 10,000 bikes!

[Gilps]

Thanks James - UK's gonna give me a lift!

I'll do a reccie from here to Hullavington next weekend to find out how long it will take to get there from my house - autoroute says about 14 miles, 30 minutes. We can then decide a meeting time here and go together. It'll make more sense than trying to meet there among 10,000 bikes!

I like the road from Lyneham to M4 J17, the one that goes through Christian Malford.

[uksurfer]

i have recieved my email to 'check in' at a time to get to Hullingtonwotsit. Anyone got any ideas of what time to arrive, as a group, i have a feeling that if you don't choose a time and make it you might not go on the run. :scratch:

How about we go maybe for a 10 am meet at Liz's and then a booking for 11-12?

[Stafford]

Fine by me :bunny:

[chris yeatman]

should be ok but will let u know

[Liz]

i have recieved my email to 'check in' at a time to get to Hullingtonwotsit. Anyone got any ideas of what time to arrive, as a group, i have a feeling that if you don't choose a time and make it you might not go on the run. :scratch:

How about we go maybe for a 10 am meet at Liz's and then a booking for 11-12?

Martin, that's fine by me, you're giving me a lift anyway and Stafford can cook the bacon sarnies before we leave!

:biggrin:

[Rally]

A fixed time definately has to be agreed by all wanting to ride together as we all have to register the same time. I have only just checked the site out!
I'm not sure if it's going to let me change my registration number and bring the Monster i have just bought rather than the trumpet.

[uksurfer]

A fixed time definately has to be agreed by all wanting to ride together as we all have to register the same time. I have only just checked the site out!
I'm not sure if it's going to let me change my registration number and bring the Monster i have just bought rather than the trumpet.

good luck Rally :ukm:

[LouSCannon]

I'm mobile for work at the moment and not had a chance to look at the link... do I need to do anything soonish?

EDIT: Ok, just looked, we going for the 11-12 then? 900 left at the mo

[Rally]

Righto, 11 - 12 it is then.
I'm glad about that, as that gives me time to sober up from the rugby win we will hopefully have in Murrayfield the evening before. I won't get home from there til 2am, so my eyes may be looking a little jaded! You have been warned.......

[rollo22]

My email arrived today
Will book 11-12 slot

[walpole68]

Booked my slot.

[uksurfer]

Thats Liz and I booked for the 11-12, pass printed!

[chris yeatman]

all booked!!!! and got pass

[Grumpy]

booked! bring on the bacon butties!!!

[Liz]

Righto, 11 - 12 it is then.
I'm glad about that, as that gives me time to sober up from the rugby win we will hopefully have in Murrayfield the evening before. I won't get home from there til 2am, so my eyes may be looking a little jaded! You have been warned.......

Well, I suppose if you're going to bring your new Monster, you'd better meet some of us!! I'll pm you my address!

Booked my slot.

If you want to meet with us here, just let me know!

Thats Liz and I booked for the 11-12, pass printed!

Cheers Martin!

booked! bring on the bacon butties!!!

STAFFORD, HELP!

Can we start a list of who will be meeting at my house so that I know how much bacon to buy? :eek:

[chris yeatman]

Can we start a list of who will be meeting at my house so that I know how much bacon to buy? :eek:


me, me, me, me, me, me,

[uksurfer]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman

[LouSCannon]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon

[Stafford]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook

[walpole68]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68

[forresterone]

booked 11 -12 also, might bump into you at hullavington

[Rally]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally

[NattyBoy]

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally

[Grumpy]

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy

[rollo22]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo

[Liz]

[QUOTE=Stafford;341634]Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo

Yep, meet here, and 'The cook's' cooking!! :biggrin:

[Rally]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo

Liz, What can I bring, smoked or plain bacon, HP sauce, etc. I'm pretty close so let me know?

[scrapps]

Me too.
I will bring the orange juice !

[Gutsy]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo
Scrapps
Gutsy - good one Liz - queen of bacon butties in Wilts. When I registered the 11 -12 slot was closed so could only book on the 12 - 1 p.m.

Liz, What can I bring, smoked or plain bacon, HP sauce, etc. I'm pretty close so let me know?

[Liz]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo
Scrapps
Gutsy - good one Liz - queen of bacon butties in Wilts. When I registered the 11 -12 slot was closed so could only book on the 12 - 1 p.m.

Liz, What can I bring, smoked or plain bacon, HP sauce, etc. I'm pretty close so let me know?

Hun, gate-crash! Unsmoked bacon of course!!! I ain't queen of bacon butties, I'm the queen of opening the door! Stafford is the 'king' of cooking! ;)

[Liz]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo

Liz, What can I bring, smoked or plain bacon, HP sauce, etc. I'm pretty close so let me know?

I knicked some sachets of HP from George Whites LOL!!

[uksurfer]

Meeting at Liz's (copy and paste please)

uksurfer
chris yeatman
LouSCannon
The cook
Walpole68
Rally
Grumpy
Rollo
Scrapps
Gutsy

Me and Chris and Gutsy are meeting at 9 am at Stockbridge!
Would you like us to bring anything Liz?

[chris yeatman]

Would you like us to bring anything Liz?

r bring me bike!!!!! :chuckle:

[Rally]

I knicked some sachets of HP from George Whites LOL!!

Liz,
Let me know if you want me to bring some bacon or rolls over. I have to go by Morrisons on the way to you anyway. I also nicked some HP sauce sachets from Moto services this week on the M4!
Looking forward to it.

I was a bit saddened by the negative publicity it got today on the local radio though, people against it and trying to stop it as they don't think it is right for bikers to support the cause. They then interviewed a biker and he put our side over pretty well. Good on ya mate!

[LouSCannon]

as they don't think it is right for bikers to support the cause.

W...T...F...?!

It's a public show of support... I need to stop now before I get too angry first thing in the morning.... :twak:

[walpole68]

local papers show pictures of hells angels types with horns on there crash helmets ! and they say we dont want the hairy bikers here ! just because we ride bikes doesnt mean we are not normal people who do care about the war in afgan.

[Liz]

Nobody needs to bring anything except themselves and their bikes - I'll provide the food and hopefully Stafford will cook!

Already grateful to Martin who is going to give me a lift cos I'm too wimpy to ride myself! :o

I've only heard positive comments - 10,000+ bikes? We're there to support, not cause trouble. Living locally, I think the people of Wootton Bassett will know that and not object to the ride. They've done enough to support the repatriation ceremonies and I'm sure will support the fact that this will raise a huge amount of money for our 'Afghan Heroes'.

Get your five pound notes ready for Sunday!

[chris yeatman]

yay the suns out for us all. :banana:

[walpole68]

Suns out in Swindon. yesterday so many bikes about with people staying at the local hotels,it's going to be a mad day.

[Gerry]

I'm there too ! i'm on silver GTS250 vespa ..

[scrapps]

Good luck to all taking part I hope it all goes well and you have a great day.
Good to see such support for our troops.

[NattyBoy]

morning guys - I can't make it for the bacon but I'd like to hook up with you at hullavington - I'm in the 1100 slot. My numbers 07801045465

[Pomp1]

you guys have fun and fly the flag!

[rollo22]

Great day out good to see you all again. Big thanks to Liz and her galley slave for the buties.
Grumpy and I decided not to do the full run out he had to head off for Essex.
Hope everybody had a good one after we got split up.

[walpole68]

Thanks Liz for breakfast rolls,good day,the waiting around was a pain but the ride out was really great,shame we got split up though.

[Oily Fingers]

saw this on Sky News today!!
well done to all who took part and showed there support!

[chris yeatman]

just got back from the ride, wot a day!!!
bacon buttys (cheers liz, and the cook)
martin (for the ride to liz)
and hello to the new faces, good to meet u all.
cheers
chris

[LouSCannon]

Finally back home in Manchester... defrosting with pizza on it's way...

Great to meet a few new faces, and thanks to Liz for the hospitality... hope everyone else gets home safe and had a good day... one of my highlights was the run up to the A419, cracking roads after being stopped for so long!

Really was something special, to be on the receiving end of such patriotism!

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Afghanistan-Motorcyclists-Ride-Through-Wootton-Bassett-To-Honour-Troops-And-People-Of-The-Town/Article/201003215573525?lpos=UK_News_Top_Stories_Header_2&lid=ARTICLE_15573525_Afghanistan:_Motorcyclists_Ri de_Through_Wootton_Bassett_To_Honour_Troops_And_Pe ople_Of_The_Town

Will post up what few pictures I got tomorrow... for now sofa and F1 on the iPlayer calls!

[Rally]

Thanks from me also to Liz for her hospitality and bacon rolls and more importantly, the black coffee! Great to meet everyone, just got to try to remember all the real names now!

It was a very emotional day when we did eventually get to Bassett high street. I hope everyone had a safe trip home.

[uksurfer]

Cracking day out, not sure where everyone went at the base and the lines of doom...
Hope you all got home safe, thanks to the 'cafe' in Calne, coffee and bacon butties when we arrived! Cheers to the Chef
nice to meet Rally and Louscannon, and Grumpy on his Griso and Walpole with his carbonised 1100, bumped into 'old' club member foresterone on his triple.

Next stop - Brooklands :mand:

Sorry Nattyboy, just got your message, hope you had a good one!

[chris yeatman]

lovely ice cream :thumbsup:

[Albie]

Well done guys.

[Liz]

A great day! Thanks Martin for the 2-up! Sorry I wimped out on riding my own bike(s)! It was a shame we got split up but Martin, I, Chris, Stafford and Rally managed to meet back at mine for a well deserved cup of tea/coffee and then the ice cream van came round - 99's and double 99's with sauce!!!!

Hope everyone got home safely.

Liz
xx :biggrin:

[Albie]

A great day! Thanks Martin for the 2-up! Sorry I wimped out on riding my own bike(s)! It was a shame we got split up but Martin, I, Chris, Stafford and Rally managed to meet back at mine for a well deserved cup of tea/coffee and then the ice cream van came round - 99's and double 99's with sauce!!!!

Hope everyone got home safely.

Liz
xx :biggrin:


How did you like the extra power Liz. Did he have the corbin seat on or a standard one. Corbins better for pillion.

[Liz]

How did you like the extra power Liz. Did he have the corbin seat on or a standard one. Corbins better for pillion.

Hi Albie, I think Martin had the Corbins seat on - OMG it was so slippery! I got on at one stage and nearly fell off the other side - lucky my feet could just about touch the ground!

Gutsy, I hope you got home ok? We saw you riding out with another group - sorry we all got separated!

BTW, thanks to the 'cook'!

[BluprintZ]

Well done to all that attended.

There are some pics of the event on: http://www.rossendaleonline.co.uk/showthread.php?p=215115&posted=1#post215115

This is a forum i am a member of, from where i was born and lived for 33 years, before i moved to North Wales.

G ; ) :thumbsup:.

[Gilps]

Well done you lot. I'm sure I saw Giler on Five news last night too.

[NattyBoy]

Awesome day on the 888. I got caught in a sea of black and chrome and it stuck out like a sore thumb !!

I really wasnt expecting that. I couldnt believe the amount of people (young and old - there were even the contents of a couple of old peoples homes emptied out!) at the side of the roads clapping and cheering with flags and banners on the route in, and the cars coming the other way flashing their lights and sounding their horns ! The high street was great but I enjoyed the ride in much more.

Probably rates in the top 3 biking experiences Ive had over the last 21 years.

I'm the first to moan about the state of this country and I'm not particularly patriotic, but I felt proud to be british yesterday.

Sorry I missed you guys - tried to make it for the butties but had to do the mothers day breakfast in bed thing with the kids !

[giler]

Well done you lot. I'm sure I saw Giler on Five news last night too.

Were they in my en-suite watching me trying to isolate a leaky pipe then:hissy:

[LouSCannon]

I'm the first to moan about the state of this country and I'm not particularly patriotic, but I felt proud to be british yesterday.


Felt exactly the same, kinda restored my faith in this country a little bit...

[Gilps]

Were they in my en-suite watching me trying to isolate a leaky pipe then:hissy:

There's someone out there looks just like you, same lid and pretty face:mand:

[LouSCannon]

Flickr Pool from the day: http://www.flickr.com/groups/afghan_heroes/pool/

[Gerry]

Phew .... that was emotional ....

In case you're still confused Nat .... I was on the vespa .... nice to see you !!!

Nice 888 you got there ....

As I was trying to explain ... S2r may end up with a dry clutch ... not sure yet.

[Grumpy]

Hi guys, finally got to the 'puter.

Thanks for a great day out. :D
Thanks Liz for the coffee and butties.:D

Sorry I had to dash off, but lets say the ride back to north essex was frustrating! road works on every major road (thats no exageration! M4, M404. M25,A1) the only roads with no road works where the minor A roads!! 3 1/2hrs to get home.:Furious:

Good to meet some new faces, plus catch up with some I already know.Hopefully will see you guys soon as the weathers improving.

[DaffyDuc]

Quote:
Originally Posted by NattyBoy

I'm the first to moan about the state of this country and I'm not particularly patriotic, but I felt proud to be british yesterday.
---------------------------------------------------
Felt exactly the same, kinda restored my faith in this country a little bit...
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We were registered but eventually couldn't make it, very disappointed. Have you been on the RTTW? Same sort of thing but with a service at the memorial to stop and gather your thoughts. Another really worthy cause and registration opened at the beginning of March. A group ride up perhaps?

[Liz]

Hi guys, finally got to the 'puter.

Thanks for a great day out. :D
Thanks Liz for the coffee and butties.:D

Sorry I had to dash off, but lets say the ride back to north essex was frustrating! road works on every major road (thats no exageration! M4, M404. M25,A1) the only roads with no road works where the minor A roads!! 3 1/2hrs to get home.:Furious:

Good to meet some new faces, plus catch up with some I already know.Hopefully will see you guys soon as the weathers improving.

No probs James! Sorry you had a 'slow' ride back. Hope to see you soon.

Quote:
Originally Posted by NattyBoy

I'm the first to moan about the state of this country and I'm not particularly patriotic, but I felt proud to be british yesterday.
---------------------------------------------------
Felt exactly the same, kinda restored my faith in this country a little bit...
----------------------------------------------------

We were registered but eventually couldn't make it, very disappointed. Have you been on the RTTW? Same sort of thing but with a service at the memorial to stop and gather your thoughts. Another really worthy cause and registration opened at the beginning of March. A group ride up perhaps?

Hi Deb,
Sorry you couldn't make it! There was a lot of hanging around but tbh, it was worth it! I loved every minute!

And thanks again to UKsurfer for giving me a lift cos I was too wimpy to ride my own bike!

[uksurfer]

it was a pleasure Liz, if not a bit slippery for you :)
leather trousers next time!

[Albie]

A poem written by my daughter. Relevant kind off. Touched me anyhow.

The Silent Ranks

I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens.
But I am in the military in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. salutes I do not give.
But the military world is the place where I live.

I'm not in the chain of command, orders I do not get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I cannot forget.
I'm not the ones who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line.
But my job is just as tough. I am the one that's left behind.

My husband is a patriot, a brave prideful man
and the call to serve his country, not all can understand.
Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me.

I love the man I married. Soldiering is his life.
But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Military Wife

By Kim
Daughter of Albie

[Liz]

it was a pleasure Liz, if not a bit slippery for you :)
leather trousers next time!

But that would have to be the 'Power Ranger' suit!!

A poem written by my daughter. Relevant kind off. Touched me anyhow.

The Silent Ranks

I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens.
But I am in the military in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. salutes I do not give.
But the military world is the place where I live.

I'm not in the chain of command, orders I do not get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I cannot forget.
I'm not the ones who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line.
But my job is just as tough. I am the one that's left behind.

My husband is a patriot, a brave prideful man
and the call to serve his country, not all can understand.
Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me.

I love the man I married. Soldiering is his life.
But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Military Wife

By Kim
Daughter of Albie

That's really sweet! My oldest is now in the Navy - he met some of UKMOC yesterday before the ride!

Jim - he is not allowed a bike!!!!

;)

[DaffyDuc]

No probs James! Sorry you had a 'slow' ride back. Hope to see you soon.



Hi Deb,
Sorry you couldn't make it! There was a lot of hanging around but tbh, it was worth it! I loved every minute!

And thanks again to UKsurfer for giving me a lift cos I was too wimpy to ride my own bike!

Hi Liz,
Had to pick daughter up from Gatwick at 0610 hrs, so bit knackered. Also son taking bike test at end of month so wanted to go out with him to get more miles under his belt, good opportunity to scrub my new tyres in as well. Come up to the RTTW in October, bikes meet at Drayton Manor then ride to the National Memorial, brilliant day. Can buy food, drinks etc whilst waiting for ride to start, loo's provided as well!
Plenty of bikes to see and the memorial is fantastic. Spitfire flypast last year.
Got to get the girls ride together this year, if only to get the picture for the calendar!!

[chris yeatman]

gutsy wheres tho's pics u took?

[uksurfer]

gutsy wheres tho's pics u took?

i got them on email, i'll upload them tomorrow mate if gutsy can't :thumbsup:

[LouSCannon]

Jim - he is not allowed a bike!!!!

;)

Told me he'd booked his DAS already........

[uksurfer]

Heres some pictures of the day that were taken

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Uksurfer/Wootton%20Bassett/?albumview=slideshow

[Liz]

Hi Liz,
Had to pick daughter up from Gatwick at 0610 hrs, so bit knackered. Also son taking bike test at end of month so wanted to go out with him to get more miles under his belt, good opportunity to scrub my new tyres in as well. Come up to the RTTW in October, bikes meet at Drayton Manor then ride to the National Memorial, brilliant day. Can buy food, drinks etc whilst waiting for ride to start, loo's provided as well!
Plenty of bikes to see and the memorial is fantastic. Spitfire flypast last year.
Got to get the girls ride together this year, if only to get the picture for the calendar!!

Hi Deb, that sounds a great idea - keep me posted!!

Told me he'd booked his DAS already........

Oh no he didn't!! LOL!

Heres some pictures of the day that were taken

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Uksurfer/Wootton%20Bassett/?albumview=slideshow

Great photos!

Thanks Gutsy!

[chris yeatman]

good pics, and a good day!!!

[Liz]

Good pics, especially, Chris 'THIS IS MY BIKE' Yeatman!

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[chris yeatman]

Good pics, especially, Chris 'THIS IS MY BIKE' Yeatman!


happy days :D

[Liz]

happy days :D

Got that pic on my desktop at work!!! :biggrin:

[Grumpy]

Got that pic on my desktop at work!!! :biggrin:

Thats a bit scary Liz!!:mand:

[chris yeatman]

Got that pic on my desktop at work!!! :biggrin:

nice bike innit. :mand:

[uksurfer]

just recieved this today, as many should have,


Dear Bikers,

Wow guys what an amazing, emotional and moving day.
We have adopted this as our official annual ride - Afghan Heroes and Julia Stevenson have aleady begun the planning, so will see you all again next year.

Thank you for all your support and help in making yesterdays ride so amazing, we were absolutely amazed with the response from the Biking community us mums have never been kissed by so many bikers we and Afghan Heroes are very proud to be associated with you Bikers, we do hope we can together put on more events, we are already looking at a Rally in June of this year.

Our boys and girls would be rocking up there with the biggest smiles on their faces. You were absolutely fantastic and did them proud and we thank you for that.

We are having Afghan Heroes flags made and what would be nice is if everybody could fly one from their homes and their bikes, yesterday through you bikers we showed our troops that we were behind them now let's fly are flags as a nation and show the government solidarity.

We were very sorry that we ran out of wrist bands, unfortunately the Chinese customs seized some of them and wouldn't let us get them out of the Country in time.

If you click the following link and log in with your email address and bike registration (the same ones you registered for the event with), you can request your event wristband, as well as registering to allow us to claim Gift Aid which means that for every £1 you donated, we can claim 28p from HMRC (Inland Revenue); helping your donation go further. The current total for money raised on the day is £90,177.80, but with your help and gift aid this will pass the £100,000.

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

Some of you heard the song Fields of Green which was written and sung by Classical Tenor Tim Pitman on Sunday at the ride. We are hoping to get this to number one to raise more funds for our Troops please help us achieve this by texting "Track heroes" to 83262 (Texts cost £1, which includes operator revenue share. plus standard network rate. UK only).

We are also having a DVD of the event which should be available in the next week or so, please keep your eyes on the web site.

People are also asking about the T Shirts and the official patch to commemorate the day.

The T Shirts are being done by sales@fingerprints-tees.co.uk
Contact: Dave Norton

The official patch is being done by - paulfe1@hotmail.com
Contact: Paul Ferguson

Once again we thank you all for all your help and support and we will see you all again soon.

Denise Harris

Afghan Heroes


Afghan Heroes Ltd

Unit 1, Wayside, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. BA4 6QW.

[LouSCannon]

I thought the picture down the side was impressive...

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/images/bikeraerial2010.jpg

[DaffyDuc]

I thought the picture down the side was impressive...

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/images/bikeraerial2010.jpg

That is fantastic!

[Grumpy]

Found this on you tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Efw4Q6XbE

[Liz]

just recieved this today, as many should have,


Dear Bikers,

Wow guys what an amazing, emotional and moving day.
We have adopted this as our official annual ride - Afghan Heroes and Julia Stevenson have aleady begun the planning, so will see you all again next year.

Thank you for all your support and help in making yesterdays ride so amazing, we were absolutely amazed with the response from the Biking community us mums have never been kissed by so many bikers we and Afghan Heroes are very proud to be associated with you Bikers, we do hope we can together put on more events, we are already looking at a Rally in June of this year.

Our boys and girls would be rocking up there with the biggest smiles on their faces. You were absolutely fantastic and did them proud and we thank you for that.

We are having Afghan Heroes flags made and what would be nice is if everybody could fly one from their homes and their bikes, yesterday through you bikers we showed our troops that we were behind them now let's fly are flags as a nation and show the government solidarity.

We were very sorry that we ran out of wrist bands, unfortunately the Chinese customs seized some of them and wouldn't let us get them out of the Country in time.

If you click the following link and log in with your email address and bike registration (the same ones you registered for the event with), you can request your event wristband, as well as registering to allow us to claim Gift Aid which means that for every £1 you donated, we can claim 28p from HMRC (Inland Revenue); helping your donation go further. The current total for money raised on the day is £90,177.80, but with your help and gift aid this will pass the £100,000.

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

Some of you heard the song Fields of Green which was written and sung by Classical Tenor Tim Pitman on Sunday at the ride. We are hoping to get this to number one to raise more funds for our Troops please help us achieve this by texting "Track heroes" to 83262 (Texts cost £1, which includes operator revenue share. plus standard network rate. UK only).

We are also having a DVD of the event which should be available in the next week or so, please keep your eyes on the web site.

People are also asking about the T Shirts and the official patch to commemorate the day.

The T Shirts are being done by sales@fingerprints-tees.co.uk
Contact: Dave Norton

The official patch is being done by - paulfe1@hotmail.com
Contact: Paul Ferguson

Once again we thank you all for all your help and support and we will see you all again soon.

Denise Harris

Afghan Heroes


Afghan Heroes Ltd

Unit 1, Wayside, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. BA4 6QW.

Martin, make sure you get my wristband too!

[Liz]

Thats a bit scary Liz!!:mand:

No, it's brilliant! I go onto my desktop to open a new application, and instead of looking at the pic of my bke for 5 minutes, I look at you lot for a few seconds and think f**k, I'd better get on with some work!!!!! ;) ;) ;)

BTW, you know I don't mean it - the Power Ranger suit is going to have to come out soon with this warm weather!!! :chuckle:

[Liz]

Just been listening to the news, and another fatality today :( I'm so glad we did the ride and I really hope that our monetary contributions will help in some way..............

[chris yeatman]

Just been listening to the news, and another fatality today :( I'm so glad we did the ride and I really hope that our monetary contributions will help in some way..............

im sure they will liz