Tunnel Run, 2012

[Grumpy]

Plans are afoot folks. The issue is timing, because its a busy year all round on the biking front(The Weekender, WDW, MOB and thats just the larger events!)

To this point I am planning to organize a tunnel run on SUNDAY 8TH OF APRIL. That is easter sunday.

As on the last run, which we held late afternoon, we became seperated as a group,because of this I am proposing we hold the run in the morning, say 10am meet to leave at 10.30am.
Last year we managed over 20 bikes, lets see if we can make it more!

Usual meet point, south side of Chelsea Bridge.

Please add your name to the list so we can get an idea of how interested.

Grumpy
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[bex]

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[Musty]

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[Kato]

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musty
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[pegboy]

Will be in Italy over that period, shame could have tested my new exhaust!!!

[Qba]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
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[uksurfer]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?

[Grumpy]

uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?


Probably in the Soho area, as before!

[Altaian]

Plans are afoot folks. To this point I am planning to organize a tunnel run on SUNDAY 8TH OF APRIL. That is easter sunday.

Last year we managed over 20 bikes, lets see if we can make it more!

I am proposing we hold the run in the morning, say 10am meet to leave at 10.30am.

Usual meet point, south side of Chelsea Bridge. Probably finish in the Soho area, as before!

Please add your name to the list so we can get an idea of how interested.

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Altaian

[Grumpy]

Bumpiedy bump

[Stafford]

Bumpiedy bump

If you bump it to a different weekend I could make it.

[Char]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian

[MOB_Sven]

[QUOTE=Char;415714]grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven

[Sirc]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc (question mark on health now - still hope to make it)

[Saint aka ML]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss

[markystar]

Can anybody guide me in/escort me to the bridge ?! New to London ( Dalston ) I get bloody lost everyday walking let alone riding !

[Capo]

:idea: Satnav

[markystar]

No satnav , no top box , no panniers and no arm signals

[Saint aka ML]

No satnav , no top box , no panniers and no arm signals

If I am going then we can meet in greenwich?

[Musty]

No satnav , no top box , no panniers and no arm signals

Do you even have arms... that is the question? :biggrin:

[markystar]

Nice one saint .. Arms Musty .. Only just , have to keep em well tucked in round Hackney or I am certain loose em one way or the other !

[Diego]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego

[mrbryanmarshall]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...

[Zak]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...

Zak - if weather is decent and its warm enough, roughly what time does it finish?

[Sirc]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak

[rollo22]

Zak,
From memory it take a couple of hours at least its an AM start

[Kato]

And 2-3 days to get your hearing back..............:biggrin:

[Kato]

Seems I pressed the button twice

[Grumpy]

Can anybody guide me in/escort me to the bridge ?! New to London ( Dalston ) I get bloody lost everyday walking let alone riding !

I drop into London past Dalston, we could meet up if it helps?

[Dirty]

Sounds brilliant. I'm a definate maybe due to work sadly.

[Funkatronic]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic

markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town

[Dinkybiker]

Ummm, Tunnel Run?, I'm guessing you ride through a Tunnel, but where and is it just a round trip?

[Saint aka ML]

Ummm, Tunnel Run?, I'm guessing you ride through a Tunnel, but where and is it just a round trip?

All tunnels in london

[Dinkybiker]

Aahhhhh, Blackwall, Rotherhithe ...etc, hummm have you a rough guestimate of time this takes?

[Dirty]

I'm guessing Blackwall, Rotherhithe, Limehouse Link. Do you make it out to Dartford?

[Kato]

Aahhhhh, Blackwall, Rotherhithe ...etc, hummm have you a rough guestimate of time this takes?


Last time we did it, took a couple of hours, then we decended on a nice little cafe in soho to reflect on how daft we all are to be getting up to teenage antics :spin::spin::D

Very silly, lots of noise, great fun:ukm:

[Zak]

Zak,
From memory it take a couple of hours at least its an AM start

Ok, cool well as long as its a good day I'll be there, will prob do a weekend in London with the little one and the better half and arrange to meet her in Soho around 11ish.

Thanks Rollo.

Z.

[markystar]

Cheers Grumpy .. Outside the Suzuki dealers on Kingsland road would be good , I can get there without getting lost !

[Grumpy]

We dont go as far as the Dartford Crossing, otherwise just about every other tunnel you can think of!!

[Dirty]

We dont go as far as the Dartford Crossing, otherwise just about every other tunnel you can think of!!


Ooh I can think of lots!! :freak:

I'm going to try and make it but we'll be busy at work at Easter :grump:

[Scott1]

grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.

[Altaian]

Well, we've almost hit the 20 bike mark - if all showing interest manage to make it... :flag:

Easter weekend Weather permitting, it should be a great event on the back of the Horsham Piazza Rally Friday 6th April 2012. Horsham's Carfax & East 'n West Street full of Italian exotica... :hail:
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=43519

Another month to add to the growing numbers... The tunnel thunder is gonna sound awesome... :eek:

[Zak]

The tunnel thunder is gonna sound awesome... :eek:

You're not wrong, with my new Danmoto pipes I expect my ears to bleed or there will be big trouble in little China!

Z.

[mintyhit]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not. :)

[Altaian]

Does anyone coming up from south of the Thames fancy having a pre-meet and ride-in from Ryka's Café @ Box Hill, (Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BY) say for 08:45/09:00 and a 09:15 departure?

Google Maps gives 3* route options using combinations of A24, A3 & 243 between 36-40 mins / 21.6-23.0 miles.


I'm not familiar with the Chelsea Bridge part of London, but surely there has to be safety in numbers...

Grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.

[Zak]

I'm not familiar with the Chelsea Bridge part of London, but surely there has to be safety in numbers...

Me too, can anyone meet me on kings road near Sloane Square end or around Kinghtsbridge?

Z.

[Kato]

Does anyone coming up from south of the Thames fancy having a pre-meet and ride-in from Ryka's Café @ Box Hill, (Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BY) say for 08:45/09:00 and a 09:15 departure?

.

Be happy to meet you at Box, think Chris (Sirc) is over that way somewhere aswell, very easy route from there.......no tunnels though!!!!!

[Sirc]

Be happy to meet you at Box, think Chris (Sirc) is over that way somewhere aswell, very easy route from there.......no tunnels though!!!!!

ok -let's do that then - we could always head down through the Hindhead one just to get in the mood ?


EDIT I feel pretty confident about getting to South of Chelsea Bridge, i'm more used to approaching via A3 but A24 will be ok.

[PedroII]

Grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII

[Kato]

I'm assuming somebody has ordered some clement weather for this outing....

[Grumpy]

Me too, can anyone meet me on kings road near Sloane Square end or around Kinghtsbridge?

Z.

I'm meeting markstar in Dalston on the way down, I'll see if we can swing down that way to meet you.

[Grumpy]

I'm assuming somebody has ordered some clement weather for this outing....
My uncle has retired from the met office.... but I will have a word!!:D

[Zak]

I'm meeting markstar in Dalston on the way down, I'll see if we can swing down that way to meet you.

That would be great, just let me know time and place and I'll be there, how about out the front of Sloane Square tube? It's got a little drop off point I can hole up in?

I won't come up if weather is crap though mate!

Z.

[StuartJames]

Grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time :)

[Musty]

This is going to be epic... lets keep our fingers crossed for nice weather!

I'll also have my GoPro2 strapped to my chest :yoparty:

[Altaian]

ok -let's do that then - we could always head down through the Hindhead one just to get in the mood ?

Well, that would require an early starting time, but it would involve both of the new tunnels, as you'd have go southbound to be able to get back up the northbound tunnel... :thumbsup:

Perhaps it would encourage some Members from the southern Sussex/Surrey/Hampshire regions to join in on the Easter fun...

From memory, I think the Liphook services are located just below Hindhead on the A3...

[Sirc]

I was joking G? - London is going to be involved enough already without another 30 miles/hour and a bit (legally) to the day. Another time perhaps. Maybe we could do a South of England pier tour one day? Brighton, Bournmouth, Bognor, Worthing, what's not to love? (Tonguefirmlyincheekthistime)


http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/alpha_lists/pierlist.htm

[Altaian]

Really ? - shame, wasn't a half bad idea...

Let's put it down to the enthusiasm of youth... :rolleyes: and not the ailments of age... :eek:

A pier run... hmmm, well that does bring many comical alternatives to mind... :eyepopping: But it could involve a few ice creams...

btw, cool avatar. The Answer to a Question... :biggrin:

[Sirc]

Let's put it down to the enthusiasm of youth... :rolleyes: and not the ailments of age... :eek:

Just what exactly are you saying about my new Monster chums? huh?? :spin:

[slob]

Me too, can anyone meet me on kings road near Sloane Square end or around Kinghtsbridge?

Z.

Too easy: Head South on Sloane Street from Sloane Square (away from Knightsbridge) when you get to the river you're at Chelsea bridge, cross it. Failing that wait at Sloane Square until you hear 20 odd Monsters coming.

[Zak]

Too easy: Head South on Sloane Street from Sloane Square (away from Knightsbridge) when you get to the river you're at Chelsea bridge, cross it. Failing that wait at Sloane Square until you hear 20 odd Monsters coming.

Is Chelsea bridge the one that has the merc garage on it? If so then I know it and will meet you crazy cats there!

Z.

[Grumpy]

That would be great, just let me know time and place and I'll be there, how about out the front of Sloane Square tube? It's got a little drop off point I can hole up in?

I won't come up if weather is crap though mate!

Z.

Around there is fine.

Is Chelsea bridge the one that has the merc garage on it? If so then I know it and will meet you crazy cats there!

Z.
Nope!:D

[Grumpy]

Grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII

We've got to 20.. come on people lets have more than last year, we have even got Sven and Stef from Belguim joining us, lets make a show of it!:yoparty:

[Char]

Where is Gordon? Suprised Mr Yeatman hasnt popped his name on the list

[Grumpy]

Where is Gordon? Suprised Mr Yeatman hasnt popped his name on the list

True, give them a prod!!:D

[Dirty]

Is Chelsea bridge the one that has the merc garage on it? If so then I know it and will meet you crazy cats there!

Z.

The Merc dealer is on the N side of Albert Bridge. Cross from south to north on Albert, turn right and the next bridge is Chelsea

Alternatively from Sloane Sq -

On the south side of Sloane Sq is Lower Sloane st, that turns into Chelsea Bridge Road which runs straight onto the bridge.


http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=51.492246,-0.157585&spn=0.010234,0.01929&hnear=SE10,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=51.492334,-0.157608&panoid=-TMhvtvo4ptDFXFZiPFHkg&cbp=12,153.27,,0,16.32

[rollo22]

With such a large group might be an idea to find a suitable venue to finish with easy parking.
Dont know if it being Easter Sunday will make a difference?

[rollo22]

Grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr

[Rally]

Grumpy
bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?

[Grumpy]

With such a large group might be an idea to find a suitable venue to finish with easy parking.
Dont know if it being Easter Sunday will make a difference?

I thought that the single yellow's lifted in central london on a sun even on a bank holiday weekend?

If they don't( god bless the City of Westminster!!) we can head west, Rollo has suggested the greasy spoon on the Kings Rd, which is easy to get to from the last tunnel.

[Zak]

I thought that the single yellow's lifted in central london on a sun even on a bank holiday weekend?

If they don't( god bless the City of Westminster!!) we can head west, Rollo has suggested the greasy spoon on the Kings Rd, which is easy to get to from the last tunnel.

Sounds a good plan, I'm not sure where we could park 20 odd bikes legally in soho, traffic/parking laws apply 24/7.

Which greasy spoon on kings rd are you thinking?

Z.

[utopia]

We've got to 20.. come on people lets have more than last year, we have even got Sven and Stef from Belguim joining us, lets make a show of it!:yoparty:

Ok.
Bit of a long trip down from leics just to make some tunnel noise, but how can I resist with the numbers building so nicely ?
Thanks to the early start, I should at least make it back before its too dark and cold.
Anyone else from up here fancy sharing a ride down to the smoke ?


bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia

[rollo22]

Its not a Greasy spoon
There are a couple of cafe/coffee at the old Duke of York barracks or a bit further down the King Road is Blue Bird

[slob]

Sounds a good plan, I'm not sure where we could park 20 odd bikes legally in soho, traffic/parking laws apply 24/7.
Z.

Between Wardour St, Berwick St, Broadwick St and Noel/Great Marlborough St
there are about 40 M/C only spaces which will be largely empty on a weekend.
last time we all parked around there and piled into Breakfast Club on D'Arblay St. for lunch

[alan c]

I am sure a few of us Kent kenties will be coming, will arrange ride up to Chelsea.

[Albie]

I am sure a few of us Kent kenties will be coming, will arrange ride up to Chelsea.

Alas I will be on the beach in Cyprus supping a few Keo's

[Dirty]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!

[Grumpy]

Its not a Greasy spoon
There are a couple of cafe/coffee at the old Duke of York barracks or a bit further down the King Road is Blue Bird

I only do grease spoons!!:chuckle::chuckle:


Between Wardour St, Berwick St, Broadwick St and Noel/Great Marlborough St
there are about 40 M/C only spaces which will be largely empty on a weekend.
last time we all parked around there and piled into Breakfast Club on D'Arblay St. for lunch

I think the thing to do is to see what the final numbers are, then decide where to finish.

[maxxjod]

Hi, i need to get back out on my bike again so i will do my best to make this.
Jody

[Altaian]

Hi, i need to get back out on my bike again so i will do my best to make this.
Jody

There will hopefully be a pre-meet at Box Hill & riding up if you fancy joining an earlier mini-group ride-in. I'm guessing 08:45 for a 09:15 Departure should get us there in time.

[Blufoot]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise

[StuartJames]

With such a large group might be an idea to find a suitable venue to finish with easy parking.
Dont know if it being Easter Sunday will make a difference?

Last time the group got split up pretty early in the ride. How about making a half way stop so every one can catch up before setting off in a group again?

Heading back into central London won't be as fragmented as heading out so we should all end up at the end point around the same time.

[Diego]

Sry peeps not gonna make this one. Off for the weekend to France (Melle in Les Deux Sèvres) on the bike :-)


bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise

[Grumpy]

Last time the group got split up pretty early in the ride. How about making a half way stop so every one can catch up before setting off in a group again?

Heading back into central London won't be as fragmented as heading out so we should all end up at the end point around the same time.

The idea of running earlier in the day, is to hopefully stop the group being broken up.:mand:

[slob]

Should start at 6am on a Sunday :-D

[Grumpy]

Should start at 6am on a Sunday :-D

I'm not getting out of bed at 4am!!:dizzy:

[yusaf1]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise
Yusaf1 - can meet you first Rob and go to box on the way....

[Kato]

Yusaf1.......yes mate of course you can

[yusaf1]

how does 8.30 "sound"!

[Kato]

bloody early :cry::cry::cry:

[yusaf1]

indeed but think of how many of our neighbours we can wake up.....!

[yusaf1]

Thought I'd share this with everyone as it seems to be localish to most.

Lunch at Carluccio's - Sunday 15th April - in support of Riders for Health

The Ducati Sporting Club would like to invite you to the "A Taste of Italy" event at Carluccio's in Covent Garden, London, in support of Riders for Health.

The event will start with a ride, from here, P&H Motorcycles at approximately 10.30am, calling at Box Hill on route to Covent Garden, before a four-course meal at the famous Carluccio's restaurant.

Ducati Sporting Club has worked with the head chef of the Carluccio's chain to create this very special Taste Italy. Lunch will be followed by a raffle of donated prizes, with all profits going to the Riders for Health charity.

For more information on this special event, please contact events@ducatisportingclub.com or call 0844 318 6848 to book your place.

The cost is £47.50 per head, including a donation to Riders for Health.

Please download the PDF version of the invitation here


About Riders for Health
Riders for Health’s vision is of a world in which the poor do not suffer and die for lack of access to health care and other vital services simply because they are isolated by distance or terrain. Riders for Health manages and maintains the vehicles used in the delivery of health care and other vital services to rural communities in Africa. Registered Charity Number 1054565 501.
www.riders.org


About Carluccio's
When we opened the first Carluccio's caffè our aim was to provide great quality, authentic Italian food at sensible prices. We also wanted to allow informal but excellent service to our customers. The aims remain the same today.
www.carluccios.com

[Kato]

Unfortunately Yusaf, if its got anything to do with the DSC it will be more about lining a certain persons pocket than charity, as with anything DSC DO NOT give them any money up front.

[yusaf1]

To be honest I had no intention of joining them for lunch, just thought it might be fun to meet at box and ride to covent garden in a pack of twins, then slide off to a boozer for a pint.

[markystar]

It's over rated there and over priced too ! Some pasta and Ragu sauce £1O ! I saw you coming indeed .

[sapone cremoso]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise
Yusaf1 - can meet you first Rob and go to box on the way....
Cremso - do like a tunnel

[Spareparts]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise
Yusaf1 - can meet you first Rob and go to box on the way....
Cremso - do like a tunnel
Spareparts - baffles out time :D

[fuelline]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise
Yusaf1 - can meet you first Rob and go to box on the way....
Cremso - do like a tunnel
Spareparts - baffles out time :D
fuelline

[fuelline]

With such a large group might be an idea to find a suitable venue to finish with easy parking.
Dont know if it being Easter Sunday will make a difference?

We did a run on an another forum, met at 7am, and finished up on Brick Lane for beigels and coffees. Seemed to work well.
But the earlier start/finish worked better. Also the earlier start meant there were a few more shenanigans. Read. multiple burnouts and cheeky wheelies etc
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af150/fuelline/314687_10150328131341750_643916749_8445488_1506798 452_n.jpg
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af150/fuelline/314687_10150328131326750_643916749_8445485_9791335 67_n.jpg
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af150/fuelline/317356_10150328134111750_643916749_8445504_2280690 77_n.jpg
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af150/fuelline/294609_10150328133741750_643916749_8445502_4428554 93_n.jpg
:spin:

[jonzi]

bex
musty
Kato
Qba
uksurfer- maybe - where do we finish?
Char - If you promise it will be dry & temp in double figures
Altaian - Box Hill pre-meet @ Ryka's Café (RH5 6BY); 08:45 (Arr) / 09:15 (Dep)
Stefanie
Sven
Sirc
Saint aka ML - Monster probably or possibly a very dirty 900ss
Diego
mrbryanmarshall - tentative as i may be at a wedding...
Zak
funkatronic
markystar , i'll prob be able to pick you up in dalston on the way thru town
Scott1 - work commitments pending, loved it last year.
MintyHit - why the f*** not.
PedroII
Stu - with HD cam this time
Rollo
Jotr
Rally - If able to ride again by then?
Utopia
Dirty - Sod it, its what I bought the thing for!
Blu - I'll quite happily don a hi viz bib and be your back marker on the 749, i just love the noise
Yusaf1 - can meet you first Rob and go to box on the way....
Cremso - do like a tunnel
Spareparts - baffles out time
fuelline
Jonzi

[slob]

You should probably be aware almost all the tunnels in London are managed from a single ops room, so the controllers must look at these runs slightly bemusedly on CCTV. Anyhow avoid unnecesary shenanigins to avoid being nicked later.

[Saint aka ML]

So it is still on for Sunday 8th yes? It will be fun as it will be first outing of Monster for 6 months I'll bring my Green Flag card.

[Grumpy]

The run is a goer!
Slob and I will be running the route in advance to check for any last minute situations.

Any more interested in joining in?

See you guys at the Bridge:)

[banditloon]

Bugger. I'm in Bristol :( Have fun guys :D Don't forget your ear plugs!

[steeevvvooo]

Will be a last minute call, but hopefully join you all. Loved the first one but missed the last one...

[mintyhit]

31+ Monsters, that should draw some attention!

[Zak]

Is anyone going to this from the South West Swindon/Cheltenham/Bristol area that fancies meeting up to go up as a group?

Z.

[Grumpy]

31+ Monsters, that should draw some attention!

Last time, the tourists in Piccadilly where entertained!!!:chuckle:

[Grumpy]

Route reccied on sunday.. looking good!
Blu, thanks for the offer of the yellow bib, due to the size of the group it maybe an idea to have a couple of others in the group wearing bibs, any volunteers?

[uksurfer]

Route reccied on sunday.. looking good!
Blu, thanks for the offer of the yellow bib, due to the size of the group it maybe an idea to have a couple of others in the group wearing bibs, any volunteers?

i could wear an orange one......

(no dribble jokes)

[Grumpy]

Thanks for the offer Martin that would be great.

[Billdaze]

Stewart was telling me about this the other day. Count me in....

[Capo]

There are more on this tunnel run than those commited to the weekender !!!!!!

[Funkatronic]

happy to wear a bib if you want mate

be good to know the route b4 hand this time tho :-)

really looking forward to this, my 1000 is back from being ecu remapped with the decat and mivv cones on, it f*cking outrageously loud now, went through the strand underpass today and my visor started resonating in sympathy! :eyepopping:

makes the 800 seem polite by comparison and that sets off car alarms :biggrin:

[Grumpy]

The route is basically the same as before, i'm sure you guys understand why I wont post it on the forum!!
I have an electronic copy if anyone would likea copy, pm me if anyone would like me to forward.:mand:

[Funkatronic]

of course mate wasnt expecting u to post up public

pm me the route and i'll program the twat nav just in case

[Saint aka ML]

Last time we made couple of PC cars pass by at meet point, this time we might actually force one to stop Grrrr

[Dirty]

The route is basically the same as before, i'm sure you guys understand why I wont post it on the forum!!
I have an electronic copy if anyone would likea copy, pm me if anyone would like me to forward.:mand:

1. Grumpy has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space. :banghead:

[Grumpy]

In box emptied!

[Blufoot]

Forgot I'm in Snowdonia Friday and Saturday but Planning to leave sat night so fingers crossed I'll still be able to attend

[Musty]

I know its still early, but rain is forecasted for Sunday. Will the run still go ahead should the weather be poor?

[PedroII]

Seems like it will be raining from 16.00 onwards: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/london

Fingers crossed it will change. But ill be going (unless its torrential).

[Grumpy]

If its light rain/cloudy we might as well run it. If it heavy rain, nope!

[PedroII]

Now it says light rain around 19.00. It'll be fine, I recon by the time it gets to Sunday they'll be forecasting a heat wave!:cool:

[Kato]

If its light rain/cloudy we might as well run it. If it heavy rain, nope!

Not a chance in all of hell, the world, the universe will I get my BIKE wet rain is not an option:worried:

[Rally]

Not a chance in all of hell, the world, the universe will I get my BIKE wet rain is not an option:worried:

Now for a minute, I thought there was an element of hesitation in there! :rolleyes:

[Grumpy]

Now it says light rain around 19.00. It'll be fine, I recon by the time it gets to Sunday they'll be forecasting a heat wave!:cool:

I really wouldn't worry,the run takes between 75 and 90 mins, so we should be all tucked up in bed by the time 19.00 come around!:)

Not a chance in all of hell, the world, the universe will I get my BIKE wet rain is not an option:worried:

Light weight! When I was I lad, I use to ride with a snorkel !! lol

[Zak]

sorry guys I'm with Kato, I wont ride in the rain, I dont fancy 2 hours each way on the motorway in the rain and with a load of wind chill thrown in.

Real shame as I was looking forward to this and to meeting you all. However, myself and my other half will be coming to the Monster Weekend at Arrow Mill so I'm hoping to meet most of you there.

Have a great time, and please put pics up and if poss I'd love to hear a video of you all rumbling along!

Z.

[uksurfer]

Not a chance in all of hell, the world, the universe will I get my BIKE wet rain is not an option:worried:

i must admit, it looks a while since your bikes seen water, or a sponge........ :chuckle:



im sure the weather will change again by sunday, dont write it off yet!!

[Gordon H]

I'll try and get along (so long as I can tie up a few loose ends) - rain ain't much fun but unless it's torrential it ain't a show stopper. May be on the (slightly) naughty bike though........

[Kato]

sorry guys I'm with Kato, I wont ride in the rain,

Z.


Zak you have me all wrong mate, I have no issue riding in the rain or getting wet just not on the Monster way to much to clean and polish.

[Saint aka ML]

Grumpy your PM box is full. Can you drop me the route?

[Musty]

Me too please :thumbsup:

[Saint aka ML]

Also any idea of time it would take?

[Grumpy]

the run takes between 75 and 90 mins

This should answer your question Luka.

[FLATTOP]

Hello grumpy is the start time 10.30 south side of chelsea bridge, will be there as long as it dont pee down cheers.:)

[Grumpy]

Hello grumpy is the start time 10.30 south side of chelsea bridge, will be there as long as it dont pee down cheers.:)

Yes it is, I would suggest you plan for getting there at about 10, as i'm planning to start the run at 10.30.

[BK56]

If the weather holds you can add another one to the list.

[steeevvvooo]

Same here. Will see how the weather is tomorrow. Hope it's good after all the effort organising...

Then again...

Does it rain in tunnels?! Nope :mand:

[PedroII]

Sorry guys seems like I'm not going to attend. I have no headlight nor front indicators as I gave my U-bracket to friend to re-weld (lowering headlight/gauges mod) and he still hasn't done it!
Gutted, but it would be a reason for cops to stop me and possibly nag anyone else that may have things missing (such as baffles).

[uksurfer]

If anyone from this way wants to meet,

8.00 at winnal shell - Meeting Gordon

8.30 at junction 7 over the top of the M3 - meeting Char and Stuart

[Rally]

I'm afraid I am unable to come. I went for a short ride yesterday to test my leg/hip, and have suffered more pain ever since. For that reason, it would be unwise to attempt that distance. Have a great time all and make sure you get some pictures for on here. :thumbsup:

[Grumpy]

Hello grumpy is the start time 10.30 south side of chelsea bridge, will be there as long as it dont pee down cheers.:)

If the weather holds you can add another one to the list.

Same here. Will see how the weather is tomorrow. Hope it's good after all the effort organising...

Then again...

Does it rain in tunnels?! Nope :mand:

Would be good to see you guys, old and new faces:D

Sorry guys seems like I'm not going to attend. I have no headlight nor front indicators as I gave my U-bracket to friend to re-weld (lowering headlight/gauges mod) and he still hasn't done it!
Gutted, but it would be a reason for cops to stop me and possibly nag anyone else that may have things missing (such as baffles).

What are baffles!!:chuckle::chuckle:

[Saint aka ML]

Gutted, but it would be a reason for cops to stop me and possibly nag anyone else that may have things missing (such as baffles).

If you never had it, it can not be missing :D

[steeevvvooo]

Grey skies here in SE London but weather on BBC says it should stay dry.

Hopefully see you all later :biggrin:

[Kato]

Raining here at the minute just starting to get heavier ...........

Will wait and see

[Scott1]

It should clear up in London by 10, then dry all day.
That's the met office app, it's usually pretty good.
I'll be there anyway.

[Gordon H]

Grey with misty rain out here in the sticks.......... in other words, typical bank holiday weekend weather........

[Kato]

Too wet for me to get to box hill first so rain has 1.45hrs to bloody well STOP

[Lima071]

The lightest of drizzle, and even that sounds harder than it is, I am setting off now. Bedford over and out.

[Saint aka ML]

Too wet for me to get to box hill first so rain has 1.45hrs to bloody well STOP

K I woke up about 8:30 calling it stupid o'clock. Still need 45min to do morning stuff you are up at 7:30 and say if it is not dry in 1:45. Wow how do you manage so early with apparently no reason?!

[Saint aka ML]

Sadly will not be able to make it. Yesterday discovered that on every pot hole fuse for brake/horn and dash/tail light/indicators blows. Now I found fault and fixed it. Saying that the fuse that blows now on every pot hole is ignition. 5 miles from home so will try to gently limp it. 18y old electrics are collapsing.

[Saint aka ML]

Another thing to add. It blew a fuse one more time on my way home. It was mid right hand turn, up hill, low gear and about 20mph. You do the math for rest.

[bex]

Great to see everyone, thanks for a great morning. Happy Easter all.

Till the next one :yoparty:

[steeevvvooo]

Good to see old faces and meet new ones.

I also got permission to buy a new bike... And have witnesses... RESULT!! :yoparty::thumbsup:

[bex]

Yes Steve, she is such a keeper!!!!!!

[Char]

Good to see old faces and meet new ones.

I also got permission to buy a new bike... And have witnesses... RESULT!! :yoparty::thumbsup:




ohhh no I dont remember anything about that,,, are you sure

[rollo22]

Great to see you all old and new faces.
Thanks to Grumpy and Slob for the route.
See you all soon at the next UKMOC meet at Prescott Hill Climb

[Char]

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/IMG_1874.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/IMG_1873.jpg

[Char]

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/IMG_1872.jpg

Gordon never looks impressed

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/IMG_1871.jpg

[Grumpy]

Good to meet up with you guys, new and old faces.
Hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
Next time i'll check what roads are closed!!

At least the rain held off until I was heading home at about 2.30!!

[Lima071]

great to meet you all, although you made my bike sound quiet.
I was glad to be back up the road where I am V twin noisy :)
We could give SAM CROW are run for their money on the noise stakes.

[BK56]

Many thanks Grumpy, Slob (particularly for your patience with some of us back markers) and anybody else involved in the organisation of this event. I had a great morning (despite being somewhat lost at times) and it was dood to put some faces to names.

[Musty]

Good to meet you all at long last. Realised even more what it means to own a Monster. Great noise, great bikes and great people. Hope to see you all soon again.

Thanks for the very flattering photo Char! I'll collect the royalties at the next meet! :p

[Billdaze]

Thanks for a fun mornings ride Grumpy! It was great to meet you all. I look forward to the next one.

[FLATTOP]

Just to say a big thank you to you all, it was my first event and you all made me feel very welcome big thumbs up to grumpy and slob you kept us all together very well, the way we was all reunited as we came out of the kingsway tunnel was a bit special,and the noise levels were fantastic look forward to meeting up with you all again.

[Char]

K I woke up about 8:30 calling it stupid o'clock. Still need 45min to do morning stuff you are up at 7:30 and say if it is not dry in 1:45. Wow how do you manage so early with apparently no reason?!


Its an age thing - shame you couldnt make it today but good to meet you at Horsham

[Kato]

I only managed one tunnel befor the bike decided to give up and then the damn thing would not start.....Massive thanks to Ali for finding some jump leads on a bank holiday Sunday.

Great to see you all

[Scott1]

Great way to spend a Sunday morning, nice to meet lots of new people, favourite sound of the day,
probably the old 900, think it was Flattop, the Streetfighter were also nice. Loved the food in the cafe place we went.

Look fwd to seeing everybody soon.

[steeevvvooo]

the way we was all reunited as we came out of the kingsway tunnel was a bit special

it was like something out of a film! 10 ducs coming up from the underpass and merging with the other 10 or so on the main road!! Properly great shot for anyone lucky enough to have been walking by at the time... :yoparty::woot:

[Gordon H]

As already said, damn fine morning, great company and a slap up feed. What more could one ask for on a Sunday morning - thanks to all concerned. Oh and Char, you must have waited ages to get that expression on my mug!!

[uksurfer]

I really enjoyed the run, the whole thing was a laugh start to finish, thanks to grumpy and rob for the directions and planning, great to meet lots of new faces too
:ukm:

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Uksurfer/Hampshire%20Meets/tunnel%20run%202012/

[jotr1960]

Sorry can't get them to load....... you'll have to visit facebook for them "Jo T-r" unless
someone can tell me how to get them on here...
THANKS GRUMPY for taking me.

[slob]

Stick them on Picasa, Photobucket or Flickr and link to them

[jotr1960]

Good to see old faces and meet new ones.

I also got permission to buy a new bike... And have witnesses... RESULT!! :yoparty::thumbsup:

Have to admit it's me. You should have seen him bounce like tigger when he got the thumbs up (with the condition that a move to a house with space for another bike came first)

[jotr1960]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77016248@N07/

here's the flickr address and they are now up on my facebook too

[yusaf1]

Good to meet some new people and I managed to get some crap footage, 1 underpass several red lights and no tunnels! Cool ! At least there is some of Robs bike moving!!

http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af121/yusaf1/

[Kato]

At least there is some of Robs bike moving

Ohhh thats it rub it in why don't you:hissy::hissy::grump:

[Musty]

Just a few more from yesterday...

http://i42.tinypic.com/rt1e38.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/aax4b8.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/eb4fa1.jpg

[utopia]

Sorry I didn't make it.
New belts were fitted and valve clearances checked in readiness, but....
At 5.00am it was still drizzling steadily here in leicester, like it had been for the last 24hrs, so I went back to bed.
It wasn't just the prospect of 250 wet miles, but also the £50 that I would have to spend on petrol for the privelege.
Apologies to Grumpy et al.
See you all at Arrow Mill.

[banditloon]

I went through the Hindhead tunnel on Friday, after the Horsham run, does that count as a tunnel run? ;)

Looks like a good turn out for a soggy Sunday morning :thumbsup:

[J.P]

Looks like you guys & gals had fun, weather aside, but at least the shots in the park look very good !
A nice collection of bikes that.

[sapone cremoso]

Please exuse me for missing it too, was tracking snetterton on mon and didn't fancy getting wet two day's in a row. Scusa

[slob]

Ha, I did the tunnel run and figured I'd miss Snet. didn't fancy getting up @5am to get soaked before I even got there. Might have done it if I had a van. How was it?

[buzzbomb]

Might have done it if I had a van

Rob you do know that vans are the future...:rolleyes:

[Sirc]

Sorry I missed this - nursing bursitis for the last two weeks. Thanks to all for the videos and pics.

[Spareparts]

Sorry I missed this too - would have been a good ride out despite the weather. When is the next meet?

[steeevvvooo]

Please exuse me for missing it too, was tracking snetterton on mon and didn't fancy getting wet two day's in a row. Scusa

finally figured out who I bumped into! :cool:

I asked for directions out of the carpark!! Was nice to meet you by the way.

[slob]

I asked for directions out of the carpark!!

"carpark"... Not again!?

[Zak]

Gutted I missed it, the bikes in the pics look great, just didn't fancy 2 hours on a wet motorway each way, will def be at Arrow Mill with my better half and our little one though.

Z.