Weekender weather

[AndyC_772]

We're getting close to the big day now, and the forecast is looking... iffy. Seems like the sunshine we booked might have got lost in the system somewhere :(

Our plan was always to do some longer distance riding this year, but I can't say I'm crazy about the idea of doing nearly 190 miles in the pouring rain and I doubt you guys are either - so I'd like to gather a few suggestions as to what we might do instead if it's chucking it down.

Fingers crossed that they can all be ignored!

[J.P]

Bar
Water Polo

[slob]

Any of the above Andy

[Char]

looks like the 'how many kenties in a Jacuzzi' competition is back on

could we raise enough money to get Slobs chest waxed?

[uksurfer]

Bar
Water Polo

suits me in either order, better dust of my speedos

[bigredduke]

I'll bring the Monopoly & Cluedo

[slob]

looks like the 'how many kenties in a Jacuzzi' competition is back on

could we raise enough money to get Slobs chest waxed?

Aaarrrggghhh! pass the mind bleach!

... and I doubt it

... better dust off my speedos

more bleach please!!!

[Tokke007]

Where can I deposit my contribution for this 'Waxing event' ?
I will try the jacuzzi until I look like a Shar pei.
Everything is fine by me except rain hideouts.

[NewMon]

I'll be happy whatever the weather. If it is anything like today though, it is worth going out. We had long periods of sunshine with intermittent bursts of wet stuff falling. The wet stuff was every type though - light rain, heavy rain, sleet, snow, hail. Brrr.

It'll be lovely in Wales. During a bank holiday weekend. In April. ... Won't it?

[mart64]

Happy to check out local beer festival and get wet from inside out 😋
http://www.pavilionmidwales.co.uk/

[Shuffy]

Did someone say beer festival? That me sorted...

[Char]

Did someone say beer festival? That me sorted...


Just put my glasses back on and quite frankly disappointed as I thought we were off to a Welsh Beard festival :(

[slob]

now we're talking

[MrsC_772]

I think it's a bit late to ask BigOz to make another trophy for best beard at the weekender!

[Ursa]

Just put my glasses back on and quite frankly disappointed as I thought we were off to a Welsh Beard festival :(

I read that as Welsh Bear festival. Was about to be extra upset at missing the weekender!!

[bigredduke]

At the risk of being over-optimistic, (not something I am often accused of)..........

check out Saturday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2644122

[LouSCannon]

Southern fair weather pansies.

[uksurfer]

Southern fair weather pansies.

obviously you'll be showing us how its done then :fiery:

(I thought you were walking up a hill somewhere...)

makes my investment in Rukka last year seem quite relevant now :)

[buzzbomb]

Southern fair weather pansies.

Be careful James because I know one or two northern fair weather pansies myself included...:o

[LouSCannon]

You're forgetting I'm a hypocrite, and also will be 200 miles away doing a lap of an island.... statement stands :P

[J.P]

I'm with Big Red on this, it's not going to rain, but wrap up warm as it's only going to be 10 degrees.
I will be transporting my two wheeled generator instead of my motorbike to power my heated, electrical, clothing for the weekend.

[bigredduke]

I'm with Big Red on this, it's not going to rain, but wrap up warm as it's only going to be 10 degrees.
I will be transporting my two wheeled generator instead of my motorbike to power my heated, electrical, clothing for the weekend.

Heated seat for me + 2 extra wheels!

[bigredduke]

At the risk of being accused of sabotaging the rideouts I have just been on the Powys council website and they are gritting the higher areas tonight from 9pm. Bearing in mind that most of the area is 'high' this is probably most main roads around the Hotel. I know that this won't affect the hardy 'all-year-round' riders but for me, bikes & salty roads are mutually exclusive.

It's really disappointing that the weather is still so crap at this stage of the year.especially with the amount of work involved in organising it:mad::cry::banghead::shocked::on:

[utopia]

Well, I've just checked the latest forecast and it seems to be mildly more favourable than it was a day or two ago.
Not by much, but its a positive trend and may even continue.
The proposed gritting seems a bit excessive at this time of the year and is obviously bad news for those of us who have only just finished (nearly) a winter rebuild and currently have a pristine monster.
My newly polished ally swinger is feeling a tad nervous of the corrosion potential.
Hopefully, they'll decide against the gritting due to the slightly improved forecast.

For me, its still a bit touch and go whether the bike is finished (and mot'd) in time, but I'm hopeful ... and keen to try and dodge the weather.

[J.P]

There's a petrol garage up the road and it costs £2 to jet wash your bike if you want to wash it off after a ride.

[slob]

if you're that worried about a wet weekend, buy a bucket and sponge from the local b&q*, don't jetwash a bike (except maybe a motocrosser)





* other faceless diy superstores may be available

[AndyC_772]

Don't forget, there's an award for cleanest, shiniest monster this year... though I think we should probably disqualify anyone who doesn't come on the rideouts in case their bike gets grubby!

Mine certainly won't be getting washed at least until I get back. Perhaps not even then.

[Dirty]

* other faceless diy superstores may be available

*small independent hardware stores also available :)

[Char]

Think I can only remember one weekender without rain


Snow would be a first

Forecast is improving and I'm sure we'll all be fine

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