stuntsbyjon Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Hi all!Its come to that time of year when I need to start notifying people of the date for this years ride. Well, this year is some-what different due to the passing of so many of our fellow trials riders. I hate to bring the tone down so I will be breif and not list all those that have fallen along our ways, never to be forgotten; but I need to make this ride something else. There are many reasons for this, but I really wanna do something this year; you know what I mean? So, lets get huge this year and make the ride a Saturday and Sunday event, with a party overnight. I will suggest the weekend of the 16 - 17th May as a starting point, but thats always open to negotiation. I have no idea about school holidays or exam dates so feedback would be good.Lets make this one the best so far!Also...................................................................................We have so much media talent in our midst that we could give this ride media coverage never before seen in the UK - think of the possibilities for a moment if you will.....All the technicalities aside for a moment - lets say we get double the riders from last year - thats 110 in Guildhall square in the picture - god knows how many more were riding the streets because we'd taken so long posing for the photo. Lol. So, this year would be awesome if we could get 220 + riders in the picture, then get the ride featured and video'd and away we all go. I'm not talking making money from the ride for those involved in the back office stuff, just charitable donations. So... lets get this started - first to post a theme for the party wins a lolly pop. ( See who actually read the whole thing. Lol ) Edited February 25, 2009 by stuntsbyjon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 So... lets get this started - first to post a theme for the party wins a lolly pop.Alcohol and mind altering drugs theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sounds like enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ill be there, will try to think of some ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Relating to the school half terms and exam dates, the 16th and 17th are not set within a half term, and as I am aware, the first exam is the 5th of May, according to the exam timetable on the SQA website. If you're worried about riders being concerned about exams the following Monday, the exams are as follows:-Business Management-Craft and Design-Latin-Russian-Drama-Hannah, x Edited February 24, 2009 by Hannah Shucksmith (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) well im off college them days, and will be monday so im good might be able to stay at my mates, she lives in portsmouth. will find out about this party 1st t think we should do something like all wear a red sweatband won left wrist or something, in rememberance of the riders/friends we have lost Edited February 24, 2009 by ZHI-sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 If anyone wants somewhere to sleep, I'm in portsmouth and probably have enough floor space for about 5 people, if you don't mind it being cosy, and very secure bike storage for around 100 bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 This sounds good, as for uni exam dates it is not so good! think that exams finish on 25th of may so aroundt he 17th is a pretty hectic time. A little bit later may allow a higher attendance without the worry of missing revision for exams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Relating to the school half terms and exam dates, the 16th and 17th are not set within a half term, and as I am aware, the ................. blah blah blah-Hannah, xexams and half term etc are no excuse as it is a weekend, work can be booked off and revision can be done in advance. I may open up my garden for saturday eve for drinking and babequeing but wont be able to house anyone for the night. Sadly the garden is wood chippings so not suitable for tents. Edited February 24, 2009 by Mowgli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Alcohol and mind altering drugs theme.My kind of night Lets see if i can actually make a ride this year THE RED BAND IDEA IS GOOD Dave x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 exams and half term etc are no excuse as it is a weekend, work can be booked off and all is good.Think youl find it is an excuse if u have an exam on the monday, thurday and friday of the following week for your final year of uni! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Think youl find it is an excuse if u have an exam on the monday, thurday and friday of the following week for your final year of uni!i am in the same situation, bring on working life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 well if thats 2 of us already im sure there will be many more, just sayin it might be an idea to move it back a weekend? early days yet but wel see what others thoughts are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) sounds good, last year's was very pleasant! how about theme to our bikes? maybe we should all get kid's streamers on the bar ends. don't know if i can make it this year due to exams. no idea what the timetable is ahah.edit/p.s. its my exams for 3rd year too, so errghh 3 peoplesteve Edited February 24, 2009 by Gandalf the Yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm in! Don't care what day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadbury's cream egg Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 If anyone wants somewhere to sleep, I'm in portsmouth and probably have enough floor space for about 5 people, if you don't mind it being cosy, and very secure bike storage for around 100 bikes im well up for it boys, any chance me and another could stay at yours sam ?leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 sounds good, last year's was very pleasant! how about theme to our bikes? maybe we should all get kid's streamers on the bar ends. don't know if i can make it this year due to exams. no idea what the timetable is ahah.edit/p.s. its my exams for 3rd year too, so errghh 3 peoplestevewhat about tshirts XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I've not actually made it to one of the afterparties except for the second one (fridge death, chai in socks, shrewsbury on the roof, if you were there they'd all mean something to you ) so I'm definately up for it.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuntsbyjon Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Oh my! The fridge death was almost as comical as riding Lee McCaws Escort! LMAO. Right, lets not get too distracted by drifting too far off the topic and making this hard work for all to read 'eh lads / ladies. I'm off the net at home at the moment due to moving back to Dorset.. anyways, must run! Laters lads!! Edited February 27, 2009 by stuntsbyjon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 In! Going to be sweet as always!Anyone want to give me some floor to sleep on?Generally swesome evening consuming beer sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'll probably be there, without a bike, no doubt. I'm not far from Portsmouth, just a 45 minute train journey, so it's not too bad for me! Walked past the crowds last year, opposite spar near those curvy walls, looked jam-packed with people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 so when is THE actual ride the saturday or the sunday?il be there whatever but just curious should be a good one! ..rob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuntsbyjon Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 W00T! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 If anyone wants somewhere to sleep, I'm in portsmouth and probably have enough floor space for about 5 people, if you don't mind it being cosy, and very secure bike storage for around 100 bikes im definitely up for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm up for the ride, no matter the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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