Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
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You are of course welcome along to any Southwestbikers rideout, however your bike must be in good mechanical order (we don’t want anything falling off of it including you), taxed and have a current MOT. You must have a valid motorcycle licence and current motor insurance. You are in charge of your motorcycle at all times and SWB will not accept any responsibility for actions you take or any accidents you may have. Always ride within your own capabilities and do not put others at risk. Remember, while you are on a Southwestbikers rideout you are representing the site and what it stands for.
Thank-you.
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Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
It's gonna get wet later in the day it seems, so timewise this will be a Sparrows Fart start.
Leaving: Smileys Cafe, Turks Head Lane, Honiton EX14 1BQ @ 0630 hrs. Fueled up ready please, BP station just up the road. Here's the google link for Smileys: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Smi ... d-3.208314
Route: Approx 100 miles. All over the Blackdowns taking in some favourite old twisties and some new ones; this'll be a highways & byways run and we'll be 'making progress' where possible, so not really learner-friendly sorry, Simon's 'Friendly' run on the 19th is ideal for that.
Finish: Smileys Cafe in plenty of time for brekkie and/or a cuppa - around 0830-0900 hrs I reckon.
Notes: Drop-off system with TEC if the world and his dog turn up, 'Eyes-in-the-mirrors' if just a few.
Leaving: Smileys Cafe, Turks Head Lane, Honiton EX14 1BQ @ 0630 hrs. Fueled up ready please, BP station just up the road. Here's the google link for Smileys: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Smi ... d-3.208314
Route: Approx 100 miles. All over the Blackdowns taking in some favourite old twisties and some new ones; this'll be a highways & byways run and we'll be 'making progress' where possible, so not really learner-friendly sorry, Simon's 'Friendly' run on the 19th is ideal for that.
Finish: Smileys Cafe in plenty of time for brekkie and/or a cuppa - around 0830-0900 hrs I reckon.
Notes: Drop-off system with TEC if the world and his dog turn up, 'Eyes-in-the-mirrors' if just a few.
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
See you at 0630 hours Phil
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
i'll be there, tec too
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
May try and join in for this
If I can get out of bed
If I can get out of bed
Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
After working out how long it will take to get my lippy on, its too early for me. I'm knackered already... <:-)
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
Counting pennies.....see if I can get a few more Brownie points for another day pass
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
As I've got to work late all next week and being away for the following weekend I think I'll come along tomorrow if that's OK.
Do you have a route that can be downloaded or is it all in your head?
Do you have a route that can be downloaded or is it all in your head?
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
Have permit from SWMBO. See y'all at Smiley's.
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
Phil doesn't need nav tech. The Fut is self-guiding. Through years of hard practice it knows the Devon roads better than he does. It's basically like a mechanical homing pigeon. Same colour too.
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
Phil, check your PMs inbox regarding Sep 23rd or 30th...............
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
he says he knows the route but we all know he makes it up as he goes along
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don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
Simon - remind me to give you a tenner for my subscription tomorrow..... I'll still be in work mode so will probably forget.
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
Had a quick look Brian, will ponder on it, inwardly digest, and get back to you.
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
O.k. folks, weather's looking much the same as projected, possibly getting damp on the higher ground later, around 1000 hrs. So RBB is deffo on, and because of aforementioned presip - prissep - pricipt - rain later . . . . . we'll deffo be leaving Smileys at 0630 sharp to beat it - and get ourselves a well-earned cuppa & brekkie/bacon sarnie/whatever at Smileys when we return.
See you all there.
Oh, and just to be clear on it - I'm aiming for around two and a bit hours max' & approx' 100 miles non-stop, Smileys to Smileys; and the route is a mixture of A roads, B roads and - er' some proper Devon 'roads' - if you know the Blackdown Hills, you'll know what I mean; and if you don't, you will!
See you all there.
Oh, and just to be clear on it - I'm aiming for around two and a bit hours max' & approx' 100 miles non-stop, Smileys to Smileys; and the route is a mixture of A roads, B roads and - er' some proper Devon 'roads' - if you know the Blackdown Hills, you'll know what I mean; and if you don't, you will!
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Re: Robbo's Blackdown Bimble - Sat' 11th August.
It's all in my head - not quite seat-of-the-pants stuff, but close; and if I forget and/or get lost, Gimlet's analogy of the Homing Pidgeon instincts of my Fut will prove correct by kicking in and saving the day - and my blushes .
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