From Exeter (M5 Sandygate EX2 7HF)to Newquay. 16th February

[badgerKDD]

Sorry to report I won't be able to meet up with you guys. I have to work Tuesday 16th as I'm taking Wednesday off work for a solicitors appointment. Robbo's Idea of leading to Launceston sounds good though, then take the twisties back to Plymouth and up the side of Dartmoor to get back to Exeter in plenty of time for tea and bickky's !

[Belladonna]

I'm a probable-maybe at the moment - but only as far as Launceston, cos I'm going for a back-road bimble looping back to Exeketer after that - and not on M or A roads more than essential - and whether dependant as per' my post above. I'm reckoning on a coffee/sarnie stop at Woodleighs @ Cheriton Bishop and am happy to lead from Zeketer to Launceston via Woodleighs if needed.

Well if you would like to lead then sure please do it I like to follow others as I don't need to think much where I am going

Sorry to report I won't be able to meet up with you guys..

No no I am not angry I am just very disappointed at who you have turned out to be

[Bullet]

I don't really care
First time on the road in 4 years. New bike, sat nav all wired in and fitted. Plenty of Ac/dc on the garmin and lots more in the iPhone so if I'm on my own I'm happy as a sand boy.

[Belladonna]

I don't really care
First time on the road in 4 years. New bike, sat nav all wired in and fitted. Plenty of Ac/dc on the garmin and lots more in the iPhone so if I'm on my own I'm happy as a sand boy.

Glad you don't care. You are braver than I thought So you are going to follow one of us Good Luck

p.s
If it happens that you will be following me remember to have your passport in date ;)

[Bullet]

I don't really care
First time on the road in 4 years. New bike, sat nav all wired in and fitted. Plenty of Ac/dc on the garmin and lots more in the iPhone so if I'm on my own I'm happy as a sand boy.

Glad you don't care. You are braver than I thought So you are going to follow one of us Good Luck

p.s
If it happens that you will be following me remember to have your passport in date ;)

Let the battle begin

[Buggs]

Its a39 to newquay every time for me its a brilliant road we do the oke torrington loop and get on it at bideford then smile all the way down

[badgerKDD]

Sorry to report I won't be able to meet up with you guys..

No no I am not angry I am just very disappointed at who you have turned out to be

I get that a lot................... ;)

[Robbo87]

Dear new/old members, young and not so dead people of South West.


This is not organized rideout. I am fancy Chips and tea I am going there regardless so if any of you fancy coming with me then carry on reading. Some details...


Meeting point: M5 Sandygate Motorway EX2 7HF, 16th February, 10am. Leaving service between 10:30/11am.

Destination: The Mermaid Inn, Alexandra Road, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3NB.[/size]




1.G-girl[Exeter service]
2.Bullet [Exeter service]
3.badgerKDD [Newquay] -to be confirmed
4.Robbo87 [Exeter service]-if he can be arsed
5.

The long-range forecast for the 16th ain't looking too good, but the 17th posts up better -

Tuesday 16 February☀ ▲ 7:31 17:32 ▼ ☼
Time Temp Feels Rain Cloud Speed Weather
Morning 7 °c 4 °c 0.6 mm 100 % 16-26mph [Intermittent Rain]
Lunch 11 °c 9 °c 1.5 mm 100 % 28-44mph [Intermittent Rain]
12:00-17:59 10 °c 9 °c 0.0 mm 22 % 7 mph [Partly Cloudy]
18:00-23:59 8 °c 7 °c 0.0 mm 25 % 15 mph [Partly Cloudy]

Wednesday 17 February☀ ▲ 7:29 17:34 ▼ ☼
Time Temp Feels [?] Rain Cloud Speed Weather
0:00-5:59 8 °c 6 °c 0.5 mm 76 % 17 mph [Cloudy]
6:00-11:59 11 °c 9 °c 0.7 mm 94 % 16 mph [Cloudy]
12:00-17:59 12 °c 11 °c 0.3 mm 96 % 20 mph [Cloudy]
18:00-23:59 11 °c 9 °c 0.5 mm 97 % 23 mph [Cloudy]

Check out Metcheck for a better picture:
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Course, this being Blighty, come the day it could be snow, sunshine, hail, a plague of frogs ....
.... or all of the above. Best be flexible is what I'm saying.

[Belladonna]

Flexible...Oh yes I am I will be out everyday next week Monday-Friday, I choose Tuesday because I am getting my lights done on Monday afternoon [have no indicators at this moment]. I am keeping Tuesday for this route and where to on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday ? who knows

[Bullet]

Tuesday looking fine and dry if a bit cold. Probably the best day of the week. Will be scoffing into a healthy breakfast around 9am. See whoever there

[Robbo87]

See? I knew that would happen, the weather's gone into roll reversal mode and now it's TUESDAY that's looking o.k. ...... for now.
I'll confirm Monday p.m. but if attending I won't be wasting good money on a second rate brekkie in the Services; I'm for the all-day cholesterol and coffee at Woodleigh's, 30 twisty minutes away .

[MaxDec10]

I'm based further west near Hayle but I'd be keen to meet in Newquay, say hello. Are you taking the Atlantic highway down and up?

Cheers Max

[Belladonna]

See? I knew that would happen, the weather's gone into roll reversal mode and now it's TUESDAY that's looking o.k. ...... for now.
I'll confirm Monday p.m. but if attending I won't be wasting good money on a second rate brekkie in the Services; I'm for the all-day cholesterol and coffee at Woodleigh's, 30 twisty minutes away .

I will have my breakfast at home as breakfast at the service station doesn't sound greasy enough..I will wait till our next stop for cheesy chips lunch yum

Let me know or just come to the station...Now I suppose need to find where that is

[Robbo87]

See? I knew that would happen, the weather's gone into roll reversal mode and now it's TUESDAY that's looking o.k. ...... for now.
I'll confirm Monday p.m. but if attending I won't be wasting good money on a second rate brekkie in the Services; I'm for the all-day cholesterol and coffee at Woodleigh's, 30 twisty minutes away .

I will have my breakfast at home as breakfast at the service station doesn't sound greasy enough..I will wait till our next stop for cheesy chips lunch yum

Let me know or just come to the station...Now I suppose need to find where that is

As stated in a previous post, I'm happy to lead a gentle-ish B road run from Exeter to Launceston and then point you on your way.
Here's the details:
I'll be in the top car park of M5 Exeter Services at 10.00 a.m. leaving 10.15-ish and taking the twisties for breakfast at Woodleighs Coach House, Cheriton Bishop EX6 6JL. Then more B road twisties to Launceston, where I shall then head for Tavistock, then north on the A386, stopping for coffee in the VERY quirky Highwayman Inn at Sourton EX20 4HN (it's quoted as being 'The most unusual pub in Britain' so gotta have a peek and see what the shouting's all about), then more good roads back to East Devon, home and more coffee and cake.
Suggested route from Launceston to Newquay: From just west of Launceston on the A30, take the A395 signed for Davidstowe and Camelford and heading northwest. After approx 9 miles turn left on to the A39 'Atlantic Highway' and head southwest for approx 20 miles. At St Columb Major turn right on to A3509, ride for approx 8 miles and Bingo - Newquay & cheesy chips.
I'll have copies of the route(s) mapped out for anyone who needs it.

[Belladonna]

That's sounds great. No i don't need a map and no that doesn't mean I know what roads you are on about I...will follow You

Right. Top car park at M5 services 10am