OP storm SW Scotland Mk4, July 29th to 31st 2016

[Pete.L]

It's gunna be good
can't wait to get back on those roads

[fabiostar]

alls good here. me,stevie and ktm james should be there at the campsite around 3 friday. heading home sunday . work commitments.

[grumpyfrog]

Yip, I'm in. On holiday that week so might get down early and get pissed with the ferry boys. Will let you know on the day.
Tractor boy is getting his pass signed this week, so add him to your list to gather on the way up.
He'll be heading home on Sunday so can head down with you Chris, if you dare to be seen with him alone.
Any requests on the grog front this year: rum, malt, blend, buckie?

[AMCQ46]

Glad to hear the tractor is making a return, pm me his mobile so I can keep him updated on times. But assume settle at 1pm

[Flatline]

Just used the elevation tool Alistair


There's a few hill then

[VTRDark]

Just used the elevation tool Alistair

Was it Blue

[AMCQ46]

Just used the elevation tool Alistair


There's a few hill then

We will visit the highest village in Scotland

[GreenEyedGecko]

I was looking back at this thread and saw "We will ... pick up all the other misfits as we get to Settle/Hawes..." well - with an invite like that it would be rude not to.

Would it be ok if I tag along for a few hours on the Friday? Maybe join at Hawes?

[Pete.L]

Don't worry,
we are all harmless misfits. Be glad to meet you. I think there will be Flatty , Ziggy, Ady, Ali and myself so far. The more the merrier
Bags me tail end charlie, It'll give me a chance to see the scenery instead of a blur

Pete.l

[adyf]

Would be great to see you again Christine , was a joy riding with you if only for a couple of hours ,will be in hawes so meet us there , you on the storm now?

[AMCQ46]

I was looking back at this thread and saw "We will ... pick up all the other misfits as we get to Settle/Hawes..." well - with an invite like that it would be rude not to.

Would it be ok if I tag along for a few hours on the Friday? Maybe join at Hawes?

Great. See you in hawes. I will finalise the exact time based on weather nearer the day

[GreenEyedGecko]

ok, great, see you in a fortnight. Looking forward to riding with you guys again and meeting new folk too. And yeah, I will be on my storm

[AMCQ46]

Christine, Does your mobile number still end in 105? I will text you any updates on the day

[Miztaziggy]

Al,
Just got back in from the Northumberland trip.
Gotta say, the roads were ace. Parts of the route from Barnard Castle up to Alston then on to Penrith are similar to the Scottish roads, maybe Delphine pass lite.
I was thinking it might be a good idea to incorporate some of them on this run for the Friday ride up?

In particular, the road from Barnard Castle, through Middleton in Teesdale, to Alston was really good.
It continues and gets even better turning left and on toward Penrith. Goes past Hartside Cafe right on the top of the hills which is a good place to stop for a coffee.

This route here is 100 miles from Settle to Penrith. Ideal for 1 tank full?

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Settl ... 664097!3e0

[KermitLeFrog]

Al,
Just got back in from the Northumberland trip.
Gotta say, the roads were ace. Parts of the route from Barnard Castle up to Alston then on to Penrith are similar to the Scottish roads, maybe Delphine pass lite.
I was thinking it might be a good idea to incorporate some of them on this run for the Friday ride up?

In particular, the road from Barnard Castle, through Middleton in Teesdale, to Alston was really good.
It continues and gets even better turning left and on toward Penrith. Goes past Hartside Cafe right on the top of the hills which is a good place to stop for a coffee.

This route here is 100 miles from Settle to Penrith. Ideal for 1 tank full?

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Settl ... 664097!3e0

Chris, you never did the Alston to Brampton road. Not as good as the Hartside but still rather good and, it cuts a fair few miles out if you need to be in a hurry.