As per an earlier thread there are six of us coming up from Oxford to spend a couple of days in Leeds, currently booked in at some bland outfit with no breakfast, so does anybody know of a clean B&B with parking for six bikes somewhere in Leeds, near to pubs etc
And if Geoff (100milesaway) Is still up for showing us around the Dales on Saturday even better.
Alan
Yes Alan I'm still up for it. :banana:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why do you have to stay in Leeds? :shocked:
Try this place in Ilkley...Leeds as a whole is a dump, (not as bad as where I live in Bradford) but if you want secure parking you will possibly struggle.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/craiglands.en-gb.html?aid=303948;label=ilkley-3hKZmwaBX3_hvyb6tV6B4QS8394966861%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t3%3Aneg;sid=ae62c8892e2fca87fdef10d79aac220b;dcid=1;srfid=070a0f66e53e8f05e14e443bcbabdcf3X2 (http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/craiglands.en-gb.html?aid=303948;label=ilkley-3hKZmwaBX3_hvyb6tV6B4QS8394966861%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t3%3Aneg;sid=ae62c8892e2fca87fdef10d79aac220b;dcid=1;srfid=070a0f66e53e8f05e14e443bcbabdcf3X2)
you could try Premier Inn http://www.premierinn.com/ they usually have secure parking, and breakfast and a bar :punk: there's quite a few in the Leeds area.
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 08, 2012, 08:21:57 PM
Yes Alan I'm still up for it. :banana:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why do you have to stay in Leeds? :shocked:
Well we had a chat and the consensus came up with Leeds, I shall have a word with the others and see what they say.
Will be in touch soon Geoff.
Alan
The premierinns around here are pretty good. Don't do travel lodge. They are shite.
I still should be up for the 21st, however I need to be back by 6 so may split from the group earlier.
Geoff, Asif and any others, we're staying in the Ascot Grange Hotel on Otley road from 20th so if your still up for showing us six around the dales on Saturday then we should be ready to rock and roll about 10.30 - 11.00am after a hearty breakfast.
If this is ok let me know where to meet and i can sat nav it.
Thanks
Alan
I wouldn't mind tagging along if that's ok ?
The more the merrier, more GTR's is great, we have a spanking new Suzuki 1250, Triumph Sprint ST, old TL1000, old BMW 1200 and one chap whose coming with god knows what.
Keep watching this thread for where to meet.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on July 12, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Geoff, Asif and any others, we're staying in the Ascot Grange Hotel on Otley road from 20th so if your still up for showing us six around the dales on Saturday then we should be ready to rock and roll about 10.30 - 11.00am after a hearty breakfast.
If this is ok let me know where to meet and i can sat nav it.
Thanks
Alan, Kin ell Alan 10-30 - 11-00 HALF the bloody day will have gone before we start, can you not have an early breakfast, and get ready to rumble a bit earlier. There is lots to do, and not a lot of time to do it.
Geoff
Leave it wih me, I will sort it and get back to you, an early start would be better I agree..
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on July 13, 2012, 06:20:51 PM
Geoff
Leave it wih me, I will sort it and get back to you, an early start would be better I agree..
Alan
Good man Alan, keep the buggers off the beer the night before and tell them that Saturday the 21st of July is going to be one fantastic day. :banana: :clap: :smiley:
Quote from: olde coney on July 12, 2012, 09:28:02 PM
I wouldn't mind tagging along if that's ok ?
Oh go on then Rog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You can "Av it" if you like. :banana: :clap: :mfr_lol:
hey Geoff, are ya out on Sunday (can a duck fly ) :mfr_lol:
10.30ish at the bridge ???
Geoff
Spoken to the guys and we can be away at 9.45 poss 9.30 in the morning, there have been two requests, first we visit Pately bridge because they have the oldest sweatshop in the world, and secondly Buttertub pass whatever this is so if you can incorporate this then you will have a happy bunch.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on July 13, 2012, 09:53:31 PM
Geoff
Spoken to the guys and we can be away at 9.45 poss 9.30 in the morning, there have been two requests, first we visit Pately bridge because they have the oldest sweatshop in the world, and secondly Buttertub pass whatever this is so if you can incorporate this then you will have a happy bunch.
Alan
No problemo !!!! your wish is my command. :banana:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 13, 2012, 09:56:33 PM
No problemo !!!! your wish is my command. :banana:
That was supposed to be sweetshop, i will pm you my mobile number and we an arrange to meet up somewhere..
Thanks
Alan
Quote from: olde coney on July 13, 2012, 08:14:15 PM
hey Geoff, are ya out on Sunday (can a duck fly ) :mfr_lol:
10.30ish at the bridge ???
Roger, Have you got a problem getting you carcass out of your pit in a morning? :mfr_lol: We could be half way to the moon by 10-30 :whistling: . Make it half 9 and I,ll buy you a butty , and a brew, that should wake you up. :banana: :yes:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 13, 2012, 10:16:43 PM
Roger, Have you got a problem getting you carcass out of your pit in a morning? :mfr_lol: We could be half way to the moon by 10-30 :whistling: . Make it half 9 and I,ll buy you a butty , and a brew, that should wake you up. :banana: :yes:
I'll do me best :mfr_lol:
Geoff
Do you have a favoured starting point for Saturday and if so where so we can meet up, remembering were soft southerners who get lost easily so we have sat nav with us. We're in LS16 area if that makes any sense.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on July 16, 2012, 07:56:26 PM
Geoff
Do you have a favoured starting point for Saturday and if so where so we can meet up, remembering were soft southerners who get lost easily so we have sat nav with us. We're in LS16 area if that makes any sense.
Alan
Alan I will give you a bell later, and we will sort a meeting place out. :yes:
Top banana.
Alan
For Asif and others, we're meeting in Ilkley at 10am with Geoff for a days riding, if your interested then just shout and I can give specific location, we're riding up from Otley road in Leeds which is 15 miles approx.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on July 16, 2012, 09:50:48 PM
For Asif and others, we're meeting in Ilkley at 10am with Geoff for a days riding, if your interested then just shout and I can give specific location, we're riding up from Otley road in Leeds which is 15 miles approx.
Alan
I am still hoping to meetup for this. Will know on Friday
I spoke to Geoff about this on Sundayand I'm hoping to be there, I'll will need a location in Ilkley
Quote from: olde coney on July 17, 2012, 07:48:55 AM
I spoke to Geoff about this on Sundayand I'm hoping to be there, I'll will need a location in Ilkley
Do ya best Rog, set your alarm, ask a neighbour to knock you up, ya know it makes sense. Another edition of Geoffs B road blitz. Bring it on. :banana: :banana: :banana: :yes:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 17, 2012, 07:58:26 AM
Do ya best Rog, set your alarm, ask a neighbour to knock you up, ya know it makes sense. Another edition of Geoffs B road blitz. Bring it on. :banana: :banana: :banana: :yes:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: Got your P.M Geoff ~ ta, and I've just seen that the meet is at 10,00 am...sooooooo I'll get the neighbours to rouse me in good time.
Hope to see you then :biker3:
Quote from: olde coney on July 17, 2012, 10:18:17 AM
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: Got your P.M Geoff ~ ta, and I've just seen that the meet is at 10,00 am...sooooooo I'll get the neighbours to rouse me in good time.
Hope to see you then :biker3:
Rog It's just dawned on me you will HAVE to come on Saturday, as we will need an official photographer. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 17, 2012, 08:28:58 PM
Rog It's just dawned on me you will HAVE to come on Saturday, as we will need an official photographer. :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol: for the benefit of others that's an 'in' joke....nice one Geoff :whistling:
Where and what time is everyone meeting up?
Try the Holiday Inn in Garforth Leeds, STD rooms are about £50 per night
(http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/leeds/leegf/hoteldetail?sitrackingid=174330938&simatchtype=e&siclientid=1952)
It is a mere 10 mins ride from Leeds and also 10 minutes from the famous Squires Bikers Cafe (http://www.squires-cafe.co.uk/)
If all else fails, Me mum said she will put you up...Best breakfast in Leeds! lol
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 19, 2012, 06:03:57 PM
Where and what time is everyone meeting up?
Asif, We are meeting in the centre of Ilkley. If you approach from Otley on the A65 in the centre you will see a sign for Middleton a right turn. It's also got those tourist brown signs to the lido, and the playhouse, We are meeting just as you turn the corner from those lights. Are you avin it?. It should be a great day. :yes: :banana: :banana:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 19, 2012, 07:56:51 PM
Asif, We are meeting in the centre of Ilkley. If you approach from Otley on the A65 in the centre you will see a sign for Middleton a right turn. It's also got those tourist brown signs to the lido, and the playhouse, We are meeting just as you turn the corner from those lights. Are you avin it?. It should be a great day. :yes: :banana: :banana:
I'm going to do my best. What time?
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 19, 2012, 08:31:45 PM
I'm going to do my best. What time?
Right, if your travel from Leeds to Ilkley you hit the traffic lights by Booth superstore, straight over to another set of lights where you go right to Middleton, take the right and stop, we will be there around 10am.
Alan
Doh .... 10 bells Sorry Asif forgot about the time :embarrassed: :rolleyes:.
So, as you turn on to new Brook St from the A65?
Or bridge lane?
A post code will do :mfr_lol:
I dont have a post code, but looking at the map i guess its the brooke st version, you wont miss Geoff and his arm bands.
give me half an hour and i can check on the iPad.
Alan
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 19, 2012, 08:52:11 PM
So, as you turn on to new Brook St from the A65?
Or bridge lane?
A post code will do :mfr_lol:
Alan It's the sign for Middleton that you want, it is also signposted Ilkley lido/ Ilkley playhouse. cheers Geoff
is what the man said.
Alan
Asif , It's New brook street :yes:.
What's the ride route? Lot's of motorway? :whistling:
You bet, All the way :yawn: :sleeping: :sleep1: :cry: :ohplease: :sleep1: :yawn:
Askwith-Blubberhouses-Pateley bridge-Lofthouse-Masham-Leyburn-Reeth-Muker-Buttertubs pass-Hawes-Ingleton-Kirby lonsdale-Dent-Ribblehead viaduct-Settle-Malham-Arncliffe-Bolton abbey. Game over, weary bikers,= food, beer, sleep. :banana: :banana: :banana:
Geoff, what's plan B if its raining? :whistling:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 19, 2012, 10:35:21 PM
Askwith-Blubberhouses-Pateley bridge-Lofthouse-Masham-Leyburn-Reeth-Muker-Buttertubs pass-Hawes-Ingleton-Kirby lonsdale-Dent-Ribblehead viaduct-Settle-Malham-Arncliffe-Bolton abbey. Game over, weary bikers,= food, beer, sleep. :banana: :banana: :banana:
Something like this (not all of them are shown)
http://goo.gl/maps/JGpE
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 19, 2012, 10:38:26 PM
Geoff, what's plan B if its raining? :whistling:
Ah you cheeky man Steven, Answer to your question is there is no plan B. We are men, we have large fairings on our bikes, we have gore-tex suites, boots, gloves. We also have the best wet weather tyres money can buy. :banana: So why should a bit of rain make us change the plan? :wink:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 19, 2012, 10:45:25 PM
Something like this (not all of them are shown)
http://goo.gl/maps/JGpE
Yes, Great roads, spectacular scenery, good food, good company, lovely weather, What's not to like?. Are you "Avin it" then? :smiley:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 20, 2012, 07:32:12 AM
Yes, Great roads, spectacular scenery, good food, good company, lovely weather, What's not to like?. Are you "Avin it" then? :smiley:
I think I will be. Just need to get to 5pm today without and "will you work this weekend" requests from work
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 20, 2012, 08:59:54 AM
I think I will be. Just need to get to 5pm today without and "will you work this weekend" requests from work
That's easy, just don't go into work then the question can't be asked.
Alan
After a 10 O'Clock meet in Ilkley we set of ably led by Geoff (100miles away) and proceeded towards Pateley Bridge a beautiful little town which amongst other sights has the oldest Sweet shop in England...of course boys being boys we had to do a little shopping
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(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys002.jpg)
Just look at the shelves full of sweets ...mmmm
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys003.jpg)
Then onwards towards Leyburn where we called at the Manor Cafe for a good cuppa
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys004.jpg)
Then over Buttertubs with spectacular views and onwards towards Hawes
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys005.jpg)
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys007.jpg)
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys006.jpg)
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys009.jpg)
Once we arrived at a busy Hawes it seemed like a good idea to get a feed of good Fish & Chips
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys011.jpg)
Now with full bellies we moved onto Devils Bridge for a chat
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/bigalanoxfordboys012.jpg)
I left to go home and the rest of the gang went to Dent
Thanks (again) geoff for an stunning ride out and a big thanks to whoever organised the weather which was stunning
Looks like you had a great time, excellent photos.
Left home at 7-45 this morning to meet up with the boys in Ilkley, arrived back home at 7-45 this evening, 12 hours on a B road boogie. This was one of the great motorcycling days, fabulous weather, great bunch of lads, scenery second to none, and in my humble opinion the best motorcycling playground in the country.I think everyone will remember this one for a loooooooooong time. Thanks Alan for bringing such a grand bunch of lads to play out with us, I think they were rather impressed with the sheer beauty of this part of the world. Please pass on my thanks to them for making today one of those very special ones. :smiley: :yes:. Asif and Roger hope you both found your way home safe and sound :yes: A big thank you from me to every one involved. :smiley:
Thank you Geoff and twas really great to meet and ride with Alan and the boys
BTW Geoff.. see ya at the Bridge at 10 bells tomorrow :yes:
Wont be there today Geoff summat cropped up sorry mate.
In addition to my post of yesterdays fantastic ride out a sad event has come to light..
Devils Bridge has been known for many years for youngsters, mainly male, to jump from the Bridge parapet into the rapid water below...its a dangerous game which has claimed lives in the past, others have been seriously injured...we were discussing this very fact yesterday afternoon before the group moved on to Dent, and in fact we were looking at the water below from the bridge parapet where these stunts have taken place.
At 5pm yesterday, just after we left Devils Bridge, another 'stunter' lost his life....what a waste of a young life...soooo needless :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/9831053.Body_found_after_Devil_s_Bridge_jumper_fails_to_re_surface/
Some more pics for you to enjoy
Three GTRs waiting for the southerners to turn up
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21100242.jpg)
Note how the fastest one is propping up the slow ones
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21100327.jpg)
"And he said he wasn't going to come out cause it was raining!"
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21105506.jpg)
"What, you southerners don't go out in the rain either?"
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21105543.jpg)
The sweet shop. Boy, did it have sweets
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21105555.jpg)
Just to prove that green isn't the fastest colour
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21105610.jpg)
And 15 mins later it went past
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21105613.jpg)
At the cafe
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21120345.jpg)
A red bike cause I like red bikes
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21120359.jpg)
More GTRs
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21120412.jpg)
A quick drink
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/gnusblat/1400%20GTR/Rideouts/2012-07-21121538.jpg)
Someone has stolen your panniers!!!!!!! How are you going to get all those sweets home
Coman
As the southerner who instigated this shebang yesterday I have to say a very big thanks to Geoff (100milesaway), Roger (older coney) and Asif (kwisasfuki) for being there at the start of what was an excellent days riding, Geoff road at a pace which was perfect for all of us except one but we know he is slow but gaining in confidence, his knowledge of the roads and sights was exemplary and if anybody gets the chance to follow the pink arm bands do it, you won't regret it.
A full days riding it was with Asif the first to drop out due to work, Roger went all the way to Devils Bridge and Geoff took us all the way right back to Ilkley some 8 hours later. Our plans to hit the clubs of Leeds Saturday night went out of the window and we had a Thai meal and beer.
All of us have said we would like to explore more and no doubt will be back with the funny sounding northerners sooner rather than later.
I have some pics which is due course will appear but for now again a big thanks to you all.
We even ignored the M1 on the way home as it would have been sacrilege to go on a motorway after all that scenery.
Alan (and the others).
I will post some pics when i have worked out how.
Alan
A few like minded friends
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/bigalan555/IMG_1376.jpg)
Up a hill somewhere
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/bigalan555/IMG_1372.jpg)
Two greens with a quick black in the middle
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/bigalan555/IMG_1373.jpg)
A line of tired soft southerners.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/bigalan555/IMG_1382.jpg)
Alan, I must have saved you and your buddies a fortune by wearing you out so badly :yawn: that you wanted an early night :sleep1:, rather than go clubbing :banana:., or maybe it was all that lovely fresh air we have in Yorkshire. :yes:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 22, 2012, 09:02:58 PM
Alan I must have saved you and your buddies a fortune by wearing you out so badly :yawn: that you wanted an early night :sleep1:, rather than go clubbing :banana:., or maybe it was all that lovely fresh air we have in Yorkshire. :yes:
It has to be the clean fresh air, anywhere within the ring road of Oxford is smog bound, more buses and lorries you will never see in one place at once, I was raring to go but it was the others.
Alan
Quote from: olde coney on July 22, 2012, 08:44:37 AM
Wont be there today Geoff summat cropped up sorry mate.
In addition to my post of yesterdays fantastic ride out a sad event has come to light..
Devils Bridge has been known for many years for youngsters, mainly male, to jump from the Bridge parapet into the rapid water below...its a dangerous game which has claimed lives in the past, others have been seriously injured...we were discussing this very fact yesterday afternoon before the group moved on to Dent, and in fact we were looking at the water below from the bridge parapet where these stunts have taken place.
Yes Rog it's very sad, but as you know boys will be boys, it's all part of lifes rich tapestry. It will have devastated his family though.
At 5pm yesterday, just after we left Devils Bridge, another 'stunter' lost his life....what a waste of a young life...soooo needless :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/9831053.Body_found_after_Devil_s_Bridge_jumper_fails_to_re_surface/
Oops sorry about that. What I said was. Yes it's very sad but as you know boys will be boys, young lads will never stop doing daft things, and taking risks, It's all part of lifes rich tapestry. I do feel really sorry for his family though.