lap around the Isles

[2kwacks]

Mr Mecky can you please rephrase this sentence "I most likely would 2kwacks and his mates let past me and only shake my head" do you mean! 2kwacks and his mates would let me pass and I would only shake my head? I'm not a slow rider by any means, but I'm the first to admit, over the last few years I've become alot more cautious. few years ago, if I was to go for a ride I would ride at a steady space, if I seen another bike coming up in my mirror I would grow horns, then it would more than often turn into a race between the both of us. then I started asking myself why? I don't know this guy and most likely will never meet him again, so what if he thinks I'm one of them "born again" bikers just starting off again. I consider myself to be good rider, don't like using the word "excellent or brillant" because it can make you to complacent and that can be very dangerous when riding on todays roads. done all the training, including the "police motorcycle advance training" suppose over the years have seen and heard of so many motorcycle fatalities, I made the discision to either pack up or slow down.

[Lonewolf]

Geoff, many thanks for your kind comments.  ;D

The Cornish coast as well as Devon is as has been said also beautiful and well worth the effort to visit. Oh and if mecki thinks the roads in The Lakes are restrictive and narrow then you should experience these roads which are typical of Devon & Cornwall.  :o















And what could be better than relaxing in the evening in the hot tub overlooking unspoilt views of the countryside.

[2kwacks]

if you have towed a 23ft caravan around devon and cornwall, then your ready for anythink. p.s those lanes looks very familiar ;D have come across a few of them in my touring days ;)

[100milesaway]

2 Questions Mr Wolf     Are they your plates of meat. :o      I f so           And are the bubbles from a fart ? :-\

[Lonewolf]

2 Questions Mr Wolf     Are they your plates of meat. :o      I f so           And are the bubbles from a fart ? :-\

How rude!!  ;)  Yes they are my feet and no it's a hot tub you baffoon, the bubbles are part of the relaxation package.  ;D 

[O.C.]

I'm bound to favour the Lake District because it's where I live also I feel very, very priviledged and fortunate to do so. However I do originate from Huddersfield in lovely Yorkshire (near Holmfirth to be precise)...mmmmm..... now, who knows that part of the world ?

Like many others I have ridden my bikes across a number of parts of Europe and taken in the truly stunning scenery, this was on top of a pass in Austria, sorry I don't remember what it was called



This post and its related pictures demonstrate just how beautiful the whole of Great Britain is, and in particular how good it is to be on two wheels enjoying the stunning scenery which is on all our doorsteps

However it does rain in the 'Lakes' (there's a clue in the name) LOL....seen here at hartside on a GTR ride out 2 years ago



Oh BTW....I was out on the GTR yesterday in the stunning Lake District. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)









It rained................. but it was still great  ::)

[Lonewolf]

Well this thread has inspired me to get out today before I have to go back to work. And yes you've guessed it I'm off to The Lakes, Wast Water to be precise!

Oh and as for Holmfirth, yes I know it well.  ;D

[mecki]

Well, if you regard Cumbria and the Pennines as part of the 'Lakes'...

[O.C.]

Well, if you regard Cumbria and the Pennines as part of the 'Lakes'...

Be assured that the Lake District is definitely part of Cumbria Mecki, as for the West Pennines, I'm not too sure where the county boundary starts/finishes.

Either way, the point is that the U.K has some beautiful places to visit and see....especially on two wheels  8)

Who needs to go abroad  ;D

Lonewolf, I hope the weather improves cos its murky and wet right now...post some pics if you are able to see anything

You coulda called in here for a brew ~ all callers welcome 

[BigAlan]

I can add my 2p worth, do not under any circumstances visit Oxford or anywhere within 20 miles of it, its crowded all the time, slow dangerous moving traffic who think motorcycles are a pain.

Although if we get invaded by any Johnny Foreigner this is the place to be because they wont get off the ring road to find us.

Alan

[mecki]

I never said that the Lake District isn't a part of Cumbria. I said that Cumbria isn't part of 'the Lakes'.
Hartside pass where your picture was taken is in Cumbria and in the Pennines but it is definitely not in the Lake District.
If I would follow your logic then  the whole of England must be part of 'the Lakes' too because they are a part of England after all.
And of course like in most other countries there are quite a few beautiful places in the UK too, and some are accessible on two wheels.
Why this should be a reason not to go abroad, though, will forever remain a mystery to me.
You have been to the Alps yourself, so who do you try to kid?
Whatever you claim, negotiating one group of slow moving cars being stuck behind a truck or coach after another on the undeniably scenic road from Penrith to Windermere is definitely not as much fun as going over the Nufenen pass in Switzerland.

[mecki]

I can add my 2p worth, do not under any circumstances visit Oxford or anywhere within 20 miles of it, its crowded all the time, slow dangerous moving traffic who think motorcycles are a pain.

York tends to be like that too.

[O.C.]

I never said that the Lake District isn't a part of Cumbria. I said that Cumbria isn't part of 'the Lakes'.
Hartside pass where your picture was taken is in Cumbria and in the Pennines but it is definitely not in the Lake District.
If I would follow your logic then  the whole of England must be part of 'the Lakes' too because they are a part of England after all.
And of course like in most other countries there are quite a few beautiful places in the UK too, and some are accessible on two wheels.
Why this should be a reason not to go abroad, though, will forever remain a mystery to me.
You have been to the Alps yourself, so who do you try to kid?
Whatever you claim, negotiating one group of slow moving cars being stuck behind a truck or coach after another on the undeniably scenic road from Penrith to Windermere is definitely not as much fun as going over the Nufenen pass in Switzerland.

I think the subject has now been aired more than enough, and won't be enhanced by me adding any further comment

[Lonewolf]

olde coney, I feel I have to apologise to you re mecki's attidude, it's totally unnecessary and doesn't create a good impression of this forum to new members such as yourself.  :-[

I did get out to Wast Water today, albeit after a small detour just beyond Kirkby Lonsdale due to a bad accident that I couldn't even get through on the bike. The weather on route was horrendous and I considered on a number of occasions turning round and picking a new destination but I persevered and was so glad that I did.

The light was a bit flat but I managed to get a couple of photos rattled off.







Wet, windy & very cold, but very worth the journey.  ;D

[Kwikasfuki]

Mecki, did a Brit steal your girlfriend or something  :)

The UK has some great routes. Heck, I'm still learning all the ones around Yorkshire and Lancashire. The road system in the UK is so unstructured, it makes for great entertainment on a bike