Annual GTR Meet up May 2020.

[Nitty Gritty]

Unfortunately I'll be touring Spain and Portugal at the time. Enjoy the horizontal rain!

[Rusty]

This is all coming together rather nicely ... all we have to do is book the weather !

[Lonewolf]

UPDATE ON BIKE MEET


Okay, so in order to add some structure to this meet which is being held in pastures new it made sense to plan some routes for a group ride should anyone wish to partake. Currently for those who may like to accompany Nigel & I, we are going to visit the Isle of Mull on Friday 22nd May returning obviously the same day.

We will be departing on the outward ferry from Oban at 09:50 which docks at Craignure Ferry Terminal on Mull at 10:40. The return journey departs Mull at 17:05 and arrives in Oban at 17:55. Check in closes 30 minutes prior to each departure time. Purchasing tickets in advance would be advisable to avoid disappointment as this could be a busy weekend being a Bank Holiday. There are multiple crossings each day so if these times do not suit you, simply amend your departure times to suit yourself. Return ticket prices are £21 approximately for bike and rider.

Tickets can be purchased here..... www.calmac.co.uk/article/2974/Mull-Oban---Craignure


The plan is to then ride North from the ferry terminal into Tobermory where we can have a stroll, possibly buy some souvenirs and for those that wish to do so, spend some quality time in the Tobermory Distillery Visitors Centre https://tobermorydistillery.com

Whilst in Tobermory we can sample the delights of locally sourced food, possibly at the Cafe Fish or somewhere similar. www.thecafefish.com/menus/menus/


The very loose plan then is to simply explore as much of the Island as we can in a comfortable and safe manner, allowing time for photo stops, leg stretches and comfort breaks etc before heading back to the ferry terminal after what I am sure will be a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Once back at Oban it should take approximately an hour to get back to Tyndrum where we can then enjoy the rest of the evening in the village having a well earned drink.


If anyone fancies this can they comment on the thread just to give an indication of any interest. Many thanks, Steve.

[pross]

That sounds awesome 😎 book  me in please.
Just a question would the ferry do a block booking for all interested just wondered

[Lonewolf]

That sounds awesome 😎 book  me in please.
Just a question would the ferry do a block booking for all interested just wondered

I'll happily make the booking for you if you forward me your registration number and of course a few shillings to cover the ferry crossing fees, otherwise the responsibility is on each attendee to make their own bookings. As for a block booking, I don't think they'd be interested in that as it's only a 40 something minute crossing and it wouldn't be worth either their hassle or ours to try and negotiate something.

[Rusty]

"exploring in a comfortable and safe manner" .... I love it Steve ! Does that mean no DPG style riding ? I shall have to make some space for the distillery visit 

[Lonewolf]

"exploring in a comfortable and safe manner" .... I love it Steve ! Does that mean no DPG style riding ? I shall have to make some space for the distillery visit 

What I meant was by all means we can have fun and tonk along where possible but not to the detriment of missing something awesome which we might otherwise regret. P.S. If we're considering DPG style riding does that mean we need to request a Wall's Ice Cream van somewhere on route? 

[Rusty]

You will probably find one at the bottom of the sea covered in " Ive met The Met" stickers ... sorry everyone ... we digress off topic ! 

[Lonewolf]

Okay, so far there are three of us paid up for the Oban to Mull ferry trip.....anyone else fancy this? If not, no dramas as I understand some people may simply want to do their own thing.

[David]

If it's of any interest to anyone.

Mull is also accessible by ferry from Ardnamurchan, Kilchonan to Tobermory and across the Sound of Mull at Lochaline to Fishnish, have used all three crossings in the past.

Calmac, Turn Up and Go! routes, https://www.calmac.co.uk/tickets/turn-up-and-go

"A number of our short or frequent services are "Turn Up and Go!" routes.  No advance booking is necessary on these sailings, making them ideal for spur-of-the-moment day trips.

Simply turn up at the port of departure, buy a ticket, and go on the next available sailing."

[pross]

Okay, so far there are three of us paid up for the Oban to Mull ferry trip.....anyone else fancy this? If not, no dramas as I understand some people may simply want to do their own thing.

What time is breakfast 

[GLA55Y]

Okay, so far there are three of us paid up for the Oban to Mull ferry trip.....anyone else fancy this? If not, no dramas as I understand some people may simply want to do their own thing.

We don't fancy Mull but will be riding the Oban loop, so we could all set off at the same time, then we will wave you off and see you later back at the Hotel.

[David]

We could all set off at the same time.

That'll be an early start!

[Lonewolf]

We don't fancy Mull but will be riding the Oban loop, so we could all set off at the same time, then we will wave you off and see you later back at the Hotel.

That's absolutely fine, we'd be a strange bunch if we all wanted to do exactly the same thing.

[GLA55Y]