When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?

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rodbargee wrote: Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:30 pm Leyburn today at the start of a 120 mile dales and moors bimble with R. Image
Even though I've vowed I'll never own another heavy bike,the big ZZR still turns my head that direction. Great bike. 8-)
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I left a bit later than my usual,but the back roads were quiet and it was a bit warmer,so a nice few hours wasting fuel. 8-)

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Even though I've vowed I'll never own another heavy bike,the big ZZR still turns my head that direction. Great bike. 8-)
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doesnt feel like a big lardy bike this 17 plate one feels lightyears away from the 06 it replaced very nimble when moving too handles and goes like stink Scub you'd love it.
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rodbargee wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:02 pm
doesnt feel like a big lardy bike this 17 plate one feels lightyears away from the 06 it replaced very nimble when moving too handles and goes like stink Scub you'd love it.
Quiet now,I'm a reformed speed addict. ;)
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For a sunny Bank Holiday Sunday the roads were quiet this morning, not that I’m complaining.

Even when I stopped for a coffee at Koti Autotali in Chipping Campden it was not as busy as I expected.

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Does that no burn your right leg in shorts?
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David wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:38 pm Does that no burn your right leg in shorts?
Needs a heel and toe gear change too so it doesn't hurt his tootsie pegs when he changes gear wearing flip flops.
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David wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:38 pm Does that no burn your right leg in shorts?
Yes, not sure what to do about it, or the fact my butt gets sweaty with the new pleather seat cover when wearing a thong. :thumbup:
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I had hoped to get away for the BH weekend but life and stuff got in the way, so I had to make do with a day out today.

I went to Scotland, St Mary's Loch to be exact. On the way I called in at a motorcycle museum just off the road from Brampton to Longtown. It's run by a bloke called Mike Barry who is happy to chat about the bikes. Quite a range of bikes, lots of old Brit stuff but also Jap classic (and not so classic) and Italian. Free tea or coffee too :)

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Over the border and into Scotland, who knew there was a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Dumfries and Galloway?

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Just off the road from St Mary's Loch to Moffat is the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall. There's a path right up to the top of the falls but I didn't fancy climbing up there in bike boots. You can just make out people walking up the path on the right hand side.

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Just short of 300 miles, so a pretty good day's ride.
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A98 Cullen….
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Davie lad wrote: Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:02 pm A98 Cullen….

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That looks lovely.

I bet it will be pissing down when we're up that way next week
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This looks fabulous and interesting. Bike shops in London have another craze for this kind of bikes in London.
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jasonsmith wrote: Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:11 am This looks fabulous and interesting. Bike shops in London have another craze for this kind of bikes in London.
Hello! Not sure which bike you're referring to. :hmmm:
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Count Steer wrote: Fri Sep 02, 2022 9:22 am
jasonsmith wrote: Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:11 am This looks fabulous and interesting. Bike shops in London have another craze for this kind of bikes in London.
Hello! Not sure which bike you're referring to. :hmmm:
It'll be mine of course. 8-)
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Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion, The Beatles played here in 1963…

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Druid wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:18 pm

Over the border and into Scotland, who knew there was a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Dumfries and Galloway?

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Trinity765 wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:36 pm
Druid wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:18 pm

Over the border and into Scotland, who knew there was a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Dumfries and Galloway?

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It's a little bit of a longer ride for you though ;)
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Druid wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:33 pm
Trinity765 wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:36 pm
Druid wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:18 pm

Over the border and into Scotland, who knew there was a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Dumfries and Galloway?



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It's a little bit of a longer ride for you though ;)
I was staying in Wooler, Northumberland at the time. Did Lindisfarne, Bramber, Kielder Forest, The Borders and Hadrian's Wall.
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Just back from a 3 or 4 hour jaunt,it's a lovely day. The water is like glass. May go out again after lunch. 8-)

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Spent over 6 hours out on the bike today. I was ready to get off!

The Mid Antrim road races were being held today,so I decided to go mid afternoon. When I arrived at Clough village,the road was open and no racing. Around the back of the circuit I stopped and spoke with some of the club who were clearing up. Turns out the local paramilitaries decided no one was racing today and poured oil,threw nails and broken glass over the course,as a result it all had to be cancelled.

I felt so sorry for the boys who gave up their time and the money it cost to stage the event. It's a club that's never been blessed with too much cash.

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