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

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Last month must be the first August in years that I did not get out for a ride. What with the weather and a few long distance overseas work trips the opportunity didn’t arise.
However September has got off to a great start and today’s riding conditions were as close to perfect as I can remember.
So with a not too early start I headed off to an old favourite destination at Koti Autotalli for a coffee, then from there up to a new motor focussed destination, The Piston Club at The Stag between Stratford and Alcester, http://www.thepistonclub.co.uk/.
Not a bad place to stop off, you can see it’s trying to cash in on the popularity and vibe of the nearby Caffine and Machine with a more pub like feel and offering.

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I did a thing today,totally out of character. Normally I avoid bike gatherings like the plague,preferring to ride rather than listen to bullshit,but I went along to a local classic outing,mainly because I wanted to see other triples!

It turned out to be a very enjoyable day and the company was good. I bumped into folk I hadn't seen for years and we had a good laugh. We went some bumpy back roads and the H1 was well out of shape at times,I was glad to see the smoother tarmac. :lol: Still the old girl held up well and I got to leave plenty of smoke trails. 8-)
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That last one's a sprightly looking fella.
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Skub wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:45 pm I did a thing today,totally out of character. Normally I avoid bike gatherings like the plague,preferring to ride rather than listen to bullshit,but I went along to a local classic outing,mainly because I wanted to see other triples!

It turned out to be a very enjoyable day and the company was good. I bumped into folk I hadn't seen for years and we had a good laugh. We went some bumpy back roads and the H1 was well out of shape at times,I was glad to see the smoother tarmac. :lol: Still the old girl held up well and I got to leave plenty of smoke trails. 8-)
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ajlog wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:29 pm Koti
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I can smell the beard oil from here.
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ChrisW wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:03 pm That last one's a sprightly looking fella.
T'was a sprightly looking lady riding it in a sprightly manner too. :thumbup:
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Skub wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:30 pm
ChrisW wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:03 pm That last one's a sprightly looking fella.
T'was a sprightly looking lady riding it in a sprightly manner too. :thumbup:
Even better.
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ZRX61 wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:24 pm
ajlog wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:29 pm Koti
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I can smell the beard oil from here.
The age of folks there (myself included), it was more a whiff of deep heat, TCP and piss
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Skub wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:45 pm I did a thing today,totally out of character. Normally I avoid bike gatherings like the plague,preferring to ride rather than listen to bullshit,but I went along to a local classic outing,mainly because I wanted to see other triples!

It turned out to be a very enjoyable day and the company was good. I bumped into folk I hadn't seen for years and we had a good laugh. We went some bumpy back roads and the H1 was well out of shape at times,I was glad to see the smoother tarmac. :lol: Still the old girl held up well and I got to leave plenty of smoke trails. 8-)
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JOOC - where/what was the bike meet? Sounds interesting, pity I missed it! Up at Benone at the mo, if you fancy a spin…
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Wossname wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:53 am JOOC - where/what was the bike meet? Sounds interesting, pity I missed it! Up at Benone at the mo, if you fancy a spin…
The run finished up at Carnlough. The harbour is a magnet for bikes on a good day.

I may get a chance to be up that general direction early tomorrow,but being definite is difficult as I have family arriving towards the end of the week and I may be called for duties. :roll:
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On a hot day, just pootling up and down the garden on this thing always brings a smile!
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Rockburner wrote: Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:57 pm On a hot day, just pootling up and down the garden on this thing always brings a smile!

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Excellent ride today up to Heybridge, play around the reservoir and back. Not much traffic and back before it got too hot :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Old Road into Maldon, really nice S bends and a good view. I bloody love this bike

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Interesting vehicles festival at the Tiddly pub this weekend. Lovely sunshine but by 6pm storms. Bimble through the lanes with full body armour consisting of..

T shirt..shorts..socks and sandals, no gloves to compliment. 👍

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A very enjoyable afternoon had. 2 pubs , 2 pints and a bbq with Mrs dodgy on my return. 🙂👍
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Ordered some Lycra..all good. 👍
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Killin for lunch.

A nice 210 or so miles in decent weather, up to 27 degrees on the way home which was a bit warm.

Loving the R but I’m still not impressed with the seats even after having them redone. The Mrs especially is complaining that 100 miles is just about her limit in one go which is a pity as it discounts it for long distance stuff.

I really must remember to take pictures when I’m out and about.
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Raced up to Devils Dyke on my way home to get a pic of the sun setting and just missed it. Some you win...

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Trinity765 wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:44 pm Raced up to Devils Dyke on my way home to get a pic of the sun setting and just missed it. Some you win...

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Should have given me a wave !