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Old 14 Apr 2008
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Exclamation UK Meeting - Autumn meeting?
We have 492 registered for the UK meeting and 95+% paid!

With 2 1/2 months to go - and traditionally half the entries come in the last couple of months - we are obviously well and truly sold out. When we hit 500 paid we're closing it as promised. Those registered and unpaid are out of luck.
The hard part is going to be saying no at the gate. We are not looking forward to that and feel bad already that people who want to come will miss out.

So we'd love to have another meeting, there is clearly loads of interest, but we need your help!

We've thought of moving to a whole new location with a capacity of up to 1,000 but we think that will take away from the small cozy friendly "HU Community" feeling that we think - and you've told us - is so important.

Bristol Community are working hard to get a meeting going but don't have a super good location on the level of Ripley yet, so that won't substitute, but it will make a great smaller meeting for those in the area.

We're wondering what we can do - another meeting? Same location different date? Different location and date?

Perhaps September in Ripley?
Dates for a second meeting this year? Next year?

Please let us know what you think, all suggestions appreciated - and I think most important get out there and find us another location! Perhaps Southwest? Or North?

Location requirements for a second meeting:
  1. Capacity - at least 250 people
  2. Good camping
  3. Good pub / restaurant
  4. Presentation rooms
  5. Friendly owners!
  6. "away from the public / roads etc location"
over to you lot to tell us what you want...

thanks, Grant and Susan
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I'd certainly be keen on a second meeting as I can't make the dates for the first one. Personally I have no preference to the same or different venue just so long as its a different date. September would be fine.

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There's a lot of things going for Ripley--it's pretty central in the UK, it has offroad tracks nearby, the facilities are tried and tested, etc., etc. So it makes logistical sense to reuse Ripley.

I can't put my finger on exactly why, however, but I think to run a second meeting at the same location would NOT be a good idea.

If Bristol isn't possible, maybe Mid Wales, or near Salisbury Plain?
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I like Ripley but I agree that a second meet there wouldn't be a great idea. It would dilute the original meet I think.
I know of a hotel in Southern Scotland, Lanarkshire, that hosts bike rallies. Well it hosts one for definite and that rally has over 300 at it. They camp in the grounds and some book rooms in the hotel. Unfortunately I don't know how to run a rally or organise it
I'll email Grant with the hotel website and see what he thinks.
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There's a lot of things going for Ripley--it's pretty central in the UK, it has offroad tracks nearby, the facilities are tried and tested, etc., etc. So it makes logistical sense to reuse Ripley.

I can't put my finger on exactly why, however, but I think to run a second meeting at the same location would NOT be a good idea.

If Bristol isn't possible, maybe Mid Wales, or near Salisbury Plain?
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How about this place near Andover Wyke down farm looks like southern version of Ripley.If thay would be able to cater for meet?
I have no connection with this place
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I think Cornwall or Devon would be a lovely place for a second meeting. Especially Cornwall really. LOADS of camping infastructure, beautiful beaches and riding roads and a large traveller, hippy feeling down there.

Probably not the easiest best location for us folks up north but the weather in the South West is almost continental !! (Remember Ripley 07)

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Well I went for South-West too, but that's cos I'm in Brittany so it'd be easier to get to, just a hop over the Channel with Brittany Ferries. Obviously it'd be good to know well in advance to take advantage of any cheap deals though, but I'd love to be able to make it.
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And me......
Grant just sent you a pm

Well having to have just cancelled my attendance t this years meeting - grrrrrrrrrr

I would agree to another meet - SE pref or SW 2nd choice - just being selfish, but thats my preference.
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As a matter of fact, (just catching up on this thread, been running flat out...) we're thinking THREE altogether next year, spring, probably south / south-west, summer - Ripley - and fall, possibly Scotland-ish.

EXACT area irrelevant to us - we just need the right location!

So if you're out for a ride, keep your eyes wide open and see what you can find. Those of you who have been to Ripley know it's almost perfect, a bit small for food, otherwise ok.

To be clear - we need: good food, camping, meeting rooms - ALL onsite - if you have to leave for anything, it's out. (other than hotels for those who prefer their comfort). Great riding in the area or on the way there for most is a big plus.

There's a couple of holiday camps on the south coast that sound good though we haven't looked at them yet, a location in the west, and one in Scotland that locals are working on, but nothing confirmed yet, so it's still open.

All help appreciated! It's a HUGE amount of work making these events happen, so the more that put in a little the better. The hardest, always, is finding the location, so get out there and ride with a purpose!

See you in Ripley, or at YOUR new location

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I know it restricts it to holiday times only, but have you looked at University campuses or similar at all? For years there was a cyclist meet at the place I went to in Lancaster (used to be University College of St Martins, but I think it's changed its name now). It provided everything you'd need I think. Accomodation was either in halls or camping, there's obviously lecture theatres available, bars, food etc and given how cheap it was for CycleFest I doubt it cost a huge amount (although one of the organisers was a lecturer now I think about it.

In fact St Martins would be a great place now I think of it, as there's plenty of great riding either out the back door in the Forest of Bowland, or up into Cumbria or down to the Fylde and Blackpool, and Glasson Dock, just down the road has (or had) a healthy group of bikers on a Sunday morning for tea and bacon butties. Conference Cumbria for more details (as an example).

Anyway, just a thought, if people are considering possible locations, is to ring the local uni.
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This is a great idea - I'm gutted I can't make this years meet - after so much planning to come along too!

Would love to finally meet everyone and put faces to names, and having a few meets around the country over the year would be perfect.

Location wise - my suggestion - (actually I think we should have one in Wales so I can show you all how stupidly amazing it is for a weekender) - but for practicality...

The Angel Inn down in Snetterton

The Angel Inn Review » The London Biker

I don't have many good photos (these are all of the facilities and one small part of the camping area I'm afraid camera ran out of battery whilst I was down there). But it's VERY biker friendly - it's just down the road from the race track. It's facilities are top notch, the food and B&b in the Angel are spot on and cheap and the area is surrounded by stunning off-road routes.

It could comfortably deal with a 1000 bikers, plus the site has a bar right in the middle of the camping area if we want to use it. They also offer a massive BBQ facility, again right in the middle of the site.

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I am a newcomer and from far away country (dont laugh). This coming October will be my first riding trip to the Uk and Europe and LOVE so much to attend the HU meeting. Scotland Highlands would be great for me as I will be heading there along my intended track. I miss this meet means there will be no other chance in my lifetime to meet you guys in the UK.

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Hi Amzah
There is a Northern meet in Yorkshire planned for a weekend in October. I'm sure they would would make you very welcome.
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Roger that. Will keep watch the date and will adjust my timing accordingly if that is not too far deviate from my plan. Thanks
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What's happened to this event? The date is looming fast and I notice there is a Scottish mini-meet on the same date.
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