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Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

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Photo by Alessio Corradini,
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Xander any more thoughts on when a good time and place to have the first meet / ride out???

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Hi Xander. Good idea. I just about live in Staffordshire, up in the Peak District Nat Park near to Leek. Never done a ride out, I usually travel by myself. However, this is a great area to ride about in and if something is organised and I am home, any ride out is welcome to call for a cuppa when the inevitable rain starts again....... you can email through the HUBB. Cheers, Gill.
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Guys..OKAY So... Mrs.X just gave me the green light!

i will also post this as a separate thread when it is a bit more solid.. but I am thinking sunday oct 26th for a meet up.(sorry for the late notice..)

Right now i am thinking a two pronged approach.. say the southern/eastern guys meet up early(ish) (say at bassets pole round-a-bout on the A38 at 0930-1000h either in the pub or McHell across the lot) ride up in the direction of the peaks district, on some nice A roads (A515 kinda thing).. Stop at a pub for lunch(need suggestions here.. but would like to stay out of matlock too crowed ): talk bikes, trips,future trips, the true meaning of spinach, basically general BS of little to no value, .. and take the long road back. via anywhere.. it is hard to find a road that is not nice up there.. to wherever people want to leave from..

It will be a nice slowish ride (will be controlled by the slowest among us) and with no dirt, no pressure, all types of bikes are welcome, just no 3 van support crews please...


I will/can come up with a definitive route if people want.. but my usual method is to ride around aimlessly...

Hows this sound?
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Sounds good to me, although I am on call that weekend but still should be able to make it.

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Hey Xander - sounds good to me too except I'm off to Tunisia and Libya on 19th October and won't be back 'til 10th November.

Would've liked to have joined you.

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Xander, A good meeting place in the peaks is the old smithy cafe in Monyash. Great all day breakfast and nice icecreams too. There is a pub nextdoor for those that have to indulge. There is usually loads of other bikes there too. It's between Ashbourne and Buxton.
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Not strictly what you are after,but I am in the East Midlands,any good??
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Sounds good to me, although I am on call that weekend but still should be able to make it.
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Flyingdoctor---- Xander, A good meeting place in the peaks is the old smithy cafe in Monyash. Great all day breakfast and nice icecreams too. There is a pub nextdoor for those that have to indulge. There is usually loads of other bikes there too. It's between Ashbourne and Buxton.
Okay the OLD Smithy for lunch it is!

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Hey Xander - sounds good to me too except I'm off to Tunisia and Libya on 19th October and won't be back 'til 10th November.Would've liked to have joined you.
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I would have liked to join you.. so you win ..Tunisia is a great place..I loved it.. and would have even more if we were on my bike.... But as i hope this will be a some what regular thing ... hopefully you can make the next one.


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trophydave Not strictly what you are after,but I am in the East Midlands,any good??
Of course you are welcome... All hubbers are (as are any other rider to be honest)!!!
Well only if you are not bringing a 3 --4x4 support vehicles


I will post this as a mini-meet thread later today/tomorrow (I will call it the MIDLANDS MICRO MEET so that others can see it as well and maybe join.. but spread the word.. and am already looking forward to it!! We are going to be two up.. so I am likely to be the slowest bike!


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I'd love to come, but im not sure I should risk it with my ktm now on ebay.

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Would like to come though I'm trying to watch my spending at the moment. Probably going to the northern meet though (lots of miles but camping also).
Will let you know for sure sooner to the time. More £££ dependent than weather dependent. Hope everyone has a good time anyway.
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Hope i will be able to make it. Nice steady ride out sounds good to me as i'm not a knee down race type.
Maybe a fixed destination not a fixed route would be best if we lose anyone i.e. me i know where to head for.
i do like the take what looks good concept of road choice.
Hope to see you all soon!!!!!!!!
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i've just seen this. I'm in Burton On Trent, should be up for the meet but as i said on the other thread its the day before payday & im a bit broke. all my own fault really, 2,000miles touring scotland at the begining of the month on a T140v plus tyres and tax on the other bike - its all added up a bit quick.
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I have only just picked up this thread as I`ve been away down under.
I am still a novice compared to most of the people here but would welcome a chance of a rideout and a chat.
I live near Oswestry and will try to come along next time.
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Hi folks - only just found this thread so late to the party.

Based in Stafford and will be in for the next run/meet/whatever!

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Hi Xander

Only in Banbury, so add me and a couple of mates to the list.

I guess Stratford on a Sunday would work, but meet by the river, like the old days.

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