Meets National or Regional
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:06 pm
I know there's another thread open on this but maybe we need to see what the interest really is.
Recognising that Trad Scooters pull off major meets as do various Motorcycle marques, ie Goldwing owners etc, both attracting large numbers it does seem strange that Maxi Scooter riders can't do something.
So lets just see what's out there as regards interest and in what.
Firstly group rides are OK but not to everyone's taste and simply standing round talking Scoot can be a bit boring. We all know about the bikes and the only thing that would stir me up is a Burgman that isn't Grey or Silver Ha Ha.
So would there be an interest in say meeting at a general interest attraction? For example and this is just a thought the Air Museum off the M11? I use that only as an example.
Would there be any interest in say negotiating a special rate at a Hotel? This is what the Goldwingers do, or so I am informed. A convention Hotel can be largely empty at weekends and therefore cheap. The X9 owners club do this and I would have gone but it clashed every time with family holiday commitments - see it happens.
I would like to hear views on what would be a good idea to draw members in.
Please do not write to tell me what won't work or why you don't like riding in groups or negative thinking. Lets see what would work. Tell me your interested if we get it right and what would make it right. Maybe something that would get Wives or partners to want to come as well.
Personally I can take or leave riding in a group, but I do like to meet up with fellow enthusiasts. It reinforces my decision to ride Scoots.
To me a National Meet - done right - would be the focal point of the riding year, something to plan for.
I know cost could be an issue but if that's openly discussed then maybe we could source out a venue where camping is there for those that want it alongside a hotel or similar with a group meal. This would mean that it has to be in the warmer months. Maybe September or early October.
So if you fancy a National or maybe Regional meet put your name forward with ideas and preferences.
This would take some organising but I will lead it off if there's interest. What I wont take though is criticism for doing something and getting it wrong. Its up to us all to contribute ideas.
So for now - names and ideas only please to give some idea of numbers.
Recognising that Trad Scooters pull off major meets as do various Motorcycle marques, ie Goldwing owners etc, both attracting large numbers it does seem strange that Maxi Scooter riders can't do something.
So lets just see what's out there as regards interest and in what.
Firstly group rides are OK but not to everyone's taste and simply standing round talking Scoot can be a bit boring. We all know about the bikes and the only thing that would stir me up is a Burgman that isn't Grey or Silver Ha Ha.
So would there be an interest in say meeting at a general interest attraction? For example and this is just a thought the Air Museum off the M11? I use that only as an example.
Would there be any interest in say negotiating a special rate at a Hotel? This is what the Goldwingers do, or so I am informed. A convention Hotel can be largely empty at weekends and therefore cheap. The X9 owners club do this and I would have gone but it clashed every time with family holiday commitments - see it happens.
I would like to hear views on what would be a good idea to draw members in.
Please do not write to tell me what won't work or why you don't like riding in groups or negative thinking. Lets see what would work. Tell me your interested if we get it right and what would make it right. Maybe something that would get Wives or partners to want to come as well.
Personally I can take or leave riding in a group, but I do like to meet up with fellow enthusiasts. It reinforces my decision to ride Scoots.
To me a National Meet - done right - would be the focal point of the riding year, something to plan for.
I know cost could be an issue but if that's openly discussed then maybe we could source out a venue where camping is there for those that want it alongside a hotel or similar with a group meal. This would mean that it has to be in the warmer months. Maybe September or early October.
So if you fancy a National or maybe Regional meet put your name forward with ideas and preferences.
This would take some organising but I will lead it off if there's interest. What I wont take though is criticism for doing something and getting it wrong. Its up to us all to contribute ideas.
So for now - names and ideas only please to give some idea of numbers.