Sunday 22nd April Northern Muppets Meet

[JohnR93]

I love the run to hawes, weather permitting Im a defo,

To Horrobags & ZZG & anyone else coming up the M6.

Weather Permitting: We could meet up at Forton Services (just South of Lancaster) at about 09:30 to 09:45 (time for a brew?) before riding on to Hawes. It should only take just over an hour from Forton Services to Hawes according to Google Maps.

[Sylar]

If going to Hawes Muppets, be aware the cafe in the town opposite the chippie were you could park has been extended and is now part of the pavement. Personally i always park in the carpark itself. Have a nice day

[JohnR93]

Are you coming to Hawes that Sunday, Syalr? I missed meeting you at the Manchester Bike Show @ Trafford.

[Sylar]

Could easily make the meet. Somehow i seem to upset people, so i normally ride alone. I have breakfast before setting out on rides, so i don't like meeting people who then have thier breakfast. Riding in a group: i don't brake on bends so if someone in front continually brakes on bends it makes it dangerous for me,but, if i overtake them it seems to cause upset. If i lead 3-4 people i'm okay, but i don't like following anyone. Hawes - Settle area is where i ride a lot so i have my own routes. The times i stop it is just for a tea and a break ,not for a meal as i have my meals at home sat at a table especially on Sundays. If you are from Blackburn do you have Blacburn across the top of your screen?? if so i was just leaving Glasson dock a couple of weeks ago and saw the bike parked up, otherwise i would have had a chat.

[ginge]

Just wondering where Northern Muppets start. Can't make this one , afternoon shift and a shade over 128 miles.
Ginge.

[Gerard C]

Hi Ginge

My cunning plan was to use the Hawes ride out as a starting point for lots of Muppet rides. Because its fairly central for most in the North it seemed ideal. I know theres a few members on the East coast side so what about a ride out to Scarborough. Whitby should be a definite destination for the NE Lads and us from the West Yorks area. Send me a message when your free on a Sunday and lets meet up. Gerard

[Gerard C]

Hi Sylvar

Any suggestions for a ride based fom Hawes? Some local knowledge would be good. I find riding in a group is a definite experience. I find the secret is to leave a good gap. Not being a wise arse saying that because I agree some people do slow down more than expected. There’s a section on this site regarding riding in a group, its worth reading. The drop off method works great - as long as everybody understands the method. It looks as if we will have a good turn out on Sunday - weather permitting - Muppets melt in the wet. Ha Ha. Be nice to see you there. Maybe you could lead a ride?

[horobags]

riding in a group is a good experience, just use a little common sense, leave a decent gap, if you overtake, move over and leave plenty of gap on the width, when I ride alone I loke to get a bit of a move on, but when riding with others, I adapt my riding style to suit everyone else, group riding isn;t a race, its a fun sociable day out.
All being well if I can make this meeting, by the time I get to hawes, I wont want to go for another ride out (hawes is a fair run for me), but It would be great to meet up for a chat and a brew, before you set off.
John, is there any chance we could meet at the Rocket centre, near you, and then head up through Clitheroe towards Skipton, as a blat up the M6 to Lancaster is the last thing I want.

[Sylar]

I did read the article about riding in a group,and did learn from it. I was at the Rocket centre yesterday, and at Robinsons in Rochdale(bought a new winter flip up helmet). I once offered one of my rides when I first joined the Muppets, no one turned up. I have ridden in a group both with the Ugly bunch and with the Honda Owners Club, same problem, i seem to upset people without knowing how. I guess i am just used to riding on my own and at my pace. I ride all year round and use winter to explore new routes. There are times when i stop for a brew and join someone on a run especially if they don't know the area. So I will be out on the 22nd but i won't be joining you. Have a good day though. Horobags, no need to go anywhere near Lancaster if going from Rocket Centre. Gerard c how far do you want to go from Hawes, and where do you want to end up?? Try to take in the Ribbleshead via duct, its quite a sight for those that haven't seen it before.

[Wolf]

Sylar, stop bein a fart and join us it will be a nice ride/meet if weather is ok ride behind me I hardley use my brakes