***The OcUK Bikers meet 2006. 12th of August***

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Well as the main purpose of the previous has been done I have decided to start the **Official** thread for this meet.

SATURDAY 12TH August 2006-12 noon

It seems that the location I was thinking of it going to be a bit difficult to get to. I am informed that there are a good few bigger pubs which are just off the M1 at J18 which makes it easier to access for most. Here is a link you can use to find some oh the pubs just off J18, I think it makes sense to do this rather than try and work your way through Northampton and find the pub. This new location just off the M1 is only about 15 miles away from the other one, so it should still mean that everyone who has expressed an interest can still make it.

The venue's address is:

THE WHEATSHEAF
Chain: SCOTTISH & NEWCASTLE
15 MAIN ROAD, CRICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. NN6 7TU

Here is a quick map to show where the new meeting point is in relation to the old one:
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It is called The Wheatsheaf for those close by who may know it, I left the postcode in for people to work out their own directions.


The meet time will be midday at the above location (obviously give or take half an hour as some people have a long journey to get there), introduce ourselves and our machines to one another, generally have a bit of a chat outside then head in for food. Unfortunately we wont be dressed for eating out but who realy cares.
After the food we will then take ourselves down the road for a few miles to admire one anothers bikes out on the open road. People who arent on bikes or dont wish to ride may stay at the pub.
After the ride we will return for an hour or so with a few drinks (non alcoholic only) and have a few laughs. Photo opportunities will be avaliable throughout the day and Mr Six has kindly offered to attend and take some of us in action which is very generous of him.

To be added to this list post with what bike you will be attending on and I will keep the list in this post.


Attendee's
Lukechad (CBR600F)
Freefaller (Thundercat)
fireblade900
MrSix
Old No.7 (Benelli Tornado)
Persil (Hornet 600)
mrgubby (R6)
mikeh501 (ZZR1400)
pug-(ZX6)
 
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The location was chosen by burbleflop and its a great choice of location. I found out yesterday that a girl I have been chatting to on MSN for some years now used to go to the same pub on a regular basis and she tells me its got a large carpark which is perfect, that means we wont be getting in the way of other guests and the pub.
Its on a large A road so finding it shouldnt be too much of a problem, and I have heard that the A428 isnt a bad road to ride on for those wanting a ride off for half an hour :)

If non-biker members want to attend then they are more than welcome but will have to stop behind as some of us take in a blast thats all. I think piggy said Desmo may be interested in the meet, if thats still the case then you are both more than welcome I am sure :)
 
There are still a few who expressed an interest in the other thread who are yet to comment :) So hopefully they will confirm interenst soon.

As for changing the weekend around to work around weather, I dont think thats going to be possible for me, or i highly doubt it. i am booking the week before the meet and the weekend itself off anyway in order to make sure 100% I dont get told to work the 28th :)

I am planning on taking a morning out and taking a ride out to this location, get a few pics and possible speak to the landlord to check he/she is fine with us meeting. Failing that I would have to ask if burbleflop will kindly take some pics for us to look at in order to try and get familiar with the meet point :)
 
First page updated :)

Well this is what I like to see, a bit more interest from lots of folk. Those moaning about a 100 mile ride then you aint no biker in my books ;) In the summer a 100 mile ride will be what I want to do (there and back) to say i have had a good day on the road :D
 
The girl who I talk to who lives near the pub has just text me and said they wont let us is! She has been in and spoke to the owner of the pub, but she was under the impression that there was going to be 50 odd of us for some reason :confused:

Ive told her that there should be about 10 and we will only need about 3 parking spaces, she said she will go back in and let them know but it should be fine :)

At least we know they are expecting us now :)
 
Yes sorry, there has been a change of location and when I took the pic with google earth I left the old one on the map. If you check the pic in the first post you will see the postcode of the pub we are now meeting at :)

Its just off the motorway too so should be easy to find for those not familiar with the area
 
yes its still on mate :p

Just because the thread isnt posted in every second of the day leading upto it doesnt mean its cancelled.

Just check the first post for a new location which will be far easier to find for everyone :)
 
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