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If you could and there is time/interest/coordination in the possible drunken activity's that may take place, would someone be able to take a video of any demonstrations please? Just for the benefit of us that unfortunately are unable to attend. I for one would be keen to see a tyre removal. Cheers :partyondude:

I can't make this meet but It looks like my kind of thing will there be any other camping meets later in the year?

Steve do you have a link for the camping place?

tried having a quick look on the thread but can't seem to see it. looking the address so I can find the place

This is the one http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/de...asp?revid=9885 at least I hope it is:gsmile:

plattsfarm.com

cheers guys

Well guys I'm back from Wales (and Ireland)

Spent two days on the road doing the rideout. That's now done.

We have a good area set aside for us at Platts Farm and I've arranged for braziers for the night time.
I will be contacting the pub with numbers for an evening meal on the Saturday if anyone would like.
Similarly I have been in touch with a local tea shop which will do breakfasts.
.............and Eric Jones's cafe who will be open for the lunchtime stop.

Now, I have done this route twice and some of the roads I already knew so I know what to expect.

The roads are gritty with lots of loose grit down the middle, they will be narrow, could be covered in moss, animal droppings, leaves, lichen and the like. The pace will be slow, please take it easy and enjoy the views.
There are a lot of new born sheep around and if you see a small sheep by itself, it will run to it's mother. The mother sheep will run away and the baby will follow. Bear this in mind if you see a solitary baby sheep.
Most of the small tracks have blind bends, don't try to keep up with the person in front. I intend to keep a safe pace, just ride your own ride. At any junction the person immediately behind me will stop and indicate to the others which way to go. That person will wait until the back marker arrives and take off in front of the back marker.

There will be loads of opportunities to stop and take in the views which today were spectacular. We can take as much time as we like to do this.

The route is actually 100 miles and takes a circuitous route around Mount Snowdon which will come into views at different times.
Obviously there will be other traffic on the roads but where we will be is used by mountain bikes, again be aware.

On the rideout if anyone is uncomfortable with the route, please bring this to my attention and I can give alternative routes to meeting points.

I will start another thread for meals at the pub.
In the village within 2 mins walking distance from the pub are a Chinese, Indian takeaways and a fish / chip shop.
Up the road is a Co-op, Spar and two more pubs!

Keep watching the forum for more updates.

Cheers Steve

Well done Steve.
Supermarkets are located in Bangor and Llandudno.

Looking forward to the event now.
Hope the weather is kind to us!

Hi Steve, sounds grand, so looking forward to seeing new vistas.
Will there be a safe place to leave our luggage in the camp, or will we have to do the ride fully loaded.
Your meal suggestions means we don't have to lug cooking bits - good.

The campsite is very quiet and remote to the village. You can only access the area where we will camp through the farm drive. I for one willk be leaving all of my camping gear at the site and just leaving my panniers on, only because I carry tyres, first aid kit and repair stuff with me. I will also have my tank bag on with my valuables.
If ayone wants to leave aything at the farm, I am sure that I will be able to arrange with Sam to get it securely locked up.
I would only suggest bringing along tea / coffee making equipment as everything else can be sourced locally. If you want to travel light just bring your own mug, I will have my petrol burner on the go most of the time and you are welcome to use it.
Literally 30 seconds around the corner from the site entrance is a small cafe. I have been in touch with the proprietress and she will be able to cook breakfasts or I can arrange for bacon butties, or alternatively I will be doing my usual of getting my frying pan out and cooking anything that can be eaten. We can raid the local shops for milk, bacon and breadcakes / barms / baps etc!

Hope this answers your questions.

Cheers Steve.

Entrance to Platts Farm is straight through the traffic lights leaving the pub on your right when coming from the A55.
The entrance is immediately after the bus shelter.:hello:

The route looks great. Can't wait! Just hope the weather stays good for us!:laughing7:

Well................a BIG and public thank you to Pleiades (Pete) for designing, making and posting to me the Wales meet stickers.

WE HAVE STICKERS

sounds like you've been steve. I'll have my BBQ, gas stove and pots and pans as usual.

That sounds grand Steve. Just got back from Newark (English Civil War Reenactment - my other hobby) and survived camping in driving rain and freezing weather. Fingers crossed Wales will be kind to us.

I've just had a weekends worth of Wales rain dump on us at the Taffy Dakar near Brecon. Fingers crossed for a dry one.

And I am eagerly awaiting photos and write ups of the Wales trip....Steve

anyone turning up thursday ?????

Me, on a blue Tenere, all being well I hope to be there by 4pm.

I'm planning to be there around midday.

wont be on my own then good news

Hi Keith. Only if you like loud bangs. Bangs on my tenere is the one thing I can certainly do without. Was up at Newark for opening of the national English civil war centre. Sadly my bike not good for transporting muskets

wales friday arrivals
 

Hi I understand there is a ride out on saturday are there any ride outs etc planned for Friday?

At the moment i am planning to arrive about mid day on friday but could get there around 8 am or so if there is any thing planned.

My wife says I must stop having so many hobbies. Surely not.
http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9s0eorup.jpg

I have only done a rideout for the Saturday but depending on numbers I will be able to knock something together pretty quickly. I will have some large scale maps of the area and I can show some of the features of the area that I have not incorporated into the rideout. I can lead this if anyone wants.

I will be there at the farm for about lunchtime on the Thursday (tomorrow) to meet and greet and make sure we are all comfortable.

Sam runs the place with her husband, but he has recently broken BOTH of his ankles falling from a ladder so I will hope to get some volunteers to organise wood for the brazier for the nightime.
I would like to leave some hours flexible for bike techy stuff, tyre changing for instance.

Yep
I ll be there before dinner

I'll be the late one arriving at 9pm ish, then making smoke signals with the BBQ!!!

Well that's it bar the screaming.

Off to vote then pick up the bike, pack and see you lot there.

SEE YA IN WALES:SpinHappy_15XK8L:

Steve

Great weekend.

Steve_D did us proud. Fantastic location.