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Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:57 pm
by David.
k9doc wrote:Should parking in Howden be an issue, the Viking pub on the outskirts of Goole seems a good option also, big car park and appears to be open all day.
The Waterways Museum would have been a great option but, like you I imagine, am assuming we won't make it for 1530.
The street parking may be difficult in Howden, there is a Co-op car park near the Market Place, just a couple of minutes walk away if necessary.

The pub near Goole is a good option if Howden is not suitable.

I agree that it's unlikely we'll make the Waterways Museum for 3:30pm.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:30 pm
by k9doc
Co-op sounds good.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:11 am
by David.
Good morning all, it's currently 14 degC, dry with light cloud here in the Historic County of North Riding of Yorkshire.

The forecast is high-teens up to 20 degC with sun/sunny intervals all day at all locations to be visited.

I feel a ride out coming on, looking forward to it.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:00 am
by k9doc
What David said but in the most picturesque county of Derbyshire. Definitely a biking day.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Wetherby.

The 'dawn chorus', nice as it is, seemed a bit loud at 0310 this morning!

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:06 am
by David.
k9doc wrote:The 'dawn chorus', nice as it is, seemed a bit loud at 0310 this morning!
Managed a sleep in until 04:30, clear blue sky & sunshine now, should have time for a scenic ride to Wetherby via Thirsk.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:07 am
by simbo
And from the shithole more commonly know as Greater Manchester, See you for a ride out  :)

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:14 am
by k9doc
simbo wrote: And from the shithole more commonly know as Greater Manchester, See you for a ride out  :)
Just 'snorted' my tea. Thanks.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:50 am
by David.
Should be on my way by 08:30 for an economy run, ready for the mpg challenge!
David. wrote:There is a petrol station at Morrisons in Wetherby.
The coordinates are N53.931926 W1.383247.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:56 pm
by k9doc


Another good day for the 'Northern Section', thanks for your company and lively conversation chaps including ever such a little bit of good natured pi$$ taking regarding wobbly top box, killing butterflies and plugged tyres blowing up. Have I missed anything? Participants seem keen to have another event in 2-3weeks. The Yorkshire Dales has been suggested. I can live with that. Might take 2-3weeks to agree on a route though.  ;)
Á bientót mes amis. (that's for simbo's benefit and might encourage the photos).


P.S. 17th June works for me.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:12 pm
by David.
k9doc wrote:17th June good for me.
Sorry, not available that weekend, how about the 24th June.

A new thread would be good.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:14 pm
by David.
David. wrote:An economy run, ready for the mpg challenge!
Completed 256.9 miles today, returning 55.8 MPG (full to full),  BC showed 57.6 MPG.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:24 pm
by guest3954
359 miles for me at 52 mpg. H & I had a great time and even had Sim & Mike's company back over Hill (bonus). Good times.  :)

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:25 pm
by k9doc
David. wrote: Sorry, not available that weekend, how about the 24th June.

A new thread would be good.
I could do the 24th.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:28 pm
by David.
Mike wrote:359 miles for me. H & I had a great time.
Wow, that's some mileage Mike, can't fault your commitment for a day's ride out.

Pleased that you both enjoyed yourselves, good to meet up & have your company too.

See you in Tewkesbury if not before.

Re: Alternative 'Northern Monkeys' June Meet 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:30 pm
by David.
k9doc wrote:I have commitments on the 24th.
If we both can't make the same date, I'm sure one will manage without the other.

Otherwise, it's next week 10th June or 1st July.