Surrey Motorbike Riders

Hi all,

The time has come for another ride out, this time to the North Downs. It will be a 145 mile loop lasting all day.

The ride will be open to all except 125cc. Sensible riders only please. We will be adhering to the speed limits particularly in built up areas.

Places will be limited to 12 for now. This may change depending on support.

Please bring your armbands so we can keep a better track of each other. We will be operating the corner marker system so tail gunner volunteers please :-)

Ride details.

Start: 10:30am (please arrive 10 mins early for rider brief)
Shell garage Ottershaw - Guildford Rd, Ottershaw, Chertsey KT16 0PG.

Stop 1: Coffee - 31 miles - Arrive - 11:30 - depart 12:00
Stop 2: Lunch Arrive 13:00 - Depart 14:00 ish
Stop 3: Fuel (about 80 miles in)
Stop 4: Coffee - Arrive 15:15 - Depart 15:45 ish
Stop 5: Fuel top up - Arrive 16:00 _ depart 16:10ish

Finish: 17:30ish - Shell garage Ottershaw - Guildford Rd, Ottershaw, Chertsey KT16 0PG.

Should the weather be looking like rain then I will cancel and re-schedule.

If you put your name down and need to cancel then please give me 24hrs notice. No shows will be noted.

Any questions then just message me.

See you there.

Please read all the below
This event will be limited to 15 people, based on a first-come-first-served basis. This is not open to 125’s or learners.
We will start our day at the Shell petrol station at Ripley for a rider briefing at 9:55 a.m. We will then take some great A roads and maybe a B or two down to Stonehenge.

Lunch
This will be at Stonehenge, they serve the best pasties

Duration
The ride will take all day. We will meet at 9:30 a.m., have a rider briefing at 9:55 a.m., and be on our bikes by 10:00 a.m. I will be at the BP at 9:30 a.m. for a cuppa; feel free to join me. I will aim to have us back at the starting point around 4:45-5 p.m.

Distance, stopping and fuel
The total miles for the day will be around 160 miles. I shall allow time for a leg stretch and a chat during the day, so we will stop at least once either way, more if people are tired.

Format
The corner marker and tail gunner system will be in use, so please make sure you are aware of how this works. If this is your first ride, don't worry. We will take care of you, and we will explain how the corner marker works. You can see a video here https://youtu.be/IWP1vbuTkNc

You will be able to ride at your own pace, and there will be plenty of opportunities to make good progress. Overtaking is part of bike riding as is filtering
We will be sticking to 20, 30, 40mph in and around villages and make progress on the open sections.

Please message me if you will do a tail gun stint. We will need four in total.

RSVP
I will leave the ride open until 24 hours before we are due to go. At this point, there will be no more changes. Until then, feel free to put your name or take it off; it's no drama. Once the RSVP is closed you will need to message me directly to remove you should you not wish to come.
You do not need to make excuses or tell me anything other than I am not coming, so if you change your mind once the RSVP is closed please do the decent thing and tell me. That way if there are others who wish to attend, I can contact them.
Please note if you do not show up on the day and you have RSVP then you will be marked as a no-show and you are out.
If you are unsure if this is for you or have any questions, please drop me a note.
Bike

1. Please arrive with a full tank or fill up at the station and make sure your bike is in good working order.
2. Please make sure you have a breakdown cover.
   Armband
   I have provided armbands in the past, but it costs me a small fortune. Given the size of the group and we need to be able to recognise one and other armbands will be required.
   Please get yourself an armband from eBay. Link below. You will need this to attend this ride. No armband, no ride. They are only £2.49 from eBay. Link below. Please select yellow and green. A single reflective strip. https://tinyurl.com/4nm8zbzp
   For those of you who have them, please remember to bring it with you. As a tip, I always leave mine in my jacket. That way I never forget.
   I look forward to seeing you all then.

Hello everyone,
SMR is excited to announce a 7-day event to complete the North Coast 500 (NC500) route around the northern tip of Scotland. This event is Progress Focused. To be eligible for this route, you must have ridden multiple Progress Focused rides with me or one of the Ride Leaders to be eligible.

The final dates are to be confirmed once numbers are in and hotels can be found

Spaces will be limited for two reasons: accommodation and ensuring we keep a good pace.
The start point will be Beaconsfield Services on the M40 – don’t worry, we won't be doing a lot of motorways just the ones to get us up north
Duration
7 days but final dates will be confirmed when numbers are in
Maximum number of people
10-12
Start Point
Beaconsfield Services M40
End Point
Beaconsfield Services M40
Total number of miles (approx.)
From Beaconsfield return about 1600 miles
Daily Fuel Stops
I anticipate stopping every 80-100 miles.
Accommodation
We will look at either hotels or Air BnB. Once we have the numbers and we have researched the route fully we will share the anticipated costs.
Draft Itinerary
The first evening will be spent at Northumberland National Park, three days and four nights exploring the NC500 route, with a final ride on the sixth day.
While we're still finalising the specifics, you can anticipate covering 200-300 miles daily. We'll make stops at local tourist attractions to take in the breathtaking views and offer everyone a chance to recharge before we continue our journey.
Riding time will typically be from 9:00 am until around 6 pm, but please note that these details will be confirmed closer to the event, and we may have to do more. So be prepared for long days in the saddle. After all, it’s about riding J
So if this is something on your bucket list or you want to see the beautiful north of Scotland and or you fancy a riding holiday please put your name down.
I am going it open the reservation for 4 weeks and at the end of the 4 weeks, the list will be finalised. At this point route, accommodation dates and costs will be shared with all people on the list. (this will be more than can go) At which point you are free to drop out. No reason is needed.
I will then ask people to confirm their intention a week later. You will then be asked for a deposit to secure your place. Once your deposit is paid we will inform you of the payment dates etc. for the rest of the trip.
Refunds and Cancellation
If you cancel the ride for whatever reason the deposit is non-refundable. This is because it will affect the costs everyone has to pay. All these details will be fully confirmed before you pay any money.