Learner / P Plate posse for the Black Dog ride - Sun 24 March 2013

Yeah im still keen as to make this work. Should be fun. Yes over this week we should come up with a plan so we know wre all good rather then being unsure the night before.

 

Yeh I think that would be quite good... I am even happy if we have a bunch of us keen to catch-up for a coffee or something saturday ... just to know what we are doing...

 

Sat is out for me but you can have my proxy. Ps test

 

Sorry folks, was planning to provide an update on the weekend, but life got in the way.

I'm going to scout out a carpark walking distance from CMC where we can meet up a short time before hand and then stroll over to CMC, and where we can avoid the other 100+ bikes that will be milling around CMC.

The posse looks like being a manageable size, so we should be able to keep it together. We'll do a refresh on group riding before we depart, and nominate a tail end Charlie.

As suggested by [MENTION=44272]eeyore[/MENTION], we can then just wait for the bulk of the pack to take off, then follow along.

I'll PM all the confirmed and maybes with my mobile, and request mobile numbers so we have a contact list for the day.

 

On the other side of the lights is a hill .. just on top of that hill is a car park .. should be ok to gather in before hand.

 

im sure there will be one organised for you but if not ill bring up tail end charlie....my first coast trip down I was lucky to have avartie as our tail end so im happy to be that person if need be....just remember guys its a ride your own ride...you arent going to be able to keep up with the big boys if they decide to hit it ...your on learner bikes

 

Sounds like a good plan AshJay ... look forward to your update...

 

Getting excited now. Trying to figure out how Wintston is going to travel, thinking I might need to bring some Zip Ties

 

Im planning on zip tying him superman style off the side pillion handle.

 

Last years had suction cups on all four feet. Just make sure your bike is clean and he sticks down nicely. I used a little bit of wax string to help out a little, because I wanted a different position for him.

I might even take last years with me as well.

 

Never ever try to keep up! Just ride your own ride.

 

I can join you if you like

 

If you all do want to catch up on Sat for a coffee... I'm happy to come along and help brain storm ideas, and tips to make sure Sunday is enjoyable for you all AND you get to support a great cause

 

Im really sorry L/P's folks im doing the MOST course all day Saturday and my better half has vetoed the ride on Sunday due to too much time on my bike and not enough with the family. Will definitely do it next year..

 

Hi [MENTION=23043]DJY[/MENTION] - thanks for the offer. I'd like to catch up for coffee to have a chat. Would 2pm on Sat @ Debacle work for you?

At this point, we have:
[MENTION=44125]AshJay[/MENTION] - Yes [MENTION=41413]DrEvil[/MENTION] - Yes [MENTION=44272]eeyore[/MENTION] - Yes [MENTION=44325]live2eat[/MENTION] - Yes [MENTION=44286]Ruski[/MENTION] - Yes [MENTION=37263]Snuggle5[/MENTION] - possible

DrEvil is doing the MOST on Saturday, so won't be able to attend coffee, but how about the other Posse members?

Additional info re Sunday:

I suggest we meet on Sunday at 8:15am in the carpark behind the servo in Eyre Street, Kingston. Should be familiar to most of the posse, as it was the meet point for the Learner session a few weeks back. We can then head on to CMC and look for parking (suggesting somewhere on Industry Loop - a new road off Cessnock Street in Fyshwick).

 

Happy to catch up on Saturday.

One option you might like to consider is instead of riding to Industry Loop... just get to CMC nice and early before the crowds. Park in the underground carpark (It's flat) and then wait for the main convoy to roll out and join in towards the back.

 

Debacle is closed till next weekend for their re-opening... but Lonsdale Roasters do up a good coffee across the road ... Happy to come for coffee around 2

 

I wish I could but I offered to help out at the Capital Rally this weekend or I would be there.

 

This Sat I'm helping a friend install heated hand grips on the GS. Will see how I go for 2pm. I was aiming for an early arrival at CMC but happy to join the group wherever decided. Someone mentioned there was a carpal across the road from the intersection by CMC if we wanted a local catch point...

 

I like this idea. More coffee time.