Ridersite Norfolk Weekend - August Bank Hol 2013

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D-Rider · #1 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:00 pm

The Norfolk weekend is almost upon us.

Here's what's happening

Dates:
- August Bank Holiday: Sat 24th, Sun 25th, Mon 26th Aug (people rolling in on Fri 23rd)
Where do we stay?
- We have the use of a barn in a field near Acle in Norfolk …. about half way between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
  You can sleep in the barn
  You can pitch your tent outside
  If you “don’t do camping” you’ve still no excuse as Acle has a very conveniently situated Travelodge http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_ ... otel_id=29
  Sidestand pucks are advisable
What are the facilities like?
- Well they’re pretty good actually.
  The barn has a big barney type of space where we can eat, sleep and if the weather isn’t brilliant, can hide indoors.
  The barn has a kitchen and a bathroom with proper flushing loo, hand-basin and shower ….. not your average barn.
What are the catering arrangements?
- See Kwackerz post later in the thread - basically food will be provided for which we can all chip in
Water On Site:
- The water on site is from a tested and approved borehole but still not recommended for pregnant ladies (there is no similar concern for fat blokes that look a bit pregnant)
How do I find it?
- The barn is located here:
  http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en& ... 8&t=h&z=17
  …. And using Google maps you can get directions from wherever you happen to be.
  Note also on that map are two additional points, one is the turn off the small single track road onto the dirt track that leads to the barn.
  The track is now marked with a little sign - as shown in this picture:
  
  As you can see from Google Maps, the barn is some distance down the dirt track and there is a farm gate half way down it that you need to open and close after you’ve gone through.
  Here is a link to Google Maps Street view that shows the approach to the track …. You can explore to familiarise yourself.
  http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=52.6233 ... 2,,0,-8.38
  
  The other marked point is the turn off of the A47 as you turn onto Branch Road on the last bit of your journey.
  This is marked as a bit of a warning. The unwary may need clearance from Air Traffic Control …..
  Branch Road immediately climbs a ramp up over a railway bridge …. And down the other side.
  At any serious speed, think aircraft carrier launch ramp …. and on a fully laden bike with limited changes of underwear, it’s not big and it’s not clever to use it to emulate Josh Brookes at Cadwell …..
  The following link shows this in Google street view – though doesn’t really give the true scale of its launch capability – but take a virtual trip along so that you are ready for it …
  http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en& ... 214.6,,0,5
  
  Please Note: For the last part of the journey, the road beyond Halvergate is a dead-end on which the local children, traffic and farm machinery don't expect to meet traffic. Ride with care.
What does it cost?
- It'll be as cheap as we can make it.
  We will be making a donation to the owners of the barn (£5 per person per day)
  Food/drink costs be based on the catering arrangements that Tim (Kwackers) has posted later in this thread - the cost of which is TBD but you can be assured will be value for money.

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:44 am

So ...... Who is coming?

Please copy the list and add your name to the end of it.
As far as possible please let us know when you are likely to be there (this will help us with the arrangements we are still pulling together).
I'll kick off:

Those attending:

D-Rider ...... (hopefully Friday evening to Monday .... though I might arrive Sat morning if I can't get out of work early)

slickliner6 · #3 Post by **slickliner6** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:45 pm

would it be ok if i just tipped up for a cuppa for an hour or so (if i aint working and if SWMBO hasnt got any plans)??
Are you planning some sort of jolly out on the bikes??

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:12 pm

as long as you are not on a yellow bike!

I may well be organising a little bimble.... saturday afternoon...

slickliner6 · #5 Post by **slickliner6** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:41 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:as long as you are not on a yellow bike!

I may well be organising a little bimble.... saturday afternoon...

Yellow bike???? uurrmmmm nope.lmao

D-Rider · #6 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:03 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:
I may well be organising a little bimble.... saturday afternoon...

Green Flag on standby ...............

I bet we'll have another little ride on the Sunday too

Aladinsaneuk · #7 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:52 pm

Andy has specifically asked attendees to bring water wings and an anorak

Firestarter · #8 Post by **Firestarter** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:28 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Andy has specifically asked attendees to bring water wings and an anorak

A novel dress code - should make for an interesting weekend

HisNibbs · #9 Post by **HisNibbs** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:04 pm

Those attending:

D-Rider ...... (hopefully Friday evening to Monday .... though I might arrive Sat morning if I can't get out of work early)
HisNibbs ..... Saturday lunch time through to Sunday PM sometime.

slickliner6 · #10 Post by **slickliner6** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:21 pm

Im a possibility.......

Im on call that weekend but ATM it looks like im not gonna be needed (but things can change) fingers crossed.

blinkey501 · #11 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:27 pm

Im in. I an starting work at six so will be setting off late Friday. I look forward to the event

randomsquid · #12 Post by **randomsquid** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:17 pm

I'll be there sometime Saturday 'til Monday.

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:08 pm

So ..... for those who have "declared" but not updated the list .....

Those attending:

D-Rider ...... (hopefully Friday evening to Monday .... though I might arrive Sat morning if I can't get out of work early)
HisNibbs ..... Saturday lunch time through to Sunday PM sometime.
Blinkey ...... (Friday evening to Monday)
Randomsquid .....(Saturday to Monday .... but keep it under your hat)
Slickliner .... (at some point .... probably .....)

BikerGran · #14 Post by **BikerGran** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:22 am

Sadly i won't be there but here's my contribution - for those who think the warning about the 'ski jump' might be exaggerating.......

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:35 am

.... and the road the other side - let's call it the "landing-zone" - is very bumpy.
A fully laden bike at speed can be quite a handful along there .... and then you get the 90degree corner.

Basically, take it easy from the time you approach the ramp until you get to the barn.

The final track to the barn once you leave the tarmac road ... you'll think you must have taken the wrong turn .... but keep on going ..... eventually you'll get to a gate .... stop, open the gate, pass through, shut the gate and keep on down the track ......