One man's encouragement is another man's provocation. Easy to be mis-understood. I should know.                                                                                                                                                                              

Thanks XK I know you understand mate                                                                                                                                                                              

then surely  we should all ensure we dont cause provocation then !                                                                                                                                                                              

You didn't say owt about getting Kaz to get out on her bike Herne, your words were: Thought the purpose of the bike kaz was so you could go to rallies on it ............What a waste

In my opinion, criticising a brand new learner rider for not going to a rally on a bike isn't exactly encouraging them. That's why I assumed you had to be joking. Nobody called you a "b*stard" from what I can see.

It looks like Kaz has got on her bike and bloody loved every minute of it with support, company and encouragement from Nina. Personally, I doubt it was connected in any way, shape or form with your post! Sorry to disappoint and all that

                                                                                                                                                                             

Is that a 'No' then for someone coming to get me ?                                                                                                                                                                             

Easier said than done Nina,esp on threads,texts etc,so easy to be misunderstood.Far easier to try(i know i don't always manage)to be tolerant of others,in all their many varied ways.                                                                                                                                                                             

we got side tracked a bit, so now back to WHEN is this ride going to have a date of have i missed that bit along the way.                                                                                                                                                                             

Think you missed a bit there fella, I've chucked the idea of Good Friday around to see if anyone is up for it. As I said before, nothing set in stone with the date, but there's so much on at the moment and every available day seems to be taken up.                                                                                                                                                                                 

ok Blueboy im free so have you sorted a route out.                                                                                                                                                                               

Kenn, sort of sorted the route mate.   Starting at Scotch Corner. On to Barnard Castle (it's in Teesdale...I know it's not Yorkshire Dales, but it does get us to where we want to be) then over the Stang into Arkengarthdale. First coffee/ice cream stop at Reeth. Through Swaledale. Over Cliff Gate Road past the Buttertubs into Hawes (note spelling mate lol) for lunch and oggle at bikes/bikers/biker babes (delete where applicable). When everyone ready to depart it'll be off to Kirby Lonsdale to Devils Bridge, one of the popular bike meets in the area. At this point people can disperse (easy access all directions), although we should be pootling back along the A65 towards Leeds/Harrogate and everyone/anyone's free to join us.   Planning a route round/through the Dales was difficult 'cos there's so much to see and some great roads to bimble along, but then there's always scope for Dales run 2.   The plan is to extend the run open to 125'ers to give them the chance of riding through some excellent countryside, but with the reassurance of having a group around them.   Photo stops/ciggie breaks are planned along the way.                                                                                                                                                                             

Yep know it well will pm you latter next week Prob meet up at scotch corner, thats a good run round.                                                                                                                                                                             

Photo stops/ciggie breaks are planned along the way.

Blimey! A smoker friendly run?!

I had to embarrass myself and go on the ponce last Sunday at Boxhill cos they wouldn't stop off for me to buy ciggies!

*sells up and moves to the Dales*
                                                                                                                                                                             

Just thinking of your health dear lady   hehe                                                                                                                                                                             

            *sells up and moves to the Dales*   You could do worse, we have all the antisocial vices up here   Em      (in addition to the great scenery)                                                                                                                                                                             

*curtsies*

Why thank you kindly Pob
                                                                                                                                                                             

Are we go then peeps?  I for one am looking forward to this!                                                                                                                                                                             

Chocks away on this one peeps.   I've just submitted the event, so we're now waiting for it to be moderated.   10:30 at Scotch Corner services NOT the Hotel, but over the other side of the junction) and leave at 11:00 (prompt).  Then a nice pootle through as described before.   Just to let those coming on more powerful machines, we might be joined by some 125 riders and some newbies, so the pace will be more at their pace.  Not to worry though, we will be stopping at waypoints so the day should be enjoyable for all .   Get your profiles on the event as soon as you can peeps.                                                                                                                                                                                   

    What date is this event?                                                                                                                                                                              

It's on the 10th April (Good Friday). It's on the calendar now; http://www.bikermatch.co.uk/sites/bm/events/event_detai...ent_id=414   Sorry for the delay but my broadband's been off all weekend...                                                                                                                                                                              

oh well wud have liked to do this one but be at ELL so have a gud un