got tent bike serviced sat nav to fit ready to go                                                                                                                                                                             

What's this tent bike thing? A bit like one of Dusty's trailer tents?

Can't wait to kick off the season back where it all started for me last year.
Better see if the mice have been at my tent ...                                                                                                                                                                             

izzy always forget things like commas and full stops but a tent bike now that would be useful                                                                                                                                                                             

punctuation is overrated anyway                                                                                                                                                                             

    Vlad has a .... "bike tent"                                                                                                                                                                                   

Bump.... cos it's getting close
                                                                                                                                                                             

Anymore interested? If so please put your name down on the event.
And anyone who can't attend I'd be obliged if you could remove your name so I have a better idea of numbers.
                                                                                                                                                                             

may not be able to attend but not yet sure mum in intensive care will let you know when I do                                                                                                                                                                             

OK Jaffa, hope your mums OK.
See you if you can make it.                                                                                                                                                                             

bike needs a tweek, when we lowered it, left the steering feeling a bit odd, on the left handers, was gonna get it sorted this weekend but we are at rays, so will be the weekend after, so not sure if i will make it now, but will be testing it out on a ride to moffat.....however cud come in my car if someone gives me a ride                                                                                                                                                                             

Only a week to go , I'm getting all excited about it.

So when is everyone planning to come over?

I will be there Thursday, most likely early afternoon.

Chances are I'll stop off at the manor cafe or in Hawes. If anyone wants to meet up on the way there let me know and we can sort a time.

There is some good walking in the area so if anyone fancies a day off the bike, bring your walking boots!

                                                                                                                                                                             

Interesting contribution there Dusty.

I'll be there Thursday, should be early afternoon too.
Not really thought about route but likely to come down and across from the west. If I don't see anyone around I'll pitch where we were last April (unless you tell me you found a better spot on another trip), and adjourn to one of the villages' fine hostelries - probably the Sun Inn, it's closest!                                                                                                                                                                             

Hiya Izzy, I believe that Steve will be there on the thursday. Last time (men only wknd) we camped in tne shelter of the wall . Close to the bogs but upwind. It's a lovely site , village and entire area. We managed to stay dry last time ,,, here's hoping for something similar.

Looking forward to a pint , a good dinner and a roaring log fire down the boozer . After a day in the saddle.

Your both right, we'll camp behind the wall, but not too near the bogs cos that's the disabled pitch.
And I know XK is "special".... but he's not that special :-)                                                                                                                                                                             

Now then miss Izzy. I've just noticed that you have referred to my beautiful Dandy Camper as a 'trailer tent' shame on you . And as much as I would love to take 'her' to Dent and then go back for the bike . It's a no no . I believe a biker should be self contained.

So the tent choice , small cotton snuggly or big nylon roomy. Will have to wait for the weatherman.

I will be landing quite late, as im going to rays this weekend was a little difficult to ask for more time off so soon, so will get there in the dark possibly and i think its gonna be the car, don't want to be riding around in the dark by myself in the middle of nowhere, and its likely that the bike is off for a bit o mainenence before the serious stuff begins anyway.....so will anyone need anything bringing, extra duvets, electric blanket, more beer                                                                                                                                                                             

Friday for me Steve , hopefully around lunchtime . If you're all out on the road .I'll text after I throw the tent up.                                                                                                                                                                              

Amazing , it's only three months into the year and I've already used up twelve days holiday. I think I've developed a serious camping habit. Gonner have to go cold turkey for a while and save some for the summer ,,,,, nah . I'll just do some methadone . Otherwise known as days without pay lol.

You'll have no days left for summer Dusty!
My first camping do of the years starts with this 'ere do in Dent.
I'll see you when you get there.

Who else is turning up Thursday?