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New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 07 Sep 2017, 20:47
by Andy-GSXR
Hi,

I am from Blackpool and recently just passed my test, Can anyone give me info on any local bike meets or rides out maybe in the evenings or weekends?

Re: New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 06:28
by Cabernet
Hi Andy,
Congratulations on your test and welcome to NWB.
Alot away on hols in September, so site likely quite.
Cabs

Re: New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 09:18
by Andy-GSXR
Thanks Cabs!
I was hoping for some nice weather to go for a ride out to the lakes but its been nothing but rain since I have passed my test!

Re: New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 22:26
by Clarkey
Andy-GSXR wrote:Hi,

I am from Blackpool and recently just passed my test, Can anyone give me info on any local bike meets or rides out maybe in the evenings or weekends?
Welcome bud

St Anne's bike meet on a Monday - as far as I know it runs all year, it used to. Pretty miserable ride however you get there but good turnout in decent weather - http://www.fyldebikemeet.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's a 'biker cafe' just outside St Anne's / Blackpool too - heard a few say they like it but never been in myself - https://m.facebook.com/CoastRidersDiner/?locale2=en_GB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Knott End bike meet on a Wednesday - not bad roads on the way over, and you can continue up to Glasson Dock to make it a bit longer. Only through summer I believe -organised by the cafe http://www.knottendcafe.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Then there's Caton, Devil's Bridge and Hawes over the weekend if you want to go a bit further

Of course riding like a twat on the road is a bad idea anyway, book yourself a trackday for that to get it out of your system, but keep close eye on your Speedo on biker meet nights, especially on a nice summer night

Enjoy, and stay safe :)

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Re: New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 23:20
by Andy-GSXR
Clarkey wrote:
Andy-GSXR wrote:Hi,

I am from Blackpool and recently just passed my test, Can anyone give me info on any local bike meets or rides out maybe in the evenings or weekends?
Welcome bud

St Anne's bike meet on a Monday - as far as I know it runs all year, it used to. Pretty miserable ride however you get there but good turnout in decent weather - http://www.fyldebikemeet.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's a 'biker cafe' just outside St Anne's / Blackpool too - heard a few say they like it but never been in myself - https://m.facebook.com/CoastRidersDiner/?locale2=en_GB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Knott End bike meet on a Wednesday - not bad roads on the way over, and you can continue up to Glasson Dock to make it a bit longer. Only through summer I believe -organised by the cafe http://www.knottendcafe.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Then there's Caton, Devil's Bridge and Hawes over the weekend if you want to go a bit further

Of course riding like a twat on the road is a bad idea anyway, book yourself a trackday for that to get it out of your system, but keep close eye on your Speedo on biker meet nights, especially on a nice summer night

Enjoy, and stay safe :)

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Thanks Clarkey!

I'm looking forward to checking them out and venturing up to devils bridge when we get abit of sun


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Re: New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 23:24
by Clarkey
Andy-GSXR wrote:
Clarkey wrote:
Andy-GSXR wrote:Hi,

I am from Blackpool and recently just passed my test, Can anyone give me info on any local bike meets or rides out maybe in the evenings or weekends?
Welcome bud

St Anne's bike meet on a Monday - as far as I know it runs all year, it used to. Pretty miserable ride however you get there but good turnout in decent weather - http://www.fyldebikemeet.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's a 'biker cafe' just outside St Anne's / Blackpool too - heard a few say they like it but never been in myself - https://m.facebook.com/CoastRidersDiner/?locale2=en_GB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Knott End bike meet on a Wednesday - not bad roads on the way over, and you can continue up to Glasson Dock to make it a bit longer. Only through summer I believe -organised by the cafe http://www.knottendcafe.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Then there's Caton, Devil's Bridge and Hawes over the weekend if you want to go a bit further

Of course riding like a twat on the road is a bad idea anyway, book yourself a trackday for that to get it out of your system, but keep close eye on your Speedo on biker meet nights, especially on a nice summer night

Enjoy, and stay safe :)

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Thanks Clarkey!

I'm looking forward to checking them out and venturing up to devils bridge when we get abit of sun


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Just careful you don't get into a cat and mouse chase, people do stupid speeds near the bridge. Problem is it's really easy to go fast on any modern bike - a kid could do it - but correcting it when things go wrong is another matter, and if you're simply going too fast (like lots do) you can't defy physics

Go at your own pace and enjoy it :)

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Re: New Member From Blackpool

Posted: 22 Sep 2017, 18:02
by rumpoldstilskin
Well done on passing, i'm up at the Lytham meet most times when i get a monday off, always a decent turn out and as states it moves to Coast Riders cafe, 50's/60's style American type place.


Devils bridge is alright too, went swimming in the river in june- lovely way to pass the time Image