'PITSTOP'

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Nov 7th, '05, 09:39

Ok here goes, bear with me as this will be a little long winded...
Yesterday, Triumph_Taz, AndyCBR and I went for a rideout, finishing at Andys' hgv training yard, at Heathfield Ind Est near Trago Mills.
Over a coffee we agreed this would be an ideal place for SWB to meet.
Having rode home and given it some thought I came up with this...

One Sunday in eight (more - less?) All SWB areas arrange a rideout that incorporates a 'PITSTOP' at the halfway point.
Individuals could come alone if they wanted.
N Devon/Somerset - old A38, Plymouth - over the moors etc. then similar home or a blast on A38/M5.
Co-ordinated to assemble at the 'PITSTOP' between 12 - 2pm.

AT the location a 'Red' or 'Green' (SWB Staff) ie. Dave, A_T, AGE, BikerBird, Jay, Speedy and ZX6R would be on hand to recruit and administer membership, stickers, sell/take orders for SWB clothing and merchandise and answer questions.

There is storage space for 'Reds' / 'Greens' (staff) to leave SWB gear if they wanted, thereby uncluttering your homes.

Riders could Join, buy, sell, part ex, test etc or simply hang out and chat over a coffee/tea, biscuits (No Cookies) 50p in the tin. Have a read...(TomR6 keep hold of those mags)

If it rains all the bikes could be parked inside in the lorry park.

There is seating inside for all, with home comforts, Television etc

There's even a small gym area if your feeling energetic.

Pockets of riders could shoot off for some great rides around the surrounding area, moors - 5mins, A38 - 1min

a BBQ could be fired up for the 'Jasperisers' amongst us.

This isn't a residential area, so no-one would moan if we made a little noise (There are some nice long straights around)

Pretty much central location for all areas for a decent rideout.

Details of the days it's on will be posted as 'PITSTOP' the week before.

That's it...That's about as far as my imagination stretches these days. obviously you will have an opinion/ideas, so let's hear them...
can this work...I think so...

1154macaw · Post by **1154macaw** » Nov 7th, '05, 09:59

Good idea Nick but how can you persuade the pipe & slipper group to go out

Don't like the no cookies rule

With the BBQ that means [you] will be there

l think Plymouth area group would be up for it

Keith

1blue · Post by **1blue** » Nov 7th, '05, 10:17

sounds like a good idea. I'd be up for it.

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Nov 7th, '05, 10:30

1154macaw wrote:Good idea Nick but how can you persuade the pipe & slipper group to go out Keith

C'mon Eastside we'll show 'em...

A_T · Post by **A_T** » Nov 7th, '05, 10:43

sounds good but we also have regular pub meets which I'm willing to give out stickers etc to members, I also don't mind taking money for membership but it's best that it's done direct to Dave really

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Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Nov 7th, '05, 10:49

Argent_Taon wrote:sounds good but we also have regular pub meets which I'm willing to give out stickers etc to members, I also don't mind taking money for membership but it's best that it's done direct to Dave really .....

Yeh, but your lucky A_T...you live in Plymouth where everyones keen.

This would give us all a chance to meet everyone

A_T · Post by **A_T** » Nov 7th, '05, 11:08

SRAD-NICK wrote:Yeh, but your lucky A_T...you live in Plymouth where everyones keen.

This would give us all a chance to meet everyone

Everyone is welcome to the pub meets

but don't you have Exeter pub meets too.....

I'm always up for a rideout anyway so you could count me in for a meet at the pit stop.. if Dave is willing to send the Admins stickers etc then it could work and maybe a membership card could be organised to give out ..

1154macaw · Post by **1154macaw** » Nov 7th, '05, 11:22

Argent_Taon wrote: Everyone is welcome to the pub meets but don't you have Exeter pub meets too.....

They do

I suppose only pubs with open fires so they can warm their slippers

svr-ash · Post by **svr-ash** » Nov 7th, '05, 11:26

Excellent idea nick, I'm game for a PITSTOP when I'm available, would be good as well cause i could bring the kids and show them the bikes

AT i like your ideas to, maybe you should use your admin influence on Dave to give you the stickers/cards

triumph_taz · Post by **triumph_taz** » Nov 7th, '05, 11:50

Excellent idea Nick. The HGV training yard is an excellent facility and as Nick said, it has all the facilities and would me a great place to stop off.

It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but at least someone from the Exeter side of things is making an effort!!!

TAZ

TC · Post by TC » Nov 7th, '05, 12:27

No Cookies? BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Get Him Off!!!!!

Apart from that, it sounds a pretty good idea to me

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Nov 7th, '05, 12:50

svr-ash wrote:Excellent idea nick, I'm game for a PITSTOP when I'm available, would be good as well cause i could bring the kids and show them the bikes

That was another thought, come the summer there's room for a bouncy castle, tables outside etc for families to tag along.

jim · Post by **jim** » Nov 7th, '05, 14:14

yeah good idea ill come then maybe we can dicuss getting my post back (650)

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Nov 7th, '05, 16:08

Sounds like a plan

speedy(delboy) · Post by **speedy(delboy)** » Nov 7th, '05, 16:30

Jay wrote:Sounds like a plan

NO SHIIIIT SHERLOCK (God damm your quick today Jay)