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Ullapool Scotland 2nd & 3rd April 2010
#363435 11/22/2009 6:34 PM
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Cheer up it will soon be spring!

A few of us will be on the Lochinver Pie Run 2010 (thanks to VikingSteve for suggesting this one - Steve and Pam have booked) if you are keen we are staying at the fantastic Royal Hotel (www.royalhotel-ullapool.com) overlooking Loch Broom.



This is one of the first runs of the year so if you are interested book early.



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Thanks Ivan for starting it off

Yes folks 2010 marks the 2nd annual Lochinver Pie Run

The plan is to arrive in Ullapool on the Good Friday the 2nd of April, and because Easter is quite early this is definitely a Hotel/B&B weekend, but if anyone out there suffers with claustrophobia there is in Ullapool a very good campsite beside Loch Broom. A good web site to look for accommodation in Ullapool is http://www.ullapool.co.uk/
Like Ivan said we've already booked into the Royal http://www.royalhotel-ullapool.com/index.php they did say when we booked they still had a few rooms front and back of the hotel (front of the hotel rooms having sea views).

On the Saturday its the Lochinver Pie Run We ride on some of the most fantastic roads this island has to offer. Up the A835 past Ardvreck Castle http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/ardvreckcastle/index.html turn onto the A894 past Quinag http://www.barbersasa.co.uk/scotland/assynt/quinag02.htm then left onto B869 through Drumbeg drink stop here, onto Lochinver for dinner and their most delicious pies. After dinner its back to Ullapool and BEER TIME

If you don't want to ride home in one stint on the Sunday morning me and Pam are riding down the west coast past Applecross then over the Bealach-na Bo pass (pass of the cattle) then onto Cluanie Inn for the night http://www.cluanieinn.com/index.asp you are most welcome to join us on this stretch, but if you want to stop in the Cluanie Inn make sure you BOOK EARLY.

RIDE SMART
All the best Steve and Pam

ps. the photo in Ivan's post is the beach at Achmelvich (last year's pie run)
Also a good link showing you the area http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usmapindexes/sutherland.html

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STEVEVIKING #363437 12/07/2009 5:26 PM
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Niceswan Big Fella!

Looks like we are on a nice little adventure here Steve!

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The West Coast of Scotland is breathtaking.....





Gonna be some tales to tell at the end of this one.

So far we have...

Deffo
Steve (VikingSteve) and Pam
BlueNose (not surprrisingly)

Probable
Terry (our kid)

Possible
Alex (Le_Big_Mac)

Just 100 or so more sleep to go!



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BlueNose #363438 12/08/2009 6:10 AM
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Wont be there but any body wishing some grub or somewhere to fettle the bikes I am Glasgow-ish and if you need anything let me know.


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kidhaf #363439 12/08/2009 2:19 PM
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Nice one Eric

You're half way there man.....get on that blower and book your self a couple of nights B&B.
You know you want to, and you will be made most welcome.

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BlueNose #363440 12/08/2009 2:26 PM
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Ivan that's got to be the road before the November rains.

I wonder what it looked like during and just after.

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STEVEVIKING #363441 12/08/2009 5:55 PM
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Steve, little trip with my mate to Spurn Point that one - great day! When is it gonna stop raining eh?

Eric, thanks for the offer - be good to catch up if possible will keep you posted on the route.



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BlueNose #363442 12/09/2009 1:20 PM
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Ivan / Steve. Looks like I won't be able to make this Premier event I've gotta do my desert duty for a few months around this time of the year. I hope to be free by the Northern France trip in June though


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BlueNose #363443 12/17/2009 5:22 AM
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Hi New to this site and new to Bonnie americas! Tho had a few Merden Triumphs in me time. Had me America 9 months now and love it, Thinking of shorter pipes, getting rid of the "air injection" and fitting a centre stand! any suggstions appreciated. Living in Northumberland near Alnwick, any one passing up or down welcome to camp, with notice first.
Wouldn't mind the Pie run but cant find any more details, I tried the Grampian RAT site to!
Any help appreciated
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Kenny


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Kenny500 #363444 12/17/2009 4:55 PM
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Hi Kenny,

I'm ridin' up from York area, VikingSteve (Steve and Pam) from Sheffield and Possibly Le_Big_Mac (Alex) from Nottingham and you are most welcome to join on the A1 enroute if you fancy. Never done any RAT so I don't know if any other Triumph group will be making the Trip.

See Vikingsteve's post for accommodation details and any questions please ask away.

BTW Warm welcome to the site buddy! As for the pipes change them ASAP you will fall in love with your bike all over again.



Ivan


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Kenny500 #363445 12/20/2009 9:55 AM
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Nice one Kenny.... If you do go ahead and fit a centre stand it makes the difference when doing the rear wheel maintenance. I fitted one on my 03TBA and have no regrets doing so, BUT with two up on a tight left hander the foot lever sometimes touches down, where as solo its no bother. The one I fitted was from NewBonneville http://www.newspeedmaster.com/index.html just take it easy round the left handers.
Back to the Pie run if you fancy it look on the links I posted, because you need to get sorted out with some sort of accommodation and if you can't wait till Easter for a pie go on http://www.piesbypost.co.uk/

Ride Smart
We look forward to seeing you at Easter

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BlueNose #363446 12/31/2009 6:05 AM
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Time off should work in nicely on this one, count me in. See yous there.

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Good on ya Colin
Welcome to the Lochinver pie run we've only 90 days to go........

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STEVEVIKING #363448 01/04/2010 6:23 AM
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Thanks Steve.
What route do you take up to Ullapool? Don't suppose you go up the east coast then cut across.

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Bodger #363449 01/04/2010 8:21 AM
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Nice one Colin,

We will be taking the A9 from Perth to Inverness so meet with you at Carrbridge (at the visitors centre) if that fits with you mate?

From Inverness we will be on the A835 through to Ullapool.

Looking forward to it!



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BlueNose #363450 01/04/2010 3:28 PM
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Hope you all have a greta time, H and I had already booked a cottage in GlenGarry on the 20th. March so will be back by then.
We will no doubt have a trip to Applecross so I'll order a few beers for you at the local hostelry.
Have a good one.
Chris and H


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oldgimmer #363451 01/04/2010 6:17 PM
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DeNero - happy New Year to you and H buddy!

Shame you can't make it - gonna be a good one! Them pies are fabtastic cos they need plenty of ale to wash them down - hence best pies in the world!

Good luck in 2010 mate

Ivan


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BlueNose #363452 01/05/2010 5:45 AM
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Sounds good Ivan.
Not quite sure where the visitors centre is in Carrbridge, but I'm sure it won't be hard to find, not exactly a big place Carrbridge.
See you all there.

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Happy New Year to you Chris and Heather


Glengarry fantastic its a shame you can't make this one, but never mind maybe next year. Just to wet your appetite click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkJENUSvhQ4 Have a great time in Glengarry.

Ride Smart

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Colin

If we can't find the visiters center I'm sure we can find a cafe.
only 81 days


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STEVEVIKING #363455 01/26/2010 3:41 PM
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Visitors centre is just off the A9 nice and easy to find.

Nice one Colin look forward to meeting you there. My mate has just confirmed and has booked up. Should be a good group for a cracking weekend.


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Just got my accommodation booked at royal hotel (still a few rooms left for that weekend). Looking forward to meeting you all there.

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Nice one Colin looking forward to it mate!


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Yaba Daba Doo Excellent Colin the more the merrier......................only 60 days to go.

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COME ON YOU LOT IS IT JUST 3 bikes me Pam, Colin and Ivan up 4 this one in Bonnie Scotland?????

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Love to Steve, but unfortunately a little expensive for me... Sorry bro


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That's a shame Ray you would LURV the pies in Lochinver. & remember there's loads of B&B's 2 choose from in Ullapool....

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STEVEVIKING #363462 02/09/2010 7:34 PM
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Big fella!

Have another one to add to the (list and another Steve - a mate not of this forum from sunny Alfreton). Babrat might make it as he will be home from Afghanistan now (needs royal approval i.e. Mrs Babrat) and Le_Big_Mac might be on for his virgin tour.

So I make it 5 so far with 2 more possibles.

So COME ON Ray, Eric, British_Steel, NI Biker, Oldgimmer, Glen, Strechermonkey, Hedgehog, Paul, GWilly, Paulloader, Biz, Kenny500, etc, etc Ullapool is calling you!



The weather will be fabtastic (honest indjun), the company will be outstanding (gauranteed), the views will be breathtaking (also gauranteed), beer will be flowing and will be a weekend to remember (gets the touring season off to a flyer).



So lets be 'aven'you at Ullapool!



I CANNAE WAIT!


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BlueNose #363463 02/10/2010 7:18 AM
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FANTASTIC Ivan

We will speak soon Ivan ......me & Pam are off now to play on skidoos in Finland.

And remember............only 51 days to go.
SO BOOK EARLY

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STEVEVIKING #363464 02/24/2010 5:08 PM
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Not many more sleeps to go for the first event of the new year (for me anyway) - and I can't wait!

Steve, I will be travelling up on the morning of 2nd. A1, A66, M6 etc any suggested meeting point/time?


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Aye Ivan, Not too long to go now, just hope the weather improves a bit before we head up there. As long as it stops snowing I,ll be happy.

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Sorry to be missing this Ivan and Stevie
I'm in that area the week before on holiday with H so I'll try a few bars out for you.
Hope you have a great time.
Cheers
Chris


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Hi,
Sorry, missed the posts over the last weeks. Is there still lime to join up with you guys!

By the way I have also just booked in for the Dent event!!
Ken


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Ken,

You are very welcome.

I will be coming up from the York area and Paul (Babrat) will be travelling up from Darlington and will sort out meeting points etc in the next couple of weeks.

Here are the details is Steve's post (VikingSteve)...

Yes folks 2010 marks the 2nd annual Lochinver Pie Run

The plan is to arrive in Ullapool on the Good Friday the 2nd of April, and because Easter is quite early this is definitely a Hotel/B&B weekend, but if anyone out there suffers with claustrophobia there is in Ullapool a very good campsite beside Loch Broom. A good web site to look for accommodation in Ullapool is http://www.ullapool.co.uk/
Like Ivan said we've already booked into the Royal http://www.royalhotel-ullapool.com/index.php they did say when we booked they still had a few rooms front and back of the hotel (front of the hotel rooms having sea views).

On the Saturday its the Lochinver Pie Run We ride on some of the most fantastic roads this island has to offer. Up the A835 past Ardvreck Castle http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/ardvreckcastle/index.html turn onto the A894 past Quinag http://www.barbersasa.co.uk/scotland/assynt/quinag02.htm then left onto B869 through Drumbeg drink stop here, onto Lochinver for dinner and their most delicious pies. After dinner its back to Ullapool and BEER TIME

If you don't want to ride home in one stint on the Sunday morning me and Pam are riding down the west coast past Applecross then over the Bealach-na Bo pass (pass of the cattle) then onto Cluanie Inn for the night http://www.cluanieinn.com/index.asp you are most welcome to join us on this stretch, but if you want to stop in the Cluanie Inn make sure you BOOK EARLY.

Look forward to having a few beers with you then.



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Aye Ivan, Not too long to go now, just hope the weather improves a bit before we head up there. As long as it stops snowing I,ll be happy.




Hi Colin

I am riding up there whatever the weather, however not gonna be a barrel of laughs if it's snowing all the way. 446 miles so I will be I like a giant snowman by the time I get there. Still I fitted heated grips so at least my hand will be nice and warm eh!

ANYWAY it's gonna be an exceptionally warm weekend - I have placed an order in with the man upstairs.

Can't wait



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WOO HOOOOO!!!!! Pinch and a punch for the 1st of the month 31 sleeps to go for the Lochinver Pie Run.

Ivan, you say you are setting off Friday morning, well we will be at Allenheads Inn Friday morning.

From there Pam and I will be heading towards Hexham, then the A68 to Edinburgh via Carter Bar and Jedburgh. At Edinburgh I think we will call in South Queensferry (between the two bridges there's a little bistro/cafe which is good for a light bite etc etc). From South Queensferry we go over the Forth Bridge onto the M90. Around Perth we take the A9 via Pitlochry - Aviemore calling in at Carrbridge to meet Colin. From Carrbridge back on the A9 past Inverness onto the A835 all the way to Ullapool.

So Ivan, if you fancy going this way (it's better than the M6), we could meet at Jedburgh OR the English/Scottish boarder at Carter Bar, so then if anyone else comes this way we can also meet at Carter Bar.

So come on you lot, SIGN UP, SIGN UP. All you have to do is get on the blower and book yourself accommodation in Ullapool for Friday and Saturday night.

You are all welcome and we look forward to seeing you all. So come on, make the call and confirm that booking.



RIDE SMART.

All the best

Steveviking

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STEVEVIKING #363471 03/02/2010 2:22 PM
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30 sleeps now..........

Kenny have you sorted any digs out for Ullapool? If not have a look on this------ http://www.ullapool.co.uk/ Last year me and Pam booked into the Riverside which was very good, and the Arch Inn looks OK also. This year we're in the Royal Hotel http://www.royalhotel-ullapool.com/index.php (pushing the boat out on this one). Let us know how you get on.

We can meet you on the way at Carter Bar, say 10:30 on the Friday morning, I would imagine this is local for you.

All the best.
RIDE SMART

Steveviking

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STEVEVIKING #363472 03/03/2010 5:27 PM
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OK Steve,

Meeting place enroute on the Scottish/English border at Carter Bar between 10 and 10.30am on Friday. Then as you stated route up to meet Colin at Carrbridge.

Looking forward to it!



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Hi I think I've done this link right. If you copy and paste in another window you will find the proposed route for the Lochinver pie run. This is for the Saturday. Not long now.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...p;sll=58.074972,-5.197906&sspn=0.482205,1.454315&ie=UTF8&ll=58.075698,-5.196533&spn=0.482195,1.454315&z=10&dirflg=d

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STEVEVIKING #363474 03/18/2010 12:23 PM
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Execllent Steve!

Not many more sleeps to go now big fella!



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