East Anglian Odyssey 29th June

That Man · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:59 am Post subject: East Anglian Odyssey 29th June

After bitching about not getting any riding, I guess it's time to put my money where my mouth is.

This is a little route I've been thinking about on-and-off for ages. It's a bit of a whopper, but should be a grand day out. The plan is to start from Dunmow in Essex and head up to Sheringham (or Cromer if people prefer) on the North Norfolk coast. The route will take in Finchingfield and it's famous bends, Bury St Edmunds and Thetford Forest and the Brecks. Date is to be confirmed and won't be decided until after I see the summer roster in a week or two's time.

Who would be interested...?

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Mottza · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:27 am Post subject:

Bit of a run, but hey I'd be up for it...

Can't do the following dates...

This bank hol..
June 7-8, 28-29
July 12, 26-27
Aug 9, 23-25
Sept 6-13, 20-21

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boboking · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:29 am Post subject:

I cant do:

june 2nd - 9th Cool

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loonymoon · Forum Loony Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 2757 Karma: +83

Sounds good but I'm a wuss and I think I'd need a bigger scooter for that (not just engine size but physical size mainly). It takes me about 40 minutes to get to Dunmow in the car... I'd need to fill the tank about 3 times on a journey like that.

I've been up near Cromer before (but not on the bike) nice area. I'm sure it'd be a lovely day. But honestly That Man - would you do it on a Leonardo??

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boboking · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:37 am Post subject:

awww come on! Razz

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loonymoon · Forum Loony Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 2757 Karma: +83

... I know I am a wuss..

But I did notice a difference in comfort levels on my Nexus ride.Sure the Nexus isn't really a tourer but the weather protection is a hell of a lot better than the leo's. On the motorway it was much more relaxed - partly due to it's 500cc engine but also a lot to do with not being constantly buffeted by the wind which I find really tiring on the leo. I also notice that I tend to tense my leg muscles when riding the Leo on motorways.. I don't know why I think it possibly is because I'm bracing against the airflow round the leg shields etc! I have to actually physically tell myself to relax.

The Leo is a wonderful town bike... in town and on back road blasts it's brilliant, but I couldn't imagine doing serious mileage on it. Whereas I could easily imagine myself taking the nexus down the motorway and backroads to Dorset to see my parents. Shame I can't buy one now... Sad

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boboking · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:47 am Post subject:

You cant compare a Icon_notworthy

Nexus

to a leo!

and the ride will be easy pase country roads! & if I know that man he'll have this ride peiced togther from several bike mags! so there will be lots of stops! Wink

If you go.. I'll go! Icon_lol4

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That Man · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

Don't see why not. I appreciate that the Leo is a bit short on rider comforts, but it's not that bad. The seat is good and the riding position fine.

I took mine up to the BMF Show in Peterborough one year and rode it up the M11 and A1(M) and, yes, that was tiring because I was having to brace myself against the windblast. However, the roads I'm planning on using are mostly minor 'A' roads, so the speeds will typically be 50-60mph which should be more comfortable.

**EDIT**

No bike mag route this time. It's all local knowledge. However, yes, I can stick in as many stops as folk want along the way.

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loonymoon · Forum Loony Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 2757 Karma: +83

Well maybe if it isn't lots of fast roads it'll be OK as you say the seat is very comfy. I've not ridden such a long distance though - I might have to get myself used to the idea first!!

I only rode 3000kms in the last year... Embarassed

But then it has been off road due to brake and access problems (couldn't get it out of the garage for a while as a dead car was blocking the door), for some of the time and now it's broken.

It'll be all mended soon though and ready to roll again!

Anyway June is not good for me.

August or September maybe, I'll see how I get on with Mottza's rideout as that'll be a greater distance than I usually go!!

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boboking · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject:

Mottza · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject:

Come on Loony. I'm taking the B125. I'd love to take a 250 instead!

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ferrit · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject:

I will come if I am free.

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johnp · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

I'll come if I'm available.

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Blue Max · Settling In Nicely Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 36

I am interested subject to the date chosen......thanks for suggesting a run, especially in the south!!!!!!

terryvanman · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:25 am Post subject:

I'll be there if I can.I need to run the fugly in Very Happy

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