Author Topic: WING camping weekend - Apollo's new bike. (Read 23941 times)

cycleman · « **Reply #100 on:** 19 September, 2017, 06:56:32 pm »

I am packed and ready to go . I am aiming to leave around 4a.m. Tomorrow . Wednesday night s weather is looking a bit damp which should make wild camping interesting

Polar Bear · « **Reply #101 on:** 19 September, 2017, 08:24:18 pm »

Whoever gets there first, please keep a good clear corner or flat area for Torslanda's gazibo.

Thanks.

Pedal Castro · « **Reply #102 on:** 19 September, 2017, 10:00:42 pm »

I am busy Saturday but would like to put some faces to names/pseudonyms on Sunday if anyone is riding out that day?

Polar Bear · « **Reply #103 on:** 20 September, 2017, 09:21:26 am »

Most people depart for their homes during the day on Sunday but we're staying over until Monday. Not sure about riding but feel free to drop in on camp if you are in the vicinity.

Butterfly · « **Reply #104 on:** 20 September, 2017, 11:00:53 am »

We have booked tickets to the cycle show on Saturday so we'll be off there and back in the afternoon. If anyone wants a lift, they are welcome to join us.

Kim · « **Reply #105 on:** 20 September, 2017, 12:29:52 pm »

The whole point is to *escape* Birmingham...

CAMRAMan · « **Reply #106 on:** 20 September, 2017, 12:33:35 pm »

The NEC is in Solihull. Narrow escape!

Kim · « **Reply #107 on:** 20 September, 2017, 12:34:29 pm »

Solihull, like Sutton Coldfield, is the only place that thinks that it isn't part of Birmingham.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #108 on:** 20 September, 2017, 04:30:46 pm »

Snobbery. That is all.

There is likely to be a ride around the puddle on Saturday.

CAMRAMan · « **Reply #109 on:** 20 September, 2017, 04:35:06 pm »

I'll have you know that Solihull was part of Warwickshire until 31/3/74. Sutton Coldfield has officially fallen under the jurisdiction of Birmingham City Council since that date as I used to delight in telling them when I worked there.

Wobbly John · « **Reply #110 on:** 21 September, 2017, 11:32:20 pm »

Is it too late to join in?

I thought I would be needed for an open-day at work on Saturday - turns out a format change means I can escape.

If I can drag a bike that will take luggage out of the shed in the morning, and pack some clothes, I'll ring the campsite to see if I can get a pitch.

Kim · « **Reply #111 on:** 21 September, 2017, 11:46:46 pm »

I expect they'll have a space for you somewhere.

I'm mostly packed, but in a rush due to being busy with Other Things, so it's entirely possible that I've forgotten my trousers or something. I'm catching the Train From Hell at around lunchtime tomorrow.

Torslanda · « **Reply #112 on:** 22 September, 2017, 07:41:58 am »

Quote from: Wobbly John on 21 September, 2017, 11:32:20 pm

Is it too late to join in?

I thought I would be needed for an open-day at work on Saturday - turns out a format change means I can escape.

If I can drag a bike that will take luggage out of the shed in the morning, and pack some clothes, I'll ring the campsite to see if I can get a pitch.

Didn't realize the Spin Cycle would take panniers...

Wobbly John · « **Reply #113 on:** 22 September, 2017, 07:49:11 am »

The spincycle(s) and the Wobblebike (which can take panniers and has been used for a YACF camping weekend!

) are tooooo deeply buried.

Woke up stressed and achey this morning (it's been a difficult start to term), so I won't be there tonight.

Plans are to get a train to Oakham tomorrow morning - may or may not have camping gear.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #114 on:** 22 September, 2017, 08:47:20 am »

Yup. Join in as suits. We'll be happy to see you.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #115 on:** 22 September, 2017, 09:43:27 am »

Just called Wing. We're in Field 1, same field as last time. Sorry Tors - just how it goes.

However, meteorologically speaking, forecast says double digits even overnight, low winds and lots of lovely cloud to keep Polar Bears happy!

I am expecting us to arrive somewhere around ea time.

andrewc · « **Reply #116 on:** 22 September, 2017, 10:19:53 am »

Have a good weekend everyone. I’m in London being encultured.

Currently sitting in the sun outside Giovanni’s cafe before going to the Scythians Exhibition at the British Museum. BT staff get free tickets

Kim · « **Reply #117 on:** 22 September, 2017, 11:37:28 pm »

We're Winging it. Some wet stuff this evening, but not to the point of annoyingness.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #118 on:** 23 September, 2017, 07:38:52 am »

Woken by vehicles up and down the access road through the night. Otherwise it's quiet with few campers and lots of space for excited bicyclists to test their machines.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #119 on:** 23 September, 2017, 07:58:19 am »

We've been invaded in the past by earwigs, slugs, snails and even ants but never before by daddy long legs. They are obligingly easily caught and evicted though and don't leave a slimy trail behind to remember them by!

Kim · « **Reply #120 on:** 23 September, 2017, 08:10:31 am »

They do occasionally leave a few limbs behind...

Polar Bear · « **Reply #121 on:** 23 September, 2017, 08:36:19 am »

I'm never likely to discover long legs in my tent. Ooo error . ..

mllePB · « **Reply #122 on:** 23 September, 2017, 05:32:47 pm »

Found Wing campsite wifi on veranda guarded by chickens

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mllePB · « **Reply #123 on:** 23 September, 2017, 06:10:10 pm »

The joy of the first ride on a new bike

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Kim · « **Reply #124 on:** 24 September, 2017, 03:59:09 am »

Somebody's turned the wind off!

Also, owls.

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