GMU 2017 HELP NEEDED

Dear fellow riders.

We seem to be a family of heartbreakers
After my heart went down 2 years ago and threw me off my job, now my dad suffered a heart attack and is in rehab right now.
I do not know, where this all ends, since he is already 85.

This is why I am asking for your help: I might not be able to have all the time at hand in july for riding up to Kielder and back to Germany.

BUT (!!!!) since I am absolutely obsessed with coming to the GMU, I do think about flying up to
Glasgow, or Edinborugh and then rent a bike (preferably a Triumph) and come down to the meet.

Now my question: does anyone know a good dealer, or rental in that area? It would be great, if one could reach it from the respective airport with a cab.

Sorry for bothering you guys with this, but I would like to start checking my options as soon as possible.

Thanks and enjoy spring!

Daniel

 

Guys, I am overwhelmed...
Thanks so much for the help offered!
Now I am sure, we work something out.
I will check flights avaiable and see what the best set up will be.

You're a great lot; we HAVE to make this happen

 

Thanks for the kind offer Andy.
Ireland definitely is one of my favorite spots on the map, but in this case, I would not really save much time compared to coming all the way up by bike myself.
But as you said, it was a last line of defense.

I would prefer touching down in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.
Newcastle is closest, but there are no direct flights from Frankfurt. What a shame. But flying from Düsseldorf could be an option.

Since I still have employees parking in Frankfurt, Edinburgh would be the most comfy solution: no switching planes and the rental is near the airport.
On the other hand, Newcastle is just 'next' to Kielder.
I wait, what John finds out about the rental situation there...

 

Yeah Jez,
the insurance situation needs my attention as well; you are perfectly right.
The rental, up in Edinburgh has a 'non British license' surcharge. So at least they are dealing with tourists and are prepared.
If I did a test ride weekend with a normal dealer, I might end up exactly with this problem!

Luggage: I'll be travelling very light; since I plan to pick up a bike, I try to run this game backpack-only...
This should pose no problem as long as we are talking Thursday or Friday until Monday. (I wear only one t-shirt and this says: GMU

 

That sounds good too. Let me check the flights there!

Edit: Yes Lufthansa goes direct and much cheaper than EDI!

I have to call Youles about the insurance for aliens

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE

After a little conference with Mr. Orange, we found a nice solution that I would like to share with you now:

I will be the (G)TEC ! (German) Twat Emergency Car
So you can stuff your sandwiches, Teddybears, Nurses, Whiskyflasks etc. with me. I will make up the rear assuring no one gets lost.
This is a bit disappointing concerning me riding a bike but it also has too many good advantages.
I save loads of money for the rental bike. Insurance is no problem. I do not have to sit in the aircraft wearing a twatsuit and a small backpack AND I can contribute to the community
It will be like in SOA! (except I won't get a black van, I guess).

So, you don't have to inquire about rental specs anymore (reading the T&C of Saltire made me dizzy).

THANKS EVERYONE for your support!
My dad gives his regards. I see it in his eyes, he'd love to come too...

Looking forward to a great GMU

Daniel