Distinguished Gentlemans Ride

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  1. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Is anyone doing one of these this year on 27 September to raise money for prostate cancer research?
    Check out the website at http://www.gentlemansride.com/ for information - it's sponsored by Triumph.

    Did the Bournemouth one last year on the Bonneville and it was a fantastic day. Many Bonnevilles, Thruxtons and Scramblers plus Meriden Bonnies, BSAs and Nortons. Also a good selection of Guzzis, cafe racer BMWs and Hondas.

    Around 70 riders took part - some with sidecars and all of us dressed as "dapper" gents. Smart suit, open face helmets, facial hair and pipes are the order of the day! Join a ride near you and thoroughly enjoy it.
     
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  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Steve, I'm taking part over here, in Lyon - complete with Bergundy blaser, horn-rimmed glasses and pipe plus of course plenty of facial hair.
     
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  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Brilliant Dave - I wondered if there would be one near you!
     
  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #4 thebiglad, Aug 24, 2015
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    Not exactly near mate - about 330 kms away - but well worth it.
     
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  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    True Dave - very worth it and a good excuse for a ride out!
     
  6. Robin Sanderson

    Robin Sanderson Active Member

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    Not allowed on the speedy even though it's a charity ride!!!
     
  7. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Excellent! Just found out that this years Bournemouth ride will run from Poole Quay to Boscombe Pier then on to Highcliffe Castle and will finish up at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum.
     
  8. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    hoping to if the big W doesn't get in the way. started growing the facials but me missus gave me an ultimatum, the beard came off!! Not sure which area I will do though. I dont know if you can change locations once you register and it doesn't seem as though you can look at the details until you register!
     
  9. Recycled Rocker

    Recycled Rocker Senior Member

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    Distinguished...gentleman...It'll have to be a good disguise big fella ;) Is there one fer old school Rockers? Oh of course, I'm doing that Ace Cafe little thing to Brighton heh heh heh

    Have a good day gents, hope to see lots pics of flat tankers and wicker chair jobbies :D
     
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  10. snarly

    snarly Active Member

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    Robin, i'm not allowed either due to the Speedy - last year was fine but seems to have got a bit more serious this year-guess i'll be giving it a miss then!
     
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  11. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    You cheeky bugger !!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  12. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hope you can make it to one - I think you are right in that you have to register on a ride first to get the details.
    Tried growing facial hair last year - the girlie put up with it for just over a week and then told me I looked like a down and out! Bought a false moustache this time.
     
  13. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    I'm sure you will be the very picture of satorial elegance Dave!
     
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  14. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Thank you for that Steve - true friends are hard to find :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  15. BSATREV

    BSATREV Well-Known Member

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    There seems to be a Liverpool ride, anyone going to that? I just signed up.
     
  16. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Did you find one biggy? if so post a piccy cos Ive never seen one
     
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  17. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    No mate I haven't found one yet, but I'm an optimist :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  18. Havit

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    If I have the bike up and running there's one in Dublin
     
  19. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hope you get it running mate
     
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  20. ElectrAbigail

    ElectrAbigail Someone to reMember

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    There is a ride in Rotterdam as well :blush: I think I will attend there, close by.
     
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