Fort William ride for the Sands charity

[RamDez]

Big Linz has asked me to post this up. He will be leading this rideout from the FRONT, he has also told me that he will be buying lunch ......

We are riding to Fort William on the 4th of May.
The charity benefits Cot Death. (SANDS (http://www.uk-sands.org/))

Sands is an organisation which can offer you support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
The death of a baby is a devastating experience. The effects of grief can be overwhelming and parents, their families and friends can be left feeling dazed, disorientated, isolated and exhausted.
It can be hard to take in information, to make decisions or to imagine how you are going to cope.
At Sands there are people who understand what it's like because many of us have been through this experience ourselves, and we are here to help offer support and information when you need it. If you want more info regarding this charity, follow this link to their web site (http://www.uk-sands.org/)

Walkers will be making their way to Fort William where they have asked us to meet them on our bikes.

We would love to make this a big day. Linz is asking for donations from all riders, on the day that we can give to the walkers when they arrive in Fort William.

Ride info. All miles via Perth
Glenrothes to Fort William = 126 miles / 3hrs
Edinburgh to Fort William = 147 miles / 3hr 16 mins
Glasgow to Forth William = 160 miles / 3hr 30 mins

0720hrs **(time change)**
We will be leaving Bankhead BP petrol station at 0720hrs
And will head first to Kinross services to meet with the Edinburgh crew then to The Inveralmond Roundabout at Perth, stopping next to the Merc garage on Ruthvenfield Rd (I think, Perth riders, if there is somewhere better, please let us know) at 0815hrs. Perth/Dundee area riders can meet us here?
0745hrs **(time change)**

Kinross Services to meet with Edinburgh crew
0815hrs
Leave Perth and head to Balinluig for breakfast at the truck stop.
1000hrs
Leave Balinluig
1045hrs
Arrive at Drumgask on the A86, stop and meet Northern riders?
1100hrs
Leave Drumgask
1200hrs
Arrive in Fort William, meet with Charity Walkers. Lunch and photos.
1430hrs
Leave Fort William. At this point I am open to suggestions regarding the route. Northern members might want to head back via Fort Augustus. East and West Coast members might want to run the A82/A85 back (123 miles). Please post here thoughts.

We would love for you all to help with this and can I ask that you post here with numbers for the day.
I will keep everyone updated with weather info LOL

Thanks for reading.

If anyone requires my mobile number, please PM me, thanks

I will update THIS post with headcounts as we go.

Riders so far:
Big Linz
RamDez
HOGUK
Nookster (possible)
BearMan
Steven C and a few others :)
AndyH
Keith
Vtwin
The Reporter
Sicknote
1stharley
Gogsy

Weather update - image below shows Sunday and updates automaticly

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/charts/uk/ss_cloudrain_08050412.jpg

[The - Troublemaker]

I'll be there defo looking forward to it, hope the sun is shinning :rolleyes::D:D
cheers Paul

[Journeyman]

Hi Linz
The present Mrs Journeyman and I will be there if Velma is back in the buzzom of her loving family....... :D

[Linz]

They tell me she is getting a make-over, velma that is.Great to have you guys on board..

[AndyH]

Sounds like a good thing! Will travel from Sneakie, anyone else up for joining in
the run down?:D

[RamDez]

Sam, thanks for that, I forgot all about your run, sorry man.

[RamDez]

might have to keep an eye on the fuel strike Linz?

[Linz]

I hope the fuel thing will be fine, hell i think ma bike will run on the old cherry any way. Have we got any sort of numbers for next sunday.

[RamDez]

Come on guys, PM me so I can add your names to this charity run.

HogHog, PM me regarding your North Run meeting us up there

[Nookster]

I may try and make the run, but it depends on weather and fuel situation as its a 750 mile round trip for me upto Fort William. I would ride straight to Fort William rather than trying to meet up with groups. I will confirm towards end of the week.. :D

[RamDez]

thanks mate, let us know as we are trying to get a bbq laid on :)

[Journeyman]

Hi Dez & Linz
Still hoping to get to the ride, but it's fading fast. It looks like Velma will still be in dock for her refit on the 4th......... We will keep you posted! :(:(

[Journeyman]

Hi again
Well, I've just been on to Velma's painter and the bad news is that she won't be ready for next weekend. So as you can guess we will be unable to attend your jaunt up to Fort William . Sorry!...... :(:(

[RamDez]

sorry to here that, still, you have to look forward to that new paint job :)

[Journeyman]

I hope you have a good turnout on the day. Thanks Dez, See you anon.......

[biganblue]

Hi Journeyman, saw Velma the day, still in her underwear :D

[biganblue]

Hi Dez, Big Linz, sorry I won't make this run, I was keeping an eye on it but suspected a call back to work for a rig move. Got the call today so away on Wed.
Dez, that would be beach bars you got fitted with all that rain this morning :D

[RamDez]

Hey George, you know I missed all the rain, Left home at 0730, missed it all. Headed home at 3pm and missed it all AGAIN :)

Even went for a wee spin tonight and still missed it all, but it did take some keeping an eye on that big black cloud.

[Vtwin]

Sounds fine.:)
Me and the missus will be attending if things go to plan.:D:D:D

[The Reporter]

I shall make evry effort to meet with you all at Drumgask 1100- its just that I am spoilt for which route to take, as they are all too good

[banquo]

Bike in bits, and expecting to do the Chapter meet if I get it back together, so won't be making it this time. :o
Just found out about it from HOGUK.
Might be a good idea for future events, to PM forum members (and other contacts by e-mail?) as early as possible to get best possible coverage. It's on the Perth website as of last night, but as their weekend away is up the same road next weekend, I wouldn't expect many takers. I'm game for a donation though. Good cause. :cool:

[Gogsy]

I have passed the word out to my fellow Riders Club mates,so heres hoping for a good turn out.
Hope you dont mind.Big Linz.

[RamDez]

CHeers Gogsy, Linz is looking for as big a show as he can get :)

[RamDez]

I shall make evry effort to meet with you all at Drumgask 1100- its just that I am spoilt for which route to take, as they are all too good

Cheers bro, you have some nice riding to get to us, I will pm you my mobile

[RamDez]

Sounds fine.:)
Me and the missus will be attending if things go to plan.:D:D:D

cheers mate, (nice photo) I will pm you my mobile

[keith]

Hi Youall,

Hope to make the Fort William run but I am in same situation as Nookster

750 mile round trip,I guess it will depend on the weather.

Having said that I am a glutton for punishment so will probably

turn up anyway.

Its a hell of a good excuse for a real ride.

Will confirm later in the week.

Cheers Keith.

[RamDez]

cheers Keith, I will PM you my mobile as well :)

[Sicknote]

Hi Guys Sicknote here, I will defo try to get along to the ride to fort william sounds like a blast, is the bankhead services the one at livingston.

Cheers Paddy

[RamDez]

Hi Paddy, its the bankhead roundabout in Glenrothes.

Where are coming from?

cheers

[1stharley]

thanhs for your email about this sunday glad to say that i will be attending along with steven c and a few others :):p:D

[The Instigator]

Hi all, anyone looking to go to this from the Edinburgh area can meet us at the Parkgrove BP garage, Queensferry road 7.15 am :eek:sharp. Going on to meet up with Linz and Dez.

[RamDez]

good man 1stharley :) will see you Sunday

[Linz]

Thanks guys, looks like there will be a good turn out, hope the weather holds on the day if it does the road up is just great..Thanks again for a great response and i will see you all on the day.......

[Nookster]

RamDez and Linz, I'll see ya at Fort William.. Rain or shine, what the heck... I'm getting withdrawl symptons. :p:eek::(:o:D been a llloonnnng winter....

[RamDez]

good man, the weather should be OK for Sunday but it might be close :)

[Gogsy]

Count me and the missus in,we'll meet you at Bankhead OK.

[RamDez]

cheers Gogsy, see you there :)

[Mad Dog]

Hi Big linz
Sorry we can't be with you for the ride it clashes with the Chapter monthly meeting. Best wishes to everyone for a safe ride and great weather.
Ride safe.

Mad Dog

[keith]

Thanks for the mobile number Ramdez, will see you Sunday
might ride up on Sat & stop over around Lomond on Sat night
fingers & everything else crossed for the weather.

SeeYa Keith

[Linz]

The response from the lads is just amazing, THANKS..Oh by the way the total amount so far is in the region of 2,grand not counting what we give on the day, so sodd the weather lets all go......:eek:

[RamDez]

Weather update does not look good, I am putting everyone on notice that it might cancel.

I will send out an email later and final decision will be made in the morning.

Please discuss, thanks

[keith]

3pm could be to late I intende4d to hit the road about 11am
are we thinking of cancelling or the walkers I do not want to miss this if at all possible.

Cheers Keith.

[RamDez]

Sorry EVERYONE.

It’s with regret that we are cancelling this.

With the weather closing in for the weekend, there is no point members riding from all over the country and ending up with the flu.

Linz suggests that we try and reschedule this event for next Sunday? That would be the 11th of May.
Although we wont meet the charity walkers, we could still do the run, meet in Fort William and make a collection there, sending the donation in, along with some “on the day” photos.

Can I ask that you all surf back to www.scottishhd.com when you get the chance and post your thoughts about this idea PLEASE.

Linz is gutted after the fantastic response by the members and would love to rearrange this ride.

Thanks for reading and safe riding.

Dez

[RamDez]

3pm could be to late I intende4d to hit the road about 11am
are we thinking of cancelling or the walkers I do not want to miss this if at all possible.

Cheers Keith.

Keith, we were thinking about you when we changed and cancelled now. Its the right thing to do.

[The Reporter]

Hi HOG riders,
Seems the weather is going to put a block on this one for us from Aberdeen - 200 plus miles. Riding in the dry and getting wet later is acceptable, riding when it is already wet and forecast not to improve is no fun. Suggest the run is suspended until we have a better forecast -the charity will not lose out. Spoke with Ram Dez earlier today on this subject.
The Reporter

[Nookster]

Gutted :(... Just sorted out my waterproofs ready for sunday...:D long way to go if no body else turning up:p
Agree with Reporter, to wait for better forecast.:):cool:
Dont know if I can make 11th...
Nookster:cool::p
p.s. if you do the 11th and I cant make it, I would like to send a donation up in the post....
p.p.s. Thankyou for the organising of the event as well.

[The Reporter]

Some sound judgement being shown by cancelling due to weather. day. I know the feeling Nookster, get all sorted for a worthwhile ride and the weather does its best to spoil. Better to to be safe and play another. The 11th is OK by me or even another date when all who have supported this can make it. The Biker Babe (Lesley) and |I will be unavailable for 3 weekends starting the weekend of the 16th May --- heading off to the french HOG rally in St Tropez for two weeks.

[Gogsy]

Sorry tae hear that the ride is cancelled.:(:(
jist as well fir me as ma leg is ge'in me some Jip:(:(
an' a'm even ha'en tae cancel the Wallace as I'll be in hospital
gettin' the pins n' plate oot o' ma leg.:(:(:)
Guid idea reschedulin' tho.

[mobeth]

Hi folks,
would like to do something for Sands. Do a lot of my own art work and if any of you riders out there would like a painting of your beloved Harley with or without persons on board let me know. Donation would go to the Sands charity. Work in acrylic and will try to have it finished for next Sunday just need a couple of good clear photos! mobeth

[Indiana John]

Gogsy

Hope the plate & pins removal goes OK - another step forward I hope. Hope it doesn't mean too much time off the bike.

[MikeT]

Hi Dez - good call on the cancellation looking at the weather that's coming in for the weekend .................... am available for future dates and would love to contribute to a very worthwhile charity - will check the forum for re-scheduled dates. Thanks for organising anyway.
Ride Safe & Enjoy
Mike T

[keith]

Aw shucks I was looking forward to an adventure but I guess it makes sense

would be up for the 11th lets hope for better wever cant be any worse

can it? !!! wish I had not said that.

Cheers Keith.

[Indiana John]

lets hope for better wever cant be any worse

can it? !!! wish I had not said that.

Cheers Keith.

Oh me that's this years ridin' season gone then!!
in
Mind you now the curse has been spoken it means that the Mrs won't be able to do th pouty faced thing when I want to ride the bike and she won't be able to do the GARDEN!! cos if the weather goes on like this we're all going to have a crap summer.


Once again Keith - THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!

:):):):):):):):):):):):)

[Sicknote]

You can count me in for next sunday as long as my working hours don't change during the week, was really looking forward to the run up this weekend regarless of the weather but nevermind next week will be a blast anyhoo.
See ya
Paddy.

[Lofty]

Hi Dez,

I will be up for next week!!!:)

[The - Troublemaker]

Hi folks,
would like to do something for Sands. Do a lot of my own art work and if any of you riders out there would like a painting of your beloved Harley with or without persons on board let me know. Donation would go to the Sands charity. Work in acrylic and will try to have it finished for next Sunday just need a couple of good clear photos! mobeth

I'ld be interested in getting one of my bike on its on, esp if money going to good cause like Sands.
Shame to hear about run cancelled but agree with above no fun doing it in the rain, look forward to rescudled but cant do 11th as we're away to Onich with the FuCHERS for the weekend. If that is the date will will meet up with you guys in Fort William on my way home to ride with you guys.
cheers Paul

[The Beer Man]

Dez, Sorry but I can't do the 11th I'm working.:(
Cheers Beerman

[Vtwin]

Hi Dez

Pity about the cancellation, but we should be okay for next Sunday.;)

Hopefully the elements will be more favourable by then.:cool:

[keith]

Abject apologies to Johnny The Fox and everyone else for putting
the mockers on the wevver for the summer,by the way do not want to rub it in but the sun is shining and its warm down here.

Hope we have not cancelled cause the met office is playing safe after failing
to predict the big storm.

I don"t trust em you know.I guess i must be an optimist.

Can"t wait to meet youall next week.

Cheers Keith.

[HogHog]

Suns shining in Inverness too.......:):)

[RamDez]

yea, the sun is shining in glenrothes ..... today ....

I am closing this thread down and will start a new one for next week, can members who wish to go, post on the new thread, thanks