UKRM Trackday?

Having done one at Donington last year, and forking out a small amount
on a spare set of pre-disastered bodywork for the Gixer I want to do
some more, but what does everyone think to getting a proper crowd
together and doing at least one trackday as a group some time this
summer?

I figure that if a date/venue/organiser is sorted early enough in the
year then we should be able to get a decent amount of bikes and riders
of all abilities there. It's a good excuse for a day out and some of
you, even those less experienced, could pop your track cherries at the
same time.

Opinions please.

 

Assen, YKIMS

 

Well DFV'd

 

Gyp said...

There's no money to be taken. It's like all trackdays, you pay up front
directly to the organisers. I will quite happily research what dates and
venues are available and post suitable ones here for everyone's
approval, but that's as much as I can do. From then on it's a matter of
the attendees phoning up the organisers and booking themselves in.

Unless ... I can negotiate a preferential rate, but before I even think
about asking I'd need some firm commitment from those who are serious
about going.

 

Sounds interesting. Certain mutual contacts could prove extremely
advantageous, too.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, DR

OK, now see, I've got this really horrible image in my mind now.

Include me out, BTW, I have no suitable machine, attire, or ability.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - There are few things in life more sinister than a
public toilet with the lid closed.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

DR said...

I had them in mind when I thought about it.

 

Wicked Uncle Nigel said...

You have the GTS and you can ride a bike. People take all manner of
bikes on the track. I'm sure there's some 2 piece leathers to fit you
out there that someone can lend you. Having great ability doesn't come
into it, you ride with people of similar experience and ability in the
novice group if you're not confident or quick enough to get a real shift
on. Either way, you'll have fun.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Lozzo

Possibly. I'm really not convinced it's "me", TBH.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - There are few things in life more sinister than a
public toilet with the lid closed.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Wicked Uncle Nigel said...

You'll never know til you try.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Lozzo

This can be said of so many things in life...

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - There are few things in life more sinister than a
public toilet with the lid closed.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Except incest and Morris dancing.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Eiron

<jingles bells, waves hankies>

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - There are few things in life more sinister than a
public toilet with the lid closed.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Simon Gates said...

That's the sort of response I'm looking for. Thanks.

 

Yeah, I've not done one in ages and need to.

 

Champ said...

That makes three of us. So, we've equalled the Donington turn out
already, next step is to arrange a date and venue.

 

Go on then.

You don't need to block book too many places to get a discount. A
mate got a decent discount for booking eight people in one go last
year.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Lozzo belched forth and ejected the following:

I think it's a great idea.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Wicked Uncle Nigel belched forth and ejected the
following:

I was going to take my ratbike.

Mine don't zip together.

Bollocks. I've never been on a track, either.

Your excuses are lame.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Wicked Uncle Nigel belched forth and ejected the
following:

BTW, I thought I should point out that 80%-90% of my riding is done in
London so not only have I never been on a track, I've also got the
disadvantage of not going round corners fast very often.

Also, since I've been doing this driving job, I've been used to changing
gear at 1,500-2,000 revs and last time I got on my R1, 6,000 revs was
fucking scary, let me tell ya.

Do it, oh rounded one. I promise I won't laugh.

Much.