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If you need someone to lead the 125er's and there's no other takers, I'll do it.

But I warn you, I'm not armed with gps and may get the group lost, or lose the group. Razz emoticon
Excellent you sound like the perfect man for the job.



It sounds like you may have some company from some 200+ members from time to time anyway. But if you need it I can always lend you my tom tom rider. I know Pepy has tom tom too, so I may not need mine all the time.
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If you need someone to lead the 125er's and there's no other takers, I'll do it.

But I warn you, I'm not armed with gps and may get the group lost, or lose the group. Razz emoticon
Excellent you sound like the perfect man for the job.



It sounds like you may have some company from some 200+ members from time to time anyway. But if you need it I can always lend you my tom tom rider. I know Pepy has tom tom too, so I may not need mine all the time.
I just spat my coffee all over the keyboard, well done Alex for volunteering... d'oh! Only kidding Razz emoticon Laughing emoticon

I don't think I can use tom tom, no power outlet on liz.
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I'll be happy to lead or tail-gun any group if required. Not asking for it, just saying.
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Alex, the Rider has it's own on board battery.
You and Huskyteer could do the drop of system to keep everyone together.

Oh, and I don't fancy leading all the time either. Crying or Very sad emoticon
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Alex, the Rider has it's own on board battery.
You and Huskyteer could do the drop of system to keep everyone together.

Oh, and I don't fancy leading all the time either. Crying or Very sad emoticon
What's the battery life on it, will it make the first day on a full charge? mounting it could be a prob though. I guess I could put it in a bag. It uses wired headphones right?
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What's the battery life on it, will it make the first day on a full charge? mounting it could be a prob though. I guess I could put it in a bag. It uses wired headphones right?
I am not sure it will last the whole day, but it will do a fair chunk of it. I have the mount and wireless headset. You can borrow the whole lot for the day if you like.
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What's the battery life on it, will it make the first day on a full charge? mounting it could be a prob though. I guess I could put it in a bag. It uses wired headphones right?
I am not sure it will last the whole day, but it will do a fair chunk of it. I have the mount and wireless headset. You can borrow the whole lot for the day if you like.
Thanks for the offer on using it. I would need to test it out to see if I can use it. What's the ear piece like?

Will it make my little ET4 look like it's got a fighter plane cockpit? if it does I'm sold 8) Laughing emoticon
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I think i'm gonna book Saturday night and Sunday night in the Exeter Travelodge. Seems to make sense to me. It means I can leave my stuff in the room for the second leg and be a fair chunk of the way back for the return journey on Monday.
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Start at Margate (I will be at Margate Travelodge on the Friday night)
RAF Airfield (forget the name)

Tangmere Museum (photo op)

Saturday night Exeter Travelodge

Bimble along the coast to lands End via Slapton Sands (route to be confirmed)
Lands End (photo op? have you asked them if we can do this?)
Return to Exeter Travelodge

Sunday night Exeter Travelodge.

Monday home.
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Sorry guys I'm gonna have to give this a miss.
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That's a shame Alex. You know where to find me.
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i gotta come to this, will the ET4 manage it?
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i gotta come to this, will the ET4 manage it?
Having done a long journey on an 1998 ET4, I'd say it should be able to do it. It might be a good idea to do some longish runs up and down some A roads or something just to see how your ET4 runs for long periods at full throttle before hand.
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Accomodation for H4H ride
I'm now booked into the Travelodge at Margate on Friday 9th April and the Travelodge at Exeter M5 on Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th April.
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Evening all.

I hope you are all still up for this ride.

It is time to start booking accommodation, raising sponsorship and organizing yourselves.

If any else wants to join us you are welcome, I am sure it will be a good laugh and it is for a good cause too.
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Just dropped the profits from The Progressionals T-Shirts into the pot Marc. 8)
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Excellent Pete, I am glad I bought one now.
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Evening All,

I have been neglecting this thread to a certain degree for the last few weeks. Anyway its a new year and April is not too far away.

So ....


Everyone still up for this?
Pepy27
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Bill of Dogville
genie of hackney
alan w (provisional)
Cortez (provisional)
Rupert (provisional)
Skewer (provisional)
Tony (provisional)
Huskyteer [provisional]
vlconception(Richie)

Anyone else ??? I have seen a few newbies around, if you are interested just let me know.

If you have not booked accommodation it may be a good idea to do that now. I am booking mine now, I will be in Margate travel lodge the night before. And then Exeter Saturday, then riding to Lands End and back to Exeter again for Sunday night. I am doing things this way because it is a long trip back for Pepy, so he is riding back some, I thought I would keep him company (no not like that) .
I have booked a family room on Saturday and Sunday, so anyone who wants to share with me is welcome (first to PM).

Has anyone had any luck designing a patch? If we have can you send the design to me and I will get them made.

Can we also confirm the route and timetable once and for all please?


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Route and Itinerary Confirmed.
http://helpforheroessouthcoastvesparide.blogspot.com/


(I think )
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Route and Itinerary Confirmed.
http://helpforheroessouthcoastvesparide.blogspot.com/


(I think )
This event is creeping up on us. If anyone wants help with accommodation , sponsorship forms or anything else just let me know.

I look forward to meeting all of those who are joining us.

If you have just seen this post and would like to join in, you are more than welcome.

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Cortez plus 1 are sharing with me at Exeter Travelodge. That makes them confirmed in my book Marc.
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Any idea of numbers yet mate?
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Any one willing to share a room double of course!.hotels I've looked at the some are over £50 a night!!!! ?

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rooms sorted!
Myself, Jules & Sophie have now booked rooms, so my camo T5 with sidecar will be doing the ride!!!!
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How's everyone doing sponsorship wise?
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Planning to kick it off in March. Lordy, not long now!

Any lone ladies want to share a room on Saturday night?
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our sponsorship is going nicely, getting some good response from work colleagues
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Evening all.

I have a booked a family room in Margate for friday night, and a family room in Exeter for Saturday and Sunday, if anyone would like to share send me a pm.

My sponsorship has been going fine, I have contributed over £130.00 already and I haven't really started yet.

I am also working on some merchandise. What would people like? patches, badges, stickers, t-shirts, caps, hoodies, fleeces ??

Good to have more and more people joining us. The more the merrier!!

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I've dropped £50 in already and have another £300 to be collected.

T-shirt would be nice and a sticker for the GTV.
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Hey All,

I have had some patches made for this. The picture is a rough lo-res draft of the actual patch*

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They will be £8.50 each. This will include P&P. The profit will be going to H4H. They are very limited in number so if you would like one let me know. They will be with me in 5-10 days.

*I am sure not all of you will like the design but it has been designed now and is in make.


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I like it mate. 8)
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Anyone else want to come?
I guess it is just us ??Peter
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Cortez's +1
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Anyone else??


all are welcome.

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Re: Calgon
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We will ride to Sailsbury with you but not sure where will meet/start the ride.

Keep you posted.

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Thanks Billy no scoot. The Izzard is on BBC3 in a minute.
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Is this turning into a big let down now?
Where the hell is everyones commitment then?
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it's more a question of £££

hotel in margate, hotel in exeter, hotel in land's end, then another hotel on the way back, plus food, plus petrol ... it's easily going to cost £300 and i'm meant to be saving up for greece. mr. dog and i have decided to compromise and accompany you for part of the way
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