Past events 2009

[Ulysses]

Another update email from the RTTW Committee...

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Again , thanks for pre registering for RTTW.

If you registered last year you may remember that I sent out these updates before the event to keep you informed. Should you not wish to receive these (I'll only do 1 more) then just e mail me back and I'll remove you from my database. We do not share your details with anyone else as we are not affiliated to any other organisation , we only use them to post your merchandise or contact you if we have a query. You can check update 1 on the website (Latest - Ride to the Wall 2009 / Updates)

Arriving at Drayton Manor


Looking at the forum and proposed group rides I am a bit concerned that there may be a large proportion of riders planning to arrive 10:00 to 10:30. Can we ask that you try and arrive earlier as we do not want riders still trying to get in as the ride starts to depart.

Parking at the Arboretum


If you cannot stay for the service please do not park in the Arboretum. There are other designated parking areas outside. Many attendees have commented that during the service last year bikes were leaving from within the Arboretum grounds which they considered disrespectful.

No engines are to be started during the service (13:30 - 14:00)

Sidestands - In case of inclement weather you are asked to bring a Sidestand support ('Parking Puck') as these will not be available on the day. At the time of my last visit (29/9/09) the ground at the Arboretum is very firm but should the weather change prior to the event this may no longer be the case.

Smoking


The Arboretum is a 'No Smoking ' Area. Please respect their rules.

T Shirts


These were being posted Monday 28/9/09 for those who pre ordered.

On the Ride


Please , Ride with Respect – Not to impress . Please keep to a 40mph limit and do not overtake . The ride will be broken up into sections but the route is fully marshalled so you cannot get lost . Splitting up the ride helps with parking at the Arboretum as it should help prevent jams and waiting there.

If you want to ride with your friends , please arrive with them or arrange to meet up before entering Drayton Manor

Post Event function


There will be an organised Post Event function that everyone is welcome to attend . This will take place at Silverstone Harley Davidson . An organised ride will leave from the Fradley Arms at 15:30. Details / Maps / Directions will be added to the website when update 2 is added . The Fradley Arms is on the A38 South only a short distance from the Arboretum.

Wreaths


Should you wish to lay a wreath at the wall of the Arboretum you'll need to contact : Lyn at the Arboretum to discuss and place the order .She can be contacted on Telephone 01283 792333.

The cost will be £20 however she is happy to collect the money on the day. If you are a H-D HOG Chapter your Director should have been made aware that we have permission from HOG to use the HOG logo. Please remember she will need plenty of notice if you want a wreath with your chapter logo on, so don't delay.

By Car


If you know of anyone travelling to the Arboretum by car it is suggested that you arrive before 11:00 as parking will be at a premium.

Committee and Helpers - Hi Vis


Following last year’s yellow Hi Vis jackets logo 'd jackets not being distinctive (a lot of other people had yellow hi vis on also ) we are pleased to announce that this year’s ones are blue with silver lettering to be more distinctive. If you have any questions on the day find someone wearing one of these . If they don't know the answer they should know someone who does !. I'll add photos of these to the website later

The Wall


A half hour before and during the service access to the wall itself is restricted. Please assemble for the service at the foot of the wall mound.



Ride Safe



Dave and Patricia

[BaZa®]

chris raced the iconic xr 750 to no less than 7 titles , he also holds the 2 wheeled land speed record in the bub streamliner, and also raced the vr1000 superbike , which became the v-rod , chris will be at rye house , hoddesdeon , doing some demo laps for shorttrack u.k. , we will be there at the event , ………hope to see you there. Thank you !
kind regards


ian graves
sales executive
stratstone harley - davidson

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[BaZa®]

...........at the Stratstone East London dealership they are running a help the heroes day , so they are raising some monies for this cause, there will be a DJ on site, a barbecue, and a rodeo bull also there is a 30 % off clothing.

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[sumbaat]

Very much appreciate your help.

[Ulysses]

OK here are the Club's (not Region's) plans for RTTW.

• There will be a HDRCGB hospitality tent at Drayton Manor on Friday night and Saturday morning. There will be tea, coffee and snacks for sale (50p each) with all profits going to RTTW. Thanks to Urrell for donating his sausage rolls
• There will be HDRCGB banners on the tent, so you should be able to find us
• Please support us and get your refreshments from the Club
• For those who want to ride as/with HDRCGB, please park near to the hospitality tent before 10:30 am for the 11:00 official start time
• If you have Region flags, you can always fly them on the bike and promote your Region and the Club. There is the option to ride with the overall RTTW flag parade which leads out the ride (seperate parking area at Drayton Manor), or ride with fellow HDRCGB members from our hospitality tent
• For those camping on Friday night at Drayton Manor, I am hoping to have the hospitality tent up and running (still need to get some lighting sorted so may be a little dark )
• I will be bringing the Club poppy wreath to be laid during the RTTW Service. I would suggest the ex-forces Club members choose who should perform the actual laying. Kev (ex-Royal Engineers) is hoping to get there but may not make it.

...and finally a personal request from me and Jain from Central Mercia, who are having to come in cars with all the hospitality stuff, so we would like to get a pillion ride with someone...any offers ?

Geoff

[simonDyna]

We'll see you there.

Steve is now home from his medals parade in Northern Ireland last weekend. We'll get there late Friday morning and muck in with some setting up if required.

[ken_p]

Originally Posted by Ulysses

OK here are the Club's (not Region's) plans for RTTW.


...and finally a personal request from me and Jain from Central Mercia, who are having to come in cars with all the hospitality stuff, so we would like to get a pillion ride with someone...any offers ?

Geoff

I'll be able to take a pillion.

Ken P

[Ulysses]

Originally Posted by ken_p

I'll be able to take a pillion.

Ken P

Ken, you're a gent and thankyou...

[kevscrivener]

Originally Posted by Ulysses

Kev (ex-Royal Engineers) is hoping to get there but may not make it.

I know that it is currently the in thing to insult the Prez, and I do appreciate Geoff that it was an innocent mistake, but might I politely point out that I am not, and have never been, a feckin' WEDGEHEAD!



I'm ex-R.E.M.E !

Might not matter to you civvies but it's a big distinction in the mob!

Anyways I'm definitely turning up now so there!

[simonDyna]

Ruin Everything Mainly Engines.