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Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 17:48
by Kwacky
I know we talked about it on the old site. The thinking then was to do a UK weekend but nothing came of it.

I'm still happy to get something sorted for early September if anyone else wants to join me? If the TT weekend sees any more closures due to muppets it could be our last chance to legally break the sound barrier (rock)

Usual weekend of riding up to Liverpool and the ferry over on the Friday then come back Sunday afernoon.

Any interest?

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 17:51
by Godzilla
Dont think I will be able to make this unfortunately. Have a great time if you go.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 17:55
by Cavetroll87
Depends when and cost really I'd absolutely love to, but one of those things I just never seem to have the cash to do

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 18:02
by Kwacky
The ferry over is the biggest cost.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 19:31
by Stew
Sounds fun, is it camping or B&B ?

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 20:04
by Stew
https://www.steam-packet.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :) looks like a return for about £128 going out Friday the 5th midday leaving Sunday the 7th mid afternoon ish

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 20:40
by Kwacky
BnB

Most places are reasonably priced.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 03 Jun 2014, 23:04
by Binno
Just an idea, could you hire a lwb transit, fill it with bikes and save your money that way ??

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 00:31
by Stew
Binno wrote:Just an idea, could you hire a lwb transit, fill it with bikes and save your money that way ??
That might work, depends were everyone is coming from I suppose and numbers as well

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 07:43
by duke63
The savings will usually be minimal doing that unless you can cram about 6+ bikes in the van.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 08:49
by Kwacky
And it's a lot of hassle co-ordinating things, loading the van, electing a driver and getting everyone in the van.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 10:31
by rocket
depending on date's etc i would be up for this

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 10:46
by Kwacky
It'll be the first or second weekend in September (5th or 12th)

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 16:55
by Blade
Sorry can't make those dates guys but have a good trip if you go, I m jealous as hell :)

Put me down for next year though (y)

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 18:25
by Itchy
I'm the same as Blade on this one.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 19:22
by D6Nutz
I've been thinking about this quite seriously, and think it's going to have to be a no.

Financially I've got a choice to make, it's either a couple of track days or a trip to the IOM. Given the Euro track day next year and I haven't been on a track for at least 3 years I really need to do some track days.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 19:24
by Stew
Are the dates set in stone at all ?

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 19:39
by Kwacky
It's a suggestion thread. If no one is interested it won't happen. If you want to propose some other dates throw them in the ring.

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 04 Jun 2014, 20:08
by Stew
I'm pretty flexible with dates, so happy to go anytime really :)

Re: Annual Isle of Man Trip

Posted: 05 Jun 2014, 12:56
by Blade
I would love to go but just looked at my diary and really hard to find any availability tbh.

If others suggested dates and I'm free I may try and squeeze a trip in but tbh its looking more like next year for me.