Author Topic: CLEETHORPES 12th July 2014 CLEETHORPES (Read 7844 times)

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2014, 04:00 PM »

***RIDE DETAILS***
Meet at Pleasure Island from 1300.
Cruise starts at 1400.
Photographic opportunities en-route.
Visit the lifeboat station to allow people to show their appreciation of the work they do in saving lives in some of the most horrific weather conditions.

Chapperz · « **Reply #26 on:** February 15, 2014, 05:27 PM »

Is one of the group phot opportunities going to be on the sea wall? The picture has a guy on top so people understand the scale......been down that way recently. Bloody slippery near the bottom steps!!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #27 on:** February 16, 2014, 02:25 PM »

Been down myself today, bottom 3 steps slippery. Think I've found somewhere

Was gorgeous down there today.
12 mile shake down for the new cruiser

Gregmw74 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:16 PM »

Hi folks , I have just booked a room ready for cleethorpes ride out . Having not been to one before I have booked into premier inn grimby and was wondering if any of you guys know a cycle route from hotel in grimby to where we all meet .hope it a nice ride as only booked hotel so I can put bike in room ... Cheers ,Greg

Chapperz · « **Reply #29 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:27 PM »

Hi Mate &

I work near that premier inn, and its not an easy ride to get in to Grimsby and Cleethorpes its a v busy dual carriageway.
I will take a look and get back to you with a route. But if you look on Google Maps / Earth You will realise you are a fair ride out. If you would prefer to Park in Cleethorpes, i can offer parking either in My street or a Local Car park. No worries the area is o.k. If you need garage space the night before and you want to pick bikes up the morning of the ride thats also an option. Alarmed and cctv monitored Garage. The choice is yours, but you'll find us all a friendly bunch. Not sure if it's just you and mates or family.
Its your choice of course...just let us know when your ready.

I'll be back in touch or feel free to P.M.

The ride is organised by :- That Swan Guy

I've been wanting to use that emoticon

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #30 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:29 PM »

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #31 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:34 PM »

As Chapperz said you're about 4-5 miles away on a very busy industrial area. Relocating to Cleethorpes might help. I know the guys who used The Dovedale last year had no problems with bikes, Carl and Rich have booked in town too.

Chapperz · « **Reply #32 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:39 PM »

As Nick (Swan Guy) says. But if youve managed to get £29 room deal can fully understand that.
You have garaging available, and if not too drunk can drive back /taxi if you wanted to leave bikes until Sunday a.m to pick up.
2015 will be excellent...Cleethorpes will have its own Premier Inn Right near Pleasure Island.

Gregmw74 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:37 PM »

Thanks nick and chapperz, thanks to your advise I have cancelled premier inn and booked in at the dovedale ,they have said the bikes should be fine ! If there is a prob at the time I may have to take you up on your kind offer of bike storage for the night . I was at first just going to drive up from derby do the ride then home but the mention of a few beers sounds like a great plan .thanks again guys , looking forward to seeing some cool bikes .

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:44 PM »

Quote from: Gregmw74 on March 28, 2014, 08:37 PM

Thanks nick and chapperz, thanks to your advise I have cancelled premier inn and booked in at the dovedale ,they have said the bikes should be fine ! If there is a prob at the time I may have to take you up on your kind offer of bike storage for the night . I was at first just going to drive up from derby do the ride then home but the mention of a few beers sounds like a great plan .thanks again guys , looking forward to seeing some cool bikes .

Nice one, Dovedale is spot on and in the centre of the seafront. The guys had no issues there at all last year, apart from having to go inside from the garden to the bar as to not wake the neighbours. It was midnight mind

CustardLips · « **Reply #35 on:** April 23, 2014, 11:30 AM »

Me and my lad will be on this.

As day trippers only I'm afraid while the Mrs nips down to Louth to see her pal for the day.
She's driving so I'll be drinking.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #36 on:** April 23, 2014, 11:40 AM »

Quote from: CustardLips on April 23, 2014, 11:30 AM

Me and my lad will be on this.
As day trippers only I'm afraid while the Mrs nips down to Louth to see her pal for the day.
She's driving so I'll be drinking.

Nice one Nick

And it's pronounced Low-eth, isn't it Andy?

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #37 on:** May 09, 2014, 08:38 PM »

Posters ready to go out in the bike shops and pubs

Let's get it on!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #38 on:** June 10, 2014, 01:49 PM »

Meeting at Pleasure Island: 1300: DN35 0PL

Please park in the tarmac car park at the front of the park.

Ride commences at 1400 taking in the following:
McCormack's
The World's Smallest Pub
The Grovesnor
The Wellow - who dares to try the HOT wings?

Seafront Photo Call
Cleethorpes RNLI Photo Call
The Pier
Waves (If Pier closed)

There will be a little bit of off-road en route, it is flat (Lenny!) and there is a longer tarmac alternative if you don't fancy it

All bars have large outside areas with seating.

This is the only twin lake ride

Bikes will be retired at an appropriate point in the evening and beers on foot will commence one shit/shower/shave later

oldtired · « **Reply #39 on:** June 10, 2014, 09:16 PM »

is the track included at the start this year Nickers ?

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #40 on:** June 10, 2014, 09:43 PM »

Quote from: oldtired on June 10, 2014, 09:16 PM

is the track included at the start this year Nickers ?

Not officially but a few are talking about meeting there in the morning.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #41 on:** June 13, 2014, 08:44 AM »

4 weeks to go

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #42 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:50 PM »

Lake number 1 this morning.

150 in here. Lol.
Alan the landlord has assured me its all sorted!

Be rude to visit and not sample his wares.

Sent from The Littlest Pub In Britain. To see it come to Cleethorpes 12th July. X

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:26 PM »

Lake number 2.

Northern prices

Sent from a beer garden whilst drinking cheap piss!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #44 on:** June 18, 2014, 05:19 PM »

Stickers ordered

I hope!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 22, 2014, 04:20 PM »

Congratulations to Brett and the gang for another Ace Blackpool ride.

3 weeks to go until Cleethorpes.

Details for where and when are listed above.

See y'all there

BADDH · « **Reply #46 on:** June 26, 2014, 07:55 PM »

Looking like a classic this one Nick.....

Best get the Northern Suited Bike out ready for this one....

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #47 on:** June 26, 2014, 08:02 PM »

Quote from: BADDH on June 26, 2014, 07:55 PM

Looking like a classic this one Nick.....

Best get the Northern Suited Bike out ready for this one....

As long as it starts with a G and ends with a T

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #48 on:** July 01, 2014, 12:08 PM »

If anybody is still looking for accommodation The Wellow Hotel has limited single rooms available at £25.

The Wellow Hotel
Kings Rd
Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire
DN35 0AQ
01472 695589

It is one of the pubs on the ride too

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 04, 2014, 03:11 PM »

For those who are travelling from afar, please note the following traffic advice:

From the North and West. Pick up the M180 and follow it through to it's conclusion where it changes into the A180. Follow signs for 'GRIMSBY'.
As you travel down the A180 enjoy the road noise the experimental surface creates whilst gazing at the Humber Bank oil refineries at Killingholme (on your left).
As you approach Grimsby pick up the signs for 'CLEETHORPES'. You will be directed to keep going dead ahead through all the roundabouts and junctions.
Do so but take time to soak in the atmosphere of a broken town centre that out of town shopping centres have created.
As you approach Cleethorpes you will start to see the brown tourist signs for 'PLEASURE ISLAND'. Follow these.
Keep going dead ahead and as you pass Blundell Park, the home Grimsby Town FC (yes I know it's technically in Cleethorpes!), please pay homage.
Eventually you will arrive at the end of this main road and encounter a large roundabout. Take the second exit up the hill.
This will lead you towards the seafront! Follow this road along the seafront and crane your neck to the left as you attempt to catch a glimpse of the sea.
Rich/Carl your B&B is just off this road to the right

Continue following the signs to 'PLEASURE ISLAND' and you will eventually see the Boomerang ride stretching u in to the sky.
Pleasure Island is right at the very end of this road.

From the South: The A46 is probably the easiest route in unless you live in Low-eth then read as the A16!
Follow signs to 'GRIMSBY' and splendour at the beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Yes it is actually hilly in Lincolnshire!
Pick up the signs for 'CLEETHORPES' staying on the road you came in on.
You will eventually get brown tourist signs for 'PLEASURE ISLAND', follow them.
Again, Pleasure Island is at the end of town.

From the East: If you've come from the East who the hell are you?
The last people who came from the East were the Vikings!

Any dramas give me either a message on here, I have it tagged or call/text me: 07810714745

See y'all soon

Author Topic: ***CLEETHORPES 12th July 2014 CLEETHORPES*** (Read 7844 times)

Author Topic: CLEETHORPES 12th July 2014 CLEETHORPES (Read 7844 times)