johnnymack63 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 To all "Longest Day Down Legends” - past and present. It’s the shortest day of the year today, which means it’s also the day that I’m going to create a new folder on my computer and start a spreadsheet called “LDU21”. It shouldn’t really need saying that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and I sincerely hope that you and your families haven’t been too affected directly or indirectly by Covid. I don’t know about you all, but I’m really missing travelling, meeting new people and socialising, and I know for certain that charities are desperately missing out on fund-raising. The 2020 event was under the circumstances a huge success, raising £20,700 despite not being on the Longest Day OR from Lands End to John O’Groats, and as usual I salute everyone who helped to make it possible. The 14 riders who literally rode round in circles for 24 hours, the pit stop volunteers, and the invisible helpers Mitch, Dan, Heds and Dave all collectively made a huge difference to the fine people at CRUK. However, that was then and this is now……… LDU21 is not really an option in my opinion. It simply HAS to happen for so many reasons, even if I have to do it on my own, there will be at least one shitty £300 motorbike riding from Lands End to John O’Groats on Monday 21st June 2021. However, I suspect I won’t need to resort to doing it again, and instead take up my usual role in the broom wagon with the ever suffering Mrs. McAvoy ! So, what’s the plan ?? Pretty straight forward really….. I’m just going to assume that by next June, things (specifically hotels) will be open again and fully functioning. We’ll return to the previous format of riding from Lands End to John O’Groats on the 21st June on £300 motorbikes (not including the cost of tyres/brakes/MOT). I have to limit it to 25 riders. Proceeds to CRUK There is one difference though……. I promised all the riders who committed/took part in LDU20 that given that we had to abandon the Lands End-John O’Groats route, that they would get first dibs on a place for the 2021 event. So, if anyone who is interested to take part in LDU21 could let me know in the next few weeks, that would be great. As you know, at this stage it’s just registering your interest so I can get an idea of what I may be looking at on the understanding that LDU20 riders get priority. Once I get an idea of what the picture looks like, I’ll cook up a plan that hopefully keeps everyone happy and set out a timeline of deposits etc. so I can get the accommodation booked. I think that’s all for now. The only thing left to say, is that I hope you all have a nice Christmas break and to stay safe. JM 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 yes please John 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Johnny, over on the other forum, i'm trying to put an entry together. https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1638 I will see how it goes as an idea in the next fortnight and let you know if we'll be in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuban pete Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Would love to do it if there is a slot 😊 Edited December 21, 2020 by cuban pete 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Jaysus....if you really insist, I'm in....😈 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_H Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Stick my name in the spreadsheet please @johnnymack63 schoolworkstuff@hotmail.com Eyes open now for another gpz500! Edited December 21, 2020 by Alex_H 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Yes please boss man, you gonna do it this year? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srad34 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Put me down for support driving @johnnymack63 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssray Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 7 hours ago, weeksy said: Johnny, over on the other forum, i'm trying to put an entry together. https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1638 I will see how it goes as an idea in the next fortnight and let you know if we'll be in. The other forum...... I thought this was it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeksy Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, ssray said: The other forum...... I thought this was it We all used to frequent Visordown, then moved for 9 years and have recently all moved to this new one. It's a nice place but not with the builds etc this place has 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, weeksy said: Visordown <Spits >ptooi Cliquiest forum ever. I was on there in the early noughties. If you weren't one of the boys, well let's just say that I found it the opposite of this forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuban pete Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 hour ago, jaycee said: <Spits >ptooi Cliquiest forum ever. I was on there in the early noughties. If you weren't one of the boys, well let's just say that I found it the opposite of this forum. This place got a bit silly a while back, but it seems to have got better since all the shi....political conversations have gone to 101. Feels much lighter this last few months 😊 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssray Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 hours ago, weeksy said: We all used to frequent Visordown, then moved for 9 years and have recently all moved to this new one. It's a nice place but not with the builds etc this place has I was on visor down, wondered what happened, joined the new one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdunc Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Put me down as interested please John. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damnthistinleg Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I'd like to do it again if possible. I've still got my 2015 bike, mahoosive Rickman fairing and all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 44 minutes ago, Damnthistinleg said: I'd like to do it again if possible. I've still got my 2015 bike, mahoosive Rickman fairing and all. Gwan gwan gwan....maybe we could reenact that three way synchronised win?!😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymack63 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 10 hours ago, Superdunc said: Put me down as interested please John. Will do. PM me real name and e-mail address. My little brain can't remember everyones forum names and real names !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymack63 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Damnthistinleg said: I'd like to do it again if possible. I've still got my 2015 bike, mahoosive Rickman fairing and all. Will do. PM me real name and e-mail address. My little brain can't remember everyones forum names and real names !!! Also, I haven't forgotten to reply regarding that mutual Gent that we both have the misfortune of knowing.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 I'll have a nice tan, so I'll put my name down too I get back from holiday the 18th June 😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/25/2020 at 12:58 PM, HOGG said: I'll have a nice tan, so I'll put my name down too I get back from holiday the 18th June 😆 You really shouldn't do that on here, you do realise you'll be having a number of anal cavity searches on the outbound and return legs now...... Unless that's your plan😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/25/2020 at 12:58 PM, HOGG said: I'll have a nice tan, so I'll put my name down too I get back from holiday the 18th June 😆 Aye. Good luck with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, jaycee said: Aye. Good luck with that! What you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, HOGG said: What you mean? I don't see Covid reducing by June, do you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, jaycee said: I don't see Covid reducing by June, do you? I'm sincerely hoping that with vaccines etc the worst might be over. A bunch of solo riders isn't the greatest threat to humanity but a dim view might well be taken if there's still tiers. Main concern would be accommodation but I'd tent it at both ends of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 44 minutes ago, hawkati said: I'm sincerely hoping that with vaccines etc the worst might be over. A bunch of solo riders isn't the greatest threat to humanity but a dim view might well be taken if there's still tiers. Main concern would be accommodation but I'd tent it at both ends of the country. I was more referencing @HOGG's proposed holiday to Greece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 11 hours ago, jaycee said: I don't see Covid reducing by June, do you? The world has to move on at some point.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, HOGG said: The world has to move on at some point.... International holidays should be one of the last things to resume 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Going back a bit on topic, ldd and indeed international travel may well be possible by June if the vaccines get rolled out in time. Meanwhile, cmon @HOGG - start your thread. Have a look back at previous years - there were loads of threads of all kinds of innovations including mad monkey bikes! Bung info and pictures up here and it will further your fundraising later on - gwan, entertain the troops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGG Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, hawkati said: Meanwhile, cmon @HOGG - start your thread. Have a look back at previous years - there were loads of threads of all kinds of innovations including mad monkey bikes! Nothing to start yet. It's alive, I'm going to book it in for an mot this week hopefully and then if/when it passes.... I'll start something with it ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head_Down_Bum_Up Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Sounds like an absolute hoot, so registered my interest 👍 By coincidence, back in early 2012 I sold a GSXR 750 SRAD (it was a complete shed and something I should never have bought) to a guy for.....yes....£300 which was used for this event. I’d completely forgotten about it until now, I can’t remember his name but it was a bit of a saga for him to come and get the bike. He got let down by a “courier” and then opted to come and get it himself in the freezing cold and snow. Funny old world 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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