Dragon Rally 2016

[timbo]

Hi Mike, its just round the corner from Platts farm 

[guest1445]

I'll be going direct from Bangor, so I'll breakfast at the check-in cafe.
I still reckon the site will be at Ogwen Bank.

[steveD]

Mike, the reason that we use Platts Farm is that there is and excellent bunkhouse / campsite and it is convenient for the lads coming over from Ireland. We can meet up on the Friday evening, have a few beers. If the weather is inclement we don't have to pitch tents. We can then get a leisurely breakfast within a few feet of the entrance to the 'Farm' and then pack up and get to the rally check point.
We are using the same place for the Thumper Club rally this year as well.
Some of us are going over to the Irish meet as well, we will use the bunkhouse again on a Thursday evening as we can all meet up there and then get the early morning (Friday) Ferry from Holyhead over to the Emerald Isle.

Hope this clears things up.

Cheers SteveD

[timbo]

My mate Guzzi Steve still has a spare ticket if anyone wants one, at face value £25

[Richard]

Steve D - whats the damage for the bunkhouse ?

Stever Foy and I will be riding up Friday afternoon and see you there.

Richard

[steveD]

Hi Richard, I 'm pretty sure that it's £13 but may be full. There's plenty of camping if it is or we may be able to get you on the floor in the kitchen.
Will noty be a problem, just come over and we can sort something out.

Cheers Steve

[002]

Unfortunately I wont be going this year ;-(
Due to Family member being ill.

Will be a little weird..having done so many,not going camping in February !
Have a Good'Un Guys !


Jethro

[guest1445]

Mike, the reason that we use Platts Farm is that there is and excellent bunkhouse / campsite and it is convenient for the lads coming over from Ireland. We can meet up on the Friday evening, have a few beers. If the weather is inclement we don't have to pitch tents. We can then get a leisurely breakfast within a few feet of the entrance to the 'Farm' and then pack up and get to the rally check point.
We are using the same place for the Thumper Club rally this year as well.
Some of us are going over to the Irish meet as well, we will use the bunkhouse again on a Thursday evening as we can all meet up there and then get the early morning (Friday) Ferry from Holyhead over to the Emerald Isle.

Hope this clears things up.

Cheers SteveD

Thanks Steve

Yes, I know of the Platts Farm and the bunkhouse, I just haven't been there yet although I'm aware that it's a popular pre-Dragon meet-up place.  Mebbe one day I'll be there, but I usually spend the Friday night imposing on local friends.  Thumperclub Rally is a temptation - if I can get one back on the road by then.

See you all on Saturday.

Regards,

Mike S

[guest1445]

Current prediction by the met. office for Capel Curig is sleet on Saturday morning followed by light snow until Sunday morning, then cloudy/showers.  Wind speeds hovering around 15~18mph from the East.  Temperatures reaching the dizzy heights of 3°C (let's call it 270°Kelvin, it sounds warmer )

[timbo]

Sorry to hear you can't make it this year Jethro. I will make sure that we "toast" your good health though. Best wishes, Tim 

[Richard]

Steve - I think you'll find I'm already on the list for the bunkhouse - along with Steve Foy - I was just wondering how much it costs.

See you there :-)

Richard.

[steveD]

Steve - I think you'll find I'm already on the list for the bunkhouse - along with Steve Foy - I was just wondering how much it costs.

See you there :-)

Richard.

Yeah sorry Richard, just checked you are!

See ya ther mid afternoon for me.

[guest1445]

Warning: No fuel in Betws Y Coed - the Shell petrol station is closed for refurb.

[steveD]

Back home from the Rally, knackered as usual.!

A great time was had and good to see old and new faces.

Little Honda behaved impeccably and fuel worked out at about 10p per mile!

Keep an eye out for details of the Annual Rally.

Cheers Steve

PS will post a few pics later.

[timbo]

I concur. Fantastic weekend with a great bunch of people, and the weather was great. Seemed like the first blue sky and sunshine I've seen for months. My spin down through Wales to my sister's in Swansea was very enjoyable, on dry roads the whole way. A proper crisp clear winter's day. Now relaxing with a read of the Dragon Rally Picture Gallery book