UK Tribemeet 2012 !

[bagpuss]

Are you sure Beaumonts lot or Silverfish didn't take it mate?? Have you given then pub a call to see if they have a camera on the carpark etc?

[Andrew]

I asked, and SF dont have it. The pub has no cameras.

It was on the gate in the parking field, so pretty hidden.

[bagpuss]

That narrows down the list of suspects somewhat! All of us at the YHA had no reason to go up past the field apart from the on the ride. I first knew about the field at the BBQ and many others I doubt had any knowledge at all. We need to list who parked up there and then start knocking them off the list.....What do you think Sherlock?? I remember seeing a silver BMW and a Landrover? Anyone else remember who was parked up there??

[chj]

I'm really sorry it got taken Andrew, I'm not sure where the parking field was but if it was the one out the back of the pub there were people not at the meet knocking around over the weekend too... Just saying.. As for cost I'd be willing to bung a fiver into a hat at the start of the ride next yr to cover a few costs, the guys in Colorado do!

[tifatman]

The Land Rpver Defender was me, I had to leave early and went about noon on the saturday.
I had a good chat with Andrew's dad in the field carpark before leaving and can recall that the black axe banner was still on the gate as i left the field.

Does leave a 'bitter taste' somewhat...to what looked an ace meet.

[Andrew]

Ah well, somebody had a nice momento of the weekend.

Glad you all had a fun time, and I think the vintage bikes on Saturday were a nice thing for people to look at too.

We already started talking about 2013, it will be the tenth anniversary of the UK meets. Sandy is on board again, and we've bashed some ideas about.
Somebody from Yeti is already booked to come over too ride and hang with us.

If anybody found the lady at the YHA a bit abrasive, she explained that recently another group of Mtbers had actually trashed the place. Now they know us, we will be welcome back with open arms, same for the pub. They loved having us along. I heard some locals in the pub comment it was nice to see some atmosphere in there.

We talked about locations already too and have a nice venue in mind. Little pub, near a stream that does breakfasts, camping and beds nearby, very quiet, 2 awesome rides from the same start point...................

[FF]

She was only tetchy because I wouldn't give her my mobile number Andrew

I, and a few other, were also very pleased to get locked in by Liz on Friday night too (well, who wouldn't?). Trying to ride a bike a bit later that morning was a bit tricky though.

I shall probably never drink that much again.

[Recycler]

Really disappointing about the banner on the field gate going missing.

I parked there (Blue Mini Cooper S) but left on the Saturday afternoon and it was there when we departed at about 15:30. I assume it went on the Sunday?

I really hope it turns up.

Can't wait for the next Tribe meet 2013 !!

[pauls68]

I was in that field too Andrew and left about 4.30pm on Saturday and it was defo still there then.

Looking to next year! I'll stay the whole weekend this time.

Paul

[Andrew]

We are looking at the same venue, the pub, camping and hostel were pretty perfect location wise.

We have 2 totally different rides planned for the next time, taking in the other end of the Mynd and then Stiper stones. As we proved what a good bunch we are, we are now cool to ride on some permissive tracks.

So thanks everybody for behaving.

Already got news that somebody from Colorado will be with us.

There is already a few different vintage bikes lined up for vintage Saturday too.

Plus we've got some other stuff we are working on.

[gee]

Hi,

I could only come on the sunday (yeti asr 5 with pink brakes) and wasn't up for much ridingas being wimpy.. but was lovely to meet you all.

If the meetings on next year will definately come for the whole weekend, and hubby is very taken by aSB 66c, so he might be in the tribe as well then.

Cheers

Gee

[Andrew]

Next year planning is under way!

Was good to meet you both at Eastridge. I think you'll like the rides we have in mind for 2013:)

Sb carbon is a winner:)

Andrew

[pirahna]

Looking forward to next year already.

[Andrew]

Mbuk featuring the tribemeet is out at the end of August, issue 281 on the 24/25th so I understand. Heard its a good article.

[FF]

Hi all,

Article due in Privateer next issue (12) I hear.
www.privateer.cc/ for the online stuff.

I have been speaking to Sarah at Yeti and have some pictures to send over to her. If anyone else has some pictures of the Long Mynd Tribe weekend that she (Yeti) can use for their blog, can you zip em up and e-mail them to me ? I will send them in named folders, so if any are used, you may get a thank-you !

I would like to send the disc(s) in a week or so if possible.

[e-mail]

Thanks

Fred