Op Storm rides
Op Storm rides
For anyone new to the forum or maybe not got round to it yet, the Op Storm meetings are a fantastic way of making your use of the forum that much better
Having a ride out and a laugh with the guys really makes the online banter so much better when you've met the people in the flesh (well, leathers actually!)
A few years ago there was only one meeting per year, Wales, now we have 4 of 5 all in different parts of the country
Even of you don't know anyone, turn up and you will be made welcome
And you will get a chance to meet Adyf so it's got to be worth the effort just for that
It would be good to see you there
Regards
Phil
Having a ride out and a laugh with the guys really makes the online banter so much better when you've met the people in the flesh (well, leathers actually!)
A few years ago there was only one meeting per year, Wales, now we have 4 of 5 all in different parts of the country
Even of you don't know anyone, turn up and you will be made welcome
And you will get a chance to meet Adyf so it's got to be worth the effort just for that
It would be good to see you there
Regards
Phil
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Second that, these are some of the greatest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. Dull moments are not really a thing when any of the members are around
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*3000.
it feels like a big step into the unknown, to head off on your own to meet some strangers off the internet, in a dark field!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in fact if you look at it in those words...... what could go wrong
but that's exactly what I did 4 years ago, and it took 3 mins to find out these strangers would be lifelong friends, and these meets would become the social highlights.
and every year, others who take the risk to come along are never disappointed. everyone is welcomed and treated the same [given a beer and then have the piss taken out of you!], bring your mates, bring your family, you don't need a firestorm, just a sense of houmour....... its not all about riding bikes.
so if you are thinking about it........ just do it, make 2016 the best year ever
it feels like a big step into the unknown, to head off on your own to meet some strangers off the internet, in a dark field!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in fact if you look at it in those words...... what could go wrong
but that's exactly what I did 4 years ago, and it took 3 mins to find out these strangers would be lifelong friends, and these meets would become the social highlights.
and every year, others who take the risk to come along are never disappointed. everyone is welcomed and treated the same [given a beer and then have the piss taken out of you!], bring your mates, bring your family, you don't need a firestorm, just a sense of houmour....... its not all about riding bikes.
so if you are thinking about it........ just do it, make 2016 the best year ever
AMcQ
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+1 to all mentioned above, because of a clash in dates with other events in my diary, I usually can't do some of the op storms, but I've turned up every year to the op storm Wales.
Don't be swayed into thinking this is a bunch of idiots out to show off and race against each other, or at the other end of the scales, a bunch of 10 mile an hour ducks in a row plodders, the rides are well set out with front riders leading and a back markers to make sure no one gets lost ( why do I feel I've just opened myself up to some abuse here ) you just ride your own ride at your own pace.
I've been taking my son cheekyads as a passenger on the rides out since he was 11 years old, Adam as always enjoyed the rides out and the company of the guys, who I must add have always made him feel welcome and always treated him like a biker brother, also on most occasions my partner cheekysue as come along to the meetings, we've always had a great time and the guys have always treated my family as part of the gang.
Oh nearly forgot, if you don't like having the P**S took out of you then don't bother coming
Don't be swayed into thinking this is a bunch of idiots out to show off and race against each other, or at the other end of the scales, a bunch of 10 mile an hour ducks in a row plodders, the rides are well set out with front riders leading and a back markers to make sure no one gets lost ( why do I feel I've just opened myself up to some abuse here ) you just ride your own ride at your own pace.
I've been taking my son cheekyads as a passenger on the rides out since he was 11 years old, Adam as always enjoyed the rides out and the company of the guys, who I must add have always made him feel welcome and always treated him like a biker brother, also on most occasions my partner cheekysue as come along to the meetings, we've always had a great time and the guys have always treated my family as part of the gang.
Oh nearly forgot, if you don't like having the P**S took out of you then don't bother coming
Like what you do
Do what you like He who wonders isn't always lost
Do what you like He who wonders isn't always lost
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But you have the right, earnt by merely turning up, to take the pi55 out of everyone else.cheekykev wrote:+ if you don't like having the P**S took out of you then don't bother coming
In fact, it's compulsory
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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You cant help it when Phil falls off his bike during the weekend, it's almost expected.tony.mon wrote:But you have the right, earnt by merely turning up, to take the pi55 out of everyone else.cheekykev wrote:+ if you don't like having the P**S took out of you then don't bother coming
In fact, it's compulsory
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All of the above is true. I've only done a few, but what great fun, this year i'll be doing at least two, hopefully more. and this year i'll try not to use my shrek chat up line.....
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!
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I know this isn't the correct place for sales, but I though it might be a bit more helpful to post this here.
A friend of mine is selling a Khyam Igloo quick erect tent, for those that are not familiar with them see link below.
They are a great tent, and almost perfect for a biker looking to pitch for a few nights, they are usually about £150 new, my mates as been used once and is looking for £60 for it, PM me if you're interested, I will be putting it in the sales section very shortly
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/khyam-igloo-tent.html
A friend of mine is selling a Khyam Igloo quick erect tent, for those that are not familiar with them see link below.
They are a great tent, and almost perfect for a biker looking to pitch for a few nights, they are usually about £150 new, my mates as been used once and is looking for £60 for it, PM me if you're interested, I will be putting it in the sales section very shortly
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/khyam-igloo-tent.html
Like what you do
Do what you like He who wonders isn't always lost
Do what you like He who wonders isn't always lost
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Correct, its not!cheekykev wrote:I know this isn't the correct place for sales,
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Just thinking of the camping lads that might be in need of a decent tentFlatline wrote:Correct, its not!cheekykev wrote:I know this isn't the correct place for sales,
Like what you do
Do what you like He who wonders isn't always lost
Do what you like He who wonders isn't always lost
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more like you don't want Tony sleeping in your porch again when it turns out his tent doesn't work
AMcQ
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I will be trying my hardest to make it to as many OpStorms as possible this year, with Wales being a definite.
I'm unsure what position I'll be in with regards to work & stuff, but the OpStorm weekends are top of the priority list.
I'm unsure what position I'll be in with regards to work & stuff, but the OpStorm weekends are top of the priority list.
Jamie
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Get ya name down for Devon Jamie...Jamoi wrote:I will be trying my hardest to make it to as many OpStorms as possible this year, with Wales being a definite.
I'm unsure what position I'll be in with regards to work & stuff, but the OpStorm weekends are top of the priority list.
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
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MacV2 wrote:Get ya name down for Devon Jamie...Jamoi wrote:I will be trying my hardest to make it to as many OpStorms as possible this year, with Wales being a definite.
I'm unsure what position I'll be in with regards to work & stuff, but the OpStorm weekends are top of the priority list.
His name is down for Devon, just not confirmed yet.... Nudge, nudge
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2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s