How about the weekend of the 24th. ..this month. ..? Jacque has suggested a diner in Kingsclere (Newbury ) as an initial meeting/feeding point. We could then take advantage of Jacque 's local knowledge of the lanes....OR if we had the time /energy follow me back along the lanes , call in at Goodwood Motor Circuit, up Chalkpit lane to the Trundle. ...what do you think. .? Steve

This month is still summer surely!
Oct / Nov is more like it.

Steve

Hi Steve, like I said. .I'm easy about the dates...and those travelling furthest / camping like yourself should have priority on dates....say what's best! Steve

Hi Steve. Just saw this post. For all id suggest H cafe in Oxfordshire just outside Wallingford a better meeting point. A proper biker bar and very affordable food. The kingsclere diner while pretty and convenient is a bit pricey

Let's meet up Sunday and I'll show you some covered lanes in west Berks to see what you think

Hi Jacque, sounds like a plan...I'll comfirm with a p.m by Thursday. Steve

I'll be :campfire: elsewhere on the weekend of the 24th, so sadly I won't be able to join you. :sad5:

Hi Pete, I think the 24th is too soon anyway for everyone. ...maybe a weekend in October. ..I'll see what the feedback is. ...! Steve

Good (I mean good for me!) I would like to be able to make it. Keep us posted...

Not sure what you're after, but if you just want somewhere to meet up and have a banter that's dead central in England, then the Victoria in Coalville, Leicestershire isn't a bad shout. They do camping at �5 a night, or do a ready-erected bell tent with beds etc to sleep six for a tenner a head. Saturdays and Sundays are what they refer to as "cruise-ins", basically an open bike meet and usually lots to see.

There are good road rides to be had out in Rutland: Market Harborough-Melton Mowbray-Colsterworth-Oakham-Rutland Water-Uppingham. Not too sure about trails though, but I'm sure they could be found and added in easy enough?

Anyway, something else to chew over...