For the past few years we have had the XT660.com meeting in the Lake District. This year I propose that we move down to Wales and meet up at Llanfairfechan (Conwy)
GULGO has in the past put a lot of time and effort into organising the previous meets but I personally think that the Lakes area has been used enough. We need somewhere a bit different and so I am prepared to organise the 2015 meet at Platts Farm Campsite and bunkhouse. ( www.plattsfarm.com)
Why you may ask?
The original format was excellent but the last couple of meets have not been as well thought out. The site is great when the weather is good, but if not then it has it's limitations. The same old roads time and time again are frankly boring. I am not prepared to take my van time and time again as this costs me a lot of money and after my 'injury' this is money I can ill afford.
We are limited to good sites that will take motorbikes and an area that is good to 'explore'
I have used Platts Farm in the past and will again be there for the night before the Dragon 2015.
I have been in touch with Sam who runs the place and have asked her if this meet were to go ahead if we would be welcome, the answer was YES.
Platts farm has good accommodation for those not wanting to camp. The village has good facilities ie shops and pubs. We are close to the Snowdonia National Park with which I am quite familiar.
The intention would be to hold the event on the 7th, 8th, 9th May 2015. Again I have checked with Sam and these dates are avilable for the campsite and the Bunkhouse. Rates are �8 for camping and �12.50 for the bunkhouse, per person per night.
If you care to check out the Platts farm site you will notice that the outside facilities are very good and we can have an open brazier under cover. Showers for the campers are good and we could hire a proper barbe-que unit. I am quite sure that I could put together a good rideout into the Snowdonia National Park, but with it being a National Park I will not expect any trails to be available, this is to be ascertained.
With this location at the top end of Wales it should give most a good ride to get there. Pubs are good (I've checked) bunkhouse is good, done it!
If anyone is interested I plan to meet up with Stumpy sometime between now and then to 'make a plan'
If we go ahead with this than I will need numbers pretty soon so that I can call Sam and make arrangements to book things as the dates outlined are currently free , we may need to move fast.
I am aware that others are having discussions off forum about this but I am prepared to get this meet organised if the consensus is a Yes.

If this is acceptable then I will organise another meet later in the year, October time which will be at Dent. There will be a marquee and I will organise some serious trail riding with my brother and some of his colleagues. But that will be camping and the showers are not for the faint hearted. Hard core only need apply!

I will monitor this thread quite closely and do not want to see lots of 'views' without a comment. If only you say that the idea is good / bad then at least comment, even if you do not intend to attend

Cheers fellow XTeeers and have a good Christmas..

Steve
pp Stumpy

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So come on folks, role up role up, Steved and myself will be there come what may, many folks have been asking if something is being organised this year or not so here's your chance, shout up.

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Im in. North Wales and those may dates are grand by me.

Keep me informed about any dates for a recce run and ill see if i can make it down. Im up for helping out as much as possible. Ive done a bit around wales on a bike and also hiking.

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Good on ya Mr numbers that's the spirit!
Will keep in touch as things progress.

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That sounds grand Max. Lets see how the post fares and then we can plan!

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Excellent idea, and a big well done you guys for setting the wheels in motion.

Pity the dates aren�t great for me due to my pesky job - don't get enough holidays . May be a late night arrival on Friday night, then pack up and turn round again on the Saturday. But hey, that doesn�t matter, it�ll be worth it just for one night of banter and a decent excuse for a coast to coast ride if nothing else! Count me in.

I�m up for contributing help/support if needed too. Just let me know...

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Yeah, sorry for that Pete, but it will be great to see you. Why not get a bunk then you can travel light and set off back early Sunday morning?

Steve

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It's my daughter's 9th birthday on the Sunday, and she'd kill me (well her and the wife actually) if I wasn't there! So I'd have to shoot off on Saturday evening anyway.

Definitely be requiring the bunkhouse. I ain't putting my tent up in the pitch black only to clear it all up the next day - getting too old for that sort of shenanigans!

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Hi all
I don't do any off road riding but is the invite still open if I just fancy the camping,ride outs and obviously meeting you all
I've ridden round north wales for the last 30 years so could possibly help out if it's needed
All the best
Geoffd

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Hey Geoff, sounds good. I'll put your name on the list, we will be pleased to meet you. I will be arranging an impromptu meet over there to get ideas and format a good rideout before the event, any input more than welcome.

Cheers and welcome.

Steve

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