Orson Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 kewl! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi Orson I don't have any plans yet. I'm aiming to take Friday off work, so that could be a meet-up opportunity. I could meet you at Larne and then head up the coast to Portrush. There is a programme on BBC1 Northern Ireland, if you can get it – Guzzirider has the technology, whatever it is – on the history of the NW200 from its beginnings in the 1920s to today. How The North West Was One, BBC1 NI 10.35pm, Monday 16th. Saturday 14th 10am - 5pm North West 1st round of the Mini Motos RCI All Ireland Championship, East Strand Carpark, Portrush Sunday 15th 11am Charity Walk of NW200 circuit, Start & Finish 3pm Pre-Race Chaplain Service at Hospitality Marquee, all welcome, Start & Finish Monday 16th 9am-5pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall. An exciting display that tells the story of the NW200 and road racing in Northern Ireland. Includes trophies, memorabilia, helmets, leathers, bikes, films and photographs. Admission free. Tel: 028 2766 0230. 12.30pm-6pm BikeSafe NI, Start & Finish 4.30pm Car boot sale. Cars £5, Vans, Trailors £10 contact T: 7035 2363 for information, Start & Finish 10am-Late Hospitality Marquee. Open to the Public serving food and refreshments. Tuesday 17th 9am-5pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall 10am-10pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display. Portstewart Town Hall. Admission £3, OAP £1.50, children accompanied by adult free 10am-9pm BikeSafe NI, Start & Finish ***5pm-9:30pm ROADS CLOSE FOR OFFICIAL PRACTICE*** 10pm-1am Miss North West 200 competition in hospitality marquee, Start & Finish. (Entrants for the competition contact Alison Campbell Modelling Agency on 028 90 809 809 or visit www.missnorthernireland.co.uk) Wednesday 18th 9am-5pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall 10am-10pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display Portstewart Town Hall. (See Tuesday details) 10am-8pm BikeSafe NI, Start & Finish 10am-12noon Meet & Greet Top Riders & Teams, Coleraine Town Centre 12noon - 1pm Caring Cartaker’s Jail & Bail (Judgement at 12noon! Who’s been arrested? Will they meet bail for race day. 4:30pm-7pm Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Display & Cavalcade, Start & Finish 10am-6pm Hospitality Marquee Open to the Public, Start & Finish Thursday 19th 9am-5pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall ***9-30am-3pm ROADS CLOSE FOR OFFICIAL PRACTICE*** 10am-9pm BikeSafe NI, Start & Finish 10am-10pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display. (See Tuesday details) 5pm Chopper Club Ireland Ride in Custom Bike Show at the Start & Finish 6.30pm-8pm Family Motor Fest, Lansdowne Crescent, Portrush (FREE) Moto Stunts International – bikes, quads and jeeps in a spectacular feast of stunts and action Trialstar - motorcycle trials display team with a light-hearted twist Matty Griffin amazing stunts on a superbikeDingle Fingle clown show Mini Fun Fair 10am-9pm Hospitality Marquee Open to the Public 8.30pm-Late Live Music at hospitality marquee by Furlo and supporting acts. Friday 20th 9am-4.30pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall 11am-1pm Family Entertainment at the Pits 10am-3pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display. (See Tuesday details) 10am-6pm BikeSafe NI, Start & Finish 4pm NW Vintage Motorcycle Club Display, Start & Finish (Cavalcade leaving at 7pm) 8pm Charity Concert featuring Gravity also comedian Conor Grimes, hopitality marque, Start & Finish 8:30pm FREE Live concert with ‘Dead Ringer’ Meatloaf tribute act at the Crescent, Portstewart. 10:30pm Huge fireworks display at the Crescent, Portstewart 10am-1am Hospitality Marquee open to the public *** RACE DAY Saturday 21st RACE DAY*** 9am-5pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall 9am-6pm BikeSafe NI, Start & Finish **10am-7pm Roads closed for racing** **11am-6:30pm THE RELENTLESS INTERNATIONAL NW 200.** 7-30pm-1am Wrap-up Party. till late at the hospitality marquee, Start & Finish. Sunday 22nd 1pm-5pm "North West Frontier” exhibition at Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi Orson I don't have any plans yet. I'm aiming to take Friday off work, so that could be a meet-up opportunity. I could meet you at Larne and then head up the coast to Portrush. Sorry for the delay as I've been on the road in Western Scotland. Currently holed up on the Isle of Skye waiting out a bad spot of weather. That would be great if we could meet at the ferry. It arrives in Larne at 12:05 P.M on Friday May 20. I'll be on a black Triumph Thruxton and wearing a yellow Arai helmet. I've seen your pictures so I'll look for a hairy bloke on an Aprilia or a Guzzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Look out for a PM with phone number. Such a shame that the weather has turned bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Have fun guys! Remember the Cookstown 100 races are on telly tomorrow night think it's BBC NI. Hope it stays dry for the North West Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Citizen of the World, Orson, arrives of the ferry in our wee country, on his English bike with 150 or so fellow travellers A road trip requires road food Citizen of the World & Local Man and yes, Belfastguzzi was there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Familiar sights to some of you, well, the at least ones that weren't obscured by cloud and rain on your visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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belfastguzzi Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 V7 in Portrush outside Orson's hotel A red Daytona passed by a few minutes later Those were the natural preliminaries tomorrow, men and machines race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Well... racing? It didn't work out like that. Not much point in posting yesterday's photos and commentary, even the humorous version, as it won't mean much without local knowledge. I'll just post these particular pics, which I've posted elsewhere. At least Orson can see see them when he eventually gets back. 'Farquhara' refers to top racer, Ryan Farquhar. ___________________________________________________ Farquhara Borealis – the NorthWestern Lights The natural light display was visible in the northern latitudes today. Accompanied by astral winds and the sounds of Tannoy Dafty Incomprehensibilis, this sweeping visual phenomena astounded tourists and experts alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 And it came to pass, that after the lights, a sign appeared in the heavens. And lo: it had pedals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I have heard that referred to as a sheen of oil too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Shame for all about what happened. Hope you had a good time anyhow - pix great, as usual. Lovely country. I'll get over there one day! Orson - citizen of the world indeed! Seems very strange to one as bound by home & family as me. Good luck to you . http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b011g605/North_West_200_2011_Highlights/ KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 So the Highlights programme is there! It wasn't when I looked at the beginning of the week. That's good. It will only be one race as there only was one, but it was a great one! Thanks D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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