Island Invasion Rally - My first rally

[Fallen Angel]

Well, just thought I'd post about the fantastic weekend I had at my first ever rally!!

Yes, I went as a rally virgin, no, I didn't get found out, I'm a good liar!!! And some new found friends promised not to tell anyone else!!

We left Glasgow on Friday morning, me on the wee 125 all packed up with tent and everything and the other half in the car (I had the ride down, he had the ride back). It was a windy ride down and the road was soaking, so it wasn't exactly a "NICE" ride, but I did enjoy it and got to Wemyss Bay in time for the ferry!

We ditched the car at the ferry terminal and hopped on the ferry and the first beer of the weekend was downed!! 'Cause I'm just a learner I can't take pillions, so the other half scrounged a lift off some really friendly peeps to the campsite.

We got to the site in time to get the tent up and be in the pub by 2pm and that was the tone set for the rest of the weekend, my liver will certainly have some recovering to do!

The weather was crap the whole weekend, the heavens opened and I don't think the rain stopped once. The site was a mud-bath! But hey, that's why we have waterproof boots eh!

We couldn't believe how friendly everyone was! Even though we're fairly new to the bike scene, that really didn't matter to others, nor did the fact that we only had a wee 125! We'll definitely be going to more rallys, as we had an absolutely fab time! It's just a shame the weather was so crap, or I'm sure there would have been a lot more bike shananigans!

The people we remember talking to most over the weekend were from the Perverts in Leather Rally Club, what a tremendous bunch of people! If there's any of you on this site, thanks for such a great time peeps! You were all such a laugh and such friendly people! Gawd knows how you could cope with me in my drunken states!

But those poor dudes from the Perverts in Leather Rally Club got some really shocking news on the Saturday morning when one of their members was found dead in his tent! We didn't really know the fella, but he was the helpful guy that gave my other half a lift to the site and we were talking to him for an hour or so the night before and even in that short time, he seemed like such a nice bloke! My heart goes out to all those he's left behind, it was so apparent over the weekend that he'll be sadly missed by all his mates and everyone who knows him!
____________________
I have an asshole tolerance level of -10
www.cliqueyclanmcc.co.uk
www.bebo.com/fallenangelfran

[Sadie]

Really glad that you enjoyed your first rally, FA. They are good fun, are they not.

Terrible news about the guy from Perverts in Leather. Sympathies to his family and club.


____________________
With experience comes age.

[Fallen Angel]

Cheers Sadie, it was awesome and that was just a wee rally, but everyone kept telling us over the weekend that they are the best kind!

I know, it's shocking news for that guys mates and family and club members, we didn't even really know the fella and I was close to tears when I found out!!!
____________________
I have an asshole tolerance level of -10
www.cliqueyclanmcc.co.uk
www.bebo.com/fallenangelfran

[aqualung1]

glad you had a good time FA

i think if you can survive and enjoy a wet rally you will have no problems with any

we had a great rally down soutyh, soaked all friday, but thankfully better the rest, great bands ( i was seen dancing) warning they are contagiious
____________________
"still no idea where poohsticks bridge is"
www.bosunsbikes.com

[stinkwheel]

Hope you remembered to get a badge. Otherwise you might get had for the rally virgin thing another time.

My next rally is Stormin the Castle in County Durham, a long run but not impossible on a 125.

https://www.storminthecastle.co.uk

Folks do die at rallys, just a numbers thing. I can think of a lot worse ways to go than in your sleep, doing something that you love after a good night with your mates.
____________________
“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Fallen Angel]

[Fallen Angel]

[skida]

Don't worry about the Badge/Rally Virgin thing FA, loads of people I know go to rallies and don't collect badges. No-one will hassle you. Shame you can't make Stormin' 'cos you would have met loads of new friends.
____________________
Previous: Suzuki GT125, Honda C50, Honda C90, Suzuki GS125, Yamaha XJ600N, Triumph 955i Sprint ST, Triumph 955i Speed Triple, Triumph 955i Tiger, Triumph 955i Sprint ST
Current: Honda CBR600FR

[Fallen Angel]

Och well skida, it won't be long until next year and another calendar full of rallys!! And hopefully by then I'll have a big bike!!!
____________________
I have an asshole tolerance level of -10
www.cliqueyclanmcc.co.uk
www.bebo.com/fallenangelfran

[Shade_BW]

I'm really glad you enjoyed your first rally babe.

It's something we do on BW a lot, but not so common on here. Many people will agree that smaller rallies are the best. They just seem to be friendlier, rather than being lost in the crowd at some of the larger ones.

I'd advise you to try and get to one of the bigger rallies or shows next year if you can, for no other reason than the shopping. It's amazing the bargains you can pick up. For example, my mates dad picked up two jackets for 45 quid the pair. One fully armoured gore-tex one, the other leather. All they needed was new zips (these were shop damaged, not second hand), but the price complete stuff can be just as good.

Sorry to hear about the pervert, my thoughts to his family, friends and club.

Shade
Rally goer.
____________________
If you like this post, rate it!
Karma is there for a reason.

[Demonic69]

Glad you had fun! When I popped my rally cherry they dressed me up in L plates and poured the entire contents of the bar's slop barrel over my head, along with any condiments handy I was proud to win the worst chain award though. Bless my little NSR
____________________
Back on a Blade. Just feels so right.

[Fallen Angel]

I'll need to get looking for some other rally's later in the year (octobery-time) and see if we can manage to one of them.

Any recommendations?
____________________
I have an asshole tolerance level of -10
www.cliqueyclanmcc.co.uk
www.bebo.com/fallenangelfran

[NickD]

Pick up a copy of BSH magazine (yeah, I know it's all choppers and beards, but I like it). Each month it has an extensive list of rallies, big and small, covering the whole of the UK.
____________________
I was only doing what it said on my licence officer....
Tear along the dotted line!

[Shade_BW]

Far be it for me to promote another website , but a few questions on BW would probably get you a wealth of information on rallies.

I don't think there are many around the country that a BW member hasn't been to, and the events section, while not all inclusive, does have a fair list of rallies that are going on.

You don't have to register to read the events section.

Shade
Not paoching, honest.
____________________
If you like this post, rate it!
Karma is there for a reason.

[stinkwheel]

The Diary Section has quite a good listing in it too.
____________________
“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[skida]

[Fallen Angel]

Nkd666 - Cheers will look that out.

Shade - I'm already registered on BW anyway, and will have a search through the pages.

Stinky - Cheers for that link.

SKida - Annan sounds like fun, that would beg reat if you could keep me up to date!!

Cheers peeps, don't care what anyone says about you all, you're such a luverly bunch!!!

//Gawd I'm such a brown-nose!!
____________________
I have an asshole tolerance level of -10
www.cliqueyclanmcc.co.uk
www.bebo.com/fallenangelfran

[Blue]