I've just noticed that the forum now has over 700 members. While that's not a vast amount, considering how 'obscure' bikepacking is and that all 700 are genuine people, not spammers or bots, I don't think it's bad. Anyway, it has been decided that if the forum ever reaches 1000 members there will be a party, a proper one with music, ale and stuff ... I'm just hoping not everyone will want to come

If its in a field or some woods or up a mountain I'll come

If its in a field or some woods or up a mountain I'll come

Probably all 3

On March 29 2014 Tom signed up as the 500th member so if people continue to sign up at the same rate "the party" will be in April 2016. How about April 1st .

If its in a field, that would make it more like a old fashioned rave

so ...if we all get one more person to join could we have a party soon? ....

adjustablewench wrote:so ...if we all get one more person to join could we have a party soon? ....

Excellent logic AW :)

Not April 1st though. Due to some extraordinary planning, 2 of my children have birthdays that day so I won't be able to make it, unless I enrol them on the forum so they're invited too!

Cracking idea though - we would all have to wear name badges so people know who we all are.

If its in a field or some woods

..Party like it's 1989

slarge wrote:Not April 1st though.

Only said that as it's err, April fools day .

I mean now the idea has been floated why wait until a 1000?

I mean now the idea has been floated why wait until a 1000?

I suppose we could pick something random like 836?

Well I've asked 4 of my friends - and two of them are girls - not exactly going to address the sexual inequality around here, but it's a start!

Well I've asked 4 of my friends

Do they have bikes?

Ha ha - yes absolutely, I was out with one of then with Chew at the weekend - so chew can vouch for him. The others you will have to take my word for!

If you want friends who'll just sign up for a party - I have loads of them! May not be the clientele you are looking for though?!

If you want friends who'll just sign up for a party - I have loads of them!

No, no , no ... instant gratification 'tis a bad thing.

s8tannorm wrote:

I mean now the idea has been floated why wait until a 1000?

I suppose we could pick something random like 836?

I vote 853

I just looked now. 703...

if only i had a whistle and glowsticks...

You could always use your emergency whistle that you carry and a fibre flare..... That's what I'll be raving with

thats my thinking too.

Some enduro clothing and a spaceblanket cape and i'm sorted.

This is still very much on the cards but not definite just yet. At the moment the propsed plan would involve the following.

Venue: BB Towers, there's space for camping, a band and no neighbours to upset.
Food / Drink: The thinking is everyone 'buys' a ticket which pays for drink and something like a hog roast (veggie options too, obviously). This also stops folk having to carry their own beverages because .... you have to arrive by bike You choose how far you're going to ride, park 5 miles away or ride from home, the choice is yours.

In an effort to avoid the dreaded midge, Sep is likely to be the best month.

That's it so far, I'll keep you posted but feel free to chime in with ideas, etc.

Zippy wrote:

s8tannorm wrote:

I mean now the idea has been floated why wait until a 1000?

I suppose we could pick something random like 836?

I vote 853

We could always sacrifice the 853rd member wickerman styleee :)

I'd be happy to donate a couple of poly pins of ale (70 pints).