Moto Guzzi Ulster Rally – this weekend

Hi All

we're looking forward to meeting this weekend, for the whole time or at some point between Thursday and Monday.

There may be around 30 people attending, though not all at the same time. There's a core group of about 15 or 16.

If you have any corrections about attendees, or any schedule suggestions, please let me know.

Barholm accommodation

Most people have booked directly with Barholm.

• I will go to Portaferry late Thursday afternoon to open Barholm for 5pm.

• For people staying one night (or maybe two) in a dorm, the cost is £14 per night.

• There is self-catering in the kitchen. The cooked breakfast is booked from caterers for about 17 people on Saturday and Sunday morning at 9.00am. There are shops, eating places, bars, hotels etc nearby, as per info on the website.

• As there will only be us at the accommodation, it would be very useful if you let me know when you are arriving. If we're out, we'll aim to be back for new arrivals, or will give instructions for entrance.

• For now, I'll say that we'll be back at Barholm for 6.00pm on Friday and Saturday evenings, for new people arriving.

Friday

• At noon, Davy Graham and I, and maybe Bertie, will meet the group arriving at Belfast by Ferry.

• If anyone, traveling from anywhere else, would like met somewhere, or needs directions: phone me.

• If you joining for a day ride, please confirm where and when you will meet the group. Here are a couple of possible meeting places. If you want to suggest anywhere else, let me know.

Saturday – Antrim Coast Road

10.00am Meet at Barholm, Portaferry to leave at 10.30

11.30am–11.45 meet others at Fortwilliam roundabout, M2

2.30pm meet at Portstewart for lunch (that could change)

Sunday - South-east coast, Newcastle, Mournes

Meet at Barholm, Portaferry at 10.00am, to leave at 10.30

11.30–12.15 meet at Newcastle Centre bike park

Strangford - Portaferry crossing. Last crossing to Portaferry on Friday is 10.30pm and 11pm on Saturday. The ferry return ticket for motorbike and rider is £5.30. Single is £3.40

If you're planning to meet somewhere along the way, email or text me your name and phone number.

Looking forward to getting together soon,

all the best

David Boyd

belfastguzzi@me.com (belfastguzzi@mac.com & belfastguzzi@googlemail.com also get to me)

Mobile: email me for phone number

Saturday option

Anybody not able to go on Saturday run, you might want to call at this show in Bangor: Bangor Car & Bike show