Shepherd's Rest 2019

[Guzziless Steve]

Just seen the forecast - dry !! Surely some mistake, think I'll pack waterproofs just in case.

Dry - but COLD!  Leave out the waterproofs and pack an extra sleeping bag!

[tommy]

it looks like I wont make it this year have a great weekend lads

[Rossco500]

Well, what another great weekend! Still recovering today from the effects of too much Guinness, too little sleep and a solitary pickled onion (thank's Mark! )
A big thank you to Steve for organising the event and to Colin and the staff at the Shepherd's Rest for their warm hospitality as always. And thanks to everyone who came along - hope you all enjoyed the weekend and the rideout on Saturday despite me getting completely lost at one point. Weather was dry but cool and very windy at times - I didn't envy Pete, Trevor, Paul and Cliff's journey down to Dublin today! Hope you all made it home safely.

Until the next one

Tony


ps - I think Colin has posted a few photos on the Shepherd's Rest Facebook site.

[tj63]

The trip to Dublin today was grim. We didn't enjoy it one bit, but at least we got there in one (soggy) piece.

[CrazyFrog]

Yes, the trip back yesterday was pretty horrible - about as much fun as measles in fact  . It wasn't much better once we got back to Wales either, the winds along the coastal A55 were really nasty, strong swirling gusts that sent the bike reeling all over the road.

Didn't detract from a great weekend though, and thanks to everybody who organised it. 

Pete

[timbo]

As per Rossco's comments. Despite being ill with a chest infection, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend. Though it was blooming cold all weekend. The six of us on the Birkinhead ferry had a quiet trip home, with myself, Simon, and Rick having a bit of breakfast at the Raven truck/bike cafe outside Whitchurch on the way. First proper trip anywhere on the Himalaya, and I am well impressed 

[Guzziless Steve]

Great to see you all over.  Was a brilliant weekend.  Work on Monday morning was a shock to the system though - could have done with a day off to catch up on sleep!  See you all again in August if not before.

[OZ]

Many thanks to all involved in organising another great weekend !

[Mark]

A cracking weekend again as usual, thanks for the organisation, looking forward to next years already.

[BradXT]

Yes the Irish weather didn't let us off again. Very soggy and blowy on the way down to Dublin and not pleasant, particularly with Paddy in his truck pulling off the hard shoulder straight out in front of me on the M1 with lotsa traffic in the outside lane! Cheerz Paddy. Plus my brand new Forma Adventure boots also leaked liked a sieve.  But twas a good weekend. Thanks to Steve for organising and to Tommy & Chris for Saturdays ride out. And thanks to Peter, Trevor & Paul for their company and friendship on the journey to Shepherds Rest. See you at The Red Lion if not before. Cheerz Cliff

[tj63]

A great weekend again. First time at the Shepherd's Rest for me since 2012 when I went over with our great friend Boyd. Thanks to all those who organised things and to all of you for making it such a good occasion.

I'm glad everyone liked the Interceptor. It made it worthwhile taking it all that way. I think it's run in now, after 808 miles over the long weekend Thursday to Monday.

With that and the Himalayan being so well received, Royal Enfield are really looking good for the future.

Thanks again all

Trevor

[CrazyFrog]

Yes, I was very impressed by both your Interceptor and Tim and Simon's  Himalayans.

I was pretty pleased with the way the Jawa went too, though the journey back on the A55 in all the wind showed up it's limitations as a dual carriage way cruiser as I was struggling to hold 60 at times. Fuel consumption also dropped to 45 mpg from the normal 60!

Perhaps I may add a Himalayan to the stable at some point. Mmmmmm

[CrazyFrog]

Here's some of my piccies from the weekend.

[paulconti]

Thanks to all for great weekend at Shepherds Rest. My first time in Northern Ireland and won't be my last! Great country and great/freindly people. Special thanks to Guzzi/Dneiper Steve for organising and Tony and freinds for spectacular if windy ride out on the Saturday. Landlord at Shepherds Rest was brilliant also. Hope to see you all again in Wales in August. Cheers Paul (Conti).

[iansoady]

Yes, I was very impressed by both your Interceptor and Tim and Simon's  Himalayans.

I was pretty pleased with the way the Jawa went too, though the journey back on the A55 in all the wind showed up it's limitations as a dual carriage way cruiser as I was struggling to hold 60 at times. Fuel consumption also dropped to 45 mpg from the normal 60!

Perhaps I may add a Himalayan to the stable at some point. Mmmmmm

I told you you'd regret selling the Silver Star......