March 2022 Update 1
It was goodto see you all on our March club night. Considering the weather,and the uncertainty about our accomodation at the Alma, it was a good turnout with 22 mmembers and two guests, but no bikes. The Alma had done a good job of getting the marquee replaced but unfortunately the heating wasnt working, so we couldnt use it,but it should be up and running for our next club night. We did manage to squeeze into the snug anyhow. There were several apologies , including George and it fell to me to read out his observations of several individuals behaviour! Well received as usual, it shows the club is not just about bikes! With no offers from the floor, I agreed to arrange a run on March 11th, leaving the Alma at 10-30 for a nice ride around the local countryside, finishing at a pub for lunch, not too far away from home. Colin also mentioned the Pre 65 scamble at Marks Tey on the 20th of March,and the latest financial incentive if you want to marshal. Just let me or Julian know if you need a contact. Thats about it. The next club night is April 6th. Take care and I hope to see you there. Gordon
Club Night News March 2nd
You may have seen from Colins E mails that the marquee at the Alma was a victim of the storms. George has been in touch with the Landlord, and he is happy to accomodate us for our club night on the 2nd of March inside the pub. Just be prepared to be a bit flexible depending on how many regular customers turn up! I hope to have a ride organised for March and Colin will have the details on the night. See you there . Gordon
Latest Club Night News March 2nd
You may have seen from Colins E mails that the marquee at the Alma was a victim of the storms. George has been in touch with the Landlord, and he is happy to accomodate us for our club night on the 2nd of March inside the pub. Just be prepared to be a bit flexible depending on how many regular customers turn up! I hope to have a ride organised for March and Colin will have the details on the night. See you there . Gordon
February 2022 Update 2
Just a quick report on the ride to the Victoria. As you will have seen from Colins report, five bikes left the Alma, one with a passenger, and we picked up two more bikes on the way and a couple more joined us at the Victoria.We were a bit concerned when one bike and rider apparently disappeared on the way, but it turned out a front wheel slow puncture caused a quick about turn before we realised what had happened. The food was up to scratch,and after lunch,some made a detour to Andy Tiernans bike shop on the way home,while the rest made their own way back. We were very lucky with the weather and it seems everyone had a good day out. With that in mind , lets have your ideas for places to visit during the next few months so we can carry on riding together. See you in March. Gordon
February 2022 Update 1
It was good to see you all at our February clubnight. I hope to take a more active part this year, and I would like to thank Colin and George for all their work behind the scenes. With 27 members, 3 Guests,1 dog and half a dozen bikes, it was a good turnout for a February meeting. Some of you may have spotted Dereck, the previous landlord, having a drink. Good to see him as well. There were four apologies as well. Colin as usual had been busy, and his idea for bypassing the trophy engraving in future looked a good one. He also mentioned the problems some are having opening attatchments with his e mails. If you still have problems, do contact him. The club finances are Ok , and thank you all for your continuing support and donations. The run to the Victoria on Friday February 11th, 10am leaving from The Alma, will I hope get us started on our ride programme for the year. There were some ideas put forward for places to visit, so do keep them coming, and dont be afraid to volunteer to organise one as well. Our BMF membership gives us our ride insurance cover for the year. The Pre 65 scambles start soon, and the new payment of £40 is an added incentive for a good day out,and I hope to have a couple of days out with them this year. You get fed as well, and you can always donate the proceeds to our club if you dont need it! Our next clubnight is March 2nd. See you there .Gordon