I must apologise for missing club events in October. I missed the club night as I was on the way to Castle Coombe for a track day. We had a great time with lovely weather and I enjoyed every minute. I understand that there were six bikes present, but numbers a bit down on normal.

We did get to the Ladies lunch at the Henny Swan and that was excellent as usual. I would say that we did meet there after my run this year and they were very helpful and supportive while we waited for Split Pins bike to be recovered.

The September lunch at the Fox, West Mersea was less well attended. Sorry! I had a busy month with bike and car MOTs and services as well as a 2600 mile round trip to Spain for the Moto GP at Motorland, Aragon at the end of the month. I have written a summary of the trip, and John has suggested that I tell you all about it at the next meeting. If you are interested I could e mail you the story! I don’t want to put you off from coming so if you don’t want to hear about it I won’t be offended! It was thoroughly enjoyable. The only thing was I should have gone by Bike, so if anyone fancies a ride down there next year let me know.

 

Several members attended the Copdock Show, which is now located at the Suffolk Show ground, and is now one of the major shows for East Anglia. One of my heroes, former world Superbike Champion Carl Fogerty, was guest of Honour. I saw him a few years ago at Red Line Colchester.

The club was represented at both the Battlesbridge Classic Bike Show and the Air Ambulance run to Harwich, which attracts around 5000 bikes.

There is a lunch meet coming up on the 26th of October at the Marlboroughhead Inn, Dedham at 12-30 as usual. I did hear a rumour about a trip to Kettering next week. I shall be going. Let’s hope I get there this time! I did hear that our chairman has had indicators fitted to his G80.Lets hope I can keep an eye on them this time.

The weather has turned much cooler so its winter kit out again soon. Where did you put that jacket lining? I must get the bikes serviced for the winter in the next couple of weeks. I do intend keeping riding through the winter, although this year I shall be a bit more careful, making sure they get a good clean before putting them away.

The salt was a bit severe last year.

Safe riding to you all Gordon