The weather has been particularly unkind to us over the last few weeks. As a result, Colins Mystery tour had to be postponed.

This was one of several rides that we have had to cancel this year but it’s just not worth getting out there in the cold. Several of the local clubs have called things off as well.

My bikes have suffered with the salt this year, mainly through my own fault, and I must make sure it doesn’t happen next year. It’s so tempting to take them out when you shouldn’t.

We did manage a ride out to Harwich to see the Harwich Mayflower project. www.harwichmayflower.com

At the moment they have lots of oak trees, a big saw and a workshop. It will be launched in 2014.Watch this space. We moved on to Shotley for lunch and it was a good ride out.

There was a good turnout for the lunch meet at The Coach and Horses at Gt Yeldham, and the food was excellent.

I managed a ride to a couple of bike club nights and ours on the 3rd was well attended. I did a quick trip beforehand just to keep my hand in!

We have just completed Colin’s Mystery tour, which turned out to be a tour of the Stansted Airport, on “airside”.

A fascinating insight and thanks to Colin and his son for the experience.

Eight bikers wearing lots of motorcycle gear was a bit of a challenge for the security, but they let us through eventually!

There is the intersection meet coming up on the 21st and the lunch meet on the 20th at the Fox at Mersea.Watch the tide!

Club night on May 1st and meeting with East Suffolk’s on the 8th and a show at the Alma on the 27th.

Lots going on. Safe riding. Gordon