nene news march 2013

Nene Valley Chapter Chapter No. 9946

NEWS @ NENE SRING 2013

Director Martin Dickinson

‘So Bad’ [email protected]

07740 871983

Assistant Director Dave Burridge ‘Brumbo’ [email protected]

07768 166490

Secretary

Maria Lapsley membership@

nenevalleyhog.co.uk 07984 122581

Treasurer

John Nicholas [email protected]

07808 648575

Editor

Chris Lapsley ‘Slow Hand’ nenevalleyeditor@

btinternet.com 07709 205571

Webmaster ‘Road King' Scot Haynes [email protected]

07970 421716

Safety Officer ‘The Reverand’ Steve Harris

steve@harris 1509.freeserve.co.uk

07779 877131

Activities Officer Dave Burridge ‘Brumbo’ [email protected]

07768 166490

Head Road Captain Mike ‘Mikey’ Ivers

[email protected] 07950 947681

Ladies of Harley Officer

Jan Harter [email protected]

07913 071242

Merchandising Officers Mike & Jacqui Wakelin [email protected]

07989 975444

Historian

Vacant Position

Photographer

Position to be Announced

Nene Valley Chapter

DIRECTORS DRIBBLE Spring 2013

Welcome to March’s edition of News at Nene.

It has been a long wait but this is the month when the

Chapter really comes together to rides as a ‘family’ on many

organised occasions over the next 7 or 8 months. I know

there is a substantial calendar of events that have been put

together by the Road Captains and the Activities team over

the winter months and I hope that there is something there

for everyone. As I’ve said before you can’t please all the

people all the time but we do our best.

The first official ride will be the Memorial ride on March 23rd

leaving Jacks Hill @ 10.00 and I hope to see a large number of

the Chapter there to pay their respects to the members that

we have lost since 2001.

I’m sure you are all eager to get those bikes out and get

riding this season, but please remember, although it has only

been a few months out of the saddle for some, please take it

easy and more importantly keep your eyes open for some

horrendous pot holes that once again have appeared after

the winter weather. This means making sure you keep a

good distance between one another on ride outs, because I

am sure at some stage someone will need to take evasive

action to avoid hitting a pot hole, and the last thing we want

is a ‘ripple’ effect. If you are travelling from Jacks Hill to

Brackley or Banbury the roundabout by the McDonalds

garage still has some serious damage, and even in a car you

need to take evasive action. LETS REMEMBER, KEEP SAFE

AND TRY TO ANTICIPATE EVEN MORE!!!

As well as a large number of events within the Chapter there

are a lot of other events taking place this year to coincide

with not only 110 years of Harley Davidson but also 30 years

of the Harley Owners Group. It would be great to be able to

do everything but we all have other commitments in our

lives.

I mentioned a couple of months ago about the Chapter

attending en masse to Orval, our twinned Chapter for their

20th anniversary. I am still waiting to hear from those that

have attended for the last 7 years about accommodation

availability as well as times that the main group will be going

down, but as soon as I do I will be sure to let you know.

The registration process for the parade of flags at HOG events

throughout Europe has changed and been simplified.

Registration forms will NOT be distributed this year. Instead

all you need to do is send me an email by the end of March if

you are interested in representing your Chapter in the Parade

of Flags. I will then as fairly as possible select a member and

forward the details to HOG.

The events you can register for a ribbon are:

EuroFestival – St Tropez: May 25

Ireland Bike Fest: May 31June 1

Rome 110th Anniversary celebration: June 1316

(Restriction: Only 2 representatives per chapter)

Hamburg Harley Days: June 2123

Barcelona Harley Days: July 57

Friendship Ride, Fulda: August 911

Thunder in the Glens, Scotland: August 1518

European Bike Week, Faaker See: September 38

I look forward to seeing a large number of you over the

coming months on the bikes, be it in this country or over the

water.

So until then, please ride safe and enjoy

Martin

Nene Valley Chapter

Editor’s View Point Spring 2013

Well, it looks like Spring might have sprung !! must have I’ve

seen daffodils. And while you guys are getting those

gleaming machines out on the road after winter, at the time

of writing this, mine is still in bits!! hang on a minute while I

wipe away the tears from my keyboard.

So, I went along to meet

up with the RC gang at

the Long Itch Diner

during an RC skills

session. What a beautiful

Saturday – although a bit

cold (see front cover). It

was really hard watching

others out on their bikes

but I consoled myself by

buying a new helmet.

Maria and I spent the last weekend of Feb predriving the

Dragon and Dyke ride – again. Got the new second day route

sorted now. We stayed at the Premier Inn in Newport we are

using and managed to get a main course and desert selection

for free. Must be looking forward to our visit! We also got

the Saturday and Sunday lunch stops sussed – BBQ at the

Severn Bore pub with garden right next to the Severn River –

and Sunday lunch at nice pub in Herefordshire – so you guys

that are signed up and booked should be in for a treat – if the

weather is good ! For those who are not signed up for this

ride – you will have another opportunity next year for the full

monty Dragon chase in the Lakes.

I know I keep harping on but I need your input to keep

this mag exciting !!! This quarter we have a nice review of

New Zealand – thanks Becks, and Martin has provided a few

Chapter Memories for members new and old alike. Check

out the updated calendar of events – and note that a couple

of events have changed date.

On that score my Solstice Ride and overnight camp has

become the ‘Not Quite’ the Summer Solstice Ride as I have

moved it forward two weeks – well I thought with Orval and

stuff I have a busy schedule – so anyway I hope this will

interest a large group. I will be preriding this soon so will

publish details later.

Here’s something to look

out for – info provided by

Roy Marks :

“This was one lucky biker

who I had been following

on today's ride. He had lost all drive to the rear wheel and

had to pull over to the side of the road. Miles from anywhere

I spotted the problem was the rear wheel drive bolts had

worked loose and sheared off. The rear drive gear in the

photo was hanging off and the drive belt had detached.

Another ride member, who happened to be a bike technician,

said it was pure luck that the rear wheel had not locked

up causing a crash. Apparently it is a common fault with

a Harley, not heard that one myself, however, I intend

to have mine checked out before it goes back on the

road”.

After I commented that I remember Mikey have this

problem a couple of years ago – Roy came with :

“All hail and bow down before the great God Google!

After a little typing and surfin the net I have discovered that

apparently the shearing off of the pulley bolts on Dyna 2006

to 2008 models is a wellknown occurrence!!?

From what I can gather the problem appears to be an

engineering/design one and NOT a rider/maintenance issue!?

So far I have heard of no deaths or serious injuries but I

strongly suggest anyone with one of these machines takes a

look at the pulley bolts pronto and keeps a close eye on them

from now on. The 'net' says that a change to the 2008/9

model seems to have solved the problem (that Harley of

course say does not exist!!?).”

So that’s about it for this month – don’t forget the riding

season starts here and I look forward to seeing you all out for

the Memorial Ride on Saturday 23rd March.

Finally – don’t forget – please support me with your articles,

photos and interesting facts for JUNE mag

Cheers

Chris Lapsley, “Slow Hand” Editor

Last date for contributions to the June Edition : END MAY 2013

email :- [email protected] or phone me on 07709 205571 or 01455 450463

Nene Valley HOG Chapter (Editor) PO Box 9277

LEICESTER LE9 OBT

Nene Valley Chapter

Ladies of Harley Officer SPRING 2013

We are slowly getting nearer to

the 2013 riding season though

the weather doesn’t seem to

be getting any more conducive

to riding. I am rather glad I’ve

bought my heated jacket liner,

which will plug into my bike and hopefully keep me toasty warm on the

cold days. I haven’t tested it yet though the heated gloves that I bought

first, last year, were appreciated on a couple of occasions. I’ll let you know.

That said I did actually get a short ride in, on the dry and sunny Sunday

after Valentines Day. I was decorating that weekend but just had to use

the excuse of waiting for the first coat of paint to dry. It was lovely to be

out after all the recent snow and rain. What I did think however, was that

we will all have to be extra vigilant keeping an eye out for potholes. There

are so many in our roads now!

With a mind to the up‐coming months I have put a couple of dates in the

planner for LOH events. The first of which is a bit close to the publication

of this mag but hopefully you will have received an email with the details.

Back by popular demand is the Skittles event, on Saturday 16th March at

The Three Conies Inn at Thorpe Mandeville. It would be nice to have lots of

ladies there, attempting to win the prize for being best at throwing the

wooden cheeses. We will meet there around 12.00ish. The pub provides

food so you can come for lunch. The men can come too and chat, drink

and eat or maybe even take on the ladies at the skittles. This has proved

an enjoyable afternoon in the past so do come and join in; everyone is

welcome.

I have also arranged for a Have A Go day. The date is the afternoon of

Saturday 27th April between 2 and 4pm in Castlethorpe village hall. Have

A Go this time at……… Zumba. Three instructors will be there along with a

few regular punters so you will be able to come along and just watch but

hopefully you will want to join in with the fun. The session will be divided

into two halves, the first for Zumba Gold which is a gentler version of this

fun form of exercise and then afterwards the full Zumba fitness. I have

never been a great fan of exercise but this is just so enjoyable, with lively

music and every kind of dance rhythm, that I can keep going for the whole

session without any thought of stopping. There may be a small cost to

cover expenses but as the instructors are hoping for a short pillion ride on a

Harley we may be able to reduce this to nil if anyone is willing to help out

here. The local Navigation Inn, just outside the village on the canal, could

be a useful meeting point earlier for a light lunch and a drink.

The Zumba® programme was created in the 1990s by Colombian native

Alberto "Beto" Perez, a celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer for

international pop superstars. Inspired by the traditional salsa, samba and

merengue music he grew up with, Beto paired his favourite pulsating Latin

rhythms with the red‐hot international dance steps that his clients loved

and created the Zumba® Fitness‐Party. Since Beto brought the Zumba®

Fitness programme to the U.S. in 1999, it has become a huge fitness

success, with people of all ages falling in love with its infectious music,

easy‐to‐follow dance moves and body‐beautifying benefits. The Zumba®

programme was actually the result of a "happy accident". One day Beto

forgot to take his

music to class, so he

grabbed what was in

his car ‐ a mix of

Latin ryhthms that

he grew up listening

to and loving. He

improvised the

entire class, and the

Zumba® Fitness‐Party was born. Since

then, it has exploded worldwide. Taught

in more than 140,000 locations and over

150 countries, more than 14 million

weekly participants of all ages are

inspired by its upbeat, contagious spirit.

So, what are you waiting for? Come

along, have a look, maybe join in with

some or all of it. I promise you it’s

hugely enjoyable. If you are joining in

you will want to bring a drink and maybe

a flannel to mop your brow. Any

questions, just give me a buzz.

Looking a bit further into the season I also have planned a LOH ride to

Lacock in July and a shopping trip in September. Details of these will be

given nearer the time. Meanwhile I hope to see you at Thorpe Mandeville

and Castlethorpe.

Take care Jan

NEW LADY RIDER

It all started a 12months ago, Alan bought a Honda Shadow 125, and then

said it’s my birthday present. Well I thought that's typical of Alan buying

me something that he's interested in, not for me at all, but how wrong

could I be, over the past year he has encouraged me to go out riding nearly

every night even when I've come home exhausted from work, it's “come on

I will get the bikes out you get ready and we can go for a ride”! At first after

the novelty had worn off I thought was this really me taking all this time to

get ready layer after layer feeling like a bloated whale and what's even

worst looking like one (well that's what I thought ). And worst was to come

‐ my hair! Talk about "hair" never had I seen my hair looking so flat and

itchy how are you supposed to scratch you head with your helmet

on?(anyone got a knitting needle to go on your bike) now there's an

invention waiting to be patented by Harley Davidson, perhaps I should put

the suggestion forward, what do you lady riders think?

Seriously though now that I've passed my test it's been worth every penny

or should I say hundreds of pounds yes I think in total I (we ) have spent

£100 CBT £100 theory (£50each test )as I failed once its not as easy as you

think guys not to say modular one (failed twice ) passed on third @£250

then £50 re test and then finally modular two at another £250 thank

goodness I passed first time as Alan would be bankrupt total cost £800 bet

all you riders are glad you took your test when you did !

Now I can't wait for the good weather to come so I can out and about on

my Harley 883 sportster (Did I forget to tell you dear Alan also brought me

a Harley as well for my birthday ) sorry Alan and over the past few months

he's been lovingly adding all sorts of bits and pieces to my bike. In fact

nearly every week we've been over to Oxford dealership ordering new this

and new that !

My only fear is that I'll have to do the cleaning ( oh my nails are going to

suffer ) unless I can persuade Alan to do it for me . The price we Harley

riders pay for such lovely shiny machines eh

But in return we are the ones that get the pleasure of riding the beauties.

I don't know how many ride outs I'll do this year but I intend to do short

runs to start with and get used to riding in groups then my aim is to ride to

Hardelot this year so watch this space for updates as the year progresses.

Marilyn Knight

Nene Valley Chapter

Mikey’s Natter Sring 2013

Well hopefully the snow has gone but as my mother in law

says," cast not a clout till May is out". I know we are all

eager to get out there and ride and some have been out

there already with an extra layer on to cope with the chill

factor. As the bikes have been laid up for a period of time,

don't think it's just going to start when you are standing

there. Have you had it on the trickle charger for 24 hours the

day before your ride or have you had the Optimate switched

off. Dud batteries over the winter months are as common as

a horse lasagne.

Please be aware of those

bends, curves and the roads

with pot holes that have

developed that seem to get

bigger daily before they get

filed in, or not as the case may

be. Also, watch out for the

blighters of our local law

enforcement (I love you really)

and cameras that we have

forgotten about, DVLA points

don't make pins.

Speaking of points our road captains

have arranged over 30 ride outs this

season, plus the Ace cafe runs and

the usual points for rally

attendance, so if your chasing the

next pin or that TALLY in the

distance then as my motto states

"The Chapters at its best when it

Rides. "

Let’s all get behind our very own Mile High Club this year and

register your starting mileage on the Memorial Ride on Sat

23rd March with any Road Captain or Mike Sharp on 07748

913326 or [email protected] Those of you who put

your final mileage in last year don't need to worry as that

final figure will become this year’s new start figure unless

Santa bought you a change of bike for Xmas of course. Sorry I

won't be on the ride out, I will be on the piste.

Talking of rides, what’s on in March. As well as the Memorial

ride we are having our annual trip to Keech Hospice on

Sunday 31st March. Our timing is brilliant this year as it

coincides with their family day and they are really looking

forward to us going. We will be leaving Jacks Hill at 12.30,

Easter eggs and small gifts like toys, crayons, colouring in

books etc, will all be really appreciated. Families and

children will also be there and the bikes will add some real

colour to the day. Let’s get behind this one, your support

with this is memorable to the children and family's through

their difficult times.

http://www.keech.org.uk/

That's all for now folks.. Don't forget to read Beckys

exploits.... Blah blah blah....yawn yawn...

Ride safe and have fun

Mikey HRC

The chapter's at its best when it rides..

Nene Valley Chapter

RCs & Rides Spring 2013

Well what can be said about this amazing place that offers specialist palliative care for adults and children diagnosed with a life limiting or terminal illness Join us on the children's family day where we have been invited to show our bikes, meet the children and mums and dads who are so looking forward to us going. Please bring a token for the children, anything will be welcomed but especially Easter Eggs, small toys, colouring in books and crayons or anything you think will be appreciated. Some will also appreciate a sit on the bike if able, a photo opportunity, the sound of the engine or even a toot of the horn will make their day.

Let’s all get behind this, I know it's a bank holiday but if your hanging around give a child a moment that matters.

Well, the long awaited first ride of the forthcoming season gets us underway. The Memorial Ride is in memory of our fellow chapter members who are no longer able to ride by our side. We will share the names of those no longer with us and we will hold a minutes silence to honour them. Get those batteries on charge and those bikes washed and do what the chapter does best.

Chris Fawcett - ‘Jedi’ Email : [email protected] 07964 775677

Becky Ivers ‘Becks’ [email protected] 07901 716385

Mike Sharp [email protected] 07748 913326

Rickie Anne Gee Email : [email protected] 07969 809662

Andrew ‘Pasty’ Pugsley [email protected] 07971 903581

Neil ‘The Ambassador’ Harrison [email protected] 07810 870167

Bob ‘The Bus’ Rhoades [email protected] 07817 700958

Andy Witt ‘Owl’ [email protected] 07899 934070

Chris Lapsley ‘Slow Hand’ [email protected] 07709 205571

Mick Gray ‘Badger’ [email protected] 07946 299447

Chris Ringer [email protected] 07897 729749

Mike Waklein – ‘Groundhog’ [email protected] 07989 975444

Jan Harter [email protected] 07913 071242

Keech Hospice Easter Run WWW.KEECH.ORG.UK Sunday 31st March Leaving from Jacks Hill Cafe A5 12.30pm Mikey Leading

The Memorial Ride Departs Jacks Hill Café A5 – 10.00 Saturday 23rd March to Rutland Water Lead by Martin our Chapter Director

Nene Valley Chapter

Membership & Meet a new Member SPRING 2013

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

For membership information please contact me, either at

Club night, or via email.

Maria Lapsley, Membership Secretary [email protected] Please note the Chapter postal address is; Nene Valley HOG Chapter PO Box 9277 LEICESTER LE9 OBT

Name: Steve Saby

Age: 43

Where Do you Live:

Finedon, Wellingborough

Nickname : Sabs

How did you hear of Nene Valley

Chapter and why did you pick

this chapter ?

Through HOG magazine after

looking at website seemed very

active a friendly just what I have

been looking for.

What HarleyDavidson(s) do you ride?

Sportster custom

When did you get your first HarleyDavidson? Last year

Were you a biker before this? Yes since I was 16

Why did you choose a HarleyDavidson?

A dream since I was 7 years old when my cousin let me sit

on his Harley.

How have you customised your HarleyDavidson?

Chrome engine dress up kit, new paint with ghost tribal in

it, single saddle.

How many miles do you cover in a typical year?

Not had Harley a year yet so still adding them on but so far

about 3000.

What’s the best thing about

being a HarleyDavidson

owner?

The pride, being part of a big

family and fulfilling a lifelong

dream.

Have you been a member of

another Chapter ?

Yes Rutland (for 6 months).

If you have been to one what

was your best ever Rally? Does

the bulldog count?

What’s your favourite ride/route ? Any and all rides

Which HarleyDavidson would you have if money were no

object?

My sportster or maybe a 1946 FL Knucklehead

What do you do for a living:

Scrap and recycling of commercial dishwashers

What other interests do you have?

Cars/ bike shows, music, concerts, scuba diving

What is your claimtofame?

When I was a doorman I threw a drunk pop star out of a

club.

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Membership & Meet a new Member SPRING 2012

Nene Valley Chapter

Name:

Phil and Debbie Blundelll

Age: Both 48

Where Do you Live:

Milton Keynes

Nickname: (none)

How did you hear of Nene

Valley Chapter and why

did you pick this chapter ?

Heard about Nene Valley

Chapter, when we read

the HOG magazine, where

you were advertising your rally.

What HarleyDavidson(s) do you ride?

1991 1200 Sportster (Debbie rides pillion).

When did you get your first HarleyDavidson?

June 2011.

Were you a biker before this?

Yes both bikers before.

Why did you choose a HarleyDavidson?

Always wanted one. Myself since watching the film Easy

Rider, and Debbie’s mum loved them too.

How have you customised your HarleyDavidson?

It has heritage softail saddle bags, touring seats, Harley

spotlights, wide glide petrol tank, recent flame paint job.

How many miles do you cover in a typical year?

Approximately 1500 2500 miles a year.

What’s the best thing about

being a HarleyDavidson

owner? Love the

lifestyle that goes with it

and the sound is WOW!

Have you been a member

of another Chapter ?

Yes.

If you have been to one

what was your best ever

Rally?

We loved the Bulldog Bash,

as it had a fantastic

atmosphere.

What’s your favourite ride/route ?

So far the mountain roads in north Spain, and parts of

Europe. Any countryside.

Which HarleyDavidson would you have if money were no

object?

The ultimate chopper from Easy Rider.

What do you do for a living:

Phil: mechanic with own garage,

Debbie: science technician at a school

What other interests do you have?

Classic Ford Mustang, and all things American.

What is your claimtofame?

Through business and our collection of cars, we have been

involved in TV and newspapers.

Are you an active member

The kind that would be missed

Or are you just contented

That your name is on the list?

Do you attend the meetings

and mingle with the lot

Or do you just stay away

And criticise – and knock?

Do you take an active part

to help the show along

Or are you satisfied to be

The kind that just belongs?

Do you ever go and visit

or call on a member who is sick

Or leave the work to just a few

And then call them the clique?

Think this over fellow member

you know the right from wrong

Be an active member

And do not just belong !

DO YOU JUST BELONG

Poem published 5 Years Ago By Martin Dickinson

Nene Valley Chapter -14

A Tale from Down Under SPRING 2013

NZ Road Trip by many means and

certainly the Long Way Down

The Story...

Well.. I know many of you have wondered but how did I end up at

the last minute going to NZ for a month... well my friends daughter

who is 19 ( Jodie) is out there working as a gap student in a lovely

girls school and has been asking me for ages to do a bit of traveling

with her. It’s always been how the hell can I get extra time off etc.

etc. Well just before Xmas, which was not a surprise (although the

timing was) I was made redundant and within 24 hours I had

decided to visit Jodie. I then set about planning and realised it was a

long way to go and decided to tag a week or so on a bike on my

own. This was an interesting coincidence because when we

returned from South Africa I sent Chris a link to this bike company

that looked awesome.

So that was it, plans were made, a bit of time at Jodie’s as the girls

were away, 2 weeks in a campervan with Jodie touring the South; 3

days in Auckland on my tod; collect my bike; tour the North and

then home. Then I woke up one Saturday morning to a text from

Lesley Barber asking whether she could meet me in Auckland and

join me for the second leg – brilliant . so that’s how it happened;

total spontaneity on all counts.

I am not going to blog the whole tour, frankly it will take up the

whole mag, so just some milestones and then the bit on the bikes.

Sunday 13th

January

This was it, time to go. Mikey took me to Heathrow, it was sad and I

shed a few tears as I knew I would miss him and prepared myself

for the grueling flight.

I arrived on Tuesday 15th in the afternoon ( yep it takes that long)

but didn't suffer with jetlag at all. After a couple of days chilling and

sightseeing in Auckland, Jodie and I collected our van and we were

off.

17th to 28th January

During this time, Jodie and I worked our way through the North,

with a couple of nights at Napier, before getting the ferry to the

South Island and starting our massive tour. We didn't do it all but

we went down the west coast, all the way to Queenstown and then

up the middle before cutting on to the East Pacific coast and back

to the North. The South Island was just stunning and our key

highlights were Picton, Nelson, Frans Josef, Mount Cook, Lake

Wanaka, Pancake rocks, blue pools, Kaikoura, Christchurch and the

Marlborough and Charlotte sounds. Check out some of our

pictures.

28th January

We sadly dropped off the campervan today and Lesley was flying in.

So after getting Jodie back and finding my apartment, and as I

started to get sorted for leg 2 and pack ready for getting what I

could on the bike and leaving the rest at the hire place; Lesley was

at the door, so a beer and a catch up and some planning, and it was

time for dinner.

29th to 30th January

In my original plan I had built in a couple of days to get sorted

before the bike leg, washing, banking, boring stuff, along with

sightseeing. This worked out well as it gave Lesley a couple of days

to get over the jet lag, we also did some stuff, visit to dealership,

museum, etc.

Thursday 31st

January

Well today was DDay, we picked up the bikes (I had the Roadking

and Lesley a Dyna Switchback), we got there at 8.30 am to be met

by Tony, got sorted and packed and then headed up the highway 1

North to pick up the Twin Coast highway. This bought us to the

Waipora forrest and the Tane Mahuta tree which is the oldest tree

in NZ. We arrived at our overnight stop which had the most

amazing views which we enjoyed over dinner.

Friday 1st

February

Today we were up sharpish to get the ferry across the estuary and

also to have breakfast at the Boat Shed. We had been

recommended to go there by Tony say “Tony sent us”. Had a

lovely breakfast and ferry crossing, before then heading to Phaia

(Bay of Islands ) to do a boat trip again it was rough, so we backed

off the idea and ignored the sat nav and did our own thing. We did

the whole West/East Coast twin coast highway, before heading to

Phaia. We nearly didn’t make it as Lesley was really low on fuel and

the petrol station that was supposed to be there was closed. Lesley

was on fresh air and a prayer as we rode into the gas station.

Got to hotel, beer, swim, hot tub, life is cool.

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Saturday 2nd

February

Well today was about getting through the miles as we went all the

way from the North to Waihi in the South of the North Island,

where we are based for two nights as tomorrow we ride the

Coromandel loop.

Waipu was our first stop for the day for brunch and then we

headed back towards Auckland. The views as we drove over the

Auckland Harbour bridge of the City with the sun shining were

stunning. We then continued up Highway 1 South until we hit the

road that headed to the Thermal Highway. Stunning scenery with a

Gorge to finish with.

After our 398 kilometers we then arrived at Bas and Ali’s apartment

(They run Bulurangi tours) and where we were stopping there are 3

rooms. A German couple is in 1 as it is their daughter in laws

wedding and two guys from Norfolk are in the other, they are here

for a month touring.

The house/apartment that we hired are really well equipped and

we decided rather than eat out that we would BBQ so Ali gave us a

lift to the Supermarket and we had a lush supper.

She also ran us by the town’s goldmine which yields 4 million

dollars worth of gold in a week and employs 700 local people.

Sunday 3rd

February

Awesome….what can I say about today. We left at 8.00 and headed

for Peroa and then headed for the Coromandel Peninsula to ride

the loop. WOW! within minutes we were riding along the top of

beaches and up and down passes. It is 295 kilometers long. First

stop was Waimoru for a fab breakfast at the beach café. For the

first few hours we were stopping every 20 minutes or so to take

photos… until we realized that this would take us all day so we

cracked on.

On route the scenery was stunning. We then stopped at the hot

water beaches for a swim and sunbathe but could not swim as it

was a tad rough, but we had a nice chill and a cup of tea and cake.

Lesley led nearly all of today and did an awesome job, we also got

brownie points as a couple of other groups also went out and got

lost. Wherever I go my map goes, don’t over rely on sat navs, and

we didn’t get lost.

Monday 4th

February

Well the rain woke me up in the middle of the night and when we

woke up later it was wet. We headed along the Pacific Highway,

skirting Rotorua and also Bay of Plenty, along the way we also

stopped at a Kiwi farm, that’s the fruit not the birds or people. We

had breakfast here and I did a bit more souvenir shopping. We

then continued along the Pacific Highway to the Waioeka Gorge,

which was a 60 mile long gorge which was just stunning. We

entered it in the rain and left it in the sun. The last 70 k to Gisborne

was red hot, who would have believed it. After a chill and a sit in

the sun we then went for diner at the Rivers pub. We both had the

same, A bread basket, followed by Surf and Turf and a nice bottle of

Kopotiki Bay… god it was hot at night, so hot I struggled to sleep or

even move.

Tuesday 5th

February

Well today life threw everything at us, we left Gisborne and it

rained and hailed and blew like a mini cyclone. This part of NZ has

had no rain for 7 weeks and they are desperate for it ( we were not)

and you can imagine, like a ski area what happens when you get a

down pour on dry stuff, well it happened. Landslides, collapsed

roads, trees on roads, logging trucks creating our own personal car

wash… I could go on. We left Gisborne at 8.30 and had to have lots

of stops along the way…. It was so wet and cold.

When we eventually arrived at the Hilton at Lake Taupo (and I have

to say that the last hour was just horrendous) we were like

drowned rats, really wet through, nothing would of kept us dry.

As I went to check in we left the biggest of puddles and the

receptionist took one look at us (or her floor) and offered us drying

facilities.

We did not need to be asked twice, we stripped in the corridor and

then she showed us to our room. We were like two teenagers who

had not stayed in a hotel before as anything the way we were

feeling was luxury.. oh we have bath robes and fluffy slippers and a

mini bar and a pool and a spa… all of which we made use of as we

thought this would be the only way to warm up.

After showers and making ourselves presentable, we then went to

dinner, via the receptionist to thank her, I don’t think she could

believe her eyes… was this the same women.

A fab dinner with a sunset followed and we slept like logs… ( with

our special pillows)

Wednesday 6th

February

Wow, what a difference a day makes…we woke up to the amazing

sunrise and a blue bird day as they say here not a cloud in the sky.

First stop was Huka Falls, which were just stunning, enough water

flows through in a minute to fill 5 Olympic pools. We then had

brekky in Tapou before heading on our route proper which was the

most stunning of routes I have ever been on. From lakes to

mountains to Volcanoes to forests to bush.. just stunning.

The weather was glorious and the roads amazing… we then got

back to Taupo and I filled my bike and as I left the petrol station I

lost all power and the bike limped up the hill. Panic slightly as the

Hilton is up a massive hill and the bike really struggled up the hill.

So we then rang Baz, who taught us how to do diagnostics and eh

ho the bike was fixed and I went for a roar of the Hilton Car Park.



GirlsonTour ThebiggesttreeinNZ Opinoni…viewfromdinner

CrossingtheEstuary

TheWestCoastNorthlands

Beachriding…

Abitofposing

Outofthisworld

Morerouteplanningatthekiwi

OurPillowmenu.whatevernext

My100%waterproofs!!!!!!

Gorgeriding



Next stop were the hot springs which were at the bottom of the

hotel and we had a soak in a private pool.

Thursday 7th February

Well today we woke up and to be honest we were pretty sad, the

bikes were going back. It was real mixed emotions for me, on one

hand I was sad to be leaving NZ and my big adventure and on the

other I was so excited to be seeing Mikey’s face at Terminal 3... but

we decided to make the most of the last day. The bikes were due

back at Tonys at 5.00 so we aimed for 4.45, allowing for a little bit

of contingency.

So we headed back into the volcanic area and then cut across to

find Waitamo caves which are famous for Glow Worms. They were

amazing, unfortunately you were not allowed to use flash and

therefore the piccies are not good. After a couple of hours at the

caves, we then headed back to Auckland and dropped the bikes off,

followed by our end of tour dinner ( I could have a few beers

tonight)

Friday 8th February..

Well today I was heading home and Lesley was getting the train to

Wellington for 5 nights. The trip home was a long one, plus loosing

those 13 hours I gained at the beginning, I don't mind admitting I

felt shite when I got home, but like anything, it doesn't take you

long to get over it and it was worth it.

In conclusion

We will be going again and we will be hiring bikes and I would

definitely use Bulurangi bikes. Baz and Ali were awesome. I would

just hire bikes and do the rest myself like I did as it’s a pretty easy

country to navigate.

NZ is amazing, stunning with brilliant roads and lovely people.

Petrol and accommodation is cheap, food and drink about the same

as home and there is so much to do. It is a very casual country,

jeans, flip flops and shorts are standard dress and they like being

outdoors. I know it’s a long away away, but if you go for 3 weeks

and just do either the North or the South and build in time at the

beginning and end you won’t even notice it. Someone said to me

before I left, treat the flight like you are in a cinema on a 24 hour

film fest and make the most of it. I did.

Between both legs I did over 6000 kilometres, but there is still so

much more to see.

Recommend for a bike tour or even a holiday is 10 out of 10

Becky Ivers

TheMorningafterthenightbefore

LakeTaupo

Atleastwecanmakeaquick

OneofthebestridesIhaveeverdone

Aperfectendtoaperfectday

Girlsdidgood!!

Nene Valley Chapter

Nene Valley Memories SPRING 2013

Hi There,

In 2006 I was a team Photogrpher for

Revolution Racing at Rockingham Race

Track where some of your members were

giving a display on their Harleys. I have

some photos from that day, especially a

closeup of a member called Nobby (got his

name from his badge)

Nene Valley Chapter

Martin’s Chapter Memories SPRING 2013

This is my first dribble as the new Director and I am told I am

limited to 300 words!!! So I will try and be brief.

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and I hope I

will live up to your expectations. For those of you who did

not vote for me, I hope that over time, you will consider that I

serve the club well. I acknowledge that I have a great

“Committee” to help me, their time is given up to serve you

without grumbles and I know I will be calling on them and the

members to pitch in and make Nene Valley a great Chapter to

be connected to.

As I said in my inaugural speech (apparently I banged on a bit

– my chief critic, Lord Sooty, informs me) without Clive’s

drive and commitment over the last three years Nene Valley

HOG would not be the club it is today!

Looking forward……..We have a great calendar of all sorts of

events for the year and already the support for the ride outs

has been beyond belief – From the beginning of March to

date we have had over 100 members participating in ride

outs and rallies.

As the HOG philosophy is to “ride and have fun” I think we

can say we have mastered this one!

Nene Valley had a great turn out for Cider Rally – the club

was well represented with around 34 people attending and

everyone knew we were there. DJ’s first record on the first

night was Smoke on the Water for Nene Valley. Please see

write up in mag.

My next Dribble will be post European Rally Portugal so I will

have plenty to dribble about.

Get your thinking caps on about the Christmas do this year

and next years rally – ideas welcome from all.

Ride and have fun

Martin

aka SO BAD

This is the story around the saying and involves a Silver Blue

Heritage Softail.

The story really starts

In April 2003 I

purchased a 100th

Anniversary Road King

Custom meaning we

had a 1996 Heritage

Softail as well as the

Road King. At the time

the intention was to ship one of the bikes over to Milwaukee

for the 100th anniversary whilst keeping the other one at

home to ride during the summer of 2003. Deb (my wife) was

then going to take her test as she loved the Evo and wanted

to keep it in the family. Plans are all well and good, but at

times they never come off due to unforeseen circumstances.

During Spring Fever 2003 Rally, Deb felt a lump (she didn’t

mention anything to me at the time) and on returning from

the Rally she went to the doctors. On 28th May 2003 she

was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. After having an operation

we hoped that everything had been a success and life would

return to normal. Deb was till keen to take her test and one

day ride along side me on the Evo.

In late June we travelled to the 100th Anniversary

Celebrations in Barcelona with our Nene Valley Chapter

friends and had a really good time. This was our first

European event and we looked forward to many more in the

future.

We returned from Barcelona on 1st July to find a letter on

our doorstep for an appointment that day with our

Oncologist, Craig. On arriving at the hospital Deb already

knew what she was going to be told (women’s intuition or

what). Her suspicions were confirmed when Craig told us that

there were some complications. What do you do? Well there

is only one thing to do and that is get on with life. Moaning

about it is not going to help matters.

After a short period of feeling sorry for herself, in Debs case a

couple of days she made the statement, “I’m too busy and

have got too much to do to let this interfere with my life”.

How true this would be.

Nene Valley Chapter Page 16

Martin’s Chapter Memories SPRING 2013

Anyway back to the bike test, Deb quite rightly put it on hold,

but the Evo was still sat in the garage waiting for the day Deb

would be able to ride it. With the onslaught of Chemo and

Radio therapy we finally had to make the decision to get rid

of the Evo in early 2004. Deb found it very difficult as it held

many dreams, and had put us on the path that we find

ourselves on today with the Chapter and HarleyDavidson.

You could say it changed our lives!

In May 2004, with some encouragement from Craig, Deb

decided to take her motorcycle test and passed on her first

attempt. She bought herself a new Heritage Softail, but I

knew deep down it was only a substitute for the ‘Evo’.

Moving forward to April 2006, some 3 years after we had sold

the Evo, we were at home when Gyspy (Lee) rings to say that

our old bike has just pulled up on the forecourt at

Silverstone. We rush down the Dealership and introduce

ourselves to the owner and learn that he was considering

selling the bike on ebay as he had just ordered a new bike.

We go home and Deb makes the decision that we will buy the

bike back whatever. After getting hold of the owner’s full

name and address we contact him and make an offer – the

same offer that we sold it for 3 years previous, after a bit of

bartering we had a deal. The following week we went to pick

the bike up which had been kept in a shed for the previous 3

years. I rode the bike the 15 miles home and immediately

started stripping it down.

Firstly the tin was sent off to be painted in the same colour,

as that was one of the attractions for Deb. Now how far

would she allow me to go in putting my own personal

touches to it? I tried persuading her that she would look good

riding it with Ape Hangers but that was a big NO. Other than

that she trusted me and we worked together on what she

wanted and how she envisaged the bike to look.

With the help of some our own club members the bike was

first finished in July 2007 ready for Squires and Spires V but

when Deb tried riding it, it was still a bit too high for her to

ride safely, especially with the conditions that weekend so it

was back to the drawing board. Through the winter of 2007

the seat springs were lowered, an extension put on the jiffy

stand and a different set of risers along with wrapping the

exhaust to stop her from burning her little legs. The other

main problem was the clutch on the Evo which was still too

hard even after putting an easy clutch in it. Steve down the

dealership came to the rescue and she now has a clutch

lighter than most new models.

After everything that had happened over the last 5 years, as

well as what the bike meant to Deb, I was keen for her to

take her first real ride out on it at the Mayors Run on 5th

April especially with the Charity concerned. On Friday 4th

April Deb took the bike out for its first run with her in the hot

seat. After getting used to the clutch everything went

smoothly ready for the Mayors Run. The intention was for us

to ride at the back with Oz as Deb was still getting used to the

bike. Unfortunately it didn’t work out that way but Barry the

Chop & Kevin Gee was behind her and kept an eye on her. I

was alongside Barry and seeing Deb on the bike brought back

a lot of memories of the last 5 years. There are far too many

to mentioned, but the one thing that springs to mind is, that

without naming names, the number of people within the

Chapter who have supported Deb during that time. Some of

you may not even know what you have done, but it has been

a source of strength, thank you.

Well now the ‘Evo’ is back in the family it will never go

anywhere again, and I look forward to riding alongside Deb

for many years to come.

Martin Dickinson

Nene Valley Chapter

Humour Corner SPRING 2013

SCAM Warning – You have been Warned !

Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European'

scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Sainsbury's supermarket for

a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience.

Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends.

Here's how the scam works:

Two seriously goodlooking voluptuous 2021 yearold girls come over to

your car as you are packing your shopping into the boot. They both start

cleaning

your windscreen, their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy Tshirts.

When you thank them and offer them a tip, they'll say 'No' and instead ask

you for a lift to another supermarket, in my case, Tesco's. You agree and

they both get in the back seat. On the way, they start undressing, until

both are completely naked. Then, when you pull over to remonstrate, one

of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over your lap,

kissing you, touching you intimately, and thrusting

herself against you, while the other one steals your wallet!

I had my wallet stolen on February 1st, 4th, 6th, 10th and 13th and twice

yesterday.

So please warn all the older men you know to be on the lookout for this

scam.

The best times seem to be just before lunch and about 4:30 in the

afternoon.

P.S. Aldi have cheap wallets on sale for £1.99 each but Lidl wallets are

£1.75 and look better.

ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2012 EUROPE: BY JOHN CLEESE

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and

have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved."

Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even

"A Bit Cross." The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940

when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been recategorized from

"Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a

"Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the

Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the

Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have

been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror

alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are

"Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire

that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the

country's military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to

"Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective

Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."

The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance"

to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher

levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat

they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy.

These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish

navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to

"She'll be all right, Mate." Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey! I

think we'll need to cancel the Barbie this weekend!" and "The Barbie is

cancelled" So far no situation has ever warranted use of the last final

escalation level.

John Cleese British writer, actor and tall person

A final thought “ Greece is collapsing, the Iranians are getting aggressive,

and Rome is in disarray. Welcome back to 430 BC."

Male ecstasy (50 shades of grey)

He was in ecstasy with a huge smile on his face as his wife moved forward,

then backwards, forward, then backwards again, back and forth, back and

forth........in and out...in and out.

Her heart was pounding...her face was flushed...then she moaned,softly at

first, then began to groan louder.

Finally, totally exhausted, she let out an almighty scream and

shouted.................

"OK, OK! I CAN'T park the fg car! You do it, you SMUG bastard!"

Donald at a Funeral

A bagpiper, Donald played many gigs. Recently he was asked by a funeral

director to play at a graveside for a homeless man. He had no family or

friends, so the service was to be in a Pauper’s cemetery in a remote glen.

As he was not familiar with the area, he got lost and, being atypical man,

didn’t stop for directions. He finally arrived an hour late and saw the

undertaker had evidently gone, and the hearse was nowhere in sight.

There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch.

Donald felt terrible and apologised to the men for being late. He went to

the side of the grave and looked down and the vault lid was already in

place.

He didn’t know what else to do, so he started to play. The workers put

down their lunches and began to gather around. He played his heart out

for this man with no family or friends.

He played like he’d never played before for this homeless man, and as he

played ‘Amazing Grace’, the workers began to weep. They wept and wept,

they all wept together, When he finished he packed up his bagpipes and

made for the car.

His head hung low, his heart was full. As he opened the door of the car, he

heard the foreman say, “och ! och! I never seen nothin’ like that before and

I’ve been putting in septic tanks for twenty years”.

Nene Valley Chapter

February Committee MoM Spring 2013

Towcester Rugby Club

7.15 pm on 13th

February 2013

Please note that some of the items have been omitted since they are

events past. The complete and unedited minutes are available in the

member’s area of the website.

Committee Members Present:

Dave Burridge (Assistant Director & Activities

Officer)

John Nicholas (Treasurer)

Mike Ivers (Head Road Captain)

Jan Harter (Ladies of Harley)

Scot Haynes (Webmaster)

Steve Harris (Safety Officer)

Maria Lapsley (Secretary)

Chris Lapsley (Editor)

Mike Wakelin (Merchandising Officer)

Apologies : Martin Dickinson

Minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed.

Financial Report

Finances are still very healthy, and nothing much has changed. There are

no real issues and no outstanding issues.

Membership Report

Membership currently stands at 189. 117 paying members.

There were 6 new members this month.

Activity Officer Update

Quiz Night to be held – date to be advised

24/04/2013 – Treasure Hunt is planned for this date.

Head Road Captain Update A Road Captains meeting is planned for the 19th February to finalise

planned Ride outs in 2013

Safety Officer Update

Nothing new to report.

Webmaster Update

Has had a few more Rally bookings – will confirm the numbers to Ass

Director.

It has come to the members’ attention that the Cover Web

Page needs updating to 2013. The Webmaster is to review photos on the

banner & update.

The Rally Page needs to be update to go to the 2013 Rally page.

The question was put to the Committee whether we should take part in the

Milton Keynes Carnival.

Editor Update

March’s Emag has been sent to the Webmaster to add to the Website.

The printing firm used by the Chapter has moved premises & the Editor has

made contact with two of the former Employees from the printing firm &

they are prepared to print the Mag at the same rates as before. It was

decided that they be given a trial for March’s Magazine.

LOH Update

Nothing to report

Merchandise Update

It was suggested that all the Old Pins should be put in a box & the members

should be invited to help themselves. Members should be invited to design

a Logo for a Chapter tshirt.

Committee Positions

The Director has decided to stand down at the end of his tenure of 2 years.

Several Primary positions have come to the end of their 2 years.

Nominations are to be invited for these positions. The Editor is to send a

Global email inviting nominations.

Rally 2013 – 16th to 18th August

• Ticket sales are underway but slow. The Webmaster is to liaise

with the Rally Coordinator with info on number of tickets sold

• The Venue/Music, Chapter Games & Food are all in hand & the

Rally Pins have been ordered. Portable showers etc. will be

provided.

• The Oxford dealership has been invited to set up a stall. VTwin

will be judging the Bike Show.

• Security for the Rally needs to be arranged – the Rally

Organiser must check with the Rugby Club if there is another Function on

during the same weekend e.g. Rugby Match. This must be addressed and

any Security put in place must take this into account.

• Webmaster is to add the details of accommodation available in

the surrounding area to the Website.

• Leaflets & Posters are to be printed to distribute.

AOB

The AGM date was tentatively set for 12th June. The Assistant Director is to

check with the Rugby Club if they can provide a BBQ.

The Daventry Bike Fest has invited the Chapter to attend. This is to be held

on the 18th May and must be confirmed with the organisers.

There being no other business the meeting was closed at 8.25 p.m.

Date Event Location Information

March 2013

Wed 13th

Club Night Towcester Rugby Club From 7.30pm

Sat 16th

New Members Ride & LoH

Skittles

Ride to skittles venue the 3 Conies

Pub Thorpe Mandeville

New Members ride departs Jacks Hill Café 10,00am.

Skittles details to follow

Sat 23rd Memorial Ride Rutland Water ‘So Bad’ Leading

Sun 31st Easter Egg Run Keech Hospice ‘Mikey’ Leading

April 2013

Sat 6th Lord Mayor’s Ride Northampton ‘So Bad’ Leading 09.30 leaving from Jacks

Sun 7th Warwickshire Ride Midlands ‘Jedi@ Leading 10.30 leaving Jacks

Wed 10th


2021st April Dragon & Dyke Ride Forest of Dean and Offa’s Dyke ‘Slow Hand’ Leading

Thurs 25th

Harley Davidson Night Ace Café, London Check Website for confirmation & details

Sat 27th

LoH Zumba have a go day TBC TBC

Sun 28th

Treasure Hunt Details to follow

May 2013

Sun 5th

Pub Run Evesham & return Towcester RFC ‘Mikey’ Leading Real Ale day at Towcester

Wed 8th


Sat 11th

Micro Brewery Ride North Warwickshire ‘Owl’ Leading

10th

– 13th

May Iron Horse Rally See St Ledger Chapter website

18th

– 19th

May Devonshire Coast Ride Devon ‘Pasty’ Leading

Sat 25th

Prison Run TBC ‘So Bad’ Leading

Thurs 30th


June 2013

Sun 2nd

Matlock Ride Derbyshire ‘Becks’ Leading leaving Jacks 09.30

8th

& 9th

June Summer Solstice Ride Yorkshire & Seaside overnight

camping in Filey

‘Slow Hand’ Leading

Wed 12th

Club Night & AGM Towcester Rugby Club From 7.30pm

14th

– 16th

June OCCB Rally Chassepierre, Belgium Checkout Orval Chapter website

Wed 19th

Wootton Beavers Ride Wootton ‘The Ambassador’ Leading – leaving Jacks 18.00

Thurs 27th


Sun 30th

Ride to the Arboretum Alrewas, Staffordshire ‘The Ambassador’@ Leading leaving Jacks 10.00

July 2013

4th

– 7th

July Wake the Lakes Rally Kendal, Cumbria Check out Red Rose Chapter website

Sat 6th

Carnival Ride Newport Pagnell Mikey Leading TBC

Wed 10th


13th

14th

July Beaulieu Ride Sammy Miller & Beaulieu Motor

Museum, New Forest

‘Sharpie’ Leading leaving Jacks 09.30

Sat 20th

Brecon Beacons Ride Mid Wales ‘Pasty’ Leading leaving Jacks 08.30

Thurs 25th


Sat 27th

Lacock Ride Lacock Jan Leading leaving Jacks 10.00

Sun 28th

Seaside Ride Skegness Chris Ringer Leading

Wed 31st Classics on the Common Harpenden ‘So Bad ‘ leading leaving Jacks 18.00 tbc

August 2013

Sun 4th

Breakfast Ride TBC ‘Rickie’ Leading

Wed 7th

Classics on the Common Croxley Green ‘Sharpie’ Leading leaving Jacks 15.00

Wed 14th


Sun 11th

British Music Experience /O2 O2 Arena, London ‘Mikey’ Leading leaving Jacks 09.30

16th

– 18th

Aug NV ‘Old Scholl’ Rally Towcester Rugby Club Check Announcements

23rd

– 26th

August Thunder in the Glens Rally Aviemore, Scotland Check out Dunedin Chapter website

Thurs 29th


September 2013

Sun 1st Chatsworth House Ride Chesterfield ‘Groundhog’ Leading

3rd

– 8th

Sept Faaker See Rally Austria Chapter ride lead by ‘So Bad’

Sun 8th

Breakfast Ride TBC ‘Rickie’ Leading

Sun 15th

Cream Tea Ride Henley ‘Becks’ Leading leaving Jacks 11.00

Wed 11th


Sat 21st Eco Ride TBC ‘The Rev’ Organising. Starting from Jacks 10.00

Thurs 26th


Sat 28th

LoH Shopping Ride TBC TBC

Sun 29th

RAF Hendon North London Chris Ringer Leading

October 2013

Sat 5th

RTTW 6 & The Return NMA Alrewas ‘Mikey’ & ‘Slow Hand’ Leading

Wed 9th


Sun 13th

Brightona TBC ‘Bob the Bus’ Leading

Thurs 31st Harley Davidson Night Ace Café, London Check Website for confirmation & details

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