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| East Coast Pedalers Cold Turkey 2011 | |
| The unseasonably warm weather - a good 10 degrees higher
than last year ! - meant that we had our biggest ever turnout for our December
Run, 18 riders plus two pillions, one car, plus two stragglers that we picked
en route, AND we had several members family meet us at the Lunch Stop.
Members came from as far away as Kent, South Essex, Cambridgeshire to join us for the day, and special mention must be made of Rod Fryatt who rode his Honda Novio all the way from Lowestoft - a good 30 miles - did the run and rode home again ... Debbie did us proud with her mobile canteen operating from the side of Roly's van, and her freshly baked Sausage Rolls and Mince Pies were served hot together with the usual Tea and Coffee. The 16 1/2 mile run saw us ride a route of very quiet Suffolk Lanes which was enjoyed by everyone, with no major problems apart from Tim's Brother - in law Harold who decided that his Camino wouldn't make the distance and headed off home; Roly wasn't aware of his plan and tried to catch him up and put him back on the planned route, eventually he gave up by which time everyone had gone, but at least it proved that the directions were right as he managed to follow the route card and joined us at the pub stop a few minutes after everyone else, somebody lost their fuel can from their bike and got separated from the main group but the sub-group followed the route and soon caught up. The Pub landlord was somewhat overwhelmed by his sudden increase in trade; Debbie had warned him that " my partner and a few of his mad, moped riding mates " would be turning up on the 27th, but we managed to fill all the tables at the Kettleburgh Chequers, however we were made very welcome and everyone enjoyed a good meal washed down by a pleasant pint or glass of wine. A couple of hours was spent chatting and eating at the pub before everyone set off, several took the option of heading straight for home, whilst everyone else rode the short 3 mile trip back to the Framlingham College starting point. Debs was persuaded to put the kettle on again and the remaining Mince Pies and Sausage rolls were devoured by those that returned to the College, a bit of post run maintenance was carried out by the Honda "Crunch" contingent, a sticking throttle - probably caused by some off-road riding the previous day ! - was sorted with the help of a Screwdriver from Carl's toolbag, some oil from the boot of Deb's car and a twig !! Everyone seemed to enjoy the day and all seemed keen to return in a few weeks time to take part in the shanigans that will be going on on the 5th day of February to mark the occasion of someone's 50th Birthday !!! The "Gobblers" were: Jim Davies - Yamaha V90, Mark Gibb + Alex Watson - Honda C50L, Colin Clover - Puch Maxi, Neil Ridgeon - Honda C70, Clive & Ann Fletcher - NSU Quickly, Brian Barley - Tomos A3M, Keith Miles - Mobylette, Nick Plumb - Mobylette, Richard Layton - Yamaha T80, Roly Scarce - Honda PC50, Rod Fryatt - Honda Novio, Brian Ritchie . Yamaha V50P. Keith Ashby - Ausin A35. Billy Doy - Shankys Pony ! Debbie Doy - Mobile Catering Van ! Day Members: James Williams - Honda MT50, Dave Boreham - Honda C70, Nigel Houghton - Honda Monkey bike, Bob Purdey - Puch MS50, Richard Morley - Raleigh RM5. Tim Reeve - Honda Express and his brother-in-law Harold - Honda Camino joined us part way round ... |
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| East Coast Pedalers at the Leiston Long Shop's "Final Fling" | |
| Yet again fine weather prevailed for the East Coast
Pedalers at the Leiston Long Shop's "Final Fling" event. We had 17 Riders and
one pillion passenger for the road run and there were more machines for the
paying public to view as an added bonus to the many lovely steam powered
exhibits also on display. Special mention must be made to Harvey & Gill Spencer who brought along their matching pair of Honda PC50s all the way from Grantham to join us for the day, they must have enjoyed it as we had a heck of a job to persuade them to leave the lunchtime pub stop !! The interest in Cyclemotors continues to rise and we had two on the run and both completed the route, although Keith's Mini-Motor did have a Spark Plug change half-way round and Terry's GYS benefited by taking a short cut... however they both performed well and were that far off the pace of the more modern machines. As always a lot of interest in the NACC display, and at the Theberton Lion Pub stop the Landlord was amazed to see not one but TWO Yamaha FS1-Es and confessed to owning a 1974 model in his younger days... Once again a great day and we thank Mark Gibb and his team for organising everything for us all and of course to the Leiston Long Shop Museum for once again inviting us to their final event of the year. Those present were: Keith Ruttledge - Mini Motor, Brian Barley - Tomos, Jim Davies - Yamaha V90, Val Dearsley - Yamaha QT50, Terry Keable - GYS Motamite, Mick Ritchie - Motobecane Super 7, Guy Bolton - Honda Stream, Roly Scarce - Honda PC50, Barry Lewis - Honda ST70, Harvey Spencer - PC50, Gill Spencer - PC50, Carl Harper - Motobi 16, Colin Clover - Puch Maxi, Mark Gibb/Alex Watson - Honda C100, Carl Squirrell - Puch Grand Prix. Day members - Tim Reeves, David Parker - Yamaha FS1Es. Statics- Ray Gibb - NSU Quickly, Honda PC50, Carl Harper - Philips Panda, New Hudson Autocycle "project", Colin Clover - Excelsior, James. |
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| Keith's Mini Motor performed well | The riders start to gather for the start of the run |
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| Harvey & Gill on their matching PC50s | The machines are parked up outside the Theberton Lion |
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| we needed a fair bit of space | Terry's GYS |
| DEVON AUTOCYCLISTS POWDERHAM CLUB STAND & CHIP SHOP RUN JULY 10/11 2011 | |
| Our trusty team of grass cutters arrived Thursday
evening to sort the pitch ready for setting up in the morning, John G, John R,
Steve, James, Justin, Theresa and Roy. We were expecting poor weather but this
was the best evening for some time with clear sky's, couldn't wish to be in a
better spot looking over the Exe and down to Exmouth. John R set up his H Van
for our overnight security with son Justin who has now past his car test
showing his Citroen car for the first time. After Steve had emptied his grass
box onto someone else's patch of grass when they were looking the other way,
John R set up his BBQ and as normal left a large burnt patch on the grass
heavily disguised with grass by the morning. Waving them good bye we left John
R and Justin to it and to look after some bikes for the night. Friday saw many members and friends turning up from around the southwest to offer there services for the day, with Clive and Ann coming all the way from Kent who without knowing anyone soon joined in with things and good to see Steve & Sue from Bristol back again after many years. The stand really came together quickly as many people do the same things year after year; Des & Irene are now our main boundary team as they know the ropes. The day went on very quickly and riders started to emerge for the Chip Shop Run, Justin was warming his bicycle up ready for the ride and Clive and Ann itching for a ride. Ian's VeloSolex played up and after pedalling around the field a few laps he gave up and borrowed John R's spare VeloSolex, Clive & Ann was still waiting. James on his Mobylette, John G not being on top form decided best not to ride, me on the Honda Novio, Steve on the Quickly, John R on his newly acquired Quickly (bought from Steve), Geoff on his Puch, and Justin on the push bike again and of course Clive and Ann on their Quickly. It was quite an eventful ride with James stopping after a mile and after some time managed to get going again, bringing up the rear I found that Ian had stopped at the chip shop leading others in. Ian not riding this one before thought we were having a short ride and did not know that Dawlish was the first stop and the chips were on the way back (that's what he said). After dragging everyone out and explaining the route we moved on leaving James to pedal back with a broken bike and Ian who had his chips and wasn't going to let go. Things were going well with Justin beginning to puff a bit when John R stopped with a problem, this was a no go bike, Steve realizing we were missing had turned back and with a push of the pedals started it (told you the bike was Ok when I sold it to you). Off we go and after 50yrds I ran out of petrol forgetting to fill up from a ride the week before, anyway back up was needed and Ian now finished with his chips came back for me. After all the events most of us had missed the closing times of the chip shop and had to eat the biscuits instead (Grrrreaaaaaatttt !X*%$>) all in good fun though. Saturday was an early start with many members and bikes appearing from all directions, things were happening and everyone getting involved from making tea to lining up the 32 bikes. The show was slow to start but as the day went on we were getting plenty of interest again, most of the morning we were catching up with members especially with some we had not seen since last year. In the evening with another get together and a ride around on the bikes, think next year we will take the opportunity to have another ride out before the wine bottles come out. Sunday first thing was a more relaxed affair as the bikes came out from the storage tent and placed on their markers. Kettle on again and wait for things to happen and gladly the show was busier than yesterday with plenty being talked about regarding the club and bikes. I caught up with a few people I had been in touch with over the previous months and some have now signed up. Things have been moving on well with the stand as many look forward to seeing us there every year, the weather was on our side as well and we were very lucky on that one. Even though our space was cut down this year the stand seemed to be much better in appearance and we make the best display of bikes there. Time to pack up and before you know it everything is cleaned and packed away, don't think I did much as everyone had most things done. Thanks to everyone for their help especially the ladies who again helped with many things. Me, well I'm off for a new hip now and hoping to get my leg over the seat soon, thanks for all the good wishes. Roy |
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| 1 i'll get him next time | 2 grass and security crew, john r, justin, roy, steve |
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| 3 steve posing with his new mower, i wont have one know | 4 john g, says the clouds are coming |
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| 5 clive and ann all the way from kent | 6 ian, he'll need those jogging bottoms, it aint gonna start |
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| 7 chips will soon be here | 8 geoff can't control his bike again |
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| 9 riders line up | 10 bike display |
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| 11 bike display | 12 geoff sitting on my bike again, gonna get him off |
| DEVON AUTOCYCLISTS BUZZING TO BICKLEIGH 5TH JUNE 2011 | |
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route this year brought Buzzing to Bickleigh up to 30miles adding another 3
miles to the previous year, not many miles extra but proved to be a success
with the outward ride now being twenty miles. Was not sure how many were going to make the ride as other larger events are held this time of the year and everyone have many commitments, I wont mention that someone had the wrong date written down (had to do it Steve). Mike on his Honda, James with the Mobylette, Ian on the seemingly quick VeloSolex, John G on his Raleigh and I took the PowerPak. Margaret looked a bit green in the face when she arrived, I think John G was in the dog house as the fuel tap had been left on for the ride from Torquay. Des & Irene came along with their vehicle as back up with Ian's wife Sue adding to our backup team carrying Theresa as photographer and the slowly recovering Margaret, thankyou to Barry for offering to come if needed for backup duties. The ride was pretty uneventful with some fairly good weather, just a very enjoyable ride around the lanes and up the Exe Valley to Bickleigh. Stopping at the Railway Centre It took two people to lift me off the PowerPak as I am in serious need of a new hip in July, getting on and off the bike in the last few runs have proved pretty difficult at times. Greeting us on our arrival was a local member and his wife from Tiverton, they had been in touch previously asking for times but we managed to be and hour late. Some had a meal at the Bickleigh Mill and a picnic was set up on the remains of the old train line to Exeter, possible try to build on the picnic area next year it the weather looks good. The return journey to Pinhoe was again uneventful until I stopped on a short steep hill on a junction (Ian had a new plan), this meant I couldn't get off the bike or pedal up the hill. Riders had long gone by now and with Des & Irene keeping an eye on me, I managed to crawl off the bike and walk up the hill to restart to catch up to regroup at Silverton. Once again we were just having a very enjoyable ride around the lanes, arriving home to Pinhoe with no breakdowns for afternoon teas. Many comments had been given for the ride and many thanks to everyone who managed to make the days ride, especially Mike from Dorset. Thanks go to Des & Irene, Sue, Theresa and Margaret for our back team and the ladies for sorting the afternoon teas. Roy Best |
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| 1 this could be interesting | 2 look right look left look right again |
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| 3 devon lanes | 4 more devon lanes |
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| 5 even more devon lanes | 6 still more devon lanes |
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| 7 bickleigh, the powerpak has done well again | 8 bickleigh, they're laughing at my horn |
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| 9 bickleigh, mike, ian, roy & james | 10 bickleigh, james & roy |
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| 11 high teas | 12 margaret & sue |
| Wiltshire Section Run 14th August 2011 | |
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| Buzzing Run Group Photo | Half Way Stop by The Ponds |
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| David Benn Norman Model C | Steve Natt with Honda Novio |
| East Coast Pedalers at The Grand Henham Steam Rally Sep 2011 | |
| Terry Keable always attends the Grand Henham Steam Rally with a
selection of machines from his collection; this year he decided to add it to
the East Coast Calendar, this event is (allegedly) restricted to vehicles
manufactured before 1965 so it was unlikely that we would get a record-breaking
line-up of machines. Nevertheless we had a good presence there and one which we hope to build on in future years. There were lots of Pedalers there visiting the event including Tony Chapman who was up our way on holiday, and called into the event during the day. It was especially pleasing to see Janet Brasted up and about after her recent hospital stay, she and Barrie were there with their Eccles Gypsy Caravan and were seen roaming around the stalls etc.. A feature of the event are the parades around the main arena, we joined the line up on a variety of machines and as we all knew the commentator - John Read- we as expected had the mickey taken out of us !! The lure of a moped proved too much for me - myself and Debs had made the trip on my Honda Blackbird - so I jumped on Ray Gibb's NSU Quickly for the parade - the first offer was Terry's BSA Paratroppers folding Bicycle but I didn't like the idea of the non rotating "pedals" ruining my new Motorcycle boots so I politely declined !! After the parade we then wandered around looking at the other displays and stall, including the Wall of Death, Moto-X Display team and then some idiot parked their car in the second ring and set fire to it, fortunately the Fire Brigade were close by (200 yards !) so they quickly showed us how they dealt with such a situation before the fire spread to our line up of machines. A very interesting day, I hadn't personally been for about 15 years and it has certainly grown and improved, we are hopeful of having a official NACC stand next year and it has given me extra incentive to get my Cyclaid finished !! Exhibitors were: Ray Gibb - NSU Quickly, Mark Gibb - Honda C100, Terry Keable - Raleigh RM1-C, GYS Motamite, Chris Wymer - Raleigh Runabout, Brian Barley - NSU Quickly. (This was on the Saturday - there may have been others on the Sunday ). |
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| The NACC take their place | Not a true NACC machine but this Scott Squirrel and period sidecar in unrestored condition was stunning... |
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| as was this JES | a few familiar faces on the parade !! |
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| Brian on his Quickly | Terry on his GYS Motamite (Too many controls to hold an Ice Cream as well !!) |
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| Mark & Alex on a Honda C100 | Carl on Ray's Quickly |
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| haven't seen one of these for a while.. | nor one of these ... |
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| Terry's Motamite is now road legal and ready for its first run ... | We don't think it was a ECP member who parked their car dangerously close to our bikes and then set fire to it , but we can't be sure !!! |
| East Coast Pedalers Norfolk Gala Day 11 Sep 2011 | |
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very enjoyable day for the East Coast Pedalers annual pilgramage to the Norfolk
Showground for the Norfolk Gala Day. Unfortunately the two hard working members
who had done all the hard work to arrange our presence there Barrie & Janet
Brasted -were unable to attend because of Janet's enforced hospital stay, I
took over the running of the NACC stand on the day and am very grateful to my
partner Debbie for swapping her work shifts around so that she could help out
on the day, which she did very well keeping us all catered for with endless
Tea, Coffee and homemade biscuits throughout the day. A great turn out of members and many previously unseen machines including Trevour Seymour's "chopped" Raleigh Wisp which was built to feature in a 60s film. It looked like we were going to run out of display area but fortunately for us the neighbouring stand failed to arrive so we invaded their area and put some of our machines there !!! Much public interest and many machines were offered to us; including a complete collection of some very interesting NACC type machines - watch this space !! Most machines were transported to the event but not Jim who rode his Yamaha V90 all the way from Ipswich ... We also had some media interest and were interviewed live on BBC Radio Norfolk, Terry, Dave and myself informed the listeners of the activities of the NACC Ltd, and according to Barrie who was listening at home came across very well, Dave also started up his Mobylette on stage so the listeners could hear the sound of an ageing Moby engine... A first for most of us but not Terry as he had previously been interviewed on Radio Suffolk. As usual loads to see and do and a chance to catch up with old friends, several prospective members went away with information packs. A great day once again and only one week to go before the next one at Henham Steam Rally. Our best wishes to Janet and we hope to see her at an event very soon... Exhibitors : Debbie Doy - Yamaha FS1E, Carl Harper - Motobi Mini 16, Philips Panda Plus, Terry Keable - GYS Motamite, Raleigh RM1c, Alkro By-light, Dave Watson - Mobylette N40T, Vespa Ciao, Honda PC50 (the only one there !), Raleigh Wisp, Clark Scamp, Post Office Cyclemaster, Jim Davies - Yamaha V90, Barry Lewis - Honda ST70, Trevour Seymour - Solex, Raleigh Wisp Chopper, Post Office Mobylette, Carl Squirrell Puch Grand Prix, Honda "Le Mobchop" |
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| East Coast Pedalers annual Harleston Fun Day | |
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good turn out of East Coast Pedalers for the annual Harleston Fun Day, many of
whom had ridden considerable distance to the venue. A line up of 20 odd machines, 13 of which ventured out onto the road run. Eighteen miles of scenic lanes around the Norfolk/Suffolk border were enjoyed including a lunch stop at Weybread Crown and a RAF Flypast. Back at the recreation ground there was much interest from the public with the possibilty of another Raleigh Runabout being added to the Rod Fryatt collection following a conversation with a member of the public. A great day and our thanks to Soapy for saving the day and getting the Road Run reinstated after initially being told that we couldn't leave the ground. Riders- Debbie Doy - Yamaha FS1-E, Mick Sudds, Rod Fryatt - Honda PF50s, Roly Scarce, Terry Keable, - Honda PC50s, Colin Clover - James, Mark Gibb (+ pillions Cory outward, Alex - return), Brian Barley - Tomos A3M, Neil Rigeon - Raleigh Runabout, Jock Cross - Honda NC50, Carl Squirrell - Puch Grand Prix. Day Members Tim Reeve - Suzuki AP50, Nod Rolph - Raleigh Runabout. Statics: Mark Gibb - Honda PC50, Alex Watson - Yamaha TY80, Ray Gibb, Brian Barley - NSU Quicklies, Billy Doy - Norman Nippy, Carl Squirrell - Honda PC50 Sidecar. |
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| Northern Ireland Section: Causeway Coast Run, 7 August 2011 | |
| The third run of the
newly formed Northern Ireland Section was around the North Antrim Coast.
The sun was shining and there was a good turnout of riders and friends at the Village Hall in Portballintrae. The first stop was a short distance along the road at Dunluce Castle where there was plenty of time to enjoy the view while a couple of the bikes received attention. Afterwards we passed through Bushmills (without stopping for refreshments) and on past the Giants Causeway to Dunseverick Castle, White Park Bay and Ballintoy for lunch. The return was by the inland road. Many of the group travelled 70 miles or more to support the run and special thanks go to long term NACC member Derek McCrudden and his wife who came from Omagh to act as back-up. |
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| Don Ferguson Powerbike | Dunseverick Castle |
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| Ivan's NSU Quickly and James Superlux | John McAloran's Moto Guzzi on the roof |
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| Moto Guzzi at Dunservick Castle | On a wet day it travels inside |
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| Ready to get going again | Running repairs at Dunluce Castle |
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| Village Hall Assembly Point | White Park Bay Rest Stop |