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2nd Devon Dipper Run Report 2009
It looked like it was going to be a wash out for the running of our 25mile Dipper Run, with the weather forecasts predicting very heavy rain with high winds over Saturday night. The forecast was that the rain and winds would come over night and start to clear up by about 10am leaving a gusty but dry day to follow; we expected that the rain would be with us for the day, gladly the forecast was spot on. As Sunday morning arrived the phone started to ring with people checking if the ride was still on and also asking if it was still raining in Exeter, with plenty of reassurance that everything was going to be Ok people started to arrive to unload and looking for the kettle. Arriving also was homemade tomato soup and other tempting morsels to be devoured later in the day, Margaret, Janice, Rosemary and Theresa starting to set up to feed everyone later in the day. Sadly not every one was able to come but we still managed eight riders with Stan doing the trailer. John Rowe turned up with two VeloSolex just in case one wouldn’t start; I had my Novio and PowerPak ready but decided to take the PowerPak to show how well the bike coped with club runs. James came on his Honda Melody sporting a bright yellow spray job, Nick with his Honda 90 fitted with an 110cc race engine and keen to show how he could do wheelies on take off. This bike he rode down to Spain last year with some friends after putting it together from spares. John Glanvill with his Runabout and Des with his Francis Barnett, Geoff on his newly acquired Puch and Ambrose with his Tiger Cub completed our line up of assorted machines. Leaving on time and in good cheer as the weather now was not bad at all and also quite warm, we went on our merry way. There were some odd lanes that had a lot of wet leaves so a bit of care had to be taken at times but in general very good, the bikes went well with no work for our back up man Stan apart from carrying my front mudguard home. Our route changed a bit from last year to lose a stretch of busy main rd, instead we went through some more lanes to have a half way stop at the Diggers Rest Pub in Woodbury Salterton for refreshments. I must admit that I did shoot into the pub car park thinking everyone was still behind, leaving some to miss and having to be rounded up by Geoff. After a good dose of caffeine, use of the facilities also slight tinkering with a couple of bikes we set off on the return journey, this being shorter than the first leg. Near the airport we encountered some flood water which was about 14 inches deep, with John taking the lead with feet in the air we all followed and gladly managed to come out the other end. Halfway back after waiting on a junction for a while me Geoff and Ambrose guessing that others had taken the previous turning carried on back to the finish. On arrival we found the missing bikers having got to the soup first and I’m sure they were on there second cupful and loaf of bread. James came up with an excuse but it didn’t ware with us, I did hear John on his Solex was glad of the shortcut. There was a good spread laid out with the roast spuds and soup kitchen going down a treat with a good brew. The ladies had also lit the chiminea after nicking a pallet from the garage across the road which was a bonus for the afternoon as things turned a bit chilly as time went on. People started to make there way home by about four with Stan and Rosemary seeing out the remainder of the pallet and leaving at six pm. This bringing an end to a great ride as the PowerPak amazed everyone with its performance and every one going home after having a good day. Roy

hope the photos are bike related		hopefully the cup is for tea and the fuel for the bikes

Nick bending down saying I had one of these when I was a boy		The Stig and his new Puch

James taking the lead on his Honda Melody		too fast for the camera again

John on his runabout at Killerton House		it’s not your eyes that are out of focus so don’t panic

John Rowe having a great time		Ambrose doing his road safety no no

waiting for the two Johns at Killerton		Des James & John Glanvill

Stan & John Rowe		Roy & Ambrose

no idea what they are up to		love the coat Des

Des on his way home

Leiston Final Fling October 18th, 2009
Eleven NACC members, one new member and no less than five Day members assembled at the Leiston Long Shop Museum to mark the end of their season with the traditional "Final Fling" event. After a good chat - and a warm Pedaler welcome to our latest recruit Barry Lewis who has a very nice Mobylette AND a NSU Quickly being prepared for next year; but who had to resort to his trusty Honda C90 for his first Pedaler experience, we also welcomed Day members: Valerie Dearsley - Yamaha Jog, Charlie Ridgeon - Honda C100, Mike Rolph - Velocette LE, "Nod" Rolph - Raleigh Runabout and Tommy Bailey - Honda C90 and hope that they might take the plunge and join us on full memberships next year- we had a good look around each other machines before we were led out by our organiser for the day -Mark Gibb - for the ride out to the Poachers Pocket for lunch, where yet again we enjoyed another tasty meal ( at this rate we will be able to write our own Pub Grub guide for Norfolk and Suffolk !). Our resident recovery driver Richard Layton was a late arrival at the pub due to going "off piste " but he still had sufficeient time to enjoy his Rabbit Pie ! We then headed back to the Museum where we were able to veiw the other exhibits on display including "Old Peculiar " and NO we were not referring to Terry !! Our thanks to Mark for organising another great day and to the Leiston Long Shop Museum for allowing us to be part of their day, and finally to all our loyal members for turning in such great numbers as you all do for every event. Our last event of the year will be the "Not The Hangover" Run from Ringland Swan on December 27th.

Dave Watson went all the way to Swindon to buy this Honda PC50 that has been converted to Battery Coil Ignition		another great display of NACC machines

We allow day members to bring along their everyday machines such as Val's Yamaha Jog but what a disgraceful way to treat a Honda C90 and a Runabout !		Dave Arnott explains the attractions of NACC machines

Every got to the Poachers Pocket safely		But there was still plenty to talk about

This is what you have to do if your Runabout stand breaks !		This Runabout's stand looks like it is on its way out as well !

Colin's Honda Novio has the Handlebars set in a racy position !		Dave's NVT Easy Rider always creates much discussion

Rod and his Honda PF50MR2 would have won the furthest ridden award if we had thought of having one to present !		Mike Rolph's nice LE fitted in well with our machines

Mark's standard Ariel 3 was parked in a prime position		Old Peculiar (Bet thought it would be a picture of Terry Keable !)

Headcorn Airfield Rally 27 September 2009
Headcorn is developing into a two-day event as the years roll by and when I arrived mid-morning on the Saturday there were already two motorhomes there and three riders about to set off for a scratch run to a local car museum. The Booth Collection of Morgan Cars housed at Falstaff Antiques in Rolvenden proved to be a winner with Mike, Renate and Terry, three microcar as well as cyclemotor enthusiasts, but they failed to keep the owner, Chris Booth, distracted long enough to liberate one. Back at the airfield I'd pitched the tent on the back of the car, my new home-from-home following the sale of the camper van. The sale was inspired by the realisation of its' limitations caused by my upgrade to Partner and Family 1.1 (available in all good divorce courts running Windows Vista Professional) and plans are already afoot to acquire a caravan for future family holidays, something that was always denied me under the old regime, the excuse being that "we're too young for a caravan!" The Gill brothers arrived en masse but regrettably sans microlight as the nights are drawing in and there wouldn't have been enough daylight for William to fly home safely. We welcomed a couple of new members, non-riders but with interesting vehicles - one a Husky kit car made of a Ford Escort and several sheets of 8 x 4 MDF. The other was a UMM Alter, a Portuguese ex-military 4x4 with Peugeot and Jeep underpinnings. Somehow a rather smart Rolls Royce sneaked in under the radar but there was no sign of a bike trailer attached to it and no oily rags or two-stroke oil on the seats so we assumed he wasn't one of us. Also in the car park was a home-chopped Austin A35, an open-topper with no sign of a hood. Other members arriving were the Rutledges with the Mini Motor and Daves Arnott and Watson fresh from Norfolk via Kempton Park autojumble as was Ian McGregor, arriving later in the day. Dave Casper called in on the way home from a break in Normandy. Two hot-air balloons provided entertainment as they were unloaded and readied for take-off. One was up and away in double-quick time but the other struggled under the weight of a generously-proportioned lady who required a helping shove from three blokes to pour her into the basket. There's never a fork-lift truck around when you need one, is there? Headcorn on a fine Saturday is always buzzing with activity and a stunt plane kept the crowds pleased while parachutists floated from the sky - some landing more accurately than others who faced a long walk back to base. There was an exotic Russian aircraft being put through its' paces and several microlights, too. Marvellous free entertainment. At the end of the day the pilot of the parachute plane was given his head and buzzed the tower and the car park before landing for a final time. Noisy sod. A chill descended in the evening and we headed for Wings bar, a very friendly establishment housed in one of the old wartime buildings still standing on the site. Ian spotted the piano and gave it a good work-out in spite of it needing a good tune-up. Fed and watered, it was back to the camp through the fog and into bed. Sunday morning didn't so much dawn as crept up on us. The airfield was shrouded in a blanket of fog and still cold. The morning held the promise of warmth to come, however, and as the fog cleared the airfield came to life. I met a terrified man in the car park, waiting for the balloon crew to arrive and whisk him and his wife to wherever the capricious winds would take them. He'd bought the flight for his wife's birthday and was regretting his decision. Bacon rolls and croissants from the Gill Field Kitchen fortified and warmed the early risers while other participants rolled in. Signing-on completed and membership cards inspected, 25 riders left the airfield, heading for lunch at the Wild Duck, Marden Thorn. Despite thorough route planning and each rider being in possession of detailed instructions and a map, it was a case of Follow the Poirier as my French trike led the field out of the car park. Ken was an early stopper on the La Française Diamant but he was collected by Richard Layton, kindly providing sweeper services in his camper. We caught up with them at the pub but not before another unscheduled stop caused by a carb full of water on the Poirier. It was going well until I lifted a rear wheel in a bit of enthusiastic cornering, presumably tipping several years' worth of condensation into the fuel pipe. It lost power on a very narrow back lane and held us up while I drained and washed out the float bowl. We were virtually the only customers at the Wild Duck, a very pleasant pub in the middle of nowhere. A nearby house that had featured on Grand Designs was a talking point and after lunch it was off to Brattle Farm Museum, a return visit by popular request. Brian and Anita, the owners, have been collecting farming bygones, tractors, cars and commercials since the seventies and his restorations are first class. Unfortunately Brian's health is in decline and his last planned restoration - a 1930s Trilox invalid carriage - was exhumed over a lorry chassis by the brute strength of several members of our party. Exploration of the site revealed Rolls-Royces, buses, fire engines, various commercials and horse-drawn carriages. Some showed evidence of current use and displayed valid tax discs. Renate Hele's RM6 snapped a throttle cable at the museum and completed the journey in the recovery van. Richard certainly had his work cut out and we were glad of his services. The return leg to the Airfield was another back-lane run, only crossing one major road. Unless, that is, you have problems with "TL into Ayleswade Lane BEFORE MAIN ROAD" and overshoot, completing the last two miles on a very busy A274. Memories of my National Rally error which found three of us on the southbound A1 surfaced but nobody died. Back at the airfield, more croissants were pressed on us by the Gill Brothers Catering Services as prizes were awarded to Dave Arnott (furthest travelled), Maurice Rogers (regular supporter) and Renate Hele (bike I'd most like to take home). This last prize was awarded despite the breakdown - just drop it round to my house next time you're passing please. So, to the riders - regulars and new faces whom we hope will become regulars - and support, a very big "thank you" for turning up and making the weekend a success. Nick Devonport September 2009

Balloon lift-off, but only just!		Keith Rutledge's Mini Motor

La Francaise Diamant		Michael Gill puts his back into it

Mike Hele's YB100		Ready for the run

Terry Day's Moto Morini		Topless A35

THE WORLD OF COUNTRYLIFE MUSEUM @ EXMOUTH NACC DEVON SECTION BIKE DISPLAY REPORT
I t was decided last year to have a display of a few bikes to fly the flag for the club at the World of Country Life vehicle rally organized by the Westcountry Classic Car Club. Over the last couple of months much interest was shown to have a club display which brought in 7 members displaying 12 bikes which gave us an impressive line up. On Friday The World of Country Life hit the national news headlines with the announcement that the centre had been close with an outbreak of the Ecoli bug in the children’s farm petting area. Gladly this was only to be a partial closure and with frantic work by the Westcountry Car Club in contacting entrants and the local media, word got around that the rally was still on for Sunday. Members and families had turned up in good time to sort and display our machines with James’s a little lost in Exmouth who arrived in good time. As I have mentioned before this is a terrific place for every one to come and look around, also one of the best kept and cleanest place’s around. The displays of country life and vintage vehicles including steam are all working with many going to shows in the area, all being restored to a top class condition. Those displaying bikes were Des & Irene, James, Roy, Terry (new member), John, Steve, with partners and friends. Bikes displayed were, Mobylette, Raleigh Runabout, 2 cyclemasters, Tomos, Excelsior Consort, Garelli, Francis Barnett Powerbike, NSU Quickly, PowerPak, Berini and Teagle. Look forward to the 19th September 2010, one for your diary, also a big thankyou to World of Country Life and West Country Car Club. Roy

Barford September 13th, 2009
A rather overcast sky welcomed the Pedalers to Barford Village Hall for our first visit to the Barford Fun Day, it was a bit windy as well and the NACC Gazebo nearly found its own way home before it was securely pegged down. The early arrivals soon set up the stand and put their bikes in line, then quickly rushed over to the Car Boot where there were many bargains on offer at recession beating prices, nearly everyone bought a few things and it made the day worthwhile for that alone. Other bikes soon arrived and were displayed, reaching a grand total of 16 machines in the line up. Someone turned up on a classic Japanese 2 stroke twin and added his machine to our line until he was (Politely) informed that the VJMC stand was just around the corner where they had 3 bikes on show !) As no road run route had been planned it was left to our well travelled Norfolk member Keith Ashby to take us for our ride around his part of the world, this worked out rather well as he took us on a lovely 25 mile ride along the River Wensum valley including going through a village named Fustyweed ! We stopped off in Lyng at the Fox and Goose for the customary pint and Sunday lunch before we headed back to the starting point to enjoy the other attractions available including a fantastic display by the Bawburgh Dog agility club. Whilst we were gone a few other NACC members visited the stand including Brian Spooner all the way from New Zealand ! - we knew our events were good but didn't realise members came from the other side of the world to see us ! Jock and Nathan Cross also put in an appearance but had also left before we got back as they were a bit cold having ridden in from Attleborough. The organisers were very pleased with our display and invited us back to next years event which will probably be held in May. Thanks to Keith for sorting out a great run for us and to Barrie and Jean Brasted for manning the stand whilst we were out "Pedalling " Our next event is the "Leiston Final Fling" on October 18th. Picture 1 : Mark Gibbs Hondas and Ariel 3 were some of the first bikes to arrive. Picture 2: Soon followed by Barries Raleighs Picture 3 : Mick Sudd's recently acquired Honda Camino, Carl's Sidecar, Deb's Fizzy and Le Mobchop were at the other end of the line Picture 4: Others including Roly's PC50, Dave's Nippy, Puch and NVT soon made the line up very impressive Picture 4: Others including Roly's PC50, Dave's Nippy, Puch and NVT soon made the line up very impressive Picture 5: Mick got talking to a VJMC member Picture 6: Keith's well travelled New Hudson Autocycle took pride of place amongst the usual suspects ! Picture 7: As usual Dave had a varied selection on show Picture 8: ... including this very nice BSA Winged Wheel Picture 9: The Pedalers take a break on a bridge over the River Wensum Picture 10: Don't those new East Coast Pedalers Reflective vests look the business !!! Picture 11: Our leader Keith tries to gee up the lads to continue on the run Picture 12: The sign at Fustyweed !! Picture 13: Mark just can't believe it Picture 14: Not another Fag break Roly ! Picture 15: Keith's New Hudson loaded up ready for the trip home. Picture 16: The Nippi showing how it was intended to be used, not sure what the car battery is there for though !! Picture 17 : I used to have just like that .... Picture 18: Mark's Ariel 3 (The original one, NOT with a Honda engine fitted ) attracted a lot of interest

Norfolk Gala Day September 6th, 2009
Another glorious day greeted the Pedalers as they made their way to the Norfolk Showground for the Norfolk Gala Day. Our pitch was easily spotted as Frank Brzeski had already parked his Ducati & Mini Motor Cyclemotors, and Barrie Brasted and his wife were already there having stayed overnight in their vintage Caravan, and their nice trio of Raleigh mopeds were also already on display. A good turn out especially from our Norfolk members ensured we had 24 machines on show, and if that wasn't enough the public were kept entertained by Terry Keable fixing his Motomite engine to his BSA paratroopers folding cycle and all the associated dramas that went with it; he did eventually succeed though and was seen riding the contraption around the car park area - we did have a whip round to buy him an Ice Cream to celebrate his achievement but the old boy scoffed it down before we could get a camera ! A really nice day was had by everyone, we were parked in-between the Triumph motorcycle club and The Christian Motorcycle Owners Club, both clubs were very friendly and showed interest in our machines, we had loads of Public interest too and a couple more machines should be on the way to us following on from conversations with those looking at our machines. The Public were seen taking loads of photographs of our varied display, Cyclemotors, Autocycles, Mopeds, Sports Moped, Sidecar, Electric cycle attachment unit, I don't really know where else you could see such a variety - one chap took a whole hour making his way down the line up of machines, taking photos of each and every machine as he went ! Even Dave Watson's pair of unrestored Norman Lido's still loaded on the trailer created much interest. Every one form schoolkids to OAPs were fascinated by our machines, but for me the highlight of the day was a sweet little old lady who was seen looking intently at Terrys Raleigh RM1 we got talking to her and she told us that she used to commute to work everyday on the same model in her working years, she never thought she would see one again, her husband had a Camera phone with him but didn't know how to use it, eventually thanks to Debbie the lady had her picture taken with the bike so she could show her relatives, she went home very happy and her last comment was " see you all here next year " To me that is what the NACC is all about, making people happy and putting smiles on people's faces. I went home a happy man after all the events of the day. Thanks to Frank for organising the pitch and entrance passes for us, also thanks to Barrie's wife for washing up the cups for us, and to Debs for once again keeping us fed and watered again. We now move on to Barford (also in Norfolk- who said the NACC was dead in this county ?) for their Funday this coming Sunday 13th September. Picture1: Derek Ashworth and Andy Speake made the long trip down to see us with their New Hudson Autocycles Picture 2: Frank had his Ducati and Minimotor there Picture 3: Martin Wikner bought along this nice Norman Nippy Picture 4 : Barrie had a nice trio of Raleigh mopeds on display Picture 5: Brian Lillys very nice Cyclemaster Picture 6: Old Clanky was there ! Picture 7: Terry was soon hard at it ! Picture 8: Look out your on Candid Camera ! Picture 9: With a little help from Andy Picture 10: he got it going ! Picture 11: this bit goes roundy, roundy, and smokey comes out here !! Picture 12: Some of the bikes lined up on display Picture 13: early arrivals take a close look at "Le Mobchop" Picture 14: The Daleks were there and we had no Sofa to hide behind .....

Harleston Fun Day August 31st, 2009
Once again Mick "Soapy" Sudds excelled himself again with an excellent venue complete with fine sunny weather. The Pedalers assembled early at the Recreation Ground with a total of 22 well turned out machines on display. A good sized crowd took a lot of interest in our machinery, a couple of young lads with a FS1M (who we had met previously whilst out on an Evening Run) and a DT50MX showed their faces and were allowed to add their machines to the line-up. At Midday 10 riders went out on a superb run around the Suffolk/Norfolk border lanes eventually ending up at The Hoxne Swan where we enjoyed a welcome pint and another good lunch. On our return to the Recreation Ground we were welcomed by a member of the public with a GYS Motamite Cycle attachment engine, the temptation was too much for Terry Keable and it was soon heading back to Aldeburgh, but a member of the Pedalers spotted another Challenge Anneka opportunity so the Gauntlet was thrown down ! ...... Firstly Dave Arnott was called in to assist Terry, but they had no joy, Colin Clover then had a go - again no success, the normally comeptent Ray Gibb then tried his best - again no joy ; so it was time to call in Anneka ! " remove the float bowl top " she said, "fill with fresh fuel" she then grabbed Carl's Mob Chop project bike and fired it up, TK then held the Motamite's flywheel against the rotating Mob Chops rear wheel and to everyone's amazement the GYS fired up !...... Thanks to Mick for a superb day, thanks to Debs and Michelle for making the tea, thanks to Ray, Colin and Keith Flood for looking after the stand whilst we were on the road run. We now look forward to the Norfolk Gala Day next weekend - could there be an episode 3 of Challenge Anneka?, you will have to keep watching this space. Picture1: Part of the machine line up Picture 2: More of the machine line up Picture 3: Even more bikes on display Picture 4: And some more ! Picture 5: An interested young member of the public trys Guys Puch Trike for size Picture 6: Dave's Raleigh Wisp Picture 7: The youngster's Yamaha FS1M Picture 8 : Some of the bikes outside "The Grapes" Picture 9: A lovely Suzuki FZ50 owned by Charles Cross Picture 10: An equally nice Yamaha QT50 ridden by Charles son Nathan Picture 11: More bikes outside the pub Picture 12: and the rest of them Picture 13: Pedalers enjoying what they do best ...EATING Picture 14: and some !! Picture 15: Terry and what else !! Picture 16: A nice Yamaha DT50MX on display (it is officially a Moped !) Picture 17: The GYS Motamite Picture 18: Dave arnott takes a look Picture 19: Colin Clover adds his opinion Picture 20: Your turn Mr Gibb Picture 21: Well it will fit IF we can get it running ! Picture 22: Time to call in ANNEKA ! Picture 23: Michelle on Mum's (Debs) FS1-E

NACC 2009 National Rally at Sacrewell Farm
The weather gods were definitely on our side this year, the sun shining on the righteous cyclemotorists gathered at Sacrewell for the annual get-together. Members started arriving on Friday night to make a weekend of it and there was a good handful present when I arrived at lunch time on Saturday with the Poirier strapped to the back of the Peugeot. I was tent camping once more, back to basics. Getting my priorities right, I checked my machine for fitness for purpose before pitching the tent. One machine that caught my eye was Peter Crowder's Cyclemaster with the engine mounted within the frame and driving the rear wheel via a series of chains and a 14-speed hub. I'll leave Peter to describe his machine in greater detail but suffice it to say that I couldn't master it, possible because I was all too aware of the chains thrashing round perilously close to my nether regions. There's also the distinct possibility of a hell of a belt to the inner thigh from the HT lead. Brave man, our Peter. There was an afternoon run to the Nene Valley Steam Railway, a few miles from the camp site. There are two ways of approaching the railway centre, one takes you along minor roads in relative safety, the other has you battling with the traffic on the A1. All well and good if you're in a vehicle able to keep up but not recommended for underpowered two-wheelers so the advice was "FOR F**S SAKE AVOID THE A1!". Taking the brown tourist signs to the railway, I found myself leading Roly and Dave down the A1, mercifully only for two junctions but a very scary experience. We recovered over an ice cream in the café before finding the safe route back and getting the kettle on. Machines changed hands and many riders swapped machines for test rides round the site. Saturday night saw us grouped around the bbq and sinking the odd jar or two and having a raffle for prizes donated by Classic Bike magazine, Morris Oils and Footman James. I was grateful for the anaesthetic effects of a bottle of wine because the ground beneath my tent was very firm! Sunday was the main event and a field of some thirty-plus bikes were placed under starter's orders by John Lipscomb. The first casualty occurred before we got off the grass when one of the chains on Peter's Cyclemaster let go. This was soon fixed and he didn't have long to wait before his next problem, a puncture. Nevertheless the machine flew around the course through the countryside to the lunch stop at Rutland Water. Brian Norton had discovered that he didn't have enough hands to keep an unruly route holder in check and to operate his bike at the same time and had collided with Sylvia on a bend, knocking her off. Other casualties of a mechanical nature included Luke Booth's Levis-powered trade bike. The Poirier's performance fell off due to a sticking rear brake but made it back to the site. Thanks to John Aston for driving the course several times looking for waifs, strays and casualties and to John Redding for planning the route. It was a great weekend with a good turn-out under blue skies and a hot sun. What more can a man ask for? Nick Devonport* August 2009

A bargain, just needs tlc		Another_one joins Eddie Dewe's collection

Cairns Mocyc seeks new home		Carl's latest victim

Health and Safety - how not to do it!		Looking for that elusive part!

Sylvia Norton's Show and Shine
Further photos of the weekend are on Dave Wat's Flickr site here

Devon Section Powderam club stand
I nearly called this one The Wet & Windy One 2 but decided the weather was not quite so bad as last year but bordering on being very close. We started the weekend off on the Thursday with John Rowe and son Justin with Steve Hall and me to cut the grass ready for setting up on Friday with many new and old members offering there help in setting up the sand with John’s bright yellow Citreon H camper van taking pride of place as club HQ with our marquee as the grub hut. Friday evening came along, me, John and Steve left on our road run to Dawlish and back via Dawlish Warren with Justin on his push bike amazingly keeping up the pace. Steve had a bit of a problem on his Quickly and that was probably down to too much oil in the petrol with a lot of pedalling for him on the way back, I gave him a break near the end as he disappeared on my Honda with a smile on his face. Sadly James couldn’t make the run as his jolly old Honda Acty van engine gave up the ghost on Thursday afternoon which left him unable to bring along all his bikes, he road his Mobylette down on Friday but that gave up on Friday afternoon. Saturday came along and the bikes were set up with all the information sheets being sorted the show was opened, there was a slow start from the public but things livened up as time went on, this was probably due to the bad weather forecast for the day putting them off. Lucky the rain stayed off until late in the afternoon and it never stopped until early in the morning, thankfully we had the marquee to see the evening out. About ten o’clock all the bikes took our place with us getting very wet again as per last year, John and Justin (our security men) had to tie everything down as things got worse near midnight, thankyou to them both. Sunday did not look promising as it was not a good start but things improved and we had a good day talking to people about our bikes and passing out membership forms, hopefully we will see some new people for next year. There was a tremendous response from everyone at the end of the show to take down the club stand and pack up ready for next year, a passer by was grabbed and everyone gave him their cameras to take a group photo to finish off the day. Thankyou to you all for bringing along the food, refreshments, bikes (25) and enthusiasm for the week end. Bikes on display, Francis Barnett Powerbike x 2, Cyclemaster x 2, Raleigh RM6, Garelli Euromoped, Mobylette AV41, Victoria Deluxe Vicky, Ambassador, New Hudson (swan neck), Velo Solex 3800 and 3300, Moto Guzzi Trotter, Powerpak, Cyclaid, Cymota, Honda Novio, Mini Motor, Teagle, Berini cyclemotor, James autocycle, Quickly S2 23, Honda Express, Mosquito, Motobecane X1L

Cheerfull chappies	Don't think the dog wants to see the bikes

Polish	Friday view to Exmouth

Jeff trying the bottle trick again	Joe showing off his rare Ambassador

Looking good	More polish

Much admired line up	Even more polish

Some of our weekend revelers	Stan he's the man

Sunrise Saturday morning	We start them young in Devon

Terry's Ultimate Sundae Run August 9th, 2009
A good selection of members and machines turned up at Wickham Market on a glorious sunny day for Terry's Ultimate Sundae Run, a good turn out of Norfolk folk - including Frank - as well as the usual Suffolk crowd; but one Norfolk member thought he had turned up at the wrong event as there was only one (Roly's ) PC50 present !! Unfortunately Terry was unable to ride a machine as his broken foot has not yet healed, he was offered and tried Dave Watson's Nippi trike but declined ! So it was left to local man Brian Barley to lead us out on the route, after a bit of confusion at the Easton Farm Park turn off, it was decided that Carl would go ahead at every main turning to direct the riders on the route, this worked well until whilst waiting for Frank he missed one junction and unbeknown to both Frank and Carl the others had decided to go a longer route which was not on Terry's direction sheet !! So the Cucciolo and Puch Grand Prix arrived at the Hungry Horse in Claydon several minutes behind the main pack. A hearty meal and a particularly good pint were enjoyed by one and all, and Terry and Frank had a small ice cream for good measure. We left the pub as one group, but this time Mick Sudds took charge and led the way, the lure of Ice Cream proved too much for Terry however so an unscheduled stop at Woodbridge Riverside Ice Cream parlour was made, after some time we then made the short trip back to Wickham Market accompanied by the melodic sounds of Frank's rear spokes snapping every few hundred yards. Many thanks for the Breakdown recovery service provided by Terry Keable and Richard Layton. Riders and Machines were: Sharon Wikner - Monkey Bike, Debbie Doy - FS1-E, Martin Wikner - Monkey Bike, Brian Barley - Tomos, Mark Gibb - Honda C50L, Mick Sudds - Honda C50LAE, Frank Brzeski - Ducati Cucciolo, Roland Scarce - Honda PC50, Dave Watson - Nippi Trike. Carl Squirrell - Puch Grand Prix. Picture 1: Puch Grand Prix and PC50 waiting for the off. Picture 2: " You should buy a Honda Frank, they don't break spoke you know " Picture 3: Sharon & Martins Monkey bikes all ready to go. Picture 4: Terry tries Dave's Wheelchair for size Picture 5: "you're NOT getting me into that thing !" Picture 6: Roly and Mark having a laugh, Brian wondering if the joke is on him ? Picture 7: The Norfolk contingent enjoying Suffolk hospitality Picture 8: Debs and Roly enjoying the sunshine . whilst Mark & Dave listen intently to Frank's ramblings ! Picture 9: Tucking in at the Hungry Horse Picture 10: Pedalers bikes in the Hungry Horse Car Park Picture 11: Nippi & Fizzy in the car park Picture 12: Tomos flanked by a trio of Hondas Picture 13: The Sundae challenge is ON ! Picture 14: Uncle Brian telling Niece Debbie to behave ! Picture 15: Debs keeping her distance from Frank ! Picture 16: Terry showing Debs how to eat Ice Cream ! Picture 17: BMW trying to steal the mopeds thunder Picture 18: Sports mopeds in the Woodbridge bike park.

South West Lincs Section Run 19 July 2009
The run was from the Royal Oak pub in Long Bennington near Newark to the Bubblecar Museum at Byards Leap near Cranwell. Lunch was taken at the Byards Leap cafe. The machines attracted the attention of many visitors to the cafe, particularly Carl Squirrel's Honda PC and sidecar. Riders then visited the museum to remind themselves of the transport options for the motorist on a budget in the 50's and 60's. The Mini did for them all. All the best David McKenny

East Coast Pedalers Travelling Roadshow
July 12th saw the East Coast Pedalers travelling roadshow make their way to Nedging Hall for a superb event organised by our oh so youthful Mick 'Soapy' Sudds. The Pedalers plus a member from Wiltshire - Well Done Dennis Iles ! - brought along a good selection of machines for the interested public to view. At midday the riders set off on a run to Buxhall Granary and Museum whilst the partners viewed the magnificent grounds and gardens of Nedging Hall. A relatively trouble free ride there apart from Dave Watson's Puch losing power, but this was soon resolved with the help of the Museum's curator and his airline. Lots to see at the Museum and Colin Clover amazingly found an information board featuring some of his relatives. A bit quicker ride back with Dave's bike now up to full speed, thebikes were put back on display and the rest of the afternoon was spent chatting to the interested public about our chosen machines. Many thanks to Mick for organising another great NACC event. Picture 1: Part of the Display Picture 2: Debbie and Daphne discuss FS1-Es (or maybe cake recipes !) Picture 3: More bikes on show Picture 4: "Sign em up Dave " Picture 5 : The Sudbury contingent snacking at Buxhall Picture 6 : Colin & Debs getting a round in Picture 7: Dave sorts out the Puch's carbuettor Picture 8: Colin finds his relatives - really it's true ! Picture 9: A vespa Trike in the Museum it says a 600cc Single Cylinder 2 stroke - put that it your Cyclemotor ! Picture 10: exhibits awaiting cyclemotors ? Picture 11: Home made Combine Harvester Picture 12: That's where my spare plugs went ! Picture 13: Honda C100 on display at Nedging

Thames Valley Section Odiham Bash
C YCLEMOTOR A-GO-GO " GIVE THEM N.A.C.C.MEMBERSHIP FORMS INSTEAD OF NATIONAL HEALTH PRESCRIPTIONS " was the cry,and that sentiment is easy to understand as along with V.M.C.C. Cyclemotor runs the N.AC.C offer the most relaxed and friendly way to spend a day , and yes these runs are therapeutic, flattening the furrowed brow , easing the angst and smile inducement are all provided free . This was the Thames Valley Groups 11th Odiham run and it was as enjoyable as the previous 10 . Never yearning to be the biggest event on the calendar but just providing a pretty route , decent pub , two exquisite hand crafted trophies and a riders free draw prize to make your parts wilt , and so it was . 28 machines took part including such desirables as Vincent Firefly , Itom Tourist , Motamite , Nassetti Pellegrino and Mini motor . A full report will appear in the next issue of Buzzing . Thanks to all who came,the riders and their mates for making it such a nice day. Safe riding Colin .

Hacheston Bygones and Classic Vehicle Display
June 28th saw the East Coast Pedalers meet up at the Hacheston Bygones and Classic Vehicle Display. 15 NACC members brought along 23 machines to make an impressive display, we had machines of all types ranging from Luke Booth's Levis, right through to Mark Gibb's Ariel 3 / Honda hybrid. 8 members decided to brave the heat and venture out on a 19 mile road run whilst the rest of us stayed on site to answer the many questions that were put forward by the interested public. No major casualities on the road run - there was one but you will have to wait for the report in Buzzing to find out who ! At the end of the day the event organisers held a raffle and the East Coast Pedalers did very well winning many prizes especially Roly whose tickets got pulled out 4 times ! Another great day many thanks to everyone who helped make it a success, we now look forward to the next one at Nedging on July 12th which is a new venue for us but it is sure to be good as Mick Sudds is organising it !! Picture 1 An impressive line up of three wheelers Picture 2 Puch Grand Prix and Yamaha FS1-E take centre stage Picture 3 Billy leads them out on the Run Picture 4 NSU Quickly and Raleigh Wisp Picture 5 Line up of machines Picture 6 Machines on display Picture 7 Mark and Brian look on with interest Picture 8 Guy poses with his Puch Maxi Trike Picture 9 Guys sets off for home

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