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East Coast Pedalers Leiston Final Fling Report October 24th
F irstly apologies for the lateness in getting this report on the website (it's not Dolly's fault honestly !) but once again we have moved house twice this year (so far !) and what with removal operations and the delay in getting the Broadband connected Moped business has had to ride Pillion for a while. But I did get time to attend an excellent day at the Final Fling at the Leiston Long Shop Museum on October 24th once again superbly organised by Mark Gibb and his family. Many members rode into the event including three (fool) hardy riders from Clacton, Dave Watson had added to his collection by collecting machines from nearby Kelsale on his way down, two Mini Motors and a Power Pack were soon fighting for space in his van alongside his New Hudson. A lovely run out to the lunch stop at Friston Chequers taking in the coastal resorts of Thorpeness and Aldeburgh was enjoyed by all as was the fine meal at the pub. Dave (I love Hondas) Watson couldn't persuade his New Hudson to join in so jumped on Mark's spare PC50 for the run. A short run back to base to view the many exhibits on display and all to soon it was time to head for home in the hope of dodging the rain showers. Once again Mark Gibb together with help from his family organised another great day at Leiston Long Shop Museum to help the curators of the Museum celebrate the end of another successful year . Despite the inclement weather there was yet another fantastic of machines and riders, so much so that we filled up our allocated display area and had to have some machines on display further away. Most of the members had ridden their bikes to the event and special mention must be made of three riders who rode all the way in from Clacton on Sea - a distance of nearly 50 miles - so well done to Clacton Stalwarts Richard Layton, John Gates and Carl Elbey we hope you had a safe (and Dry) ride home... Mark had planned another new route for the road run, as we set off from the Museum Dave Watson couldn't get his New Hudson to fire, he did his usual trick of dissappearing down a (Downhill) side road in an effort to get it started, as usual he wasn't noticed ; fortunately Terry Keable realised and set off back to find him; and as Terry knew the route he was able to guide Dave round the route after he had headed back and grabbed Mark's spare Honda PC50. We all enjoyed a lovely ride along the coast through Thorpeness and then onto to Aldeburgh - past the infamous "Scallop" sculpture ! the many walkers were highly amused by the group of middle aged bikers on their mopeds. All too soon we were at Friston Chequers where the food was served up amazingly quickly, so much so that Dick was already tucking into to his Sunday lunch before most of us had entered the pub. Needless to say yet another fine meal and enjoyable pint were devoured and we were soon heading back to the Long Shop to view the many exhibits including Dave Watsons vanload among which there were two Mini Motors and a Power Pack that he collected on the way - we don't know how he does it, he snapped these up for a derisory price right under the noses of us Suffolk members ! to say we were envious was an understatement !!! The looming rainclouds meant that the members who had ridden to the event were understandably keen to head back but the members who had vanned or trailered their machines upheld NACC honour and hung on until to the end of the day. Our grateful thanks to Mark and his helpers for a great day, Mark feels that we may have "outgrown" this event at least in this format so may have something different lined up for next year, but he is not letting on what he has in mind just yet !! Riders and Machines: Mark Gibb - Honda PC50, Terry Keable - Honda Camino, Guy Bolton - Puch Zorplan Trike, Dave Arnott - Mobylette 51V, Colin Clover - James, Brian Barley - Tomos A3M, Mat Ireland - Puch MS50, Steven Cobb - Yamaha XT350, Dick Layton - Yamaha T80, Mick Ritchie - Yamaha V50P, Dave Watson - New Hudson, Carl Squirrell - Honda Novio, John Gates - NSU Quickly, Carl Elbey - Raleigh RM11, Keith Ashby - Austin A35. Day members: Jim Davies - Yamaha V50P, David Parker - Yamaha FS1-E. Statics: Mark - Hondas PC50, NC50K1, Mobylette 50V, Dave Arnott - Raleigh Wisp, Terry - GYS Motamite, Colin - Sun, Excelsior, Dave Watson - Mini Motors, Powerpak, Gimson. (no doubt he had others but we aren't going to mention them in the light of his recent purchases on "our patch" !!!! )

North Wilts section Autumn run from the Red Bull Inn Malmesbury October 17th 2010.

Our last run with a good turnout of 10 people and 9 bikes. A pillion rider for the first time! Very special thanks to Clive and Anne who called to join us on their way to Mid Wales for a holiday. Two non members ,I hope you both join soon and we see you again. One of the unusual bikes was a 1985 Honda H100 with 62000 miles on the clock, not bad for a small 2 stroke. David Benns Norman was able to overtake everyone, it is not often we see these. No breakdowns I am pleased to say.

Riders were as follows:-
Dennis Iles - NSU Quickly, Rod - Western Puch Monza, Geoff Brooks - James Comet, David Skinner - Mobylette AV50, Alan Burton - Honda NC 50, Clive and Anne Fletcher- Piaggio MP3, David Benn - Norman 98cc, John Mockett - Honda H100, John Hembrough - Mobylette.
Sweeper Car - Richard Woodbridge

Many thanks to all
Richard Woodbridge

Headcorn Airfield Run 2010
A less than encouraging weather forecast did little to deter the regulars and some new faces at this year's Headcorn run. Four campers of various shapes and sizes were on site when I arrived on the Saturday and we were joined by a steady stream of day visitors and overnighters throughout the day. The wind made life interesting for the parachutists and the light aircraft taking off and landing seemed to be enjoying the challenge, too. Hot air ballooning was a casualty of the weather, though, a pity as the sight of them never fails to draw a crowd. Another casualty was Durham John's Puch Maxi which broke a newly-fitted freewheel and his Batavus which seemed to be in need of a replacement condenser. Field engineering involving car parts and tape got it going satisfactorily again. I parked the Mitsubago camper with the pop top facing the wind and prepared the Poirier for the short run to Jean Hammond's micro car collection at Hawkenbury. I thought I ought to keep the Saturday run short - after all, you never know when someone's going to turn up with an Ariel Three! Jean was happy to allow us free rein in the Bubble Shed and asks me to pass on her thanks for the generosity of the visitors towards the upkeep of the museum. Following a gentle wander up Headcorn high street it was back to the airfield for supper, drinks and a showing of the DVD of last year's event in the mobile canteen of the Gill Brothers which had been converted into a cinema for the evening. A pint in the Wings Bar was washed down with the speciality of the Gill canteen, a strong Irish coffee. Few of us had trouble sleeping that night despite the wind tearing across the open airfield. Sunday morning brought more riders out to defy the elements for a ride through the Kentish countryside to The Chequers at Goudhurst where the host made us very welcome in his very pleasantly refurbished pub. Continuing on a bit of A road to Cranbrook, we were given a fascinating tour of the Union Mill, one of the last operational windmills in the area and run towards the end of its' life by a co-operative of creditors when the last sole owner and miller found that he couldn't make ends meet. The Mill still grinds corn for sale in the on-site shop but has scaled down milling as this is now the end of the visitor season. The guide made full use of Blake Yeomans who was set to gainful employment in the demonstrations of milling practices of years gone by. The heavens opened as we left Cranbrook for the homeward leg but our spirits were less dampened than our clothing. The rain got in through my storm suit, leaving a very embarrassing patch down my leg - it's where the water seeps in through the zip, honestly - and sitting in a puddle of what I hope was more rain, although it's difficult to tell at my age. A brief prize-giving ended the day with Durham John picking up the award for the furthest travelled and for not bringing an Ariel Three, a cup to the Brothers Gill for their regular attendance and consistent provision of apple pie and Irish coffee, Hero of the Day was Steve Watkin who rode down from Bromley on his AV89 with all his gear and faced a very wet trip home - all on a bike that I'd sold him - and medals went to Blake, the youngest participant on the pillion of his Dad's nicely turned-out Lambretta and to Chris Mercer who struggled with poor starting on his Solex - one of several to join us this year - but made it back to base. Runners & riders: Dave Arnott - Mobylette 51V, Luke Booth - BSA Beagle, Dave Casper - Italjet, John Dainty - Batavus, Terry Day - AJW, Nick Devonport - Poirier MS6, Clive & Ann Fletcher - Piaggio Runner, Michael Gill - Pashley bicycle, Robert Gill - Puch Mini Maxi, William Gill - Raleigh Runabout, Geoff Hills - Raleigh Runabout, Peter Jones - Velosolex, Mike Hele - Honda Dream 50, Dick Layton - Yamaha Townmate, Chris Mercer - Velosolex, Ian McGregor - Honda PC50, John Redding - Puch VS50, Keith Rutledge - Trojan Mini Motor combination, Paul Ryan - Norman Nippy, Carl Squirrel - Honda Novio, Ken Standen - La Française Diamant, Ian Trelease - Velosolex 3800, Steve Watkin - Mobylette AV89, David Wickens - Puch Maxi, Martin Wickner - Derny, Sharon Wickner - Phillips Panda, Robert & Blake Yeomans - Lambretta LD.

John checks Brenda's exhaust	John Redding prepares for his dotage

Keith Rutledge's Mini Motor combination	Michael Gill on bicycle

Not sure what's going on here!	Still going then!

Terry Day's AJW	Where does the spark plug go

Windmill model	Winnowing machine

North Wilts run from The Prince of Wales Wootton Bassett - 26th September 2010

A very cold day which I think must have put some people off. A new route from Dennis & Jenny of 38 miles which we cut short by 5 miles due to the cold. At 10.30 am we thought we would have to call it off as only Dennis was there, and then Rod Western turned up with his lovely Puch Monza. A few minutes later John Ewart arrived with Mr Stanford ( a new rider to us ) and this was enough to say lets go! Mr Stanford had just acquired a lovely Peugeot Vogue in stunning white which is spite of being 19 years old looked like new! A bit of a mystery here as the log book says it is a Fiat, can anyone tell us why please?

Riders were as follows:- Dennis iles NSU Quickly Rod Western Puch Monza John Ewart Honda SS90 Mr V Stanford Peugeot Vogue
Thanks to all for attending Richard Woodbridge

The Thames Valley 13th Silchester Saunter 2010
A few of the 41 machines that buzzed their way through another successful Saunter . More details in the next edition of your Fave Mag. Submitted by Colin King, Photographs by Robert Hummerstone

Norfolk Gala Day 2010
A bright summers day welcomed us to the Royal Norfolk Showground for our annual visit to the Norfolk Gala Day. Barrie Brasted had kindly taken over the organisation of the East Coast Pedalers stand at this prestigious event and he did a grand job including negotiating for a much larger display area; the pitch originally allocated would have been far too small - we had 26 machines on display ! Barrie had also marked out the display area and also organised the parking for our vehicles. With this being a purely static event there were a great many previously unseen machines owned by NACC members; including Trevor Seymour's Gericke SP50S - a make unheard of by the rest of the Pedalers. Barry Lewis brought along two unrestored Raleighs which will no doubt be fully refurbished to the same standard as his Mobylette V50 - a machine previously owned by his late father - which was also on display. Raleighs were even more popular than Honda PC50s with other examples being exhibitted by Janet Brasted, Barry Brasted & Harvey Spencer. To add a more modern theme we had four 1970s Sports Mopeds on show, Tony Chapman had brought along his immaculate Yamahas SS50 and FS1EDX all the way up from Essex, Debs had her FS1-E and Carl had his Puch Grand Prix on show which were interesting the 40 somethings amongst the public. Further variety was provided by Barrie's three wheeled Honda Stream and Cyclemaster, Rod Fryatt's folding Di Blasis - one complete and one without an engine ! - , Peter Barwell's off road Motobecane SP44TT, Dave Watson's New Hudson Autocycle and Berini. As well as our bikes there were many others on display and loads of other attractions including a Moto X Display Team, Classic Cars, Trucks and Buses, Autojumble, Craft Stalls, Live Music so there was plenty for the Pedaler members to see and do when it wasn't there turn to man the NACC stand. Another resounding success for the Pedalers section, special thanks to Barrie and Janet for all their efforts in organising the day for us and to Tony for spending so much time speaking to the public on our behalf whilst the rest of us went "walkabout " ! Exhibitors: Debbie Doy - Yamaha FS1-E, Tony Chapman - Yamaha SS50 & FS1EDX, Dave Watson - New Hudson, Honda PC50 & Berini, Harvey Spencer - Raleigh Runabout, Gill Spencer - Honda PC50, Barrie Brasted - Cyclemaster, Honda Stream, Raleigh RM6, Janet Brasted - Raleigh RM11, Gary & Tracy Garrett - Honda PC50, Peter Barwell - Motobecane SP4TT, Trevour Seymour - Gericke SP50S & Mobylette, Rod Fryatt - 2 x Di Blasis's, Barry Lewis - Mobylette V50 & 2 x Raleigh Runabouts, Carl Squirrell - Puch Grand Prix, Honda PC50 + Sidecar, "Le Mobchop "

NACC National Rally 2010
A BIG thank-you to all the team from South Staffs for having organised a brilliant weekend National Rally at Old Wulfrunians Rugby Club for us; from signing-on with Liz and the fab info sheets/goodies/local attractions in a black handbag(!), the under-cover bike shed, the Saturday newspaper of your choice delivered to your door in time for breakfast (yes really!), vast amount of camping room on the rugby pitch, full English cooked breakfasts in the clubhouse, a great run to Ironbridge, fabulous Saturday night dinner with superbly-cooked roast pork, excellent service from the waiters/waitresses, luscious barmaids behing a well-stocked bar, great sun-drenched run out to Cosford museum on Sunday........ absolutely superb organisation of everything. Can we do it again next year please??

Riders assemble, l to r, Josie Stanley, Dave Casper, Jim Reynolds & John Aston, Bob Jeffcoat & Bob Terry engrossed in a phone call	John Aston gives journalist Jim Reynolds instruction on operating a James autocycle

Arrival at Ironbridge carpark, very wet but not cold	What it’s all about, the right crowd and no crowding…

Nick Devonport mends the punctured Moto Graziella front tyre that put him in the hedge and split his trousers and knee- see duct-tape patch. Mike Heale assists	Recycling of Pugh spares

Long technical discussions took place	Saturday night dinner- Bob Terry addresses the troops. Just look at the length of that bar….

Sunday run out to Cosford, the sun shone and a Teagle came out.	More of what runs are all about, this time in the sun

Pedalers at Norfolk Market Town's Annual Funday
August Bank Holiday Monday saw the Pedalers once again set up their stall at the Harleston Recreation Ground for the Norfolk Market Town's Annual Funday. A nice lie in as it was a local event for most, but even so there were several Pedalers there when I arrived on Debbies Yamaha FS1-E ( no use of the "works van" this weekend so we was restricted as to how many machines we could bring, I had planned to bring the "Scary Sidecar" that had recently completed the Side to Side Run but "Her indoors" expressed an interest in not only having her bike on display but also doing the Road Run, so we compromised and she followed along in the car with the "Track Spare" Novio on the Bike Rack, so that we would both have a machine to ride on what is always a good road run. Terry was already there and having lined up his Camino Sport was sussing out where the best Ice Creams would be ! ;the organiser of the Nedging Bi-annual event -Marshall Gooderham- had brought along two very nice machines; an ex GPO Bsa Bantam and a superb James, Dick was there with his Yamaha T80 Townmate, Colin soon added his recently completed Sun to the line up, Kent Visitors Clive and Ann signed up for a temporary Day membership and added their very interesting Piaggio MP3 three-wheeler to the line of ever increasing machines - I bet Dave didn't refer to that as "Scary" ! Rod rode in from Oulton Broad on his Mobylette, Roly brought his PC50 on his bike rack, Dave brought along his usual van-load this time it carried a New Hudson, a Moby similiar to Rod's and his Side to Side PC50. MIck had switched allegiance from his Normal to what was to be the only Puch there that day. Two well engineered Trikes - one VW powered the other a Kawasaki Z1300 engined machine - joined our line-up, the riders were very scarily dressed so we didn't object ! but they turned out to be very friendly and even let Terry have a sit on one of their machines. All too soon it was time to set off on the Road Run that Mick "Soapy" Sudds had organised, not wishing to rest on his laurels he had planned yet another route this time to Stradbroke White Hart where we had hoped to meet Amanda Donahue as she is rumoured to have a home nearby and sometimes frequents the local pubs, it was a bit cold so we doubted whether she would be in her Castaway costume but we could dream anyway !!! A very pleasant run followed, we had packed loads of tools as Dave chose to ride his New Hudson, but to his credit it performed very well, he was so pleased that he parked in the middle of the dining area so that we could all marvel at his mechanical abilities ! A very tasty lunch was enjoyed by all, Rod spotted a Walnut Tree and had hoped to fill his pockets but the fruits of the tree were not quite ready for picking just yet - expect to see him return in a few weeks time ! We then returned to base camp where the sun had brought out many members of the public who were looking at the remaining machines on display, once we had returned our machines to the line up they had much more to interest them and as usual there were a lot of people of a "certain age " drooling over Deb's Fizzy ( wish I hadn't brought it now !). There was lots to see and do, we were treated to a line dancing display, a fine young Rock Band, lots of stalls to get a bargain or two, and we were treated to an excellent flypast by the Red Arrows - far to quick to catch on Camera - and a WW2 prop driven aeroplane. All in all a fantastic day and our big thanks go to Soapy for organising everything for us, and to Marshall and Colin for looking after the stand whilst we were out on the Road Run. Only a few days now to the next event on September 5th at the Norfolk Gala Day at the Royal Norfolk Showground -- see you there ? Riders: Mick "Soap" Sudds - Puch Maxi, Debbie Doy - Yamaha FS1-E, Rod Fryatt - Mobylette, Dave Watson - New Hudson, Roly Scarce - Honda PC50, Richard Layton - Yamaha T80, Terry Keable - Honda Camino Sport, Clive & Ann Fletcher - Piaggio MP3, Carl Squirrell - Honda Novio. Statics: Marshall Gooderham - BSA Bantam, James Lightweight, Colin Clover - Sun lightweight, Dave Watson - Honda PC50, Mobylette.

South West Lincolnshire Section, Sunday 18th July 2010.
The route was from the Royal Oak pub at Long Bennington to the Bubble car museum at Byards Leap near Cranwell RAF station. Unfortunately the Bubble car museum has relocated. Initially we were told it had gone to Scotland, but later this was amended to "near Boston" (the one in Lincolnshire it is assumed).

Dog looks on with interest and Alan bows his head	Line up

Man leaps off moped	Riders are getting younger

Vince rides out

DEVON SECTION POWDERHAM CLUB STAND & CHIP SHOP RUN. 10TH 11TH JULY 2010
Record entries for the club stand for many years with 17 members and families booked in, including some coming down from Wales for the weekend, also for years "lots of sunshine". We had 31 bikes booked in with 27 bikes on display with a good range of machines from a Sinclair Zeta to an Excelsior Consort. It all started Thursday evening with our team of grass cutters and us arriving just as they were finishing the hard work, not that I was going to do anything anyway (down to one crutch now and just starting to walk again). Not sure that John Glanvill and Steve should be racing lawnmowers though, thank you to Steve, John Rowe & (son) Justin, John Glanvill, Theresa and James for all the help. This in itself was a good evening with our now security team lighting there barbeque later that night with me & Theresa staying late into the evening eating their food. Friday saw us arriving late again as normal lately with many people waiting for us as we had all the club props etc for the stand; they soon had the van cleared and happily setting things up (me pointing with my crutch to where things were to go). I did leave the roof of our gazebo home though, leaving some to go back again to look for it. Time soon arrived for our chip shop run on the bikes with John G, John R, Steve, James and me with Justin on his push bike joining us for part of the ride. I was sort of able to ride my Novio by now, with help in the initial starting of the bike but not sure how I would get on especially on the dirt track out of the showground. John R now with his Trotter running well but not previously getting past the 4mile marker, done well in completing the route after the work put into the bike. We normally have some of our riders that go there own way and this ride proved the norm with John G & Steve taking the return route on the way out, meeting up at Dawlish for the photo call. With the chip shop coming into view at Starcross we parked up and piled into the chip shop for our now famous fish and chip supper. We had not much problems with bikes but John G was having a lot of trouble with starting his Runabout, but after starting it again there and us shooting off he had stalled and couldn't restart the bike. Sadly John was unknowingly left behind and pedalled his bike back, sorry about this John it shouldn't have happened, next year we will see if anyone will do a back up trailer. Saturday and Sunday the display was put on and again many offered there help in sorting out the displays for the weekend, sun still shining. The show needed this good weather we were having after previous years of poor weather, the stand was busy a good deal of the time and some new members were signed up with one renewing his after rejoining last year. Good to have so many members entered with many old faces coming back to meet up again and good to be able to talk to people about our bikes offering help & advice when possible. This is also a social event for us and proved to be good fun once again, with John R, Justin & Steve looking after the bikes again over the weekend. Sunday night was soon hear and the stand was soon completely down, I think there was more people there helping than bikes on display at times. Too many to thank for the organizing and helping with the weekend so thankyou to you all once again. Justin though needs a special mention for his enthusiasm to offer help when needed without being asked and when I needed help at times, he loves his ride out with us on his bicycle and how he keeps up and eats so much I will never know. Well done.

Breakfast photo call	Chips won’t be long

Don’t miss this next year	Chip shop ride

Gazebo plan study	Go, false start

Grass cutting crew	I want a green buggy

John shows Trotter to John	Justin looks for the throttle

Lympstone over the Exe	Now how does it work

Rob had one when a boy, got one again now	Some of the crew at work

DEVON SECTION BUZZING TO BICKLEIGH 6th JUNE 2010
My first club ride of the year not on my bike but in the front passenger seat of the camper and back up trailer, Des at the helm, Irene & Theresa in the comfy seats to the rear. No problem with the bike apart from not being able to ride it with two crutches, with breaking my leg on April fools day it was just not going to be. Thankyou to Des, Irene & everyone else for not letting me do anything "could get use to it though" also the currant bun for looking down on us for the day. The day started off with some risk assessment in my drive and thinking some riders may not wish to fall the four foot to the path below. John Rowe arrived with his VeloSolex after a disappointing time trying to sort out his Moto Guzzi Trotter with Steve & son-in-law Peter with both Steve's Quicklys. Mike coming from Dorset with his Honda and David Benn coming from Salisbury with his Norman which was a fair way to come to meet up with us and of coarse James on his Mobylette. John & Margaret were unable to come early and would meet us at Bickleigh for the ride home. The ride started with the obligatory photo call with me trying to take photos on me crutches on the opposite side of the roads not realizing the batteries had fallen out in the drive beforehand. James took the lead with no idea where he was going apart from some pointing of fingers from the camper to the general direction of the route. Things went well for some miles with us at the rear and hoping James was going the right way and he did for a while, good job David was able to go and catch him going the wrong way again (seems to becoming one of his habits). Sadly John Rowe had problems with the Velosolex and was recovered to the trailer, joining Irene & Theresa in the rear of the camper. At Bickleigh it was good to catch up with Matthew at the Devon Railway Centre where we used to display a load of our bikes; he also mentioned we were welcome anytime in the future. After a meal at the Fisherman's Cot, with some enjoying their packed lunch and the ladies shopping at Bickleigh Mill James took the lead Home. John & Margaret had caught up with us when we arrived there and took up the rear, we new James would be alright as when he goes wandering it's always in the direction of home. I think everything must have gone well on the way home as we only caught up with everyone near the end of the ride. Most were able to stay for some time in the garden with many a bike story told, thankyou to Margaret & Theresa for sorting out the refreshments and food. Roy

Hope the ropes ok	James David John Roy Peter Steve Des

What’s that under the helmet	View from the camper 1

View from the camper 2	Velosolex must be heavy

End of Johns ride	Natter at railway centre

Fisherman’s Cot	High teas

July 11th 2010 East Coast Pedalers Display and Road Run at Ufford Bygones Rally
A blistering hot day at Ufford for our return to this event after a two year gap. Brian Barley had organised everything at very short notice after we were let down by the organisers of our original event on this date. The majority of the East Coast Pedalers rode in to the event on their machines, and their machines were added to the few that were either vanned or trailered to the venue. Tony Chapman had brought his superb Yamaha SS50 - the forerunner to the FS1-E - all the way up from Essex for us to oogle at, he must have been impressed by the East Coast Pedaler set up as he soon filled in his membership form and handed over his money to join the many other like minded eccentrics that make up the NACC Ltd.. As there was so much to see and do at the Rally, an executive decision was made to forego the planned road run - it was too hot anyway ! We were going to see if we could get Dave's Berini running, but despite the fact that the new Gazebo is far bigger than our previous one, the desire to get out from under the sun meant it was constantly full of bodies so we couldn't get a bike under there ! There was a Mobylette for sale on one of the stalls, but at £300 it was still there at the end of the day, Guy got the bargain of the day though - a Propane Gas Blowtorch complete with full gas bottle for £5 !! Once again everyone had a great time, our next event will be Terry's Summer Evening Run on July 21st, then we have a couple of weks break before we tackle our "Side to Side" run from Ness Point to St.David's Head.

The 2010 Uttoxeter Show Couple of pictures of the club stand at this years Uttoxeter show.

East Coast Pedalers Waldingfield Report June 27th 2010
The hottest day of the year saw us gather at Great Waldingfield Village Hall for the first "Waldingfield Wander" road run. Geoff Daw, Alan & Maureen Bloys were there to welcome us with Tea, Coffee and home made refreshments, and despite the blistering hot weather, a minor football match going on somewhere in South Africa, a big local motorcycle show just down the road and a host of other things going on we still managed to get ten NACC members to brave the heat and take part in the superb run that our Sudbury hosts had organised. Some members had ridden their machines to the starting point including John Gates on his NSU Quickly and Brian Denver on his Honda 125 ( Puch Maxi waiting for parts ), who had rode in from Clacton, Trevor Seymour had ridden his Honda C70 in from Lavenham, Geoff had only a few hundred yards to ride, whilst the rest of us brought our machines in vans or on trailers. Geoff led us out on the run with Alan at the rear with Maureen and Daphne in the recovery vehicle there to pick up the casualities if required. A lovely ride through some very scenic roads followed although we did have a few hills to contend with ... there were plenty of nice views to enjoy and all too soon we were at the scheduled Lunch stop at Lamarsh lion, a tasty Lunch was enjoyed and we then made our way back to the village hall for yet more homemade cakes and very welcoming refreshing Elderflower cordial drinks. A great day and we thank Geoff, Alan and Mauren for all their hard work in getting this event established. Riders were: Val Dearsley - Yamaha QT50, Debbie Doy - Yamaha FS1-E, John Gates - NSU Quickly, Brian Denver - Honda CB125T, Geoff Daw - Garelli Bimatic, Alan Bloys - Moby AV76, Terry Keable - Honda PC50, Barry Lewis - Honda Camino, Trevor Seymour - Honda C70, Carl Squirrell - Honda PC50 + Sidecar.

THAMES VALLEY GROUP 12th ODIHAM RUN. JUNE 27 2010 Photographs by Robert Hummerstone .

AS IT WAS BUZZ. JUNE 26th 2010 at THE ROYAL OAK. VALE OF PEWSEY Photographs by Robert Hummerstone .

East Coast Pedalers East Coast Pedalers Breck Farm Report June 5th / 6th 2010
The second Breck Farm Camping Weekend held at Breck Farm Camp Site was very well attended and we had several members who travelled a long way to see what us East Coast Pedalers get up to. The drama started on Friday night when we had a phone call to say that John Dainty who had come down from Durham had broken the drivebelt on his Ariel 3 and could we find a replacement ? A few phone calls and we had one organised for delivery the following day - mind you as events turned out some of us wished that we hadn't been able to find one ! When the locals arrived on Saturday morning there were already many people there with their machines on display. Including our long distance travellers John, Harvey and Gill Spencer, Chris Saunders & Luke Booth who had camped Friday night along with Norfolk members Dave Arnott and Barrie and Janet Brasted. Our routemaster Keith Ashby arrived mid afternoon, unfortunately his normally reliable New Hudson had expired a few days earlier so he had booked the "Track Spare" Novio for the weekend, after a few minutes tution on the intricities of Japanese machinery he felt confident enough to lead us out on the Saturday "Slowped " run, as expected some weird and wonderful machines lined up for the off including: Luke's Bernadi Buzz, Dave Watson's Cyclemate ( a Cyclemaster engine in a Norman frame), Dave Arnott's Moby AV32, Mark Gibb on the Breck Farm Honda Express which was donated to us last year, John on the Ariel 3 with replacement belt fitted, and myself on "Le Mobchop" along with some more conventional machines such as Ray Gibb's Motobecane, Chris's James Autocycle, Barries Puch X50, Harvey' Raleigh RM8 Runabout, Gill's PC50. Keith led us out and we succesfully crossed the busy road just outside the campsite, and then the problems began ! Dave's Cyclemate played up and he disappeared down a downhill sideroad in an effort to get it started and was never seen again ! Next John's Ariel 3 stopped and took some persuading to get running again so a few of us got left behind, undaunted after a few minutes changing plugs and cleaning carburettor jets we got underway hoping to catch up the leading pack before the scheduled first stop at a very nice moated castle, we found our way there ok and had a good look around and were just about to leave when Keith and the others drew in ! apparently we had taken a shorter route hence our early arrival ! Eventually we again left as one group - minus Dave Watson of course - but again the Ariel 3 played up and I was summoned to get on it and make it go, John jumped onto the Mobchop and after much pedalling I persuaded the Ariel to get going, Mark also had problems with the Express which was smoking a lot but going nowhere fast, a large screwdriver was poked up its rear orifice and suddenly the Japanese horsepower was unleashed, Barrie had a few problems with the Puch but eventually that joined in the fun too, at the first opportunity I jumped off the Ariel 3 and John reluctantly took over the controls, but it played up throughout the run and I spent most of the run hanging the rear end of the tempermental 3 wheeler out on every corner as it only seemed to want to run flat out despite Dave's best efforts at keeping the jets clear, anyway John enjoyed himself riding the Mobchop despite it's lack of rear suspension. Eventually we made it back to the campsite to be greeted by Dave Watson who had returned there to get on his other machine - a New Hudson Autocycle - but that too played up so eventually he just gave up.... 15 miles in 3 hours ..... must be a record !!! Quote of the weekend from Mark Gibb "That was how NACC runs used to be " We just looked at him and walked off !!! Dave Arnott had organised a superb campfire and barbecue and thankfully we were able to enjoy better weather this year and a good time was had by everyone and we all laughed at what had happened on the first slowped run and hoped that with a bit more planning we can do it again next year. A large group of Harley riders pitched up next to us and we were expecting scenes reminiscent of the 60s Mods and Rockers riots on Brighton Beach in the 70s and half expected our bikes to end up on their campfire, but they were very friendly and mosy of them were asleep in their tents by 10.00pm !!!! Sunday dawned bright and Sunny and other members started to arrive, Brian Hastings with his lovely Bown Autocycle was an early arrival, closely followed by Barry and Val on their Honda Camino and Yamaha QT50, day member Gary Garett joined us on a Suzuki B100P. A plan was formed to ensure that we wouldn't get split up and once again Keith led us out, some machine swapping had been arranged as this was going to be a 30mile run, John wisely decided against using the Ariel 3 and blagged another outing on the Mobchop, Dave Watson rode Mark's Honda PC50, Dave Arnott was on his more modern Mobylette, Luke was on a Bantam engined BSA Beadle (A BSA Bagel ?), Mark was on a Mobylette, Ray on his NSU Quickly, whilst I had already arranged to use Roly's (Who couldn't make the event) PC50. Keith had devised a superb route taking in Blickling Hall ( we visited both the front and rear entrances) and other places of interest, Lunch was taken at Aldborough and then purely by chance we were invited to view a private collection of machines owned by the inventor of the Sidewinder leaning sidecar, we only encountered a brief shower and thankfully there were no machine problems, we did lose Barrie and Gary after they decided to head back early but we all returned safely back to the campsite. All in all a superb weekend, our visitors all enjoyed the weekend and we hope to se them at future events. Our thanks to Dave and Keith for organising everything for us all, and to everyone that turned up to support the event. Spare a thought for Mick "Soapy" Sudds though; he turned up at the campsite ten minutes after we had set off, spent a couple hours looking for us on the coastal roads (which we used last year ) and then gave up and rode hope and got drenched in the pouring rain !!!!!

AV32 first club run	Chris and Dave keeping warm

Dave's Norman cyclemate	Familiar view of Ariel carb

fettling mobchop	Honda Express

Luke clutch adjusting	Old Norfolk ruin

Spencers Raleigh RM8

The 2010 Coast To Coast Run Absolutely biting wind and rain. Seventy riders signed, 61 bikes.on the road. Large number of Cyclemasters and rather a lot of PC50s. Group of Fizzys, autocycles, two blokes from France, in fact lots and lots of bikes of every conceivable type travelling at various speeds strung out over many miles. Grumpy sighted at various points with his bike in bits - who would have thought you could hear a mad Yorkshireman by the side of the road swearing from the inside of a Honda Civic going past at 60 mph with the windows closed and the radio on! By the first stop the the wind had dropped and the sun was nearly visible - looks to be the biggest C to C yet - what a joy.

See the Recent Runs from 2010 Part 2

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