Evening pub meet August 2025

 A lazy summer evening was spent shooting the breeze at The Cyder Presse, Weare Gifford.  Ian’s Harley, wearing its new outfit, looked resplendent in the evening sun and Pete surprised us with his new-found skill in avant-garde photography.

North Cornwall Run, August 2025

 The heat wave Pete ordered for his North Cornwall Run arrived right on cue.  Setting off from Torrington Common we had a brisk run down to Bude where Ian, our very own traffic manager, stopped the traffic for our line to pass safely through a busy junction.  Then it was off to Widemouth Bay for coffee and a spot of paddling (or at least the thought of it!).  Our Cornish incursion continued through Crackington Haven, Boscastle and Tintagel before lunching at the Highway 39 Café.  Then it was a swift run north back to home territory but not before some rehydration (courtesy of Pete and his mate Ernie) at the London Inn, Kilkhampton.  Thanks to Pete for making a fine day out.

West Devon Borders Run, July 2025

A small but perfectly formed group of Devon’s finest ambassadors went on an important diplomatic mission to meet with the Cornwall Massif (aka Section) for Dave Beacham’s West Devon Borders Run, starting from Strawberry Fields, Lifton.  Ian’s nicely rebuilt BSA A10 was allegedly running-in but despite that and a bit of smoke from the right pot, he led us out at a cracking pace on the run down.  As usual we were heavily outnumbered by the Cornish delegation but we enjoyed their company on a great blend of roads, lovely Devon border landscapes and a relaxing lunch at Lydford.  Thanks go to Dave B for leading the big wing so efficiently and for making a fine day out.

Evening meet 170725

 

8 riders arrived on a decent night at the Bell in Chittlehampton for our July ride and meet. Two treats were in store, firstly, the sight of the two Sunbeams we have heard so much about over the last months looking just wonderful and making a great fore scene for our second treat being the sight of Morris men dancing on the road just outside the inn. Great night as usual, next run is July 27th at Strawberry fields farm shop Liftonfarmshop for a 1030 start.

Evening pub meet June 2025

 

Global warming clearly doesn’t suit everyone so it was just a select few of us that enjoyed a fine June evening at the Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt.  The food and service were first rate.  

Our Chairman Cliff was proudly sporting a nice new BMW which he claimed to have purchased on special request from his wife, although we had the feeling he wasn’t exactly forced into it!

Ray Rowcliffe memorial run 080625

 

8 riders met up at Jonsey’s cafe for this years Ray Rowcliffe memorial run. The weather was dry and the temperature was promised to be just right for the duration of the run. Today, it was Ian B who had laid on the route and was due to lead us through the lanes of West Devon and Cornwall.

I think at this point I will have a real moan about the state of our roads, the potholes we were constantly trying to evade ( not always successfully!), make our highways and byways look like something you would see in a third class country.

We set off on time and headed off to Dolton, there then followed many little villages and hamlets even passing through the likes of Monkokehampton, Hatherleigh and Bratten Clovelly before arriving at Kit hill cafe for lunch.

After lunch, Ian lead us back to Hatherleigh for our end of run and the long run home.

Thanks to Ian for the route and to John and Cliff for back marker duties, now don’t forget there is an evening meet at the Exeter inn in Chittlehamholt on the 19th and our West borders run on the 27th July.

Evening ride out 220525

 

Five riders found their way to the Lymington arms Wembworthy for this months ride out and meet up. The weather was nice and dry but I did find the low sun to be a nuisance when, despite wearing sunglasses, I lost site of the road a few times because of it, still shouldn’t complain!.

Nice to see Cliff on his Puch and Ian on his newly acquired Suzuki, but it wasn’t all foreign as the Norton and Pete’s Velo can still turn heads. The world was put right of course and everyone seemed to enjoy the event.

Next event will be on June 8th to meet at Jonsey’s café for Ian B’s run.