Autumn run 091022

 

12 riders set off from their homes and met up at Jonsey’s cafe at Winkleigh for the sections Autumn run, it had been organised by Cliff but due to family commitments he was unable to lead us on the day so good old Chris stepped in and did a grand job. It was interesting to see a few other motorcycle clubs meeting at Jonesey’s at the same time, seems this is becoming a popular venue.

We set off with Chris in the lead and yours truly bringing up the rear and on time. Chris lead us through Winkleigh where we turned off toward Hatherleigh. There then followed an excellent ride around west Devon. Interestingly, we passed through a few villages which were ‘Sampford’ something, so I looked up the meaning to find it means ‘Sandy Ford’.

Lunch was taken at the Union Inn in Stibb Cross and after lunch, two of our riders made for home being close by, the remainding 9 of us set off arriving at Torrington common for the end of the ride, very enjoyable.

Now our next run is on the 2nd of November and be warned, this is a mid week run, a Wednesday in fact. Thanks to Cliff for the route and to Chris for leading.

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 Sadly I must report that Bill Rowcliffe, a long serving member and indeed former treasurer of our section for around 30 years, has passed away, he was one of the very earliest members of our section who owned and rode many early girder fork bikes and was very keen that the section ran at least one girder fork only run every year. Bill’s funeral will be on November 5th at 1100 in Nomansland chapel, there is not an organised bike following of the coffin and parking is a bit tight.

3 Tors report

 

Thanks to Andy for the photos and write up in my absence due to Covid.

3 Tors run 250922

 Tony has a hankering to revisit this old Devon section run on the 25th Sep starting at Torrington common at 0830, the difference this time is that I don’t think we will be trekking to the top of each Tor!, come along if you are free and fancy it.

 

End of summer run 110922

 

The weather was promised to be dry all day for this our end of summer run, and as Ian was organising and leading this run, we all knew we would have a good trip around Dartmoor. 8 riders arrived at the Whiddon down services for todays run and after a briefing, we set off on time with Ian in the lead and yours truly at the rear. Since there were only 8 of us, we decided not to use the drop off method which is our norm but would keep an eye out in our mirrors for the next man.

Ian lead us toward Mortonhampstead then on to Bovey Tracy where we set off on to the moor. We saw Haytor and Buckland where Ian slowed us to see the Church clock which has an unusual dial having letters instead of figures spelling out the words ‘my dear Mother’, we also saw the last cottage to be built on the moor, then on passing Holne and a reservoir which I think was Venford before arriving at Princeton for lunch at the old Police station cafe.

The afternoon was extended a bit as the weather was so good on the way back to Whiddon down where we ended the run. Thanks to Ian for an excellent days riding, now do come to the AGM on Thursday as we have some serious work to do.

Davidstow War Museum Run

Seven riders braved the heat and traffic for a very enjoyable ride to the Cornish War Museum at Deavidstow. The traffic was not as bad as anticipated and we cracked along at a good pace, although  the Bude turn off was rather busy. The lunch stop at Otterham Station Cafe was adequate for our needs plus we were able to all sit together.  

The military museum proved well worth a visit and on a cooler day would have entertained us longer as we only saw a small section. Perhaps another visit next year. 

Thanks go to Pete for organising and leading the run and for the photos which show the bikes parked at the museum.

 

 Next run is the End of Summer run on Sept 11th which starts at Widdon Down Services.

Our Evening meet for August 22nd has been moved to th King Arms Winkleigh.

Fish and chips due Wednesday 27th July

 Chris has drawn my attention to a change in the Welcome fryers hours of business, it seems that they do no longer open on a Wednesday so our fish and chip meet will have to be cancelled unfortunately.