Easter run 16/04/23

 

Lunch at Withypool

It was Ian’s job to set the standard for this our first run of the year, 15 riders turned up at the Riverside caravan park South Molton for a coffee and chat before the run, how did he do?, read on!. After a briefing, we set off with Ian obviously in the lead and t’other Ian and yours truly covering the back. We turned right out of the site and made for North Molton, from there we had a good mornings ride around the lower edges of the moor stopping for lunch at Withypool where we found the cafe open and doing a grand trade.

Whilst at the cafe, more bikes turned up from the Exeter club and we 

found they were leaving Withypool on the same road as our route so being gentlemen!, we let them go off first before following. Ian led us to Lanacre bridge where a stop for photos happened. A tricky few turns and lanes were followed, which was clearly Ian’s check that we were wide awake for the 2023 season. The  run finished when we came to the main road so that the northerners and those of us from the south could begin our treks home. So how did he do?, great run, good start for the Devons section 2023 calendar, thanks Ian and well done everyone for the good discipline on the drop offs, now don’t forget club night this Thursday where I hope we can start 2023 with better attendance to, then we have an evening ride to the Red Lion in Chulmleigh on the 25th April, and the next run which is May 14th from Quince honey farm, see you there folks. 

The year starts

 A few of our intrepid number joined for impromptu run on Tuesday 21st February ending at joneses cafe at Winkleigh so the 2023 season has got off to an early start so it’s a reminder to us to finish the fettling of our steeds and get ready for the run season which will begin on April 16th from the riverside camping park just off the link road at South Molton. There may be other impromptu runs before then so keep an eye out on the facebook page or emails or what’s app for information.

Devon section calendar 2023

 

Sad news

 Saturday saw the funeral of another of our long serving members, the third such in the last two months, this time it was John Trible, his funeral was at the Church of all Saints in Bradford and it was clear that he was much loved and admired as the Church was packed. Mike, Ian, Graham, Michael and others rode their bikes as outriders to the hearse and were much appreciated. Keith and I drove to the Church and Brian and others also travelled. Members will remember from conversations with John that he was a famous scramble rider, a farmer, a pilot ( he had his own aircraft in a hanger at the farm ), as well as being a strong club run supporter.

The previous Saturday had been the funeral of a long serving member of our section, Bill Rowcliffe, Bill took on the treasurer roll in 1986 and stayed in that roll until 2009. He was very keen on pre tele motorbikes and looked forward to the girder fork runs. Tony, Keith and Brian made it to Bills funeral, some others of us being laid low for bugs and illness, Tony I understand travelled on his bike to the funeral though no official bike support was requested, well done Tony.

Films will be shown on Thursday at the club night, so come along.

Next run 2nd November

 

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.

news

 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.