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. 

Evening meet and club night w/c 180722

 A busy week for the Devon section began with a warm evening meet at The Anchor Inn at Exebridge. Due to various commitments, sickness and Nick having a puncture only 5 miles short of the Anchor, we were but few, however, a new member, Simon, attended and told us about his 1928 Zenith 172cc two stroke which he is running in at the moment, he even brought literature about it, we hope to see this unusual bike at a future event.

Thursdays club night was listed as 'members 10 minute talk ''my bikes''. Cliff kicked off with tales of Hondas past and so we progressed around the table with some of those present telling their own stories, this was all very interesting and produced information which we all learnt from. It was agreed that these 10 minute talks could continue next month for those who were away due to sickness and those who needed to better prepare their notes.

Now we have our AGM on September 15th and we have a few adjustments we need help with, Chris has been our secretary for 10 years and has been very good in the role, however, he would like someone else to take over, so we do need someone to come forward, also, I have now been Chairman twice and would like someone to take on this role so please come to the AGM and see if you can help out, as you know, a section cannot run without a secretary or Chairman.

 Our next run is on August 14th where we meet at the Atlantic village, ( now called Affinity Devon shopping outlet ), for a run to the Davidstow war museum. I hope you are making use of your bikes and getting used to new ones acquired and we will see a good turn out on the 14th.

On such a fine day weatherwise it was a bit disappointing to only have 7 riders start what turned out to be a very goods days motorcycling.

Starting at Jonesey's cafe Winkleigh, Ian led us south to North Tawton where we turned right and on to Sandford Courtney then left to reach Okehampton. Whilst stopped at the fuel station above Okehampton Gordon began to feel unwell and decided to return home. I contacted him after the run when he said he was feeling much better. Down to 6 we pressed on towards Lewdown before left through Chillaton and Gunnislake to the lunch stop at Kitt Hill where, being a Sunday, the usual gathering of  motorcyclists was was in full swing.

After lunch Ian took us back via Launceston and Halwill Junction to the finish at Winkleigh. 

This Run was quite a long one and made all the more enjoyable for taking us to places that we have not been before. Thanks to Ian for planning and leading a grand day out. 

vening meet Chittlehampton 200622

 

13 people rode to the Bell Inn at Chittlehampton Monday evening in excellent weather, to have a meet up and chinwag. We who arrived early, were treated to the view of a horse pulling a cart with a number of people on board. Ian, our newest member, was there enjoying the sunshine, welcome to the section mate. Tony arrived on a very nice BSA Thunderbolt and announced that he has also purchased an MV, WOW!.

These evening meets allow people with smaller engined machines to ride to the meet without any concern of having to ‘keep up’, also a chance to test your bike after some work prior to joining an organised run.

Last Thursdays club night saw the running of a film which covered the 

Latter years of the BSA, Triumph and Norton empire, we have all seen 

Evidence of this period but this particular film was very interesting to say the least.

Now our next run is 10th July from Jonesy’s cafe at Winkleigh which will be lead by Ian who always gives us an interesting ride, hope to see you there folks.

Venue change 200622

 It has been necessary to change the venue for the evening meet on the 20th which will now be at the Bell Inn at Chittlehampton, also the club night this week on the 16th will NOT be skittles again it will be a film on British classic motorcycles. Hope to see you there folks.

Ray's memorial run 120622

 

10 riders, one pillion and 3 well wishers met at Morrisons in Tiverton for this memorial run for Ray who was a stalwart of the Devon section almost since it's inception, fulfilling the role of secretary for over 30 years. we were pleased that Ray's son Graham could come along, riding with his wife Liz, down from Swindon especially.

I explained that this run would be in 3 parts, the first I would lead to a lunch stop at Whiddon down services then Graham would lead us to where Ray's ashes were scattered, there we would have a toast and a

reminisce. a third part would be that we would go back to the waterside cafe at Bow for a coffee if anyone wished.

I lead out on time at 1100, with Ian and Andy agreeing to do back marker duties, in what promised to be a good weather day. The route was out of Tiverton on the Witheridge road before turning off to Thelbridge and on to Black Dog. From there, the route was through Morchard Bishop to Morchard road where I had warned to take care crossing the A377. A trip through Down St Mary lead us to another tricky junction out on to the A3072 where I had to ask the marker to see people out. A left turn in Bow took us on to Spreyton then on to Whiddon Down, on arrival we found that Andy was missing and it was found that his clutch cable had parted so he was awaiting recovery, ( he has let me know that he arrived back OK though the big lorry that arrived did expect a TR6 car not a TR6 motorbike!.

After lunch at the Hog and Hedge, Graham lead us to Moretonhampstead and up on to Mardon Down where we all parked up and had a wee tot of Ray's favourite as a toast supplied by Graham and Liz cheers!.

From Mardon Down, Graham and Liz left us to make their long way back whilst we made for Bow dropping off North Devon guys on the way. Once at Bow, we remaining three had a grand cup of coffee and appreciated another great day, riding our bikes in good company.

Thanks to all who helped to make this a memorable event and commiserations to Andy and to those section members who would have been on the run were it not for illness. It was nice to see Bill Rowciffe, ( Ray's cousin ), at the start to see us off .

Next ride out is June 20th an evening meet at the Exeter Inn Chittlehamholt but do keep an eye on this blog for any changes, next run is July 10th from Jonseys cafe at Winkleigh, please attend as Ian is leading and always gives us a great run.