Ten Branch members met up on a Sunday morning for a ride to the Renegade Brewery in Yattendon for a late breakfast in the cafe. Some then went on to the Bell Inn at Aldworth. Here are some photos of the ride.
Ride to Yattendon – May 26
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Spring Bring & Buy Sale -2026
Last year we held a Bring & Buy sale in the summer in addition to our popular January Bring & Buy Sale. It was a great success, so we have have decided to do it again this year, but a little earlier in the year this time.
So on Thursday 21 May 2026, we will have a bring and buy (aka autojumble) sale for motorcycle related stuff at the BCSA at our Thursday club night, from 8pm to 10pm. So if you have any: motorcycle clothing, parts, tools, accessories or books that you no longer want, bring them along.
Just turn up with your stuff and lay it out on a table in the bar or on the lawn in front of the building and see if anyone wants to buy it.
Or just come along and browse through what is on offer. You might just grab a bargain.
Food, drink and endless chat about motorbikes is also on offer as on all other Thursday club nights.
See here for photos of our Bring & Buy Sale in January 2026.
Summer BBQ – 2 July 26
We’ll be having a BBQ on Thursday 2 July 2026 for Branch members and their guests instead of the usual weekly club night starting at 7.30pm. It will be held outside at the BCSA where we normally meet. There will be a small charge per head per serving for BBQ food. Drinks will be served and paid for at the bar as usual.
There will be no subs collected on the night.
We will hold a raffle with some fabulous prizes to be won.
During the evening, we will judge all the members bikes that are brought along, and we will present the Steve Butcher Memorial trophy for the Best Branch Members Bike to the owner of the best bike there. If you want to be in with a chance of winning this prestigious award, come to the BBQ on a bike.
See here for some photos of last year’s event.
The Old Bike Gathering – 2026
The Old Bike Gathering, also referred to as the Old Motorcycle Gathering) is 0ur show for old bikes. It will be held this year on Sunday the 28 June 2026 at the Burghfield Community Sports Association (BCSA), James Lane, Burghfield, RG 30 3RS from 11am to 4pm. This is near to junction 11 of the M4 and is where we hold our Thursday evening club nights. Click here to see the venue on a map.
This show is for all bikes classed as “Historic” vehicles by the DVLA, which currently means bikes manufactured before 1986. The show is open to all marques, but bikes must be ridden to the show. Prizes will be awarded for Best Foreign, Best British and Best Triumph as well as Best in Show.
There is no entry charge.
If you don’t have an old motorcycle, you can still come along on a modern bike. Just leave it in the car park while you look at the old bikes on the lawn.
A wide range of food and drink will be on sale at the bar.
A collection will be taken for Blood Bikes, which is a charity which uses volunteer bikers to deliver vital suppliers like blood to hospitals. See here for more information about Blood Bikes.
Click here to see pictures from our Old Bike Gathering in 2025 or read this article from Nacelle Magazine about it.
See the following flyer about the show that you can download, print and share.
Bike Meet Photos – April 26
We had a cracking start to the year with our first Lunchtime Bike Meet of 2026 on Saturday. The weather was dry, warm and sunny and we had a good turnout with a great collection of bikes on the lawn. The bar was open, hot food was on sale and the picnic tables were out with music playing in the background. Don’t stop us now, ’cause we’re having a good time. Lets hope for more sunny weather for a great summer out on our bikes. See some photos of the event below.
Below is a short video that we made of the event and is on our YouTube channel.
Below is a longer video taken by a visitor for his YouTube channel. It refers to the meet incorrectly as the The Old Motorcycle Gathering, but that is our show for old bikes and will be coming on the Sunday 28 June 2026, where we award prizes for the best bikes in various categories. There were no prizes for this event and it was open to all bikes. Easy mistake to make though, because there were a lot of old bikes there and some were of show winning standard. Take a look.
Nacelle Report – May 26
Below is the report published in the May 2026 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in March 2026
You may have noticed that Steelie has got his feet well and truly under the table with some great ride-outs each week since he took over the role of Runs Co-ordinator. I hope all those attending said runs are having a good time.
Mid-week rides are also going great. Were you one of the lucky ones to see The Flying Scotsman at Alresford? It looked like you missed a fine day if you didn’t.
Were you at the BCSA when John Bottomley did his presentation on “The evolution of the motorcycle”? It looked like a pretty full house, but I’m sure that there’d have been room for a small one! The committee tries to keep everyone engaged throughout the year, hence presentations, quizzes, etc. But if you have any ideas for a Thursday evening, especially during the “off-season”, please discuss it with any member of the committee.
A couple of reminders now, hopefully you’ll be reading this before our Spring meet on Saturday 25th April at the BCSA. So let that be a prompt for you to turn out and meet with like minded people, all are welcome, yes even BSA riders.
Later in May, Thursday 21st, we have another Bring & Buy sale at the BCSA on a normal club night. Anything motorcycle related please and you could either turn that unwanted article into cash, perhaps pick up a bargain or even both!
Failing that, it’s up to you to drag a bike out, from winter storage perhaps, and just ride. They won’t ride their selves…
Ride fast and safe.
Bibendum
For Sale: Triumph Tiger 1956
FOR SALE 1956 TRIUMPH TIGER T110 650 This machine was purchased three years ago at a cost of £8,150 after it had undergone an extensive restoration. it is offered for sale at a more reasonable price to reflect the current market and i would consider the first sensible cash offer over £5,000 or indeed a swap or part exchange for a more modern machine.
Please contact the owner FRANK 07730970337 if interested
This bike is offered for sale by the owner and responsibility for any resulting transaction is solely a matter between the owner and the buyer. Berkshire TOMCC accepts no responsibility for this.
Ride to Lasham – Apr 26
Dry weather on a Sunday brought out 12 Branch members on a run to the Cafe at Lasham Gliding Society airfield near Alton.
Below is a photo of the 12 riders setting off from 3 Mile Cross and another photo of them in the Lasham car park.
Bulldog Opener – 2026 – photos
We had a great day attending Bulldog Triumph’s Opener event. We had our gazebo there in the car park as usual, Bulldog put on a cracking show with the Barbarian Grill, coffee, pastries and of course, the amazing range of new and used Triumph motorcycles for sale. See below for some photos of the event.
Lunchtime Bike Meet – 25 April 2026
We are having a Lunchtime Bike Meet on Saturday 15 April 2026 from 11am to 4pm at the BCSA. It’s a great opportunity to meet other riders, see their bikes and have lunch and a drink . All motorcycles and riders are welcome.
Hot food and drink will be on sale in the club house and the bar will be open.
A collection will be taken for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance, which is a charity which brings emergency hospital level care by land or air to people in the local area to give them the best chance when the worst happens.
See here for details of the venue.
See here for pictures from last year’s Spring Lunchtime Bike Meet.
Here is a flyer for the event. Feel free to pass this on to other bikers in the area who might be interested.
