Below is the report published in the September 2024 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in July 2024
“In the summertime when the weather is high, …”, well we won’t be doing a ton or a ton twenty-five, but the Sunday branch ride-outs have been speeding along many a lane. So if you’d like to ride with other enthusiasts get in touch with Collin, the Runs Coordinator.
Our summer barbecue took place in mid-July and thankfully we were blessed with a fine evening. I hope everyone enjoyed the food, they seemed to as everything was consumed, I promise there’ll be more “long dogs” next year. With great raffle prizes for a lucky few, the evening concluded with the Steve Butcher Trophy for Best Branch Member’s Bike. Awarded to Brice Haines and his impressive 1938/39 5T Speed Twin, chosen by the current holder of the trophy, Jim Biggs.
The last Saturday of July saw a few branch members cruising off to Calne, Wiltshire, for the “Largest free-to-attend motorcycle event in Europe”. I had been to this event many years ago, but it’s huge and takes over the whole town (the last time I had seen a town taken over by bikes was the Guzzi centenary celebrations in Mandello Del Lario). With bands performing, food vendors, trade and club stands dotted around the town it’s a fantastic event. If you’ve never been put it on your bucket list for next year.
Finally, we’re having a bike-meet at the BCSA on Saturday 28th September. As usual, all marques and models will be most welcome.
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