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Last ride of 2025

Our last ride of the 2025 was on Sunday 28th December. It was cold, but not freezing, overcast so there was no blinding sun, and the roads were dry and the leaf sludge on much of the roads earlier in the month had been washed away and the roads were dry. Ideal winter riding conditions in fact. Collin led the ride and he had picked some great twisty roads with very little traffic through beautiful countryside. We ended up at the Court Hill Centre Cafe on the Ridgeway new Wantage for hot drinks and food before another enjoyable ride back home. Here are some photos. What a way to end a great year of riding.

Nacelle Report – Jan 26

Below is the report published in the January 2026 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in November 2026

 By now many members will have, sensibly, tucked up their pride and joy for the winter.  Carefully cleaning and servicing the machines in readiness for the coming season.  However, those who need to ride, continue to scratch that itch.  So if you feel inclined on a dry, bright, winter’s day check out the branch WhatsApp Runs group for forthcoming destinations.  That said, I’ve opted for warmer climes for a few weeks, but can’t wait to get back to cold/damp/wet/slippery conditions!

  One recent ride took the group to CTL (Cherry Tree Lane) in the Cotswolds.  A very interesting establishment, part cafe, motor/m’cycle sales and museum.  So if you’re ever in the Cirencester area, look them up, you won’t be disappointed.

Good job covering up the Suzuki sign at CTL, Cirencester!  Robbie obscuring the Triumph, though

The following Thursday club night saw the event of the “off-season”, Bob’s quiz.  Although I was absent, Bob assured me that everyone had had a most marvellous time.  The questions, as per normal, were challenging and thought provoking.  Thanks must go to Bob for the time and patience in not only compiling questions, but also providing the prizes.  Just one thing, that question about the biker gang in “The Wild One”; there were two gangs, not just the Black Rebels, there were the Beetles as well… Just pointing that out for a friend!

Bob Cromwell, quizmaster extraordinaire at the BCSA
Proud winners of Bob’s Quiz

Looking forward to the 15th January and the winter Bring & Buy/Swapmeet at the BCSA.  It’s a great opportunity to unload some unwanted motorcycle related parts, accessories and apparel or to snap up some bargains.  Hope you can make it.

Ride fast and safe.

Bibendum

Xmas Buffet 25 – Photos

Despite torrential rain and multiple road closures, we were only slightly down on expected numbers with just under 50 turning out for the Christmas buffet on the last Thursday before Christmas. “Tasty Bun” provided a cracking buffet of party food with both old favourites like “pigs in blankets” and mince pies with new additions like pizza slices and samosa’s. We also had cracking raffle with some great prizes. See below for some photos of the night.

Nacelle Report – Dec 25

Below is the report published in the December 2025 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in October 2025

“From the dew-soaked hedge creeps a crawly caterpillar and breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured yellow, yes, yes, yes…”. (Credit to Ray Davies)  Autumn is well and truly here.  However, we’re a hardy bunch (well some of us are) at Berkshire and weekly ride-outs continue apace, so why not join us and blow some cobwebs out of those hard to reach places.

A cold autumn day’s ride to Britain’s fastest race-track for a dozen members

Early in October we rode to the Rawles Motorsport open-day in Upper Froyle.  High quality restorers of Austin “Big” Healeys, fantastic cars with accompanying prices of full resto’s (>£100K).  Mr Wobbly led us on an enjoyable bucolic route to the middle of Hampshire, although some may say it was a bit of a peregrination…

Ride-out to Rawles Motorsport, unbelievably, some members were even on Triumphs!

I hope you didn’t miss Mick Bennett’s engrossing presentation on riding Route 66.  Although the tour took place over 2 decades ago, his photographic odyssey and description of issues that the group overcame, in their 4,000+ mile trip, remain relevant today and hopefully inspired attendees to be more adventurous.  The old adage that the difference between our nations is that Americans think a hundred years a long time and British think a hundred miles a long way, springs to mind.

Christmas buffet 2024, seats go fast, so get there early this year

Whatever you do, keep the evening of the 18th December free so that you can join us at the BCSA for our annual Christmas Buffet, gratis naturally.  There will be a raffle with fantastic prizes, as you’ve all come to expect.  We hope to see you there.

Ride fast and safe.

Bibendum 

Reading Toy Run – Dec 2025

The annual Reading Toy Run organised by Reading Christian Motorcyclists will be on Sunday 7 December 2025. As usual, we will be supporting this in various ways, with some of our members acting as Marshalls or supporting the event at the High Close School destination while others will be joining in the ride alongside thousands of other bikers in the area.

See picture above for information about the event from the organisers or see their Facebook page for the latest information.

Christmas Club Night 2025

The Christmas Club Night in 2024

We’re planning to make the last Thursday before Christmas on the 18 December a really special club night starting at 8pm at the BCSA. It’s open to all Branch members and their partners and there will be a complimentary buffet of festive food and Christmas music. The bar will be open as usual. We will be holding a raffle with some great prizes. So come along and enjoy a yuletide evening with fellow Branch members.

Note that Goring Lane is now open again which makes it easier for those coming from the M4 direction.

If you are a Branch member, you should have already received an invite like the one below by email.

If you are coming, you should already have replied to the email telling us so and whether you are bringing a partner. If you haven’t done so already, please do so and let us know and we may still be able to fit you in.

It will be a fun evening. Click here to see some photos of last years event.

Quiz Night 2025-Results

We had a good time at our annual quiz night in November. Bob Cromwell once again served up a set of brain-teasing questions and there were some good prizes to be won.

Quizmaster Bob Cromwell in action at the annual branch quiz

Congratulations to the winning team.

The winning team collecting their prizes

There was initially a tie for second place, but Bob was prepared with some tie break questions which resulted in a clear second and third place.

Second place team after the tie break collecting their prizes
Third place team after the tie break collecting their prizes

Congratulations to the winners.

See below for a video showing highlights of the evening.