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Below is the report published in the July 2025 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in May 2025

As the dry weather continued into May, our first outdoor event of the season, The Spring Meet, saw well over 100 bikes in attendance.  As is with all our meets and show we had a charitable collection and on this occasion it was for Blood Bikes.  There were 2 riders from Blood Bikes, with their machines on display, to answer questions about the organisation and a total of £188.68 was raised.  With the BCSA bar and Natalie’s Catering purveying sustenance and the fine weather, a great time was had by all who came.

A couple of weekends later was the DGR and several distinguished members of the branch joined up with Bulldog Triumph, who had organised a ride-out to White Waltham, home of the West London Aero Club.  Over £1200 was raised here for this motorcycling charity which supports the Movember Foundation.  Well done to all who gave and participated.

The same weekend saw 4 branch members (El Zorro, Steelie, Ton-up Ted & Bibendum) depart on a weeks tour of Northern Ireland.  Much to their surprise waterproofs were unnecessary in the province and a grand time was had by all riding over 1500 miles during the week.

Looking forward to future branch events, we’ll be holding our annual Barbecue on Thursday 3rd July.  So come along for some great food, superb raffle prizes and sparkling conversations.  If you come by bike you may well be surprised and be the recipient of the “Steve Butcher Award”, for best branch member’s bike, which will be presented on the evening.

Two weeks later a new event will be held at the BCSA on the 17th July; an evening Autojumble.  So come along to club night and bring along those items you wish to move on.

Evening events officially start at 8pm, but the BCSA bar opens at 7pm for those with a thirst…

Ride fast and safe.

Bibendum

Below is the report published in the June 2025 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in April 2025

With spring now in full bloom, the weather having been mostly dry and recently glorious, many branch members have been really busy out on the roads.  With ride-outs on every Sunday, apart from Easter when the branch had a representation of members at the MAG show held at the BCSA, why not join the regulars in future, the camaraderie is good for the soul. There have also been further ride-outs mid-week by those lucky SOB’s who don’t have to work!

So the fun started on the first Saturday of April with our stand at the local Triumph dealer, Bulldog, open day.  The new bike show stands were proudly on display (these state specification and history of the owners bike), so look out for these at future events, a great conversation starter. 

The following week both Collin (Treasurer) and Nick (Chair & Webmaster) rode to Rotherham for the National AGM.  Well done lads, but no you can’t claim the petrol money off the branch!

Good Friday was the Berkshire Egg Run, which was well attended by the branch.  A worthy charitable event.

Looking forward we’re holding the Old Motorcycle Gathering on Saturday 28th June at the BCSA starting at 11am.  The chosen charity for this event will be the TV Air Ambulance.  Please make every effort to attend the branch’s main event of the year, all makes welcome and most importantly it’s FREE to enter.  Refreshments will be available, as ever, in the BCSA clubhouse.

Ride fast and safe

Bibendum

Below is the report published in the May 2025 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in March 2025

While Digger and I have been touring over 4,000kms of southern India it’s been a busy March back at the branch. John Bottomley’s talk on Ducati development and GP racing was well received and well attended early in the month.

The lack of an official Runs Co-ordinator seems to have focused the faithful and a run has taken place every Sunday, with bonus rides mid-week as well.  Special mention for Graham Steele and his leadership on several occasions.  There’s been new destinations too, so why not join a run one Sunday and give it a go, who knows, you might even enjoy it!

Meanwhile… Graham King, Mick Bennett and Terry West have been touring Spain and happened to bump into Triumph factory representatives who were out there testing new machines.

Looking forward, the first Saturday of May (3rd) sees our first outdoor event of the season, the Spring Meet.  Held at the BCSA from 11am, open to all and most importantly FREE!  Refreshments will of course be available in the clubhouse.

For full details of all our events check out the branch website.

Ride fast and safe.

Bibendum

Below is the report published in the April 2025 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in February 2025

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz,… etc.  At last we’ve left winter behind and can look forwards to better days for riding Triumphs.

Our AGM had only one change to committee membership and that was the resignation of El Zorro as Runs Co-ordinator; and with no takers it remains a vacant position.  However, the runs continue every Sunday with members stepping up to the plate to lead a ride.  So if you fancy a ride to somewhere and would like to lead, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.  Talking of which, on Good Friday (18th April) there will be an organised ride for the Easter Egg run; see our website for up-to-date details of the ride.

Looking forward and slightly later than we would normally hold it, is our Spring Meet which will be held on Saturday 3rd May.  For this meet, which is free to all, we will be holding a collection for a new (for us) charity, namely Blood Bikes.  Our Regalia officer, Chris, is a Blood Biker and put on a presentation at the recent AGM about the organisation.

Finally, I managed to catch our Chairman in his alter ego, a Rock star, a musical maestro, Axe-man and Keyboard Warrior for that little known band Cheap-day return, only kidding Nick, the band is called Off-Peak Return and playing at a venue near you soon…

I’m off to Southern India for a bike tour, but will catch up with you next month, ride safe and fast.

Bibendum

Below is the report published in the March 2025 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in January 2025

With a few bright days at the end of January and the first appearance of snowdrops in the hedgerows, spring is finally in the air.  By the time you read this I hope winter is a dim distant memory.  But we’ve been making the best of the dark evenings and held our annual Bring & Buy sale in mid-January. If you were there I hope you grabbed a bargain.  I know an absolute bounder who snaffled a rare Smiths instrument, less said, the better. A good evening with a presence of over 40 members.

A fortnight later saw Richard Wheadon present a talk on his role within the TOMCC; that of Machine Registrar.  Richard described the necessary forms to be completed in the pursuit of obtaining a registration, either repatriated machines requiring age related plates or a “home” barn-find with an old-style log-book to retain an original registration.  He touched on dubious stampings and emphasised the importance of doing your homework on the machine before parting with your hard earned cash.  He further explained how matching numbers had become so desirable, that the temptation to doctor numbers to match one another, now appeared to be on the rise.  So, branch members, hope for another presentation by Richard on fakes; perhaps next year.

March’s presentation will be by John Bottomley, VMCC, on “The development of Ducati Racing machines” and will held on 6th March.

Meanwhile, weekly ride-outs continue, albeit it’s been a little nippy…

Bibendum