Below is the report published in the July2024 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in May 2024
Well, the riding/polishing/showing season is well underway. In May six branch members toured the north of England, stopping at Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire Dales and moving onto Hexham and Penrith. An unfortunate incident occurred overnight at Tan Hill where our leader’s Tiger was knocked over in the car park where the front brake lever, hand guard and mirror were broken off. However, with some ingenious repairs Collin was able to continue riding. The culprit has not been identified yet, but I hope they are hanging their head in shame. On a positive note, the group spent a fascinating couple of hours at Mike Barry’s motorcycle museum, Scaleby Hill. If you’re up in Cumbria, check it out.
While three riders returned home directly, three diverted to the 75th Anniversary celebrations at Shelsey Walsh. If you weren’t there, you missed a great event and two branch members walked away with prizes. ‘Best in Show’ went to Greg Wheadon and his fabulous 1965 Thruxton Bonneville; first of its kind off the production line. ‘Best eighties’ bike went to Jim Biggs with a rare 1983 650 Thunderbird, which he’d ridden there and back. Congratulations lads, lovely examples.
Meanwhile, another group of branch members were in their finest attire for the DGR, visiting White Waltham airfield for tea; well done Graham, Paul, Chris, Tim and his better half for putting on the style.
Why not check out our website for future events or come along to Club Night where you can view our new regalia range.
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