{"id":5140,"date":"2026-02-19T17:23:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berkshiretomcc.org.uk\/?p=5140"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:23:32","slug":"nacelle-report-mar-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berkshiretomcc.org.uk\/?p=5140","title":{"rendered":"Nacelle Report – Mar 26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Below is the report published in the March 2026 issue of Nacelle, which covered Branch activities in January 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With snowdrops and daffodils blooming on verges and in gardens, these sentinels of spring promise winter is in the rear view mirror and warmer roads ahead.  Weekly ride-outs are still well attended even though the weather, at times, remind us that it\u2019s still well and truly winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mid-winter rides call for many layers and God bless heated grips!
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From a recent committee meeting I was actioned to relay the following advice: \u00a0A branch member was in need of a special tool for his Meriden twin and spoke to a committee member regarding the purchase of the tool for the branch\u2019s use.\u00a0 Well it was assumed by said committee member that the branch member had consulted the tooling register for an existing tool and\/or contacted Mike Ryall, Tooling Registrar and subsequently gave the \u201cgo-ahead\u201d.\u00a0 On presenting the tool and receipt for refund it was discovered, you\u2019ve guessed it, the tool already existed on the register, so now we have 2 off.\u00a0 The lesson to learn here is, please check the register on the branch website, Go Menu, Resources, Tools, here, TOMCC Berkshire Club Tools (latest version shown); or, of course, check with Mike Ryall.\u00a0 Please, before you purchase a tool on behalf of the branch, check, because you may well be disappointed\u2026. Action complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A typical register page of branch tooling that members can borrow for free!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now coming up on 5th March, at the BCSA, is a presentation by John Bottomley: \u201cThe evolution of the motorcycle\u201d.  John was well received with his presentation last year and we asked him back.  This time he chronicles inventions and innovations necessary for the development of the motorcycle (including cars), starting in 3400BCE.  My first thought was that must refer to the \u201cFlintmobile\u201d that Fred drove!  However, I could be proved wrong\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ride fast and safe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bibendum <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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