Created: 15 February 2022

Last Updated: 15 February 2022

Just a quick report on the ride to the Victoria. As you will have seen from Colins  report, five bikes left the Alma, one with a passenger, and we picked up two more bikes on the way and a couple more joined us at the Victoria.We were a bit concerned when one bike and rider apparently disappeared on the way, but it turned out a front wheel slow puncture caused a quick about turn before we realised what had happened. The food was up to scratch,and after lunch,some made a detour to Andy Tiernans bike shop on the way home,while the rest made their own way back. We were very lucky with the weather and it seems everyone had a good day out. With that in mind , lets have your ideas for places to visit during the next few months so we can carry on riding together. See you in March. Gordon

Created: 06 February 2022

Last Updated: 06 February 2022

It was good to see you all at our February clubnight. I hope to take a more active part this year, and I would like to thank Colin and George for all their work behind the scenes. With 27 members, 3 Guests,1 dog and half a dozen bikes, it was a good turnout for a February meeting. Some of you may have spotted Dereck, the previous landlord, having a drink. Good to see him as well. There were four apologies as well. Colin as usual had been busy, and his idea for bypassing the trophy engraving in future looked a good one. He also mentioned the problems some are having opening attatchments with his e mails. If you still have problems, do contact him. The club finances are Ok , and thank you all for your continuing support and donations. The run to the Victoria on Friday February 11th, 10am leaving from The Alma, will I hope get us started on our ride programme for the year. There were some ideas put forward for places to visit, so do keep them coming, and dont be afraid to volunteer to organise one as well. Our BMF membership gives us our ride insurance cover for the year. The Pre 65 scambles start soon, and the new payment of £40 is an added incentive for a good day out,and I hope to have a couple of days out with them this year. You get fed as well, and you can always donate the proceeds to our club if you dont need it!  Our next clubnight is March 2nd. See you there .Gordon

Created: 21 January 2022

Last Updated: 21 January 2022

Just a quick update on whats coming up. George has booked the Alma for our clubnight on Wednesday 2nd of February, and we hope to see you all there. The annual ride to the Victoria , Earl Soham for a spot of lunch, will be on Friday, February 11th, leaving the Alma at 10 am, weather permitting. I hope to see you there as well. Keep safe. Gordon

Created: 09 January 2022

Last Updated: 09 January 2022

Another good turnout for our January club night,despite the seasonal weather, with 21 members and one guest.  No surprise there were no bikes,but thats a first time for ages. George did a good job securing the venue again, and gave out the awards for 2021. I think we all agree that Colin in particular deserved his award for all the work he has put in over the years. George also deserves a mention,as he has done a lot of work behind the scenes the last couple of years, particularly as I havent been pulling my weight lately. There were no rides scheduled for January, but that might change so watch the e mails. We had a small hiccough with the website but Julian was able to sort it out so with any luck ,it wont happen again. I hope to get the annual ride to the Victoria organised for February, so keep an eye out for that. The next clubnight is February 2nd, restrictions permitting. I hope top see you there. Gordon

Created: 27 December 2021

Last Updated: 27 December 2021

Just a quick few lines to keep you up to date. as I write there are no new restrictions in force, so the January 5th Club Night is still on. George has once again negotiated with the Alma for our accomodation. Lets hope we can do a bit more in the new year . Happy New year to you all and keep safe. Gordon 

Created: 06 December 2021

Last Updated: 06 December 2021

Just a quick update on Decembers club night ,and what is going on in the lead up to Christmas. Good turnout for the club night, and thanks to George arranging the Alma, and despite the weather ,23 members and six guests attended. No bikes! I did consider it but not worth it. We managed a couple of rides in November, with 13 0n Johns ride to Clacton and another by me to Shotley Marina, with eight of us, where i managed to emulate our late leader, by not checking if the pub was open! We were able to retire to Pin Mill instead.  And eight attended the lunch meeting at The Bull, Long Melford, and thanks to Dot for organising it. Hopefully we should be able to have our "Meet the Landlord" evening on the 15th,and all are welcome . On a more sobering note, the Funeral for David Lane is on December 17th at 11am at Colchester Crematorium. Our next club night is on wednesday 5th of January. Lets hope 2022 is a better year. Gordon PS still looking for a club secretary,and a good home for my BMW! 

Created: 25 November 2021

Last Updated: 25 November 2021

I am very sorry to report that David Lane has passed away. David was a member for many years,and a good friend, and he will be sadly missed. Keep an eye open for Colins e mails for more in formation.  Eight of us made a ride out to Shotley Marina this week and in keeping with club tradition, we found the Cafe was closed! Fortunately I didn't run outof petrol!  Im sure John was looking down on us. Finally,  I am reluctantly looking for a good home for my K100 as I am finding it increasingly difficult to get on and off it. Keep safe .Gordon

Created: 16 November 2021

Last Updated: 16 November 2021

Latest news. There will be a ride out from the Alma on Tuesday 23rd November at 10-30 am for a ride around the countryside, And Dot is organising a Ladies Lunch meeting on December 4th.Look out for Colin's e mails for more info. Gordon

Created: 13 November 2021

Last Updated: 13 November 2021

Another good turnout for our November 3rd club night, with 26 members, three guests, and even a couple of bikes, on what was a miserable wet evening. Three new members signed up as well, and there were five apologies for abscence including me. And you had Friday November 5th free for your fireworks! Johns ride to Bungay on October 22nd had seven members, and Im sorry I couldnt make it. John was also good enough to lead a ride on the 9th of November which saw twelve of us leave the Alma for a mystery tour of the Tendring Peninsula, and it has to be said ,Johns knowledge of the area is amazing! Finishing in Clacton, it was good  to see Mark Shreeve who rode down from Norfolk to say hallo. Thanks again to John.  There was a concern over lunch about a six metre high tide forecast for Mersea Island, but I understand the Mersea contingent got home in time to safeguard the gold reserves. Our next club night will be on December 1st,and we would ask for those of you with Club Trophies to bring them along on the 1st. We hope to do a presentation for the new recipients at some point at the beginning of 2022. We will also try to arrange a "Thank  the Landlord " evening in December as well. Keep an eye open for Colins e mails and this website for the latest information. Keep safe , Gordon

Created: 20 October 2021

Last Updated: 31 October 2021

As you will have seen, there is a daytime ride on Friday 22nd, leaving The Alma at 10-30 with John Swan delving into the Suffolk countryside for a spot of Lunch. You will see that we have decided to postpone the presentation evening. With all the uncertainty,and exposing the club funds to deposits to secure the venues,later next year may be a better bet. I apologise for not taking a more active part in the club activities. I hope to get a trip into Suffolk in time for remembrance day. The next club night is November 3rd leaving the 5th free for some fireworks! Take care and keep safe. Gordon