Monthly Archives: August 2017

Potters Bar Classic Bike & Car Show 20-08-2017

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Potters bar classic car and bike show is all for charity it’s only a small advent we enjoyed it so much last year and decided to support it again this year although it is not a club run 
We had so many members turn up.
Ian Mick Keith Steve Laurie Bob Brooks Bob Norman Frank George Len Roger and Sue 
Harry who payed up his membership ( better late than never Harry) 
Brian brought tea coffee to make drinks for all our members but unfortunately forgot the most important appliance the kettle must be an age thing l think l will be packing for Brighton next month for our next busy bee venue.
There were only about five stalls this year all for charity’s but to make up for it there were so many brilliant classic cars and bikes on show and lucky the weather held up with no rain.
Plenty of food with hog roast barque beer tent teas coffee and cakes .
Guess how many balloons in the car to win £50 pounds
There was a good turn out with many people turning up all throughout the day.
It was great to see Karen and steve .
Good news for Karen this week your looking great so glad your on the mend looking forward to seeing you at more venue.
Steve s trike always makes a big hit at bike shows it’s has been lovingly made from scratch by steve admired by all great talent well done.
I enjoyed the day and l think about every one else did looking forward to next year a great little show well organised.
Take care all hope to see you at our reunion at Hilton hotel Watford on Sunday 3rd. Sep 
Pat 

Brackley Festival of Motorcycling 13-08-2017

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Pat and l met up with Vinnie, Christian and Chris at Otterspool way.
Vinnie took the lead by taking M1, A5 then A422 and arrived about 10:15 with no one getting lost for a change and a very pleasant ride.

This was the festival’s 9th year and it was packed with amazing bikes and favourite attractions.
One of the highlights was in the town centre where the classic ltalian Grand Prix bikes were racing.
The festival’s heritage was the focus of it’s main features which is fundraising for Air Ambulance and the Blood Bikers. 
Every year has seen the event grow in size and status. This event was unique with a chance to see a mix of machines from vintage racers to MOTO GP monsters close up as they roar around the town.
There were plenty of stalls to look at while looking around we bumped into Phil and Maggie and also Steve and his friends who had lots to chat about.
The highlight of my day was watching 350 M.V. Augusta and Benelli as they were trying really hard to beat each other.
Pat brought a picnic lunch consisting of sandwiches and chocolates which we all enjoyed with our drinks which we acquired from a charity stall who only asked for donation to be placed in their donation box to raise funds for their charity.
This was a very well organised event with fantastic weather. All in all a great day out with a pleasant ride home in the afternoon sunshine.

Brian 

 

Langleybury Classic Car and Bike Show 13-08-2017

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A nice sunny start to the day so I made my way to Watford to pick up Keith in my sidecar. On arrival we were met by Frank, Steve and Karen who had travelled by car.

Followed by Bob Norman who arrived on his B.S.A. combo.
Mick on his Royal Enfield GT.
Steve on his B.S.A. Super Rocket.
Ray on his Triton.
Bill on his Rocket Goldie.
And finally Bob Brooks on his Honda.

Everybody roamed around looking at all the classic cars and Bill won a trophy for best bike.

Steve. V.

Museum of Power 06-08-2017

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Got to Otterspool Way where Johnny, Ian, Gordon, Phil and Sam were already waiting. Shortly after Pat & Brian arrived. I asked Gordon to take the lead as he had the SatNav and I was to stay at the rear in case we got separated. The route that Brian prefers to take is not quite strait forwardand besides We also make a stop at Rosie’s Café for breakfast.
After waiting a little while it was clear no one else would be turning up so off we went. Brian led us onto A414 as far as he could remember before Gordon took the lead. Everything was going so well until we got to the roundabout just before M25 and then we got split up in two groups. Gordon, Brian & Pat were nowhere to be seen. So I took the lead with Sam, Johnny, Phil and Ian following me.
It was great to have the SatNat with us as we would have not found Rosie’s Café. As it happened we arrived literally few moments after Gordon, Pat & Brian. After a little discussion on how we managed to get lost on our way here it was time for breakfast. The sun was shining and our stomachs were full therefore we continued the short journey to the Museum of Power without any more incidents.
We rode straight into main grounds and parked up with the rest of the bikes on display. The ground was full with all kinds of vintage bikes together with owner’s club stands. After looking around the bikes it was time for hot drinks and nibbles. Whilst making our way there we came across Burlesque dancers and so Sam had to have photo taken with them.
After our tea we headed back to our bikes when Johnny’s bike had won ‘Best American in the Show’ award. So naturally we had to stay behind for the awards ceremony. I had come across this ‘Bungalow Diner’ on the face book and it was not too far from where we were. So I suggested that we should pop-in and check it out. We had some American style fast food such as milkshakes, fries, and burgers.
Well it was time to head home with such a fantastic day with glorious sun shining on us.

Vinnie