Events, Rideouts & Trackdays

Just a heads up if your in the area Motorcycles through the ages Stalybridge motorcycle show is on the 8th July 12 noon to 3:30pm not a bad little show and is indoors too. £2 entry, helmet park, hot snacks etc etc Old market hall, Stalybridge

There seams to be more action on here lately, Hows about our meet this year, since Squires is wearing thin, , i"d say, about mid summer, and then you can still do Squires, if you want, ., discuss,

went to Wray again on the FZ. my hip was really hurting this time but the op is due in 5 weeks so short trips only from now till i heal. the TDM is most comfy and has the most foot positions to stay comfy. anyway, some bikes of note; RD600 X7 RD ypvs special featherbed frame with KTM engine nice MV nice Gilera 150, reminds me of my 50v little Guzzi Hog roast couple of views on the way at trough Bowland

on this year. Its not bad and near Southport beach http://www.woodvalerally.com/ Victoria Park, Southport - 16th and 17th June 2018

The date for next years rally with Squires Cafe. Its the 2nd weekend in Sept allowing folk to attend the classic GP in the iom and still make the rally the following weekend. Peeps were a little miffed at last years debacle when the organisers dropped the ball just a few weeks ahead of the date... this year they have promised to do a better job.

Went to Aintree today to watch the races, quite good as the last time i was there there was no golf course or cafe onsite. the downside was loads of tree so you can't see all the track now. the missus was banned from entering bit of a selfie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU78tfVRmkU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phuflmxjjLc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7WtoEARglU

Its on the 17th of june at at the robin hood at Clifton Reynes. That's Between Bedford and Northampton. Its the 3rd year, guy in the TDR forum just getting out there and setting a meet up. If people could throw a nod to the other 2 stroke forums, Aircooled, Kwak etc that folk may use as well as here it would help him a lot, spread the word. Cheers,

Sunday for me this year. Stocking up on the usual consumables, cable ties/tape/gloves etc. I just like chilling out there for a day

Always clashes with Stafford, but seeing as my hip ain't so good I'm going to this instead. £10 to get in and poss a brew at Rivvy afterwards. Kev's going and I'll prob get there for 13:30 http://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/event/motorcycle-sprint-event/

what a cracking evening, so I set off around 5pm to Wray near Bentham. I rode via Sabden, Sawley, Slaidburn and through the Trough of Bowland into Wray. 80miles to get there and 2 hours(ish) Here's a few photos looks like Scotland with the twisty Road not a soul in sight ubiquitous selfie bit busy, it was rammed. had a hog roast barm not much left of the whole pig too so they must have done some trade. one of those Chinese Ajs, looks good though, only 125cc and a picky of me at Rivvy over the tops

Lucky to get the only decent days weather in March last week, trackday at Donington. Lots of red flags in the morning, but good sessions in the afternoon

Went to the Rivvy Easter egg run today. Had a great time, i got there really early but I needn't have worried as I met loads of peeps who were friendly and god for a chat. Went for a brew at the bottom Barn first and there was the Prototype CCM Scrambler built around the Spitfire chassis. Talked to a couple of lads nearby and it turns out he is the designer and gave me the full tour of the bike. had to take a picky of mine too seeing as its the first time with the new 17" wheel and Michelin P5 tracks lovely now as more weight is on the front. I even met another TDM owner who invited me to his pub in Farnworth

Went to the Manchester Bike show today. Got free pass in otherwise it would have been £17 new from Bolton based CCM, their tracker nice Kettle Devoid Of Trouble, Manchester based manufactuer nicely done Brick been a while since I've seen this bike Not really a brough but a copy from 1960 using matchless engine and slimline frame Ice racer Mike wanting a BM cafe racer another small assembler doing trendy bikes

Its happening, the Welsh TT near brecon beacon https://www.welshroadrace.com/ Ultra Lightweight motorcycles - 125cc to 250cc capacity Lightweight Supertwin motorcycles - 650cc capacity Welsh RR Zero Electric Race Supersport motorcycles - 600cc capacity Superstock motorcycles - 1000cc capacity The event will also incorporate a parade of classic & exotic machinery. Each class will consist of a maximum of 40 machines, with 2 motorcycles setting off together at 10 second intervals. Each machine will be timed in order to produce an eventual winner in their respective categories.

had a great day out today, weather was kind and warm just before set off at the meeting point met a few Rivvy bikers there too got home around 2pm

think we'll put the Santa runs for 2017 in here so peeps can access easily; I'll go first North west UK Vesperados; The time is nearly upon us for the biggest and best Santa run, we are meeting at Henry Bodds, 219 Bolton Rd, Pendlebury, Manchester M27 8TG at 11:00hrs, leaving 12:00hrs, going to Manchester childrens hospital Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9WL, then on to The Old Nags Head 19 Jackson's Row, Manchester M2 5WD, where there free sandwiches, if you are bringing a wrapped present pls write on if its for boy or girl, and age group, and dont forget to dress as santa, Lets have another good turnout for this great annual event, all are welcome,…

Met with Tommy XS this avvo, as its a nice cold sunny day. We went over the new Runcorn Bridge which was quite impressive IMHO Saw this little Austin 7 sprinter, road legal (in 1930's) my hands were a bit cold on the ride so I just turned up the heated grips to 75% , poor Tommy didn't have any and his bladder complained in sympathy. warming ourselves with chips

Its on this weekend , weather forecast good, , i"l be milling about,, mate has a stall,

Finally made it back in one piece and as a virgin european rider, had a blast. little Drewps all ready for the off 5 in all went, me on the TDM, 2 other mates on XJR1300 along with Tommy's and 1 on a Triumph thruxton Ace special. Took the Portsmouth Ferry to Bilbao where I picked up a screw in the back tyre so we got that fixed and had a drinky poos whilst waiting. The guy was 2014 24hr winner at Catalunya for Suzuki and his dad a champ in the 70's riding Montessa's. first stop was Pamplona and the Albret Hotel. typical city centre hotel, but they had underground parking which was a bonus. having a Leffe …

Had a propper ride on the TDR on sunday, it was very good,, light, quick and great brakes,, ,really enjoyed it, , always felt safe at any speed .esp thru the corners ,