The Founders Relay Rally
The Founders Relay Rally took place on the 6th of May the Shropshire Sections checkpoint was at The Powis Arms Lydbury North, Nr Bishops Castle by kind permission of mine hosts Gerry And Sandra McLaren. The check point was manned by the long suffering team of Daisy and Derek Trow. Our first arrival was Mike Jones of Newtown on a nice Honda 400 four. The 4th arrival was Alan Dignan on a beautifull MV Lusso CSS 1953 which Alan had rescued from a museum. Another beautiful machine was the Norton Commando of Paul Goring unfortunately Paul had to return to the last check point he had visited as he had left his membership card there. North Birmingham stalwart Ian Harris arrive on a Moto Guzzi Cardellino which looked in original condition. Ian just sat asride pushed a couple of steps it fired up easily and off he went to the next check point. The furthest travelled were a two guys from the London area who were stopping over a couple of nights at Chipping Camden. We had 22 people on a variaty of machines who visited us. I think I was a bit optamistic opening at 9am and finishing at 3pm the first arrived at 10am the last at 2pm.
A big thank you to my long suffering wife Daisy for all her help with the rally incidentally she is not at all keen on motorcycles but as helped me over more years than I care to remember. Also a big thank you to all who called by especially Alan Dignan who sent us a lovely email.
Notes for April Club Night
The April club night was a talk by Gordon May on his epic ride from Stockport to Egypt on a BSA Bantam. The first attempt was beset by problems which ended on the alps. Gordons insurance company came to the rescue returning the Bantam back to the UK. With the Bantam repaired and modified Gordon Set of on his second attempt which was successfull but not without its trials and tribulations along the way. He had quite a lot of help along the way from various people. He has written a book on his experience. publication was delayed due to the war with Gadafi with Gordon not wanting people who had helped him getting in to trouble. He was pleased to find out they are okay. Another very interesting and amusing illustrated talk by Gordon.
His book Overland to Egypt and the 60th Aniniversary edition of A Ride in the Sun or Gasoline Alley the story of Peggy Iris Thomas are available from Gordon or all good booksellers in both hardback and paperback.
The Long Mountain Run
The Long Mountain Run took place on the 15th of April 2012. The weather was mainly dry with a few flakes of snow falling on the Carno Hills it was bitterly cold. There were 25 riders and 3 threewheelers taking part. The oldest motorcycle being the 1925 Sunbeam of H.W.Orchard. There were 3 three wheelers 2 Morgans driven by Dave Anscombe and P Bastock and a Triad driven by Colin Osbourne, Bob Bufton elected to leave his bike behind and passengered Colin.
We started from The Powis Arms heading for Aston-on-Clun, Leintwardine,Knighton over the Clun and Kerry hills to Newtown then on to Carno. We then went over a very steephill towards Llanfair Caerenion. By passing Llanfair we headed across the notorious Gibbett cross roads down in to Castle Caerenion Then in to the beautifull village of Berriew onward to the former county town of Montgomery. Were a few of the lads stopped for a warming cup of coffee or tea. Then back to The Powis Arms via Bishops Castle for lunch. Once again the hosts Gerry and Sandra McLaren provided us with a superb lunch consisting of roast beef and all the trimmings followed by apple crumble with custard,cream or ice cream. They also provided bacon baps and coffee at the start A big thank you to them for the meal and their facilities. Thanks to John Morris and Peter Lello for the break down John for help with the route, Nikki Trow proof reading printing etc, Daisy for secretarial work and photographs.
The Founders Relay Rally
The Founders Relay Rally takes place on the 6th of May. The Shropshire Check point is at The Powis Arms Lydbury North Nr Bishops Castle Sy7 8Au. Daisy & Derek will be there from 9.30am until 3pm.
There are toilet facilities coffee & tea, lunch will be available from 12.00 oclock. We look forward to meeting you all
April Club Night
The speaker at our April Club night will be Gordon May who will be giving us a illustrated talk on his Epic ride by BSA Bantam from Stockport Cheshire to Egypt. The meeting is at The -Inn-on-the Green Wentnor on the 25th of April at 8pm All Welcome
The Royal Enfield and Cotswold Trip
There are 3 seats left on our trip to Royal Enfield and The Cotswold Motor Museum the price is £45.00 and includes a roast lunch Contact Derek on 01686670626
The Long Mountain Charity Run
The Long Mountain Charity Run takes place on the 15th of April 2012. It starts and finishes at the Powis Arms Lydbury North start time is 10.30. There are a couple of small bits in Shropshire for most part it is in Mid-Wales on good roads the narrowest part is from Carno to Castle Caereinion The lunch is at the finish at the Powis Arms Anyone is Welcome
SIMON GANDOFI
Simon is thinking of having a stand at the Classic Bike Show at Stafford be sure to look himup Simon has written a couple of books on motor cycle travel Well Worth A read if he goes ahead will add it to this page
March Clubnight
Notes for March
Due to our Road Safety Speaker not turning up the Chairman gave a talk The Rise and Fall of a Motorcycle Club this being The Sarn Motorsports Club. It was founded in 1961 as Sarn Motorcycle Club mainly making money for the Sarn Show And Sports to add to the the prize money for the motorcycle racing at the Show & Sports Due to a dispute the club went it own way in 1968. It ran Grass Tracks Scrambles & Trials. It ran its last grass tracks & scrambles in 1981. Its last trial in 1982. This due to being sued by a compeditor and most of the members walking out. During its time it ran 6 nationals and payed some of the highest money. Most clubs payed around £250.00 Sarn highest prize money was £ 1060.00 top rider was World speedway champ Peter Collins
Trip to Royal Enfield
We have organised a trip by coach to the Royal Enfield/ Watsonian factory on Wednesday 16th of May 2012. In the morning we will visit Royal Enfield were there will be a chance to test a couple of bikes you would need your motorcycling apparel plus your licence this will limited to a very small number of people. The afternoon sees us at Bourton-on-the Water for Lunch and a visit to the CMSA transport museum. The trip is strictly limited to 20 by Royal Enfield. For further information contact Derek Trow 01686670626/ mobile 07904701022 please do not try ringing on Tuesday or Fridays between 10 am and 5pm as my phone is switched of during these times