Runs List Change

Please note , the run on Monday 5 th September has been changed to ......
The Old Stag Llangernwy LL22 8PP
This is because the Lion at Gwytherin is closed on Monday

Jeff's Tour of Ireland

Jeff is planning a tour of Ireland, details are as follows :

Tour of Ireland/Wild Atlantic Way

We are planning a 7 day tour of Ireland which will incorporate some of the finest scenery Ireland has to offer including the Wicklow Mountains, The Wild Atlantic Way and The Ring of Kerry.

We will be leaving from Holyhead on 10th September at 8am and returning on 17th September at approx Midnight.

The cost of the ferry (Return) is £110 for Single riders (+Bike) or £180 (+Bike & Pillion) booked through http://www.directferries.co.uk/ and the cost of hotels for the 7 nights is approx £400 single or £600 for doubles. The places we are staying have more than one hotel so there are lower / higher priced options available to suit any budget.

The pace will be relaxed and will include lots of stops for refreshments and photo opportunities.

We will be mostly following pre planned routes which will be avaiilable in either Garmin or Tomtom format and will likely average between 150 - 200 miles per day

The list below includes the Hotels we have booked and the date of each destination.

You can choose to stay in the same hotels (subject to availability) or choose an alternative nearby.

Mcarthys B&B, Clonmel 10th

O Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty 11th

Castle Lodge , Kilarney 12th

Ashford Court Boutique Hotel, Ennis 13th

Dun Ri Guesthouse, Clifden , 14th

Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet 15th

Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, 16th

They are not the cheapest hotels but all have off street parking for the bikes and somewhere close by to eat / drink in the evening. 

All of the hotels and alternatives in the area can be found on Booking.com

Anyone wishing to join us on all or part of this trip is more than welcome but will be responsible for booking their own Hotels and Ferries.

If you would like to register your interest or would like any more information feel free to contact me at jeffdalton@mac.com.

Jeff's Scotland Ride

Jeff has arranged a ride to Moffat, Scotland with Kenny and Neil on May 31st. It is open to any members who fancy joining him.
Details as follows :

Moffat Meanders On 31st May 2016 Jeff,Kenny and Neil are planning a short trip(2 nights) to  Southern Scotland. Basing ourselves in Moffat weplan to ride in the amazing countryside of Dumfries andGalloway on the west side and The Scottish Borders andLothians on the East side.We will have a number of routes to choose from Courtesy ofwww.motorcyclescotland.com  who as well as running thisamazing website are also the hosts of the Buccleugh Arms Hotelin Moffat  where we will be staying. They are keen bikers andtheir knowledge of the area is second to none.http://www.buccleucharmshotel.comThere are also plenty of other hotels and B and B`s in Moffat tochoose from for any budget.The plan is to set off from here on Tuesday 31st may early in themorning and have a leisurely ride up through the YorkshireDales over the Penines and through Kielder Forest beforearriving in Moffat on Tuesday early evening. We will spend the night there before exploring the area using aroute or combination of routes from the website before returningto Moffat for a second night on Wednesday evening.Thursday morning we plan to head home via a scenic route(possibly through The Lake District) and a combination ofMotorway arriving back on Thursday evening 2nd June.If you would like to join us you will more than welcome for allor any of the ride.If you would like any more information email me atjeffdalton@mac.com

Jeff's Lake District Ride

Jeff and Kenny are planning a long ride to the lakes next week. If you fancy going with them, details are below .

On Tuesday 5th April (Next week), Myself and fellow member Kenny Bromiley are planning to do a long one day ride  to and around the Lake District.

We will be taking in 5 of the best passes and a ride up the dead end road towards Wasdale head.

We plan on leaving around 7-730am and returning whenever. (Probably as it gets dark)

This will be a long day and the total mileage including the run up the motorway to the start of the route is likely to be approx 350 miles.

We will be taking cameras etc and no doubt be stopping numerous times to use them, therefore the time spent on the route will no doubt be increased.

We will have 2 meeting points if anyone fancies it

The first being Chester Services on the M56 Between 7-15 and 7-30

the second being just north of Carnforth at the Truck Haven service area between 9-930am.This is conveniently placed on the A6 close to junction 35 of the M6 motorway 

Anyone who fancies a long day out in some of the best scenery in the UK and has a day to spare is more than welcome to join us.

For more details or a gps file of the route email me atjeffdalton@mac.com

Growler Rally

Growler Rally Date Change
Please note new date for Growler Rally is now 1st , 2nd and 3rd of July at Manor Farm Tattenhall Cheshire

Historic Bike Camp has been added to the Runs List

10 -12 June

Historic Bike Camp

Miners Standard Pub nr Matlock

To be held at the 17^th Century

Miners Standard Pub, Bank Top (on the B5056),                            ½ mile SW of Winster, Derbyshire DE4 2DR

As the previous Historic Bike Summer Camps were resounding successes and to satisfy the request of many who attended, it has been decided to run the event on an annual basis but in a different part of the country each year.  This will enable riders of Historic Bikes to meet up annually with like minded folk for a weekend camp and rally. The venue for 2016 is in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District with an abundance of wonderful motorcycling roads and spectacular scenery.

The idea is to simulate a motorcycle rally as of the 1960’s and 70’s when all makes and models congregated with their owners for a weekend of 2 and 3 wheeled enjoyment.

This Summer Camp is open to all pre 1976 motorcycles, classed as “Historic Vehicle” which must be ridden to the event.  Trailers and vans will not be permitted and as it is a “Tent Only” event caravans, campervans and motor homes will not be allowed on the campsite.

The pub itself will be serving meals all weekend and as we will be supplying free tea and coffee, you can travel light if you wish and leave the cooking equipment at home….but make sure you bring your own cup.

We hope that you can join us at this, our 3rd. Historic Bike Summer Camp and make it as memorable as previous years.  So strap your tent to the back of your bike and have yourself a great weekend amongst like-minded folk.

For further details contact rayjay110@hotmail.com

Happy Riding.

Trifest Somerset has been added to the list

Fri April 29th to Tues May 2nd

Trifest Somerset

St Audries Bay Holiday Club TA4 4DY

Trifest Somerset

The Growler Rally has been added to the runs list.
It is on from Friday 29th to Sun 31st July, at Chester Lakes.