After having to be up at the crack of dawn (-ish !) for the Breakfast Run, a comparative lie-in could be had for the start of the Girder Fork Run with an 'off' at 11am from Sweets Tea Rooms, out on the Levels at Westhay....
Read MoreSunday 29th - up early and off to Spaxton for the All Day Breakfast Run!A sunny start but a tad 'fresh' - never mind, as we signed on for route-sheets and nosh the tea-urn was boiling, the toasters were primed and in the kitchen the...
Read MoreSaturday 14th May, 9:30 for 10:00 at Pitney Playing Field.The weather forecast was fine for the start, with the prospect of thunderstorms from late afternoon. At 8.30 things were a little grey and some hills were obscured, suggesting rain - however, time to trust in...
Read MoreSaturday 9th - Tuesday 12th Saturday: 33 Riders (including 19 from Somerset Section and 6 from Dorset Section) on 26 bikes (one sidecar, one trike, the remainder solo) ranging in age from 1938 to 1991 set out through Bristol over the older Severn Bridge via Abergavenny...
Read MoreAfter a break of two years because of the Covid Pandemic, the Cheddar Weekend and Trial has returned – although the usual format for the event was slightly changed to allow some flexibility in case of increased Covid restrictions being imposed at short notice. Instead...
Read MoreThis year's run was to raise funds for the DEC Ukraine Appeal. [caption id="attachment_2064" align="alignright" width="300"] Colourful lineup at the start[/caption] Starting at our new venue at Nether Stowey Church Centre.37 Bikes and two sidecars at the start on what turned out to be a lovelysunny day.The...
Read MoreReport plus photos Good number of bikes...
Read MoreReport plus photos Venue: Cheddar Garden Centre, Sunday 7th. 10.30 for 11.00 depart. This year we've been requested to assemble at the top of the car park, furthest from the facilities. At least the bike assembly is very obvious to everyone driving in and the hike...
Read MoreGETTING BACK IN THE SADDLE After so many Section events being cancelled over the previous 18 months it was great to be back in the saddle for a long weekend touring trip to South Wales. Our Somerset Section organises two long distance touring weekends each year,...
Read MoreVenue: New Manor Farm Shop, Bishops Sutton (Sunday 17th) A dry start and forecast, and with the weather still warm for October a possible jeans 'n jacket day! New Manor Farm has plenty of room in the car park - and in the cafe, although today the...
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