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Banbury 2024

Sunday 16th June Banbury Run

Club members were out in force for the 74th running of the world famous Banbury Run.

A team  of 13 riders were on hand and went under the team name of National Motorcycle Museum ‘Old Relics’ with fine Blue high visibility vests to stand out from the crowd.

Runners and riders were as shown with a backup support team of 4 ready and willing in the event of a breakdown.

 

Only one machine failed to make it all the way, Robert Handyside on a Cammy Velo, although Andrew Walsh had problems with his throttle sticking closed, which required several strip down attempts to solve, and he finally made it back to Gaydon by pulling on the throttle cable outer!.

Hence his omission from the team photo as the others were packed up ready to go when he arrived.

 

Big success all-round, plan to do the same again next year.

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Wednesday 21st January Club Night Auction.

First off, a big THANK YOU to everyone who donated treasures to be sold off at our Annual Bring and Buy sale, with special mention to Joan Bertram who contacted Keith Rowe and donated many items from her late husband’s, Dave, treasure chest .

Also, to Peter Mahoney for the “student” lathe, Pat for the pre-war ladies’ bicycle, Jon 1 for the golf clubs, TV, assorted paraphernalia and single malt, Sergio for the (excellent) wine, lemon liqueur and goodies, and to all others too many to mention.

 

Thankyous are also due to all the helpers on the night; Tony Ashton the auctioneer (a permanent role perhaps?), Steve Fenton the money man, Nigel Lane for running and setting up, Steve Lambert for running, Steve Abbott for pricing advice, and everyone else who assisted on the night. Mustn’t forget Bob B who organised the tables at the Museum for us, thank you all, and especially anyone I have missed.

 

Lots of you put your hands in pockets and bought up loads of stuff, we even had some folks from the Institute of Advanced Motorists join us and buy stuff on the night, to the grand sum of £675.87 which includes the takings from the raffle too. There should be some further income as we had stuff left over which we will endeavour to sell over the coming weeks.

 

Finally, thanks to Joan and Dave Bertam’s donation, the Midland Section now has its own “one man operable” single bike trailer, available for use by any member (or friend of) free of charge. It’s a bit cosmetically challenged at present but will be smartened up over the next few weeks. It really is simple to operate, right click on this link and open to see: MSW Motorcycle Trailers - YouTube  and watch the video. We have the tow board and tie down straps, and it will be readily available (with a bit of notice) from the Shirley area.
Contact Geoff if you need to use it anytime.




















 

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