Chairman`s Chat Chairman`s Chat Words from The “Ed”

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Chairman’s Chat
Pete Craddock,
Craddock, Chairman
shouldn’t do if you are unfortunate to
enable the Observers to keep all their
come across this situation on your
books
travels. The committee have decided
together, rather then keep them in a
and
Observer
documents
“So what’s been happening I hear
Chris obviously got bored easily as it
to invest some money into one of
Tesco’s carrier bag! We have finally
you cry?”
seemed
Mark’s
got
most
of
the
photographs
courses
by
offering
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full
the
Observer
triplicate
forms
members’ the opportunity to attend
printed.
one of the courses at a subsidised
Senior Observers being responsible
There were ride outs on 16th, 23rd
rate. At the time of going to press the
for
ROSPA for a Slow Riding Course
May
subsidised course allocation from the
continued
down
reports).
club will have been filled.
allocated Observers, the idea is that
really is something that every one of
June’s
Test
us
a
opportunity to express his thanks to
were presented to Jerry Fowler and
get your bike around
the club and all those who donated to
Clive
Chief
Clinton King who is the new Events
Annabelle’s Fund. Their holiday was a
Observer John Lane. Well done to
and Diary Co-Coordinator is looking
wonderful
you both and also to John Sirrett and
at various functions and trips through
Mark Godsland your observers.
out next year. If you have an idea let
were of him in bed. Thanks to you all
Well quite a lot really. Sunday 9th
May we joined up with our friends at
at
sunny
Berkeley
Power
and
6th
June
(see
attached
should
do.
challenge to
It
really
is
quite
some of the cone settings that Tony
had arranged. If you missed it, don’t
the
we
Station. The day was excellent and
club
night
gave
surprise.
Simon
Due
the
to
the
worry, I’m told there will be another in
amount of money that you generously
September. Our club night in May,
gave
we
were
able
to
present
cheque
opportunity to tell us what Vanessa,
£500
Chris and Sue Nash and he had got
Winston’s Wish-brilliant thank you to
from
Annabelle’s
Caroline
Fund,
Beaver
and
club
Rowberry
polo
by
shirts
our
for
from
the
“day
will
to
new
structure
day”
training
assessment
give
a
more
of
and
of
their
professional
approach.
him know.
a
gave our very own Gary Shellard the
to
passes
With
So what else is happening, what are
your committee doing ?
We have been attending IAM regional
meetings and making contacts with
you all. The night continued with a
In order to achieve a better image
other Clubs to share
very interesting talk from Mark Harris
and presence for our Observers we
There
was extremely informative and gave
regarding
was
have finally ordered the long sleeved
information out there, which we will be
us
aimed specifically at what to do if you
orange reflective “jackets” and also
tapping into.
are
up to on their Norway, Sweden and
Scandinavian Trip last year. The talk
all
an
beautiful
insight
these
into
just
countries
how
are
and
what a challenge they can be on a
motorbike. The bad news was the
cost of the beer and the fact that
First
Aid.
This
talk
for
your
“best practice”.
knowledge
and
a
collision.
address on the back and the club
Unfortunately Andy Tinsley has had to
Mark’s talk gave the group a flavour
emblem on the front. The bags also
step down as our Website manager
of
have the club emblem on them and
due
“First
on
motorcycle
the
road
exactly
Scene”
traffic
what
you
at
should
or
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to
work
commitments.
Thanks
Journal of the Severn Advanced Motorcyclists
after
the Eurostar from St Pancras station,
Annabelle
years. Our new Web Manager is Jim
and ideas are being added
so we made the sensible decision to
attractions? Would she be OK sharing
the
and
2
We had a fairly early start meeting
has
work
of
Keep an eye on the diary, new trips
.Jim
hard
lot
dedication over the past couple of
McPhail
all
a
bags. The “jackets” have our website
Andy
is
task
of
the
year
be
we'd
old
had?
enough
Would
for
the
drive down to my sister's home in
a
maintaining the image of our club to
Well that’s it for this edition. I look
north
before
departure date came, I knew that we
our potential new members .If you
forward to writing about our Open day
departure, leaving an easy trip by
had come a long way since the pain
have any suggestions send them to
at
local train to complete in the morning.
of earlier in the year, and that we did
Jim
September edition.
Check in was easy, and although the
have a lot to look forward to in our
station was understandably busy, it
lives.
being half term, before we knew it we
answered
were settled into our seats on the
Annabelle being old enough. For her,
train, with our luggage safely stowed.
it really was a magical place. She was
The
comfortable
a little scared by some of the rides
and passed quickly; I couldn't believe
(don't worry, we did only go on the
how
rails
ones aimed at her age group!), but
were. The station Marne La Vallée-
she found an unimaginable pleasure
Chessy is an easy walk to the Disney
in meeting the characters, seeing the
This month, I want to share with you some details of the fabulous holiday that
parks, and not much further from the
shows,
Annabelle and I enjoyed as a result of your generosity.
hotels. Once
Older
(webmaster@iamsam.org.uk).
Painswick
Rugby
Club
in
the
We are going to try using Simon as a
single
point
of
contact
for
storie,
Kind regards
photos etc that need to appear on the
web or in our journal. He will feed Jim
Pete C
things that will be published online.
Words from The “ Ed”
Ed ”
Simon Charters
London
train
route,
When Pete and Budge told me about
'Annabelle's
fund',
I
did
wonder
made.
We
were
also
delighted
to
learn just a week before departure
the
journey
smooth
we
overcrowded
day
was
the
high
we'd
speed
worked out the
chose
shuttle
to
avoid
bus
for
family
room?
Arriving
By
at
my
bathing
and
time
Disney
concerns
in
more
the
the
our
soon
about
atmosphere.
cynical,
I
couldn't
the
believe anyone had ever stumbled on
a
the idea that people would pay to get
pleasant stroll at each end of the day.
in
to
a
park
consisting
mainly
of
shopping opportunities!
whether I would be able to cope with
that
taking a three year old by rail to 'the
(including
magic kingdom' and still manage to
Natasha) had also booked to meet up
other
and
The last day in the park was a little bit
with us, although they only spent a
Budge first told me about their efforts
of a test of endurance. On previous
couple of days in the parks.
to send Annabelle and I away. I had
days we had made an early start and
mum offered to buy herself a ticket
all
then
and tag along. What a difference that
idea. Would we be able to enjoy it
enjoy
the
experience!
Happily
on
hearing about the holiday, my dear
my
sister
my
and
four
her
year
old
family
niece
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I hadn't begun to consider holidays or
diversions
sorts
of
when
reservations
Pete
about
the
taken
Annabelle
back
to
the
hotel for a nap (and to escape the
4
bright
midday
recently she couldn't 'get' why they
the Sunday.
temperatures). On the final day, we
sun
and
high
wouldn't speak to her or play with her.
opened.
During the evening a BBQ had been organised and the bar
had to check out of the hotel in the
I was really proud of her watching her
Unfortunately the turnout was a little disappointing (21) as we had catered for
morning, and the train wasn't due to
play nicely with her little pal.
40. Never mind there was plenty of food and drink for everyone.
depart until the evening. Mum and I
were
only
both
just
while
happily
exhausted,
managed
coping
to
The whole experience from start to
Sunday morning saw "the doors being opened" at 10am.Twelve members of
finish
public had previously booked to have an assessed ride and so the Observers
was
fantastic,
and
so
much
what both Annabelle and I needed.
knackered three year old! By now,
I've said it before, but I must again
she had a really good idea which of
say a HUGE thank you to all of you
The weather was absolutely first class.
the rides and attractions she wanted
for your friendship and generosity. I
Skellerns, Cotswolds BMW.
to return to. Too bad that as it was
feel that I have managed to keep on
and a Gloucestershire Road Safety represented.
the
top of things over the months since
organising the day was a total success.
Karen
seemed
to
queues!
My
a
and
friends
similarly
weekend,
with
stay
most
I
there were other events on-going, we managed to get 105 persons to attend.
Of which below is a break down of our success in trying to further road safety
managed to hold out, and in the end
order to achieve this. I was delighted
by the education of motorcyclists.
the last day was just as much fun as
to make it along to the June club
the first. Even the train journey home
night, and hope that I'll be able to get
was fun. Annabelle befriended a one
back into ride-outs and other aspects
year old baby in the opposite seats.
of SAM life in the near future.
has
only
us
feet
just
just
in
the
As a result of a lot of
Even though it was Fathers Day and
have had to keep myself to myself in
poor
joined
France
The exhibitors included Hein Gerike,
There was also Police (motorcycle); Fire service
about
She
have
of
were out bright and early.
started
th
became
ill
again,
but
to
understand the point of babies; until
20
first
Simon
Simon
Club Anniversary
23 test rides (of which 5 have filled in the form and given credit card details)
2 new associates from other clubs/areas.
1 full IAM member who has joined (+ wife as social)
1 Lapsed SFL after 1 year
7 others names who have taken membership forms away with them.
So from
23 we
have a potential
16 new
members (fifteen of which could be
associates).
The weekend started with 10 Sammers deciding to camp at Painswick Rugby
Club on Saturday night so that they could be refreshed for the Open day on
I wish to add my personal thanks to all those involved in the organisation of
what turned out to be a brilliant weekend. Safe riding and kind regards
Pete C
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Our thanks to our spon
sponsors
Performance Triumph, Cheltenham
Branson's Honda
Frasers
Skellerns Motorcycles
Cotswolds BMW
Hein Gericke, Cheltenham
Chris Mullins Tyres
Superbike Surgery
Gloucester Police and Fire and Rescue.
and WHAM observer Brian Morgan.
Test Passes
I have news of three successful IAM tests. Jerry Folwer, Clive Rowberry and
Daniel Davis. Congratulations to you all. Daniel was the first associate to work
with Les Stewart since he became an observer, so congratulations also to Les.
First of many, we hope!
New Members
We welcome Paul Lane of Cirencester as a new associate.
R egulars
To save printing cost and to allow more editorial space in the journal we no
longer print the 'ride out procedures' and 'drop off system' pages when there
are changes made to these arrangements. Should you wish to remind yourself
of the details of these instructions, please consult an old copy of the journal, or
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read the Welcome Pack provided to new members. This Pack can be found at
www.iamsam.org.uk/welcomepack If you do not have internet access, please
ask a committee member for a printed copy. We have also omitted details of
our available regalia.
Please contact Mike Barrett if you want details of our
available products. Thanks.
If you do not have internet access, please ask a committee member for a
printed copy. We have also omitted details of our available regalia.
Please
contact Mike Barrett if you want details of our available products. Thanks.
Forthcoming Social Events
Social & Rideout calendar:
July – Dec ‘10
Please note: Your committee requests that we gather from 19.30, our speaker(s)
entertaining us between 2000 & 2100. Club business will be completed after this.
All rides will start from BEWSC unless otherwise stated and will be graded so that you
will be able to judge the pace that will be set.
Please check our website www.iamsam.org.uk for the most up to date information.
Rideout As its American Independence Day how about starting with
4th July
a rideout to the American Diner at Leominster, and then doing
0830-1600
something from there. I’ll sort something. (Progressive) Start at
Budge
BEWSC.
13th July
Clubnight I have no doubt that you have all seen reports of the
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excellent work that RAPID RESPONSE UK does all over the world
when any disaster strikes. Well now’s your chance to hear about
some of their work first hand.
Rideout Roads to Ride for - Mid Wales, Lunch at Builth Wells, tea at
25th July
other places, probably not more than 190 miles
0900-1600
(Gentle/Medium/Progressive – or a combination of all depending on
Geoff Brookes
the roads) Start at BEWSC.
Sat 31st July
First on scene course – Contact Budge (07824 531987) or email
8th August
Rideout A trip to Zig Zag Hill in the lovely county of Dorset where
0900-1700
you can enjoy good views and no doubt some refreshments.
Gary Shellard
200miles approx. (Progressive) Start at BEWSC.
22nd Aug
Rideout RAF Digby Museum. This museum is housed in an original
bunker and shows the history of how the base was used during the
0800-1700
Budge
2nd WW, plus there is a fully displayed ops room as it would have
been when the Spitfires and Hurricanes were defending our shores.
It will be a long day – mileage will be around the 300 mark so it will
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be an early start and back a little later than normal. Please let me
know it you intend to go as will need to inform our hosts of numbers.
Start at BEWSC.
2-6th Sept
Camping Fancy a few days Camping In Beddgelert known locally
as, "Dead Dog City" (North Wales)? The aim is to have some
excellent ride outs and also a bit of "ginn -gann- gooly" in the
evenings. The possibility of poor weather may put the ladies off and
this could turn out to be a gents only trip-we should be so lucky!!
This is in the early planning stages, if you wish to go and have no
camping kit I’m sure between us we can help. Please forward your
names Gary Shellard ( treasurer@iamsam.org.uk )
11th Sept
Observer Day Annual Refresher for all current / active observers.
Kings Head, Norton from 0900 onwards, hope to be finished by
1700.
14th Sept
Clubnight Just a social gathering tonight so that you can all
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exchange tales and show each other photo’s of your hol’s.
18th Sept
New Observer Day For anyone who wants to put something back
into the club by becoming an observer then here is your chance.
The morning will consist of various talks followed by an assessment
ride in the afternoon. Kings Head, Norton from 0900 onwards, hope
to finish by 1700.
19th Sept
Rideout TBA Start at BEWSC.
24-26th Sept
Di’s Memorial Run My annual trip back to Cumbria. I will be going
and if anyone would like to come with me then great. Please let me
know if you intend to go that way I can arrange everything with
Andrea and Kevin at the Lymehurst.
12th Oct
Clubnight Our speaker tonight will be David Harrison from the
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County Air Ambulance.
17th Oct
28th Oct - 1st Long weekend away in a caravan? 5 caravans have been booked
Nov
on a campsite in Hamble, Hampshire for 4 nights. The caravans are
really modern and have central heating etc. We have booked 5
caravans with the idea of putting 4 persons in each (loads of space)
- total of 20 places available. Now this is the brilliant bit.....the cost. It
is £50 per person (£12.50 per night per person). Are you
interested....please contact Pete Craddock asap as I have to
confirm and pay deposits by 29 April 2010.
9th Nov
Clubnight Who has ever gotten lost whilst out on a ride? Well our
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very own Simon Charters has volunteered to give a talk on the pro’s
and con’s of using Sat Nav, me – I prefer to stay lost its more fun
finding my way out.
21st Nov
Friday
10th It's Christmas! It will no doubt be at the Kings Head in Norton again
– unless anyone else has any better suggestions, if you do please
December
let me know. Will update everyone with more details a little closer to
the time.
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Keep an eye out on the website and SAM forum for details ahead of the dates.
Got an interesting idea? Fancy planning and leading a route? If so email the
editor.
Fixed!!
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Rideouts
Weston SuperSuper - Mare Run
6 th June 2010
Led by Les Stewart, Sweeper Budge
No report has been filed, but we have a number of photos of the run and a
route. If you missed it, or if you'd like to ride it again, then take a look!
Jen & Lorraine discussing the age
old issue of helmet hair.
…“How did you learn to manage
it?
I asked Les!”
go large …
SAM decided that they will
supersize their entry to this year's
Weston sand sculpting contest!”
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East of England Motorcycle Show,
comes
Peterborough
Johnny!
We
stopped
at
a
Little Chef and avoided waiting for
was
hot drink.
Distance 260 miles- progressive
Players;
Gary (NO MATES) Shellard BMW 1200RT
Pete (Gary’s only mate) Craddock
So it’s 8am and we are at Birds Eye
Walls, it is lashing it down with rain
and
still
Gary
is
optimistic
about
Honda Goldwing
think anyone likes you. I’ve been
telling you for 30 years but you just
won’t listen”. With that he says, “Ok
Honest skin like a rhinoceros!!
At 8.20am Gary then asks the most
important question of the day, “Do
you think it was the weather, early
start, late finish, distance or the fact
thought
‘THIS
SHOW HAD
BETTER BE AS GOOD AS HE
SAYS!’
I
it was advertised as a progressive
We travelled up through Stow along
ride that put people off ?”
the
Well those of you who know me and
who recently came on the French
Trip would know that I just could not
wonderfully
towards
roads
mucky
Chipping
started
to
B4068
Norton.
dry
out
The
and
so
progressive riding was the order of
let an opportunity like this slip by. So
the day. The Goldwing didn’t let me
coldly
down
and
straight
to
the
point
I
replied,” Well Gary, honestly I don’t
enjoying
the
finer
and
reminded
Gary
of
the
was
continually
saying
some
underpants;
apparently
We arrived at the show about 11
he
am. The weather was glorious, hot
motorcycle shows
with not a cloud in the sky. Looking
man!) and then it was back on the
around the Show I have to say I was
bikes for the journey home.
always
buys
them
from
(he is a strange
well impressed with the bargains to
shall we go then?”
other SAMMER’s arriving.
to
Gary decided that he was going to
buy
Tail end Charlie
back
points of life!
food for 40 minutes by just having a
Sunday16th May 2010
Lead
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“Here
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be had. There were helmets being
After about 2 miles I hear Gary say
sold for £25.If you had a XS or small
“I recognise that bike in front- it’s
head a Schubert flip up £20. We
the Nashes”.
looked at every stall there was and I
of us was Chris and Sue Nash on
very nearly bought a second helmet
there “GS“. They had been visiting
but just decided not to at the last
friends for the weekend and were
moment.
on their way home.
Several
pairs
of
Sure enough in front
sunglasses were purchased in order
to keep the “better halves” happy.
Gary now became very confused
After lunch of a pasty and pork roll
because,
we continued our look around the
come back with more motorcycles
show. We didn’t see any wisteria but
on
we
of
We stopped on the way back at the
“triplets”) all with orange hair sat on
same Little Chef and had a chat
some
with them before setting off on the
did
see
three
ladies
motorcycles
(set
being
photographed by a load of dirty old
a
as
ride
he
out
said
then
”I’ve
I
left
never
with“.
rest of the journey home.
men. Ah the joys of getting back to
reality
rather
than
having
a
horticultural theme to the ride out it
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Did we have a good time? It was
DON’T
brilliant a very good show with a lot
YEAR…COULD
to see and do.
OVER NIGHT??
Good
progressive
riding
and
I
suppose I will have to say it the
MISS
IT
EVEN
NEXT
CAMP
Sam’s “Invades”
“Invades ” France 2010
Destination
Des tination – Tours
Thursday 29th April - Friday 6th May 2010
ONE FOR THE EVENT’S DIARY
The Players:
CLINT!
company wasn’t bad.
This is the collision
collision between
the Dublin Bus and
the Dublin Tram on
Wedne
Wednesday
sday…..
Now look closer, below, at the
ad on the side of the bus that
the Tram went into.
Pete and Jenny Craddock
Honda”Mothership”
Budge Burridge/Jannett Walker
Honda Blackbird (“The Bird”)
Dave/Lorraine Butcher
Honda VFR 12009(Silver Machine)
Gary and Vanessa Shellard
Beemer K1200S (Oh Deere, oh Deere!)
Dave/Viv Riley
Honda VTX 1800(Big Bertha)
Stephen Carter
Suzuki BKING (aka Wisteria lover)
Mark McGoldrick
Yamaha Fazer 1200( aka “did you see the
Les/Fiona Stewart
Yamaha FJR (the SATNAV works)
Tom / Lesley Anne
Kawasaki 1400(wish I had a “Bird”)
Clinton/Lynn King
Honda Pan (why did she have a go on the
Jackie Layton
Suzuki GSX 650F (Judge Jackie’s machine)
florets on that”)
WING?)
Paul Beard
Honda CB1300 (don’t tell her I’m taking it)
Lloyd /Yvonne Sandall
BMW R1200GS (I think I can scratch the
Mike Barrett
BMW R1200GS adventurer (Don’t break,
pots on this bend!)
please don’t break)
Thursday 29th April 2010
Everyone eventually met up at the “local watering hole” near the port. Nobody
got lost and all were refuelled ready for the annual invasion of France.
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For many of the group this was their
scenery was wonderful. The roads
first trip to France and also for some
were empty but for the odd Farmer’s
they’re
“white van”. Into La Loupe for lunch.
first
riding
experience
of
French roads. After a short wait it
The
was onto the ferry, bikes secured
arranged
and to the bar. The Guinness Club I
accommodate us all.
have
to
say
was
relatively
café
(after
by
it
SAM)
had
been
was
re-
able
to
quiet,
some say that it was due to the fact
After the meal the owner came up to
that the beer came in tins, others
Monsieur Craddock and asked if he
suggested it was because they were
was “El Presidentie”. The reply being,
saving themselves.
as Churchill once said….”Oh Yes”.
With that a rather large expensive
Friday 30th April 2010
Le Havre
Havre To ToursTours- (Approx 200
Miles On “D
“D” Roads
cigar was placed into his hand as a
mark of thanks. (I think the 200 plus
euros spent probably helped!)
As we got off the ferry the sun was
shining. It was a beautiful morning,
At
just right for being on the bikes. After
outskirts of Tours. Now this was the
a quick briefing we were off over the
biggest test that the “drop off system”
“Pont
straight
had encountered. Could “Witch –way
onto the “D roads”. After about 50
Jen” get us to the hotel? -14 bikes
miles
none to be lost?
de
Normandie”
we
stopped
and
for
coffee
in
about
4pm
we
arrived
on
the
Montfort sur Risle. Time for me to try
out the new laminated drinks order
The royal wave once again came up
form. After the second attempt we
trumps and we all arrived, safe and
got it right. The “drinks kitty” was
well.
sorted
and
happy.
Back
the
café
onto
the
owner
bikes.
was
The
roads started to open out and the
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After booking into the hotel the bikes
were
taken
down
into
the
20
underground
blooded Englishman I started to look
Another
pillions were allowed; as the ceiling
parking
area.
No
for
towards Tours.
was so low it would have removed
“local totty”. The next thing I heard
more heads than the guillotine!
was” Did you see the florets on that
Truly
many
That night saw yet another party at a
lovely
wonderful sights and banter along
local sports bar with a friendly reptile
the way.
called “SID”. After copious amounts
the
wonderful
Wisteria?”
Quick wash up and it was off down
fashioned
if
into the local bars to replenish all the
happening
to
fluids
there
we
had
lost
on
the
journey…well that’s what Mark and
shape
is
a
of
Call
you
me
like
the
time
but
biking
and
some
old
what’s
coffee
a
stop
and
back
childish!
brilliant
day
with
fraternity,
a
place
for
everything?
she should carry on. Honestly-how
of alcohol it was time to make the
Sunday 2nd May 2010
A Day Of Rest
short walk back to the hotel.
We stopped in Chinon (after passing
nothing to worry about. The majority
That night set the tone for the whole
the famous wine vineyards) and had
of the group looked around the old
Monday 3rd May 2010
Ride Out To War Memorial
Oradour Sur Glane (260 Miles)
trip.
enjoying
coffee; others decided to have apple
part of the city whilst others drank
So it was up early yet again and off
some
crumble. On into Saumur and a real
coffee and chatted and chatted…I
on the longest journey of the trip.
seriously sore ribs that night from the
challenge. Lynn wanted to see the
am reliably informed that the “ride
Apart
amount
White Horses for which Saumur is
around the town” was well used by
hunt us poor motorists in packs of
famous. No luck unfortunately. Now
the group and that on one such trip
fifty+, the roads were clear. We set
as you know SAMMER’s are a well
Mike Barrett got off the “train” to look
off along the D roads heading south
educated
at
10
towards Poitiers .We arrived in plenty
mentioned that “them posh dancing
minutes). After 5 minutes the driver
of time. The village it self is a solemn
for
donkey things can be seen at any
shouted and blew her whistle. Mike
reminder of what happened when the
departure
circus”, it was necessary for the said
having been the only person to visit
Germans decided to kill everyone in
philistine to be advised accordingly.
the cathedral was then seen running
the village for no apparent reason.
along the side of the “train” trying to
After a couple of hours it was time to
have
Steve said.
There was a little rain in the air but
Every
body
themselves.
There
of
were
laughing.
Eventually
it
was off to bed.
Saturday 1st May 2010
Loire Valley (approx 125 miles
Unbelievably
either
nobody
breakfast
was
or
the
late
time. Many of the group had radios
group,
so
when
it
was
and so the day was set for the usual
the
Cathedral
(a
stop
of
from
the
usual
cyclists
who
banter. It didn’t take long. We were
We continued our journey following
get
travelling along the D7 following the
the river until eventually we stopped
informed
of
chosen; food was duly ordered and
river when suddenly over the radio
in
a
SAMMERs had informed the driver
served. Now the problems started;
came ”Did you see that?” Now as a
wonderful walled village full of coffee
that they were all present and that
the owner kindly put every ones bill
biker
shops with a waterfall in the square.
for
many
years
and
a
red
land
at
Richelieu.
This
is
21
back
on.
Once
that
the
again
said
I
am
group
lunch.
A
suitable
spot
was
together and handed me a total. Now
22
said
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Trip Around Villages Troo Area (70
Miles)
restaurant by “witch-way Jen” who
Ride around the triogolite village of
defended by my learned friend -Mr
onto the wonderful roads and into
was trying to avoid an international
TROO with lunch set at Montoir sur
Shellard. The night finally ended at
Amboise for ice cream. After several
situation. The less said about that
le Loire. No surprises just a great
about
the
attempts at trying to find a suitable
the better.
days riding, really chilling out. We all
management had decided that they
venue, some of the group decided to
knew
had run out of Chinon bottled wine
try a couple of “boules” of the local
and also Alflajem beer.
“glaces”. The rest decided to stick
I have to say my negotiation skills
failed dismally and I last remember
being
dragged
Back
onto
journey
the
back
out
of
bikes
to
the
the
for
the
hotel,
long
which
what
evening.
SAM
was
coming
Tonight
Party
was
Night”
in
the
all
the
the
“Official
others
cream
egg.
as
was rang-you guessed, it was out of
brought
order! Never mind we will sort out
against various members. All were
any problems the following day. Back
various
Judge
Jackie
charges
were
1.30am
sat
when
I
with tea and coffee.
Obviously the group had got a bit of a
official SAM T shirts, which stated
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Visit Around Beautiful Villages And
Chenoncaux ChateauChateau-80 Miles
radios were brilliant I was able to
“SAM
Today’s ride just had to be gentle
as
speak to Mike Barrett who said that
2010”. Good quality and reasonably
hence
Chenonceaux
he and Paul Beard would go back
priced
direct to the hotel. The next thing I
scene
heard
SAMMERs
sadly due to time, had to be via the
suppose
motorway. We travelled into Limoges
dress rehearsals. We had printed our
and started loosing members. The
was
all
11am
departure
time.
a
visit
to
the
was
chateau
next
on
at
the
The
Lunch had been booked at the local
SATNAV.
ready,
restaurant in Montresor just below
beautiful chateau several times a few
Chris!
Tables
the
taste for the chateau side of France
Having
visited
this
of us decided to just have a stroll and
the weather didn’t let us down-just
a cup of tea-oh the British Biker how
idea?
in
.The starters arrived and every one
the ferry company. Whilst sat having
exciting. It was amazing to see that
disgrace and so it was over to Mr
just couldn’t believe what they saw.
a peaceful, relaxing lunch a text was
good
Shellard to get us back. About 30
The portions were huge! The beer
received.
to
scaffolding, as much of the front of
miles from the hotel we encountered
and
the
industrial action at Le Havre we had
the chateau was covered in it. Still
a
lasted
joviality just went from strength to
to go to Dieppe the following day.
many SAMMER’s were amazed that
about 5 minutes. This was the only
strength. Again after the advanced
What
our
he had built such a building for his bit
wet
riding this was what it was all about:
usual
L’Petite
of “totty” and that when his “Missus”
Tired and thirsty we arrived back at
people
meal
Comtoir near the port? Action was
found out, it was off with the “totty’s”
the hotel for 7pm-quick wash up and
various presentations took place with
necessary so the help line they gave
head
guess where we all met up?
Mike
us to contact in case of problems
weather
was
now
which
throughout
are
thanks
set.
TOUR
the beautiful Chateau. As per normal
rainstorm,
we
–many
was
TOURS
called
best
SATNAV
wont,
TOURED
been
outfits (jeans, T shirts and trainers)
heavy
we
have
behind you”. How he did it I have no
My
“no
could
the
trip.
wine
dressed
started
having
finally
in
to
fun.
getting
their
flow
After
his
and
the
Cadbury’s
23
a
It
stated
disaster,
leaving
that
what
meal
due
about
at
old
and
LouisXIX
then
guess
liked
what,
his
she
24
moved in! Why is everything made
documents in case of this type of
anything!” He is right it was sorted-
so difficult?
problem. ”Oops sorry Pete forgot to
at a cost.
photocopy
No point in talking about the evening,
Citizen,
same as usual-party, eats; go to bed,
how boring!
Thursday 6 May 2010
Tours To DieppeDieppe-300 Miles
them”.
Again
This is where Jenny and I set off with
British
Finally we got onto the ferry for the
Mike Barrett on boring motorways as
EU member this wont be a problem
boring
eventually
we had to get back early. The rest of
.Two
various
docked at Portsmouth at 10.30pm
the group I am told had a scenic
form filling and telephone calls he
British time. A quick phone call by
route
was allowed to board the ferry. Try it,
Budge to the Maritime Club saw the
about the trip and the general feeling
was
residential
hours
later
address
following
in
UK,
trip
We
you wont be disappointed at just how
beer
good the French Customs are. Still
barman was happy and SAMMER’s
“SAM Invasion” as we realise that
he could of hidden on a lorry and got
reminisced about yet another brilliant
“having conquered all” we have to
in
trip.
travel
for…meow!
After
cancelling
the
free
and
had
his
pass
paid
and
home.
This is always a sad part of any
home.
Friday 7th May 2010
Portsmouth to home 100 miles.
parking
arranged.
The
home
and
“WHERE
were
WE
still
talking
GOING
NEXT
YEAR?
lunchtime meal in Le Havre we set
off
on
what
was
going
to
be
an
The next bit was the best. The tickets
eventful day in more ways than one.
had
We travelled mainly along the “N”
Unfortunately
roads
and
motorway.
been
booked
for
by
yours
some
truly.
unknown
Occasionally
reason when booking Mr and Mrs
we lost a member or two but not too
Shellard’s ticket I had them returning
often and we always seemed to find
on Saturday 1 May 2010. Those of
them again. We arrived in Dieppe in
you that know me will know that I am
plenty of time. It was at this stage
a caring, kind, considerate person,
that one of the group remembered
unless it involves Gary. After several
that he had left his wallet and his
ear bashings from “Witch way” it was
Passport under his mattress at the
off to vent my anger at the ticket
hotel, along with his teeth and false
office. As I walked in Gary gave me
eye. No problem you may think-as
that look that said, “Shut up, yes you
per appendix B of the briefing pack
did cock up. I’m sorting it, don’t say
Fixed!!
he would have photocopied all his
25
26
Editorials
Numpty..(no
Numpty ..(no idea) Scud…(where
Scud …(where to go)
Numpty Scud Rides A Bike 2nd Bit Bit 'Come and have a bacon butty and
cup of tea with us this Sunday 21st
June at Painswick':
was after my phone number. Hmm
what kind of club was this? very
friendly
blokes,
forgot
to
mention
Lawrence also emailed me within
This was part of an email sent by our
twelve minutes. I checked the Sam
illustrious
web
joined
leader
Sammer’s,
Peter
the
What
a
day
I
brilliant
the
look
too
bad, a couple of pints would do the
feeling towards the right decision of
trick, well maybe it would take five
becoming
was
to eight for Pete. ……Hang on a
impressed as well, unfortunately she
minute; there are women in the pics
could not make the day due to her
as
duty roster. I would like to add that at
around the site, yep there are a lot
the end of the email it also had this
of them, Little did I know at this time
as a last line: Any problems feel free
about
to
covenant’ as Pete refers to them.
a
contact
willing
biker,
me
or
Lynn
any
they will
be
help
(they
to
of
the
more than
had
a
well,
Well
the
if
I
a
couple
Bi…...
am
more
sorry,
going
on
checks
‘Witches
a
ride
to
Painswick to meet, for the first time,
premonition!) the
sure that my bike was sorted and up
Within 30 minutes of that email I had
another
from
Associate
27
didn't
warm welcome, that gave a good
committee
site…………….found
photos………..they
Geoff
as
Co-ordinator
chief
SAM
bloke,
he
Sammer’s
I
wanted
to
make
to it. Saturday prior I booked it into
Andy’s
shack
(my
ex
brother
in
law’s (his bike, Tiger was known as
28
the bitch, a good ride, less said)). We
the building there they were, the pot
wrupur, wrupurrr the phone that is,
All Recognition, DRM Down Road
started by getting it onto his bike
was on the boil, "witchway and the
well we will discuss how to describe
Muttering,
ramp, emptied the oil, changed the
coven...........", she had two others
that sound over a beer sometime(or
(Read
oil filter, put K&N air filter in, new oil,
tending the brew with her. I got out
tea if on a ride). Anyway the phone
gave me the instructions to ride to
emptied drive shaft oil, changed rear
the car (embarrassed) walked over
rang, mine that is. Geoff confirmed
first
and front brakes, filled new gear oil,
to them smiled, You must be Clint
with me the ride and that Sally was
constructive
“tweak it a bit more to make sure”
(was anyone else turning up in a
to be there as well for his ride. I was
adhered to the speed limits of the
over
tightened
off
for
we
He
first
went.
I
impressed
of
given roads and rode as I had been
commitment that sammers give to
taught from DSA test. Kings head
sang a 18yrs plus song, four letter
warmed to all there, as each was
one
Norton
words
introduced and I immediately tried
ride. TALK
lost. Looked in the closest mirror,
to
had
agreed
word
anyone
else
looked
with
totally
myself,
one
the
placed
SIZE
to
Mythe
just
Tewkesbury. Geoff’s
past
observing
As
PROBLEMS. We met up as agreed
must
butty
at the Swan pub Coombe Hill. Geoff
this........... “Why me, of all the ones
names.
bacon
BIKE
first
have
went
something
like
coven
was on a CBF 1000, Sally on a BMW
to
Dakar. Geoff explained and checked
pillock turns up, three things I have
cant
bike
into
my
hand
whilst
the
get
on
as
to be a short meeting lasted all day
my details, asked a few questions to
to
managed to break oil cover nut in
as the company was good and I
ascertain my level of knowledge and
wanted,
drive
shaft(over
on
me.
all
Peter
ABOUT
my
produced a perfect brew. What was
Sunday
with
memorise
before
Sent an email to Peter: bad news
make
having
saved
this
level
point
chat,
RTFM
had was hearty and full of cheer, I
another,
the
stopping
fails
Manual).
car!, big give away). The welcome I
then
on
else
screw
a
bloody
all
F…ing
cover and snapped it, danced and
mostly,
the
if
The
him,
what
check,
this
three
is
he
give
does
all
I
me
was learning a lot by listening to the
to see if I had understood the I.A.M.
hundreds, can I remember them all,
various
up,
book that is given when you enroll. I
oh god please give me the strength
will come out in car just to say hello.
apparently it was a refresher ride
had read it all prior to this. Geoff
and
Sunday 21st June, what a lovely day,
and all were enjoying it. I fixed the
asked questions, such as Powdery:
thru”..............Clint
sun (big round thing, yellow,sits in
bike the following Monday and went
Petrol, Oil, Water,damage, Electrics,
Coombe
sky and gives a warm feeling for
for a spin. Geoff’s first email for my
Rubber, Yourself(idiot on top, most
doing a good impression of a totally
those who have forgotten) was up,
first
my
important piece of equipment, that
focused observer(not the gibbering
birds were singing, trees rustled in
observer, and that our first ride was
causes most accidents and can not
wreck he felt with this blob on a bike
the slight breeze, I was feeling crap,
to be on 7th July. He informed me
be
in
what
car
that he was also being observed for
Tug “Take Use Give”. SSV “Safety
following perfectly, with Sally(class
(should have been a bike) to my first
senior observer post. Ring ,Ring or
Stability View”. In response I thought
biker) close behind, keeping a keen
meet. As I came around the corner of
does it purr,purr could even be
of my own FUBAR Fuc..d Up Beyond
eye on him. Clint was just taking in
numpty,
driving
in
and
to
senior
sheared, get new one Monday) If ok
a
tightened
impart
my
a
bikers
ride,
that
introduced
turned
him
as
29
the breeze and enjoying himself, he
Cassidy” left, no right, no left, sod it
was in the middle of the road(safest
both feet much better (apparently,
place
looked
he
thinks,
but
can
not
see
like
what
dogs
do
on
walk)). Clint happy, bike still going
to close (2 sec rule!), smelling the air
in direction stated, has not fallen off,
(diesel,dead
muck
feeling smug. Geoff was impressed
spreading, silage always that bit of
by now!!. Out of Tewkesbury over
road!), taking in the sights (Totty to
the bridge first stop, all three pull in.
the
and
Clint get's off his bike and looks
wondering what this advanced biking
back at Geoff. Geoff slowly gets off
was
dual
bike head down looking at floor, his
carriage way, 70 it says in the book,
body that of a dejected worn out
so
says
beaten man (quite bubbly actually,
sympathy
but looses the atmosphere and the
left,
roadkill
all
70
about.
it
is
something
to
the
Clint
right)
hits
the
a.s.a.p.(sure
about
somewhere!)
bike
passes
it
the
car(bit
helmet
wanted to see how good, looked in
shade prior to ride). The note book
the car mirror(safety Bubble!). Hard
comes out, whilst Sally joins them.
on
at
Standing there with grin on face,
Apperley turning (75% front 50-50 in
feeling chuffed he got this far. Little
wet),
rolling
did he know what the book was to
,lights change, twist that throttle were
hold, for him to be told, for Geoff to
off again. Coming into Tewkesbury,
be
balancing the bike, not on the throttle
sermon of his life…………
no
into
traffic
problem
bike
lights
still
1,2,3,4,5.
front
of
by
him
had
now.
with
see
this
got
Geoff
no
to
was
idea)
30
32
trend of the story), he removes his
close apparently found out later) just
brakes
Positions
Hill
to
a
around bends), following car in front
badger,
replaced!).
capacity
so
(
his
bold
hair
and
was
deliver
a
darker
the
best
(on feet, still learning the weight of it
on slow riding (drag back brake with
Regards
throttle
/clutch
Clinton King
easier),
more
control
like
makes
“hop
it
along
31
Budget Chain Oiler
Finally
got
around
to
fitting
"Tutoro" (Top Up, Turn
my
On, Ride
The kit comprised:
the
sprocket
behind
the
Then I cut the pipe to length (you
there's no mess - less than my old
work
out
get about twice as much as you
Scottoiler on my old bike (though I
put
the
need)
and,
very
never got around to fine tuning that,
reservoir, and settled in the end for
tucked
up
nicely
the
hanger
and
I
inside
cut
once)
was
going
of
the
to
to
nearside
pillion
frame
fortunately,
inside
recess
-
it
all
the
rear
you
can
cap,
the back wheel (on a slight inward
fit onto the reservoir and nozzle and
on/off
slant) and the knob on top, facing
seems a good join - no leaks at all.
valve/knob
forward for easy access - you need
Topped up with some Scottoil that I
•
3 big cable ties
to use it easily, right? Mounting it
had left over from my old VFR750
•
4 small cable ties
was dead easy - slide in the little
and let it seep slowly all the way
•
a twin feed oil nozzle (I think
rubber blocks and cable tie it tight to
through to the sprocket, then turned
there's some thin wire inside)
the hanger (2 cable ties).
it off.
Next bit was a bit trickier but within 5
So far I've been using it just one turn
mins I'd worked out that mounting
of the tap open and it all seems
the twin drip nozzle hard against the
good.
swing arm was a no-no. You need
noticeably smoother under foot (I'd
the nozzle to 'float' a bit so that the
been using Wurth Dry Lube which
which
•
has
a
6
full
turn
aid nozzle positioning)
a syringe for refilling the reservoir
two
small
rubber
Just got to remember to get in the
habit of turning it on and off, which is
the only minor downside - it's not
automatic. But hey, it was only £20!
If I can do it, anyone can do it - just
have patience. I can see why RiDE
rated it so well - simple, effective
too!
(with stiff wire inside one end to
•
admittedly).
and cheap. Made in Gloucestershire
a 3mm (?) inner diameter oil tube
•
you
twice
with
end
unless
It took me 20 mins (I like to measure
barely see it. The tube is just push-
plastic
'pasty'
specifically clean it off regularly) and
footrest, with the top-up end towards
push-on
bit
teeth/clear of the sprocket nuts.
a plastic (presumably) reservoir
•
a
edge
fluid is kinda cool.
where
Off) chain oiler yesterday.
of
gets
stick with Scottoil - the dark green
mounting
blocks
sprocket doesn't bash it out of the
Gear
changes
are
www.tutorochainoiler.com
already
Jim
Bluetooth Radio
100ml
way. Two more, bigger, cable ties
aluminium flask from them (£3) for
around the swingarm and oiler tube
storing spare oil under the seat. I
about 4 inches from the front edge
I know that those who have autocom
expensive
reckon I'll easily get 300 miles out of
of
or starcomm systems either to allow
already own such a system, then
a single charge. They say to use
compromise. This puts the nozzle
communication
pillions,
spending money adding upgrades
10/40W
slightly above horizontal, down on to
connection to two way radios or even
is worth doing, but if like me you are
the sprocket, a few mm onto the
to mobile telephones swear by these
starting from scratch, then there is
I
also
bought
or
a
neat
chain
little
oil.
I'll
probably
the
sprocket,
seemed
a
good
33
an alternative more modern approach.
voice controlled transmit (vox) just
Midland already make several different
doesn’t
models of PMR two way radios, but
background noise would activate it
work,
because
the
the 446BT is the first radio of
at speed, so a transmit switch
its type to include Bluetooth.
is essential.
This
means
that
it
connect
wirelessly
Bluetooth
device
to
fitted
to
a
I've
a
these radios and will let you
bought
myself
one
helmet. The radio comes with
get
a lead which plugs in to it with
equipped SAMMERS to allow
a push to talk (PTT) switch
a shakedown test.
out
with
some
a
34
(except August and December)
D ecember) at;
Birds Eye Walls Club
Hammond Way,
Gloucester
GL4 3HG
radio
Telephone NumberNumber- 01452 610277
which can be fixed to the left
with
you
We meet every second Tuesday of the month
of
know how well it works once I
If
How Do You Find Us?
can
bike
handlebar
with
accessories.
Simon
supplied
velcro tab. Anyone who has
used bike to bike radio will tell you
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