Stevenage and District Motorcycle Club
Our Club Runs
The following are some of the run outs we have had during the years
both the Bank Holiday Monday runs and the general Sunday runs
May Day Run Out
Monday 3rd May 2010
Bournemouth and The new Forest
Due to inclement weather this planned run did not take place, it is rescheduled for Whitsun Monday, 31st may 2010
Easter Monday Run Out
Monday 5th April 2010
Ace Café Southend Shakedown
The first major ride out of the year was a great success, many new members attended and the weather was fine for us. Southend was undergoing some major works so the front was out of bounds for parking and our usual cafe was shut, the alternative cafe was however very good value!!!
Some Photos; Thanks to Colleen.
The Ride To The Wall
six hardy club members braved the early start, chilly weather and long ride to attend this event held in aid of the "Help for Heroes" fund.
Over 5000 bikes assembled at Drayton Manor Park before the fairly short, and very well marshalled, ride to the National Memorial site at Litchfield, see the web site at www.thenma.org.uk/ for more details.
Or see the Ride To The Wall site at www.rttw.org
Here Are Some Photos From Dean:
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A View Inside The "Wall" |
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One Of The Striking Tableau's Inside The "Wall" |
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A Broader View Of The "Wall" |
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One Of The Many Monuments In The Grounds |
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Or See Some More On Mick Shinne's Site At: http://do4me.co.uk/PhotoAlbums/RTTW09/
August Bank Holiday Monday
Monday August 31st 2009
A New Forest Trip
14 bikes made the long run to this lovely part of the country, the weather was fine, the scenery gorgeous and the company friendly.
Here are some of the starters.
And here are some photos:
Click to enlarge:
Whit Monday
Margate Meltdown
Monday May 25th 2009
nine bikes rode down to the seaside resort famous in its sixties heyday, we stopped at the delightful Nell's cafe on the A2 near Gravesend and enjoyed a nice breakfast, well deserved after the long cross country ride to get there.
the next leg along the A2 was less successful as we rode through the north Kent towns and villages, a route I don't think we will take again.
thousands of motorcyclists from the Ace cafe Run filled Margate but parking was well organised as was the entertainment stalls and displays. the weather held out, with just a few spot of rain to slightly mar a wonderful day.
May Day Run Out
Monday 4th May 2009
Stratford Upon Avon
Although it was the Ace Café Battle of Hastings Run which the club usually attends, Some members, myself primarily,
Did not wish to venture down the hectic, crowded and over policed roads to Hastings.
Instead 14 bikes rode the long and winding roads ( sound like a good title for a song!!) to Stratford Upon Avon.
We stopped at Ma Larkin's café near Chipping Norton, where the quick service and good food was appreciated.
Although it was a cold and somewhat overcast day members enjoyed a walk around an unusually quite Stratford.
we had a delightful ride home through Banbury, Buckingham, Woburn and Hockcliffe.
ven one members lost wallet, containing all his cards and cash, had a happy ending.
Easter Monday Run Out
Monday 13th April 2009
Ace Café Southend Shakedown
The first major ride out of the year saw ten bikes and a few pillions make the journey to Southend.
The weather could have been better, it rained a little on the way down and it was overcast all day.
As usual we managed to beat the rush and park on the sea front, we had our usual breakfast break then most people drifted off to enjoy the sights and sounds of this manic day by the sea.
Bank Holiday Run Out
Margate
Monday 31st May 2008
Our regular bank holiday run went to Margate, along the beautiful north Kent coast
rather than using all the motorways the route took us across country, using roads of course, and only using a small bit of the M25, the Dartford crossing bit, and the a2.
the trip took about 4 hours
with a stop at Thurrock services in the middle
The journey down was not the best, it was mistake taking the A2, it was busy, littered with speed cameras and we went through every town and village on the way with 30 limits and red traffic lights.
Margate was not much better, it was a sorry remnant of its once great seaside heritage, boarded up shops and a general run down feeling pervaded the whole place.
generally not one of our better runs.
May Day Run Out
Ace Café Battle of Hastings Run
8 bikes braved the early start to ride down to Hastings, seeing the amount of bikes along the A21 and in Hastings we may have to leave even earlier next year.
A good day was had by all, except the Dartford Crossing Gate Control Man, who lost his drop down barrier to the front of Phil's bike.
Easter Monday Run Out
Ace Café Southend Shakedown
A great time was had by all the riders and pillions of the 17 bikes that turned out for this run to meet up with the thousands, some said 35 to 40 thousand, bikes at Southend.
BRIGHTON RUN - AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY 2004
Monday 30th August
Our final bank holiday run of the year, and perhaps our most successful, saw 17 bikes 7 with pillions and several new members make the trip to Brighton.
We went on the
rather boring M25 and M23, it was the only way;
The trip took about 3 hrs including a stop at Pease Pottage but once at Brighton everyone had a good time, exploring the labyrinthine shopping area of the lanes, disturbing the local street entertainers ( See Photos ) and spending some time in the local hostelry.
Next year ( 2005 ) we will again be running trips on the Bank Holidays, if anyone wants to organise these, or suggest different destinations, please come forward.
Some Photos of the trip ( click on to enlarge )
David Kinch
Triumph Trophy Rider and Club Web Master.