Plymouth Motorcycle Club Plymouth Motorcycle Club Editor: Ritch Bounds/Denis Callicott ,Steve and Allison Ford EMAIL [email protected] tel 01752 492749 2011 2011 Newsletter Newsletter July July On Sunday 10th, at 7.30 am riders from the club met at the Tamar Bridge , On Sunday 10th, at 7.30 am riders from the club met at the Tamar Bridge , then journeyed down to ‘Piggies’ to join with the Cornwall Riders Club for a then journeyed down to ‘Piggies’ to join with the Cornwall Riders Club for a charity rideout to support the Precious Lives appeal. Report on page 4. charity rideout to support the Precious Lives appeal. Report on page 4. Joint event with Cornwall Riders on a busy day for charity rides. Swapping Horsepower for Paddle Power Club members joined in with the fun when they competed in a raft race to support the British Heart Foundation on Sunday 23rd June. Report page....6 On board the King Harry Ferry
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JulyJuly
On Sunday 10th, at 7.30 am riders from the club met at the Tamar Bridge , On Sunday 10th, at 7.30 am riders from the club met at the Tamar Bridge ,
then journeyed down to ‘Piggies’ to join with the Cornwall Riders Club for a then journeyed down to ‘Piggies’ to join with the Cornwall Riders Club for a
charity rideout to support the Precious Lives appeal. Report on page 4.charity rideout to support the Precious Lives appeal. Report on page 4.
Joint event with Cornwall Riders on
a busy day for charity rides.
Swapping Horsepower for Paddle Power Club members joined in with the fun when they competed in a raft race to support
the British Heart Foundation on Sunday 23rd June. Report page....6
On board the King Harry Ferry
PP LEASE NOTE: LEASE NOTE: The above is subject to change or cancellation so before making any travel The above is subject to change or cancellation so before making any travel
arrangements check the above details are correct by visiting on the club website on: arrangements check the above details are correct by visiting on the club website on:
Wednesday 20thWednesday 20th Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
Thursday 28thThursday 28th Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
OTHER FORTHCOMING EVENTS …Next few monthsOTHER FORTHCOMING EVENTS …Next few months
Tickets are still on sale for the Summer Party / Barbecue / Barn dance / Disco on Satur-day 23rd July. It will be at the Citybus Club. Tickets are £6-00 per person, which will include barbecue food. Tickets are available now at the Club meetings , or let us know what you want and we’ll get them to you.Or alternatively, let me know how many you want at [email protected] and I will keep them for you to collect at the door on the night. The second part of our celebrations will be incorporated in this years Jeremiahs Journey Charity rideout on Saturday 20th AUGUST terminating at the Argaum Rugby Club , Roborough. This club run event will be an opportunity for those who would like to take part in the ride out and then camp out overnight and have a few without having to worry about driving. It will also be close enough to home for members to attend the evening if they miss out on the ride, or don’t want to camp and go home after the celebrations. We’ll get more details to you when they are finalised.
AUGUST 2011AUGUST 2011
Wednesday 3rdWednesday 3rd Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
Thursday 4thThursday 4th Plymouth Bike NightPlymouth Bike Night
Thursday 4th Thursday 4th -- Sunday 7th Calstock Bike RallySunday 7th Calstock Bike Rally
Sunday 7thSunday 7th Bikers Day Bikers Day -- Seaton.Seaton.
Wednesday 10thWednesday 10th Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
Wednesday 17thWednesday 17th Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
Sunday 21stSunday 21st Route 38 show / HoeRoute 38 show / Hoe
Wednesday 24thWednesday 24th Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
Wednesday 31stWednesday 31st Paignton Bike NightPaignton Bike Night
PLYMOUTH BIKE NIGHT REPORT.
I know some of you have been gallivanting on the Continent lately, and to rallies, - so why not let the other members
share your experiences? A few words about what you did and perhaps a couple of pictures - send them to me or
Ritchie or Steve and we‟ll add them to the newsletter.
The fourth The fourth Plymouth Bike Night Plymouth Bike Night of the 2011 season was a little cool but at least the rain kept off the Hoe Promenade which of the 2011 season was a little cool but at least the rain kept off the Hoe Promenade which
did not put off the support of the local motorcycle businesses and 450 bikers who all managed to raise a further did not put off the support of the local motorcycle businesses and 450 bikers who all managed to raise a further
£666.32.£666.32. This brings the total raised to date to £2,822.54 which is split evenly between Help for Heroes and Afghan Heroes This brings the total raised to date to £2,822.54 which is split evenly between Help for Heroes and Afghan Heroes
charities.charities.
Special thanks again for the continued support from C & G Catering, PCC Park Services staff and all the hard working volun-Special thanks again for the continued support from C & G Catering, PCC Park Services staff and all the hard working volun-
teer marshals mainly from Plymouth Motorcycle Club.teer marshals mainly from Plymouth Motorcycle Club. For a brief report and pictures of this recent For a brief report and pictures of this recent Plymouth Bike Night Plymouth Bike Night
please visit the please visit the Plymouth PostPlymouth Post website who are the official media company for Plymouth Bike Nights.website who are the official media company for Plymouth Bike Nights.
The next The next Plymouth Bike Night Plymouth Bike Night will be on Thursday 11will be on Thursday 11thth August ’11 and there will be a special live rock band. Thank you for August ’11 and there will be a special live rock band. Thank you for
your continued help and support to this charity event.your continued help and support to this charity event.
Kind regards, Pete BattenKind regards, Pete Batten Plymouth Bike Night OrganiserPlymouth Bike Night Organiser Mob: 0779 921 5242Mob: 0779 921 5242
Raft Race report “Yo ho ho me hearties, hoist the mainsail!” Was the initial cry that soon turned to “I don’t want to
die like this!!!!!!” as intrepid club members set out to sea on a raft that we had built to take part in a race under the
Tamar Bridge to support the BHF.
It was a scorcher of a day as the contenders set out the rafts on the slipway outside the RABI pub watched by a grow-
ing number of spectators - all there to contribute and encourage the teams taking part.
Our team consisted of Steve Ford, ably assisted by Allison , Trevor Pridham, Kevin Freer, Keith Wallace, and myself,
supported by Ritchie, Les Rainsford and members of our families.- Our team benefited from having the ideal mix for
this type of event - muscular males , in peak condition ,with endless knowledge of sea and tide conditions - well - put
it this way - Trev‟s got a boat , Keith used to be in a canoe club twenty years ago, and Steve used to work with the life-
boats - what more could you want! We were confident of collecting a trophy and the raft had been built during the pre-
vious week by the lads - well done guys -and was a sight to behold.- see pics.
First thing we noticed was the size of the other teams efforts - one raft held about twenty people - mind you - they‟d
done it before - so knew what the challenges were. Fancy dress was in evidence with an 007 theme and the pink ladies.
Okay - we were asked to put our creations in the water - the first time for ours, -and we duly boarded - noting that the
platform was only just floating above the surface of the water - (note for if there is a next time - bigger drums and try it
out first!) - Eventually, after making sure we were all facing the right way - we set off paddling to try and catch the rest
(because we didn‟t know the race had actually started, and they were gone!) paddling instructions were - one, two, one,
two, left, left, LEFT! LEFT!
The idea of the race was to get to the other side - touch and then get back first to the slipway.. As we reached the half-
way point across the river, the other rafts disappeared rapidly off into the distance as if they had outboards, leaving us
to the mercy of the still incoming tide, desperately turning in circles and gradually making our way up towards
Calstock! It‟s so frustrating when you are paddling like hell and still going backwards! “Ah well there‟s a nice pub up
there”!
It was then that we decided to change tactics, abandon all hopes of actually completing the course, and just ambush the
leaders with the stock of water bombs in our trailer dinghy on their return journey. All this time we were in fits of
laughter at our situation, and surrounded by small inflatables prepared to rescue us if needed. Well, after half an hour
or more of paddling, the actual race had finished, the victors were on the slipway spraying champagne and celebrating,
leaving us being towed (slowly so as not to suddenly turn into a submarine) ,still paddling, back towards the shore
(mind you - we did manage the last 20 metres on our own ) singing “row, row row your boat, landed and then pep-
pered the cheering - (or was it jeering) crowd with the water bomb supplies.
We did get a trophy - errrrm - forget what it was for - but it didn‟t really matter - it was a brilliant laugh ,a great day,
and well worth the effort.
Editor.
From the chairs Hi Guys and Girls Without wanting to repeat myself too much, the Megaride is getting closer - this year is our chance to shine as a club and show everyone what we can achieve working as a team. We are still asking for volunteers (there can never be too many) to help at Lee Mill between 7am and 12 midday and on the Hoe between 10.30 am and 17.00. Sue and I have been attending ESAG (Emergency Services Advisory Group) meetings with the various governing bodies. Because of this, Health and Safety plays a major part in this event, hence we need people to assist with the not so glamorous parts of the event, i.e. looking after Fire extinguisher stations and spill kits. Also, at the end of the day we have to make sure that the Hoe is tidy so we don’t lose our deposit .Whatever time you can spare please email Denis with your mobile number and give him an idea what length of time you will be there so we can make up a list of helpers and the times they are available and confirm it with you.