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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:

www.plymouthmcc.org.ukwww.plymouthmcc.org.uk

Monday 18thMonday 18th 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, Short RideoutShort Rideout

8pm Club Meeting, City Bus Social Club8pm Club Meeting, City Bus Social Club

PLYMOUTH FOODBANK PRESENTATIONPLYMOUTH FOODBANK PRESENTATION

Saturday 23rdSaturday 23rd SUMMER PARTY / BBQ Citybus Club 6.00pmSUMMER PARTY / BBQ Citybus Club 6.00pm

Monday 25thMonday 25th 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, Long RideoutLong Rideout

AUGUST 2011AUGUST 2011

Monday 1stMonday 1st 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, Short RideoutShort Rideout



Sunday 14thSunday 14th PLYMOUTH MEGARIDE.PLYMOUTH MEGARIDE.



Saturday 20th Saturday 20th JEREMIAHS JOURNEY Charity rideout ,Lee Mill 2pm JEREMIAHS JOURNEY Charity rideout ,Lee Mill 2pm

Evening party and campover at ARGAUM Rugby ClubEvening party and campover at ARGAUM Rugby Club

Monday22ndMonday22nd 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, 7pm Plymouth Legacy Hotel, Long RideoutLong Rideout



SEPTEMBER 2011 SEPTEMBER 2011


Sunday 11thSunday 11th CORNISH TRIANGLE RUN Torpoint Ferry 9.00amCORNISH TRIANGLE RUN Torpoint Ferry 9.00am






FORTHCOMING CLUB EVENTS … Next few monthsFORTHCOMING CLUB EVENTS … Next few months

JULY 2011JULY 2011

Friday 15th on..Friday 15th on.. BMAD RallyBMAD Rally

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.



Sunday 21stSunday 21st Route 38 show / HoeRoute 38 show / Hoe


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

http://www.plymouthbikenight.org.uk/


http://www.plymouthpost.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3242:plymouth-bike-night-2011-off-to-a-roaring-start&catid=42:help-for-heroes&Itemid=73


Charity ride out with Cornwall Riders Club

On Sunday 10th July, at 7.30am riders from our club met at the Tamar Bridge , then journeyed down to „Piggies‟ near

Indian Queens to join with the Cornwall Riders Club, for a charity rideout to support the Precious Lives Appeal.

They are a small band of riders that we have had associations with in the past - some will remember the rounders

matches that were great fun- always riddled with accusations of cheating and bringing in „ringers‟. (all in good hu-

mour of course).

The choice of where to go and what to support on the 10th was challenging because there were several other mo-

torcycle charity events happening, - the Devon Air Ambulance annual ride being one of them, Damerells St Austell

were running one and so, unfortunately, with members being away on trips, our numbers were lower than last year.

Having been guided by Mac‟s satnav and on reaching Royston‟s (Cornwall Riders) house - well, estate really - we

were greeted by their members and treated to generous portions of Bacon butties and tea, before paying our donations,

talking to the Alpacas, admiring his fish pond and finally setting off on our trip to the coast. Great to be taken to places

that I hadn‟t been to before without worrying about getting lost and as we were in their territory, the leaders knew all

the scenic routes and cut throughs.

Our first port of call was down to St. Mawes - very nice - (must go there again and stay a little longer.) - and after ne-

gotiations with the man in the car park about where to put the bikes, it was time for a cuppa - and then a bonus - the sun

came out!

Refreshed and raring to go, it was on to our next destination - the King Harry Ferry across the River Fal then on to-

wards Truro. This was where we realised that the other charity events were happening - we reached the main road to

be confronted by a mass of bikers all heading in the same direction as us.

Truro town centre was awash with traffic - so it really was a matter of spotting Royston‟s orange helmet and following

that as we filtered through, and past ,the cars and bikes, hoping we wouldn‟t pick up hundreds of bikers following us

thinking we were all in the same ride! Luckily there were marshals waiting for them at their turn off - but we did get

some enquiring looks when we went straight on!

Our final destination was the Blue Anchor pub at Fraddon, where those who wanted a meal ate as we all sat ouside and

chatted loudly , as usual, for what must have been an hour - it was one of those times that if you weren‟t riding, you

could easily have stayed on for a few pints of the real ale. - some even managed to keep up with the Formula 1 race on

TV..

All too soon it was time to say our farewells and head home. The weather man had given out the possibility of showers

- but, we had good conditions throughout the day. Many thanks go to the Cornwall Riders for their hospitality and good

company.

A good time was had by all

Denis

There is a new MAG group starting on 10/08/2011 in Lee Mill at the Westward Inn, 8pm start.

I believe that there are a number of campaigns that the local members would like to at least be aware of, for example.

* Mandatory high-viz - making it illegal to NOT wear, taking away the option.

* Anti "tampering" laws - unable to change air filters from manufacturers spec for example

* Get-a-grip - relating to the condition of roads, potholes and the like.

Just to mention a few Would you please let the club members know about this group ? Thanks Neil Stone

New events - just in.

Hi , we are inviting you to our bikers day out in Seaton 7th Aug . 10-00am till 4-30pm Seaton seafront . live

bands , classic car show , food and drinks all day , panto horse race , stalls and much more all welcome ,hope to see

you there all in aid of Devon Air Ambulance £1 donation to Devon Air Amb. Thanks - Colin (Jurassic Coast Bik-

ers )

If you have anything you want other club members to know about - as long as it is relevant to bikers- let us know and we‟ll put it in for you.

Space filler

A little boy walks into his parents bedroom while they are having sex. “What are you doing?2 he asks. “We’re making a

baby” says his mother. The little boy thinks carefully for a while and then says “Well then - can you do it doggy style, I’d

RAFT RACE

Don‟t want to worry you lads - but look at the

size of the opponents drums!

Shouldn‟t we be above the water level?

Illegal immigrants were a problem - nobody knew the

penguin, and not forgetting Steve the Stowaway in the

raft / trailer at the back!

If you have anything interesting to contribute -

perhaps pictures and a bit of blurb - please

sent it through to me at

[email protected]

Charity ride with Cornish Riders Club

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.

Thank you Ritch Bounds

2011 pmcc newsletter - july

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