Chairman’s Run – 12th October
9 bikes braved the rain and mist on the ‘Final’ last run of the season which was held to celebrate our Chairman being back on the road. The run stopped at Pateley Bridge and the Sun Inn at Fewston,
He’s back!!!
At long last Barrie Blayney (our beloved Chairman) has the 99 back on the road after his engine blow up and rebuild problems, he describes himself as ‘One Happy Biker’.
Last planned ride out of 2013 – seven bikes took part in the run which was originally destined to go to Saltburn, however as the hill climb was cancelled and bad weather was forecast the group had a 120 mile run around North York’s, stopping in Thisk and Ripon. The journey home from Ripon was damp!
In Thirsk before the wet stuff arrived!
Norton factory visit – CRMC weekend at Donington Park
Barry and Andy visited the Norton works during the CRMC racing weekend at Donington and managed to get a test ride on a new 961 Commando. The factory will move to Donington Hall commencing Monday 12th August.
Ride out 20th July – Forest of Bowland, Arnside & Devil’s Bridge
At Devil’s Bridge in the sunshine
10 bikes joined the run (6 Norton’s) that took place in dry and very warm conditions (a welcome change from our last North West run!). Harry and Russ had wandered off when the photo was taken. Colin McConnachy from the South Lakes branch joined us at Devil’s Bridge for a chat. 166 miles were covered in the day.
Scarborough Ride Out 22nd June
Seven riders from the Yorkshire Branch met up with Harry and Alan from the East Yorkshire Branch during the ride out to Scarborough. Fortunately only minor rain showers were encountered! 193 miles were covered in the day.
International Rally 2013 – 8 branch members travelled to Franch for the rally.
Ride out to the bike museum
Members joined by 2 honorary members Fran and Marcus from New Zealand
Norton’s filling the town centre
Time for more wine and beer!!!
Trough of Bowland Ride Out – 12th May
Eleven bikes joined the run on Sunday 12th May, the photo was taken at Dick Turpins snack bar. Following the stop we made our way through lovely countryside, unfortunately the light then medium rain set in. Whilst riding in Yorkshire it was dry, in Lancashire it was wet, wet, wet!?! Definitiely a route to be retraced in dry conditions in the future. Well done to Peter and Suzanne Holland for planning the run. 146 miles were covered on the day.
NOC AGM – 3 members made the 300 mile round trip to represent the branch at Gaydon, Warwickshire
The AGM was very well attended at the Heritage Motor Centre, which is an excellent venue. Mike Jackson was interviewed and gave an entertaining response, the highlight of the meeting was Stuart Garner’s attendance and address to the meeting about Norton Motorcycles, he reviewed the progress so far and the plans for the future, he left the impression that the marque is in safe competent hands.