Pat and l met up with Vinnie, Christian and Chris at Otterspool way.
Vinnie took the lead by taking M1, A5 then A422 and arrived about 10:15 with no one getting lost for a change and a very pleasant ride.

This was the festival’s 9th year and it was packed with amazing bikes and favourite attractions.
One of the highlights was in the town centre where the classic ltalian Grand Prix bikes were racing.
The festival’s heritage was the focus of it’s main features which is fundraising for Air Ambulance and the Blood Bikers. 
Every year has seen the event grow in size and status. This event was unique with a chance to see a mix of machines from vintage racers to MOTO GP monsters close up as they roar around the town.
There were plenty of stalls to look at while looking around we bumped into Phil and Maggie and also Steve and his friends who had lots to chat about.
The highlight of my day was watching 350 M.V. Augusta and Benelli as they were trying really hard to beat each other.
Pat brought a picnic lunch consisting of sandwiches and chocolates which we all enjoyed with our drinks which we acquired from a charity stall who only asked for donation to be placed in their donation box to raise funds for their charity.
This was a very well organised event with fantastic weather. All in all a great day out with a pleasant ride home in the afternoon sunshine.

Brian 

This is another event that was not marked as a club run until this year. Last year few of the Busy Bee members had attended and were very impressed. So upon their request we the committee decided to make it as a club run this year.

We meet up at Otterspool Way for 9am. I was not going to miss out on this event as last year I was busy with my house extension. There was Sam, Steve, Brian & Pat, Chris & Elizabeth, Ian and Phil waiting. Brian led part of the way and then Chris took over as he had the Sat Nav.

On arrival we were directed to a dedicated motorbike parking area. It was a bit of a walk compared to the car parking but much easier to exit at the end of the day. We made our way to the gates and payed £8 entry fee. Brian commented that it was much bigger and better organised then last year.

There were all kinds of events happening in the main arena. They had closed the high street to the traffic so that side car racing and motor bike racing can take place. There were also café racer and custom bike parades in addition to live band playing in the main field arena. Steve Colley trick trial display was also taking place throughout the day.

There were also motorcycle dealers such as Triumph, BMW, Yamaha, Suzuki and others displaying their latest offerings. Also a lot of motorcycle club stands were present. Few trade stalls and plenty of food and drinks vendor were on site. We kept bumping into other club members from time to time.

This was defiantly one of the well organised event that I have been to in a while and I am glad we have made it as a club run. The weather was overcast the whole day but it was quite warm which made it more enjoyable.

This was a great event with full action packed day and great weather. I will be coming back here again next year.

Vinnie