The 2026 Lakes Run 8th August

The Lakes Run 8th August Two riders (Mic and I) turned up at the Auction Eats for the lakes run. Not surprising there were only two of us as it is holiday season and John was on his modern bike and went straight to Slyne on the Motorway instead of fighting the traffic...

Bob’s Lunch Run 22nd July

6 Riders Assembled at the Bluebird and after a phone call we found the expected 2 other riders were otherwise engaged so we set off on the A59 and turned into the Balderstone road to get to Osbaldeston. Usual situation, ignore the road closed signs and carry on but...

The Silverdale Run 18th July 2026

The Silverdale Run 18th July The day started badly for me. About 1.5 miles from home there was a screeching noise and the engine stopped. I looked down and the end of my drive train was dangling from under the gearbox. I phoned the others to say I would be late and...

John’s Kettlewell Ride 12th April

11th April Kettlewell Run The first run of the year, led by John I. saw 11 riders turn up at the Bluebird on a sunny but chilly day. Rain was forecast so most had their wet weather gear on. John led us up the A59 and turned off at Worston to Downham, then on to...

The 2026 Rideout

The 2026 Rideout 22nd-26th June 2026 Day 1 Auction eats to Hesket Newmarket Eight Riders arrived at Auction Eats for the start of the run on a warm but cloudy day and as the cafe is closed on Mondays we left as soon as we were all assembled. Lee had to use his XT 600...

Alan’s Run 16th June

Alan’s Ride and Lunch. Nine Riders went on this run. 4 Twins and 5 Singles . Weather was overcast but not raining. Alan set off on a tour of the roads near Garstang and then headed up to ride round Beacon Fell and down to Chipping where we almost lost a few riders as...

Bob’s Run to Hollingworth

Bob’s Ride to Hollingworth Lake Eight Riders turned up for this ride on a partly wet morning but it was dry as we started off from the Springwood picnic area at Whalley. Through Padiham and round Burnley we rode towards Todmorden. Here we stopped at the Cotton Weavers...

Lee’s Ride 30th May

Lee’s Ride 30 May 8 riders arrived at the start and to our amazement all the bikes of the marque were twins, 3 model 30’s 1 model 31 and 2 G11’s. There would have been a G80CS but Lee has had to park it as the knocking noises have returned. It was a pleasant sunny...