August27th A visit to Skidby Mill
23rd Egton Show
20th Classic Car & Motorcycle Rally at Cropton Village Hall.
13th August. A ride out and then on to Chris & Mickey's for a cuppa and a look at Chris' bikes
1st August was the Lion's Summer Carnival near Bridlington.
Pete Gibson's bike won and Sue's choir sang. JulyVarious runs and outings. A lot goes on in July.
Best Bike Day. 29th JulyTan Hill. The highest pub in Great Britain at 1732 feet above sea level .
The Bransdale Loop and Breighton Airfield
Phil and Linda's annual BBQ and as always a beautiful day.
JuneMalton Show
A five day trip to the lake District. Open for any club member to join the trip.
MayRockers Rumble. An alternative to watching the coronation on TV.
There were various runs out to Pocklington, Pately Bridge and Howstean Gorge
AprilGood Friday run out to Fimber
Moors Run
Race the Waves.January 2023 New Year PartyKevin did a grand job of organising the food. Everyone enjoyed the get together.
Christmas Dinner & Dance 2022Coniston Lake. November |
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Chairman's Run 25th September
Grosmont Run via Skinningrove 18th September
Caldwell Park VMCC Run 11th September
A visit to the Craven Collection 4th September
Barton on Humber and Breighton Airfield 27th August
Egton Show
Dales Run 7th August
Ride to Ravenscar 3rd August
Best Bike Day 23rd July
Doug Hutchinson's Memorial Run 17th July
We had a nice run on the 17th in memory of Doug Hutchinson , which was led by his son Guy. We finished up at Hunmanby for the American car and classic vehicle show.
10th July Phil and Linda's Bike Club Summer BBQ
Phil and Linda put on a lovely B.B.Q for the club which we all enjoyed after a ride up to Boynton and other villages in the area led by Dave. Alan organised a collection for the air ambulance which raised £146. We had a good gathering of around sixty people and the weather was great a big thank you to Phil and Linda.
Malton show 26th June
A Ride around The Dales - 16th June 2022
A group of Club members assembled at Thornton-le-Dale on a beautiful sunny morning for a run out to the Dales. We stopped for a lunch break in the centre of Masham and an ice-cream break at Pately Bridge.
Great roads through the Dales with a very interesting ford to cross – the only one I’ve ever crossed on a ‘bike which had running water over it! A novel experience, indeed!
Thanks to Derek Rumney for leading us and also to Petra Gummer, who took all the pictures (many of them whilst ‘on the move’ as pillion passenger on husband Alan’s ‘bike.)
Race the Waves and Steampunk Weekend 18th & 19th June
The Platinum Jubilee Week-end 2nd & 3rd June
The bike club were invited to display their vintage and classic bikes and motors at the Ayton Jubilee Gala and at the Egton Jubilee Celebration.
May 2022
Trip to Berwick
11 of the members went to Berwick for 5 days, 10 on bikes and one in his car. They might not look happy but I'm assured everyone had a good time.
A talk from the team from Oliver's Mount Racing Circuit
Castle Howard Run
15th May there was a ride out to Castle Howard, via Pickering, Cropton, Gillamoor, Welburn, West Ness, Nunnington and Gilling, where there was an open day by the Model Railway Engineers.
Rockers Weekend
April 2022
There was a Spring Party and Awards Night
March 2022
Sue and Gaynor gave a fascinating talk on Carnaby Airfield, and club runs resumed.
2022
In February, Mike Dowkes, classic racer and photographer gave an interesting talk on his racing career.
While the weather was poor members enjoyed each other's company at various eating places.
Christmas Dinner and Dance at the Downe Arms, Wykeham.
A good time was had by all. Kate was the lucky winner of the framed picture painted by Linda.
Carl Robinson kept the place dancing all night, but a club ‘do’ wouldn’t be the same without our resident yodeller, Chris, belting out his signature tune.
Carl Robinson kept the place dancing all night, but a club ‘do’ wouldn’t be the same without our resident yodeller, Chris, belting out his signature tune.
Yulefest. 5th December 2021
Rememberance Day Service at Lissett Memorial
It was good to see members of YCBMCC join us for the second BACKFIRE Promotions, Remembrance Sunday at RAF Lissett.
On hand to offer our tribute to the brave military souls from years past were bikers, piper John Gabetiss from Stamford Bridge & orator Ian Smith from Ruston Parva (ex RAF Snowdrop).
This year we achieved a greater engagement of respectful folk with a superb variety of machinery too.
Many thanks to everyone from the YCBMCC who came along.
On hand to offer our tribute to the brave military souls from years past were bikers, piper John Gabetiss from Stamford Bridge & orator Ian Smith from Ruston Parva (ex RAF Snowdrop).
This year we achieved a greater engagement of respectful folk with a superb variety of machinery too.
Many thanks to everyone from the YCBMCC who came along.
A trip to Goole Waterways
11 Riders in The Lakes ~ 6th - 10th September
Riding at Cadwell Park 6th-7th August
A Ride to Holmpton Cold War Bunker 1st August
Ride out to Tan Hill Inn
The highest pub in Britain
On a lonely site high in the Yorkshire Dales stands the Tan Hill Inn,
a unique and historic place dating back to the 17th century.
Best Bike Day July 2021
Post Lockdown Rides 2021
Doug Hutchinson 1934 – 2021.
In March we mourned the sad passing of the Club President Doug Hutchinson.
This obituary was written by his son Guy.
Doug was born in Worksop in 1934. When he was young his parents separated and Doug and his mother moved around the country before ending up in Filey just before the war. As a single parent family, times were hard but his Grandfather in Sheffield often helped them out and Dad told me of the day a brand new green Raleigh bike arrived on the train as a gift for him. He said he was the only child in Filey with a new bike and was suddenly extremely popular. For some reason he was known as ‘Junior’ by Filey folk, a name he was still called when he met old friends around the town in recent years.
Before long cycling gave way to powered wheels and an early Rover was one the first machines he rode around on with friend Walt Gibson.
Coming of age in the golden years of the 1950’s he was lucky to be able to own a Vincent Black Shadow but took a fall from it on the way to Wold Newton when it had a tank slapper. Before long the decision was made to trade the Vincent in for a scooter, a move that was always a good story to tell the kids in later years.
The scooter proved to be reliable transport and Dad, now with Norma, managed a holiday down to Bournemouth (with luggage) including navigating through the middle of London on the little Vespa.
Children came (x4) and Doug became a car owner but was never without a bike or two in the garage. Norton 16h and model 18 singles were his workhorses and coupled with a box sidecar were useful for moving items and children around.
Often, we would go to work with him on the farm at Muston with two or three of us bouncing around in the wooden sidecar hanging on for dear life.
Like many in the day Doug had a try at Filey sand racing. He entered one of the Nortons in the post-vintage class. Cheering him on we were always disappointed that he was unable to slide the big old Norton around the corners like the grass track lads but with hindsight that was perhaps more than a little unfair!
There were quite a few like-minded motorcyclists in Hunmanby at the time and favourite destinations for Dad to disappear to were Derek Jennings’ on Garton lane and Walter Gibson’s on Owston road. Derek and Walter both had sheds full of old bikes and I remember as a young lad being taken to Derek’s to see the immaculate Brough Superior that he had just finished restoring. It was an incredible shining bike on show at the end of a rough lane surrounded by old outbuildings and next to a rather ramshackle house. Derek was indeed a man with clear priorities!
Eventually, Dad’s Norton singles gave way to the Dominator twin that many of you will remember him riding to the club until well into his 70’s. Dad was never a polisher but his bikes rarely let him down. He did win an award once on best bike night when an experimental scoring system that proved to be somewhat confusing was tried out. Doug ended up getting votes that should have gone to one of the bikes in another category and ended up winning the award for technical interest which was perhaps a bit of an insult as his bike was more or less bog standard.
The Club was a big part of Doug’s life from the early days with Peter Bartle, in the signal box until his final years as club President. He spent a lot of time with Peter as they shared a love of bikes, history, painting and the railway, and travelled all over the country on trains, bikes, in Pete’s home-made camper van and even on cycling trips.
Dad was active on the bike club committee for many years and helped organise many events including the famous Hunmanby autojumbles in the 1980’s. These events became so popular that they became a problem due to the traffic congestion around the Youth Club venue causing difficulties with the local council.
Doug and Norma always enjoyed the Christmas parties and were often first on the dance floor to roll back the years with a jiving masterclass.
Dad was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2016 and battled bravely at home and then for the final two years in a care home. He passed away quietly a few hours before what would have been his 87th birthday.
Kevin's Travels
Before Christmas, Kevin Smith was keeping the club rides alive on his own and he’s sent in photos of his travels.
Alan asks "What To Do Next in Lockdown?"
I joint own a garage 36x 18 ft and 105 years old . My friend and I had a discussion on the building .
“I know” said my mate “have the roof renewed as the tiles are very worn out and 4 large sky lights need to be blanked out”.
This was agreed and my friend’s roofer mate was contacted. We agreed that we would do the donkey work to keep his labour time and price down . All this took 2 ½ weeks due to weather and delay in materials arriving. I took all the 5 van loads of waste away and the van was just about on its bump stops the last two loads, full of tiles and rubble. I had to drive across a wet, long grass field to unload it. I knew that if i stopped mid run the van would sink. I did manage to get stuck on the first load but carpets, cloth and stones under the wheels got me going again. I said to my self “YOU STUPID BOY,”
All finished on Wed 16 December . Next job a big tidy up in side and find things I forgot I had .
“I know” said my mate “have the roof renewed as the tiles are very worn out and 4 large sky lights need to be blanked out”.
This was agreed and my friend’s roofer mate was contacted. We agreed that we would do the donkey work to keep his labour time and price down . All this took 2 ½ weeks due to weather and delay in materials arriving. I took all the 5 van loads of waste away and the van was just about on its bump stops the last two loads, full of tiles and rubble. I had to drive across a wet, long grass field to unload it. I knew that if i stopped mid run the van would sink. I did manage to get stuck on the first load but carpets, cloth and stones under the wheels got me going again. I said to my self “YOU STUPID BOY,”
All finished on Wed 16 December . Next job a big tidy up in side and find things I forgot I had .
Derek's Lockdown Project
Engine - 750 Ducati Monster
Frame - Nickel plated seamless tubing
Wheels and hubs built by J. Alonze
Isn't she a beauty !!!
Frame - Nickel plated seamless tubing
Wheels and hubs built by J. Alonze
Isn't she a beauty !!!
Actually, it's a wonderful machine that Derek Rumney spotted on a visit to Alonze Custom Fabrication in Burniston. Derek frequently goes there to have James do some alloy welding for him and this bike is one of James' own projects.
Built from scratch including the hand/jig made frame, the engine is from a Ducati Monster 750. I'm sure that James would be happy to build a bespoke machine just for you. Alternatively, if it's a bit of welding, fabrication or vapour blasting, he is always ready to oblige. |
John's Lockdown Project
In lock down I have been welding and mucking about with scrap, and I’ve almost finished now. It may amuse some folk but you can all take the mick I don't care. It is all good fun and yes it does work. It’s yellow and green but not a John Deere.
Isle of Man TT Challenge
On 2nd September club member Derek Dyson took part in the challenge of riding the equivalent of the Isle of Man TT course by riding 16 laps of the Oliver’s Mount circuit. This was in honour of his friend and mentor Brian Lee and to raise funds for the Riding Fraternity & Riders Welfare in the Island including the Helicopter funds .
The Ride of 37 ¾ miles was brought about by Traveling Marshal and Manx Grand Prix Riders Association Member Jim Hunter.
The idea being as there was to be no racing in the Island this year due to Covid. There would be little or no fund raising for the Events Charities.
So participants were asked to ride the one lap of the Isle of Man TT Circuit Distance, at a place of their choice, during what would have been Manx Grand Prix Week, in Honour of a person associated with racing on the Island.
My chosen person was Brian Lee, Manx GP and TT Rider sadly no longer with us. He was my great friend, a rider, mechanic, and mentor during my MGP in the 70s. And to raise some money to help fund the group’s chosen charities such as the Helicopter Fund.
With the help of a group of YCBMC Club Members the target ride was completed. The 37 ¾ miles equates to 16 Laps of the Oliver’s Mount Circuit. I completed the 16 laps and for sure many more laps were completed with style and enthusiasm by the Clubs Riders. Dry roads, super weather and great fun. Afternoon tea and refreshments to round the day off was kindly provided by Phil Royston and his Good Lady Wife.
Photo Services by Paul & Bob. Flags Obtained by Bob and Duties Performed by Derek Rumney & Phil Royston.
A great time was had by all. Huge Thanks to Everyone. We Raised £170.00 on the day Plus other money raised £65.00 . Making a Grand Total of £235.00 which has been forwarded to the 2020 Manx Grand Prix Celebration Fund Raisers.
Derek.
The Ride of 37 ¾ miles was brought about by Traveling Marshal and Manx Grand Prix Riders Association Member Jim Hunter.
The idea being as there was to be no racing in the Island this year due to Covid. There would be little or no fund raising for the Events Charities.
So participants were asked to ride the one lap of the Isle of Man TT Circuit Distance, at a place of their choice, during what would have been Manx Grand Prix Week, in Honour of a person associated with racing on the Island.
My chosen person was Brian Lee, Manx GP and TT Rider sadly no longer with us. He was my great friend, a rider, mechanic, and mentor during my MGP in the 70s. And to raise some money to help fund the group’s chosen charities such as the Helicopter Fund.
With the help of a group of YCBMC Club Members the target ride was completed. The 37 ¾ miles equates to 16 Laps of the Oliver’s Mount Circuit. I completed the 16 laps and for sure many more laps were completed with style and enthusiasm by the Clubs Riders. Dry roads, super weather and great fun. Afternoon tea and refreshments to round the day off was kindly provided by Phil Royston and his Good Lady Wife.
Photo Services by Paul & Bob. Flags Obtained by Bob and Duties Performed by Derek Rumney & Phil Royston.
A great time was had by all. Huge Thanks to Everyone. We Raised £170.00 on the day Plus other money raised £65.00 . Making a Grand Total of £235.00 which has been forwarded to the 2020 Manx Grand Prix Celebration Fund Raisers.
Derek.
North Yorks Moors Run
On 16th August we had a ride across the North Yorkshire Moors, starting from Thornton-le-Dale. I'm pleased to say that there was very little other traffic and the sheep kept out of our way.
As we climbed higher, we were riding through patches of thick mist (or was it low cloud?) so progress was slow in places. It was good to have the views open-up as we descended! We stopped for lunch at a handy parking space; the large stones we used as seats are ideal for social distancing!
We all arrived home safely, despite one member's machine developing a serious fuelling/combustion fault, requiring technical diagnostics to be run.. (OK, I forgot to turn the petrol tap back on......)
Allan W.
As we climbed higher, we were riding through patches of thick mist (or was it low cloud?) so progress was slow in places. It was good to have the views open-up as we descended! We stopped for lunch at a handy parking space; the large stones we used as seats are ideal for social distancing!
We all arrived home safely, despite one member's machine developing a serious fuelling/combustion fault, requiring technical diagnostics to be run.. (OK, I forgot to turn the petrol tap back on......)
Allan W.
Ride out to Welwick.
A sculpture commemorating East Yorkshire's links to the Gunpowder Plot.
The 8ft (2.4m) tall statue of four of the plotters, including Guy Fawkes, has been erected in Welwick to mark the defeat of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.
Two of the conspirators, brothers John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, were born in the village.
The sculpture is off the B1445 near Plowlands Farm.
The 8ft (2.4m) tall statue of four of the plotters, including Guy Fawkes, has been erected in Welwick to mark the defeat of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.
Two of the conspirators, brothers John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, were born in the village.
The sculpture is off the B1445 near Plowlands Farm.
The Spa motor cycle on display at Oliver's Mount Road Race Meeting
Pictured below. John Sellars with the Spa motorcycle, currently under construction, that he's been building with Graham Lockwood and Graham with the Spa at Oliver's Mount Road Races along with John McGuinness who had come to have a look.
August 9th. Ride out to Stamford Bridge and Kirkham Abbey
August 2nd
Ride out to Carnaby Airfield Memorial
Alan's Musings
Watching the sun rise at 4.30. Cannot sleep. Head won’t settle. Sound familiar?
Pondering on things in general and most of it a load of tosh, and lockdown has not helped. Our normal life stopped for members. No riding. No shows. No meeting up with friends and family. The thing is, with all our modern communications we still like to be together to meet and talk and sort out the world face to face. Our problems solved or at least shared.
So talking to my wife, Cath, I’ll find a bike with a push button start to save the knee. Having sold my old Velocette MSS, what next?
Having been in the bike trade all my working life and surrounded by new machinery. YES!!! Buy NEW. Working part time at DW Motorcycles, selling Royal Enfields, the seed was sown….500 Bullet Trials.
Just the job. Still British Empire built, looks British at heart but up to date, clean running, no leaks, no messing in the shed every night, (I can still do that on my own fleet) so a positive move. Happy days.
Don’t forget we will meet again some sunny day, don’t know where, don’t know when….Think that was a song…
Alan R.
Lockdown Project (2)
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'A few more jobs done on the G11. Forks refitted, swinging arm rebushed and refitted, mudguards on and wheels fitted. It starting to look like a motorbike again!
Unfortunately, in the spirit of 'two steps forward..etc' the backward step is having to remove the gearbox.
Many of you will be familiar with the gearbox sprocket arrangement on AMC gearboxes; the sprocket is held in place with a large left-hand thread nut, which is itself secured with a locking tab. Well, this one came with no locking tab, so someone in the past must have used a three-foot length of scaffold tube as a lever to tighten the sprocket nut!
There's no way it is coming off, so it's time to take out the gearbox and get it in the Big Vice and apply some heat.
No problem I thought, until I found the first problem. The top mounting stud of the gearbox was seized solid in the shell. Therefore I had to remove the l/h engine plate. Then I discover that the gearbox cannot be removed anyway! (My Commando uses basically the same gearbox and it can be removed as one 'lump.')
Therefore, I have to partially dismantle the gearbox on the G11 in-situ. I hope that removal of the r/h outer covers will give me enough wiggle room to pull the shell out from the l/h side.'
Unfortunately, in the spirit of 'two steps forward..etc' the backward step is having to remove the gearbox.
Many of you will be familiar with the gearbox sprocket arrangement on AMC gearboxes; the sprocket is held in place with a large left-hand thread nut, which is itself secured with a locking tab. Well, this one came with no locking tab, so someone in the past must have used a three-foot length of scaffold tube as a lever to tighten the sprocket nut!
There's no way it is coming off, so it's time to take out the gearbox and get it in the Big Vice and apply some heat.
No problem I thought, until I found the first problem. The top mounting stud of the gearbox was seized solid in the shell. Therefore I had to remove the l/h engine plate. Then I discover that the gearbox cannot be removed anyway! (My Commando uses basically the same gearbox and it can be removed as one 'lump.')
Therefore, I have to partially dismantle the gearbox on the G11 in-situ. I hope that removal of the r/h outer covers will give me enough wiggle room to pull the shell out from the l/h side.'
'A view through the tank filler neck of the Flowliner ethanol resistant liner which I had applied before painting the tank.'
'Work on the gearbox starts today after receiving an overhaul kit of parts from RGM - next day service!
I'll be replacing all bearings, bushes, gaskets, springs, o-rings etc. Pictures below show gearbox rebuilt and back in place and also the primary drive and clutch back in.
The clutch centre nut was missing when I bought the bike, so I fitted one when re-assembling. The result was that the gearbox would hardly turn......a bit of investigation showed that the clutch 'spider' had worn on the internal stop on the splines (which should limit how far the spider goes on to the mainshaft.) The result was that the spider went too far on to the shaft and rubbed against the sleeve gear. A new spider, along with a new clutch centre (to replace the badly notched one fitted,) new shock absorber rubbers, new springs, re-lined clutch sprocket and it should be good to go (The clutch plates look fine so were cleaned in petrol before re-fitting.)
'Please excuse the 'Norton' logo on the kickstart rubber - it came with the kickstart!
AMC twins have a habit of letting the oil drain out of the oil tank and fill the engine crankcases when left standing for a while. Some people spend hundreds of pounds having the oil pumps re-engineered in order to prevent this, but it still happens.......Others fit a manual valve in the oil feed line and turn it off when the bike is put away in the garage (and occasionally, forget to turn it on again when they next go for a ride.....)
I decided to fit a commercially-available manual tap with a microswitch which will be wired-in to the magneto earth terminal. Therefore, if the tap is off, the magneto is earthed and the engine will not run, (pictured above.)
(more to follow)
AMC twins have a habit of letting the oil drain out of the oil tank and fill the engine crankcases when left standing for a while. Some people spend hundreds of pounds having the oil pumps re-engineered in order to prevent this, but it still happens.......Others fit a manual valve in the oil feed line and turn it off when the bike is put away in the garage (and occasionally, forget to turn it on again when they next go for a ride.....)
I decided to fit a commercially-available manual tap with a microswitch which will be wired-in to the magneto earth terminal. Therefore, if the tap is off, the magneto is earthed and the engine will not run, (pictured above.)
(more to follow)
Lockdown Project - Norton 99 'Cafe Racer.'
Thanks go to Pete G. for sending in these photos of his latest project. It’s a 1958 Norton Dominator 99 in post office red. Just waiting to get a few miles on the clock.
Newark Coach Trip - Saturday 11th January
A record 30 members took advantage of the now traditional post-Christmas visit to the Classic Bike Guide show.
A good day was had by all.
A record 30 members took advantage of the now traditional post-Christmas visit to the Classic Bike Guide show.
A good day was had by all.
For one night only - Appearing on Bangers and Cash
Alan, Phil and Derek inspecting a rare vintage motorcycle
New Year Party & Presentation Evening
On Wednesday 15th January the club held it's annual New Year Party including the presentation of trophies from the Best Bike Day. The buffet was provided by G Mec and was delicious and plentiful.
The Bike Club Christmas Dinner & Dance
The evening of 14th December was a great success with a delicious meal and great entertainment at The Downe Arms in Wykeham.
Carl from Whitby accompanied himself on the guitar and had everyone on the dance floor with a great mix of songs and tunes. I'm sure everyone enjoyed themselves and would like to thank Alan and the rest of the committee for another successful function. |
November Talks
Ride out to Carnaby to see the new RAF memorial.
Trip to the Mining Museum 15th September 2019
9 of us set off from Hunmanby ,with Derek leading the way through the villages of Langton, Buttercrambe and Dunnington, then onto the A64 as far as Tadcaster picking up the A642 to Garforth and Wakefield. First job was a spot of lunch and a look round the site before going down the pit, which was 140 metres down, and a maximum of 19 people in the cage, all battery devices, lighters,key fobs etc.had to be left at the top, and a token handed over for each person. What followed was a history of mining through the ages.W e all thoroughly enjoyed this trip, and would recommend you try it.
Club Members Ambling Around Ambleside ~ September 2019
Various photos submitted by club members of the rides out and activities from 2019
Ride out to Wintringham
Raising money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Cropton Vintage Motor Cycle and Car Meeting ~ August 2019
The Helmet Park at Oliver's Mount Meeting 28th July 2019
Members of the YCBMCC helped to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance at Oliver's Mount Road Races by running the helmet store. In the two meetings held this year they raised over £329.
40th Anniversary Best Bike Day 1979-2019
6th July 2019
Mallory Park Festival of 1000 Bikes - July 2019
Once again the club was represented by four club members at the 1000 Bike meeting in July. There's lots to see and do even if you are not there to ride, and great entertainment in the evenings.
Malton Show ~ 15th June 2019
Race the Waves (Bridlington) ~ 2nd June 2019
Trophy Night ~ January 2019
Congratulations to the five club riders who completed the 2018 Beamish Trophy Trial in September.
Mallory Park Festival of 1000 Bikes July 2018
Four club members enjoyed the weekend at Mallory Park but unfortunately only two rode. Graham was suffering from the effects of broken ribs and Bill only goes along to watch and support. A great time was had by all though.
Thanks to John for some pictures from the many rides out in 2017. You may recognise; Cropton, Egton, Swainby and Hull RSPCA shows. The Chairman's run, Pickering War Weekend, IOM trip, Beamish Trophy Trial, Catterick Hill Climb and the Club Trophy Winners.
Thanks to John for a selection of great pictures from runs and events so far this year. No prizes but I'll leave you to work out which is which. Goole Waterways, Scarborough Spa, Matthewsons Classic run, Squires Cafe, Stamford Bridge run, Falcon Inn, Elvington, Oliver's Mount, Wintringham, Dales run, Phil and Linda's BBQ and
Best Bike night at G-Mec 2017
Club members met the 'Rockers Reunion' group who had ridden over from Leeds. In total there were over 100 bikes on the seafront parade which ended at Scarborough Spa. A great event with some amazing cafe racers on display.
There was a healthy crowd at the spring auction to enjoy the double act of Dave and Chris conducting affairs. We also had the first ever club telephone bid with Rhys dialing in from abroad to buy a nice Britool socket set.
Mallory Park 1000 Bike Meeting July 2017
There's always plenty to see and do at the Annual Mallory Park Festival of 1000 bikes. Five club members attended, four to ride the circuit. A good time was had by all and the weather was very kind too.
James Cowton pays a visit 2017
A packed house was entertained by top Road Racer James Cowton. James updated us on developments prior to the 2017 race season and news about joining the team Mcadoo Racing. Questions were then taken in a very interesting session covering the upcoming season, TT, Oliver's Mount, riding electric bikes and many other topics. The evening finished with James signing free posters and chatting with the audience.
(Tragically, James suffered fatal injuries following a crash whilst racing on the Isle of Man in 2018. Rest in peace, James.)
(Tragically, James suffered fatal injuries following a crash whilst racing on the Isle of Man in 2018. Rest in peace, James.)
- Rosedale Hill Climb Illustrated Talk March 2017
- Many thanks to Paul Hayward who gave a fantastic talk to a packed clubhouse. It's hard to believe what riders got up to 100 years ago and just how popular early motor sport was even in a remote area like Rosedale. A fascinating night.
The Summer of 2016. Thanks to John Redman for capturing some of the many special moments
Alan Horner took some great pictures of the parade laps at the recent Cock O' The North meeting on Oliver's Mount. More pictures can be found on his website www.alanhorner.co.uk
Best Bike Night 2016
Many thanks to all those who turned up on possibly the coldest 'Best bike' night in club history! We've cancelled because of rain in years gone by but the heavy grey skies and biting northerly wind were not enough to deter the hardy bunch of riders who came in search of trophies. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the committee for their hard work behind the scenes. Full report in the next magneto news letter.
Many thanks to all those who turned up on possibly the coldest 'Best bike' night in club history! We've cancelled because of rain in years gone by but the heavy grey skies and biting northerly wind were not enough to deter the hardy bunch of riders who came in search of trophies. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the committee for their hard work behind the scenes. Full report in the next magneto news letter.
With Spring hopefully just around the corner, here's a reminder of one or two things we got up to during the winter of 2015-16.
Former Chairman and current secretary John Sellars gave us a wonderful insight into how he constructed not one but two fibreglass monocoque bikes. The first bike was partially built by a degree level student under John's tuition. John finished off the first project after the student had graduated and successfully rode the bike on road and track. After several years John got the itch again (must have been a stray bit of chop strand) and set off on the second thousand plus hour project that resulted in the wonderful Mogul Motobi that you can see in kit form in the picture.
Johns first fibreglass monocoque (the blue one) is currently doing time in the wonderful Dick Craven museum in York.
Thanks for a great night John.
Johns first fibreglass monocoque (the blue one) is currently doing time in the wonderful Dick Craven museum in York.
Thanks for a great night John.
A rare picture from inside Staxton village hall.
The enthralled audience were enjoying Steve's film of his trip on a Lancaster Bomber. The recording was complete with authentic noise levels played back through the superb sound system in the hall. The villagers must have wondered what was going on behind the closed curtains!
It really was a great night with in flight film footage making you feel you were almost there yourself.
The enthralled audience were enjoying Steve's film of his trip on a Lancaster Bomber. The recording was complete with authentic noise levels played back through the superb sound system in the hall. The villagers must have wondered what was going on behind the closed curtains!
It really was a great night with in flight film footage making you feel you were almost there yourself.
Summer 2015. Here's a taste of what we got up to. Pictures include, Barton Bike night, Sledmere nostalgia weekend, Cropton classic, The Craven Museum, Malton Show and Driffield Steam Fair. Thanks to John for the photos.
The night before was the Summer Party at the Burton Arms with a superb buffet, raffle and live music. Numbers were well up on last year as the event starts to become established in the calendar. I recorded Chris yodelling but maybe the rest of the world isn't ready for that just yet. The morning after was the Cayton Vintage Ploughing match with a respectable club turnout considering the late night. In aid of St Catherine's Hospice its an event worth attending.
Plenty of summer moments to remember already and many more to come. Here's some pictures of the Chairman's run, Knapton run and Olivers Mount. Happy days.
Was this our finest 'Best Bike Night' ever? certainly it must have been one of the best turn outs of bikes and spectators. Even the weather did it's bit. Thanks to all involved in the organisation of the event, the buffet was excellent and thanks to Trev for the photos. Congratulations to all the winners especially to Dave who scooped best bike with his Garelli. A foreign moped winning the big one now that must be a Rekord!
The Summer of 2014 (and a bit of Winter as well)
Thanks to John Redman for pictures of Egton Show, Gilling Model Railway/Swainby Show, Chairman Chris's open day, Goole Waterways Museum, Pickering War Weekend, Christmas Party and awards night, and the Newark Show trip.
Thanks to John Redman for pictures of Egton Show, Gilling Model Railway/Swainby Show, Chairman Chris's open day, Goole Waterways Museum, Pickering War Weekend, Christmas Party and awards night, and the Newark Show trip.
Malcolm Run, September 2012
The happy band at Gilling, August 2012
Malton Show, 2012
Best Bike Night 2012
Building Panthers, 1949-55 - February 2012
'From the Other Side of The Counter' Talk by Chris Tilley and Alan Radford - February 2012
Hull RSPCA Run 2011
Congratulations to Owen and Dave for being runner up (Bantam Bushman) and winner (Triumph Adventurer) at the Hull RSPCA show.
Oliver's Mount Auto 66 Barry Sheene Meeting 2011
Action shots thanks to Alan Horner. Click link for full selection and purchasing options www.everybodysmile.biz/alanhorner/evnts/.
Club shots thanks to Rich Craven.
Club shots thanks to Rich Craven.
Best Bike Night June 2011
Sledmere Nostalgia Weekend 2011, at the end of a very hot day!
Evening Run to Sewerby and Lissett Memorial - May 2011
Group photo of club members in front of the Lissett Memorial. Etched onto the steel sculpture of seven airman are the names of the 851 members of the 158 Squadron based at the site who never returned from their operations.
Oliver's Mount Hill Climb - 1st May 2011
Action from the recent Hill climb with class winners Pete Smith (106 Norton) and Len Auckland (187 outfit). John Sellars (120) was also back in the saddle. Just to prove it wasn't as easy as some made it look, rider 176 took a tumble. Thankfully he was able to re-mount and ride back to the paddock.
Run to the Downe Arms Wykeham April 2011
Gathering at Hunmanby for the April 2011 Wolds run to the Burton Arms
Christmas Party 2010 at the Railway Tavern Hunmanby
Malcolm Gummerson Quiz award winners 2010
Winners of the 'Malc Gummerson Trophy' this year were left to right Ian, Paul and Neil. Reece the one in yellow presented the award.
Filey Lifeboat Day August 2010
Oliver's Mount Barry Sheene Meeting July 2010
Best Bike Night 2010
Here's a taster of some of Trev's pics. More will be on show at the club night on 30th June
Filey lifeboat Day August 2009
The club display at Filey always attracts a lot of attention from the many locals and holiday makers who attend this annual event. This year we shared the sea front pitch with the Goldwing Owners club. Their razzmatazz and bling provided a fascinating contrast between old and new.
As usual (well almost) the sun shone, the sea was blue and the 'Dearne Big Band and Singers' provided period entertainment.http://www.dbb.org.uk
Lets hope we have more of the same in 2010.
As usual (well almost) the sun shone, the sea was blue and the 'Dearne Big Band and Singers' provided period entertainment.http://www.dbb.org.uk
Lets hope we have more of the same in 2010.
Best Bike Night 2009
We hold our annual best bike night in June every year. To enter you must have ridden the bike on a club run (in the same year). We usually have categories for Best Bike, Best Lightweight and Best Technical Interest. Everybody gets to vote and we usually have a barbeque to make a night of it. See below to get a flavour of what goes on.
Club Runs
Our Wednesday night runs are always popular. Based on the coast we are at a slight disadvantage as half our surrounding word is sea! The other half though more than makes up for this deficiency. With the Yorkshire Moors and Wolds on our doorstep we are never short of scenic and interesting rides out and the only problem we really have is fitting all the runs that we would like to do into the riding season.
We often extend our club nights with a trip down to the Oasis Cafe on Marine Drive Scarborough, what better way to spend a summer's evening.
We often extend our club nights with a trip down to the Oasis Cafe on Marine Drive Scarborough, what better way to spend a summer's evening.
Clubnight at Staxton June 2010