Anglesey Scooter Rally 24th+25th June .

This scooter rally is on the same weekend as the Irish Euro Lambretta,so for anyone looking for a much cheaper alternative,within the distance from Chester of a good rideout ,here it is ! Star of the show is Mr Dean Parish coming over from the U.S .specially to do this gig . Entry is by ticket only with a maximum number of 500,200 sold already .tickets are £15 and gives entry to the do on Friday and Saturday nights .Campsite is near by (at extra cost) and there are B+B'S in the town .A rideout is planned for Saturday and there are lots of good pubs on the island .more details on www.northwalesscooterrally.com.You can buy tickets online or from Alan by giving him a call on 07917770643.
This new venue for this (4th)Anglesey Rally should be a big improvement on the previous site at the agricultural show ground as Beaumaris is well set up with pubs,the castle ,good area for rideout etc .Its only about 6o miles to ride each way from Chester and should be an interesting weekend .Anyone from the club who is interested in going just put a your name in the comments box at the bottom of this post .Let me know if you are interested in B+B or camping .

Rally Website
http://www.northwalesscooterrally.com/index.html

Dean Parrish Information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Parrish

The Tap Run Jan 2011 - Write up + Pictures

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A nice turn out of 9 scooters at clubbies on a cold but dry day for a little run up to The Tap pub at Eastham Ferry. For once we were early leaving and arrived at 12-45 at the Tap, just before the liverpool lads so we got served with the drinks and toasties just in time. When everyone had arrived there was an excellent total turnout of at least 50 scooters, which on a cold winters day was pretty good going.

Andy Nico had mechanical problems on the way back, but with Vespa Rally super mechanic Bernie Griffiths on hand, who was assisted by his two apprentices Graham and Andy Swarb, we managed to get a new clutch cable fitted and working in no time, good job you were carrying a spare one Andy !!! All in all it was a very nice new year run to knock off the cobwebs and get back into the saddle.

Ride Safe - Back Safe Campaign

Found this road safety campaign aimed at bikers + scooterists in the North West, probably because the roads and potholes are so bad now with no repairs getting done for a number of years.

Dozens of hazards and just two tyres…

RideSafe BackSafe has just issued the first in a short series of winter advice campaigns for bikers in the North West. Posters are being distributed to nearly 100 motorcycle dealerships, as well as some larger employers, local authorities and the police.

The campaign aims to highlight the need for bikers to prepare properly for every journey and adopt a much more cautious riding mind-set on winter roads. As RideSafe BackSafe spokesperson, Karen Delaney explains:
“Other road users can often just de-mist or de-ice the windscreen, get in and go; but there is a lot more to it for year-round riders. The routine you might follow in pleasant weather is not good enough for winter. We are urging bikers to allow more time to dress properly for the conditions – stay warm and dry and be highly visible – regularly check that your bike or scooter is road worthy and ride cautiously. In all but the very worst conditions, it is still possible to get out there on two wheels; but don’t think that Mother Nature owes you a safe ride”.
RideSafe BackSafe will be issuing further poster campaigns over the coming months and focusing on the need for other road users to show respect and leave room for motorcyclists.
For more information about reporting potholes, better winter clothing and safer winter riding, go to www.ridesafebacksafe.co.uk