[Report from Gary and pictures from all]

The weather was cloudy and dull when I started out. But it was dry. The forecast wasn’t too good and the Thundersprint was on at Northwich, so I didn’t expect too many bikes turning up. At the meeting point when we were ready to go there were twelve bikes with five pillions.

As we passed Clitheroe, on the A59 we were still pretty much together. Then I started get flashes from oncoming traffic and further along saw the law enforcers with two cars and two bikes. With so many bikes in our group they took great interest in us and one joined the group on a sports bike. Luckily with radio contact with Derek at the back I was informed of our new arrival and kept within the speed limits and the officer left us at Gisburn. When we got to the motorway junction on the A65 Mandy lost her footing as we stopped and her bike went over. Then the problem with Brian’s arm came back, so after a short rest they left us for home down the M6.

We got to the destination at around 1.30 and after lunch had a look round for a couple hours partly spent in torrential.

After a dryish start back the rain started again and after tea in a pub near Garstang we spent the rest of the ride in waterproofs.

Had a bit of a worrying point when I thought Raphael (club mascot) was lost. But we found him at Malcs where he was given to Phil and Rona who are taking him to Le Mans next weekend.

Another great day despite the rain and thanks to those who have taken the photos.