LANCASTER LUNE AND WYRE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Newsletter No 116                                                                                                                                                        August 2001

Lanes and Splashes I'll be damned, Lost and Searching more like! I myself have to apologise for being late for last month's run; having risked three points on my license and still arrived late, I took my life in my hands by asking all the evening strollers whether a group of motorbikes had passed by.... I took the proper turns through Scorton but clearly missed the plot from there on out. I did however have a lovely ride out over Abbeystead and Calder Vale only to meet up with Pat heading the other way towards the pub....Ah sanctuary. Such a good evening I had that I did make the water splash after the pint, and then ran dry of fuel and ended up pushing from the University traffic lights to the Scotforth Rd. Texaco garage, and it's definitely uphill all the way.....gasp....

Sixteen stout and hardy men (and lady) and machines ventured out from the Little Chef, and by fair means or foul seventeen landed safely back at the Holly for a natter and a jar. It was nearly only sixteen that left the Holly though, one bedraggled (V-twin wannabee ?) 500cc Duke decided that it would rather stay at the pub, at least for a few minutes more....

The 'drop off' system which we all know and love so well failed again, but it did make for some interesting conversation ( and accusation) and I think on the whole a good ride out was had by all and our thanks go out to Chris for the endeavour....who's turn next ?

THE DROP OFF SYSTEM (Pre-mobile 'phone system)

The leader of the run remains at the FRONT of the pack and the tail end Charlie remains at the REAR of the pack. When the leader reaches a junction such that a turn is made off the route you're travelling, the leader points to the side of the road or signals by some other means and the next rider stops at the junction to direct all other riders down the correct route. Nobody drops off at junctions off the main road if you're not actually taking that junction, so always carry straight on unless flagged to turn.

When all riders have passed successfully, the dropped off rider re-joins the other immediately in front of the tail end Charlie, who remains at the REAR of the group. The rotation goes on until the end of the run at which point every one arrives safely. The tail end Charlie is made aware of the route in general, or at least the final destination so that if anything untoward happens along the way he can report back.

Failing any other notification I have organised a 'What's in the bag' quiz for Wednesday's meeting at the Scarthwaite House Hotel 7.30 for 8.00pm.

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