Associate/Full Member Social Ride 24th July 2022

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Mick Hewitt
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Associate/Full Member Social Ride 24th July 2022

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Hi all.
July's social ride will be to Roots and Shoots Garden centre near Stowmarket.

Destination: Roots and Shoots (IP6 8RR).
Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA).
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel.
Distance: About 115 miles total.
Finish at MacD Regiment Way for coffee - about 14:30.

Please check your machine is fully checked:
POWERSBEST:
PETROL - full tank for journey.
OIL - check engine/brake fluid levels. Also look for oil leaks.
WATER - check coolant level.
ELECTRICS - check all lights operate / horn / warning lights.
RUBBER - check TYRE pressures as advised in your manual. Check tread depth - law says 1mm (on wear tab) around the whole circumference. Note: plan to change before this as the braking/grip levels reduce drastically as the tyre reaches the minimum legal requirement.
STEERING - check no fouling of cables side to side.
BRAKES - Check pads for wear, or ask your observer if your unsure.
EQUIPMENT - check box/panniers secure and no straps hanging.
SUSPENSION - check the legs for leaks - look for oil film near seals. Visual check on rear.
TRANSMISSION - engine oil also lubricates gearbox - in nearly all cases. CHECK YOUR CHAIN - IT MUST BE LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND ALSO FIT FOR PURPOSE. Any doubts visit your bike shop or ask an observer

Looking forward to it.
Mick and Alan
07762 889408 / 07760 452993
John Tipper
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Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 24th July 2022

Post by John Tipper »

Hi Mick,

Many thanks for organising the Social Ride today. @ 30 degrees, it was quite hot but Roots and Shoots Garden Centre was excellent find, we'll be visiting them again. A great bunch of riders but shame about the massive tractor and slow hay cart that reduced the group's pace to a crawl.

John and Audrey
Doug merrygold
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Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 24th July 2022

Post by Doug merrygold »

Hi mick thanks for a great ride ad route good to see old and new faces and many thanks for Alan for back marking all the best Doug Maz.
Mick Hewitt
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Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 24th July 2022

Post by Mick Hewitt »

Yes, good day although some agricultural obstacles. Bit hot but enjoyed the company.
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