UPDATE**Associate/Full Member Social ride 21st May, 2022

[Mick Hewitt]

PLEASE NOTE; DESTINATION NOW HUNGRY STAGE CAFE BURY ST EDMUNDS - ROUGHAM CANCELLED AS NOW CONFIRMED NO TEA FACILITIES - NOT SURE IF MUSEUM RUNNUNG AS IT SHOULD?

Hi all.
May's social ride is to: Rougham Airfield Museum WW2 RAF station / USAAF Eighth Force and designated Station 468 (BU). The site was transferred to the Air Ministry in September 1946. The Control Tower, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 7QB - I've been informed that the Museum/airfield is still open until the end of May. After that I think it's closing down for development!
Note: Small tea room sandwiches/cakes.
No need to book, just turn up and enjoy the ride. Open to all EAMG members.

Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA).
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel - fuel available Sainsburys but no toilets.
Distance: About 100 miles round trip - Approx.
Finish at MacD Regiment Way for coffee - about 14:30.
Note: Toilets are at the BP garage Boreham interchange.

NOTE: Colin Digby's Full Member is also starting from Sainsburys at the same time - I'll be at the back of the car park, Colin will be on the left hand side.

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 - please add mobiles to your contacts.
07762 889408 / 07760 452993