Page 1 of 1

Associate/Full Member Social Ride 16th February, 2025

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2025 4:09 pm
by Mick Hewitt
Hi all
Note: MEET TIME NOW 09:30 TO LEAVE AT 10:00 - The ride will go ahead Sunday but the route may change to main roads for safety and a different destination. See you there.
Mick
Please join us for February's social ride - destination is The Silver Ball Cafe, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 8BD.
The Silver Ball has been a Cafe since the 1920s, known for it's pin ball machines in it's day - still a Silver Ball hanging outside.

NOTE: CANCELLATION: If weather forecast conditions bad, then will advise of cancellation by 5pm Saturday based on the overall conditions in forecast - e.g. 5 degrees or below with chance of freezing. Note: we've experienced conditions below this temp in micro climates/areas sheltered by trees causing freezing patches.

No need to book, just turn up and enjoy the ride. Open to all EAMG paid up members (Associates and Full Members).
Note: If you have a friend interested in joining EAMG, then they can come along as a guest on the ride as long as they let me know. Thanks.

Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA).
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel - fuel available Sainsburys but no toilets. Toilets are at the BP garage Boreham interchange.
Distance: About 85 miles round trip - Approx. Note: I've planned the route on some great 'B' roads for safety.
Finish at MacD Regiment Way for coffee - about 14:00.

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.

Looking forward to it.
Mick, Alan and Dave - please add mobiles to your contacts.
07762 889408 / 07760 452993 / 07752 431380

Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 16th February, 2025

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:17 pm
by peterbennetive
How did Sundays ride out go? Did anyone turn up?

Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 16th February, 2025

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 4:02 pm
by michelcouque
Ride went well with about a dozen taking part.

Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 16th February, 2025

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:10 pm
by peterbennetive
Nice turnout considering the weather

Re: Associate/Full Member Social Ride 16th February, 2025

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 5:40 pm
by michelcouque
Even better all returned too