A much better turnout than our previous run from Thurleigh with 22 signed on riders. An excellent day was in prospect. Owen and Lyn Gough were the first arrivals with their jumble and Lyn, as always ,a great help in the kitchen assisting Ralph with bacon rolls, tea and coffee.
Danny turned up with his excellent display of new and second hand parts and had, I believe, a profitable day.
By 11:15am we decided to get the run underway as there were onerous signs from above! Ralph rode his Rudge and I drove the recovery vehicle.
After about a mile the Mobylette pacing bike stopped and could not be coaxed back into life, so I took it on board. We soon caught everyone up at the White Horse pub stop.
When we came to leave the White Horse the heavens opened - and I mean opened. Another Moby would not start so I had a car full to bring back to Willington, only to find the car park flooded.
But all in all a good time was had and everyone enjoyed the day. We have noticed the village hall prices rising quite dramatically and I think this will have to be addressed at the forthcoming AGM.
Alex Lees
p.s. A small black casual jacket was left in the hall at Willington.
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