Events 2009

If you wish to organise an event, great, but please mail us first to avoid dates clashing. All events, where possible, should be posted at least 2 months in advance to allow time for people to make their plans.

March 18th - SOUTHERN SOFTIES SPRING WARM UP SUNDAY MARCH

April 4th & 5th - 'THE TOUR OF WALES WEEKEND 2009'. - This is it, our first big weekend away for 2009. Always a good excuse to get the bike out and definitely the way to make sure you have an exciting and active year on your bike. This is the trip where new friendships are made and plans will be hatched for 2009. As always, we'll meet up at the Little Chef (SY13 1JZ) on the Whitchurch Bypass, where the A495 turns off for Ellesmere, no later than 8.45am for a 9am departure, fuel up as you arrive............more info

To book your place on The Tour of Wales 2009, hit this link, then print off a booking form. Send this along with your remittance to the address on the form.

Wales 2006/7/8. Who went + The pictures and stories from years gone.

May 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th - 'THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND TOUR 2009'. - The plan is to meet up as usual North of Penrith at 08:45 prompt on Saturday morning. Away 9.00am from the only services on the A74(North bound) north of Carlisle. If you get as far as the M74 at Gretna you've gone too far. If the A74 services are shut due to the road works (They are now apparently open as a Petrol Station {Shell I think} and a Costa Coffee) we will regroup at the Gretna Green services just before J21 on the M74 (ring me if you want suggestions for Friday night digs on 07768 405222). From the meeting point we'll take a spectacular route all the way up to arrive at Applecross around 5pm. Here we will spend the next two nights giving us the opportunity to explore the North of Scotland, a trip to Skye, Cape Wrath, or Loch Ness, all within day-trip distance. We have already got permission to have a fire and party on the beech so whichever of the two nights has the best forecast will become the now annual BTBC Beech Party (Very special). After another great night and a wee drink we'll rise Monday morning to head down the West Coast via a spectacular route to our last Hotel overlooking the shores of Loch Fyne.Tuesday Morning after Breakfast we take in some stunning passes before Crossing over the Clyde and heading down through the Scottish Borders before splitting for home. This is a truly spectacular trip well worth the effort. It's always over booked and can only take a limited number due to the accommodation used. If you've done it before you know to be quick. If you’ve not done it before you should make an effort to be quicker still and secure your place on this fantastic tour. Most of the roads we use North of Glasgow are grin factor 9+..........more info

To book your place on The Scottish Highland Tour 2009, hit this link, ,then print off a booking form. Send this along with your remittance to the address on the form.

Who's going in 2009 and who went in 2008 + all the pictures and reports from years gone


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May 16th & 17th - RIVI RON'S RUN (RRMR). Meet 9.30am for 10 0am start at McDonalds, A59 Clitheroe Bypass. New route through the Yorkshire Dales and Lakes to Maryport. Doing as many trails as possible although there is always a tarmac alternative. Sunday back through the Lakes passing over the M6 early afternoon for those who need to head off home. Following local guidance it has been suggested we should also have a change of eating venue to the Captain Nelson, still within easy walking distance of all the accommodation and drinking establishments! Please contact Harry (aitchnine@hotmail.com) or Allen (allenjohnmitchell@googlemail.com) to confirm your place and for any info on digs.


July 1st 2007 - Paul A's Clwyd Canter.

 

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July 4th to 14th 2009 - PYRES + STELLA ALPINA 2009 (The Long Way Round). - We will take the ferry crossing from Portsmouth on Saturday 4th July to the Port of Bilbao in northern Spain. Here we will start our journey across the Pyrenean Ridge staying in wonderful locations as we meander our way from West to East through the Pyrenees. Then we start out across France taking in the stunning Millau Sky Bridge.before heading up into the Alps to join the Stella Alpina Rally. After the Rally we will loop north through the Alps before heading back through France to eventually catch the Ferry over to Dover around lunch time on Tuesday 14th July. This trip is the culmination of over 20 years traveling through these areas and will take in all the very best roads and sights along the way. Not one to be missed.

To book your place on The Pyres + Stella Alpina (The long way round), hit this link. Send deposit to secure your place ASAP

Pyres + Stella Alpina - Who's going in 2009 + Who went in 2007/8 + The pictures and stories from years gone.

 

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July Rick & Alex's new "Surf n' Turf " Weekend.

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July 29th - MickDB1's Day out in the Peaks.

 

August 8th, 9th & 10th - God's Own Country. Book with Pauline at Ninebanks as 8th & 9th August 2008 (obviously only 2 nights at Ninebanks). We have the opportunity to make the tide over to Holy Island this year so the Saturday will not have anywhere near the usuaal amount of "dirt" unless there is enough not wanting to do Holy Island and then somebody may step forward and lead some dirt trails ( any locals volunteering ? ) Paulines tel no. is the same as last year or the can book online just tell her your BTBC as we hold the membership card and anyway she has a copy of the number. More details as we get em.....

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August 26th - 5 Abbeys Sunday Service Run.

September 15th& 16th 2007. - 'THE NATIONAL COAST TO COAST RUN'.

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September 23rd 2007 (Sunday)- "John's Jovial Run"