Westland Classic Motorcycle Club
Spirit of the 60s 8th May 2011
The run took place on a dry but chilly morning with the Ivel Barbarians breakfasts going down well.
This years run took in 3 counties with a coffee stop at West Bay and the lunch stop at the Tiverton Grand Western canal basin.
Some 300 bikes were very warmly welcomed at the canal basin, Mark Baker of Devon CC, Philip Brind of the Tiverton Canal Co and Steve and Penny of the Canal Tea Rooms worked really hard to ensure everyone was parked safely and well fed. The delicious pies at the Ducks Ditty floating cafe and the barbecue at the Tea Rooms went down well with the riders.
The Tiverton team had also worked hard at promoting the event locally and there was a good attendance of interested spectators. An excellent video can be viewed by clicking this link
The return journey followed a beautiful route across the Blackdown hills before returning to the Rugby club and parking up on the first team pitch.
Award winners were:
Best Standard: Steve Moore Norton P11A
Best Special: Ian Cottage Triton
Best 3 wheeler: Doug & Rachel Hopkins Royal Enfield
Best Italian: Terry Mitchell Ducati
Wally Davis Trophy: Chris Streather Norton Commando
Marshals award: Knocker and Jill White
Spirit of the 60’s Alan Rowbotham
Well done to all the winners and everyone else who entered or marshaled and all those unsung heroes who helped behind the scenes.
Any suggestions or comments (good or bad) are welcome.
E Mail: mike.axe1098@gmail.com or Tel 01935 428415
Mike Axe: Event organiser.
