Thames Valley UK Chapter Harley Owners Group

Dear All –

I am delighted to let you know that Willie Nelson has been confirmed to play in the INEC in Killarney on the Friday of Ireland Bike Fest. Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 9:00am on Thursday, 11th March.

Tickets will be reserved for H.O.G. Members who book accommodation in the Bike Village between now and Thursday when tickets will be released for sale. To book: call Central Reservations direct on +353 (0) 64 6671550.

Marjorie Rae
Manager, H.O.G. & Rider Services

Hi
There is a lot happening in Chesterfield, Derbyshire at the moment with lots of events planned, information can be obtained from our March Newsletter which can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
http://www.peakriders.co.uk/pdf/PRNewsletter2010-03.pdf
All past newsletters can be seen on our web site http://www.peakriders.co.uk/
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at http://www.peakriders.co.uk/ or email director@peakriders.co.uk
Regards
Joth
Director
Peak Riders Chapter # 9943
email : director@peakriders.co.uk
internet : www.peakriders.co.uk

What a brilliant day - even though it started up with all meeting at J2 M40 in the snow - it soon improved for a ride to the Ace and meet up with the rest of the group - onto Wembley for lunch in the new Bobby Moore Hospitality suite and then a lap of honour around Wembley Stadium, helmetless, and in front of 40,163 people - an honour and a privilege and something all of us, especially Kathy and I will remember for ever.

The game afterwards was close and very exciting with Saracens coming from behind to win 25 : 20 in the last moments.

Some photos up on the website - in the galleries for 2010 - do have a look - although the pictures cannot capture the immensity of the moment.

Utube link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiT9N8xRiGo and the photo gallery is at http://tinyurl.com/ylhauxm

In the Autumn of 2009, Pat Adams, our Secretary and Ladies of Harley Rep, travelled to the States to take part in Amazon Heart Thunder, a special road trip to raise awareness of breast cancer.

The week-long ride, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, was made on Harley Davidsons, which some of the ladies that shared the experience with Pat had never ridden before.

In addition to visiting some of the classic Californian sights and sharing some special experiences along the way – many of which seemed to have involved food! – the ladies were also raising money for the Amazon Heart Charity. Pat herself raised a fantastic £2,500+, some of which was pledged by Chapter members.

There are a few of Pat’s pictures in the Gallery pages in the 2009 gallery. Watch out for a full report of Pat’s trip in a future Chapter Magazine.

Sue Brown rose to the challenge or organising a Chapter event in the dark days of Winter – and what a success it was!

Sue - a massive thank you to you and Dave for sorting this out for us!

Five teams of drivers battled it out in a 2-hour endurance event at Absolute Karting in Slough, cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd (well, it was the only way to keep warm!). And what a battle – the final result was only decided on the last lap, as the drivers tried everything knew to give their team the top spot on the podium.

The overall winners were Paul (aka YSL or Doughnut) and some fresh-faced whippersnappers who were out way past their bedtimes. Well done to them and, indeed, to everyone who came along.

See pictures (soon) of all the fun on the website, and watch out for a full write-up in the next Chapter newsletter.

A G M

The chapter went from strength to strength last year with ride outs getting more and more supported as the season went on and there are some excellent new rides already planned for the year.

Welcome to the new committee and committee support for the coming year. Do look at the galleries in Committee and committee support for the photos to identify those involved.

Don Wibberley is our new Chapter Director and we all join to wish him every success and our support. Both Pat Adams and Colin Wilkinson remain as Secretary and treasurer as before.

Richard Noble, our Assistant Director, returns to that role this year and brings a wealth of chapter (and also SOFER) experience and knowledge with him. We all wish him every success.

Chapter Challenge 2010
Mileage Programe 2010
Start 1st March 10 Ends 31st October 10
A Chapter Challenge Plaque will be awarded for
The Chapter with the most cumulative miles.
The Chapter with the most participants.
The Chapter with the best average mileage.
A £100 Gift Voucher to the UK individual Chapter member who accumulates the most miles.
Our aim is to register every member of Thames Valley UK Chapter both rider and pillion in to the programe to accumulate as many miles as possible during 2010 and run away with a trophy next year.
Bring your bikes Vin no, current mileage and your HOG No to club night on thursday 21st to register if you can not make club night E mail your details including your name to the assistant Director through the web site.

Don Wibberley
Assistant Director Thames Valley UK Chapter

Hello all

We have now sold 87 tickets out of the 100 we have got available - only 13 left - hurry, hurry,hurry if you have not got yours - do contact Fred to get yours before they all go !!!

07801 678570

Cheers all

Attached a photo of Keith with his oppsoite # in the Red Cross service - thanks to all who donated !!