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News Update: Planned reunions, what is new on the website, who has been on contact and, of course, the Foz Spot
Foz Annual 2004: The best jokes of 2004 - by Keith Fosberry
Foz Annual 2005: A tribute to early member Keith Fosberry - by Foz Jr
Foz Annual 2006: The Comedy Team kept us rolling through the year - by Foz Jr
Foz Annual 2007: Another set of rude but funny jokes - by Foz Jr
Rallies: Intro to the drunken debauchery we enjoyed (or so they told me)
Badges: The alphabetic listings of all the rally badges
About Time to Autumn: 84 badges from 25 rallies
Bag of Bolts to Burgenfahrt: 111 badges from 38 rallies
Calder to Cymbeline: 114 badges from 29 rallies
Dalesman to Dwyle Funkers: 118 badges from 15 rallies
East Essex to Exe: 18 badges from 10 rallies
Falcons to Frozen Nuts: 33 badges from 17 rallies
Gert Bustard to Gurt Gallybagger: 55 badges from 15 rallies
Half Moon to Hufeisen: 45 badges from 16 rallies
Icy Ale to Its Your Round: 94 badges from 12 rallies
Jack Tar to Julius Caesar: 10 badges from 6 rallies
Kaasstad to Krurland: 31 badges from 15 rallies
Lairig Ghru to Lydden Circuit: 25 badges from 11 rallies
Macbeth to Muffin the Mule: 59 badges from 24 rallies
Najaars to Numb Bum: 27 badges from 11 rallies
Ogri to Ox Roast: 23 badges from 12 rallies
Paasei to Principle: 133 badges from 29 rallies
Query - What Rally?: These badges need names
Rabies to Royal Enfield: 106 badges from 17 rallies
Sabre to Swede Basher: 211 badges from 41 rallies
Tam O Shanter to Tzeekrael: 150 badges from 34 rallies
Udder to Unicorn: 3 badges from 2 rallies
V Twin to Vulcan: 5 badges from 3 rallies
Walpurgis to Woodpecker: 33 badges from 19 rallies
Yard Of Ale to Yorkshire Pudding: 28 badges from 4 rallies
Zielfahrt to Zijspan: 2 badges from 2 rallies
A Reports: About Time to Auld Reekie
About Time: Where and when - by Dave Cooper
Aegir: I dont wish to bore you but ...
Airport: Held at Staverton Airport - by Ted Trett
All British: Report from Oz - by Victor Smith
All Our Yesterdays: Organised by the Over the Hill MCC - by Ted Trett
Alls Well That Ends Well: Last of the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Anchor: Who forgot the map? - by Ted Trett
Anniversary: Them Goldwings will never sell - by Ted Trett
Antelope: The Coventry rally with several comments - by Les Hobbs
Anthony and Cleopatra: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Antler: Full report - by Les Hobbs
Arrow: Organised by the Robin Hood MCC Nottingham - by Ted Trett
As You Like It: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Astrally: from Australia to Shetlands - by Dave Cooper
ASF: A huge gathering of sidecars from all over Europe - by Ted Trett
Augustus: Ian Botham almost run out for a duck - by Ted Trett
Auld Reekie: Flyer from Special K MCC - by Kenny Simpson
B Reports: Bag O Bolts to Britannia
Bag O Bolts: Addimans Farm, Spofforth near Leeds - by Ted Trett
Batavieren: Report for Megaphone - by Shirley Crane
Beavers: Belvoir Arms at Downham Essex, hence the name - by Ted Trett
Big End: The Leicester Phoenix MCC rally
MCN 1st Rally: The Motor Cycle News report of the first Big End
Early Years: Photos and fun from the first few years - by Steve Todd
2003: Report from the chairman on this rally - by Peter Juby
2004: Report and results - by Peter Juby
2005 Pt 1: A damage inventory - by Peter Juby
2005 Pt 2: A few more photos of the 2005 rally
2006: Just one very long photo of the campsite
2007: Friday and Saturday
Big Head: Whitbread Bighead Trophy Bitter - by Ted Trett
Big Three: A one day Stanford Hall event - by Les Hobbs
Bird in the Wood: Organised by the Martlets MCC at a site to the north of Lewes - by Ted Trett
Blackpool: Always a popular rally at the end of September
Black Pear: A few words on the rally - by Jan Heiland
Bluebell: Choosing between a beer or a fight. No contest. - by Ted Trett
Bluebell (S): Hassocks, just down the road from Burgess Hill - by Ted Trett
BMW: The report printed in Megaphone - by Terry Reynolds
Bogsate: That means toilet seat in Dudley - by Dave Cooper
Bokkerijders: Dutch rally with real torches - by Les Hobbs
Brass Monkey: 1974 and 1975 remembered in detail - by Les Hobbs
Bristols: We dont have titillation like that now - by Ted Trett
Britannia: Badge and photo - by Keith Herbert
Burgenfahrt: The story of the treasure map - by Les Hobbs
C Reports: Calder Valley to Cymbeline
Calder Valley: Report on the 1972 or 73 Run - by Dave Honneyman
Captain Cook: From 1968 rally and much more - by Les Hobbs
Centurion: In a corner of a field and banned from the pub - by Dave Cooper
Chase: Report of the Hednesford MCC - by Ray Shepherd
Claymore: June at Castle Leod - by Steve Giddens
Clipper: Glasson Dock in 1976 - by Les Hobbs
Clover: The rally at the Blue Lias recalled - by Les Hobbs
Cold Winters Knight: Getting really muddied up - by Dave Cooper
Colombres: With the dials on the Velo pointing straight down showing 65 mph - by Mick Ayriss
Day 2 Colombres: Smaller roads seemed more inviting and we had the whole day - by Mick Ayriss
Day 3 Colombres: The Cider and Blue Cheese Route - by Mick Ayriss
Day 4 Colombres: Marshals seemed to pop just when you needed reassurance - by Mick Ayriss
Day 5 Colombres: It took some effort getting the bike out of the ditch - by Mick Ayriss
Day 6 Colombres: Hazard perception mode turned on - by Mick Ayriss
Day 7 Colombres: We had to spend another day riding in the hills - by Mick Ayriss
Day 8 Colombres: The dockside was full with all the familiar faces - by Mick Ayriss
Coriolanus: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Crooked Spire: The perils of Fat Barrys tent - by Ted Trett
Cymbeline: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
D Reports: Dalesman to Dragon
Dalesman: The story from one of the early organisers - by Ted Trett
Dean Forest: How angry rallyists can get - by Les Hobbs
Devils Weald: Remember the wet T shirt competitions - by Dave Cooper
Dog Diggers: The Banker yodelling down the big white phone - by Les Hobbs
Dragon: The rally that started it all off
1962 Dragon: The Motor Cycle reports from the time
1963 Dragon: More Motor Cycle reports - by Jan Heiland
1964 Dragon: Continuing the Motor Cycle reports
1965 Dragon: Motor Cycle reports transcribed
1966 Dragon: Another contemporary report in Motor Cycle
1970s Dragon: Les was there, he swears it - by Les Hobbs
1984 Dragon: Reminded of the Cresta Run - by Barrie Mansel-Edwards
2005 Dragon: An update - by Mick Ayriss
Dragon Video: Video of 2007 with snow - by Simon dr650rse
E Reports: Eight Castles and Elephant
Eight Castles: Eight Castles and a lot of miles
Elephant: Snow, snow, thick thick snow
Elephant 75 & 80: A tale of two Elephants - by Les Hobbs
Teds Take on the Elephant: Less than 20 miles per gallon - by Tred Trett
Exe: A good ride down to Exeter - by Ted Trett
F Reports: Falcons Easter Rally to Fox
Falcons Easter: Snow where near as far as the Raving mad - by Ted Trett
Fatally Attracted: Pink may not be Teds colour - by Ted Trett
Farndale: A very short report badly in need of help
FIM Jugoslavia: The 1972 rally at Lake Ochrid
FIM Romania: The 1976 rally at Neptun on the Black Sea
Flying Boot: Report with additions from Evicted MCC members - by Jan Heiland
Force Ten: Camping on permafrost - by Ted Trett
Fox: Megaphone report at the time - by Terry Reynolds
G Reports: Garden Party to Griffin
Garden Party: - by Dave Cooper
Gert Bustard: - by Dave Cooper
Gingerbread Donkey: A rally well and truly annalized (sic) - by Les Hobbs
Golden Eagle: Another contemporary Megaphone report - by Terry Reynolds
Gonads: A rally organised by a phantom motor cycle club - by David Wood
Goose Fair: A lot of memories - by Will Gehlen
Griffin: - by Dave Cooper
H Reports: Hamlet to Hufeisen
Hamlet: The 1981 Shakespeare MCC rally - by Ted Trett
Hatters: Paul Foster and Dutch Pete remembered - by Les Hobbs
Heart of England: Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo - by Paul Dunn
Henry IV: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Henry V: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Henry VIII: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Hondsrug: A rally and the Assen races together - by Les Hobbs
Hufeisen: Drensteinfurt West Fallen Germany held in May or late April - by Les Hobbs
I Reports: Icy Ale to Iron and Steel
Icy Ale: - by Dave Cooper
Ides of March: A back view through the mists of time - by Will Gehlen
Ides 1973: Putting pressure on the oil supply - by Les Hobbs
(Beware) the Ides of March: All this and snow - by Ted Trett
Illumination: Setting us right on this one - by Bernie Thorpe
Iron and Steel: The view of the steelworks was stunning - by Ted Trett
J Reports: Jack Tar to Julius Caesar
Jack Tar: Held at the army helicopter training base - by Ted Trett
Jampot (Oz): Filling us in on this rally - by Victor Smith
Julius Caesar: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
K Reports: Kaasstad Treffen to Kurland
Kaasstad Treffen: Always good weather and cheese - by Les Hobbs
Key of the Door: To celebrate Cats birthday - by Wiz
King John: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
King Lear: Shakespeare MCC series at Gaydon - by Ted Trett
Kurland Rally: Latvia classic bike rally, time trial and hill climb - by Les Hobbs
Kurland part 2: The rally continued with musical accompaniment - by Les Hobbs
L Reports: Lantern to Loves Labours Lost
Lantern: in a field above the town of Horwich - by Ian Kemp
Last: Cobblers MCC at Atherton - by Ted Trett
Lion: Getting to Belgium and back in 1970 - by Les Hobbs
Loves Labours Lost: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
M Reports: Macbeth to Muffin the Mule
Macbeth: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Mad Monk: Full report and photos - by Keith Herbert
Mad Scots: Part way up the mountainside in an ice cold stream - by Keith Herbert
Measure For Measure: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Mendip: Jugging down the cider - by Les Hobbs
Merry Wives Of Windsor: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Mokum: Mokum is the old Jewish name for Amsterdam - by Les Hobbs
Monty: An invitation rally named after a ... er ... dog - by Les Hobbs
Much Ado About Nothing: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Muffin the Mule: Why muffin the mule is illegal
N Reports: Najaars to Num Bum
Najaars: Najaars Treffen means Autumn Rally - by Les Hobbs
National: The unique motorcycle event remembered
Navigation: How Preston Kings bike ended in flames - by Steve Giddens
Norton Owners: Why I dislike Lutterworth - by Terry Reynolds
Numb Bum: A few of the facts - by Jan Heiland
O Reports: Only Flat on Bottom to Ox Roast
Only Flat on Bottom: Full report - by Jan Heiland
Ooievaars: Woken by a man with a huge organ - by Les Hobbs
Ox Roast: A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report
P Reports: Peak to Pre-Elephant
Peak: A few words from the badge designer - by Barbara Lucas
Peak 1970: Bivi tent and air conditioned toes - by Les Hobbs
Peak 1971-73: Shadow of a hangover - by Les Hobbs
Peak 1974-77: Gearbox trials - by Les Hobbs
Pennine: Eeee - thet were a real rally - by Jan Heiland
Pheasant Plucker: Worried about my nuts - by Helmethead
Phoenix: A January rally in Staffordshire - by Steve Giddens
Pilgrim: Motor Cycle Weekly report - by Graham Mills
Poacher: Report including snap of Scruffy Georges homemade sidecar complete with balcony
Polder Treffen: This is how diplomats should work - by Les Hobbs
Portsmouth: Have you ever had a friend like Snuffie? - by Les Hobbs
Pre-Elephant: Report complete with definitive word from the son of the organiser - by Pete Myatt
R Reports: Raglan to Richard III
Raglan: The 1974 rally described in gory detail - by Les Hobbs
Rallymans: Held in Yorkshire just outside Hebdon Bridge - by Les Hobbs
Rallyman 1980: Report from BIKE March 1980 - by Jim Lindsay
Reivers: Another Forestry Commission site rally - by Ted Trett
Reivers 1975: Never did get roast potatoes - by Les Hobbs
Review: Rally organised by Lez Lumps who published Rally Review - by Dave Cooper
Rising Moon: Conducted tour of up-town Oldham - by Ted Trett
Richard II: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Richard III: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
S Reports: Sabre to Swede Basher
Sabre: Another forgotten rally fortunately with link to contemporary Megaphone report
Severn (JH): Waxing lyrical over this little number - by Jan Heiland
Severn (LH): Who organised it and some of the dodges - by Les Hobbs
Sidecar Safari: Organised by Bill Strickland and held on bank holiday weekends in the Lake District - by Les Hobbs
Silver Bay: Skinny dipping in the bay - by Wiz
Simmer Dim: Held in Shetland mid summer - by Ted Trett
Sinterklaastreffen: How to lose a combo on a ferry - by Les Hobbs
Shakespeare: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Hamlet: The 1981 Shakespeare MCC rally - by Ted Trett
King Lear: Shakespeare series at Gaydon in 1987 - by Ted Trett
Shamrock: Nice rally, shame about the Irish Sea
Shamrock 78: The fun started just getting off the ferry - by Ted Trett
Sheep Naggers: A good turnout in 1976 - by Les Hobbs
Snowman: For hard riding, hard drinking, loud singing nutters
Solent: Another full report - by Jan Heiland
Stag: Guessing about this one
Stags n Slags: Another Hednesford rally - by Les Hobbs
Stanford Hall: Who still remembers the Fellowship of Riders?
Steel Horse: A Motor Cycle Weekly report - by Graham Mills
Stella Alpina: Taking the pretty route - by Phil Jones
Suzuki: Recalling the 1974 rally at the Black Boy - by Les Hobbs
Swede Basher: Leading us back into the blur - by Derek Haycock
T Reports: Tam O Shanter to Tzeekraeltreffen
Tamar: An Ariel Square Four in wedgewood blue - by Les Hobbs
Tam O Shanter: Invite only, every April in Ayrshire - by Miti-Babe
Tara: Named after the Hill of Tara in Dublin - by Ted Trett
Tartan: Invite only, every October in Sterlingshire - by Miti-Babe
Tempest: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
The Comedy of Errors: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
The Merchant of Venice: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Three Boundaries: Be prepared for a jamboree - by Ted Trett
Tiger: Read the report and figure out how we survived
Timon Of Athens: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Titus Andronicus: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Trossachs: All that way and no badge
Turftreffen: Find out about Erwtensoep - by Les Hobbs
Two Gentlemen Of Verona: Another in the Shakespeare MCC series - by Ted Trett
Two Moons: They even played some Sensational Alex Harvey Band - by Dave Cooper
Tykes: Worth the trials of the journey - by Les Hobbs
Tzeekraeltreffen: Could not ride the bicycle - by Les Hobbs
V Reports: Just the V Twin so far
V Twin: Report by the 1970s organiser - by Bob Smith
W Reports: Warwick to Woodpecker
Warwick: Held at the race course - by Dave Cooper
Welland Valley: A four day sidecar rally - by Les Hobbs
Woburn (BMF): Where the Club took the prizes
Woodpecker: With a couple of photos - by Les Hobbs
T-shirt: Create your own unique T-shirt. Start page.
General: A miscellany with additions from Steve and Maureen Holbrook - by Will Gehlen
Training Scheme: The training scheme began in the mid 70s
Scheme Beginning: Canvassing support for the best training time
Inaugural Meeting: Meeting convened by John Wilmot
First Course Progress: Minutes of mid course steering meeting
First Course Review: Agenda and Minutes
Training Conference: Regulating and improving instruction
RAC Newsletter: News & Stan Turner tech Supplement - by Freddy Lovegrove
Course 3/76/3: Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course
Anecdotes: Those funny moments that lit up the life of instructors
End of RAC/ACU: End of RAC/ACU letter - by Jeffrey Rose
Stan Turners Newsletter: Newsletter winding up and letting go - by Stan Turner
Intro of BMF/RTS: The BMF response to the call for leadership
Hoe Down: Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down
Activities: Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond
Beer & Skittles: Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well
Bikes: Spit in the eye of some old nail one more time - and good ridance!
Born Again Biker: Extracts from the chronicles - by Bob Nash
Born Again Pt 2: An update episode - by Bob Nash
Born Again Pt 3: Bob continues after a resurrection - by Bob Nash
Born Again Pt 4: (just about) Up to Christmas 2006 - by Bob Nash
Breakdowns: We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun
California Dreaming: Whistling the Mama and Papas famous tune I booked the flights to Redmond, Oregon - by Mick Ayriss
A Day In Bend: Here we made contact with the first of our travelling companions Colin & Irene - by Mick Ayriss
Start Tour: In reception the only bikes we could see were not Harleys and Colin was a little concerned - by Mick Ayriss
Diamond Lake/Gold Beach: We left at 9am on the 38 via steamboat to Roseburg - by Mick Ayriss
Jet Boat Trip: Included in the holiday was the chance to ride the Wild Rogue River by jet boat - by Mick Ayriss
Eureka: California taking Highway 101, through the giant redwoods - by Mick Ayriss
Fort Bragg: Via the Avenue of Giants and the Drive through Tree - by Mick Ayriss
San Francisco: The road reminded me of the Ayrshire coast in the West of Scotland - by Mick Ayriss
Alcatraz: I didnt even have to tip the ticket clerk or vote for George Bush - by Mick Ayriss
Oakhurst: Today we learnt about the $2.99 daily specials that Subway offered - by Mick Ayriss
Bridgeport: There was flooding and projected heavy traffic in the Yosemite National Park - by Mick Ayriss
Lake Tahoe: An opportunity to count the pickup trucks with snow ploughs fitted - by Mick Ayriss
Susanville: Quite a cool ride but not as cold as the Donner Party experienced in 1846 - by Mick Ayriss
Shady Cove: Clear blue skies and bright sunshine is very misleading - by Mick Ayriss
To Bend: Friday, and the last day of riding our Kawasaki before handing it back - by Mick Ayriss
Denia 2005: Photos sent in by ex-Kettering and District member - by Jeff Waller
Denia 2006: 2006 photos with a few comments - by Jeff Waller
Dropping It: For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away
Getting Busted: Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here
National Rally: Melton and Cottesmore control information
Operation: Checkpoint operation instructions
National 2007: No, we were not rained off, but we could have been
National 2006: Where we were in 2006 in case you could not find us
Entries 2006: Here is a breakdown (no pun intended!) of the bikes that riders relied on
Matrix 2006: Control matrix for the 2006 rally
Review 2006: Control review 2006
Thanks 2006: Thank-you letter - by Wally Bradshaw
North of the Border: Where to go on a bank holiday weekend - by Ian Bower
Provence: Provence is a great biking destination, with its almost empty roads - by Steve White
Flight Out: In Marseilles, I recognised Neil from his photo - by Steve White
Camargue: Very enthusiastic about old British bikes and keen to help with the occasional engineering job - by Steve White
Route de Crete: The coast, in the area of Cassis, which is between Toulon and Marseilles - by Steve White
Petit Luberon: Another al fresco lunch in the foothills of the Petit Luberon range at Gordes - by Steve White
Grand Luberon: The last official riding day - by Steve White
Last Day: The cylinder head only needed refitting, so it didnt take too long - by Steve White
Rear Observation: Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads
Sahara: Dedicated to working up a decent thirst for reunions - by Terry Reynolds
Skype Nights: Using Skype for free conference calling
Treasure Hunts: Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub
Wheel Dealers: A topic worthy of its own page - by Martin Sentance
Club Runs: Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester.
1978 Season: Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable
Blackpool: The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show
Bristol & Avon: The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club
Cologne: As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach
Devon: Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out
East Coast: Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period
Glen Trool: An obligatory trek round Loch Trool to work up a thirst and then a long ride to the nearest hotel to quench it
Lake District: We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite
London: Earls Court was the venue for the biggest show each year
MAG Runs: Club members have always seen the wisdom of wearing helmets but deplore the need to make helmets compulsory
National Rally: One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester
Northumberland: Seahouses, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh
Peak District: Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists
Race Meetings: Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on
Wales: Bala and Snowdonia via Lake Vyrnwy, Blaenau Ffestiniog or South Wales, Symonds Yat, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and Chepstow
Yorkshire: The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday
Megaphone: The club journal with a full index
1961: The Megaphone very first news sheet - by Ray Barton
Page 2: News from the Princess Charlotte - by Ray Barton
1967: The Megaphone roars into life once more - by Bruce Gibson
Uncle Answers: For special problem which need airing, write a postcard to Uncle Answers. - by Ben Crossley
To Make Things Difficult: One day a lorry is being manoeuvred in a small square yard when the driver makes a mistake... - by Bruce Gibson
Vipoms For 67: Should you hear a muted chuckle as you ride down Hall Green Road, thats only Ephram Vipom. - by Brian Porter
Past Events: Whitsun was not a Leicester holiday this year but three members went to Wells Next The Sea where the Kettering & District held their Whit holiday. - by Ben Crossley
Calendar of Future Runs: "Its rough living out here, Henry. Sand in your food, sand in your bed, sand in your - well, its rough, Henry." - by Events Sec
An Ode To A C.15.: To any owner of a C.15
This rhyme will not surprise,
But just this once, we must come clean
Instead of telling lies!
continued... - by Chris Mansell
On Engines: The internal combustion engine is a very logical and simple machine - by Dave Parry
A Short Story (True): Travelling along the Fosse Way one evening. A motorcyclist in distress - by Brian Porter
1968 Issue 1: Here is our second Megaphone magazine. Our members have been on the Elephant Rally in Germany.... - by Bruce Gibson
A True Story: A very keen motorcyclist in his teens and twenties had an accident
Uncle Answers 2: If you have a special problem which need airing, write it on a postcard and send it to Uncle Answers.... - by Bruce Gibson
Motorbikes: Apologies to Masefield... - by Ben Crossley
Phoenix From The Egg: The Leicester Phoenix Motor-Cycle Club started life at the beginning of 1961 - by John Muschialli
Hi Revvin Honda: These were the things I started to ponder as I cursed the day when Id bought a Honda.... - by Ben Crossley
Questionnaire: You are a very keen motorcyclist and we need you in the Leicester Phoenix Motor-Cycle Club.
Turpin Does It Again: Dick Turpin is a very famous man being not only the first to travel from London to York in one day, but also the last.... - by Ben Crossley
Bike Fever: The spirit of England is in the riders of two rolling wheels... - by Ben Crossley
1968 Issue 2: The time we have had since the last Megaphone club magazine with three heroes on a trip to the Elephant Rally and a boat ride to the Dragon Rally... - by Bruce Gibson
The BMF - What it stands for: Issues of the day were compulsory passenger insurance, 70mph speed limit, raising minimum licence age to 17 for a motorcycle and compulsory safety helmets. The B.... - by Bruce Preston
The Value Of A Motor-Cycle Club: My hobby changed as soon as I joined a motorcycle club. I still believe that motorcycling is the best hobby in the world...
How To Join In 360 Easy Miles: "Dragon Rally? Never heard of it.", was my ignorant reply when one of my friends at work asked if I was going. - by Ken Stevens
Tale Of Two Little Sisters: After six months of hard saving the two little sisters materialised. One a Ducati Mach One and the other a 500 Goldie. - by John Ashworth
The Elephant 1968 (Part One): Wednesday night we began to get excited because tomorrow we were off to the Elephant Rally.
Now with photos by Dave Parry - by Derek Foster
1968 Issue 3: Instead of using this space to discuss past, present and future events I would like to use it to sound out you, the club member and reader of this Megaphone.... - by Peter Wright
The Elephant 1968 (Part Two): Our three Elephanteers have finally arrived at the Nurburg Ring and spent their first night under canvas - now read on....
Now with photos by Dave Parry - by Derek Foster
A Typical Velo & Limericks: Dedicated to D Scrivens who is old enough to know better.... - by Dave Smith
Another Questionnaire: A questionnaire just for fun. Now made interactive using the wonders of JavaScript....
Almost Not Worthwhile: Motorcycling and motoring have provided much pleasure for many people for more than 70 years. - by Clive Hodgkin
Report on Halloween Night: We arranged to meet at the car park at 15 minutes to twelve. Three of us arrived. - by Ben Crossley
Calendar (1968): From Foxton Locks to the lake District with rallies in Lincolnshire and Blackpool.... - by Mick Ayriss
Shamrock Rally: We were well through Coventry and out of Stratford before dawn, but we were at Tewkesbury before we got our first glimpse of the sun.... - by Ben Crossley
1968 Issue 4: More club members would like to help do a job on the committee but are never sure what it entails and so this series should help any would be committee member.... - by Peter Wright
Calendar (1969): Activities such as films, quizes, tug of war often shared with the kettering & District....
Ulster by Velo?: Having an Ulster Week in Leicester inspired me to write about a trip to Ulster... - by Mick Ayriss
About Our New Magazine Cover: We have had quite a pleasing response to our new look Megaphone. - by Peter Wright
1973: With a new committee and members old and new we are again ready to start to do ourselves up for motorcycling and prepare ourselves for the new helmet law. - by Richard Taylor
Didnt You Learn To Ride?: Riding a motorcycle is basically quite a simple feat, despite the apparent difficulties of this very British invention. - by Richard Taylor
The Continuing Tale Of Rob: Well members, here I am again, writing the biggest load of rubbish ever to be palmed off on mankind. - by Rob Goddard
Message From The Committee: The new landlord at the Rocket asked for an increase in the room rent. This was our last night at the Rocket.
1974 Issue 1: Well folks, the new year is upon us and so, it seems, might be petrol rationing. - by Dave Smith
Letters to the Editor: Although the editor usually has to write letters to himself because no-one else will, he still refuses to be held responsible - by Dave Smith
Club Runs Review: Another year of club runs has come to an end and so too ends my "reign" as club runs captain. - by Dave Stocker
Irish GCE Examination: WRITTEN SLOWLY IN BIG LETTERS...
More Money Than Sense: Well, some folks always seem to strike it lucky for the day of swapping a recently straightened Commando for a recently new Laverda dawned bright and sunny. - by Dave Smith
The Get-You-Nowhere Service: As is well known, the weeklies and certain monthlies run an assistance service for their readers; mainly answering technical problems....
Crossword Puzzle: The original crossword. Get out your dictionary.... - by Dave Smith
Tyre Changing Competition: How about this for up to the minute reporting for your Megaphone; a report of last weeks tyre changing competition.... - by Dave Smith
Your Committee: The committee included Dave Smith, Rob Winnett, Rob Taylor, Phil Freestone, Alan Horne, Rob Goddard, Eric Tindall, Dave Stocker....
1974 Issue 2: Well dear members, here again for your complete and sole enjoyment (whatever that means) is yet another copy of your own, your very own Megaphone. (Space for the cheers)... - by Dave Smith
Letters to the Editor: Motorcycles are compelled by law to carry a registration plate mounted on the front mudguard, a knife edge, a potential killer....
The Expansion Chamber: Well racing started folks and how! It looks like being the most closely fought 500cc championship for years but who will win it? - by Dave Stocker
Quick Limerick: The brilliant bikes from Japan
Go as fast as they can
Without the leaks
And thousands of squeaks
Theyre not just a flash in the pan.... - by Dave Scrivens
Further Adventures from Skippy: Now like all race fans I cannot resist poking my nose into affairs that dont concern me. Hence on the Thursday before Good Friday I rang Mallory Park.... - by Roland Potter
The Adventures of Super Yam: Timothy William Ignasius Teesbody (twit for short) was born into a humble family on the outskirts of Chipping Norton.... - by Roland Potter
The Art of Moto-Cross: A Flashback from the past now folks. In fact the following article is now nearly five years old (1969!) although it has not been previously published as far as we know.... - by Brian Porter
The Peel Explorers: After playing at racers on the motorway on Friday (I won as the Seddon lorry I was driving had the edge over the Leyland artic the other bloke had).... - by Phil Freestone
Club Timetable: Darts, tyre changing (for fun!) and the usual boozing.... - by Dave Stocker
1974 Issues 3 & 4: I have not been able to trace these issues....
1974 Issue 5: To avoid a repetition of the obvious I do not intend to open this issue of the Megaphone with my usual cheery line of "Well folks, here it is again". - by Dave Smith
Racing Reminiscences: I finished Part 1 by relating how I fell off in my first race meeting with another meeting the following weekend.... - by Dave Scrivens
Round Midland Rally: A competition for all members to have a go at during the coming year:-... - by Dave Smith
Road Test on the MZ ES250/2: When people have had enough of running cars at great expense or the seventeen year old boy wants to graduate to a full 250.... - by Roland Potter
The Club World Record: The longest time a motorcycle has been kept in continuous motion is 24 hours and 20 minutes by Michael Ayriss, Philip Freestone and Eric Tindall.... - by Dave Smith
Events Timetable: Club timetable of events for the coming months in 1974!...
Points Competition Results: After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-...
1975 Issue 1: Once again welcome to another edition of Megaphone, the supposedly bi-monthly magazine of the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club. - by Dave Smith
Expansion Chamber: Here is a new edition of the Megaphone Expansion Chamber. Designed to keep you informed about the various functions and competitions we are running....
Dave Stocker takes stock - by Dave Stocker
Line Of Thought: During the course of my work (long distance lorry driver) over the past two months Ive seen two very interesting vehicles on the road.
Dave Smith sees into the future - thats NOW! - by Dave Smith
Future Programme: Following on from last year your new committee has decided to announce forthcoming events.
Early 1975 events
Bits And Pieces: At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were that Brian Porter has been under Tony Bradley for a few years now and that Rob Goddard thinks Alan Tabiner will make a good secretary....
The 1975 AGM
Joys Of Long Distance Touring: To those who have yet to experience the great joys of long distance touring.....
The spirit of the club - by Brian Porter
Round Midlands Rally: No excuse is offered for the similarity between our rally and that organised by the Norton Owners Club.
Our local rally - by Dave Smith
1975 Issue 2: Welcome, albeit rather belatedly, to the latest issue of the clubs magazine. I had to introduce it this way because....
Handing over the quill - by Dave Smith
Becoming an AJS Owner: I first became interested in motorcycling as a hobby after I passed my test on a Honda 50. That was when I bought a 57 Triumph Thunderbird 6T...
Getting your hands dirty - by Steve White
Climbing a Hill: On the subject of age folks, here is a short piece just before my time:...
The past from the past
Racing Reminiscences: Parts Two and Three of Dave Scrivens racing adventures which should about close this story as he has given up racing due to financial commitments.
Or nearly racing - by Dave Scrivens
Round Midlands Rally: Well the first rally organised by the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club for many a long year took the form of a photographic clue hunt around Leicestershire and surounding counties....
Results - by Dave Smith
Club Timetable: Club runs and other Sunday activities as required by members and the dictates of the weather....
Early 1976
Road Safety: The BMF suggested that member clubs might like to consider the appointment of a road safety liaison position, whose job would be to confer with local road safety officers, police, councils and other bodies....
Beginning of the Training Scheme - by Dave Smith
Speed Hill Climbing: This is not to be confused with freak hill climbing where you first find a cliff or similar and try to get up it on a bike.
Another crazy thing to do with a motorbike - by Dave Scrivens
Machine Preparation: Those of you with inordinately long memories may recall an article on preparing racing machinery in Megaphone.
Useful tips for touring types - by Dave Smith
1976 Issue 1: Welcome to the latest edition of the most outspoken magazine since the original Bike Mag.
Terry Reynolds in the charge - by Terry Reynolds
Bogri and the Moped Kid: Early evening, before the blokes who buy me beer were at the local, I was cleaning old oil off the vinny....
Apologies to Paul Sample - by Ben Crossley
Phoenix History: In May 1961 five motorcyclists met in the Gate Hangs Well and made plans to form a new club....
See also From The Egg - by Terry Reynolds
Road Safety Report: The government are presently paying Loughborough University to investigate the effects of bright materials....
Car Visibility Project - by Ben Crossley
Bikers - Prepare to Ride: Very few real bikers choose their machines for transport...
Another spoof - by Ben Crossley
Forthcoming Events: Rallies, treasure hunts (real and tabletop) meetings with the Kettering and District...
April-May 76
My First Rally: The Sabre Rally was my first rally and as such my reactions were eagerly awaited....
Sabre rally report - by Steve White
Dragon Rally: Once upon a time twelve Phoenix members and a certain Desboro rider trekked to furthest Wales...
7th January 1976 - by Dave Cockerton
1976 Issue 2: Well the TT is now over and returning home on Steve Whites battered noggin....
Terry Reynolds continues ead itting - by Terry Reynolds
Bogris Spring Ride: I had primed up the blowtorch and started to burn off the winter protective layer of gunge from the Vinny...
More rough riding - by Ben Crossley
We all leaned over: Steve White called round the other Saturday but he didnt manage to catch me cleaning the Norton....
Black Country run - by Dave Smith
Golden Eagle Rally: That afternoon had been so sunny I had decided to travel to Staffordshire in the evening...
More Dudley Jubbly - by Terry Reynolds
Rider Fatigue: Round about this time many motorcyclists are preparing for their longest journeys of the year...
Safety Report - by Ben Crossley
Mastermind Competition: How to play. Find the colour sequence that your opponent has chosen....
Get the grey cells working - by Terry Reynolds
Treasure Hunt: A treasure hunt was held on the 11th April 1976 and involved 16 questions on a 51 mile course...
Results - by Terry Reynolds
Heres How: A Great New Megaphone Scoop...
Start Racing - by Roland Potter
The Bike Shop: "Good morning. Is this a bike shop?"
"Yes sir, finest in the land."...
Pythonesque - by Terry Reynolds
Forthcoming Events: Including a mystery run when we blindfolded all the riders....
For 1976 - by Dave Smith
Bikers - Ride Safely: The first thing to remember is that everyone else you are likely to meet on the road is a psychotic idiot.
Another spoof - by Ben Crossley
Dinner and Social: Dinner and Social at the Golden Fleece, South Croxton....
You missed it?
Ox Roast Rally: Well, after numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member (mentioning no names - but he has a 450 Honda!)
Cider by the gallon - by Lynda Dunn
Mileage Competition: All the leaders and the bikes they rode in 1976....
Full tanks
1976 Issue 3: I shall start this issue by welcoming all new members ... Our membership is now well over seventy and rising....
Terry Reynolds gets into his stride - by Terry Reynolds
Heart of England Rally: It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday; exactly a year since he had attended his first rally....
Who was there and what they did - by Terry Reynolds
Round Midlands Rally: The rally was a photographic one similar in format to previous years event.
Going round in circles - by Dave Smith
Forthcoming Events: Many events were organised for the members and at this time of year there were club runs ... and many rallies, treasure hunts and skittles matches....
Thia was 1976 - by Terry Reynolds
Bikers - The Accident: If you ride a safe machine in a safe way as described in the previous parts of the series, you will not be involved in accidents.
Part Three - by Ben Crossley
Aegir Rally: The 1976 Aegir Rally was held at Keadly, near Scunthorpe. Only three of our club members attended. They were Dave Cockerton, Terry Reynolds and Steve White....
...in a pub. - by Steve White
Malcolms Broken Leg: I was busily testing beer at the local when in limped Malcolm. Malcolm is always limp to some extent... - by Ben Crossley
Meal at the Fleece: The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. - by Anon
Norton Owners Rally: The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall and it is so close to Leicester Terry decided not to bother camping.
Read why! - by Terry Reynolds
Heres How: Now lets look at the bike and things to check over to check theyll last the distance. - by Roland Potter
Mastermind Competition: An easy one to start with. - by Terry Reynolds
1976 Issue 4: Once again the Megaphone barks, admittedly a little late but it is a bumper edition. - by Terry Reynolds
Committee - Oct/Nov 1976: All but one still in touch through the network
Several still have the same motorcycles!
Bikers - In Court: Having messed up the riding, survived the crash and been nabbed by the fuzz, here is how to behave in court.
Guaranteed to get you even deeper in trouble. - by Ben Crossley
Blast From The Past: The language is a little quaint but you get a feeling of the time. - by Nogin
Captain Cook Rally: As it was his first rally Ian (Rocket 3) was press-ganged into logging the details - by Ian Bower
Letter From Brazil: Maria Luiza was the only paid up Leicester Phoenix member in Brazil and being a conscientious member she wrote an article for the Megaphone. - by Maria Luiza von Bleudau
S.S. Gt. Britain: Five bikes went, eight people in all, Ben and his dad, Dave Smith, Steve White, Sue Farmer, Gordon Wallace, Dave Hill and Shirley Crane. - by Shirley Crane
Bogris New Boots: X certificate stuff. Anybody likely to be offended is advised not to read it - by Ben Crossley
Ode Of An Ex-Biker: I bought a bike for fun, a kind of two barrel grease gun, which only serves to show my nerves were shot before Id begun. - by Ben Crossley
Fox Rally: When David Hill said that he would like to attend a rally Terry Reynolds talked him into going to the Fosse Riders rally over the bank holiday. - by Terry Reynolds
Mileage Competition: By October we had 25 members in the mileage competition covering 9130 miles
The TT 1976: I shall tell you about a few of the things that made my holiday for me and also decided me to return to the Isle of Man TT next year - by Terry Reynolds
New Years Party: Two songs for you to learn in time for the New Years Party
Mastermind Competition: Get your head round these after a couple of pints - by Terry Reynolds
Road Safety - Winter Riding: The condition of the road surface may alter merely because of the change in road orientation with regard to wind or sun - by Ben Crossley
The BMW Rally: Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run - by Story Teller
Forthcoming Events: Where we went and what we did at the end of the 1976 season. With links.
Goose Fair Rally: One of the very best rallies in the calendar is the Goose Fair Rally held by the Clifton and District Club. - by Terry Reynolds
Run to Silverstone: This run comprised of Dave Cockerton (F1), Noel Sheehan (200 Yam), Dave Hill and Shirley Crane (T3). - by Shirley Crane
Heres How: Now we shall put that into practice with a day at the track - by Roland Potter
Racing (Freestone Style): Lead up to the successful 1976 season - by Phil Freestone
1977 Issue 1: A lot happened since the last edition. Terry runs through it for the benefit of those of you who forgot 1976 happenings. - by Terry Reynolds
Dusk til Dawn: An old man prepares for the last great adventure
Prophetic? - by Ben Crossley
RAC/ACU Training Scheme: At the beginning of l976 the Leicester Phoenix began a Rider Training Scheme under the local authority and the RAC/ACU. - by Ben Crossley
Phoenix Anthem and Rally Call: Pity no-one could sing
To the tunes Wombles of Wimbledon Common and Una Paloma Blanca - by Ben Crossley
Ghost Story: It was a cold night, winter night. Black and sharp with cold, without frost or fog to whiten the blackness...
Now read on - by Ben Crossley
Bogris First Aid Lesson: It was the usual Friday night crowd down at the local and enough beer flowed to keep our spirits up.
What happened next . . . - by Ben Crossley
Events and Committee: What we did and who was to blame
Chase Rally 1976: In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... - by Terry Reynolds
1977 Issue 2: Spring 1977 was here at last though a bit of Winter kept slipping back to freeze the fingers & prohibit exuberant bend swinging. - by Terry Reynolds
Sorry I Didnt Hear You: In 1977 two wheeler accident statistics were increasing by leaps and bumps. - by Ben Crossley
Batavieren Treffen: Dave & Hilary Cockerton, Dave Hill & Shirley Crane set off for Holland at 9.00 a.m. on Friday morning... - by Shirley Crane
Bogri & The Vintage Velo: Bogri was stood chatting to Hilda, the barmaid at the local one afternoon when in came Malcolm... - by Ben Crossley
Round Midlands & F.I.M. Rallies: A photographic event for members only and the FIM Rally at Pau in the south of France.
1977 Issue 3: Terry apologised for the late Megaphone due to getting married and moving into our new house. - by Terry Reynolds
The Italian Job 1: On the evening of Wednesday 1st June a motley crowd gathered in Barbara Avenue. - by Pete Vines
Bogri & The Summer Weekend: One of the best things about a good trip is talking about it. - by Ben Crossley
All For What?: The ACU National Rally, the premier motorcycle road competition in the U.K. - by Dave Smith
1977 Issue 4: Terry launched the new style Megaphone - by Terry Reynolds
Memories of '67: The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips - by Ben Crossley
Club Run Results: Who went where and when - by Dave Cockerton
The Italian Job 2: Continuing the adventure of our five explorers - by Pete Vines
Forthcoming Events: How we held auctions before eBay - by Ian Bower
Malcolm & the Moped Kid: Bogri suffers the children - by Ben Crossley
Rally Attendance: Some details of when they were held
Antelope Rally: All this and free breakfast - by Terry Reynolds
1977 Issue 5: Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue - by Terry Reynolds
The Girl from Ginger Hall: A reprint from MCI 1973 - by Jim Clarke Currie
The Dragon Rallyists: A poem reprinted from Motorcycle - by Martin Wyatt
Club Run Results: Who covered 16760 miles
FIM Rally 1976: Typical day on the road to Rumania - by Ben Crossley
Bogri and the Speed Cop: Tut tut, racing on the Queens highway - by Ben Crossley
4th Chase Rally: In 1977 the Chase Rally shared the same weekend as the Cat Rally - by Terry Reynolds
1978 Jan/Feb: The editor introduces a new year with a full programme - by Terry Reynolds
New Committee: Plus programme of events and races etc
Suzuki v The Gt Train Race: A reprint from Motorcycle Sport Dec 1977 - by Richard Parkhouse
Book Review: Review of Advanced Motorcycling by IAM - by Ben Crossley
Forthcoming Rallies: Names and places from 1978
FIM Rally Pt 2: The Great Escape - by Ben Crossley
Velos Rule OK: With apologies to Tennyson - by John Ashworth
Bogri: The Hard Luck Biker - by Ben Crossley
Snowman Rally: Competing with the Dragon and the Elephant - by Terry Reynolds
1978 Autumn: The editor welcomes many new members to their first megaphone - by Terry Reynolds
RAC/ACU Trainning Scheme: How the face of motorcycle training changed rapidly
The Bike Shop: A take on the Monty Python Cheese Shop skit - by Terry Reynolds
Xmas Songs: Make sure you are in voice for these favourites
Club Runs: Some interesting places by ancient paths
Club Run Results: A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through
FIM Rally Pt 3: Concluding the story of a trip to Iron Curtain Romania - by Ben Crossley
Forthcoming Events: A busy season still has plenty to occupy members
Malcolm Goes Drag Racing: Another scurrilous Bogri tale - by Ben Crossley
Ex-Members: If we dont have your name let us know
First Names: Alphabetic lists
Adrian to Ant: 32 first name beginning A
Barbara to Bryn: 28 first name beginning B
Carl to Cyn: 27 first name beginning C
Dave to Diane: 32 first name beginning D
Eddie to Eric: 7 first name beginning E
Fionna & Francis: 2 first name beginning F
Gail to Guy: 23 first name beginning G
Haydn to Howard: 4 first name beginning H
Ian: 4 first name beginning I
Jackie to Julie: 32 first name beginning J
Kate to Kevin: 20 first name beginning K
Larry to Lynn: 17 first name beginning L
Maggie to Murdo: 36 first name beginning M
Neil to Norman: 13 first name beginning N
Pat to Phillip: 25 first name beginning P
Ray to Russell: 33 first name beginning R
Sally to Suzanne: 40 first name beginning S
Teresa to Trevor: 21 first name beginning T
Val to Volker: 4 first name beginning V
Wally to Womble: 7 first name beginning W
Yanek to Yvonne: 2 first name beginning Y
Last Names: Alphabetic lists
Addison to Ayriss: 6 surname beginning A
Bailey to Burr: 45 surname beginning B
Callis to Cundell: 30 surname beginning C
Dale to Dyson: 14 surname beginning D
Eaton to Evans: 9 surname beginning E
Farmer to Freestone: 15 surname beginning F
Gamble to Gurr: 25 surname beginning G
Hall to Hunt: 27 surname beginning H
Ireland: Just John Ireland
Jarman to Jordon: 13 surname beginning J
Keeber to Khan: 8 surname beginning K
Laing to Lyon: 14 surname beginning L
Mannix to Muschialli: 33 surname beginning M
Naden to Nowell: 12 surname beginning N
OGrady to Orgill: 2 surname beginning O
Padfield to Pym: 17 surname beginning P
Ramsey to Rutherford: 27 surname beginning R
Sabin to Swinfield: 42 surname beginning S
Tabiner to Twynham: 25 surname beginning T
Veasey to Vines: 3 surname beginning V
Wagg to Wyman: 37 surname beginning W
Date Order: Check your contemporaries
1961 Founding: 20 members in 1961, 16 still in contact
1962: 32 members in 1962, 25 still in contact
1963: 33 members in 1963, 25 still in contact
1964: 38 members in 1964, 27 still in contact
1965: 42 members in 1965, 22 still in contact
1966: 36 members in 1966, 19 still in contact
1967: 46 members in 1967, 26 still in contact
1968: 53 members in 1968, 29 still in contact
1969: 37 members in 1969, 25 still in contact
1970: 34 members in 1970, 26 still in contact
1971: 38 members in 1971, 27 still in contact
1972: 54 members in 1972, 36 still in contact
1973: 50 members in 1973, 35 still in contact
1974: 58 members in 1974, 45 still in contact
1975: 71 members in 1975, 49 still in contact
1976: 61 members in 1976, 44 still in contact
1977: 76 members in 1977, 55 still in contact
1978: 130 members in 1978, 74 still in contact
1979: 123 members in 1979, 66 still in contact
1980: 131 members in 1980, 67 still in contact
1981: 134 members in 1981, 62 still in contact
1982: 145 members in 1982, 71 still in contact
1983: 104 members in 1983, 46 still in contact
1984: 90 members in 1984, 43 still in contact
1985: 80 members in 1985, 39 still in contact
1986: 47 members in 1986, 19 still in contact
1987: 42 members in 1987, 16 still in contact
1988: 39 members in 1988, 18 still in contact
1989: 33 members in 1989, 10 still in contact
1990: 33 members in 1990, 11 still in contact
Rogues Gallery: A gallery of old faces and some older versions as well
Wanted Posters: Help us to put names to these faces
Profile Updates: How your friends have spent the past few years
Alan Jarvis: Runs Captain in the mid 60s
Alan Reid: Secretary for the 1st Big End Rally
Ben Crossley: Onion toast
Bill Langley: Backup team on the Guinness World Record
Bob Nash: Long John Silver impression at the Dragon Rally
Derek Chadburn: Now lives in Denver, Pennsylvania, USA - by Derek Chadburn
Derek Foster: Elephant Rallies and a trip to Amsterdam
Ian Bower: Round Midlands trophy winner - by Ian Bower
Jan Muschialli: Jan Gamble
Jez Kenchington: A Suzuki enthusiast in the 80s - by Jez Kenchington
John Muschialli: A founder member
Kate Harrington: Kate keeps in touch but now rides competitions - by Kate Harrington
Keith Fosberry: Fozs humour gave rise to the Foz Spot
Malcolm Sheppard: Wells-Next-The-Sea where the lifeboats point inland
Maria Luiza Von Bleudau: Regularly sent news about motorcycling in Brazil - by Maria Luiza von Bleudau
Nina Kersley: Married to the amazing Mr Kenchington - by Nina Kenchington
Paul Lockwood-Lee: Few photos when he was dressed
Richard Taylor: Early 70s Megaphone editor
Rob Winnett: Membership secretary and secretary in the 60s and 70s
Sean Tebbutt: Another fugitive in the USA - by Sean Tebbutt
Sue Langley: Sue is the patient supporter of Bill
Val Fosberry: Valerie Burton lived opposite Rod Hull (Pud)
Yvonne Townsend: Currently living on the isle of Anglesey - by Yvonne Townsend
Galleries: Photos past and present organised in galleries and albums
1960s Gallery: From the founding of the club through the mods and rockers years
Fozs Founders Photos: Photos from the very beginning - by Keith Fosberry
Photos from John Muschialli: There are lots more photographs - by John Muschialli
Roger Greatheads Photos: Emailed photos from Canada - by Roger Greathead
History from Geoff Lumley: The club was named the LEICESTER PHOENIX TOURING MOTORCYCLE CLUB - by Geoff Lumley
Terry Reynolds Collection: Collected historical photos - by Terry Reynolds
Bens Collection: It is amazing what comes out of the attic
Chris & Clive Collection: Black and white photos from the 60s - by Clive Hodgkin
Daves Pics: Some of Daves photos - by Dave Parry
Brian Gambles Photos: A keen member in the very early 60s - by Brian Gamble
Eric & Glenda Bailey Photos: The Baileys have some photos that chart the first years - by Eric Bailey
Vince Allen: I bet you can smell the gunk when you see these photos - by Vince Allen
1970s Gallery: Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies
Reubens Photos: Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs - by Reuben Wesson
Martins Racing Years: Mike Parry has been a special friend since schooldays - by Martin Sentance
Pete Vines: Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs - by Pete Vines
Mick & Helen Ayriss: Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present - by Mick Ayriss
Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection: Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham - by Paul Dunn
Steves Snaps: Chairman and runs captain at one time or another - by Steve White
Micks Memories: Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos - by Mick Ayriss
Trevor Evans Pics: I got round to sorting these pics from 1977 - by Trevor Evans
More from Steve White: Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details - by Steve White
Steve Whites Third Set: Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) - by Steve White
Dick Taylors Snap: A club run to a railway - by Richard Taylor
BMF Rally 1979: The second time we won Best Local Club award
Eric Tindalls Shots: A couple of black and white photos - by Eric Tindall
1980s Gallery: The first Big End Rally was in 1980. Club members supported many good causes
Runs and Celebrations: If you recognise people, let us know - by Terry Reynolds
Wet Days: There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies
Steve Todds Oddments: A member during the Seventies and Eighties - by Steve Todd
Gary Coxs Pix: Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s - by Gary Cox
Steve Whites IOM TT Set: Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings - by Steve White
Steve Whites Fifth Set: Going nowhere in not much of a hurry - by Steve White
More from Terry Reynolds: Participating in exhibitions and Training Scheme events - by Terry Reynolds
2002 Reunions: Too many years had passed and it was high time to revive many friendships
The Owl: The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman
Foxhunter: This meeting brought together some of the leading instructors from the RAC/ACU scheme
Bulls Head: A few ex-members turned up to tell and relive some old adventures, (some of them true)
2003 Reunions: Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals
Peterborough: Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel
Dunton Bassett Arms: Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt
Field Head Hotel: Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records
The Falcon: There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin
The Firs: Alan had just arrived from Canada and not slept for two days
Carington Arms: This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays
Star & Garter: We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression
Founders Day: Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate
Coach & Horses: Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman
Stinkwheel: The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first
Gate Hangs Well: We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster
Dunton Bassett Arms: Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times
Carington Arms: Meet under the pub sign at ten minutes past the hour
Golden Fleece: Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights - by Steve White
Steve & Sophie Wed: Pictures from Steve Todds wedding - by Gary Cox
2004 Reunions: Fourteen albums of photos from throughout the year
New Ellistown Hotel: A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady
Hinckley Knight: At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch
Shoulder of Mutton: A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton
Coach House Inn: In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory
Quorndon Fox: Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round
The Cock Inn: A bank holiday motorcycle ride to a good pub
Velo Rally: Collection of oldies plus bikes
Carington Arms: Handing over The Flag
Founders Day: Gathering of old uns
Peter Jubys 50th: Traditional birthday party but without the bumps
Stinkwheel: And afterwards at the pub
Golden Fleece: Another pub revisited
Bulls Head: Swapping tales and showing memorabilia
Bassett Arms: Turning another good pub into a bikers dive
2005 Reunions: Lots of enjoyable evenings spent in good company
New Ellistown Hotel: Post Xmas natter night
The Harvester: Sunday lunch and family outing
Harboro Hotel: Monday natter night with beer.
Shoulder of Mutton: Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads.
Ashby Folville: Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday.
Classic Bike Clubs: Another Stanford Hall meeting - by Steve White
Ashby Folville: Photos of Classic Night - by Steve White
Skittles v Club: Life is all beer and skittles
More Skittles: Some additional photos - by Richard Taylor
Velo Rally: Did you ever get the feeling the bikes will outlast the owners?
Ashby Folville: More classic night photos - by Steve White
Founders Day: You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty.
Star & Garter: Alan Jarvis back in Blighty.
Stinkwheel: Steve White sends the picture report.
Golden Fleece 1: Phil Freestone organised bunfight.
Golden Fleece 2: More photos of the dogs dinner - by Dave Scrivens
Bassett Arms: Eleven of the old gang at the old pub
2006 Reunions: We still enjoy getting together with old friends
New Ellistown Hotel: The old gang met up to play their Xmas games
Hinckley Knight: A convivial Sunday lunch
The Bluebell Hoby: A chance to plan for the spring and summer
Shoulder of Mutton: Another bumper turnout of the K&D lads and lasses
The Lindens: The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty
Anne of Cleves: A meeting outside St Marys church
Twilighters: The Twilight shift - by Rachel Crossley
Sunrisers: The Sunrise shift
Daybreakers: The Daybreak shift
Founders I: Ex-members, friends and other bums
Founders II: Just a few of the bikes
Blackpool: The Gold Wing Owners light up the town
Golden Fleece: Another South Croxton bun fight
Bassett Arms: Back at a favourite pub to apologise
2007 Reunions: No more commitment, just tremendous loyalty
Shoulder of Mutton: Another meeting with old friends
Ashby Folville May: A few snaps
BMF Show: At last a return to May sunshine - by Rachel Crossley
KillSpills: The M1 run seen from Dunton Bassett - by Katie & Sacha Crossley
National debrief: Excuse for a booze after the National Rally cancellation
Ashby Folville June: Where is everyone?
Ashby Folville July: Hiding in the crowd
Gate Hangs Well: Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty
Ashby Folville Sep: Last meeting of the season in glorious video
Tail End Show: A chance to grab some real bargains - by Sacha Crossley
Founders Day: Another movie. Talkies next
Motorcycle Show: All the best bikes - by Rachel Crossley
Bassett Arms: A small gathering before Christmas
K&D MCC Gallery: Guest gallery of Kettering and District photos until their website is on-line
Wallers Collectables: A few shots from Spain - by Jeff Waller
Jeffs Miscellany: Badge and Bazza - by Jeff Waller
Tappets Snaps: Photos from yonks ago - by Keith Vincent
White Lion July 06: K&D return to haunt
Pre-Elephant 66: A winter rally when the K&D met the LPMCC - by Cliff and Margaret Payne
St Ives Hunts 67: Invitation camping weekend - at a pub - by Cliff and Margaret Payne
60s Club Run: What we were like in the 60s - by Cliff and Margaret Payne
Summer 1967: Warm days, empty roads - by Cliff and Margaret Payne
Stanford Hall: Fellowship of Riders Rally - by Cliff and Margaret Payne
Typical Rally 66: Boozing and singing - by Cliff and Margaret Payne
White Lion July 07: The gathering of the clangers
Colin Chambers Memorial Trophy: The heroes from past years - by Phil Barton
Phil Bartons 60s/70s: Mallory, Woburn and other runs - by Phil Barton
Peter Hughes Photos: Fetes worse than death - by Peter Hughes
K&D Presentation: Sharing out the silver - by Derek Tompkins
John Perkins: Evocative B&W from the early 60s - by Jeff Waller
Activity Albums: Photos from the Activity section reports
Provence Bikes: Choose a bike - by Steve White
Provence Photos: Bike photos from the holiday - by Steve White
Clubrooms: Rocket, Cricketers and others
Punctures and Pinches: The photos not allowed in evidence
Pubs and Skittles: Yes, life WAS all beer and skittles
Treasure Hunts: Members getting lost on the way to the pub
Ians Caledonian: Just a sample from his Scottish trip - by Ian Bower
West Coast USA: The bike photos from California Dreaming - by Mick Ayriss
Rally Albums: Photos from the Rallies section
8 Castles: Pictures no words can describe - by Les Hobbs
Happy Days: Nights, actually. Indoor photos from various rallies - by Les Hobbs
Slide Show: Sit back and let the photos roll
Documentation: How the site is structured and the pages are put together
Structure: Each section has its own folder or subdirectory
Template: Keeping it consistent to avoid confusing visitors
Content: Content is King. Why people use the site and return
Images: The Golden Rule of digital images
Tags: The basic image tag to put your picture on the page
Maps: How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph
Turns: Clicking a curled top right corner turns over the next image with a wipe from top-right to bottom-left
Zoom: Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps
To The Web: Transfer from your computer to the host server using File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Style: A consistent look and feel
Script: How JavaScript is used on this website
Review: 2007 was the best year so far for LPMCC.net
Blog: This is where I get it off my chest
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Blog 3: April 2008 Blog
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