Past Members

An alphabetic list of links to past members on LPMCC.net.

Updated 27 Apr 2020.

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Alan Horne

Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Events :   Darts, draughts and drinking beer Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos Tyre Changing Competition :   How about this for up to the minute reporting for your Megaphone; a report of last weeks tyre changing competition.... Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Alan Jarvis

2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals 2005 Gallery :   Lots of enjoyable evenings spent in good company 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists Alan Jarvis :   Runs Captain in the mid 60s Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video BSA Lightning :   Home on a 325cc single Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite National MC Museum :   Just scratching the surface ... oops! October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Past Events :   Three members went to Wells Next The Sea where the Kettering & District held their Whit holiday Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Skype Night :   Using Skype for our virtual club night Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty The Firs :   Alan had just arrived from Canada and not slept for two days Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Velocette Viper :   1959 Velocette Viper sports

Alan Parrish

Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday

Alan Reid ( McTavish )

Alan Reid :   Secretary for the 1st Big End Rally BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Big End :   The Leicester Phoenix MCC rally Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve & Sophie Wed :   Pictures from Steve Todds wedding Steve Todds Oddments :   A member during the Seventies and Eighties Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

Alan Tabiner

Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin

Alan Watkinson ( Wocko )

Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose

Alan Wicks

Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Alan Wright

2006 Review :   Control review 2006 Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away

Allan Jarman ( Flan )

Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2016 :   A pleasant day trying to recall the dream Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Meeting Questionnaire Results :   How keen ex-members are to get down the pub Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Scotland :   An obligatory trek round Loch Trool to work up a thirst and then a long ride to the nearest hotel to quench it Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Terrys Breakfast Run :   A ride in tribute to Terry Riddle Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Ulster by Velo? :   Having an Ulster Week in Leicester inspired me to write about a trip to Ulster...

Andre

Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964

Andrew Ayriss

Big End 2004 :   Report and results Big End 2008 :   At last a proper report Blog 2010 :   Try this at home Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps

Andrew Grant

2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2014 Review :   Meeting and making many friends Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Shoulder of Mutton :   Another meeting with old friends Sunrisers :   The Sunrise shift White Lion :   Kettering and District 2009 reunion

Andy Brown

Brass Monkey :   1974 and 1975 remembered in detail Brass Monkey 40th :   Same site as the Solent Rally Solent Recent Times :   Wet doesnt come near describing it

Andy McAllen

Big End 2005 Pt 1 :   A damage inventory

Andy Wagg

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Andys 50th Birthday :   A surprise party organised by Christine BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Ann Lockwood-Lee ( Ann Todd )

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know

Ant Needham

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

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Barbara Gunn

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Barry Dunn

Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Barry Stevens

1961 :   The Megaphone very first news sheet

Barry Tuttiet

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Benny Caravelli

Ashby Folville Jul 2007 :   Hiding in the crowd Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2009 :   The new layout gave more room to walk round Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Goose Fair :   A lot of memories Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Bill Langley

Bill Langley :   Backup team on the Guinness World Record Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Events :   Darts, draughts and drinking beer Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Greeves Sportsman :   It Greeves to tell of it Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mush More :   Added 50 years later Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Review 2011 :   Ups and downs of 2011 Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing

Bill Marshall

Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Captain Cook :   From 1968 rally and much more Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Ides of March :   A back view through the mists of time Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Mush More :   Added 50 years later Pre-Elephant :   Preparation for the winter assault Scotland :   An obligatory trek round Loch Trool to work up a thirst and then a long ride to the nearest hotel to quench it Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Bob Nash

2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Bob Nash :   Long John Silver impression at the Dragon Rally Born Again Biker :   Prelude to the Chronicles Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Coventry Transport Museum :   A blustery, sunny autumn ride-out Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Motorcycle Live 2011 :   What model would Sir like? Motorcycle Live 2014 :   Cardigans wringing with dribble Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Motorcycle Live 2016 :   More cardigan dribbling Motorcycle Live 2017 :   Annual pilgrimage to sacrifice savings Motorcycle Live 2018 :   Nothing here that cant be fixed with a hammer and stilson Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Live P1 :   Signalling a bright year in 2014 Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Motorcycle Runs :   Blowing in the wind October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Part 1 Born Again Biker :   Extracts from the Chronicles Part 2 Born Again Biker :   An update episode of Born Again Biker Part 3 Born Again Biker :   Bob continues after a resurrection Part 4 Born Again Biker :   (just about) Up to Christmas 2006 Part 5 Born Again Biker :   Up to Christmas 2010 Rockingham Castle :   Tuesday 7 June report Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Skeggy :   Report on the Skeggy run Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression

Brenda Colegate

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Dick Taylors Snap :   A club run to a railway

Brian Evans ( Taff  )

Golden Eagle Megaphone :   Another contemporary Megaphone report Golden Eagle Rally :   That afternoon had been so sunny I had decided to travel to Staffordshire in the evening... More Dudley Jubbly Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Brian Gamble

Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Mush More :   Added 50 years later Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs

Brian Porter

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. 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. Art of Moto Cross :   The following article is now nearly five years old (1969!) although it has not been previously published as far as we know.... Autorickshaw :   Why Ben took self defence lessons BSA Lightning :   Home on a 325cc single Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Born Again Biker :   Prelude to the Chronicles Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who went where and when Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Joys Of Long Distance Touring :   To those who have yet to experience the great joys of long distance touring..... The spirit of the club Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Peak District :   Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Short Story (True) :   Travelling along the Fosse Way one evening. A motorcyclist in distress Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Vipoms For 67 :   Should you hear a muted chuckle as you ride down Hall Green Road, thats only Ephram Vipom Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Brian Reynolds

Big End 2004 :   Report and results Big End 2007 :   Friday and Saturday Big End 2008 :   At last a proper report Big End 2014 :   A good weekend to meet old friends Big End 2017 :   Gearing up for another great weekend Big End 2018 :   We CAN go on meeting like this Big End 2019 :   Wet and windy Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Skittles :   Club versus FRA at the Heathcote Arms Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Bruce Gibson

1967 :   The Megaphone roars into life once more 1968 Issue 1 :   Here is our second Megaphone magazine. Our members have been on the Elephant Rally in Germany.... 1968 Issue 2 :   Three heroes on a trip to the Elephant Rally and a boat ride to the Dragon Rally... Autorickshaw :   Why Ben took self defence lessons Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Make Things Difficult :   One day a lorry is being manoeuvred in a small square yard when the driver makes a mistake... Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Uncle Answers 2 :   If you have a special problem which need airing, write it on a postcard and send it to Uncle Answers...

Bryn Sabin

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Big End :   The Leicester Phoenix MCC rally Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester Northumberland :   Seahouses, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Road Safety Rally Cuttings :   Newspaper reports of the second Road Safety Rally held in 1979 Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

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Carl Wykes

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable 2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Big End :   The Leicester Phoenix MCC rally Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach Field Head Hotel :   Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester Northumberland :   Seahouses, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all. Stella Alpina comments :   Taking the pretty route Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Cedric Rees

Big End Early Years :   Photos and fun from the first few years

Chris Hodgkin ( Chris Mansell )

Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Ode To A C.15 :   To any owner of a C.15 This rhyme will not surprise Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Chris Vines

Chase Rally :   In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Italian Job 1 :   On the evening of Wednesday 1st June a motley crowd gathered in Barbara Avenue. Italian Job 2 :   Continuing the adventure of our five explorers Norton Owners :   Why I dislike Lutterworth Norton Owners Rally :   The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall. Read why! Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Christina Hambleton

Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Christine Wagg ( Christine Gunn )

Andys 50th Birthday :   A surprise party organised by Christine BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Clare Freestone ( Clare Scrivens )

Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Clare Hunt ( Clare Robinson )

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings

Clive Hodgkin

1960s Gallery :   From the founding of the club through the mods and rockers years 2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals Almost Not Worthwhile :   Motorcycling and motoring have provided much pleasure for many people for more than 70 years. Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Dragon 2005 :   An update on the Dragon Ducati and Gold Star :   Only one would make it Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Peak District :   Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Review 2016 :   Taking the knocks Snowman 1971 :   For hard riding, hard drinking, loud singing nutters 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. Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose

Colin Townsend

Club Run Results :   Who went where and when Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

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Dave Bryan

Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles

Dave Cockerton

1976 Issue 4 :   Once again the Megaphone barks, admittedly a little late but it is a bumper edition. 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. 1977 Issue 2 :   Spring 1977 was here at last though a bit of Winter kept slipping back 1977 Issue 3 :   Terry apologised for the late Megaphone due to getting married and moving into our new house. 1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue 4th Chase Rally :   In 1977 the Chase Rally shared the same weekend as the Cat Rally Aegir Rally :   The 1976 Aegir Rally was held at Keadly, near Scunthorpe... ...in a pub. Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Batavieren 1977 :   Report for Megaphone Batavieren Treffen :   Dave & Hilary Cockerton, Dave Hill & Shirley Crane set off for Holland at 9.00 a.m. on Friday morning... Big End 2004 :   Report and results Big End 2005 Pt 2 :   A few more photos of the 2005 rally Big End 2007 :   Friday and Saturday Big End 2008 :   At last a proper report Chase Rally :   In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... Club Run Results :   Who went where and when Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dragon 1976 :   Once upon a time twelve Phoenix members and a certain Desboro rider trekked to furthest Wales... 7th January 1976 Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Fox Rally :   Terry Reynolds talked David Hill into going to the Fosse Riders rally. Golden Eagle Megaphone :   Another contemporary Megaphone report Golden Eagle Rally :   That afternoon had been so sunny I had decided to travel to Staffordshire in the evening... More Dudley Jubbly Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index More Skittles :   Some additional photos My First Rally :   The Sabre Rally was my first rally and as such my reactions were eagerly awaited.... Sabre rally report New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Norton Owners :   Why I dislike Lutterworth Norton Owners Rally :   The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall. Read why! Ox Roast :   A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report Ox Roast Rally :   After numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member Cider by the gallon Part 2 Born Again Biker :   An update episode of Born Again Biker Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham Run to Silverstone :   This run comprised of Dave Cockerton (F1), Noel Sheehan (200 Yam), Dave Hill and Shirley Crane (T3). Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Skittles :   Club versus FRA at the Heathcote Arms Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Snowman Rally :   Competing with the Dragon and the Elephant Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Terry Reynolds :   Up-to-date in 2011 The TT 1976 :   I decided me to return to the Isle of Man TT next year

Dave Colegate

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Dave Hill

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. Antelope Rally :   All this and free breakfast BMW :   The report printed in Megaphone BMW Rally :   Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run Batavieren 1977 :   Report for Megaphone Batavieren Treffen :   Dave & Hilary Cockerton, Dave Hill & Shirley Crane set off for Holland at 9.00 a.m. on Friday morning... Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Chase Rally :   In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Goose Fair Rally :   One of the very best rallies in the calendar is the Goose Fair Rally held by the Clifton and District Club. Run to Silverstone :   This run comprised of Dave Cockerton (F1), Noel Sheehan (200 Yam), Dave Hill and Shirley Crane (T3). S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all. Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost)

Dave Lester

Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know

Dave Muggleton ( Noddy Muggleton )

Matchless 16s :   Used and abused Norton Fastback :   The ideal long distance touring bike Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs

Dave Parry

1960s Gallery :   From the founding of the club through the mods and rockers years 2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures 2014 Review :   Meeting and making many friends 2015 Review :   Reinforced by East Midlands Bikers 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through Air Museum Newark :   Friday 19 August Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville May 2007 :   A few snaps BSA Lightning :   Home on a 325cc single Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Big End 2011 :   The rally goes from strength to summat Big End 2012 :   The bar opens at 5pm Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Coventry Transport Museum :   A blustery, sunny autumn ride-out Crich Tramway Village :   Report on the Crich run Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Daybreakers :   The Daybreak shift Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow Elephant 1968 (1) :   Wednesday night we began to get excited because tomorrow we were off to the Elephant Rally. Now with photos by Dave Parry Elephant 1968 (2) :   Elephanteers have finally arrived at the Nürburgring.... Now with photos by Dave Parry Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Founders Day 2017 :   More cardigan dribble Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2019 :   With Leicester Phoenix stand Founders Day 2021 :   Scorching back in a special year Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Honda Benly :   1962 One-Way Honda 125 Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays January 2023 :   Earwig Oh again 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 Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Motorcycle Live 2011 :   What model would Sir like? Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Live 2014 :   Cardigans wringing with dribble Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Motorcycle Live 2016 :   More cardigan dribbling Motorcycle Live 2017 :   Annual pilgrimage to sacrifice savings Motorcycle Live 2018 :   Nothing here that cant be fixed with a hammer and stilson Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Live 2021 :   Retros, arse-rippers and two-wheeled milk floats Motorcycle Live P1 :   Signalling a bright year in 2014 Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Motorcycle Runs :   Blowing in the wind National MC Museum 2011 :   A mid week run in the spring National Rally Riders 2012 :   Competitors as they came through Kegworth National Rally Riders 2016 :   160 riders passing through Kegworth Control National Rally Riders 2018 :   Ships that pass out in the night National Rally Riders 2019 :   Lost and bewildered October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds On Engines :   The internal combustion engine is a very logical and simple machine Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Rockingham Castle :   Tuesday 7 June report Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada Skeggy :   Report on the Skeggy run Skittles :   Club versus FRA at the Heathcote Arms Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Team 2020 :   Seeing the other side Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty The Lindens :   Tony came down from Clowne Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Wishbones Photos :   Paying homage to great machines

Dave Scattergood

2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bens Trident :   Bens Trident Dave Scattergood :   Still in the building trade Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays National Rally Riders 2013 :   No complaints about this years weather Ox Roast :   A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report Ox Roast Rally :   After numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member Cider by the gallon Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham RAFA Easter Egg Run :   A charity run to Cosford in brilliant weather Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know

Dave Scrivens

2005 Gallery :   Lots of enjoyable evenings spent in good company All For What? :   The ACU National Rally, the premier motorcycle road competition in the U.K. Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coup de Legend :   A trip to Dijon with old friends Dragon :   The rally that started it all off East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Foxhunter :   This meeting brought together some of the leading instructors from the RAC/ACU scheme Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Italian Job 1 :   On the evening of Wednesday 1st June a motley crowd gathered in Barbara Avenue. Italian Job 2 :   Continuing the adventure of our five explorers Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Laverda 750 :   Ferret takes delivery of a new bike London :   Earls Court was the venue for the biggest show each year Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester Norton Fastback :   The ideal long distance touring bike Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Quick Limerick :   The brilliant bikes from Japan Go as fast as they can Racing Reminiscences :   I finished Part 1 by relating how I fell off in my first race meeting with another meeting the following weekend.... Racing Reminiscences :   Parts Two and Three of Dave Scrivens racing adventures Or nearly racing Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Scotland :   An obligatory trek round Loch Trool to work up a thirst and then a long ride to the nearest hotel to quench it Speed Hill Climbing :   Freak hill climbing. Another crazy thing to do with a motorbike Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Typical Velo & Limericks :   Dedicated to D Scrivens who is old enough to know better.... Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Dave Smith

1974 Issue 1 :   The new year is upon us and so, it seems, might be petrol rationing. 1974 Issue 2 :   For your complete and sole enjoyment is yet another copy of your own, your very own Megaphone. (Space for the cheers)... 1974 Issue 5 :   I do not intend to open this issue of the Megaphone with my usual cheery line of Well folks, here it is again. 1975 Issue 1 :   Once again welcome to another edition of Megaphone, the supposedly bi-monthly magazine of the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club. 1975 Issue 2 :   Welcome, albeit rather belatedly, to the latest issue... Handing over the quill 1977 Issue 3 :   Terry apologised for the late Megaphone due to getting married and moving into our new house. 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through All For What? :   The ACU National Rally, the premier motorcycle road competition in the U.K. Anecdotes :   Those funny moments that lit up the life of instructors Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Blog 2017 :   Mustnt gumble Blog 2020 :   Getting by with a little hell from my friends Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who went where and when Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Coup de Legend :   A trip to Dijon with old friends Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Crossword Puzzle :   The original crossword. Get out your dictionary.... Expansion Chamber :   Here is a new edition of the Megaphone Expansion Chamber First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Forthcoming Events :   Including a mystery run when we blindfolded all the riders.... For 1976 Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Future Programme :   Following on from last year your new committee has decided to announce forthcoming events. Early 1975 events Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Italian Job 1 :   On the evening of Wednesday 1st June a motley crowd gathered in Barbara Avenue. Italian Job 2 :   Continuing the adventure of our five explorers Kegworth Control :   The motley crew at our National Rally control Laverda 750 :   Ferret takes delivery of a new bike Letters :   Motorcycles are compelled by law to carry a registration plate mounted on the front mudguard, a knife edge, a potential killer.... Letters :   Although the editor usually has to write letters to himself because no-one else will, he still refuses to be held responsible Line Of Thought :   During the course of my work Ive seen two very interesting vehicles Dave Smith sees into the future - thats NOW! MIRA Final Control :   Where it all comes together Machine Preparation :   You may recall an article on preparing racing machinery. Useful tips for touring types Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index More Money Than Sense :   Some folks always seem to strike it lucky Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester National Rally Riders 2018 :   Ships that pass out in the night National Rally Riders 2019 :   Lost and bewildered New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc Norton Fastback :   The ideal long distance touring bike Peel Explorers :   Playing at racers on the motorway on Friday... Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Photo Treasure Hunt :   To motivate exploration Planning :   What was the record to break? Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Preparation :   Hard work getting support and sponsorship Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round RAC/ACU Scheme :   At the beginning of l976 the Leicester Phoenix began a Rider Training Scheme under the local authority and the RAC/ACU. Racing Freestone Style :   Lead up to the successful 1976 season Racing Reminiscences :   I finished Part 1 by relating how I fell off in my first race meeting with another meeting the following weekend.... Racing Reminiscences :   Parts Two and Three of Dave Scrivens racing adventures Or nearly racing Random Thoughts :   An excuse to use the bike for a proper ride Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Road Safety :   The BMF suggested clubs appoint a road safety liaison position.... Beginning of the Training Scheme Round Midland Rally :   A competition for all members to have a go at during the coming year:-... Round Midlands Rally :   No excuse is offered for the similarity between our rally and that organised by the Norton Owners Club. Our local rally Round Midlands Rally :   The first rally organised by the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club Results Round Midlands Rally :   The rally was a photographic one similar in format to previous years event. Going round in circles S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all. Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Team 2020 :   Seeing the other side The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman Treasure Hunt :   A treasure hunt was held on the 11th April 1976 and involved 16 questions on a 51 mile course... Results Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Tyre Changing Competition :   How about this for up to the minute reporting for your Megaphone; a report of last weeks tyre changing competition.... We all leaned over :   Steve White called round the other Saturday but he didnt manage to catch me cleaning the Norton.... Black Country run Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Dave Stocker

1974 Issue 5 :   I do not intend to open this issue of the Megaphone with my usual cheery line of Well folks, here it is again. 1975 Issue 1 :   Once again welcome to another edition of Megaphone, the supposedly bi-monthly magazine of the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club. 1976 Issue 3 :   Our membership is now well over seventy and rising.... Terry Reynolds gets into his stride Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Runs Review :   Another year of club runs has come to an end and so too ends my "reign" as club runs captain. Club Timetable :   Darts, tyre changing (for fun!) and the usual boozing.... 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? Letters :   Motorcycles are compelled by law to carry a registration plate mounted on the front mudguard, a knife edge, a potential killer.... Letters :   Although the editor usually has to write letters to himself because no-one else will, he still refuses to be held responsible Martins Racing Years :   Mike Parry has been a special friend since schooldays Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Dave Tibbles

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Elefant Teds Take :   Less than 20 miles per gallon More Skittles :   Some additional photos Pilgrims :   Motor Cycle Weekly report Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Steel Horse comments :   A Motor Cycle Weekly report

David Cort

National Rally Riders 2015 :   200 riders passing through Kegworth Control

David Padfield

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Star Rider Instructor Training :   Star Rider was first thought to be a competitor of the RAC/ACU scheme

Daz Mauger

Big End Early Years :   Photos and fun from the first few years Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Todds Oddments :   A member during the Seventies and Eighties Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies

Daz Savage

Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down

Debbie Humpleby ( Debbie Clark )

Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Debby Hallam

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Den Cundell

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond

Derek Chadburn

Derek Chadburn :   Now lives in Denver, Pennsylvania, USA

Derek Foster

1960s Gallery :   From the founding of the club through the mods and rockers years 2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals 2007 Foz Annual :   Another set of rude but funny jokes 50th Anniversary :   Combined with Xmas Dinner AJS/Jet80 :   AMC heavyweight single with chair Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Derek Foster :   Elephant Rallies and a trip to Amsterdam Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow Elephant 1968 (1) :   Wednesday night we began to get excited because tomorrow we were off to the Elephant Rally. Now with photos by Dave Parry Elephant 1968 (2) :   Elephanteers have finally arrived at the Nürburgring.... Now with photos by Dave Parry Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2006 II :   Just a few of the bikes Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Honda Benly :   1962 One-Way Honda 125 Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Keith Fosberry :   Fozs humour gave rise to the Foz Spot Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Page 2 :   More photographs to make you gibber over your cocoa Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Shamrock :   Nice rally, shame about the Irish Sea Skype Night :   Using Skype for our virtual club night Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty The Lindens :   Tony came down from Clowne Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Derek Jordan ( Dougal )

Aegir Rally :   The 1976 Aegir Rally was held at Keadly, near Scunthorpe... ...in a pub. Antelope :   First of four pages about the Antelope Rally Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Dragon :   The rally that started it all off East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre January 2023 :   Earwig Oh again Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Part 2 Bens Trident :   Three Triples Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Triumph Trident T160V :   Episode with a Trident Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

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Eric Bailey

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Eric & Glenda Bailey Photos :   The Baileys have some photos that chart the first years Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes

Eric Gibson

Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away

Eric Tindall ( Don Jackson )

1972 Issue 1 :   Eric took over as editor due to Commando Disease 2004 Foz Annual :   The best jokes of 2004 2005 Foz Annual :   A tribute to early member Keith Fosberry 2006 Foz Annual :   The Comedy Team kept us rolling through the year 2007 Foz Annual :   Another set of rude but funny jokes 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2022 Foz Annual :   Die laughing Ashby Folville Apr 2010 :   Five photos from Steve Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Club World Record :   Index to the World Record for non stop riding E.G.M. :   Voting to support the BMF Easter Egg Run :   Bottesford, Grantham and Melton Eric Tindall :   Not retired from being a petrolhead Eric Tindalls Shots :   A couple of black and white photos Events :   Darts, draughts and drinking beer Founders Day 2010 :   Photos from the bike park Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Goldwing Light Show :   Goldwing Club support the RNLI Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Help The Club :   Calling for better support from members Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Moto-Rêve :   Beautifully restored 1909 Swiss engined motorcycle Planning :   What was the record to break? Postscript :   Being recognised Preparation :   Hard work getting support and sponsorship Radio Interview :   Not moving pictures but the pictures move Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos Velocette Viper :   1959 Velocette Viper sports Velocette Viper Second Owner :   The same Viper rides into the 1970s

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Fionna Stannard

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Francis Hruszka

Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

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Gary Cox

2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals Big End 2014 :   A good weekend to meet old friends Big End 2017 :   Gearing up for another great weekend Big End 2018 :   We CAN go on meeting like this Big End 2019 :   Wet and windy Big End 2021 :   Good to be back Big End 2022 :   In aid of Ukrainian Orphans Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Over The Edge 2018 :   An official LPMCC attendance Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Skittles Night :   At the Horse and Trumpet Steve & Sophie Wed :   Pictures from Steve Todds wedding Steve Todds Oddments :   A member during the Seventies and Eighties Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing

Gary Wilson

2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control

Geof Buckby

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Geoff Lumley

1961 :   The Megaphone very first news sheet History from Geoff Lumley :   The club was named the LEICESTER PHOENIX TOURING MOTORCYCLE CLUB Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes

Geoff Matthews

Mush More :   Added 50 years later Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964

Gill Aldous ( Gill Hartshorn )

Andys 50th Birthday :   A surprise party organised by Christine Gill Aldous :   Now living in the West Midlands Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays

Glenda Bailey

Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing

Gordon Wallace

Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all.

Graham Buckingham

Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know

Graham Mills

2005 Foz Annual :   A tribute to early member Keith Fosberry A Rally Badges :   Abbeville to Azzate: 591 badges for 225 rallies from 30 contributors Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bassett Arms :   A small gathering before Christmas C Rally Badges :   Cadiz to Cyclopes: 520 badges for 170 rallies from 33 contributors D Rally Badges :   Dabringhausen to Dwyle Funkers: 429 badges for 135 rallies from 36 contributors E Rally Badges :   Eagle to Exe: 300 badges for 114 rallies from 18 contributors Field Head Hotel :   Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary G Rally Badges :   Gabbadon to Guzz' Arverne: 362 badges for 105 rallies from 31 contributors Goose Fair :   A lot of memories Graham Mills :   Still living in Leicestershire I Rally Badges :   Ice Moon to Italo Palli: 248 badges for 63 rallies from 25 contributors J Rally Badges :   Jabalistreffen Anzanigo to Juvigny sur Loison: 154 badges for 50 rallies from 13 contributors M Rally Badges :   Maatjes to MZ: 565 badges for 187 rallies from 34 contributors Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show N Rally Badges :   NABD Anniversary to Nürnberg: 275 badges for 94 rallies from 22 contributors O Rally Badges :   Oasis to Oz GP: 206 badges for 98 rallies from 21 contributors P Rally Badges :   Paasei to Pyramid: 617 badges for 153 rallies from 34 contributors Pilgrims :   Motor Cycle Weekly report Pork Pie :   A 1980 report from MCN R Rally Badges :   Rabenkopf to Ruzafa: 548 badges for 183 rallies from 23 contributors S Rally Badges :   Sabinanigo to Sygadyl: 941 badges for 258 rallies from 41 contributors Steel Horse comments :   A Motor Cycle Weekly report W Rally Badges :   Wafty Crankers to Wyvern: 313 badges for 80 rallies from 32 contributors

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Haydn Wyatt

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Bassett Arms :   Back at a favourite pub to apologise Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Mushy Pee :   As an alternative to the Dragon Pork Pie :   A 1980 report from MCN Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

Helen Ayriss

2015 Review :   Reinforced by East Midlands Bikers 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through Alcatraz :   Saturday 28th May - I didnt even have to tip the ticket clerk or vote for George Bush Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Arrive Bend, Oregon :   Friday 20th May - Whistling the Mama and Papas famous tune I booked the flights to Redmond, Oregon Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Ashby Folville Jun 2005 :   Photos of Classic Night Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bassett Arms :   Reunion of the Urology Chapter Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Bridgeport :   Monday 30th May - There was flooding and projected heavy traffic in the Yosemite National Park Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Colombres :   With the dials on the Velo pointing straight down showing 65 mph Colombres Day 2 :   Smaller roads seemed more inviting and we had the whole day Colombres Day 3 :   The Cider and Blue Cheese Route Colombres Day 4 :   Marshals seemed to pop just when you needed reassurance Colombres Day 5 :   It took some effort getting the bike out of the ditch Colombres Day 6 :   Hazard perception mode turned on Colombres Day 7 :   We had to spend another day riding in the hills Colombres Day 8 :   The dockside was full with all the familiar faces Diamond Lake/ Gold Beach :   Monday 23rd May - We left at 9am on the 38 via steamboat to Roseburg Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Eureka :   Wednesday 25th May - California taking Highway 101, through the giant redwoods Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Fort Bragg :   Thursday 26th May - Via the Avenue of Giants and the Drive through Tree Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Hinckley Knight :   A convivial Sunday lunch Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Jet Boat Trip :   Tuesday 24th May - Included in the holiday was the chance to ride the Wild Rogue River by jet boat Lake Tahoe :   Tuesday 31st May - An opportunity to count the pickup trucks with snow ploughs fitted Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos More Skittles :   Some additional photos Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about NRR Briefing :   Any excuse to go to the Gate Hangs Well National Rally (Bletchley) :   A selection from Bletchley final control National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night New Ellistown Hotel :   The old gang met up to play their Xmas games Norton Fastback :   The ideal long distance touring bike Oakhurst :   Sunday 29th May - Today we learnt about the $2.99 daily specials that Subway offered October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Part 2 Born Again Biker :   An update episode of Born Again Biker Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round RAFA Easter Egg Run :   A charity run to Cosford in brilliant weather Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts San Francisco :   Friday 27th May - The road reminded me of the Ayrshire coast in the West of Scotland Shady Cove :   Thursday 2nd June - Clear blue skies and bright sunshine is very misleading Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Shoulder of Mutton :   Another meeting with old friends Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Skittles :   Club versus FRA at the Heathcote Arms Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Susanville :   Wednesday 1st June - Quite a cool ride but not as cold as the Donner Party experienced in 1846 Terrys Breakfast Run :   A ride in tribute to Terry Riddle The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman To Bend :   Friday 3rd June - The last day of riding our Kawasaki before handing it back Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes Velo Rally :   Did you ever get the feeling the bikes will outlast the owners? West Coast USA :   The bike photos from California Dreaming

Howard Wykes

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Northumberland :   Seahouses, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Stella Alpina comments :   Taking the pretty route Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

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Ian Bower

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. 1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through 2021 Foz Annual :   Seeing the funny side Ashby Folville Jul 2007 :   Hiding in the crowd Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Captain Cook :   From 1968 rally and much more Captain Cook Rally :   As it was his first rally Ian (Rocket 3) was press-ganged into logging the details Club Run Results :   Who went where and when Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Crich Tramway Village :   Report on the Crich run Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Forthcoming Events :   How we held auctions before eBay Founders Day 2017 :   More cardigan dribble Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Ian Bower :   Round Midlands trophy winner January 2023 :   Earwig Oh again Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Motorcycle Live 2011 :   What model would Sir like? Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Live 2014 :   Cardigans wringing with dribble Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Motorcycle Live 2016 :   More cardigan dribbling Motorcycle Live 2017 :   Annual pilgrimage to sacrifice savings Motorcycle Live 2018 :   Nothing here that cant be fixed with a hammer and stilson Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Motorcycle Runs :   Blowing in the wind North of the Border :   Where to go on a bank holiday weekend October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds RAFA Easter Egg Run :   A charity run to Cosford in brilliant weather Rally Attendance :   Some details of when they were held Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Skeggy :   Report on the Skeggy run

Ian Goodson

2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists Aegir :   I dont wish to bore you but ... Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Ashby Folville Jul 2007 :   Hiding in the crowd BMF Show 2009 :   People, clubs and bikes Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Field Head Hotel :   Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Shamrock :   Nice rally, shame about the Irish Sea Shamrock Rally :   We were well through Coventry and out of Stratford before dawn Sunrisers :   The Sunrise shift The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin

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Jackie Howden ( Jackie Foster )

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing

Jacqui Hull

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Jan Muschialli

Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   A few ex-members turned up to tell and relive some old adventures, (some of them true) Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Hinckley Knight :   A convivial Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Jan Muschialli :   Jan Gamble Mush More :   Added 50 years later October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada Stanford Hall :   Who still remembers the Fellowship of Riders? The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman

Jane Bryan

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost)

Jane Stocker

Martins Racing Years :   Mike Parry has been a special friend since schooldays Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on

Jenny English

Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos

Jez Kenchington

Jez Kenchington :   A Suzuki enthusiast in the 80s

Jo Fisher

Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays

Joe Hookway

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

John Ashworth

1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dragon 2005 :   An update on the Dragon Ducati and Gold Star :   Only one would make it Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here January 2023 :   Earwig Oh again Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast North of the Border :   Where to go on a bank holiday weekend Part 2 Bens Trident :   Three Triples Peak District :   Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Snowman 1971 :   For hard riding, hard drinking, loud singing nutters 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. The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Triumph Trident T160V :   Episode with a Trident Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes Velo Rally :   Did you ever get the feeling the bikes will outlast the owners? Velos Rule OK :   With apologies to Tennyson Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

John Beccles

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable 2006 Review :   Control review 2006 BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Big End Rally 1 :   The Motor Cycle News report of the first Big End C Rally Badges :   Cadiz to Cyclopes: 520 badges for 170 rallies from 33 contributors Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach D Rally Badges :   Dabringhausen to Dwyle Funkers: 429 badges for 135 rallies from 36 contributors Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights L Rally Badges :   La Chatre to Lyon-Charbonniere Rallye: 350 badges for 179 rallies from 20 contributors M Rally Badges :   Maatjes to MZ: 565 badges for 187 rallies from 34 contributors More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester P Rally Badges :   Paasei to Pyramid: 617 badges for 153 rallies from 34 contributors R Rally Badges :   Rabenkopf to Ruzafa: 548 badges for 183 rallies from 23 contributors Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first W Rally Badges :   Wafty Crankers to Wyvern: 313 badges for 80 rallies from 32 contributors

John Cherry

Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

John Gathercole

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Golden Eagle Megaphone :   Another contemporary Megaphone report Golden Eagle Rally :   That afternoon had been so sunny I had decided to travel to Staffordshire in the evening... More Dudley Jubbly

John Hilliard

Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964

John Ireland

2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church BMW :   The report printed in Megaphone BMW Rally :   Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting National debrief :   Excuse for a booze after the National Rally cancellation New Ellistown Hotel :   The old gang met up to play their Xmas games Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer

John Muschialli ( Mush )

Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Ashby Folville Jul 2007 :   Hiding in the crowd Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   A few ex-members turned up to tell and relive some old adventures, (some of them true) Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Cloth Badges :   Cloth badges NOT patch clubs: 1007 from 20 contributors Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman D Rally Badges :   Dabringhausen to Dwyle Funkers: 429 badges for 135 rallies from 36 contributors Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Founders Day 2021 :   Scorching back in a special year Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays January 2023 :   Earwig Oh again John Muschialli :   A founder member Machine Badges :   Machine badges: 610 from 8 contributors Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Motorcycle Runs :   Blowing in the wind Mush More :   Added 50 years later October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Phoenix From The Egg :   The Leicester Phoenix Motor-Cycle Club started life at the beginning of 1961 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 Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose W Rally Badges :   Wafty Crankers to Wyvern: 313 badges for 80 rallies from 32 contributors

John Newitt

50th Anniversary :   Combined with Xmas Dinner A Rally Badges :   Abbeville to Azzate: 591 badges for 225 rallies from 30 contributors B Rally Badges :   Bacchus to Bye Bye Blackbird: 857 badges for 275 rallies from 38 contributors Big End 2004 :   Report and results Big End 2014 :   A good weekend to meet old friends Big End 2017 :   Gearing up for another great weekend Big End 2018 :   We CAN go on meeting like this Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through D Rally Badges :   Dabringhausen to Dwyle Funkers: 429 badges for 135 rallies from 36 contributors F Rally Badges :   Faenza to Furstenhagen: 676 badges for 214 rallies from 29 contributors Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Goose Fair :   A lot of memories Hinckley Knight :   A convivial Sunday lunch Icy Ale 1991 :   NOT (strong?) German beer John Newitt :   Keeps coming back for more Machine Badges :   Machine badges: 610 from 8 contributors Nigels Trident :   A cutting from MCN circa 1988 Pork Pie :   A 1980 report from MCN Snowman :   Not the old Snowman, this one is in South Wales Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Tam O Shanter :   Invite only, every April in Ayrshire Tamar 2008 :   Salacious photo report Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s W Rally Badges :   Wafty Crankers to Wyvern: 313 badges for 80 rallies from 32 contributors Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

John Parbery

Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2009 :   The new layout gave more room to walk round Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight More Skittles :   Some additional photos Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

John Sim

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video Bulls Head :   A few ex-members turned up to tell and relive some old adventures, (some of them true) Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s The Firs :   Alan had just arrived from Canada and not slept for two days

John Staples

Aegir :   I dont wish to bore you but ... Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 London :   Earls Court was the venue for the biggest show each year Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester

John Wilmot

Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Part 5 Bens Trident :   Workhorse Review 2017 :   Blowing in the wind Road Safety :   The BMF suggested clubs appoint a road safety liaison position.... Beginning of the Training Scheme Stan Turners Newsletter :   Newsletter winding up and letting go Star Rider Instructor Training :   Star Rider was first thought to be a competitor of the RAC/ACU scheme Star Rider Market Harborough :   The Market Harborough Star Rider centre was based to Robert Smyth School

John Woodhead

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

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Karl Biddle

2006 Entries :   Here is a breakdown (no pun intended!) of the bikes that riders relied on 2014 Review :   Meeting and making many friends 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? Big End 2008 :   At last a proper report Big End 2018 :   We CAN go on meeting like this Big End 2019 :   Wet and windy Big End 2021 :   Good to be back Founders Day 2019 :   With Leicester Phoenix stand Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps

Kate Harrington

Goose Fair :   A lot of memories Kate Harrington :   Kate keeps in touch but now rides competitions

Keith Bainbridge

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Review 2011 :   Ups and downs of 2011

Keith Fosberry ( Foz  )

2004 Foz Annual :   The best jokes of 2004 Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Hinckley Knight :   A convivial Sunday lunch Mush More :   Added 50 years later Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first

Keith Gill

Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-...

Keith Hallam

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Keith Piggott

Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-...

Keith Williams

Eric Tindalls Shots :   A couple of black and white photos Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Planning :   What was the record to break? Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Postscript :   Being recognised Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans

Ken Kent

Road Safety Rally Cuttings :   Newspaper reports of the second Road Safety Rally held in 1979

Ken Stevens

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. Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Ken Wells

2006 Foz Annual :   The Comedy Team kept us rolling through the year 2007 Foz Annual :   Another set of rude but funny jokes A Steib :   Mary and Roy Gudgon take delivery of their Steib sidecar Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Bassett Arms :   Back at a favourite pub to apologise Bassett Arms :   A small gathering before Christmas Blog 2010 :   Try this at home Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dambuster 2017 :   At Thorpe Camp Visitors Centre Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Foxhunter :   This meeting brought together some of the leading instructors from the RAC/ACU scheme Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Hinckley Knight :   A convivial Sunday lunch More Skittles :   Some additional photos New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Ray Bartons Photo :   Hot stuff at the local cafe Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

Kevin Brewin

Bens Trident :   Bens Trident Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dragon :   The rally that started it all off East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Matchless 16s :   Used and abused Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady Part 2 Bens Trident :   Three Triples Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

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Lawrence Mounteney ( Lol )

Autorickshaw :   Why Ben took self defence lessons Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Honda Benly :   1962 One-Way Honda 125 Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Leigh Kenny

Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Snowman Rally :   Competing with the Dragon and the Elephant

Les Freestone

1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-...

Lila Hessin

Big End 2004 :   Report and results Gill Aldous :   Now living in the West Midlands Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps Review 2010 :   The highs and lows of 2010 Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings

Linda Tuttiet

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Lucy Costelloe ( Lucy Nowell )

Dave Scattergood :   Still in the building trade

Lynda Dunn

Antelope :   First of four pages about the Antelope Rally Dave Scattergood :   Still in the building trade Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Ox Roast :   A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report Ox Roast Rally :   After numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member Cider by the gallon Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts

Lynn McCulloch

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details Northumberland :   Seahouses, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

Lynn Risley

Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

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Malcolm Sheppard ( Shep )

Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Elephant 1968 (1) :   Wednesday night we began to get excited because tomorrow we were off to the Elephant Rally. Now with photos by Dave Parry London :   Earls Court was the venue for the biggest show each year Malcolm Sheppard :   Wells-Next-The-Sea where the lifeboats point inland Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies

Margaret Wells

A Steib :   Mary and Roy Gudgon take delivery of their Steib sidecar Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Bassett Arms :   Back at a favourite pub to apologise Bassett Arms :   A small gathering before Christmas Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Foxhunter :   This meeting brought together some of the leading instructors from the RAC/ACU scheme Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Hinckley Knight :   A convivial Sunday lunch More Skittles :   Some additional photos New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles

Maria Luiza von Bloedau ( MaLu )

2004 Foz Annual :   The best jokes of 2004 2005 Foz Annual :   A tribute to early member Keith Fosberry 2007 Foz Annual :   Another set of rude but funny jokes Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Honda 350 :   A letter from Brazil Letter From Brazil :   Maria Luiza was the only paid up Leicester Phoenix member in Brazil Maria Luiza Von Bloedau :   Regularly sent news about motorcycling in Brazil Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Part 3 Bens Trident :   Breaking it

Mark Northcott

National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control National debrief :   Excuse for a booze after the National Rally cancellation Shoulder of Mutton :   Another meeting with old friends

Martin Johnson ( Bonzo )

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Martin Needham

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Todds Oddments :   A member during the Seventies and Eighties Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings

Martin Sentance

1970s Gallery :   Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies 2004 Gallery :   Fourteen albums of photos from throughout the year 50th Anniversary :   Combined with Xmas Dinner Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville Oct 2003 :   Meet under the pub sign at ten minutes past the hour Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Bulls Head :   A few ex-members turned up to tell and relive some old adventures, (some of them true) Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Field Head Hotel :   Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Martins Racing Years :   Mike Parry has been a special friend since schooldays Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Peak District :   Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Martyn Evans

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Martyn Green ( Greeny )

Martyn Green :   Member in the 80s and still keeping bike dealers in business Review 2012 :   Another year shot to hell

Mary Grant

2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures 2014 Review :   Meeting and making many friends Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control National Rally Riders 2014 :   All the riders passing through Kegworth Control National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish National debrief :   Excuse for a booze after the National Rally cancellation Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Shoulder of Mutton :   Another meeting with old friends Sunrisers :   The Sunrise shift White Lion :   Kettering and District 2009 reunion

Mary Roberts

Barf in the Bloo Mug :   Ottos perennial apology for an old accident Cappercleuch :   Named after the first location Hidden Valley :   Fylingdales early warning station just down the road Mary Roberts :   Mary pauses from her rallying to bring us up to speed Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps Simmer Dim 2003 :   With potted history Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp Two Moons :   They even played some Sensational Alex Harvey Band

Michelle Bradshaw

2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church MIRA Final Control :   Where it all comes together National Rally (Bletchley) :   A selection from Bletchley final control Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Mick Ayriss

1970s Gallery :   Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies 2015 Review :   Reinforced by East Midlands Bikers 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through A Day In Bend :   Saturday 21st May - Here we made contact with the first of our travelling companions Colin & Irene Alcatraz :   Saturday 28th May - I didnt even have to tip the ticket clerk or vote for George Bush Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Arrive Bend, Oregon :   Friday 20th May - Whistling the Mama and Papas famous tune I booked the flights to Redmond, Oregon Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Ashby Folville Jun 2005 :   Photos of Classic Night Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bassett Arms :   Reunion of the Urology Chapter Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Big End 2007 :   Friday and Saturday Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Blog 2009 :   More ramblings of the nutty kitten killer Blog 2010 :   Try this at home Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Bridgeport :   Monday 30th May - There was flooding and projected heavy traffic in the Yosemite National Park Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 C Rally Badges :   Cadiz to Cyclopes: 520 badges for 170 rallies from 33 contributors Calendar (1968) :   From Foxton Locks to the lake District with rallies in Lincolnshire and Blackpool.... California Dreaming :   Index to Mick and Helens dream holiday in West Coast USA Captain Cook :   From 1968 rally and much more Captain Cook Rally :   As it was his first rally Ian (Rocket 3) was press-ganged into logging the details Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Colombres :   With the dials on the Velo pointing straight down showing 65 mph Colombres Day 2 :   Smaller roads seemed more inviting and we had the whole day Colombres Day 3 :   The Cider and Blue Cheese Route Colombres Day 4 :   Marshals seemed to pop just when you needed reassurance Colombres Day 5 :   It took some effort getting the bike out of the ditch Colombres Day 6 :   Hazard perception mode turned on Colombres Day 7 :   We had to spend another day riding in the hills Colombres Day 8 :   The dockside was full with all the familiar faces Diamond Lake/ Gold Beach :   Monday 23rd May - We left at 9am on the 38 via steamboat to Roseburg Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dragon 2005 :   An update on the Dragon Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Eureka :   Wednesday 25th May - California taking Highway 101, through the giant redwoods Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Fort Bragg :   Thursday 26th May - Via the Avenue of Giants and the Drive through Tree Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Jet Boat Trip :   Tuesday 24th May - Included in the holiday was the chance to ride the Wild Rogue River by jet boat Lake Tahoe :   Tuesday 31st May - An opportunity to count the pickup trucks with snow ploughs fitted Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Meeting Questionnaire Results :   How keen ex-members are to get down the pub Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos More Skittles :   Some additional photos Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Motorcycle Live 2016 :   More cardigan dribbling Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast NRR Briefing :   Any excuse to go to the Gate Hangs Well National Rally (Bletchley) :   A selection from Bletchley final control National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night New Ellistown Hotel :   The old gang met up to play their Xmas games Norton Fastback :   The ideal long distance touring bike Oakhurst :   Sunday 29th May - Today we learnt about the $2.99 daily specials that Subway offered October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Part 2 Born Again Biker :   An update episode of Born Again Biker Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Postscript :   Being recognised Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us San Francisco :   Friday 27th May - The road reminded me of the Ayrshire coast in the West of Scotland Shady Cove :   Thursday 2nd June - Clear blue skies and bright sunshine is very misleading Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Shoulder of Mutton :   Another meeting with old friends Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Skittles :   Club versus FRA at the Heathcote Arms Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Start Tour :   Sunday 22nd May - In reception the only bikes we could see were not Harleys and Colin was a little concerned Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Susanville :   Wednesday 1st June - Quite a cool ride but not as cold as the Donner Party experienced in 1846 Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos Terrys Breakfast Run :   A ride in tribute to Terry Riddle The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman To Bend :   Friday 3rd June - The last day of riding our Kawasaki before handing it back Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Tyre Changing Competition :   How about this for up to the minute reporting for your Megaphone; a report of last weeks tyre changing competition.... Ulster by Velo? :   Having an Ulster Week in Leicester inspired me to write about a trip to Ulster... Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes Velo Rally :   Did you ever get the feeling the bikes will outlast the owners? Wales :   Bala and Snowdonia via Lake Vyrnwy, Blaenau Ffestiniog or South Wales, Symonds Yat, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and Chepstow West Coast USA :   The bike photos from California Dreaming Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Mick Barr

Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Mick Bond

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

Mick Sharpe

1961 :   The Megaphone very first news sheet Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster History from Geoff Lumley :   The club was named the LEICESTER PHOENIX TOURING MOTORCYCLE CLUB Page 2 :   News from the Princess Charlotte

Mike Davis ( Wombat )

Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Big End 2022 :   In aid of Ukrainian Orphans Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Mike Parry

1970s Gallery :   Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville Jun 2007 :   Where is everyone? Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Ashby Folville Oct 2003 :   Meet under the pub sign at ten minutes past the hour Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Dick Taylors Snap :   A club run to a railway Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Field Head Hotel :   Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Martins Racing Years :   Mike Parry has been a special friend since schooldays Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Motorcycle Live 2016 :   More cardigan dribbling Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Mike Pittaway

Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Mike Price

Big End :   The Leicester Phoenix MCC rally Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down More Skittles :   Some additional photos More from Terry Reynolds :   Participating in exhibitions and Training Scheme events Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles

Mike Risley

Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Murdo McCloud

Goose Fair :   A lot of memories

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Nev Baum

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Mush More :   Added 50 years later Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing

Nigel Staley ( Nige )

Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations

Nigel Tarratt

Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose

Nina Kenchington ( Nina Kersley )

Nina Kersley :   Married to the amazing Mr Kenchington

Niven Withers

Niven Withers :   Still living locally and riding a Pan

Noel Robinson

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Noel Sheehan

1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue 4th Chase Rally :   In 1977 the Chase Rally shared the same weekend as the Cat Rally BMW :   The report printed in Megaphone BMW Rally :   Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run Chase Rally :   In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Run to Silverstone :   This run comprised of Dave Cockerton (F1), Noel Sheehan (200 Yam), Dave Hill and Shirley Crane (T3). Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

Norman Leatherland

Review 2012 :   Another year shot to hell

P

P Readman

Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-...

Paul Cripps

Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach

Paul Draycott ( Dirty Eddie )

2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video BSA Lightning :   Home on a 325cc single Bassett Arms :   Reunion of the Urology Chapter Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays London :   Earls Court was the venue for the biggest show each year Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Motorcycle Live 2010 :   New bikes, old models Motorcycle Live 2011 :   What model would Sir like? Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Live 2014 :   Cardigans wringing with dribble Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Motorcycle Live 2018 :   Nothing here that cant be fixed with a hammer and stilson Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Live P1 :   Signalling a bright year in 2014 Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast NRR Briefing :   Any excuse to go to the Gate Hangs Well National MC Museum 2011 :   A mid week run in the spring October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Peak District :   Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Velocette Viper :   1959 Velocette Viper sports Wishbones Photos :   Paying homage to great machines Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Paul Dunn

2004 Foz Annual :   The best jokes of 2004 Antelope :   First of four pages about the Antelope Rally Dave Scattergood :   Still in the building trade Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Ox Roast :   A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report Ox Roast Rally :   After numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member Cider by the gallon Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know

Paul Jesson

Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well

Paul Lockwood-Lee

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Paul Lockwood-Lee :   Few photos when he was dressed Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve Todds Oddments :   A member during the Seventies and Eighties Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies

Paul Wilson

Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Race Meetings :   Motorcycle race meetings at Mallory Park, Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch and so on

Pete Gunn

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Pete Hambleton

Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Pete Vines

1970s Gallery :   Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Italian Job 1 :   On the evening of Wednesday 1st June a motley crowd gathered in Barbara Avenue. Italian Job 2 :   Continuing the adventure of our five explorers Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Norton Owners :   Why I dislike Lutterworth Norton Owners Rally :   The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall. Read why! Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs RAC/ACU Scheme :   At the beginning of l976 the Leicester Phoenix began a Rider Training Scheme under the local authority and the RAC/ACU. Racing Freestone Style :   Lead up to the successful 1976 season Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Peter Juby

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable 2006 Entries :   Here is a breakdown (no pun intended!) of the bikes that riders relied on 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through 50th Anniversary :   Combined with Xmas Dinner Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag B Rally Badges :   Bacchus to Bye Bye Blackbird: 857 badges for 275 rallies from 38 contributors BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Big End 2003 :   Report from the chairman on this rally Big End 2004 :   Report and results Big End 2005 Pt 1 :   A damage inventory Big End 2010 :   The Big End at a new location Big End 2011 :   The rally goes from strength to summat Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2019 :   With Leicester Phoenix stand Founders Day 2021 :   Scorching back in a special year Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays MIRA Final Control :   Where it all comes together Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Star Rider Instructor Training :   Star Rider was first thought to be a competitor of the RAC/ACU scheme Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s The Firs :   Alan had just arrived from Canada and not slept for two days The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

Peter Wright ( Wishbone )

1968 Issue 3 :   I would like to sound out you, the club member and reader of this Megaphone.... 1968 Issue 4 :   More club members would like to help do a job on the committee... 2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures 2014 Review :   Meeting and making many friends 2015 Review :   Reinforced by East Midlands Bikers 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through Air Museum Newark :   Friday 19 August Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video BMF Show 2009 :   People, clubs and bikes BSA Lightning :   Home on a 325cc single Bassett Arms :   Reunion of the Urology Chapter Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Big End 2011 :   The rally goes from strength to summat Big End 2012 :   The bar opens at 5pm Big End 2021 :   Good to be back Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coventry Transport Museum :   A blustery, sunny autumn ride-out Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Daybreakers :   The Daybreak shift Dragon :   The rally that started it all off Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Festive Lunch :   High Cross then Le Bistro Pierre Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Founders Day 2009 :   The new layout gave more room to walk round Founders Day 2016 :   A pleasant day trying to recall the dream Founders Day 2017 :   More cardigan dribble Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2019 :   With Leicester Phoenix stand Founders Day 2021 :   Scorching back in a special year Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Founders Day Video :   Moving pictures, what will they think of next? Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays January 2023 :   Earwig Oh again Kegworth Control :   Blurred photos of riders speeding through Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Motorcycle Live 2010 :   New bikes, old models Motorcycle Live 2011 :   What model would Sir like? Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Live 2014 :   Cardigans wringing with dribble Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Motorcycle Live 2016 :   More cardigan dribbling Motorcycle Live 2017 :   Annual pilgrimage to sacrifice savings Motorcycle Live 2018 :   Nothing here that cant be fixed with a hammer and stilson Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Live 2021 :   Retros, arse-rippers and two-wheeled milk floats Motorcycle Live P1 :   Signalling a bright year in 2014 Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   What its all about Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Motorcycle Runs :   Blowing in the wind NRR Briefing :   Any excuse to go to the Gate Hangs Well National MC Museum 2011 :   A mid week run in the spring National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control National Rally Riders 2013 :   No complaints about this years weather National Rally Riders 2015 :   200 riders passing through Kegworth Control National Rally Riders 2018 :   Ships that pass out in the night National Rally Riders 2019 :   Lost and bewildered National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish New Magazine Cover :   We have had quite a pleasing response to our new look Megaphone. October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Part 3 Bens Trident :   Breaking it Peter Wright :   Back to motorcycling after a thirty year detour Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Rockingham Castle :   Tuesday 7 June report Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Skeggy :   Report on the Skeggy run Skittles :   Club versus FRA at the Heathcote Arms Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty Sunrisers :   The Sunrise shift Terrys Breakfast Run :   A ride in tribute to Terry Riddle Terrys Funeral :   Saying farewell to Terry Riddle Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Velocette Viper :   1959 Velocette Viper sports Wishbones Photos :   Paying homage to great machines

Phil Freestone

1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue 2005 Gallery :   Lots of enjoyable evenings spent in good company 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through Ashby Folville Jun 2007 :   Where is everyone? Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Coup de Legend :   A trip to Dijon with old friends Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dick Taylors Snap :   A club run to a railway Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Help The Club :   Calling for better support from members Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Italian Job 1 :   On the evening of Wednesday 1st June a motley crowd gathered in Barbara Avenue. Italian Job 2 :   Continuing the adventure of our five explorers Laverda 750 :   Ferret takes delivery of a new bike MIRA Final Control :   Where it all comes together Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present National Rally Riders 2018 :   Ships that pass out in the night National Rally Riders 2019 :   Lost and bewildered New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc Peel Explorers :   Playing at racers on the motorway on Friday... Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Photo Treasure Hunt :   To motivate exploration Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Postscript :   Being recognised Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Racing Freestone Style :   Lead up to the successful 1976 season Racing Reminiscences :   I finished Part 1 by relating how I fell off in my first race meeting with another meeting the following weekend.... Racing Reminiscences :   Parts Two and Three of Dave Scrivens racing adventures Or nearly racing Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Round Midlands Rally :   No excuse is offered for the similarity between our rally and that organised by the Norton Owners Club. Our local rally Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Wales :   Bala and Snowdonia via Lake Vyrnwy, Blaenau Ffestiniog or South Wales, Symonds Yat, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and Chepstow Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Phil Hutchinson

Elefant 60s-70s :   Snow, snow, thick thick snow

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Ray Barton ( Dick Barton )

1961 :   The Megaphone very first news sheet 2006 Foz Annual :   The Comedy Team kept us rolling through the year 2007 Foz Annual :   Another set of rude but funny jokes Foz Lists :   Lists of wit, wisdom, fun and filth History from Geoff Lumley :   The club was named the LEICESTER PHOENIX TOURING MOTORCYCLE CLUB Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Page 2 :   News from the Princess Charlotte Ray Barton :   Added in September 2011 Ray Bartons Photo :   Hot stuff at the local cafe Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes

Ray Tranter

Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty

Reuben Wesson

1970s Gallery :   Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies Classic Bike Clubs :   Blue skies and beautiful bikes Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2006 I :   Ex-members, friends and other bums Founders Day 2016 :   A pleasant day trying to recall the dream More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Review 2017 :   Blowing in the wind Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

Richard Hood ( Andy Hood )

Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun FIM Lublin :   The 1975 rally in Poland Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-...

Richard Jesson

Richard Jesson :   Added in January 2009 Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well

Richard Jones

My First Rally :   The Sabre Rally was my first rally and as such my reactions were eagerly awaited.... Sabre rally report

Richard Taylor

1973 :   With a new committee and members old and new we are again ready to start to do ourselves up for motorcycling 2005 Gallery :   Lots of enjoyable evenings spent in good company Anecdotes :   Those funny moments that lit up the life of instructors Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Dick Taylors Snap :   A club run to a railway Didnt You Learn To Ride? :   Riding a motorcycle is basically quite a simple feat, despite the apparent difficulties of this very British invention. Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Founders Day 2019 :   With Leicester Phoenix stand Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present More Skittles :   Some additional photos Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Richard Taylor :   Early 70s Megaphone editor Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Richard Townsend

Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Rita Smith

Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Rob Burgess ( Budge )

History from Geoff Lumley :   The club was named the LEICESTER PHOENIX TOURING MOTORCYCLE CLUB Page 2 :   News from the Princess Charlotte Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes

Rob Dent

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details Northumberland :   Seahouses, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Rob Goddard

Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Continuing Tale Of Rob :   Here I am again, writing the biggest load of rubbish ever to be palmed off on mankind. Dick Taylors Snap :   A club run to a railway Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Megaphone announcement :   First announcement to the members Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos More Skittles :   Some additional photos Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Record Attempt :   First announcement of plans Review 2010 :   The highs and lows of 2010 Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer

Rob Winnett

2005 Foz Annual :   A tribute to early member Keith Fosberry 2006 Foz Annual :   The Comedy Team kept us rolling through the year 2007 Foz Annual :   Another set of rude but funny jokes 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 2013 Review :   Coping with increasing numbers and road closures 2014 Review :   Meeting and making many friends 2015 Review :   Reinforced by East Midlands Bikers 2016 Review :   Twin Leicestershire Controls 2018 Review :   Where did we go wrong? 2019 Review :   Counting them through Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Ashby Folville Jul 2007 :   Hiding in the crowd Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Captain Cook :   From 1968 rally and much more Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Cooking at Rallies :   How did we keep it down? East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Eric Tindalls Shots :   A couple of black and white photos Founders Day 2005 :   You want bikes? Weve got bikes aplenty Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Greeves Sportsman :   It Greeves to tell of it Halloween Night :   We arranged to meet at the car park at 15 minutes to twelve. Three of us arrived. Ides of March :   A back view through the mists of time Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report More Skittles :   Some additional photos Motorcycle Live 2022 :   Keeping up traditions NRR Briefing :   Any excuse to go to the Gate Hangs Well National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control National Rally Riders 2017 :   Passing through Kegworth National Rally Riders 2018 :   Ships that pass out in the night National Rally Riders 2019 :   Lost and bewildered National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish National debrief :   Excuse for a booze after the National Rally cancellation Part 5 Bens Trident :   Workhorse Pre-Elephant :   Preparation for the winter assault Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Rob Winnett :   Membership secretary and secretary in the 60s and 70s Scotland :   An obligatory trek round Loch Trool to work up a thirst and then a long ride to the nearest hotel to quench it Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Stag :   Guessing about this one Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes Velo Rally :   Did you ever get the feeling the bikes will outlast the owners? Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page Woburn BMF :   Where the Club took the prizes

Rod Hull ( Pud )

1960s Gallery :   From the founding of the club through the mods and rockers years Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Keith Fosberry :   Fozs humour gave rise to the Foz Spot Mush More :   Added 50 years later Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Roger Coleman

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Roger Greathead

Mush More :   Added 50 years later Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada

Roger Kennedy

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Trevor Evans Pics :   I got round to sorting these pics from 1977

Roger Sharp

Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down Training Scheme :   The training scheme began in the mid 70s

Roger Whiteman

2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Star & Garter :   We made a special effort to send Alan Jarvis back to Canada with a good impression Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Roland Potter

2006 Foz Annual :   The Comedy Team kept us rolling through the year Adventures of Super Yam :   Timothy William Ignasius Teesbody (twit for short) was born into a humble family on the outskirts of Chipping Norton.... Ashby Folville Jun 2007 :   Where is everyone? Ashby Folville May 2007 :   A few snaps Ashby Folville Oct 2003 :   Meet under the pub sign at ten minutes past the hour Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Bassett Arms :   Reunion of the Urology Chapter Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2012 :   Notes and pokes at lifes jokes Blog 2013 :   Sometimes tekky, sometimes yukky Blog 2017 :   Mustnt gumble Blog 2018 :   Hold on for another rough ride Club Timetable :   Darts, tyre changing (for fun!) and the usual boozing.... Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Expansion Chamber :   Here is a new edition of the Megaphone Expansion Chamber Festive Lunch :   High Cross then stay there for the food Founders Day 2003 :   Founders Day is the traditional meeting where all the old crinklies congregate Further Adventures :   Now like all race fans I cannot resist poking my nose into affairs that dont concern me. Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Heres How :   A Great New Megaphone Scoop... Start Racing Heres How :   Now lets look at the bike and things to check over to check theyll last the distance. Heres How :   Now we shall put that into practice with a day at the track Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara MZ ES250 :   Runs better with carb attached Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Martins Racing Years :   Mike Parry has been a special friend since schooldays Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Motorcycle Live 2015 P1 :   Embers arroved with chequebooks at the ready Motorcycle Live 2015 P2 :   Enough tyre kicking to wear out a pair of boots Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Review 2019 :   Coasting through the year Review 2020 :   COVID-19 screwed us Road Test on the MZ ES250/2 :   When a seventeen year old boy wants to graduate to a full 250.... Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well The Cock Inn :   A bank holiday motorcycle ride to a good pub 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 The TT 1976 :   I decided me to return to the Isle of Man TT next year White Lion :   Kettering and District 2009 reunion

Ron Cundell

BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Star & Garter :   Alan Jarvis back in Blighty Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry

Ron Rutherford

Andys 50th Birthday :   A surprise party organised by Christine Bassett Arms :   Back at a favourite pub to apologise Bens Trident :   Bens Trident Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Mushy Pee :   As an alternative to the Dragon National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester Pork Pie :   A 1980 report from MCN Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Review 2017 :   Blowing in the wind Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Ron Tunks

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Coach & Horses :   Rod (Pud) Hull organised a skittles night to welcome Roger Whiteman Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Mush More :   Added 50 years later Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Roger Greatheads Photos :   Emailed photos from Canada Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

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Sally Sim ( Brunger )

The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s The Firs :   Alan had just arrived from Canada and not slept for two days

Sean Tebbutt

Sean Tebbutt :   Another fugitive in the USA

Sharon Stannard

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

Sheila Crane ( Sheila Reynolds )

1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue 4th Chase Rally :   In 1977 the Chase Rally shared the same weekend as the Cat Rally Antelope Rally :   All this and free breakfast BMW :   The report printed in Megaphone BMW Rally :   Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run Fox Rally :   Terry Reynolds talked David Hill into going to the Fosse Riders rally.

Shirley Crane

Antelope Rally :   All this and free breakfast BMW :   The report printed in Megaphone BMW Rally :   Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run Batavieren 1977 :   Report for Megaphone Batavieren Treffen :   Dave & Hilary Cockerton, Dave Hill & Shirley Crane set off for Holland at 9.00 a.m. on Friday morning... Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Fox Rally :   Terry Reynolds talked David Hill into going to the Fosse Riders rally. Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Run to Silverstone :   This run comprised of Dave Cockerton (F1), Noel Sheehan (200 Yam), Dave Hill and Shirley Crane (T3). S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all. Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

Simon White

Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads

Stan Naden

Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here 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 Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Stanford Hall :   Who still remembers the Fellowship of Riders?

Stephen Wagstaff

National Rally Riders 2015 :   200 riders passing through Kegworth Control

Steve Brown

Ashby Folville May 2007 :   A few snaps Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bulls Head :   A few ex-members turned up to tell and relive some old adventures, (some of them true) Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Founders Day 2007 :   Another movie. Talkies next Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot More Skittles :   Some additional photos New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Part 2 Born Again Biker :   An update episode of Born Again Biker Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Wheel Dealers :   A topic worthy of its own page

Steve Connolley

Pork Pie :   A 1980 report from MCN Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry

Steve Grocott

Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down Review 2013 :   A year full of changes

Steve Gurney

Golden Eagle Megaphone :   Another contemporary Megaphone report Golden Eagle Rally :   That afternoon had been so sunny I had decided to travel to Staffordshire in the evening... More Dudley Jubbly Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Steve Humpleby

Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Steve Newitt

Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Steve Price

Pork Pie :   A 1980 report from MCN Road Safety Rally Cuttings :   Newspaper reports of the second Road Safety Rally held in 1979

Steve Todd

1980s Gallery :   The first Big End Rally was in 1980. Club members supported many good causes 2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals Big End Early Years :   Photos and fun from the first few years Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Steve & Sophie Wed :   Pictures from Steve Todds wedding Steve Todds Oddments :   A member during the Seventies and Eighties

Steve West

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another

Steve Westley (  Whistle )

Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Mush More :   Added 50 years later Stanford Hall :   Who still remembers the Fellowship of Riders?

Steve Wheatley

Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through

Steve White

1970s Gallery :   Years covering the Guinness World Record, start of the training scheme and the Road Safety Rallies 1976 Issue 2 :   Well the TT is now over and returning home on Steve Whites battered noggin.... Terry Reynolds continues ead itting 1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable 2005 Gallery :   Lots of enjoyable evenings spent in good company 2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted 4th Chase Rally :   In 1977 the Chase Rally shared the same weekend as the Cat Rally AJS Sceptre :   It was never an easy path Aegir :   I dont wish to bore you but ... Aegir Rally :   The 1976 Aegir Rally was held at Keadly, near Scunthorpe... ...in a pub. Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Antelope Rally :   All this and free breakfast Ashby Folville 2009 :   April to August Ashby Folville Apr 2010 :   Five photos from Steve Ashby Folville Aug 2008 :   Steves collection of classic photos Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Ashby Folville Jul 2005 :   More classic night photos Ashby Folville Jul 2007 :   Hiding in the crowd Ashby Folville Jun 2003 :   This is a popular rendezvous for classic vehicles on the second Tuesdays Ashby Folville Jun 2005 :   Photos of Classic Night Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Ashby Folville May 2010 :   Old and New at Ashby F Ashby Folville Oct 2003 :   Meet under the pub sign at ten minutes past the hour Ashby Folville Sep 2007 :   Last meeting of the season in glorious video BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bassett Arms :   A small gathering before Christmas Becoming an AJS Owner :   I first became interested in motorcycling as a hobby after I passed my test on a Honda 50... Getting your hands dirty Bikes :   Singing the praises of your favourite motorcycles Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Blog 2017 :   Mustnt gumble Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Camargue :   Very enthusiastic about old British bikes and keen to help with the occasional engineering job Chase Rally :   In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... Classic Bike Clubs :   Another Stanford Hall meeting Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Founders Day 2004 :   Gathering of old uns Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well 2008 :   Warm company before the winter sets in Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Grand Luberon :   The last official riding day Harboro Hotel :   Monday natter night with beer Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Kegworth Control :   Blurred photos of riders speeding through Last Day Provence :   The cylinder head only needed refitting, so it didnt take too long Late 2010 :   A HD video from Steve Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present More Skittles :   Some additional photos More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details My First Rally :   The Sabre Rally was my first rally and as such my reactions were eagerly awaited.... Sabre rally report NRR Briefing :   Any excuse to go to the Gate Hangs Well National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control National Road Rally :   MIRA start and Kegworth finish National debrief :   Excuse for a booze after the National Rally cancellation New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Norton Owners :   Why I dislike Lutterworth Norton Owners Rally :   The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall. Read why! Ox Roast :   A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report Ox Roast Rally :   After numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member Cider by the gallon Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham Pete Vines :   Club Runs Captain during the 1970s and we enjoyed riding all over the country to ... er ... pubs Petit Luberon :   Another al fresco lunch in the foothills of the Petit Luberon range at Gordes Provence :   Provence is a great biking destination, with its almost empty roads Provence Flight Out :   In Marseilles, I recognised Neil from his photo Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round Rear Observation :   Confess to your youthful dedication to the latest motorcycle fads Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Round Midlands & FIM Rallies :   A photographic event for members only and the FIM Rally at Pau in the south of France. Route de Crete :   The coast, in the area of Cassis, which is between Toulon and Marseilles S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all. Sabre :   Another forgotten rally fortunately with link to contemporary Megaphone report Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first Stinkwheel :   Steve White sends the picture report The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing The TT 1976 :   I decided me to return to the Isle of Man TT next year Treasure Hunt :   A treasure hunt was held on the 11th April 1976 and involved 16 questions on a 51 mile course... Results Trike Night :   Gathering at the Victoria Pub, Coalville Velo Rally :   Collection of oldies plus bikes We all leaned over :   Steve White called round the other Saturday but he didnt manage to catch me cleaning the Norton.... Black Country run Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Steve Williams

Rallies :   Intro to the drunken debauchery we enjoyed (or so they told me)

Sue Gandy

Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings

Sue Langley

Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Bye Bye Bill :   Bill Langley passed away in May 2011 Events :   Darts, draughts and drinking beer Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner More Skittles :   Some additional photos Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Sue Langley :   Sue is the patient supporter of Bill The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing

Sue Smith ( Sue Farmer )

Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Founders Day 2018 :   Bikes, friends, sunshine Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece :   Another South Croxton bun fight Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Kegworth Control :   The motley crew at our National Rally control Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Quorndon Fox :   Twenty friends turned out to meet Derek because they thought he was buying a round S.S. Gt. Britain :   Five bikes went, eight people in all. Solent Club History :   History of the organising club Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Stinkwheel :   And afterwards at the pub Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Sue Tindall

Ashby Folville Jul 2004 :   Handing over The Flag Founders Day 2022 :   Celebrating another anniversary Megaphone report :   Dave Smiths reprinted report Press Cuttings :   The publicity generated Recollections :   Members should still be proud of their efforts Velocette Viper Second Owner :   The same Viper rides into the 1970s

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Terry Reynolds

1976 Issue 1 :   Welcome to the latest edition of the most outspoken magazine since the original Bike Mag. Terry Reynolds in the charge 1976 Issue 2 :   Well the TT is now over and returning home on Steve Whites battered noggin.... Terry Reynolds continues ead itting 1976 Issue 3 :   Our membership is now well over seventy and rising.... Terry Reynolds gets into his stride 1976 Issue 4 :   Once again the Megaphone barks, admittedly a little late but it is a bumper edition. 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. 1977 Issue 2 :   Spring 1977 was here at last though a bit of Winter kept slipping back 1977 Issue 3 :   Terry apologised for the late Megaphone due to getting married and moving into our new house. 1977 Issue 4 :   Terry launched the new style Megaphone 1977 Issue 5 :   Terry welcomed members to the Christmas issue 1978 Autumn :   The editor welcomes many new members to their first megaphone 1978 Jan/Feb :   The editor introduces a new year with a full programme 1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable 4th Chase Rally :   In 1977 the Chase Rally shared the same weekend as the Cat Rally A Rally Badges :   Abbeville to Azzate: 591 badges for 225 rallies from 30 contributors Aegir Rally :   The 1976 Aegir Rally was held at Keadly, near Scunthorpe... ...in a pub. Antelope :   First of four pages about the Antelope Rally Antelope Rally :   All this and free breakfast B Rally Badges :   Bacchus to Bye Bye Blackbird: 857 badges for 275 rallies from 38 contributors BMW :   The report printed in Megaphone BMW Rally :   Towards the end of September 1976 four Phoenix members agreed to go out for a club run Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Big End :   The Leicester Phoenix MCC rally Big End 2004 :   Report and results Big End 2005 Pt 2 :   A few more photos of the 2005 rally Big End 2007 :   Friday and Saturday Big End 2017 :   Gearing up for another great weekend Big End 2018 :   We CAN go on meeting like this Big End Rally 1 :   The Motor Cycle News report of the first Big End Bike Shop :   A take on the Monty Python Cheese Shop skit Blackpool :   Always a popular rally at the end of September Blog 2022 :   I'm not getting you down, am I? Bogris New Boots :   X certificate stuff. Anybody likely to be offended is advised not to read it Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun C Rally Badges :   Cadiz to Cyclopes: 520 badges for 170 rallies from 33 contributors Chase :   Report of the Hednesford MCC Chase Rally :   In November 1976 the Hednesford & District M.C.C. held their third Chase Rally at Chasewater Pleasure Park... Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   Who covered 16760 miles Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory D Rally Badges :   Dabringhausen to Dwyle Funkers: 429 badges for 135 rallies from 36 contributors Dave Scattergood :   Still in the building trade Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times F Rally Badges :   Faenza to Furstenhagen: 676 badges for 214 rallies from 29 contributors First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Forthcoming Events :   Many events were organised for the members... Thia was 1976 Fox :   Megaphone report at the time Fox Rally :   Terry Reynolds talked David Hill into going to the Fosse Riders rally. G Rally Badges :   Gabbadon to Guzz' Arverne: 362 badges for 105 rallies from 31 contributors Gary Coxs Pix :   Keen member during the late 70s - early 80s Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Golden Eagle Megaphone :   Another contemporary Megaphone report Golden Eagle Rally :   That afternoon had been so sunny I had decided to travel to Staffordshire in the evening... More Dudley Jubbly Goose Fair :   A lot of memories Goose Fair Rally :   One of the very best rallies in the calendar is the Goose Fair Rally held by the Clifton and District Club. H Rally Badges :   Haggis to Hytteweekend Musketererne: 537 badges for 187 rallies from 24 contributors Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Heart of England Rally :   It was Dave Scattergoods rally birthday.... Who was there and what they did Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down I Rally Badges :   Ice Moon to Italo Palli: 248 badges for 63 rallies from 25 contributors Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot John Muschialli :   A founder member M Rally Badges :   Maatjes to MZ: 565 badges for 187 rallies from 34 contributors Mastermind Competition :   How to play. Find the colour sequence that your opponent has chosen.... Get the grey cells working Mastermind Competition :   An easy one to start with. Mastermind Competition :   Get your head round these after a couple of pints Meal at the Fleece :   The meal was superbly cooked, the drink was the famous Ruddles County Ale and the company great. Mega­phone :   The club journal with a full index More Skittles :   Some additional photos More from Steve White :   Steve has a terrific collection of photographs with details More from Terry Reynolds :   Participating in exhibitions and Training Scheme events My First Rally :   The Sabre Rally was my first rally and as such my reactions were eagerly awaited.... Sabre rally report N Rally Badges :   NABD Anniversary to Nürnberg: 275 badges for 94 rallies from 22 contributors NVT Rambler :   Caned mercilessly National Rally (Bletchley) :   A selection from Bletchley final control New Committee :   Plus programme of events and races etc New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady New Ellistown Hotel :   Post Xmas natter night Norton Owners :   Why I dislike Lutterworth Norton Owners Rally :   The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall. Read why! Ox Roast :   A paragraph with link to a Megaphone report Ox Roast Rally :   After numerous reminders from a certain Phoenix committee member Cider by the gallon P Rally Badges :   Paasei to Pyramid: 617 badges for 153 rallies from 34 contributors Part 2 Born Again Biker :   An update episode of Born Again Biker Paul and Lynda Dunn Collection :   Taken at a rally (forget the name) near Birmingham 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 Rally Badges :   Alphabetic listings of rally badges Reubens Photos :   Photos including pictures taken with brother clubs Road Safety Rally Cuttings :   Newspaper reports of the second Road Safety Rally held in 1979 Run Badges :   Runs, Ride-outs and Demonstrations: 793 from 10 contributors Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know S Rally Badges :   Sabinanigo to Sygadyl: 941 badges for 258 rallies from 41 contributors Sahara :   Dedicated to working up a decent thirst for reunions Skittles v Club :   Life is all beer and skittles Snowman Rally :   Competing with the Dragon and the Elephant Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Team 2020 :   Seeing the other side Terry Reynolds :   Up-to-date in 2011 Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Bike Shop :   "Good morning. Is this a bike shop?" "Yes sir, finest in the land."... Pythonesque The Cock Inn :   A bank holiday motorcycle ride to a good pub The TT 1976 :   I decided me to return to the Isle of Man TT next year Treasure Hunt :   A treasure hunt was held on the 11th April 1976 and involved 16 questions on a 51 mile course... Results Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub V Rally Badges :   Vache Blanche to Vulcan Riders Moscow: 359 badges for 165 rallies from 10 contributors W Rally Badges :   Wafty Crankers to Wyvern: 313 badges for 80 rallies from 32 contributors Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies

Terry Riddle

2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2010 Review :   Kegworth Marshals still causing havoc for National Rallyists 2012 Review :   Wind and rain but not downhearted Air Museum Newark :   Friday 19 August Ashby Folville May 2005 :   Mingling into the crowd on classic Tuesday Bassett Arms :   Eleven of the old gang at the old pub Bassett Arms :   Reunion of the Urology Chapter Beer & Skittles :   Life isnt all beer and skittles they say. It includes motorbikes as well Captain Cook :   From 1968 rally and much more Cooking at Rallies :   How did we keep it down? Dunton Bassett Arms :   Eleven ex-members, members and friends scored full marks in the treasure hunt East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period Field Head Hotel :   Carl Wykes sorted out the old club photo albums, visitors book and the membership records Halloween Night :   We arranged to meet at the car park at 15 minutes to twelve. Three of us arrived. Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Ides of March :   A back view through the mists of time Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Review 2013 :   A year full of changes Scotland :   An obligatory trek round Loch Trool to work up a thirst and then a long ride to the nearest hotel to quench it Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Terrys Funeral :   Saying farewell to Terry Riddle The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin White Lion :   Kettering and District 2009 reunion

Tim Wicks

Big End 2022 :   In aid of Ukrainian Orphans Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Founders Day 2021 :   Scorching back in a special year Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Road Safety Rally Cuttings :   Newspaper reports of the second Road Safety Rally held in 1979 Small End 2021 :   As the seasons change The Cricketers :   Where the club met in the 1970s and 80s

Tony Bradley ( Tony B )

2003 Gallery :   Ex-members meet up for a pint and a natter at regular intervals 2006 Review :   Control review 2006 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control 2022 Foz Annual :   Die laughing Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church BSA Lightning :   Home on a 325cc single Bens Collection :   It is amazing what comes out of the attic Bits And Pieces :   At the recent AGM perhaps the most revealing disclosures were... The 1975 AGM Breakdowns :   We even had tyre changing competitions on club nights just for fun Bristol & Avon :   The return of the SS Great Britain from the Falklands and its renovation struck a chord with the club Captain Cook Rally :   As it was his first rally Ian (Rocket 3) was press-ganged into logging the details Chris & Clive Collection :   Black and white photos from the 60s Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Daves Pics :   Some of Daves photos Daybreakers :   The Daybreak shift Devon :   Scrumpy cider caught a couple of the lads out Dick Taylors Snap :   A club run to a railway Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away East Coast :   Generally we avoided seaside towns after the Mods and Rockers period FIM Lublin :   The 1975 rally in Poland FIM Neptun :   The 1976 rally in Romania on the Black Sea FIM Rally 1976 :   Typical day on the road to Rumania FIM Rally Pt 2 :   The Great Escape FIM Rally Pt 3 :   Concluding the story of a trip to Iron Curtain Romania Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Gate Hangs Well :   Welcoming Steve Todd and Alan Jarvis back to Blighty Gate Hangs Well :   60th Anniversary reunion Getting Busted :   Some occasions when we were stopped are recounted here Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Golden Fleece :   Another pub revisited Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Hinckley Knight :   At Martin Sentances suggestion we met up for Sunday lunch Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Inaugural Meeting :   Meeting convened by John Wilmot Lake District :   We sheltered from the rain in the Sun (pub) opposite the campsite Laverda 750 :   Ferret takes delivery of a new bike London :   Earls Court was the venue for the biggest show each year Maps :   How the names are made to appear when the pointer hovers over a face in a photograph Memories of 67 :   The members covered 26,000 miles on official trips Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Micks Memories :   Happy to look back on years past and we can enjoy sharing his photos Motorcycle Rides :   Blowing away the cobwebs Motorcycle Rides :   Embers and friends have a blast Mush More :   Added 50 years later National Rally (Kegworth) :   Photos and reports from the Kegworth control Norton Owners :   Why I dislike Lutterworth Norton Owners Rally :   The NOC held their annual rally in the grounds of Stanford Hall. Read why! Peak District :   Matlock Bath has always been a popular destination for motorcyclists Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Photo Treasure Hunt :   To motivate exploration Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Points Competition Results :   After some difficulty this competition has been concluded this year with the following results:-... Runs :   Club Runs were scheduled for Sundays throughout the year. They always started from Lee Circle in the centre of Leicester Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Scheme Beginning :   Canvassing support for the best training time Shamrock :   Nice rally, shame about the Irish Sea Shoulder of Mutton :   Another meeting with old friends Stanford Hall :   Who still remembers the Fellowship of Riders? Steve Whites Third Set :   Random photos from mystery tours (when we got lost) Terry Reynolds Collection :   Collected historical photos The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer The Falcon :   There was a good turnout of members to meet up with Christine (Mansell) and Clive Hodgkin The Harvester :   Sunday lunch and family outing Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Wales :   Bala and Snowdonia via Lake Vyrnwy, Blaenau Ffestiniog or South Wales, Symonds Yat, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and Chepstow Wet Days :   There must have been some days when the sun shone on club runs and rallies Yorkshire :   The club camped at Hawes for an August Bank holiday

Tony Loach ( Loachy )

2021 Foz Annual :   Seeing the funny side Blog 2008 :   All the ramblings of the crazy webmaster Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Crich Tramway Village :   Report on the Crich run Early Dragon Snaps :   Black and whites from 1967 Gynsills Farm Reunion :   Welcoming Alan Jarvis Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present Motorcycle Live 2012 :   The big Brum Show Motorcycle Live 2014 :   Cardigans wringing with dribble Motorcycle Live 2018 :   Nothing here that cant be fixed with a hammer and stilson Motorcycle Live 2019 :   Embers stormed the NEC Motorcycle Live 2021 :   Retros, arse-rippers and two-wheeled milk floats Motorcycle Live P1 :   Signalling a bright year in 2014 Motorcycle Live P2 :   Deeper into the bikes October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds The Lindens :   Tony came down from Clowne Tony Loach :   Still likes the sound of motorcycles Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Tony Shawley

Tony Shawley :   Aint life sweet

Trevor Brewin ( Mac  )

Bassett Arms :   Turning another good pub into a bikers dive Coach House Inn :   In May a dozen ex-members and friends raced round to Mallory Dunton Bassett Arms :   Over 20 ex-embers gathered to remember good times Photos from John Muschialli :   There are lots more photographs Ray Bartons Photo :   Hot stuff at the local cafe The Firs :   Alan had just arrived from Canada and not slept for two days

Trevor Evans

1978 Season :   Other years were less well documented but no less enjoyable BMF Rally 1979 :   The second time we won Best Local Club award Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Club Run Results :   A lot of people covered a lot of miles and the season is only half through Cologne :   As well as enjoying the motorcycle show we also took a ride along the Mosel valley and visited Traben-Trabach Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course Dropping It :   For the times we dropped a bike but walked (or rode) away Foxhunter :   This meeting brought together some of the leading instructors from the RAC/ACU scheme Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays National Rally 1970s :   One run which took members all over the country on roads which were not radial from Leicester New Ellistown Hotel :   A small and friendly gathering with a warm welcome from the landlady Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Shoulder of Mutton :   A long overdue reunion with the K&DMCC at Foxton Shoulder of Mutton :   Stuffed 40 to 10 by the K&D lads Steves Snaps :   Chairman and runs captain at one time or another Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub Trevor Evans Pics :   I got round to sorting these pics from 1977 Zoom :   Zoomable images that retain identifying name maps

Trevor Walton

Heart Of England :   Report and link to the 1976 report with a photo Round Midlands Rally :   The first rally organised by the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club Results

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Val Fosberry

1960s Gallery :   From the founding of the club through the mods and rockers years Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Keith Fosberry :   Fozs humour gave rise to the Foz Spot Mush More :   Added 50 years later October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Stinkwheel :   The second Stinkwheel at Beaumanor was much bigger than the first The Lindens :   The Old Guard welcomed Derek to Blighty Val Fosberry :   Valerie Burton lived opposite Rod Hull (Pud)

Val Loach

Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Mick & Helen Ayriss :   Michaels membership spans from the sixties to the present October Reunion :   Plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Horse and Hounds Tony Loach Photos :   Castle Combe about 1964 Treasure Hunt :   Getting lost on purpose Treasure Hunts :   Treasure hunts were usually a map based exercise on finding the way to a ... er ... pub

Vic Lowen

Steve Whites Fifth Set :   Going nowhere in not much of a hurry Steve Whites IOM TT Set :   Happy days on the Island of Dreams and Wings

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Wally Bradshaw

2007 Cancelled :   No, we were not rained off, but we could have been 2009 Review :   An account of 2009 National Rally Kegworth Control Anne of Cleves :   A meeting outside St Marys church Bletchley Final Control :   Tired but proud riders checking in at last Blog 2011 :   Still a cheapskate Course 3/76/3 :   Minutes of meeting & Appendix 1 Special Business plus Breakdown of course First Course Progress :   Minutes of mid course steering meeting Foxhunter :   This meeting brought together some of the leading instructors from the RAC/ACU scheme Golden Fleece 1 :   Phil Freestone organised bunfight Golden Fleece 2 :   More photos of the dogs dinner Hoe Down :   Wallys theatrical diversion at a presentation hoe down Kegworth Control :   The motley crew at our National Rally control MIRA Final Control :   Where it all comes together National Rally (Bletchley) :   A selection from Bletchley final control Peter Jubys 50th :   Traditional birthday party but without the bumps Peterborough :   Ex-chairman Tony Bradley welcomes other ex-members to his Peterborough Hotel Road Safety Rally Cuttings :   Newspaper reports of the second Road Safety Rally held in 1979 Training Runs :   Keeping instructors sharp

Warwick Pople

Blackpool :   The clubs first runs to Blackpool were to the Motorcycle Show Brian Gambles Photos :   A keen member in the very early 60s Bulls Head :   Swapping tales and showing memorabilia Club Rooms :   Social activities began at the club room but went far beyond Fozs Founders Photos :   Photos from the very beginning Gate Hangs Well :   We enjoyed an evening with Roger Whiteman and Derek Foster Golden Fleece :   Ex-members braved fog and frost to recall boozy nights Horse and Hounds :   A big turnout for Alan and Clara Horse and Hounds :   Gathered for special birthdays Ray Bartons Photo :   Hot stuff at the local cafe Regalia :   The club badge in its various incarnations Runs and Celebrations :   If you recognise people, let us know Skittles :   Lots of faggots and food as well The Bluebell Hoby :   A chance to plan for the spring and summer The Owl :   The first meeting of the series brought together founder members and the present chairman

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Yvonne Townsend

Big End 2004 :   Report and results Dragon 2010 :   Still one of the best Dragon 2011 :   The 50 Jubilee Wootton Bassett :   15000 riders support soldiers families Yvonne Townsend :   Currently living on the isle of Anglesey