First Club Run for 2010 to Cannich or Bog Cotton cafe.
12 machines & riders which include Andy Loosemore and his 500cc Panther
Yes Andy it doesn't matter how much you lok at it, its very nice, but whats that black stuff underneath? And George, I thinks thats the right mode of transport.
Andy Watt had a serious bike accident near Spean Bridge on Thur 3rd Jun. - with injuries to pelvic & hip, broken leg, broken facial bones, spinal & neck injuries. No other vehicle was involved, suspect a rear tyre blow out, left road and hit a fence post. He will be in current hospital for next few weeks, then will be moved to varoius hospital for further treatment.
Update - Andy is still in intensive care & slowy responding to treatment, visiting restricted to family only, but hopefully after the 21st Jun may get a chance to visit, as he is still being kept sedated.
Latest - Andy improving daily, sedation being reduced, visits possible in next week or so. Andy has now moved to Royal Imfirmary.
Andy in Raigmore, ward 3A, visit times 14.30 to 16.30 & 18.30 to 20.30. He's doing well.
<The 2010 10 Pin Bowling winners are Julie MacGregor & Neil (I forgot my ball) Ellison beating last years winners
Paul & Barbara >
11 members & guests enjoyed a basket meal & 2 games of bowls
Great night once again thanks to Paul
May week end trip 2010 to Thurso
First stop after breakfast at Lairg
Colin & Andy chatting at Lairg
Brian prep to get going after lunch
Running start for Bert. Altnaharra
Nuclear power stop
Breakfast or lunch, who cares?
See it did stop raining, Helmsdale
Last post for Johns Jubilee
WEEKEND TRIP, MAY 2010: Reports from various sources indicate that the Club weekend trip to Thurso by 12 Members/Guests was a great success, the evening meal and get together being in the Holborn. Like all good trips you can’t always plan for the unexpected like a John Williams, Silver Jubilee Triumph, halfway through the trip the machine would refuse to start at times, other times first kick, and finally nothing. On Sunday morning in what motorcyclists do best (looking after each other) John Burgess went and located a trailer to transport the machine back to Nairn. The weekend trip members returning on the A9 from Thurso and were met by fellow members out on a planned Sunday run. Further examination of the Triumph once home revealed a faulty wire between the 2 coils under the seat.
27th Loch Ness Run Trophy Winners - Milburn Shield (Oldest machine) - Robert Clark with 1912 Rudge TT500. McKay Shield (Oldest rider & Machine) - Robert Clark with 1812 Rudge TT500. Eric Stevens Trophy (Youngest rider oldest machine) - Murray McNaughton with 1979 Moto Morini 1350. Fraser Shield (Best club entry pre 45) - Andy Loosemore with 1929 Panther 500. Best of the Best (as voted by LNR entrants) - Brian Miller with 1960 Francis Barnett Falcon. Leitch Trophy (lowest powered machine) - Peter Homes with 1951 Bantam. Loch Ness Shield (furthest travelled, rode up from Suffolk) - Tony Woods with 1960 Francis Barnett. Bent Conrod (rider & machine with most character) - Tony Stevens with 1954 BSA Golden Flash. Mackenzie Trophy (Best British bike up to 250cc) - Peter Foster with 1956 BSA C10L. Bikes & Bits Shield (Quiz winner) - Donald Stephen.
Loch Ness Run 2010.
On a very wet Sunday 13th June 2010 saw the Highland Classic Motorcycle Club host its 27th Loch Ness Run. With 93 entries ranging from a 1912 Rudge TT500 to a 1989 Suzuki GSX750F. Photo - John Williams, Nairn, club treasurer, presenting a cheque for £100 to CHSS, rep Margaret Summerville, Director of advise and sport. Money raised from last years Loch Ness Run, with a 1914 James Model 7 and Loch Ness Run entrants looking on.
Raffle winner 1st Prize £200 Andy Watt. 2nd Bert MacKay £75 & 3rd Kevin Morrison £25 with the 4th prize bottle of malt whisky going to Alistair Alexander.
The Wild Cubs.
Club members
Brian & John present a cheque for £50 to the Wild Cubs before they depart on their charity fund raising ride around the North of Scotland on Honda 90 step thru's.
visit - wildcubs.co.uk for full story.
Seen at Elgin Motor Fun Day, Nigel Bodiam, Living history display of "The Desert Rats" during WWII
