Motorcycling in Wales UK

This time last year my hubby and I joined the Destination Triumph - Solent members club.

(I have included throughout this hub, photograph's from the trip to Wales in the UK last year for all of the members who we were fortunate to ride with, I hope you enjoy looking at them!)

Throughout our married life we have been members of many motorcycle riding clubs including The Bold Forester Motorcycle Club, Southampton District Motorcycle Club, Suzuki Bandit Club and finally the Crescent Motorcycle Club all of which have brought different experiences and adventures to our riding.

At first I was a little concerned that we were not in fact riding a Triumph. My hubby put my mind at ease by saying that after speaking with the leader 'Mike' and him reassuring my hubby that anyone who rides a motorbike are invited to participate in the events of the club.

Now, even though he had said this I was still a little wary that we were not riding a Triumph.

On our first meeting with this group of people I can honestly say that we were given such a warm welcome that what bike we were riding didn't even seem to matter.

We met in a car park not knowing anyone and my hubby only ever once having spoke with Mike, I could not believe how welcoming this group of rider's were. It was as if we had been friends with them for ever!

It always amazes me when I am out on the bike how biker's are just so friendly, I suppose the interest in bikes and the passion that the rider's have to discuss their bikes is what does it every time.

The members of the group are a mixture of ages and they all have a passion for bikes and riding.

The club is very organised and the pack leader 'Mike' puts an awful lot of effort into trying to please everyone which I can wholeheartedly say he does!

The rides are very well organised with Mike leading and Tim at the back making sure that no one gets lost!

We went on most of the rides including a trip to Wales last year and what a year it was, everything went smoothly (except for hubby getting a puncture!) and a good time was had by all.

What has also occurred to me is that biker's tend to stick together. I expect other members of the club can remember my hubby's bike getting a puncture (yes, it had to be us!) the members didn't just leave us stranded they stayed and helped us get the tyre sorted out and back on the road home.

This is why I think the Triumph Solent Club are special, and are a really welcoming group of people and a must for anyone out there who would like to join in their activities.

Mike has spent a lot of time arranging events for the club to rideout this year and I for one am really looking forward to going. I have listed some of them below but you can find the Diary of Events full list for 2015 on my chinwagwithme.wordpress.com blog.

I myself have not been here and am looking forward to finding out a little more about this area. The video below gives an insight into what we may expect to see on this trip.

As Mike has said in his diary of events vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, and more all displayed on Eastbourne's Western Lawns.

You can find more details at http://www.visiteastbourne.com/magnificent-motors/default.aspx

I just love it when there is food involved! I know that most of us pillion passenger's feel the same way, after riding some distance there is nothing like a slap up lunch to whet your appetite!

What a treat! The Dorset coast is a favorite of mine and many others I am sure.

Not sure what route Mike has planned for this trip but I am sure it will be a good one and ending up at Loomies with all the other biker's will definitely be a special treat!

Biker's come from afar to Loomies, it is one of the biggest bike meets around.

Sadly we are unable to do this trip. I am sure that they are all going to have a wonderful time whilst me and my hubby soak up the sun in Alcudia!

Hopefully the weather will be good for them as it was last year in Wales, sunshine all the way there and all the way back!

Love it! food involved again, still haven't tried on my leathers! And that is even before we get started!

More food! Doesn't matter what I say I always say before a rideout to my hubby, 'I'm going to have salad today' yeah right! I always end up picking the tastiest thing on the menu and that means the most fattening thing!

http://www.lobsterpotrestaurantportland.co.uk/index.php

More food possibly!

Not to be missed so I have been told, motorcycle enthusiasts dream day out!

http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details/ace-cafe-ton-up-day2/

Another one not to be missed, the UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars and bikes from around the world!

British Superbike here we come!

Yummy, get in my tummy! (don't care if my leathers are too tight!)

It is not until I am writing about these events that I realise that there is an awful lot of eating going on! Am I bothered.... not me!

http://www.hunterslodgeinn.com/index.php

This is a must for all petrol heads so Mike has said!

There is nothing more refreshing than riding the open road, taking in the scenery and finally ending up at a pub for lunch and chilling out with a group of motor cycle enthusiast's who have the same passion as you which is to ride, is there!

A ride along the south coast to Madeira Drive at Brighton.

As Mike has said in his diary of events the roads have been repaired so it is now time for us to explore the Island. I love the Isle of Wight, I remember our visit back in the day just me and my hubby, the weather was good and getting around the Islands was no problem on a motorbike!

It will be interesting to see how much more traffic is around this year.

Meeting at the Lysses Path Car Park, Fareham, for a 7 p.m. departure.

This sounds interesting, giving Mike a break from leading a Mystery ride is planned, to where, who knows!

Looking forward to this little treat and seeing how it pans out.

And finally, a pub social meet to chat over the events of the year with all the other members and Mike has thrown in a raffle and awards to the mix.

Mike has also planned for a Club social evening on the 21st November and details are yet to be arranged.

Saturday 19th December is the Christmas meal.

My hubby and I went along to this last year and what a night it was!

It was held at the Brookfield Hotel near Emsworth and a good night seemed to be had by all, with photographs being shared and lots to eat and drink.

I loved writing about the season yet to come and never enjoy getting to the end of writing about things that interest me.

Don't forget the Destination Triumph - Solent 2015 Diary of Events are on my www.chinwagwithme.wordpress.com blog for ease of reference.

I hope that you have enjoyed what Mike and the members are looking forward to achieving on their rides this year and make sure you come back occasionally to visit tlcs.hubpages.com for an update on the experiences that we share throughout the riding season.

Oh and before I forget,

Ride Safe

Please leave any comments you may have I really would love to hear from you!