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So once again the invite was given, and we were told with a few weeks to go we could have a double stand, so the call was made and our members answered. It’s a huge commitment and requires big effort to put on a show like this so a huge thank you goes to those members who answered the call. A plan was made, and we kicked off meeting up for breakfast although some members went up earlier after a good feed the convoy progressed up to the show.

We made good time and then the chaos of unloading begins it’s always a tricky with trailers and keeping the bikes clean unloading on mud. Going up on the Friday is really the only way to get it all setup in time. Once the hard work is done though the real feature of the weekend begins and that’s chatting together and having a beer and having a laugh with people from the club and fellow clubs and organisations.

Saturday night is always the Chinese buffet night where there is lots of chat between many plates of food, though most opted for an early night with the plan to get up early to watch the rugby between getting into the show. Thankfully Wales won and happy moods retained. Another busy day of chatting and chaos then ensues to pack it all down.

It really can’t be understated these show weekends really are a good weekend and opportunity for members to really grow their friendships and banter as friends of friends all get thrown into the mix and if you after parts or knowledge this is the place to figure out your biking woes or project builds. There is always an expert either there or numbers traded for the guy that knows what your after. Many deals done and knowledge shared. Tho you will need a weekend off to get over the busy jam packed weekend. But a huge thank you again goes to the members who made the trip, it was great to see you all.

Ok so obviously first my heart felt appolgies for how long it has taken me to put fingers to laptop for this write up I have been busy studying for exams for work.

So where to start…. Our First Show and it’s the big one. Lot’s of weeks of prep and furious Branding creations thanks to Alan. We had a multi vehicle convoy packed and ready to go. We headed up the day before the show to get all setup and learned many lessons instantly about parking closer in the future and bringing a trolly next time.

We got very lucky with our stand too which was in one of the side halls but with excellent lighting and great footfall all weekend.

We were very glad our efforts were rewarded with lots of visitors and chats throughout the whole weekend, one even leading to a bike purchase for a now member that will be being displayed on the club stand in Shepton Mallet.

Always lots to see at Stafford and if you are on the search for bits and bobs there is no finer place. We had a blast and for a club that by this point was only a few months old, I think we did ourselves proud and we thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and hope to take this same vigour into Shepton.

Our esteemed member turned roving reporter Alan Robinson attended The DGR along with some fellow members, here is his report:

This year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was a roaring success! Three rides were organised in Wales. The Pembrokeshire ride was supported by 77 riders and raised £4101. The Rhyl ride raised £12704 from its 106 participants, but the Cardiff ride eclipsed both. A staggering £20592 was raised by 355 riders!
Again the weather was good, dry and mild. Most of the riders, and their pillions, entered into the spirit of the day by getting togged up in their dapper finest. Charity shops must have done a roaring trade! Saying that though, there were quite a few who let the side down and some were just along, literally, for the ride. The bulk of the riders took the same route as last year, although a few did take a couple of shortcuts to avoid being left too far behind, regrouping at Culverhouse and Barry Island. The ride finished on Penarth Promenade making it look like a mini-Douglas during TT week.