CBG goes clubbing at autumn Classic Mechanics show

THIS AUTUMN’S CAROLE NASH Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Stafford show, was, at first glance, not unlike previous years.

While sidecar king Steve Webster and engineer Alan Millyard kept the crowds amused, the world leads us to believe that things need to change all the time, but old bikes, spare parts, enthusiasts and shiny things are what we want! The weather was iffy but that didn’t stop the crowds and a good weekend was had by all. Personally for us, it’s a time to look for bikes and stories you might be interested in for future features.

This year, Oli and I decided to speak to that essential part of our world – the clubs. The large clubs are becoming like businesses and despite social changes and UK-wide members, they still manage to give superb service.

For this show we went to have a word with some of the smaller clubs – smaller, but with no less knowledge, advice and enthusiasm!

FOLLOWING THE LEADER

THE ARIEL LEADER and Arrow Club is one of the smallest out there, with around 30 regular members.

They don’t have rallies, or club nights, but they are regulars at shows up and down the country. They just like to ride their remarkable two-stroke twins as much as they can, whether that be Leader owners cruising