INCOMING!
Summat to say? Send your comments, hints, tips, tales of woe and derring-don’t to: RCHQ@RealClassic.net
I’d like to mention Karen of ‘Bustle About’ in Tipton who re-upholsters and re-covers motorcycles saddles, and does a super job. She does standard or custom seats and is good with logos. She uses marine grade materials for a lasting finish. Contact via 07817 851442 or bustleabout.co.uk
Rob Davies
WINTER WINNER!
Thanks for the ‘winter wanderings’ mention. I will now have to buy a larger helmet! I got out for a run on my 89th birthday. It was cold, but OK with three stops for coffee and sinful cake. I hope that I am still riding on my 90th .
Enjoyed the story about the ISDT. I remember it: I was 18 at the time!
Alf Taylor-Smith, member
Happy belated birthday, Alf! As it happens, you were the winner of our entirely informal ‘shortest day’ competition – hopefully your prize has arrived and the RC T-shirt will help keep you a bit warmer on your next ride… Rowena
SUPER STROKERS!
I read with interest about the Roy Davies Bantam/Ariel specials in RC188. The first special that Roy built struck a chord with me, and I wondered if the bike which inspired Roy is the one in the photo here. It was called the ‘Bleader’ and belonged to Pete Sole, well-known in the VMCC at the time. Sadly Pete is no longer with us but I am sure he would have liked the article on Roy’s bikes.
Roger Kirkman, member
We remember the Bleader! In fact I’m pretty sure Frank awarded it a prize or two when Pete displayed it at
