Associate/Full Member Social Ride 17th November, 2024

[Mick Hewitt]

Hi all
Please join us for November's social ride - destination Waterfront Cafe, Bramford, Ipswich. IP8 4JS.

NOTE: CANCELLATION: If weather forecast conditions bad, then will advise of cancellation by 6pm Saturday based on the overall conditions in forecast - e.g. 5 degrees or below with chance of freezing. Note: we've experienced conditions below this temp in micro climates/areas sheltered by trees causing freezing patches.

No need to book, just turn up and enjoy the ride. Open to all EAMG paid up members (Associates and Full Members).
Note: If you have a friend interested in joining EAMG, then they can come along as a guest on the ride as long as they confirm with me first. Thanks.

Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA).
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel - fuel available Sainsburys but no toilets. Toilets are at the BP garage Boreham interchange.
Distance: About 104 miles round trip - Approx.
Finish at MacD Regiment Way for coffee - about 14:30.

Please check your machine is fully checked:
POWERSBEST:
PETROL - full tank for journey.
OIL - check engine/brake fluid levels. Also look for oil leaks.
WATER - check coolant level.
ELECTRICS - check all lights operate / horn / warning lights.
RUBBER - check TYRE pressures as advised in your manual. Check tread depth - law says 1mm (on wear tab) around the whole circumference. Note: plan to change before this as the braking/grip levels reduce drastically as the tyre reaches the minimum legal requirement.
STEERING - check no fouling of cables side to side.
BRAKES - Check pads for wear, or ask your observer if your unsure.
EQUIPMENT - check box/panniers secure and no straps hanging.
SUSPENSION - check the legs for leaks - look for oil film near seals. Visual check on rear.
TRANSMISSION - engine oil also lubricates gearbox - in nearly all cases. CHECK YOUR CHAIN - IT MUST BE LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND ALSO FIT FOR PURPOSE. Any doubts visit your bike shop or ask an Observer.

Looking forward to it.
Mick, Alan and Dave - please add mobiles to your contacts.
07762 889408 / 07760 452993 / 07752 431380

[Chris_Gardiner]

Sorry if I am asking a silly question but is this the "same" ride that Steve advertised as being on the 17th and is it correct that it is on Saturday? It looks like this is the first time in many years that I might be able to join you and I wouldn't wish to loose an opportunity to do so.

Chris G

[Mick Hewitt]

Chris, just realised that I picked up 2025 calendar! This months ride is on Sunday 17th.
Sorry about that.
Mick

[peterbennetive]

Lee and l are looking forward to join you. We won't finish at Mcd's as we will be flying away on holiday later in the night.

[Gil]

Thank you mick for a superb route today and thanks Alan for back marking in both directions a very enjoyable way to spend a Sunday in November cheers

[Chris_Gardiner]

My thanks to Mick and Alan for leading and tailing today's ride (and presumably also determining the route), very enjoyable. It was doubly enjoyable for me because this is the first time since well before Covid that I have been able to get out on a Sunday. I'm sorry I couldn't give my thanks personally but I was expecting to stop at MacDonald's on Essex Regiment Way and when this didn't happen it was better that I peel off and return to the other side of the river by the best route in order to visit Broomfield Hospital.

Chris