Associate/Full Member Social Ride 16th February, 2025

[Mick Hewitt]

Hi all
Please join us for February's social ride - destination is The Silver Ball Cafe, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 8BD.
The Silver Ball has been a cafe since the 1920s, known for it's pin ball machines in it's day - still a Silver Ball hanging outside.

NOTE: CANCELLATION: If weather forecast conditions bad, then will advise of cancellation by 5pm 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 let me know. 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 85 miles round trip - Approx. Note: I've planned the route on some great 'B' roads for safety.
Finish at MacD Regiment Way for coffee - about 14:00.

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.

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