Associate/Member Social ride 24th April 2022

[Mick Hewitt]

Hi all.
April's social ride will be to the Waresley Garden Centre, (SG19 3DB).

PLEASE NOTE: IF WEATHER CONDITIONS BAD THEN THE RIDE WILL BE CANCELLED BY 6PM SATURDAY.

This is a relaxed ride keeping to the speed limits.

Note: Colin is also running the Full Member ride this day from Sainsbury. - my ride will park at the back of the car park, Colin will park on left hand side.

Destination: Waresley Garden Centre, (SG19 3DB)).
Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA).
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel.
Distance: About 120 miles total.
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 and Alan
07762 889408 / 07760 452993