Associate/Full Member Social Ride Sunday 26th June 2022

[Mick Hewitt]

Hi all.
Apologies for late posting.
June's social ride will be to the Rushbrooke Arms Sickelmere, Bury St. Edmunds (IP30 0BU) - using the back roads.

This is a relaxed ride keeping to the speed limits.

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

Destination: Rushbrooke Arms
Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA).
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel.
Distance: About 110 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

[Phil Ruddock]

Thanks for the ride today Mick & Alan. Great route. Really enjoyed it.

[Mick Hewitt]

Thanks Phil. Really enjoyed your company.