Nene Valley Harley Owners Group

Broadway Tower Ride
2022-04-10 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Departing from McDonalds, Towcester at 10:30am. Mikey leading.

Join us on a nice ride to Broadway Tower to get you back in the saddle for the season ahead

It is about 50 miles there, following a cross country route to Banbury, then to Chipping Camden and onto Broadway

We will allow 90 minutes at Broadway Tower so people have plenty of time to look around, go for an explore and grab something to eat (there are now 3 places to choose from). There are some stunning views

We will head back via Chipping Norton, where we will stop for fuel at the Shell garage and people can make their own way home from here

Mikey leading

Any questions please contact Mikey on:

07950947681

mikeyivers@icloud.com

Fox Pub Rideout
2022-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Departing from Towcester McDonalds at 6pm, Mike leading.

This coming Monday the 4th of April, I am planning to lead a fairly short ride to the Fox Pub in Farthinghoe between Banbury and Brackley on the A422.The village is quite small and quiet and the pub is sat right amongst houses so the reaction to the event may be interesting. They have titled the event a burger and bike night so I presume some food will be available if required.I will attempt to leave Mc Donalds in Towcester at 6.00pm.The event will be weather dependant especially as I am currently looking out on snow and freezing wind, so keep an eye on the FB page.This will be a one way ride so you can leave when you want. The ride is only around 20 miles so you can all be home for your Horlicks.

Mike

Cave Cultura Bike Night
2022-03-29 18:00 - 21:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Departing from Towcester McDonalds at 6pm

A short ride to a new venue. Leaving McDonald’s Towcester at 6pm

Memorial Ride
2022-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Martin (So Bad) leading. Departing from Towcester McDonalds at 10:00am.

Our annual memorial ride to remember those who no longer ride at our side.

Martin will be leading our Memorial Ride leaving from McDonalds, A43 in Towcester at 10.00.We will be riding on a pleasant scenic route to Uppingham where we will be meeting Rutland Chapter for a joint bimble somewhere.It’ll be great to see you all there for our inaugural ride of the season.Hugs to all and safe riding

Breakfast Meet
2022-03-19 09:30 - 12:00 | The Bull, Towcester, The Bull, Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DH, United Kingdom
I am trying a different venue this time with a more personal touch to the cooking and service. For this visit there are only two choices to choose from, but this may change if the visit proves successful. I need to know names of who will be coming and your choice of breakfast before 12th March please as they will be getting the food in just for us. Menu choices:Full English breakfast:- two rashers of rindless back bacon, two Lashfords champion sausages, grilled cherry vine tomatoes, sauté potatoes, a field mushroom , beans , slice of white toast , spiced french crumpet & a fried local free range egg.Veggie breakfast Two veggi sausage , grilled cherry vine tomatoes. A slice of white toast, 2 field mushrooms , 2 spiced french crumpets , sauté potatoes, beans & if required a fried local free range egg.to accompany your breakfast choose of tea coffee or fresh orange juice with a free refill £10.CheersSimon

Clubnight
2022-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Our monthly club night at Towcester mill

Nene Valley Brekkie
2022-02-19 09:30 - 12:00 | 81 Hamburger Heaven, London Road Northampton, Northampton, Northants, NN4 0LY, United Kingdom
Three additional spaces now available! Contact Simon if you are interested.

activities@nenevalleyhog.co.uk

Fancy a breakfast at an American diner? Come along to the 81 Diner London Road, Northampton. NN4 0LY just off junction 15 of the M1 on Saturday 19th February @ 09:30.If you want to join us for breakfast please let me know ASAP so I can confirm numbers with the Diner. I have reservations for 25Attendance on your bike is optional.

London Motorcycle Show
2022-02-11 00:00 - 2022-02-13 23:59
The 2022 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show returns to ExCeL this 11-13 Feb for an unmissable biking weekend.

With everything from the latest bikes and launches from manufacturers, an exclusive Rossi tribute, deals on kit, bike fire-ups, racing action and SO much more!

Celebrating RossiIn tribute to the legendary Valentino Rossi and his incredible career in MotoGP there will be a display of his championship winning machines and exclusive interviews with the people who helped shape his success. It’s a rare and exclusive chance to see these bikes all under one roof and a must-see for any fans of the nine-time world champion.

Exclusive! See the new Ducati DesertX revealed at the London showSee all the important new bikes in London including 2022 models revealed live and exclusive at the show.

Be inspired for adventure!Nathan Millward hosts the Travel and Adventure stage – visitors will have the chance to meet a mix of inspirational travellers and pick up tons of practical advice.

Get yourself kitted out for the seasonAll the biggest clothing, kit and accessory brands will be at the show. From technologically advanced race leathers to branded casual clothing. Bag a bargain from London’s biggest motorcycle shop – it’s on for one weekend only!

See the World’s coolest customsBuilt magazine will be bringing a jaw dropping collection of the latest machines from Europe’s premier custom shops. There’ll be over a dozen bikes on display, expect the very best bikes from the biggest names in the business.

Classics auctionSilverstone Auctions will be running a huge auction at the show on Saturday afternoon. With a wide-ranging selection of over 100 bikes from pre-war to modern machinery there’ll be something for every pocket. The star lot of the auction is a 1936 Brough Superior SS80 expected to reach over £50K

Thrills and spills in the live action showThe biggest and best live action is back! PLUS a new circuit layout that guarantees even closer racing.

Roads legends and team captains John McGuinness and Peter Hickman will be fighting it out in the all-new ‘King of the Roads’ live action racing that takes place at the heart of the London show. Featuring a new TT course that includes a technical section and a jump, the racing will be fast paced and as packed with action as the real TT course as these two top class riders and their teams shoot it out for the title of ‘King of the Roads’.

Book a Paddock Pass and get the ultimate show experience. A Paddock Pass includes day entry into the show PLUS a grandstand seat for the live action race of your choice AND the chance to meet the riders in the paddock area for backstage banter and signings, you’ll also get a limited-edition Rossi souvenir magazine worth £9.99 (whilst stocks last).

Clubnight and Biker Down
2022-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Our monthly club night at the Towcester brewery. Hopefully, the biker down course that Mike has been trying to arrange for February club night will now go ahead. I have tried to give a start time of around 7.30 so we can tie up the committee meeting first.I would hope that we can use our normal meeting room so everyone is involved but if we want to keep it separate perhaps we could hold it upstairs in the party room then people can choose.It has come round a bit suddenly as it was only re-arranged a week ago so I hope it works out. So far 17 people have indicated they are coming and I expect a few more.Scott, could you still add it to the web site, sorry, I know it’s late in the day. Can’t say I know the format or length of the course as so far I have only had a brief conversation with the instructor who has been working nights.I’m sure it will work out somehow.

Richard Wilson's Funeral
2022-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
For those wishing to attend the Organ Grinder, Richard Wilsons funeral, could we please meet at McDonalds Towcester at 10:00am for a 10:15am departure ( prompt!!) to go to Richards house. After the service we are all welcome to attend the wake. All the bikes are to be ridden in front of the hearse, with Colin leading from the house. I will be following the hearse on Richards bike, followed by the family limousine.

CheersMikey

Food and Skittles afternoon
2022-01-22 12:00 - 17:00 | The Lamb Stoke Goldington, Main Street, Stoke Goldington, Bucks, MK16 8NR, United Kingdom
I am organising a game of skittles at the Lamb pub High Street Stoke Goldington MK16 8NR on 22nd January. We will have use of the restaurant from 12:00 for food for those wanting to eat prior to vacating to the bar afterwards for a game of skittles.

I will need to know asap if you want to eat before the game so I can arrange tables and seating with the pub. If you wish to eat first, please let me know before Saturday 15th, menu to follow. Deposits may be required for food booking tbc.

CheersSimon07961 027921

January Clubnight
2022-01-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Unfortunately, due to the Mill not reopening until Friday 14th January after their break,for January only, club night will be on Wednesday 19th January, that is the third Wednesday of this month.Normal club nights will resume on the second Wednesday of the month thereafter.

Chilly Willy Charity Ride
2022-01-09 10:30 - 13:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Meet at McDonalds Towcester for a 10:30am departure to the start point for the ride below. Simon leading, Mikey tailing.

Simon and Mikey are leading a ride to the Chilly Willy ride. They will lead the chapter from Towcester McDonalds to the start of the Chilly Willy ride in Billing. The chapter can then join this bigger ride.

This is a one way ride and chapter members will then need to find their own route home afterwards.

Newark car and motorcycle jumble
2021-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Newark and Notts Showground, Newark and Notts Showground, Lincoln Road, Coddington, Notts, NG24 2NY, United Kingdom
A great day out for any car or motorcycle enthusiast, the ‘Normous Newark Autojumble offers a vast array of parts, restoration services and related products for a variety of vehicles.

Christmas Meal
2021-12-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Red House, 1 Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell, Bucks, MK16 8BG, United Kingdom
Come and join the festive celebrations at the Nene Valley Chapter Christmas meal.The date for your diaries is 7.00 pm Saturday 18th December 2021 at the Red House Pub, 1 Wolverton Rd, Newport Pagnell MK16 8BG.Only £5.00 per person deposit is required for your place at the table.Numbers will be limited to 40 and can only be secured on receipt of a £5 per person deposit with your choice from the menu and confirmation of 2 or 3 course meal no later than 30th November 2021. To book your place please contact me at activities@nenevalleyhog.co.uk, I will then send you bank details so you can pay the deposit.I will need your final balance by 11th December 2021 and paid to the same account as the deposit.In addition – Big Jay has very kindly offered a complementary bottle of wine on the table for every 5 people.Please click on the link below for the menu .https://mcusercontent.com/298a443097fb0b81f8bbc2463/files/8d6f4349-fc45-cb86-850c-44346d3c0c29/GBI_Christmas_Festive_2_1_1_.pdf

Route 66 Motorcycle Memories with John Lourie
2021-12-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Milton Keynes and District reform synagogue, Giffard Park, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK14 5PQ, United Kingdom
John Lourie tell us:“Having ridden lots of different (mainly very old) motorcycles since 1959, and having lots of relatives in the US and Canada, I felt the time had come in 1996 to ‘have a go’ on a Harley-Davidson in its home country (having previously only ridden one down the A5 from Bletchley to Hockcliffe).

The taunt from a friend living in N. Carolina that I was nothing more than a middle-aged ‘last-chance trendy’ sealed the decision, and a huge third-hand Harley with an engine bigger than a small car – and weighing almost as much – was procured from the retired Chief of Police in a town in Vermont.There followed 20 years of perambulations around North America, taking in the ‘Four Corners’: Nova Scotia in NE Canada, Key West on the southernmost tip of Florida, Southern California, and Alaska, mostly with my long-suffering late wife Lucinda on the back. One trip was from New York to Los Angeles, taking in the whole length of (as much as remains of) the iconic Route 66, and I will try to give a flavour of this experience in this talk. (I finally parted with the great beast 3 or 4 years ago, my explanation being that in my mid-70s I had got a bit light for the bike).

This event will take place at the Milton Keynes Synagogue.

Awards Night and Xmas Party
2021-12-10 19:00 - 23:30 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Nene Valley awards and Christmas party is on Friday 10th December 2021 at Towcester Mill Brewery. A great chance to get together and celebrate the start of the festive season with a buffet, award presentations, and a disco.

Will you be one of the lucky award winners?

Tickets are available to buy from Trybooking, just click on the link below

https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BHQC

Ticket sales are limited to 80 and are just £10 each plus 15p per ticket booking fee

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Open for members, associate members, and significant others.

Motorcycle Live NEC Birmingham
2021-12-04 00:00 - 2021-12-12 23:59 | NEC Birmingham, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, is delighted to announce the show’s return to The NEC, Birmingham in 2021. Taking place from Saturday 4 – Sunday 12 December, the UK’s largest motorcycle show will welcome back the very best of the industry to delight, entertain and inform bike enthusiasts of all ages.

Motorcycle Live is pleased to ‘Welcome Back’ manufacturers, exhibitors and show goers to the spectacular nine-day event, as the 2021 show returns with a bang. There will be numerous opportunities to get on two wheels, interact with new features, technologies and displays, as well as seeing the return of the much-loved Custom and Classic Zones.

Whether it’s catching up with friends and family, browsing for bargains, getting a two-wheel taster session, or checking out the brand-new models manufacturers have to offer, Motorcycle Live is set to spread joy to show goers of all ages. Race fans will also be able to meet their racing heroes, as stars from WorldSBK, British Superbike and road racing will be making an appearance across the nine days.

Finlay McAllan (Managing Director, Motorcycle Live) said: “We can’t wait to open the doors to Motorcycle Live this year. With the return of everything visitors know and love, plenty of opportunities to ride and new interactive features, we’re bringing everything we can to visitors who deserve the very best show we can put on. We’re excited to allow visitors to once again see, touch and feel the buzz of their passion as they embrace everything two-wheel related.”

Motorcycle Live 2021 returns to The NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 4 December with doors opening at 09:00am. Discounted advanced tickets are now on-sale and available from motorcyclelive.co.uk.

Paul Whiting's Funeral
2021-12-02 10:00 - 14:00
Further to my recent correspondence regarding the passing of Paul Whiting.I have today been informed of the arrangements for Pauls’ funeral.Sue Whiting and family have extended an open invitation to all Chapter Members who are available to attend.The service will take place at 11.45 on Thursday 2nd December 2021, at the Chapel at Counties Crematorium, Towcester Road, Milton Malsor, Northampton, NN4 9RN.The Chapter is also invited by Sue to ride and escort the funeral cortege from the house to the crematorium. We will be meeting at the Super Sausage, Watling Street, A5, NN12 7QD from 10.00 am for a departure time of 10.30 to ride to the house. I will be riding.After the service, Members are invited to the wake to be held at The George, 1 Watling Street, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LZ.I would ask that Members please let me know asap via our Facebook page or email on membership@nenevalleyhog.co.uk if they may be going to the wake in order to indicate possible numbers attending.Yours sincerely,Steve Whatmore – NVC Secretary

Remembrance Ride
2021-11-14 09:30 - 12:00
Sunday 14th November 2021

Leaving McDonalds (A43) 09.30

I will be leading the ride to The Remembrance Day Service at Bletchley Cenotaph on Sunday 14h November2021, leaving McDonalds (A43) at 09.30.

The ride will be a one-way ride and will be a 45-minute amble via Silverstone, Buckingham, then into Bletchley, where we will attend and support the service as previous, with everyone finding their own way home. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Colin

07771 744458

Chapter Clubnight
2021-11-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-10-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Our monthly club night at our new home, the Towcester Mill brewery.

Mental Monkey Ride
2021-11-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Mental Monkey, 1 Market Street Mews, 16-18 Market Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AH, United Kingdom
Leaving McDonalds (A43) 10.30

As the weather is not looking too bad this weekend, I have decided to squeeze in one more ride before the winter season sets in and before our last ride, The Remembrance ride the following Sunday. The ride will be to the Mental Monkey Café, Kettering, leaving McDonalds (A43) at 10.30

This is a short ride of only 50 odd minutes, to a biker friendly café for a coffee and what ever else takes your fancy. As it is in a pedestrian precinct, we will park in a nearby pay & display car park, which is a 3 minute walk away from the café.

So, no need for fuel stops, probably buddy system, hope to see you on Sunday.

Colin

07771 744458

South of England Classic Motorcycle Show & Bike jumble.
2021-10-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Ardingly Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL, United Kingdom
A must for all Classic motorcycle enthusiasts. The indoor Show features Special Guests, Club stands, private exhibitors. – Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL

This is an event I spotted on a bike event website, so please check the link below to see if it is still occurring.

Jonny Awsum and Michael Fabbri Comedy Night
2021-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
£15.00

* HEADLINING JONNY AWSUM AND MICHAEL FABBRI *

Come and join us for our October Live Comedy Night! Headlining is Jonny Awsum, who exploded onto the comedy scene with a crowd-pleasing set, performing his special feel-good brand of musical comedy all over the world and becoming a much sought-after live act. In 2017, Jonny was broadcast to huge acclaim on the nation’s biggest-rating ITV show, Britain’s Got Talent. Performing alongside Ant & Dec, Jonny won a standing ovation from the theatre audience, a unanimous vote of approval from the judges and was seen by 11 million TV viewers. Jonny was broadcast numerous times throughout the series and made it all the way to the Live Semi-Finals. His performances on the show have been viewed more than 30 million times on YouTube. Jonny has also appeared on the BBC Radio 2 Arts Show, featured as a guest-presenter on Absolute Radio and written three hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows.

Opening the night will be Michael Fabbri who is an English stand-up comedian based in Brighton. In 2003 he reached the final of So You Think You’re Funny. He has worked as a writer for Radio and TV and has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh fringe festival and worked as a support act for Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter, and Stephen K Amos. He has an affable and electric style of comedy, with material that ranges from the cerebral to the smutty.

Support act is the entertaining Alex Farrow who last came to the Mill in 2019.

The evening will be compered by the Mill’s resident MC, Pete Teckman.

Over 18s only. Please note some material by comedians may be of an adult nature. Acts are subject to change.

Robin Hood Dealership Ride
2021-10-24 10:00 - 17:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Departing from McDonalds on the A43 in Towcester.

A last-minute decision, I will be leading a ride to Nottingham Harley Davidson Sunday 24th October 2021. The ride will be leaving McDonalds on A43 Towcester at 10:00.

The route will take us through Market Harborough and along the B6047 then onto the A46 to Nottingham. The ride is about 63 miles and will take roughly 1.5 hours.

Fingers crossed the weather will be kind to us so we can squeeze in this ride before Colins remembrance ride.

Mikey Ivers will be tailing.

Simon

07961 027921

Craig Live - Live Music
2021-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Free

Come and enjoy a Friday night out with some tunes from Craig, who always gets the weekend off to a great start! Craig is now a regular at the Mill on the third Friday of every month and will happily entertain you singing and playing guitar to hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. There’ll be something for everyone so you can put your feet up and chill out. He’ll either be inside in the Steam Room or outside if the weather’s good!

No tickets required, just turn up on the day – tables will be available on a first come, first served basis!

Mick Rowe's Funeral
2021-10-15 10:30 - 14:00
Michael (Mick) Rowe – RIPSadly Mick Rowe, a current member of Nene Valley Chapter, passed away on the 23rd September 2021. He had only recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour.As a long time motorcyclist, he expressed his wishes to be taken on his last ride in a Harley Davidson powered hearse and to be cremated wearing his Nene Valley Chapter patched waistcoat. He also requested, if possible, for a motorcyle escort to ride with him.The funeral cortege will leave his home in Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury at approx 10.30 on Friday 15th October.Mick’s family have extended an open invitation to any member of Nene Valley Chapter to attend to escort, and join them afterwards for the wake.I will be attending.Should any other member wish to join me, please contact me on membership@nenevalleyhog.co.uk or 07721062382, and I will arrange a suitable place to meet in order to ride to the house.Steve Whatmore – Secretary

Watford Dealership Ride
2021-10-09 10:30 - 14:00 | Lind Watford, Trade City, Thomas Sawyer Way, Watford, WD18 0GS, Watford, United Kingdom
Departing from McDonalds, A43 Towcester at 10:30hrs on Saturday 9th October. Simon leading.

A Saturday ride down to the Lind dealership in Watford. Note the new start point.

Message from SimonJust received this from the Watford DP. Not sure if we will get there in time for the 111 Rivers cake sale, hopefully we will be able to support them.

“Good afternoon. I’ve got a note that you will be riding to us at Watford Harley-Davidson on Saturday. We’re very much looking forward to having you attend, and wanted you to know III Rivers are holding a cake sale for Macmillan in the morning, hopefully you’ll arrive in time Craig DP”

The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
2021-10-09 00:00 - 2021-10-10 23:59 | Staffordshire Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD, United Kingdom
The event features over 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands offering a wealth of parts and spares for every project. – Staffordshire Showground, Staffs, ST18 0BD.www.classicbikeshows.com
