Nene Valley Harley Owners Group

Ladies go Shopping!
2022-05-07 10:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
This is an invite to my fellow lady riders to join me for the 16th annual International Female Ride Day, and my last ride for the Chapter before we move permanently to deepest, darkest Wales.

Lady pillions – your man is welcome to ride with us so you can join in the fun 😊

Bicester village are setting aside an area in the main shopping street for us to display our bikes and are really looking forward to welcoming us!

They want an idea of numbers so either respond to the Facebook event or drop me an email martine@garland.me.uk

The ride: we’ll be heading off from our usual McDonald’s A43 start point at 10.30 for a leisurely 40-minute ride to Bicester Village shopping complex via Buckingham (arriving approx. 11:15am). We’ll have a couple of hours to do some shopping and have lunch, then head back to Towcester around 2pm (of course you can always stay there longer!).

You can read more about International Female Ride Day here https://motoress.com/international-female-ride-day/

The round-trip from McDonald’s to Bicester Village and back is only 44 miles, so even the smallest of fuel tanks will make it!

Martine leading and Becky tailing

07866 363 784

martine@garland.me.uk

Sherwood Chapter Rally
2022-05-06 08:00 - 2022-05-08 17:00 | Woodland Waters, Woodland Waters, NG32 3RT, United Kingdom

Caffeine and the Machine rideout
2022-05-05 18:30 - 23:00
Departing from Towcester McDonalds at 17:30hrs. Martin (SoBad) leading.

A ride over to Caffeine and the machine. Arrive at Towcester McDonalds, with full tank and empty bladder, in time to depart at 17:30hrs.

April Fool Cynthia Spencer ride
2022-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Northants V-Twin April Fool Charity ride for Cynthia Spencer is back on!!

SATURDAY 30TH APRIL IS THE DATE!!

We need all of you to save this important date!! Lets once again make some noise in the town center and raise some money for this wonderful charity!!

As usual, we will be joining NVTwin in this epic fundraising effort for Cynthia House.

Led by Badger (07946299447), we will leave Towcester McDonalds at 10.00 for the short ride to the meeting point at Sixfields. From there, led and marshalled by NVTwin, we will roll into the town centre and park in the pedestrian area. Once parked the expectation is that the bikes will stay there on display until leaving en masse at 13.00, or thereabouts.

The riders are free to roam the streets, drink coffee, eat cake and shop until the leave time.

Members can also go straight to Sixfields, instead of joining Badger and I.

Look forward to seeing you all there, if you’ve never done it before it is actually an awesome experience.

Come ride the Welsh Dragon Ride
2022-04-30 00:00 - 2022-05-01 23:59
Weekend away in Wales – Chris Lapsley organising

Hi all – well following pre-ride and stay over, the Dragon ride is sorted and on. Those on the original list have been updated with details – but this has led to 2 x Double rooms becoming available.This is a 2 day ride 30th April and 1st May – approx 200 miles each day and, in places, a demanding ride If you are interested then email me on c.lapsley@ntlworld.com – first come first served – and I will forward you the details.Cheers Chris

Cider Rally
2022-04-29 00:00 - 2022-05-02 23:59 | Sand Bay Holiday Village, 67 Beach Road, BS22 9UR, United Kingdom
Bridgwater Chapter 2022 cider rally

About this event

So we’re back and ready to parrrrrtyyyyyy, the Cider rally always starts the rally season so as we haven’t had one for 2 years let’s kick the butt out if it and make it one to remember just gonna be great to see you all after all this time

So here’s to good times

Reading Bike Night
2022-04-28 17:30 - 23:00 | McDonalds Towcester, A43, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6TQ, United Kingdom
Departing from Towcester McDonalds at 17:30hrs. Martin (SoBad) leading.

An early evening ride down to the monthly bike night at the Reading Harley Davidson dealership. Arrive at Towcester McDonalds, with full tank and empty bladder, in time for departure at 17:30hrs.

Newark Air Museum Ride
2022-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Newark Air Museum, Drove Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY, United Kingdom
Further details to come…

The Bull Breakfast
2022-04-23 09:30 - 12:00 | The Bull, Towcester, The Bull, Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DH, United Kingdom
Nene Valley breakfast meet Saturday 23rd April 09:30. The Bull Brackley Road, Towcester. NN12 6DH

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 veggie 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, choice of tea, coffee, or fresh orange juice, with a free refill £10.

Please let me have your breakfast pre-order from the above before 17th April, either on F/B or at activities@nenevalleyhog.co.uk because the landlord needs to make sure he’s got enough to feed us all!!

Cheers

Simon Barron – Activities

23rd OCCB Rally
2022-04-22 00:00 - 2022-04-24 23:59 | Rue de la Semois, Rue de la semois, Belgium
Our sister chapter’s (Orval) 23rd annual rally in Belgium. A great chance to catch up and party with our overseas friends. Further details on their website.

South Mids Harley Night
2022-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Red House, 1 Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell, Bucks, MK16 8BG, United Kingdom
South Midlands Harley night at the Red House pub in Newport Pagnell.

Clubnight
2022-04-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6YY, United Kingdom
Monthly club night at Towcester Mill – 7.30pm start

Come on down to our monthly club night to meet your friends, have a beer and a natter.

Broadway Tower Ride
2022-04-10 10:30 - 16:00 | 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.
