Rat Rider Group
 
 
The "Devils ride" on 17th Aug had a good turn out of bikes, the weather was on our side for the day only had approx 10 mins of rain all day. The climb up over the devils staircase was quite challenging, some of the bends were a bit tight and steep, thankfully not to much traffic coming the other way. When we got devils bridge it was a well earned rest.  
 
 
Thank you to all that got up very early on Sunday to track down to the Brookland museum for the motorcycle centenary, where their were lots of vintage bikes, and race riders like Phil Read and Steve Parrish, who were out doing there stuff on the track. Not only was there bike nostalgia to look at but also aeroplanes (non flyers) and engines, also vintage cars, workshops. the weather started off dull and over cast, but as we went south the roads dried and the sun came out and it got quite warm. so it was a good day had by all.  
 
 
 


July 9th is going to be a RAT meet with a difference.

 We are going to watch The Brummies at Birmingham Speedway, Perry Barr, they are racing against an Isle of Wight team. If you are intrested let Graham know grahampope7@aol.com, via mail. we'll enter at a discounted rate £10 with promoticket (normally £15).

Get up close to the racers and their bikes. So bring your camera. Visit The Brummies website www.birminghamspeedway.co.uk.

Require numbers by 6th June. (ticket allocation). After said date full price may apply. Route and start out time will be diplayed on Action diary page.

 
Action Quiz Night

The Action Quiz Night on Wednesday 12 March here at the store saw the Front Row Fools romp to victory in our first general knowledge quiz of 2008.

The intrepid team of Roy Higgins,Colin Porteous, Steve Hill and Richard Quarterman were clear winners in a really well supported event.

A special thanks goes to Graeme Pope who not only prepared all of the questions but made an admirable quizmaster too!

We would also like to extend a warm welcome to several new members, we hope you enjoyed your evening and hope you will join us again.
RAT ride out dates 2008

Feb 24th 
Docklow
March 24th
Red Marley
April 20th
Brooklands
May 11th 
Crossgates
June 22nd 
Treasure Hunt
July 27th
Aberdare Park Races
Aug 17th 
Devils Staircase
Sept 7th
Donington Park (Choice of WSB or organised run)
 
Sept 25th - 28th
Bike ride to Arromarches France, staying at the village B&B's and hotels.
websites for accommodation:

(see alternative accomadation details below).
Please book yourself in quoting Ref :-  Action Triumph. Prices vary on accomadation. We'll be stopping over night, Friday 26th & Saturday 27th. to keep the cost down single riders will be asked to double or triple up in rooms if and where possible.

Make sure you accomodation booking is confirmed before booking ferry as there are limited spaces.
Ferry company:
Ferry times:
Depart from Portsmouth - Le Harve
Thurs 25th sept  2300 depart, arrive fri 26th at 0800
8hr night crossing
Return from Le Harve -  Portsmouth
Sun 28th sept 1700 depart, land 2130
5.5 hrs evening crossing
Ferry Price:
£52 for single rider
£74.00 for rider & pillion  (Prices may vary)
Club seating  £7 - £10  so that you can relax and have a snooze and select the seat type when booking if required.
You must book yourself on to the ferry
If your interested in this French Ride, there are limited places for this accommodation.
Have your accommodation booking confirmed before booking ferry
Alternative accomadation:
La Colombiere - 60 euros per night. They are in effect 3 small gites 80m from base, little bungalows complete with small kitchens, fridges,TV, BBQ facilities, and their own off road parking. GREAT value for money, and perhaps good for 3 couples who prefer a bit more peace and quiet at to be a bit more self sufficient.
1, rue du Mezeray
14117 Arromanches
Tél :02 31 22 35 89
www.arromanches-lacolombiere.com
Chez Mounie - Next door is slightly cheaper for some rooms, and right next door for those who want to be in the centre of things. A loft appartment for guys willing to share, plus a Twin and some doubles.
Arroplace on the sea front is loverly - a great sea view etc and is clean cool and friendly. Potentially some limited garage parking.
Other options are:
The Mountbatten - This is a hotel, and apart from the normal double rooms, they do have a couple of twin rooms. Its clean and fresh and about 120m away from base They can tuck bikes away under the stairway, but some might prefer to park at base, as the off-road carpark is not gated, though in all honesty its pretty safe in all senses.
20 Boulevard Gilbert Longuet
14117 ARROMANCHES
Tél :02 31 22 59 70
Portable : 06 13 12 65 96
Fax : 02 31 22 50 30
www.hotelmountbatten.com
The Mulberry - 30m from here for couples. Great little restaurant, clean
and friendly.
6 rue Maurice Lithare
14117 ARROMANCHES
Tél :02 31 22 36 05
Fax : 02 31 21 59 66
www.lemulberry.fr
The Hotel D'Arromanches (Papagall) 80m from here for couples.
Excellent little restaurant, cosy and well known.
2 rue du Colonel René Michel
14117 ARROMANCHES
Tél :02 31 22 36 26
Fax : 02 31 22 23 29
www.hoteldarromanches.fr
Graham Pope
Action RAT co-ordinater
Speed Triple T509
mob : - 07762 526 833
mail Home : - GRAHAMPOPE7@aol.com
work : - gpope4@landrover.com
 
Oct 12th  
Weston Beach Race

Action RAT Pack Meeting dates for 2008

January Wednesday 9th

  

July Wednesday 9th

February Wednesday 13th

  

August Wednesday 13th

March Wednesday 12th

  

September Wednesday 10th

April Wednesday 9th

  

October Wednesday 8th

May Wednesday 14th

  

November Wednesday 12th

June Wednesday 11th

  

December Wednesday 10th
 
Meetings are normally held at Action, Redditch from 7.30pm

Please refer to the notice board or Website for venue details/Summer ride-outs etc.

For further info, contact Graham Pope on: 07762 526833
Email GRAHAMPOPE7@aol.com

Also contact, Roy Osborn shop 01527 518833
Email roy@actionmotorcycles.co.uk 

xmas mealXmas Meal 2007

40 Action RAT Pack Members descended on The Guild Restaurant in Bromsgrove for our annual Xmas Meal on Wednesday 12 December. Noisy balloons and a drop of pop livened up the proceedings for our last meeting for 2007.

Here at Action, we would like to thank all of our members for their support during 2007, wish you all a very happy, safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. I am sure you will join with us in thanking Graham for helping organize us and giving up his own precious time for the RAT Pack. See you in 2008!


dunlopDunlop Tyres are Guests at Action

Jamie and Bryn from Dunlop Tyres played to a full house at our RAT night on Wednesday 9 January. Lots of advice about choosing tyres for our Triumphs was on the menu and Action RAT members left our meeting with lots of tips on staying rubber side up in 2008. Thanks Guys! The next meeting will take place here at Action on Wednesday 13 February at 7.30 for 8.00pm when we will discuss our Ride Out Programme for 2008. Please bring some great ideas with you!

RAT Meeting Wednesday 13 February 2008

Our second meeting will take place here at the shop at 7.30 for 8.00pm. Tonight we will discuss our Ride Out Programme for 2008 and maybe a ride for this month if the weather is acceptable. We would encourage everyone to bring some ideas with them to this meeting to enable Graham and myself to arrange a calendar of events for everyone to enjoy during 2008.

RAT Meeting Wednesday January 9  2008

Jamie and Bryn from Dunlop Tyres played to a full house at our RAT night on Wednesday 9 January. Lots of advice about choosing tyres for our Triumphs was on the menu and Action RAT members left our meeting with lots of tips on staying rubber side up in 2008.

RAT Meeting Wednesday October 2007.

Our October meeting took place at the Action Store when we were entertained by Ray Sturdey, one of our many delighted Triumph customers who entertained us with a informed and very light hearted slide show featuring the history of Triumph Motorcycles from the early beginnings as a bicycle to the re-incarnation of the name under John Bloor at Hinckley and the fantastic machines we all love and enjoy today.

Ilfracombe in the Autumn Sun.

Sunday, September 23 saw twelve of our avid RAT Pack members set out for a weekend away at sunny Ilfracombe. The weather was relatively kind, the hotel good and the food superb! Could mortal man ask for more. Looking at these happy smiling faces, I do not think so!   

 

A Welsh Rarebit!

Abergavenny here we come boyo! Our last run for this year saw nineteen active Action Ratters set out for Welsh Wales in fine weather more like summer than summer was. Entertaining, challenging roads and a welcome food break made for a satisfying end to our 2007 ride outs.

Touring Europe starting from Redditch!

Richard Young and Spencer Davies from European Motorbike Tours Ltd introduced their mouth watering trips to us and gave us a fascinating insight into the holiday industry at our RAT meeting here at the Action Triumph Store on Wednesday 14 November.

As usual, when we listen to these guys it soon becomes
apparent that there is more to it than meets the eye!
Certainly brought out the wanderlust in us all!

Thank you Richard and colleagues!

 

Fancy a stay in the South of France?

Roger Ayling, one of our many customers who have bought a new Bonneville from us this year has taken it with him to his B+B in the South of France. Roger is a lovely guy with a great sense of humour and welcomes our Action Rat Members at special prices. You are all welcome to contact him at ayling@tiscali.fr

Your contacts are; royosborn@actionmotorcycles.co.uk and GRAHAMPOPE7@aol.com

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