Club News
Anita Charity Collection
OMC have had a collection at the AGM for the family of Anita, to donate to the charity of there choice.
Since Anita and her family do not have a favourite charity they have decided to donate the £100 with an additional £50 donation to the NABD (National Association for Bikers with a Disability), as she got so much enjoyment out of her motorcycle.
(2007-02-18 22:18:45)
OMC now affiliated with NABD
OMC has now affiliated with the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) who can be found at www.nabd.org.uk.
(2006-10-10 11:41:43)
Teddy Bear Run
OMC Members helped The Magpie's Teddy Bear Run charity event for Cancer Research by contributing £943.26.
A big "well done" to all those who participated...
(2006-09-07 07:15:38)
Free membership on offer
A year of free membership will be given to the winner of a competition to submit a photograph of themselves in an unusual location or odd situation, whilst wearing an OMC T-Shirt.
The committee will decide at the end of the year and announce the winner around that time.
(2006-08-20 18:07:32)
A Guide to Group Riding
An OMC member has created a guide for Group Riding which explains in detail how our group ride-outs take place in a fun and safe manner.
It explains the "drop-off" system, route planning, rules of the road and how to tackle dual-carriageways and motorways, in order to ensure that all riders, no matter what their skill level, have a safe and comfortable ride and that no one gets left behind.
The guide can be accessed under the "Members Pages" section.
(2006-08-20 17:25:03)
10% discount at B&B in France
For anyone thinking of taking a quick trip to France this summer, we are now being offered 10% discount at the Lebari Bed and Breakfast, a 150 year old farmhouse situated in the small town of Ste Florine, central to the stunning Auvergne region of France.
Visit the website (www.lebaribb.com -- also under "Other Links") for more information.
(2006-07-11 08:39:50)
Wedding Stories -- Bikers wanted...
"BBC TELEVISION WANTS TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY
FOR
‘WEDDING STORIES’
Are you getting married between now and mid November 2006?
The BBC is interested in speaking to couples who feel that they have an interesting story to tell and would be happy to be filmed in the weeks leading up to their big day.
Are you long lost lovers? Is yours a story of love conquering all despite the odds? Or are you planning something out of the ordinary for your wedding day? Whatever the story we would like to be there to capture the moments up to and including that special journey up the aisle.
If you would like to share your story why not give us a call? We will be happy to talk to you in more detail about the programme and will treat your call as confidential.
020 8752 5724
Or e-mail
wedding@bbc.co.uk
(2006-07-04 14:31:27)
Club T-Shirt makes it to the Alps
One of the members took his Oakley Motorcycle Club T-Shirt to the Alps and took a photo to prove it -- see the gallery.
(2006-06-27 08:54:52)
Highways Agency ask Club for views
We have been contacted by a representative of the Highways Agency concerning OMC representing bikers views at future forums which form part of Beds CC strategic road plan. We are currently sorting this out and will be involved.
However, we have been asked to encourage our members to make use of the local Highway helpline for reporting anything from diesel spills to foreign objects in the carriageways (number available from Roger). Can we ask that members store this number in their mobiles in case you need to use it in the future.
Apparently, Bedfordshire has a poor record with bike related issues which the Highways Agency are currently trying to redress, therefore we are certainly looking to have an input.
Please, if the need arises, use the highway helpline, as making use of it will help highlight biking issues.
Further to the above both Colin Measures & Phil Randall having been invited to future forums, so if any members have any concerns about roads in the area, i.e. surfaces, immovable obstructions, blind spots at junctions. or anything to do with road safety where you think it could be improved then let the above know in order that we can attend the forums and give our views.(strictly Bedfordshire)
(2006-06-21 15:53:50)
2006 TT
One of our members attended the 2006 TT this year and has plenty of photos to see at http://community.webshots.com/photo/551331720/2501843320055827788uRSreA
(2006-06-20 08:20:25)
Pie Crust Racing
One of our new members is a hillclimber and you can catch up on his racing achievements on his website at:
http://www.freewebs.com/piecrustracing/index.htm.
Essentially, "hill climbing is racing individually against the clock, mainly on a section of road race track ie, Olivers Mount. With tyre warmers BANNED this makes for exciting racing and crashes are frequent.
All motorcyclists know how dangerous and slippery cold tyres can be for the first few miles of there journey. Road racers have tyre warmers on there bikes on the grid then do a warm up lap. Sometimes 2 warm up laps if its a very short circuit like Brands Hatch indy.
Imagine if they started on cold tyres and the race was over before they got up to temperature"...
(2006-05-19 21:22:30)
2006 Ride Out Diary/Yearly Planner
The ride-out diary and yearly planner have been added to the events page.some have alterations in the Diary planner,an have been `E` mailed to members.
(2006-03-08 20:39:29)
Marshal Required
Anyone interested in being a marshal for a day should contact Roger on RogerBays58@aol.com.
As part of the entry rules Twinwoods Racing need to provide a willing person to act as a marshal for the day. The said victim will be fully trained by KRC and all the expenses will be covered.
The good points are you get to watch the racing in one of the best spots and feel part of the marshal team as well as the racing team. They can even provide a bed for the night if you want to come up the day before and eat within the corporate hospitality facilities. They will also provide Twinwoods clothing and KRC will provide all the safety equipment and overalls needed.
(2006-03-02 14:53:21)
We have obtained funding!
Good news! We had applied for funding to Oakley Parish Council and they have responded by granting us £200.
(2005-05-24 13:16:30)