Three Amigos Go West Taking advantage of a sunny forecast, Three Riders and bikes set off for a 200 mile round trip. Leaving Broughton and grey skies at 10:00 ish Pete and Tony Picked up Dorian at Wrexham, Then Down to Oswestry, a right turn as the sun put his hat on, via Llansantfraid y Mechain to Machynlleth. Then we rode to Aberdovey. Stopping here for lunch at the Aberdovey Hotel. Appetite's satisfied we followed the coast via Tywyn to Fairbourne and continued to Dolgellau. A ride through the town for some reason than on to Bala for a comfort stop. After a Coffee at Rhug Cafe we headed home arriving just before dark at 16:00 Unseasonal weather for November made an enjoyable ride.
Saundersfoot 2011 22nd and 23rd September A Brilliand two day outing taking in some of Wales' best A and B roads. An overnight stay in Malin House B&B and a fantastic meal in "The Koo koo ba" an Australian themed Restaurant.
Bala to Dinas Mawddu and Back 3rd Sept 2011 Thanks to Pete and Tony who braved the elements for this local ride out. Leaving Broughton at 10:30 ish via Llandegla, riding around Bala Lake to take an unclassified road to Bwlch Groes, from there another narrow road to Dinas Mawddu. To start with the weather was grey but dry. Having climbed the Pass the mist and rain had set in, necessitating speeds of around 10mph. Still wet upon reaching Dinas Mawddu but clearing nicely. Our route back via Dolgelleau and Bala saw great improvement weatherwise although we did have to negotiate a deisel slick for several miles. The weather dried up completely so we headed up the A5 via Corwen and Llangollen then up the horseshoe pass for lunch at Ponderosa.
B Road Bash 7th August 2011 Well, wern't we lucky with the weather? Thanks to Malcolm, Pete, Kelvin Dorian and Linda for coming on a lovely ride through some of the best B roads in North Wales. Leaving Broughton at 11, meeting Dorian and Linda at 12 at Bala, then on to Lake Vyrnwy for lunch. (You can have Chips as long as there's something else on the plate. "What like Quiche?" "No we don't do quiche and chips.") Lots of beautiful scenery and roads. More to explore in the future too. With Sunny spells and about 20 drops of rain a good ride was had by all. Why's Kelvin sitting on my bike btw?
A Smashing Ride out to Mid Wales Sunny skys and nice roads Eight Set out for a ride to Elan Valley With stops at Newtown and Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Returning via Dolgellau and Bala with Ice Creams at the lake. Thanks to Dorian, Linda, Bill, Rob, Pete, Kelvin and Keith for a smashing day out.
A spring ride out to Aberystwyth A ride out via bala Dolgelleau and Coris with lunch at Aberystwyth. Returning nearly the same route with the sun shining all day long. A short stop in Bala and Rhug ensured tea and coffee levels were kept up. There were Bikers everywhere! Thanks to Bill, Dorian, Pete, Mark, Mark, Keith, Andy, Kelvin and Tony for a good day's ride.
A Wet Ride out across Wales but fun nonetheless. Barmouth 12th March 2011
8 Riders turned up for a cold wet ride. Bill, Kerry, John, Kelvin, Pete, Mark and Tony Dorian arrived at Rhug on his Ducati. We set out via Bala and Dolgellau to Barmouth. After a warming Coffee and Cake we went on to Harlech in the driving rain where waterproofs were donned. Blaunau Ffestiniog then anotherstop in Betws Y Coed. Meeting up with our old friend Phil. We filed up our bellies and Bikes.From Betws Y Coed, up A5 across Denbigh Moors, Denbigh then on to Ruthin, Ruthin to Mold and then finally home for a well deserved warm up and rest. Thanks again to all of those who came out in the cold. Another brilliant, if wet start to the season.
Claire House Hospice Charity Run out Sunday 30th January 2011 Many Arrived at Bill Smiths for a chilly ride out to the Wirral to support Claire House Hospice.
Ride to the Nant 17th October 2010 5 arrived at Broughton for a 200 mile round trip Denbigh, Bwlchau Betws Y Coed, Capel Curig, Cricieth and Pwllheli Returning through Llanberis, Capel Curig, Betws Y Coed Corwen and Pen y Ffordd A smashing day out with 2 minutes of light rain all day. Thanks for Coming along. Keith, Pete, Mark and Bill.
Ride to the Wall 2010
Hi Tony, couple of piccies from yesterdays run. A cold but spirited ride down to Drayton Manor via the A41 with a breakfast stop on the way, Drayton was packed with bikes all parked on the hardstandings due the soggy ground which meant the priority parking for advanced bookings went out the window as did the Arboretum.
Estimates of 15000 at the Arboretum meant long q`s for food and long waits to get out.
The return journey took us up the A51, where good progress was made;)
Elan Vally 11/07/10
A two hundred mile ride out started from McDonalds in Broughton with Keith and Tony. A quick sprint down A483 to meet Bill and Linda at Newtown incorporating a late breakfast at McDonalds. Mmmmm Healthy!
From there we rode through Llaniloes, then to Rhayarder then a short hop to Elan Vally Visitor Centre. More Food and drink there (lunch).
The mountain road from there to Devil's Bridge is one road everyone should take. Although narrow in places a good pace can be kept up over undulations and twisties. The scenery however is not to be missed. Photographs are rare from bikers making their route as it's too nice to stop!
Another break after Devil's Bridge was taken at Aberystwyth. (Late Lunch) From here we rode up to Machynlleth, over Brithdir Mountain and into Dollgellau for a petrol stop. From there, on to Bala then home via Llandegla.
Tiger 4 Tour Pictures and maps to follow Pictures now available with this LINK in Photobucket
Three Counties Round Robin
Five riders left Bill Smiths at 1015. Out via Waverton, Hargrave, Tatenhall, Burwardsley with Breakfast at Broxton. The hard winter has taken it's toll on the counties roads. From there we took A41 to Whitchurch, A525 to Newcastle then a slow town ride through Stoke area to Leek on A53. From there to Buxton and onto A54 for Cat and Fiddle Coffee stop. Congleton proved a problem where we went our separate ways unintentially. Nonetheless we all had a good ride out with just 30 seconds worth of rain outside Buxton. Lots of traffic throughout was a pain though.
Wales in April
What a Scorcher! The best day of the year so far Taking a ride out through Mold, Ruthin, Clacaenog Forest road, Cerigydrudion, Frongoch (on the A4212 from Bala) for a breakfast stop, Trawsfynydd, Ffestiniog, Blanau Ffestiniog and it wasn't raining, Betws y Coedfor more tea and coffee, Pentrefoelas and Denbigh Moors, A stop for Petrol in Ruthin and a trip out to Rhug Cafe for more food and Drink, then back home to our relevent destinations. Thanks to Bill, Nick, Keith,Peter and Pat for coming along a briiliant days ride we all agreed!
Barmouth
Eight set of from Broughton to Snowdonia Via Ruthin, Bala, and Barmouth Lovely Spring like weather made it a lovely day.
Claire House Hospice Charity Run out Sunday 6th December 2009 Raising Approx £1000.00 on the day! Around 150 Riders turned up for the Annual Mods and Rockers Charity Ride out in aid of Claire House Hospice The route From Bill Smiths took in Tarvin Road, to Long Lane through Upton to A41 at Moston. Continuing through Backford, Mercury Roundabout (is it still called that?) Great Sutton, Little Sutton to Hooton. Our marshals tried to direct other riders coming through but they weren't tempted. Hooton through to Willaston then along Clatterbridge Lane to The Hospice. Far too many Riders all willing to go in but were narrowed to just 12 who presented the Hospice with many, many toys, teddy bears and other animals. Our return took us all different ways back. I'm sure some riders got lost as the exit route was different from our entrance and the signage left a lot to be desired for strangers to the area. Talking of strangers, a BIG thanks goes out to those who attended form other areas ie Telford and Manchester. Many Returned to the Frog for a drink and food afterwards.
Hi everyone can I just say a big thankyou for your support in attending this years toy run . It was a huge success and we have raised approx £1000 for Claire House ..awesome well done everyone.
The pictures of the run will be on the website very shortly so check it out.
Thanks again everyone.
Kelvin Bill Smiths
A Very Cold Crisp Morning ride out on 17th October 2009 Leaving McDonalds in Broughton at 10.00am. We all had a look at Bill's new aquisition. A shiny new Street Triple. Good on Yer Bill!! Our first stop at Rhug (pronounced Reeg) for a warming cuppa and bite to eat. A stop to take photos at Bala Lake turned up a problem. Namely a nail in Phil's rear tyre.
(Why do they almost always miss the front?) Our hero for the day has to be Graham. He had in his tool kit a plug and cement with which several members lent a hand fixed the hole in the tyre and got us back on the road again albeit at a slightly slower pace in view of the temporary repair. Suddenly the sun started to break through the mist and all the world looked lovely again. A stop in Machynllyth to check the progress of the dodgy tyre repair and we were on our way again.
Lunch in Aberystwyth preceded a ride back along A44 to Llangurig, A 470 to Newtown and Then A483 back towards our respective destinations. An excellent turn out for a cold Saturday morning in October. Thanks to all those who came along.
