2005 Galleries

Christmas Cracker, 10 Dec : The Christmas Cracker lived up to its name! This sellout event was marked by a great live band, a superb disco with a perfect playlist, and a fantastic atmosphere. What a nice bunch of people. Huge thanks to Andy and the rest of the crew that staged this, as well as to Surrey Harley-Davidson for their generous support.

Christmas Cracker, 10 Dec

The Christmas Cracker lived up to its name! This sellout event was mar ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 6:04am PST

Christmas Toy Run, 4 Dec : The Christmas Charity Dash was something different for Surrey HOG in 2005 - and a great success! We joined over 150 other bikers on the annual toy run from the Motorcycle Workshop in Bolney for a ride in crisp winter sunshine to Gatwick Manor Hotel. There we contributed hundreds of toys and games in exchange for hot coffee and mince pies - a bargain!. The Golden Lion Children's Trust will now deliver the pile of presents to children in need in this country and elsewhere. It was just great to be doing something worthwhile as part of a cosmopolitan biking community - lovely atmosphere! Well done to Mike Wilson (Dealer Rep) for leading the ride, ably supported by Surrey HOG roadcrew.

Christmas Toy Run, 4 Dec

The Christmas Charity Dash was something different for Surrey HOG in 2 ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 6:51am PST

Hoggin' the Bridge, 16 Oct : Hoggin' the Bridge started out as an early, misty, long blast down the M4. It turned into a warm, sunny and utterly spectacular scene at Severn View with wall to wall bikes that filled the entire service area. From there, 1,953 bikes crossed the old M4 bridge and invaded Wales, taking over the whole of Chepstow. The natives waved and a cheered us in and seemed very happy we had come to see them. The band played, we collected our pins, and after an hour soaking up the atmosphere and sunshine, we set off on the country route home. A great 250 mile round trip on a warm, dry October day. Well done to Bridgwater Chapter Director, Dave Holden, and his team for an awesome event!

Hoggin' the Bridge, 16 Oct

Hoggin' the Bridge started out as an early, misty, long blast down the ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 8:10am PST

Oxford Open House, 1 Oct : Oxford H-D Open Day - Early start, but glorious weather and great riding - to be received at Oxford by none other than ... Surrey HOG! ... who did an excellent job marshalling the visitors from all over the UK on behalf of HOG UK. H-D HQ is an impressive building. Most interesting to see where the HOG ethos is nurtured. For the many that stayed for the Parade, they were treated to a well-organised event with awesome marshalling (well done, Scottie), from Oxford and Nene Valley Chapters, working with the local Police.

Oxford Open House, 1 Oct

Oxford H-D Open Day - Early start, but glorious weather and great ridi ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 8:29am PST

Brighton Burn-up, 11 Sep : Ace Café Reunion at Brighton - Well there were thousands of bikes alright! And tens of thousands of people! We dodged scooters and rice burners all the way, but amazingly all managed to keep together. And what an entrance we made as Surrey HOG's 30 or so bikes arrived at Maderia Drive and were then directed to the perfect parking spot right at the centre of the action! A good ride - thanks Keith!

Brighton Burn-up, 11 Sep

Ace Café Reunion at Brighton - Well there were thousands of bikes alr ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 8:52am PST

Graham's Full English, 4 Sep : Graham's Full English involved his well chosen 'Three Bridges' route through Saaaf Lunnun and included the delights of Richmond Park. Great turn out of members new, not so new, and old - who seemed more than ready for a classic biker's breakfast at a classic biker's venue on a glorious September morning. Simply great!

Graham's Full English, 4 Sep

Graham's Full English involved his well chosen 'Three Bridges' route t ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 9:33am PST

Southsea Bubble, 28 Aug : Gorgeous weather returned for the well-attended New Members Ride. Bing's briefing preceded the 20+ ride down to Bury Hill for coffee and chats, then onto to Southsea for fish and chips. Big Dave selected a nice ride home too, via Glorious Goodwood. Great introduction to group riding for the 10 or so new members

Southsea Bubble, 28 Aug

Gorgeous weather returned for the well-attended New Members Ride. Bing ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 1:14pm PST

Cheddar Gorgeous, 20-21 Aug : Cheddar Gorgeous was just, well, gorgeous. Superb riding weather. Spectacular views over the Mendips from the Hotel terrace. Up and down the Gorge - to much tourist admiration. Gough's Cave. Wookey Hole. Nice roads. And Gary leading. If you weren't there, we will do it again. Don't miss it when we do - it's an absolute delight!

Cheddar Gorgeous, 20-21 Aug

Cheddar Gorgeous was just, well, gorgeous. Superb riding weather. Spec ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 1:56pm PST

SOFER 2, 5-7 Aug : SOFER 2005 at Bisley was the excellent social event we all expected. And a much better trader area - and general organisation - this year, as well. Superb BBQ on Fri courtesy of SHD, followed by chill-out on a nearby colonial verandah. Then easily the best party of the year so far in the Surrey HOG BBQ compound on Sat night. The friendliness, warmth and laughter amongst the 50+ that came are exactly what this HOG thing is all about. And of course, the frisbee battle with Essex Chapter next door! The sight of the coordinated counter-attacks with scores of frisbees in the air was spectacular! We have now been challenged by Essex to a custard pie fight for charity - so watch this space for details! A huge thank you goes from all those of us who just turned up, to the extensive Surrey HOG team who created an impressively organised HQ that just kept the music, banter, bacon & eggs, burgers and beer flowing non-stop the whole weekend. Truly amazing!

SOFER 2, 5-7 Aug

SOFER 2005 at Bisley was the excellent social event we all expected. A ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 4:12pm PST

Farewell to Dale & Michele, 14 Aug : So long Dale and Michele. At least the weather held off for our last ride-out together. Our merry band met up for a ride up to Bury Hill where we met with Steve and Ruth, and the ride leadership was transferred to them, as it is their neck of the woods. We turned right and then we have not the faintest idea where we were. Narrow lanes, open fields, tractors and families of Geese on the roads all the things that make biking fun. Out of nowhere Steve found a pub overlooking Chichester harbour where the food was great, drinks abundant and the views spectacular. Too soon it was over. Dale had been lent a bike by the dealership and we had to get back, tears of farewell, promises of visits and Michele leaving. Gonna miss you girl…

Farewell to Dale & Michele, 14 Aug

So long Dale and Michele. At least the weather held off for our last r ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 11:42pm PST

Up & Down the Quantocks, 9-10 Jul : Obviously the weather was saving itself for the Quantocks weekend! Perfect combination of sun, scenery, company, hotel and the most wonderful riding roads. Fantastic weekend!

Up & Down the Quantocks, 9-10 Jul

Obviously the weather was saving itself for the Quantocks weekend! Per ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 8:31am PST

Corvettes at Knebworth, 26 Jun : Sunday's ride-out took us through central London to the Ace café for a bikers breakfast. Onward to the old favourite A1 'Great North Road' to Knebworth where we continued the 50s- 60s revival with hundreds of Elvis look-alikes driving Corvettes & Mustangs. A 'blowing stars & stripes' paint job softail won 'best road bike' trophy.

Corvettes at Knebworth, 26 Jun

Sunday's ride-out took us through central London to the Ace café for ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 8:42am PST

St Tropez Rally, 9-12 Jun : The last of us to take the scenic route are now back from a memorable rally in St Tropez. Super weather (for the most part!), gorgeous beach, loads of traders, dodgy bands, great facilities, the best company, burning rubber and loadsanoise - wonderful!

St Tropez Rally, 9-12 Jun

The last of us to take the scenic route are now back from a memorable ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 5:40pm PST

Sammy Miller, 29 May : Surrey HOG took 19 bikes to meet Sammy Miller (it was really great to talk to him) and we met quite a few friends from several other Chapters to boot. Great ride, great day and great route, Steve!

Sammy Miller, 29 May

Surrey HOG took 19 bikes to meet Sammy Miller (it was really great to ...

Updated: Dec 28, 2007 1:52pm PST

Director's Ride, 15 May : Waahay! What a debut! Big Dave's Director's Drive was the dogs doodads! The lively country lane route delivered us to the home of the Watercress Line right in the middle of the town's Spring Fair! Adoring crowds, organic burgers and unusual entertainment before another lovely country ride back via our Ockley Club Night hostelry for a drink in the afternoon sun - outstanding! Thanks David!

Director's Ride, 15 May

Waahay! What a debut! Big Dave's Director's Drive was the dogs doodads ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 9:44am PST

New Members Spring Ride, 17 Apr :

New Members Spring Ride, 17 Apr

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 12:56am PST

Whitstable Oyster Run, 7 May : Wow! Wonderful ride through the North Downs lanes to Whitstable! 18 bikes was a perfect number for this one - and a delight to meet and ride with so many new members - but how did we miss every single shower! We will do this one again...

Whitstable Oyster Run, 7 May

Wow! Wonderful ride through the North Downs lanes to Whitstable! 18 bi ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 9:50am PST

May Day BBQ, 1 May : BBQ at the Inn of the Green - we really are going to have to do this one again. Great weather, great ride through the Surrey lanes, topped off with David Seaman cooking the food!!!

May Day BBQ, 1 May

BBQ at the Inn of the Green - we really are going to have to do this o ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 11:08pm PST