2007 Galleries

Gothic Christmas Cracker, 8 Dec : What a fantastic party! The transformation of the venue into a Gothic dungeon was a triumph for the Surrey HOG Party Team, headed up by Sharon and Howard. Huge thanks to them, as well as everyone else - especially our assistant constructors from Meridian Chapter. The event was a blast from beginning to end, and such a pleasure to see our friends from neighbouring HOG Chapters. The gothic theme sparked everyone's imagination and the outfits a sight to behold! Congratulations to all the Raffle winners - we raised well over £200 for Surrey HOG charities - and special congratulations to the lucky goth who won the specially inscribed state of the art iPod nano on the ticket number draw. HOGWASH were brilliant, disco was perfect and the venue was superb - ably supported by Ted and his staff. Photos by Norman, Ian, Graham, thewhiteglide, Maryellen & Dik. NEW! Videos now posted on youtube. Log on to www.youtube.com and search for Surrey HOG (two words). Enjoy!

Gothic Christmas Cracker, 8 Dec

What a fantastic party! The transformation of the venue into a Gothic ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2007 9:08pm PST

NEC Bike Show, 22 Nov : One of our Chapter Photographers, Ian Thoburn, used his press pass to get these impressive pictures of the 2008 bike show at the NEC, Birmingham. It was a huge show again this year, and the Harley-Davidson stand was particularly well stacked. Charlie Boorman was doing a brisk trade signing copies of his book, and there a large number of traders too - with with some bargains to be had. Difficult to repress the urge to keep taking the wallet out of the pocket!

NEC Bike Show, 22 Nov

One of our Chapter Photographers, Ian Thoburn, used his press pass to ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2007 4:01pm PST

Remembrance Ride, 11 Nov : We met at Rykas in time for the 2 minute silence at 11, and were very pleased to be joined by Thames Valley Chapter. Then Andy led a long line of Harleys on a fanatastic ride through the Surrey lanes to the churchyard war memorial at Shamley Green where we laid our Chapter wreaths. We finished up for refreshments at the Hautboy pub where they opened up the Oboe Bar for us. A special day.

Remembrance Ride, 11 Nov

We met at Rykas in time for the 2 minute silence at 11, and were very ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2007 12:29pm PST

Hoggin' the Bridge, 21 Oct : Hoggin’ the Bridge is Bridgwater Chapter’s totally awesome annual charity fund raising ride. This year - its 8th - the Surrey Bravehearts' gamble paid off and it was one of the best yet. Lovely sunshine all day after a cold start delivered an outstanding 3,500 bikes over the Bridge and into Chepstow! Great weekend starting with the ride down and Sat evening with 1066 and ending with a glorious ride back through A4 towns and villages. Autumn Harley riding at its best!

Hoggin' the Bridge, 21 Oct

Hoggin’ the Bridge is Bridgwater Chapter’s totally awesome annual ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 2:53am PST

Goodwood & Brightona, 7 Oct : Gone in 60 seconds at Goodwood. Well, the breakfast was, but the glorious weather also made sure we had some time to chat in the sun while the chuck wagon lines slowly shortened. The crowds appreciated our Harley presence on top of the large number of classic American autos. And Graham parked us right in the middle of the lot - nice one! A fair few had time to go on down to Brightona when the breakfast event was done - a lovely day all round.

Goodwood & Brightona, 7 Oct

Gone in 60 seconds at Goodwood. Well, the breakfast was, but the glori ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 12:03am PST

Forest of Dean, 21-23 Sep : What an amazing weekend! Catherine's first major event as Road Crew - a ride to her birthland – was an outstanding, truly memorable trip. We didn't seem to stop laughing - except to eat. And as for that Nigel - we don't think we've seen the last of his drumming in Surrey HOG!

Forest of Dean, 21-23 Sep

What an amazing weekend! Catherine's first major event as Road Crew - ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 5:22pm PST

RIP Ride to Highgate, 16 Sep : Gary and Chris Morss took us on a leisurely ride through Richmond Park to look super cool in the King's Road, skirting London Zoo for a major pose along Camden High Street, finishing at the Victorian cemetery of Highgate. We looked around what they call the 'new cemetery' where Karl Marx and various other famous bods are buried, and took a guided tour around the old site where the Hammer Horrors were filmed. A lovely day! Thanks to Linda Spooner for the photos.

RIP Ride to Highgate, 16 Sep

Gary and Chris Morss took us on a leisurely ride through Richmond Park ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 9:18am PST

Midnight Madness, 8 Sep : Woody's Midnight Madness. On a clear saturday evening a surge of New Surrey members joined Graham & Gina for the 'Midnight Madness' London City Tour. With many of our members attending European events our Activities Officer and new road crew were given a baptism of fire, successfully navigating the large group through Graham's complex City route without losing a single member. A brilliant reception with the usual sea of flashbulbs at Covent Garden prompted one young member to comment "This must be the closest thing to being a movie star!". As we left Covent Garden he was justly rewarded when some scantily dressed beauties climbed out both side windows of a stretch Limo to take pictures of the group for the length of the Strand. The tour of floodlit London landmarks finished at our favorite Turkish restaurant on the south bank where Surrey HOG filled the reserved terrace and enjoyed some delicious delicately spiced Turkish food washed down with a beer.

Midnight Madness, 8 Sep

Woody's Midnight Madness. On a clear saturday evening a surge of New S ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 2:03am PST

Champagne Rally, 31 Aug-2 Sep : Reims Champagne Rally - Our twin Chapter did us proud again this year with Champagne breakfasts and memorable evenings in great venues – all joined up by wonderful riding through the French Ardennes. This year the Reims Chapter extended Surrey HOG the honour of helping to road crew the ride - French style! Thanks Pierre, Gerard and all the other Reims Officers who made the Rally possible. And thanks to Annie for the liaison work to set this up again. We can hardly wait for next year!

Champagne Rally, 31 Aug-2 Sep

Reims Champagne Rally - Our twin Chapter did us proud again this year ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2007 8:57pm PST

Wings & Wheels, 26 Aug : Wings & Wheels 2007 at Dunsfold, home of the Surrey Air Ambulance (one of Surrey HOG's charities). Featured the Red Arrows, The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Wing Walkers, Parachutists, and not forgetting the amazing Chinook. Runway demonstrations with Brooklands cars, aeroplane-engined cars, Supercars (AC Cobras, Aston Martins and Jaguar), Superbikes and Classic motorcycles, Classic Aircraft Fly-In ... what a day out! And the Summer arrived in time as well!

Wings & Wheels, 26 Aug

Wings & Wheels 2007 at Dunsfold, home of the Surrey Air Ambulance (one ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2007 8:01am PST

F1 Williams, 18 Aug : On 18 Aug 07, Surrey HOG Assistant Directors Keith and Dik were invited by Harley-Davidson with other UK Chapter Directors to the F1 Williams Conference Centre at Grove, Oxford to ride the new 2008 bikes. As a bonus, H-D arranged for us to go behind the scenes to see Frank Williams' private collection of F1 cars. 50 of them, worth £1m each, all beautifully presented with explanatory videos for each of the 5 eras through the years. Believe it or not most are fully capable of being raced today - all except the Hondas, whose engines had to be returned to Japan to 'protect the technology'!

F1 Williams, 18 Aug

On 18 Aug 07, Surrey HOG Assistant Directors Keith and Dik were invite ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2007 2:41am PST

Surrey HOG Garden Party, 12 Aug : Surrey HOG Garden Party The only shower of the afternoon (and was it a heavy one!) came after we had all safely returned from a wild mixed Harley and Hot Rods ride-out. And what a ride-out! More than 50 bikes from the joined forces of Surrey and 1066 Chapters plus 10 cars from the Surrey Hotrodders - brilliant stuff with people out of their houses and waving through the Sussex villages! Thanks to the Gary for a fantastic Surrey Lanes ride, the Carsons for the venue, Howard and Sharon for all their organisation and the Sussex ride, Dave Francis and the Receders for the live music and everyone who came. Very nice to welcome David and Sheila Lewis too - the Bisley Rally Management - a lovely afternoon!

Surrey HOG Garden Party, 12 Aug

Surrey HOG Garden Party The only shower of the afternoon (and was it a ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2007 1:53pm PST

SOFER 4, 3-5 Aug : SOFER 4 at Bisley. What a rally! Phenomenal weather, record attendance, wonderful atmosphere! Surrey HOG was very pleased to contribute its bit with the LOH Royal Ride, the Poker Run and the brilliant evening bands. Can't wait for next year!

SOFER 4, 3-5 Aug

SOFER 4 at Bisley. What a rally! Phenomenal weather, record attendance ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 7:34pm PST

Norm's Night Out, 19 Jul : And a lovely evening it was too!

Norm's Night Out, 19 Jul

And a lovely evening it was too!

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 3:09am PST

Hastings Holy Grail, 15 Jul : Hastings Holy Grail - Graham found a wonderful route to Hastings in the most glorious weather. It was a pleasure to welcome several new members on their first ride with us too. And yes, we found the Holy Grail itself - fish 'n' chip heaven. Glorious ride home too. Strange then, the news that evening of freak hail stones in Hastings. It seems the Holy Grail turned into Golfball Hail just hours after we left! Now there's a lucky thing!

Hastings Holy Grail, 15 Jul

Hastings Holy Grail - Graham found a wonderful route to Hastings in th ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 3:30am PST

Headley Fair, 14 Jul : Surrey HOG raises the flag at Headley Fair Day! Headley Village Fair Shortest ride of the year from Rykas to Boxhill for a static display of chrome and horsepower. Somehow the machines looked right at home in Headley's agricultural setting ...

Headley Fair, 14 Jul

Surrey HOG raises the flag at Headley Fair Day! Headley Village Fair S ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 8:58am PST

Paras Parade, 8 Jul : Surrey HOG joined Thames Valley and New Forest Chapters for a specially invited appearance at the Parachute Regiment's Veterans Day Parade in Southsea. The Airborne's Red Devils Display team also dropped in us while we were there! One of the truly great things about HOG Chapters is the camaraderie that comes from being part of the same big family - awesome! Thanks Spud (Thames Valley) and Paul (New Forest).

Paras Parade, 8 Jul

Surrey HOG joined Thames Valley and New Forest Chapters for a speciall ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 2:17pm PST

Queen on Fire, 7 Jul : Surrey HOG are guests at Polesden Lacey for the Queen on Fire open air gig. We last saw them playing to 10,000 people at St Tropez - a great night and 'Howies Five-O' birthday, too! Book him Danno! Wonderful feast supplied by Sharon with secret support from Mark and Danielle.

Queen on Fire, 7 Jul

Surrey HOG are guests at Polesden Lacey for the Queen on Fire open air ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2007 3:52pm PST

Harleys at Petworth, 17 Jun : Harleys R Us - Surrey HOG joins with New Forest Branch for an invited Father's Day bike display at Petworth House (images by Dik, Ian, Bernie, Johnny and Paul Washer. Note: Paul is a professional photographer who kindly supplied shots 49-79 on these pages. You can see more of his work at www.photovertex.com)

Harleys at Petworth, 17 Jun

Harleys R Us - Surrey HOG joins with New Forest Branch for an invited ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2007 9:47am PST

Hauling up the Spinnaker, 10 Jun : Hauling up the Spinnaker - Great ride to Gun Wharf Quays, ground zero for the Spinnaker Tower. Weather was amazing as was the view of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight from the top. Surrey HOG's bravest – curiously all female – walked the glass view point. Fantastic fish lunch and a relaxing ride home - ahhhhhh - what a great way to spend a sunny summer Sunday!

Hauling up the Spinnaker, 10 Jun

Hauling up the Spinnaker - Great ride to Gun Wharf Quays, ground zero ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 5:29am PST

Shepperton Village Fair, 9 Jun : Shepperton Village Fair – Surrey HOG Harleys performed a fantastic sweep through Shepperton Village High Street at the front of the Procession. Sirens wailing and people waving - what a sight! Then we parked up in the arena for half an hour for a static display. A novel feature this year was the Fair Anouncer on the back of the lead bike, commentating for the crowds back in the arena via radio control mike. Absolutely tremendous! Then it was a nice sit down in the beer tent for complimentary drinks and later, burgers and hog roast. It could be you as well next year - we'll be back!

Shepperton Village Fair, 9 Jun

Shepperton Village Fair – Surrey HOG Harleys performed a fantastic s ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2007 10:05am PST

Lord of the Rings, 3 Jun : Lord of the Rings – The weather forecast was bad – heavy rain moving in from the west, and the review of the selected venue for lunch was worse –“A poorly organised, unwelcoming, exploitive pub, tables were sticky and dirty and the food was nothing special”.  In spite of this an enthusiastic and excited group joined Corky at Rykers at 10 to head west with the sun on our backs, to Avebury in the heart of the Wiltshire Downs, the largest known stone ring in the world –even older than Stonehenge. For some it was the first ride with Surrey HOG – for more details you must wait for the magazine!  For others it was the fastest ride with Surrey HOG, well it was a straight duel carriageway at the time and Corky had to check if the Stage 2 1550 conversion was worth it!  In spite of the weather forecast the sun shone all day, the pub gave us Sunday lunch and there was even time to fit in some druid worship if required! A great day out yet again!

Lord of the Rings, 3 Jun

Lord of the Rings – The weather forecast was bad – heavy rain movi ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2007 1:18pm PST

Hoggin' the Woods, 25-28 May : HOG in the Woods - Keith played a blinder with this one! Fantastic 3 night weekend in the very centre of the Ardennes Forest. Days spent tooling around fabulous twisties, evenings spent back at the Hunting Lodge hotel, which we completely took over for the duration. Gourmet food, Belgian beer fountain, high good humour and the very best company. Oh and not to forget the most astounding luck with the weather, which turned only as we exited the Tunnel back in the UK. You can depend on Blighty.

Hoggin' the Woods, 25-28 May

HOG in the Woods - Keith played a blinder with this one! Fantastic 3 n ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2007 12:54pm PST

Palmers go to Rolls Royce, 23 May : Palmers go to Rolls Royce - What a simply perfect day to spend on the bike as we wound our way through the lanes to a superb pub lunch spot – Steve & Ruthie's local – followed by a VIP visit to the Rolls Royce factory at Goodwood. The tour was just fascinating and out front, two internationally recognised quality brands with equally long (100+ year) histories stood side by side. A great sight, a great site and a great day. Thanks Steve and Ruth!

Palmers go to Rolls Royce, 23 May

Palmers go to Rolls Royce - What a simply perfect day to spend on the ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2007 12:29pm PST

Whitstable Oyster Run, 20 May : Whitstable Oyster Run - Nice relaxing ride up the A25, coffee stop in nice country pub, more riding through increasingly tiny Kentish country lanes, then the sunshine, seafood and fish'n'chips in the delightful beach and harbour area at Whitstable. Lovely day!

Whitstable Oyster Run, 20 May

Whitstable Oyster Run - Nice relaxing ride up the A25, coffee stop in ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2007 12:04pm PST

Moules et Frites, 12 May : Moules et Frites - Keith stepped up to the plate for this one after Roger had to rush off to Syria for a 3 month movie shoot. As we rolled off the train in Calais, the grim and rather early start transformed into sunny, dry and beautifully clear conditions that lasted all day - even for the final blast back home in the UK. From Calais Keith took us cross country on winding lanes ending up at great lunch within the old walled city of Boulogne. Then down into the town and back along the coast road through a series of villages for some spectacular views of the bays and beaches of Northern France. Great day out for older and newer riders alike. Good to have some of the 1066 Chapter with us too!

Moules et Frites, 12 May

Moules et Frites - Keith stepped up to the plate for this one after Ro ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2007 1:20am PST

Chocolate Soldier, 5-6 May : Chocolate Soldier - Superb weekend in Bruges organised by Keith. The Motorcycle Loft impressed us all again with its laid back biker-oriented approach and the DJ's playlist on Sat night till late was perfect. Keith's route to Bruges through Ypres was well chosen and the spectacle of the large number of bikes entering the main square in Bruges on Sun was received with the usual admiration by the many tourists. Even better after Roger had moved his bike from between the queue and the horse carriages they were waiting for! The audience was even bigger as a huge band finished its set and we roared out of the square just before 6,000 marathon runners came through. What a sight! Refreshments on the front at Ostend was followed by the spectacle of 50 or so American cruisers - huge iconic cars from the 50s and 60s. It only rained on us Monday as we rode home, but it didn't take the smile off our faces! We've already booked this one again for next year!

Chocolate Soldier, 5-6 May

Chocolate Soldier - Superb weekend in Bruges organised by Keith. The M ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2007 3:18am PST

The Hautboy, 3 May : First Club Night at the Hautboy. Wow! What an amazing turnout! And what a great venue! I think we convinced ourselves that this place is a worthy place for Surrey HOG to meet every first Thursday of the month. Great to see the Surrey Hot Rods there too. Can't wait for the next one!

The Hautboy, 3 May

First Club Night at the Hautboy. Wow! What an amazing turnout! And wha ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 10:39am PST

Palmers go to Goodwood House, 15 Apr : Palmers go to Goodwood - Is it Spring or is it Summer? Glorious Goodwood came very early this year for us! Ruth and Steve lined up a special visit to Goodwood House for Surrey HOG. Lord March gave us special permission to park the bikes in front of the house for a photo shoot - a stunning sight under blue skies and warm sunshine. The ride down was Dave Atkinson's first at the front, ably assisted by Andy, and between them they chose some great country lanes. The Goodwood guide was fantastic and the pub garden lunch spot perfect. A well organised team effort - brilliant!

Palmers go to Goodwood House, 15 Apr

Palmers go to Goodwood - Is it Spring or is it Summer? Glorious Goodwo ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 2:05pm PST

Wheels & Wild Hogs, 6 Apr : Wheels & Wild Hogs - Glorious ride to the amazingly well attended Wheels Day at Aldershot's Rushmore Arena to see 2500 custom vehicles including some great custom and vintage Harleys. Then, for some it was on to the Wild Hogs ride-in event at the Ace Café - girls, chilli, stunt riders and an afternoon's fun in the sun.

Wheels & Wild Hogs, 6 Apr

Wheels & Wild Hogs - Glorious ride to the amazingly well attended Whee ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 1:44pm PST

SOS Party, 31 Mar : Start of Season Party at the Hand in Hand, Box Hill. What a great way to gear ourselves up for the riding season! Lovely relaxed evening of music, chat, wonderful grub and a few drinks – thanks Sharon!

SOS Party, 31 Mar

Start of Season Party at the Hand in Hand, Box Hill. What a great way ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 12:45pm PST

Pioneer Run, 18 Mar : Pioneer Run - The forecast was Arctic winds, sleet and snow. But for those who braved the cold and wet start, it was smiles all round at Rykas when Surrey HOG met up in the sunshine to join two vintage Harleys and 360 other pre-1915 bikes who had registered for the Pioneer Run to Brighton.  We avoided the busy main route used by the veterans and instead Colin led us through the leafy lanes of Surrey directly to the Chalet Truck Stop at Cowfold – the preferred stop for real bikers – to watch the procession of vintage and some not so vintage machinery pass by, while reviving ourselves with hot coffee. Particularly impressive were a group of early 60’s BSA Gold Stars who opened them up for our benefit as they passed.  From there. Steve took over and it was on to Shoreham and then along the coast into Brighton to inspect in detail the survivors of the run from Epsom Downs to Madeira Drive.  In spite of the forecast the weather turned out great and everyone was home safely before the sleet did actually appear late in the day.

Pioneer Run, 18 Mar

Pioneer Run - The forecast was Arctic winds, sleet and snow. But for t ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 11:39am PST

Frosty Breakfast Ride, 11 Mar : So who thought that name up then? 'Cos it wasn't frosty and it wasn't breakfast either! Wonderful start of season ride in absolutely glorious weather. The ride would have been over far too soon at the Devil's Punch Bowl, Gary and his back seat driver, Graham, just kept on going – through village after village until we hit the Smith and Western at Chichester for a superb burger brunch. Great turn-out on a great day for it! Summer's not here yet, but you could have fooled us!

Frosty Breakfast Ride, 11 Mar

So who thought that name up then? 'Cos it wasn't frosty and it wasn't ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2007 5:47am PST

South African Rally, 10 Feb : In Feb, Chapter members Carl and Flo travelled to Johannesburg for the SA Rally. They flew the flag for us and had a great time!

South African Rally, 10 Feb

In Feb, Chapter members Carl and Flo travelled to Johannesburg for the ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2007 3:52am PST