2009 Galleries

Brightona, 11 Oct : We left Rykas with 28 bikes this year, including several newer members, some for the first time. Brighton sea-front was packed as usual, and John Tenner got a good work out on his road king clutch operation. Great to see Guildford Harley-Davidson dealership flying the flag with their own display stand - and the fish and chips get better and better!

Brightona, 11 Oct

We left Rykas with 28 bikes this year, including several newer members ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2009 1:24am PST

RTTW, 10 Oct : Another amazing spectacle and another amazing opportunity for bikers all over the UK to pay their respects to those who have fallen since WWII. Hogsback Chapter started very early in the morning to arrive at Drayton Manor before 9.30. Hogsback Road Crew then rode out with 50 other Marshals ahead of the main ride to cover all the roundabouts, intersections and pedestrian crossings on the 18 mile route to the National Memorial Arboretum. 3,000 bikes rode in the main convoy, with Dave and Sandra flying our Chapter flag in the front section. Many more bikes made their own way to a packed site. The BBC estimated 6,000 people were there and we can believe it. Major General Lamont Kirkland, who had ridden his own Harley-Davidson from Aldershot, gave a short address. The pipers played, and a lone spitfire gave a stunning low level flypast, courtesy of the RAF. This event owes a great deal to Nene Valley Chapter Director Martin Dickinson - and to the thousands of us who responded, raising a huge amount of money in support of the Arboretum. It owes unimaginably more to those whose memory we honoured.

RTTW, 10 Oct

Another amazing spectacle and another amazing opportunity for bikers a ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2009 1:14am PST

Maserati Magnifica, 4 Oct : After finishing the 'dead rock stars' tour in London at midnight on Saturday, some brave souls were up again early on Sunday morning to join Graham for a 9am departure from Rykas for the Maserati Magnifici at Goodwood. On a brilliant sunny autumn morning the first 17 bikes enjoyed a progressive ride on near empty Sussex lanes arriving on time for the rendevous with 10 more bikes ridden by our Sussex based members in the market square at Petworth. We left in good time for a biker's breakfast at Goodwood, sitting on the lawn enjoying the sunshine & chewing the fat, before admiring the impressive display of Maserati, Ducati, Ferrari and other italian machinery, returning home in time for Moto GP and F1 - another great autumn morning.

Maserati Magnifica, 4 Oct

After finishing the 'dead rock stars' tour in London at midnight on Sa ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2009 2:39am PST

Bandits at 9 o'clock, 27 Sep : 26 bikes left Rykas on what was a beautiful late September day, heading for Biggin Hill for breakfast, taking the A25 to Westerham. A change of direction as we arrived at Biggin Hill took us through Downe village, past the home of Charles Darwin, and back towards the famous Battle of Britain airport. A short stop for a group photo with the Spitfire and Hurricane gate guardians and then off to the Spitfire Cafe.Tables had been reserved for us inside and what an impressive site as we parked up along the pavement! Breakfast was fantastic too - with a variation on the Full English to suit every taste - excellent!

Bandits at 9 o'clock, 27 Sep

26 bikes left Rykas on what was a beautiful late September day, headin ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 3:29am PST

Forget Me Not Ride, 20 Sep : Around 40 Hogsback Chapter bikes set off to Godstone Green sporting Forget-Me-Not blue rosettes in support of Catherine and Dave's ride for the Alzheimer's society. After coffee on the green we met Ruth Langsford from ITV's 'This Morning' who was one of the sponsored walkers and were photographed for the local paper. The ride then continued to Squerryes Court, a stately home near Westerham where we parked up on the lawns between the house and lake for a group photo in this idyllic setting before returning to the green to form a static display for the returning walkers. We raised over £200 for our Club Charity. Thanks to all of you who came along and made the day such a success!

Forget Me Not Ride, 20 Sep

Around 40 Hogsback Chapter bikes set off to Godstone Green sporting Fo ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2009 12:27am PST

Faaker See, 10-13 Sep : Veteran Hogsback members Ernst, Vera and Nigel accompanied some newer Chapter members on the spectacular ride to this annual Austrian biker fest at Faaker See. They all met Golly and Cliff down there, who supplied some of the photos. If you are thinking of going, these photos should convince you to make it sooner rather than later! Stunning riding and memorable scenery. It's what you and your Harley were made for!

Faaker See, 10-13 Sep

Veteran Hogsback members Ernst, Vera and Nigel accompanied some newer ...

Updated: Oct 11, 2009 5:57am PST

Brighton Burn Up, 13 Sep : 35 Hogsback bikes turned up at Rykas for Ken's ride to Brighton, but thousands descended on the place, with the road signposted by the many Scooters broken down beside it! Despite the numbers, the traffic flowed remarkably well and bikes were parked everywhere. Madeira Drive was jam packed and seemingly every approach road was as well. There were some fantastic bikes on display and as well as some interesting owners. Lunch, a drink (or two) some tyre kicking, live music, the beach, the sunshine and before you knew it, was time to go home … avoiding the numerous Police speed traps!

Brighton Burn Up, 13 Sep

35 Hogsback bikes turned up at Rykas for Ken's ride to Brighton, but t ...

Updated: Sep 17, 2009 10:24am PST

Weekend in Whitby, 11-13 Sep : We roamed the North Yorkshire Moors; we explored Heartbeat country; we munched on cream teas; we mingled with the goths; we wowed the locals; and we rode the coastal roads around the delightful fishing port of Whitby. And all in the most magnificent weather of the summer! Fantastic weekend with a great crowd - including our very own John Tenner, on his first weekend ride!

Weekend in Whitby, 11-13 Sep

We roamed the North Yorkshire Moors; we explored Heartbeat country; we ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2009 12:02pm PST

Convergence Ride, 6 Sep : What a way to end the season of Inter-Chapter rides! 120 bikes from all 5 Bisley Chapters - including 45 from Hogsback - converged on Newlands Corner before a Surrey Lanes ride to the Bookham Grange, flawlessly marshalled by the awesome Hogsback Road Crew. At the Grange, Bad Influence (Bisley band) played in the background while we all lunched on burgers and beer in the late summer warmth. MitziTV was there for interviews to camera, the £100 iPod first prize in the Charity 3 Card Brag game was won by Ian of 1066 and we raised over £200 for our Charities fund. And the band played on. We think we might do this one again!

Convergence Ride, 6 Sep

What a way to end the season of Inter-Chapter rides! 120 bikes from al ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2009 8:26am PST

Champagne Rally, 28-31 Aug : 15 Hogsback bikes with 25 Chapter members aboard joined 50 French and Belgian bikes for a spectacular series of rides through Champagne villages and up into the Belgian and French Ardennes. Our twin Chapter, Reims, certainly knows its roads! Weather perfect, company convivial, and road crewing once again awesome - a most enjoyable and exciting weekend!

Champagne Rally, 28-31 Aug

15 Hogsback bikes with 25 Chapter members aboard joined 50 French and ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2009 10:57am PST

Wings and Wheels, 30 Aug : On a dry but overcast day, Ken took us on a very pretty ride through leafy lanes arriving at Dunsfold for an air display which was simply awesome. A very pleasant day.

Wings and Wheels, 30 Aug

On a dry but overcast day, Ken took us on a very pretty ride through l ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2009 1:15am PST

Close to the Edge, 23 Aug : Close to the Edge, Down by the River... to a pub close to the edge of the spectacular annual Shoreham Airshow. 28 Hogsback bikes rode through the lanes to a perfectly placed pub garden where we were joined by two more bikes. Our conviviality was interrupted from time to time by the overhead action - especially the awesome Eurofighter doing vertical climbs from 250 feet. Great ride on a perfect riding day - nice one, Roger!

Close to the Edge, 23 Aug

Close to the Edge, Down by the River... to a pub close to the edge of ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2009 11:27am PST

Run Rabbit Run, 16 Aug : Andy's gentle jaunt through country lanes to the Black Rabbit at Arundel for a pleasant lunch in good company. Lovely to see more new members join this 22 bike ride-out on a nice day for it.

Run Rabbit Run, 16 Aug

Andy's gentle jaunt through country lanes to the Black Rabbit at Arund ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2009 11:41am PST

Pasty Run, 14-16 Aug : Relaxed weekend with Gary and Chris and 16 other Chapter members as we visited some of the rare and true delights of North Cornwall. We rode through Polzeath (where, if you live in Surrey, you are bound to meet someone you know on the beach); we mooched around Padstow (better known these days as Padstein); lunched in Port Isaac (where the TV series Doc Martin is shot); and best of all, spent two memorable knights in the Camelot Castle Hotel, hosted by the self-styled World's Greatest Living Artist and his dedicated promoter. And, you know, by all the images on display, you could tell you were in the presence of something quite astonishing. A great weekend!

Pasty Run, 14-16 Aug

Relaxed weekend with Gary and Chris and 16 other Chapter members as we ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2009 8:22am PST

SOFER Rocks! : SOFER 6 - the movie! Here for your enjoyment is our enjoyment - three days packed into 3 fast moving minutes. Enjoy!

SOFER Rocks!

SOFER 6 - the movie! Here for your enjoyment is our enjoyment - three ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2009 9:22am PST

SOFER 6, 7-9 Aug : WOW! What a Rally! Now that's how to chill in the heat of summer with 2,000 HOG friends and 1,400 Harleys. Andy's evening bands were sensational. Vera's Mamma Mia LOH ride was a huge success with lots of Agnethas and Anni-Frids taking part - look out for the coverage in Hog Tales! Norm and Dave's Sat evening buffet t, sponsored by our good friends at Guildford H-D, surpassed last year's high standard and well over 100 Chapter Members were joined by our special guests from our twinned Reims Chapter. Donations from this and the 80 people who entered Steve and Catherine's well organised Poker Run generated over £750 for Hogsback Chapter Charities! Howard and Hedley's merchandising outlet had phenomenal sales all weekend - with all profits going to SOFER. Special thanks to the very many Hogsback volunteers who made this event the most amazing SOFER so far - including Wendy's work in Registration, Ruth's raffle sales, and Sharon's phenomenal Rally ticket coordination, endless smiles and boundless energy. Thanks too, to Carl for organising our Chapter Challenge Team: Nick won the Human Demolition and Amy managed to stay on board the Bucking Bronco for 126 seconds to easily beat a large number of other hopefuls! We now need more space in the dealership to display two more huge cups! Overall, Hogsback came 3rd equals (with 1066), just beaten by Invicta and (surprise, surprise!) Nene Valley - not a bad result out of 9 Chapters who entered! We are all only just getting over it, but already we can't wait for SOFER 7!

SOFER 6, 7-9 Aug

WOW! What a Rally! Now that's how to chill in the heat of summer with ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2009 7:32am PST

Whitstable Oyster Run, 2 Aug : 25 bikes roared into Whitstable High Street - including expat Hogsback member Patrick Munroe, now in residence in Ramsgate: nice to see him again! Oysters, fish & chips, beach, weather were all up to Whitsable's high standards. Ride was an interesting meander through the A, B and C roads of Surrey, Sussex and central Kent. Great to see so many newer members on this ride, as well as old faces. Lovely day.

Whitstable Oyster Run, 2 Aug

25 bikes roared into Whitstable High Street - including expat Hogsback ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2009 4:38pm PST

Iceni Invasion, 25-26 Jul : We came, we saw, we conquered - but only in the nicest possible way of course! Carl and Flo led 50 Hogsback members on 36 bikes, - just outnumbering the local Iceni tribesmen. Great riding and great weekend with our sister Chapter. Carl & Flo did a lot of work for this one - and it showed - backed up with some energetic involvement from Ross and the Iceni crew. Sat evening party at Graham Dacre's marina was most entertaining - complete with boat rides, a fine live blues band, hog roast and a bar that only shut down when we did! Excellent weekend - huge thanks to all involved. Photos by Steve Palmer, Golly Michie, Mick Palmer and Alan & Sue Wise.

Iceni Invasion, 25-26 Jul

We came, we saw, we conquered - but only in the nicest possible way of ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2009 4:28pm PST

Lord of the Rings, 19 Jul : For the third year in succession, the Corks topped and tailed this excellent ride to the Avebury Rings. 6000 years of history in a couple of hours was a great challenge when we got there - but not as much as the memorable lunch. Complete with huffing staff, long delays, and sticky tables, it was all exactly as Corkie advertised - outstanding stuff! What wasn't forecast was the rebate on the food bill due to the shocking service - a welcome contribution to the Chapter charity account - then back on the bikes for a brisk ride home. Marvellous!

Lord of the Rings, 19 Jul

For the third year in succession, the Corks topped and tailed this exc ...

Updated: Jul 20, 2009 1:50pm PST

Holy Harley Hop, 18 Jul : A bit of a damp ride to the Oakdene Cafe where Hogsback Chapter, led by Dave Knight, met up with about 25 Meridian Bikes. The rain held off for much of the ride out through some beautiful Kent countryside and villages, arriving at the venue about 7.30 pm. The band was "very average" and the master of ceremonies seemed to find it hard going with the charity raffle and auctionwith the low turn out, due to the weather,. The BBQ food was excellent though and we're sure we all raised a few bob for their worthy cause. Photos from Alan & Sue Wise.

Holy Harley Hop, 18 Jul

A bit of a damp ride to the Oakdene Cafe where Hogsback Chapter, led b ...

Updated: Aug 03, 2009 1:30am PST

Kruise to Koblenz, 10-13 Jul : Great trip to the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine, well planned and executed by the Palmers. A weekend full of interest, variety and good riding on great roads. Mustard mill tour was hot, atmosphere was chilled, company was warm and weather was dry - a really good weekend!

Kruise to Koblenz, 10-13 Jul

Great trip to the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine, well planned an ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 7:02am PST

Independence Day BBQ, 4 Jul : Late, lazy ride to the dealership was rewarded by a great live band, American Diner, Hogsback ale, some good offers in the dealership and a chinwag in the sun with friends. Lovely way to spend a sunny summer Saturday!

Independence Day BBQ, 4 Jul

Late, lazy ride to the dealership was rewarded by a great live band, A ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 8:34am PST

Thunder on the Lakes, 26-29 Jun : Wow what a weekend ride! First to the Lakes, then onto Hadrian's wall taking in the Kirkstone and Wrynose pass, then a ride back home over the Yorkshire Dales. Over 1,000 miles covered - what a trip!

Thunder on the Lakes, 26-29 Jun

Wow what a weekend ride! First to the Lakes, then onto Hadrian's wall ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2009 4:06pm PST

Battistinis or Bust, 28 Jun : Nice long jaunt down to the legendary Battistini shop in Bournemouth for eye-watering candy of several varieties. Good weather and little traffic. And wasn't that Toby at the services? Hardly recognised him in those shorts ... Photos by Alan and Sue Wise and Steve Waldeck.

Battistinis or Bust, 28 Jun

Nice long jaunt down to the legendary Battistini shop in Bournemouth f ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2009 4:40am PST

Harley Fathers Day, Petworth, 21 Jun : We returned, by special invitation of the National Trust, to display over 30 of our bikes to the adoring public on Fathers Day at Petworth House. Great afternoon with sunshine, BBQ, entertainment and free entry to the House for all Harley participants. National Trust Organiser, Jacky Boyle, told us "As always it was fantastic to see so many brilliant Harleys all together. The feedback we had from our visitors was fantastic (even the people who did not know it was on and had just come to see the House). I hope you all enjoyed it too and if you have any feedback from your members please let me know so we can make it even better next year".

Harley Fathers Day, Petworth, 21 Jun

We returned, by special invitation of the National Trust, to display o ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 11:23am PST

Bikini Bike Wash, 20 Jun : John Tenner was keen to welcome a Bikini Car & Bike Wash Team to the dealership. Something about raising money for the Guildford Heat Basketball Team. Seemed difficult to argue with his logic - specially when it turned out we got a triple helping of smiles: gleaming vehicles, interestingly executed and a £50 contribution from the girls to our own Charity Account!

Bikini Bike Wash, 20 Jun

John Tenner was keen to welcome a Bikini Car & Bike Wash Team to the d ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2009 10:09am PST

Midnight Madness, 20 Jun : Over 30 Hogsback bikes followed Graham up the Kings Road and roared into the City via Buck House, Covent Garden, St Pauls and Tower Bridge. We saw the sights and the sights saw us. We finished up at a fantastic Turkish restaurant right next to the London Eye - a great night and an unexpected spectacle for the Covent Garden crowds. Outstanding!

Midnight Madness, 20 Jun

Over 30 Hogsback bikes followed Graham up the Kings Road and roared in ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 8:13am PST

Sammy Millers, 14 Jun : Nice ride to the Sammy Miller Museum with Norm leading. To end the day a ride around the lanes to a pub to end a great day out. Great stuff.

Sammy Millers, 14 Jun

Nice ride to the Sammy Miller Museum with Norm leading. To end the day ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 12:17pm PST

Frisky French Frolics, 12-14 Jun : The best way to invade France is to find a quiet little town on the banks of the Seine and sneak up on them in a surprise attack. Unfortunately we had a load of Harleys and the Hogsback Chapter so they were ready for us. Roger took the coastal path through Wimereux towards Normandy in glorious sunshine picking up Dave, Tina, Dell and Wendy on the way as they could not wait to get at the Moules and Frites and stayed in France the previous night. Lunch at Abbeville in the square was followed by more of the French countryside until we reached Caudebec-En-Caux, our base for the next two days. We left for Rouen the next morning and went the long way round by taking the ferry across the river and ridng down the Seine until a convenient bridge brought us back. After lunch it was down to the Legend 76 Dealership who made us very welcome. A suitable table was found by the River that night before the call of the bars beckoned. Here lies a cautionary tale If you insist on turning the music up in the bar and start dancing in the streets the locals fight back and yours truly was mortally wounded by a clothes peg thrown from the 3rd floor by a French non-music lover. The ride was always intended to be laid back with enough riding to be fun and with plenty of time for relaxing and filling our faces in the way only Harley owners can, and that is exactly what we did - Andy England.

Frisky French Frolics, 12-14 Jun

The best way to invade France is to find a quiet little town on the ba ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 11:44am PST

Shepperton Village Fair and Procession, 13 Jun : 12 Hogsback bikes were joined by 12 more from the Iceni Chapter to lead a big procession through Shepperton High Street. An estimated 8,000 people attended the Fair and many came over to see the bikes and chat to us after we rode into the Arena for a 30 minute static display. Several of us were interviewed on live Brooklands FM radio and the sunshine and crowds made this a great event for us. Excellent day out.

Shepperton Village Fair and Procession, 13 Jun

12 Hogsback bikes were joined by 12 more from the Iceni Chapter to lea ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 6:04am PST

Roger plays Newmarket, 6 Jun : What started out as a damp miserable morning turned into a nice little winner. It was odds on favourite that the weather would improve but the intrepid three members left the dealership replete in waterproof gear in the hope that we would find sun somewhere on route. It was at the 'Silver Bull Cafe' on the A10 that we met up with another four and had a hearty full English breakfast. Things were brightening up, and from then on we were bathed in sunshine for the rest of the day. At Black Bear HD in Newmarket we met with another two before heading off to the Harley Monument in Littleport about 30 minutes away. The pictures tell the story. A quick stop at the local canal side pub and we were on our way home. A good result.

Roger plays Newmarket, 6 Jun

What started out as a damp miserable morning turned into a nice little ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 11:54pm PST

Air Ambulance Day at Dunsfold, 31 May : Estee led a great ride on a fabulous day to Dunsfold air field. Close on 40 Hogsback bikes roared into the airfield to help Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulances raise money for further flying time. It costs over £4,500 per day to keep them flying and we were very pleased to be able to help ahead of the Bisley Rally - from which the Air Ambulances also benefit. Then it was off to a local hostelry for refreshments via lanes that only Norm can find. Lovely day! Great photos, Norm!

Air Ambulance Day at Dunsfold, 31 May

Estee led a great ride on a fabulous day to Dunsfold air field. Close ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 3:01am PST

Corfe Castle Cruise, 24 May : Glorious day for a long cruise through the countryside, though some heavy traffic required a little filtering on the way down. Lovely clear run on the way back. It was such a nice day that Yeovil-based members Linda and Bernie left home at 6.30am to ride right across the country to Rykas in time for the departure! Outstanding! The photos are from them.

Corfe Castle Cruise, 24 May

Glorious day for a long cruise through the countryside, though some he ...

Updated: May 24, 2009 4:01pm PST

Hauling up the Spinnaker, 10 May : With the sun shining, 21 Harleys left the Guildford Dealership for the South Coast. Using as many back roads as possible we cruised down to Portsmouth. Free parking and easy access to the Spinnaker Tower, along with plenty of good food made the day really enjoyable.

Hauling up the Spinnaker, 10 May

With the sun shining, 21 Harleys left the Guildford Dealership for the ...

Updated: May 22, 2009 1:21am PST

St Tropez, 7-10 May : Norm and Gwen went down to the St Tropez Rally with a group from Hogsback Chapter - where they met several others as you will see from their photo record. By all accounts it was a fantastic ride and rally - food for thought for even more of us in 2010!

St Tropez, 7-10 May

Norm and Gwen went down to the St Tropez Rally with a group from Hogs ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 12:51am PST

Chocolate Soldier, 2-4 May : Fabulous 3 days mooching through Belgium, munching on chocolate, masticating on mussels and chips, marvelling at the unique Motocylcle Loft Motel and generally having a great time. The weather was very kind to us and 18 Hogsback bikes did the usual awesome entrance to Bruges central square, as well as taking in the sea air over an ice cream at Ostende and cruising down wonderful coast on tbhe return leg. Great ride, Keith!

Chocolate Soldier, 2-4 May

Fabulous 3 days mooching through Belgium, munching on chocolate, masti ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2009 12:05am PST

Hunting the dragon, 26 Apr : After a damp start the skies cleared and 25 Harleys arrived at GH-D for the joint ride-out with TV Chapter. Short ride to Newlands Corner for a quick coffee and bacon roll while we waited for the boys and girls from Slough. Then over 50 Harleys set off together from Newlands Corner making our way along the A25 towards Westerham. Nice to see several new Hogsback riders among the group, each carefully looked after to ensure they got the full enjoyment and feeling of riding and being part of a group. Live music along with good food where waiting for us at the George & Dragon. Oh and a few sports type vehicles on display, in fantastic condition. Parking was tight - 9 is the new 3 in 'point- turning'! A great atmosphere with new friends made from both Chapters.

Hunting the dragon, 26 Apr

After a damp start the skies cleared and 25 Harleys arrived at GH-D fo ...

Updated: May 22, 2009 1:06am PST

Past & Present Ride, 19 Apr : Gary led loads of bikes on a glorious Sunday and made for the London Mototcycle Museum for a gander at our glorious past and a hog roast special. What a great day! Images from Chapter Photographers Ian Thoburn and Norman Mann

Past & Present Ride, 19 Apr

Gary led loads of bikes on a glorious Sunday and made for the London M ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 7:32am PST

Wheels Day, 10 Apr : This ride may have been cancelled due to rain, but it didn't stop Chapter Photographer Ian Thoburn riding down to get these pictures so we can see what the rest of us missed. Thanks Ian!

Wheels Day, 10 Apr

This ride may have been cancelled due to rain, but it didn't stop Chap ...

Updated: Apr 16, 2009 3:50am PST

1066 Convergence ride, 5 Apr : A great idea for getting to know our fellow Chapters, this was the first of five planned convergence rides in 2009, each organised by one of the five Bisley Chapters. This month it was the turn of 1066. Nice ride through the lanes to Pease Pottage for the convergence, then a superb ride through the Sussex Weald to the Kings Head in North Chailey. Mass ride was well recced and managed by 1066, though perhaps a little long, given the ride to the convergence point by many of the riders. Our turn is in September - and we are planning a corker! Pictures and video by Cliff and Golly - check out Golly's video on how to be dropped off!

1066 Convergence ride, 5 Apr

A great idea for getting to know our fellow Chapters, this was the fir ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 11:57am PST

SOS Club Night Special, 4 Apr : This is the kind of chilled event for which Hogsback Chapter has a well-deserved reputation. Chapter members piled in for fried chicken in a basket, some great music from the multi-talented Neil Mack and a fine evening of laughter and chat. A superb opportunity for members new and old to get to know each other ahead of a much anticipated riding season. Fantastic evening - Chapter thanks to organisers Howard, Sharon and Andy. Also to Roger and Tracy for organising the raffle, which raised nearly £200 for our Chapter Charities, and to the dealership for their generous donation of the raffle prizes. Photos by Chapter Photographers Norman Mann and Ian Thoburn.

SOS Club Night Special, 4 Apr

This is the kind of chilled event for which Hogsback Chapter has a wel ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2009 4:39am PST

LOH Luscious Lunch, 15 Mar : Spring continued to blossom for Ruth's inaugural Ladies of Harley ride to a delightful beachside restaurant for a great lunch overlooking the sea at East Preston. Nicely paced ride through picturesque contryside, excellently road crewed by Catherine at the front in support of Ruth navigating, with tailenders Steve Cork and Steve Palmer. Lovely day!

LOH Luscious Lunch, 15 Mar

Spring continued to blossom for Ruth's inaugural Ladies of Harley ride ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2009 3:42pm PST

Dealership Grand Opening: Ride-out Day, 8 Mar : Following bacon rolls courtesy of the dealership, Dik led 28 bikes through the Surrey lanes in glorious sunshine to the Old Mill at Elstead. Lovely ride with many new members - a taste of things to come.

Dealership Grand Opening: Ride-out Day, 8 Mar

Following bacon rolls courtesy of the dealership, Dik led 28 bikes thr ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2009 5:31am PST

Dealership Grand Opening: Public Day, 7 Mar : 2000 people and almost as many bikes descended on the dealership in early Spring sunshine that lasted nearly all day. The free hog roast from the 50's American Diner, the live music, hot rod or two and the huge Chapter ride-ins from surrounding HOG Chapters as well as visits from a welter of other motorcycle clubs all combined to create a vibrant and very successful day. Most of all, the people created an atmosphere that truly conveyed wholehearted Harley fun. Hogsback Chapter were there in force to witness the Charity presentations with the Mayor and Mayoress of Godalming officiating, followed by the Chapter photograph. An amazingly successful day that properly established the dealership as the 'Home of the Hogsback Chapter'.

Dealership Grand Opening: Public Day, 7 Mar

2000 people and almost as many bikes descended on the dealership in ea ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2009 7:26am PST

Dealership Grand Opening: VIP Evening, 6 Mar : Special invitations went to the whole Hogsback Chapter - now doubled in size since the dealership opened its doors six months ago last Sep. And what an evening! The bubbly and beer flowed all evening and the Chapter was honoured by the presence and kind words of owners Graham and Russ Dacre and host DP John Tenner. Marjorie Rae from HOG UK presented the Chapter with a special certificate recognising our origins in Oct 1991 as one of the oldest Chapters in the country - albeit now with the coolest name! A great evening that we have looked forward to for a very long time and which, on the night, exceeded even our high expectations!

Dealership Grand Opening: VIP Evening, 6 Mar

Special invitations went to the whole Hogsback Chapter - now doubled i ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 3:47pm PST

Breakfast Ride to Goodwood, 1 Mar : Excellent turnout with 17 bikes and lots of new members. Good ride down, led by Graham but very cold. The new members got a nice buzz from a biggish group and many enjoyed a full English in a great setting.

Breakfast Ride to Goodwood, 1 Mar

Excellent turnout with 17 bikes and lots of new members. Good ride dow ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 3:27pm PST

Coventry Custom Exhibition, 10 Jan : Ian continues: "Well it seemed logical on the away back from Manchester to drop into Coventry Museum of Transport where they were having a exhibition of custom bikes. From the likes of Destinys Cycles (the first time so many of Vic and Lynns bikes have been in one place), Hawg Heaven (the hairy bikers' bikes) and the Trike Shop. The Exhibition is on until the 24 Jan and includes entrance to the rest of the rather fine museum, which also includes Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC, as well as Ted Simons Triumph (Jupiters Travels). The exhibition bikes are impressive and the museum is a good visit in its own right. Details from http://www.transport-museum.com/news/detail/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=79. Despite the bad weather we still found time to find the Triumph Factory Memorial (not as good as the Harley one in Littleport.)" The Chapter will be visiting Littleport later in July (Iceni Invasion). Thanks for the pics and report, Ian!

Coventry Custom Exhibition, 10 Jan

Ian continues: "Well it seemed logical on the away back from Mancheste ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2009 8:12am PST

Manchester Bike Show, 10 Jan : Ian has been far afield with his camera already this year. First to the Manchester Bike Show to get a biking fix. He reports "After circumventing Manchester central several times we found the venue. Not unlike a cross between Alexandra Palace and Earlscourt. A little spartan in places, but a cracking stand by Harley-Davidson and with many of the Mad Hatters there who could not believe someone had gone up from Surrey - albeit in a car! Paintwork seemed to be a major theme at this show."

Manchester Bike Show, 10 Jan

Ian has been far afield with his camera already this year. First to th ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2009 7:47am PST