Matlock bath 10-10-10

We (Ashley & Me) set off out approx 8.20am bound for a meet up with Phil who we went to the Ace Cafe with the other week.
Weather was very misty but warm, so after stopping for fuel & to get some money out of the cash point we were set for the ride down to Matlock Bath.
A nice ride down to Matlock Bath via Chesterfield & pointed out to Ashley the Crooked Spire on the church there.
It was a little cooler at our destination M/Bath but the Sun soon came out to warm things up. First thing was a drink while we waited for Phil to arrive, Phil arrive approx 9.50am so straight into the local cafe for 3 Big Breakfasts, Yes they were filling Very Filling. We had a good old chat then a wonder around and took a few snaps of some bikes ( see below ), we all headed off back over to Claycross to the Stratstone Motorcycle dealer had another drink a look at the bikes and then headed off home, 103 miles covered today, a bit windy on the way back also.
When we got back home, changed & bike on the Paddock Stand and finish off cleaning the bits i missed the other week.....she looks new again..

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An ACE DAY OUT

Had a 'ACE DAY' OUT yesterday, a treat for my birthday which is now today.
Ashley & me set out from home at 6.48am & headed down the M18/A1 on route to Brampton Hut A1/A14 interchange where we were to meet up with John Lewis and my mate Phil. Ashley & me arrived at about 8.25am (106 miles not bad going) once inside Mcdonalds & hands round a hot cuppa tea to bring the fingers back life (Yes it was a very cool ride down).
Phil & then John turned up, we had a good old natter & a few more beverages, took a few photos then Ashley, me & Phil headed for the Ace Cafe London, John was off over to Cambridge to see some friends of his.
After getting petrol in Stevenage at a Tesco ( bit of a Joke there it was )we soon got down to the A406 North Circular and Bingo within 10 Min's we arrived at our destination The Ace Cafe.
This place has got alot of history behind it dating back to the 1930's Rockers & Mods etc.
We spent 2 hours here having a drink & a bite to eat, take some photo's & buy some bits & bobs (it would be Rude not too you know ).
Back on the A406 & Hell was it busy back to the M1, once back on the Motorway & heading North we came off at J 9 and rode the A5 up through Dunstable, Milton Keynes & up to Towcester were we stopped at the Harley D dealer for a look around then grabbed some fuel and another cuppa before continuing back up the A5 to J 20 M1 via Crick.
Very windy on the way back but made good progress and arrived back home approx 18.53hrs, covered 348 miles in total, the bike will soon be due its 6000 mile service..
Click the photo below & it will take you to Picasa for all the photos of the day.

2010-09-25

Sunday 12-09-2010

Had a trip to Sherburn cafe today, my youngest off spring Ashley (19) went with me, we met up with my mates cousin Kieth at J&S in Doncaster then set off.
Weather was great but a wee bit windy today.
Had a good look around the bikes and a chat with a few people before setting off back for home.
Looking forward to next Saturday 18th Sept 2010, Tony Doc & me are meeting up with my mate Phil from Lichfield at Mallory Park for Triumph Live, should be a good day out.