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Reps Rambling……………..<br />
Page 2<br />
Hi all,<br />
Whilst I’m sure we have all seen some really dreary summers in the past, I’m sure most<br />
of you will agree that there’s not been one for a very long time, if ever perhaps, that’s<br />
been so dire that it’s had such a devastating impact on our riding. Every UK main event so<br />
far this year has been blighted by rain to some extent and its not so much a matter of<br />
looking at the weather reports to see if there’s likely to be a decent day over a weekend,<br />
more trying to spot a dry window of a few hours to get out in the dry. Even then you can<br />
get caught out! It’s rather sad when the best front (weather pun…geddit…sad but the best I can<br />
manage!) people can put on it is saying to me ‘…at least its doing wonders for my wet<br />
weather riding!’<br />
So far I think only the International in Sweden was completely dry but even then I think<br />
some that had further to get home once back in the UK still got wet! Talking of Sweden,<br />
I think all the large group of crusaders who were able to go will tell you what a good<br />
event it was. See report on page 4234.<br />
Next june will see the inaugural Finnish Rally which will surely be one not to miss. There’s<br />
a full itinerary suggested on page 2324 but if you fancy sorting your own plans to meet us<br />
there, that could be a great adventure too. I think its going to be THE event for many<br />
years and who’s been to Finland on their bike anyway I’d urge you all to have a good<br />
think about the trip – I booked my time off for it when I arrived back at work after<br />
Sweden.<br />
Looking not quite so far forward, Sunday coming is the legendary C19 BBQ at Mersea. I<br />
won’t even think about the weather, just save to say that the usual set-up will be in place;<br />
bring your own meat, tofu etc and soft drinks. T, coffee, rolls salad etc will be laid on.<br />
Hopefully not on rafts!<br />
All we can hope for is that maybe the summer is a bit on the drag…… like me finding time<br />
to compile Seax….. and it turns up eventually!<br />
Anyway, that’s plenty from me for now although I’ve compiled a little account of my<br />
anguish before the Swedish trip just to make you all feel better.<br />
I hope you enjoy reading/viewing this edition. I’ve set aside a day to get it done and as a<br />
guide, its taken about 6 hours to put together and then printing/collating time on top –<br />
which is the easy bit. If you’re out there and fancy giving it a go, your Club could really<br />
do with you!<br />
Ride safe and I look forward to seeing you all out and about soon,<br />
Chas Centre Rep.
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