REOC News 2009

November 30th 2009

Calling all Bristol area members

To all Bristol area members who would like to attend the local branch meeting please note that the Branch is changing the day and venue of their monthly meeting and hope that this will suit more members and encourage them to attend.

Please be aware that branch secretaries are not provided with membership details and therefore are unable to contact members within the branch area, this may be especially relevant to new members who may feel that they should be contacted, the branch welcomes anyone with an interest in Royal Enfields and look forward to meeting you.

Andy Ward (2950)
Bristol Branch Secretary

November 22nd 2009

Small Ads

Listening to members requests the club re designed the website earlier this year and now it keeps the members menu in place when visiting the pages available to the public.

Following a recent request for a place to buy and sell items we are proud to present a Small Ads section in the members area.

Selling?

So don't stub your toe or choke on the dust collecting on your trunnions, place an advertisement in the for sale section and you never know you may find something to replace them with.

Wanting?

Should you have an item you have been searching for then place an advert in the wanted section. In not time you too could be nursing a stubbed toe while admiring the dust collecting on your new found item.

October 31st 2009

Remembrance Sunday 8th November

Join John Dyke in a run to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford for Remembrance Sunday.

October 27th 2009

Did you know Enfield made cars?

John Bowell introduces us to the Light Cars produced by Enfield in 1914. There are pictures of his Autolette and an article from 1914 justifying minor changes as a feature. How times have changed.

October 21st 2009

Why we do it

In the left side menu a new set of articles have been started describing why we members enjoy our Royal Enfields. I hope they prove both interesting and entertaining to those with and without a Royal Enfield motorcycle and hopefully encourage more people to join the club. If you are a member and would like to share how and why you got to enjoy being a Royal Enfield rider or member drop the Webmaster a line.

October 20th 2009

5,504 miles on a 350 Bullet

We all enjoy a journey, some of us travel great distances on our Royal Enfields and other types of motorcycle. What about driving 5,504 miles across Southern Australia on a 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet?

October 11th 2009

Branch secretary listing

A PDF document containing branches and contacts is availabe for download as it appears in the membership pack in the members area. For those who are not members you can still find your local club on the Branches pages.

October 4th 2009

The last rally of the year

Come along to celebrate the close to another year of Royal Enfield Rallies. It will be held on October 9th to the 11th in Bidford-On-Avon. Visit the 2009 Rallies page for details.
Note: This was advertised with the correct post code but the wrong town name so check to make sure you have the correct details.

September 22nd 2009

Terot club France

The Terot club in France is holding an auction and show September 27th. It will be held in Ballancourt sur Essonne south of Paris it promises to be an interesting day out. See the Newsletter for information about the event or visit the club's website

September 3rd 2009

Hertfordshire branch meetings

The Hertfordshire branch now meet on the first Tuesday of month at 7:30 pm in The Woodman Pub. Full details if you wish to join them can be found on the Branches South page.

September 3rd 2009

New branch contact for The Fens

Frank Roberts is the new branch contact for The Fens branch in Cambridgeshire. If you wish to join them at a branch meeting or a run out on the bike Frank's details are available on the Branches South page.

September 2nd 2009

32nd Annual General Meeting

The 32nd AGM will be held on October 3rd.
If you are an REOC member come along and make your important contribution to the club, meet other club members and enjoy a buffet lunch.
Details are in your copy of THE GUN and the AGM reports page in the members area.

September 2nd 2009

October FEST rally

Visit the rallies page in the members area for details of the October FEST rally in Warwickshire. Click the Oct link at the top of the rallies list to go straight to the rally details.

August 18th 2009

International Rally 2009 photos

Bernd Schueler has generously sent in some photos recording his trip to the International rally for 2009 held in Ancaster Lincolnshire. Enjoy the excellent photography and memories of an eventful trip.

August 12th 2009

Hilbert's International rally album

Hilbert Bakker has put together an album of photos from the International rally 2009.
While you are there why not visit the rest of the site.

August 9th 2009

The updated web site

The web site has been updated and the changes bring improved accessibility which will be taken further over time so people of most abilities can enjoy visiting the Royal Enfield Owners Club.

The updates are more than cosmetic and have been developed to help improve your experience of visiting the site.

The updates include:

• A centralised page within your browser
• Stronger members page security
• Member menus are viewable throughout a visit
• The layout is consistent when the page is scaled
• Improved accessibility using cascading style sheets
• Content can be read without the style sheet
• A more consistent presentation of content
• It is easier to manage and update; I am really chuffed about this one!
• A fresher look to the site
• Browser support for Internet Explorer and Firefox

So enjoy the site and if you wish drop me a line and let me know what you think.

Regards,
Carl Cope
Webmaster

July 7th 2009

The SLO Classic Motorcycle Show

The Central Coast Classic Motorcylce Club of San Luis Obispo, CA is having a classic bike rally in October this year. It is expected to be the biggest rally of its kind on the west coast this year. Please check out the flyer on the website.

July 7th 2009

Morris Lubricants

Club members can benefit from a discount for lubricants from Morris Lubricants. Using a code found on the page members can order discounted lubricants and get technical advice by telephone. Login and find the link under the Discounts menu.

 

May 26th 2009

Powers the Pot rally

August 21st-23rd Clonmel Co Tipperary Eire.
Contact John Nicholls thatboyinkerry@hotmail.com or Info@powersthepot.net

Note: This is not an oficial REOC event.

May 10th 2009

Really useful links

To links have been added to the new really useful list on the links page. The askMID link allows you to ensure your vehicle is on the insurance database and the Directgov link is packed full of information explaining how to tax your vehicle, what is an MOT and how to SORN your vehicle and much more.

May 5th 2009

NW Midlands branch change of address

The branch has moved to a new address for their meetings. Visit the Midlands branches page to find out more.

April 28th 2009

The Show With Go - June 21st

The Barnsley Bikers Club is holding the Barnsley Motorcycle Festival on June 21st and advertise “An exciting event to show and ride your motorcycle at the race circuit in Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Open to Vintage, Classic and Modern motorcycles. This provides fantastic nostalgic entertainment for the crowds of spectators and great fun for the riders. The spectators get to see, hear and smell the bikes as they lap and the riders have the fun of riding round the twisty, challenging circuit on their cherished machine.”

April 10th 2009

Exhibit your bike at the International Rally

Follow the icon then download and complete the entry form from the Rallies page in the members area if you or your club colleagues want to exhibit their Royal Enfield at the International Rally to be held in Lincolnshire this year. Why not print off some forms and take them to your next club meeting for those without web access.

April 7th 2009

Solent branch change venue

Join the Solent branch at their new venue at the Limes Hotel. The new address details can be viewed on the Southern England branches page.

April 4th 2009

Norfolk changes venue

The Norfolk branch have changed there venue for meetings to the Elm Farm Country House. The new address and contact details are available from the Norfolk branch page.

February 13th 2009

Lincolnshire branch venue

The Lincolnshire branch have changed there venue for meetings to the Abbey Lodge. The new address is available from the Midlands branches page

February 11th 2009

2009 Rallies

Apologies for the delay in publishing the rallies page for 2009. Visit the rallies link in the Members section for the dates and venues for this years rallies.

February 3rd 2009

Llandow Classics offer free membership

Llandow Classics is now offering free Club membership when you buy a new Royal Enfield. Visit the dealers list to get Llandow Classics contact details and web site link.

January 13th 2009

Racing Indian Enfields

Join the debate about racing Indian built Enfields, for or against there are two forums to add your views by visiting the Hitchcock‘s Motorcycles Notice Board and the VMCC Historic Racing message board.

January 19th 2009

Faster photos for the Editors Choice

The photo browser for the pictures in editors choice now views low resolution pictures, this means it takes less time to browse to find a photo you wish to view full size by clicking the picture.

January 12th 2009

12th Engineerium Run

12th British Engineerium Classic Motorcycle Charity Run Sunday 26th April 2009 from 9.00am - 3.00pm Blatchington Mill School, Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7BW Entries via: www.engrun.supanet.com Organisers: Rotary Club of Hove

January 12th 2008

King‘s Road 2009

Once again our annual King‘s Road Royal Enfield rally on July 11th and 12th will gather bikes and drivers from all over Finland and neighbouring countries! Join us for a relaxed and informal get-together in the beautiful Finnish countryside in western Finland.

January 12th 2009

New Lincolnshire branch contact

To find out more about the Lincolnshire branch contact Mike Welford via the Midlands branch page