Bike For Sale! Having upgraded to a Thunderbird Sport, Jackie's Legend is now up for sale. Details are:

Triumph Legend TT 1999.
Red and silver.
19,000 miles.
One lady owner from new.
Very good condition, garaged.

Well loved machine; it has been well looked after, mostly used during summer months. Come and have a look for yourself!

£2650 Contact: Jaxs 07790 278262

After a trip to Carl Rosner's and a ride on the new Tiger, Gary has done a deal and chopped in his old Tiger for... an old Tiger (a brand new 2006 one). Suffice it to say he didn't get on with the 2007 model and he was last seen in the car park of the Pied Bull adjusting the rear suspension to its softest setting.

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Plans are afoot for a return to the Nürburgring but this year it will be in July and the trip will take in the TOMC Germany Sommertreffen on 7 - 9 July.

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The Bexley TOMCC AGM took place on Tuesday 27th February. Key items were: Ian Pocock was voted in as Vice-Chairman, the post having been vacant since Tom Burnett died; Lee Adie agreed to edit the Kickstart newsletter on an ad-hoc basis (when some content is provided); a new award was instigated, to be given at the next AGM to the club member who has participated most in activities throughout the year (including attending weekly meetings on an actual Triumph!); next year's AGM will move forward to March.
The following summary of the Runs in 2006 was given by Janneane Drew: Janneane and Barry would like to thank all those who supported the club runs last year and hope that everyone enjoyed the various different types of runs available. Thanks go to Garry for organising the summer evening Old Bikes run to the White Horse in Sundridge. A very good gathering and good weather made for much merriment at journey's end. The route took us through the wilds of Kent around some very narrow lanes but we all made it safe and sound. Thanks also to Dave for organising the Pioneer Run, the first of the year I believe. The May Day run was a bit of a non starter because of the wet weather but well done for those who carried on regardless. Most people made it down a bit later in the day. We had a good show for the Faversham brewery trip which took in the towns classic car and bike show at the same time. Weather was a bit grey but held off until the journey home. Good support also for another evening run to the Mighty South London BBQ although we did have a breakdown on the way. We eventually all made it for some good food and beer and good selection of bikes on display. In July we had the Rally Run to Ide Hill. Evidently those that stayed behind got rather wet while those of us on the run stayed dry until arriving at the Pied Bull where we were able to take shelter and have a we dram. This proved very popular again with at least 40 bikes taking part. We will be looking at separating the run into four groups in 2007 for safety reasons and will be looking for volunteers to help with leading and tail ending small groups. Please let Barry know if you can help out.
We had a very successful run and show stand at the West Kent Classic Show in August at Aylesford, near Maidstone. The run takes place on the Saturday and the show on Sunday. Many old and unusual bikes to look at and a good number from abroad. Bookings for the 2007 show need to be in by mid June. See website for details. Brooklands held a Bike Bonanza show in September which had some very famous bikes and riders speeding round a small circuit and also doing the hill climb. We had a nice detour on route across Epsom Downs and back again! For the old bikes we had a run to the cider and apple festival at Maidstone Rural Life Museum and to finish of we had a run to the Ogri café. I believe this was the run where a puncture proved to be a bit of a problem for Andy who had to do an about turn. Photos from some of the runs are on the website. Why not come along for the ride this year and see where you end up!