AUGUST 2012 NO. 203

www.hrc1.orgOFFICIALSSecretary : Fiona Husband 01306 712317Email contributions : fiona@hrc1.orgChairman : Ian McCullochEditor : Dick Husband 01403 257094Trials : Mike Husband : 01403 257626 mike@hrc1.orgTeam Manager: Adrian Holloway 07964 179711Site Officers: Mannings Heath- Ian McCulloch 01403 263667: Northlands-Mike Husband 01403 257626, Rome- Tim Husband 01306 712317 : WallisWood- John Charman 01403 786441

HR EVENTS

AUGUSTSUN 5 HR CLUB TRIAL – Mannings Heath Team IndiansSUN 12 REDHILL & REIGATE GROUP TRIALSUN 19 PRACTICE DAY – HalnakerSUN 26 BOGNOR CLUB TRIAL – Harting

SEPTEMBERSUN 2 HR CLUB TRIAL – Rome Woods, Team CossacksSUN 9 BOGNOR GROUP TRIAL – Steep MarchSUN 16 PRACTICE DAY – HalnakerSUN 23 BOGNOR CLUB TRIAL – Headdown

OCTOBERSUN 7 HR CLUB TRIAL – Northlands Team LaverdosWED 10 HR COMMITTEE MEETING – Six Bells, Newdigate 8 pm

NEWS AND COMMENT

This issue is not scheduled – it’s an extra because we are concernedthat support for club events is not what we hope for, maybe it’s theresult of the weather, the money supply, the lack of interest in theextra events we try to lay on or that the bi-monthly news was notkeeping you updated late enough for your memory!Since May we have flopped! Attendances at Dinner 22, WalliswoodTrial 13, Practice Event 7, Mountain Bike Ride 7, Working Party 2 andMotorcycle ride out 5. Poor attendance at Trials loses money afterAMCA costs.

Now it’s up to you to TELL US what you want by e email or atsigning on.

HR COSTSIf we do a monthly Newsletter post is £6 pa and print about the same

– that’s the membership fee gone, but we have other basic items tocover – stationery, punch cards, affiliation fees, wear and tear on kitetc. At the next Committee Meeting we will have to decide on whatto increase to keep the club in the excellent financial state it is in.Membership fee £12, Trials Entry fee currently £12 adult and £8schoolboy, Practice Trial fee £10. Once again we seek your opinionsTELL US YOURS – IF YOU DON’T YOU’RE CONTENT EITHER WAY!

RAFFLE PRIZESThe caravan holds 3 prizes unclaimed at camping weekend, they arefor Adrian Beech, Les Castle and John Charman, if not they will beraffled again or drunk!

ON THE NEWSLETTEROne Club that still has a printed version gets members to collect theircopy at the next event, those not collected are then posted. It meansa delay of a couple of weeks but would result in significant savings –and results will already be on the website.

THE REVERSE TRIAL – CONCLUSIONS? 5TH AugustThis was an idea by Mike which Ian agreed to run, needless to sayMike went to do an event elsewhere and left us with the finer pointslike how to organise! Most riders I spoke to thought it was a goodidea providing 20 sections ridden twice but there were many BUTS!Problems with later entries, getting those impatient early finishers

away. Setting out : the gates need to be visible both directions,begins and ends and punch location sorted, and card control …….Good job Elaine stepped in to sort out who had what.How did they get on, I asked Ian J once lap 3 was under way – chaotiche said …. One rider started at section 10 and still did the section fromthe last route, another didn’t find a begins and started in the middleetc etc. I think we’ll try again but clear instructions will be needed forthe marking team, the riders and start and finish times. A longdiscussion on this topic is assured at the next Committee Meeting.Tom H said that a Hants club always ran their club trials this way, theyhad no markers stapled to trees, begins and ends were reversible onwires, but he did say entries were low and admitted that if a rider wascoming the other way in a section you just waited for him to finish.

My conclusions (at this point) are :· Set up – Combine with a one route trial and no markers

behind trees· Begins/Ends – Different colour flags, no signs· Punches moved in break by team· Time limits – Laps 1 & 2 Start 10 am – Finish 12.30· Time limits – Laps 3 & 4 Start 1 pm – Finish 3.30 pm

At finish times the course is closed and scores will have any sectionnot ridden taken as 5. I bet that starts an argument!

REVERSE REPORT Mannings Heath, 5th August 2012The Indian Team had a job on their hands setting this one out soanticipating foul weather they marked it easy particularly the blueroute with a halfway score of 10. The Indians comprise the mostexperienced riders, Chairman Ian, Brian B, Eric S, Paul B and Ian J –but Ian No. 1 got worried when a thunder clap at 9.15 only heraldeda minor shower, from then on and all day the course was dry, only thevans slipped attempting the main track.

A different story as riders arrived; rain, hail as big as tennis balls!,buckets filling in 2 minutes, flooded roads. Jackie A had taken a videoto show me, it lasted 20 seconds – Oh! She says the battery ran out.Instructions for the event were displayed at signing on, it wasobviously inadequate as it led to many queries, especially from JohnY and Kevin M who enjoyed winding me up and concluded - it’s thesame difference then. Duncan Archer made a comeback after a yearor two but his newish Gas Gas was boiling over and he only did one

section then 3 laps running round with his lad, reminding him hewasn’t a member he reckons his entry will pay for it – 3 months of theyear left so that’s OK.

Ian J had taken a 1947 Ariel from his ancient collection but couldn’tride as the tank was leaking – it was very rattley but that’s how helikes them. Adrian and Mick D commented “that bike reminds me ofyou Dick” – “it’s very old, noisy, smokes a lot and leaks!”. On hearingthat Ian Mac said we’ll call you Ariel now! The team went out and putthe punches on the other end of the sections when required – Iwonder how the bloke going the other way managed. Nigel and Elainecollected the two cans of petrol they’d left behind at the campingweekend, it may have been well stale but the bikes went OK. Adrian’sshoulder problem allowed him to ride, he only ventured on yellows soended up equalling ITMA (John Y).

Whites had a good entry with Steve F in front of new member Andy D

who levelled with Mick Huskinson. So Tony Flegg was not 1st HR buta good few marks in front of Ed C. Tommy B only 5 behind Ed is goingwell progressing up this enlarged white group – keep it up!A surprisingly small Blue group had a very easy time, Sam A droppingan average of 1 per lap to end on 4, Tom H on 8 and Tim H on 10.Ian was the only one who demonstrated the difficulties of the coursewhich he’d set out, probably the lone rider going the right way!

Yellows were led by Joe A on 7 with Adrian and John Y losing 11, whileBob C and Mick D led a group into the 20’s, so there were tricky bitsout there as Rob E will tell you – he found a lot of them.

Grandson of Eric, Jack T, only lost 16 on reds but Joel C was wellbehind on 44 to the dismay of his grandfather Bob. Elaine didn’t evenlook weary after losing 55 ahead of Emily who just smiles, but whenyou look at the half way reds had it the hardest with a 34, well doneall.

The team were a bit thin on the ground clearing up but we were allcomplete by 3.30.

Thanks to the Indian Team for sticking their necks out and bringinggood luck with the weather.

RESULTSRESULTS SHEET

NAME ROUTE TotalSteve Farrall W 10Andy Dudman W 12Mick Huskinson W 12Tony Flegg W 17Eddie Charman W 31John Penfold W 33Tommy Bray W 36Sam Davidson W 41Sean Staker W DNF

Sam Aldrich B 4Tom Horsborough B 8Tim Husband B 10Ian McCulloch B 27Duncan Archer B DNF

Joe Aldrich Y 7Adrian Holloway Y 11John Yardley Y 11Kevin McDavitt Y 17Nigel Bray Y 19Bob Collins Y 27Mick Dunstan Y 34Vic Underwood Y 37Jamie Flegg Y 37Chris Heron Y 38Adam Holloway Y 93Rob English Y 94Paul Aylett Y DNF

Jack Taylor R 16Joel Collins R 44Elaine Dufaur R 55Emily Flegg R 69Dan Penycate R 114

Analysis Ent DNF % Fin 1/2 wayWhite 9 1 89 31Blue 5 0 100 10

ROAD RIDEOUTWith the promise of fine weather for the Sunday ride out I monitoredthe phone on Saturday like an expectant teenager, ready to marshallthe hoards of Horsham Riders with final instructions. Steve Parkerrang, he was going to a wedding and was unable to predict hiscondition early the next morning ….. and the rest from CampingWeekend? Perhaps it was the beer talking.

He made it, (red eyed) and Gordon B and has mate too. Set out at 8am in fine sunshine, a bash down the 272 and stop of the café for theslimmers option – on round Winchester and Salisbury, we only got lostonce. A B road detour led to some fine bike handling skills asovertaking whilst going into dark overhanging trees we were present-ed with a series of mountain like hairpins (the Buell’s brakes areexcellent!)

The Pre 65 scramble was just east of Wincanton set on a half bowl ofa hill side with Glastonbury Tor in the distance. They pack the racesin one after another so an almost constant din! Mostly Maico’s, someAJS/Triumph/BSA etc, even a couple of Gas Gas trail bikes. The usualpile ups etc and baking hot with no shade. Some in our party wentfor a second helping of the slimmers’ option, including curry chips, aculinary offering – visually best described as a dog’s navarone. ThePA announced some nit had left his lights on, which we smirked at.Luckily when it was time to go the Buell still had enough batter tochug over!

A fine run back, missed a few turnings here and there and onlymurdered a million bugs but a good day out ….. next year you shouldtry it!Tim

SELL YOUR STUFF WITH AN AD IN CLUB NEWSMany bikes and kit have been sold via these ads which arefree to members. We are always being asked for olderbikes to suit beginners and for boots in children’s sizes.Members are keen to buy from others in the club so if you

have items to sell, jot it down and hand in at the next trialor phone it through to Dick or Fiona.

FOR SALEFOR SALE – Gas Gas 2008 RAGA 250 Very good condition £2700 onocontactKevin 01273 601465, 07761 70692

IN THE CLOTHING CUPBOARD available for a RFH donation· 1 Pair IKON trousers W 24” L 22”· 1 Pair O’Neal trousers W 21” L 19”· 1 OCS Riding Shirt Large 2XL New· Size 3 – 4 boots (not trials)

TRADE ADS(£5 per year for members businesses only - helps you and the club)

MERLIN MOTORCYCLES 2012 Gas Gas: Up to £500 off. Beta, Sherco,Scorpa - Spares, service & tuning too. Trials Training DVDs and books. IRC tyres stocked. Putoline & Castrol oils see www.motomerlin.org.uk -new online shop MERLIN BOOKS sell motorcycle books and DVDs, sec-ondhand motorcycle books always wanted www.merlinbooks.com Mike Hus-band 01403 257626

HEADLINE ENGINEERING For aluminium and stainless welding - helicoilthread repairs - cylinder head, brake discs/drums refining - all machiningwork - one off and prototypes.Phone Derek head 01306 712565

JOHN CHARMAN – Excavator for hire with driver – groundwork, ponds,ditches, drainage, fencing. Good rates for club members. Tel 01403 786441Mob 07967 466920

WANTED – BIKES AND PARTS –Project Bikes, Garages cleared. I breakbikes so anything considered. Also Metal Detecting land wanted, 50/50 split

– to discuss any of the above please call 0208 763 8920, mob 07948 789601,email trailbikestore@btinternet.com – Pete – partsrecycle.comFree online auction.

AJAYS JANUARY DUGGIES FEBRUARY ENFIELDS MARCHMike Husband W 01403 257626 Pete Brooker B 01273 832912 Sean Parsons W 01403 730799Les Castle Y 07866 544634 Jesse Brooker W 01273 832912 Jack Northover B 01403 710776Adrian Beech Y 07930 732717 B 07774 455604 Graham Knight B 01293 871955Tony Ryan Y 07771 791292 Y 07769 944472 Martin Tooley Y 01403 734775

Y 07912 560196 Y 07743 588540 James Turner Y 01293 871663

HARLEYS APRIL FANTICS MAY MONTIES JUNEClint Leggett W 01306 711038 Sam Aldrich W 01403 273862 John Charman W 01403 786441Gary Medhurst B 01293 775106 Y 01403 273862 Harry Ross Y 07815 659827Tony Van der H Y 01403 269567 John Pock'ton Y 01798 813827 Chris Heron Y 01444 241355

B 01342 715959 Mick Dunstan Y 01403 711962 Steve Parker B 07984 038622B Michael Hyden Y 01403 258352 Ben Rinds Y 07984 038622

B 01403 258352

KWACKERS JULY INDIANS AUGUST COSSACKS SEPTEMBERTim Husband B 01306 712317 Ian McCulloch B 01403 263667 Adrian HollowayB 07964 179711Phil Walker W 01293 412905 Brian Barnes B 01403 730623 Dave Alder Y 02083 979660Tony Flegg W 01293 419867 Eric Scutt B 01403 731810 Mark Johnson B 01273 813782Stuart Evans B 07799 626730 Paul Barnes W 01403 733255 Sam Davidson W 07795 006823

Ian Johnstone Y 02083 930048 Joe Davidson YAdam Holloway R

LAVERDOS OCTOBER GREEVIES NOVEMBER JIMMIES DECEMBERJohn Yardley Y 01273 555391 Dan Berrisford B 01293 873788 Pete Bowker W 07847 301398Kevin McDavitt B 01273 601465 Y 01273 843489 Eddie Charman W 07989 300797Bob Collins B 01342 713808 Y 07825 176636 B 07854 571919Nigel Bray Y 01323 893510 Y 07751 335445 W 01306 628077Tom Bray W Tom Horsborough B 07833 347303 Y 01306 627464

Mark Stubberfield B 07889 768685

2012 PROVISIONAL DATESIf you are unable to do your turn please try to arrange a substitute

Date Event Site Team Date Event Site TeamJAN Mon 2 Club Trial Rome Ajays JUN Sat 30 Camp w/end N Lands KwackersFEB Sun 5 Club Trial M Heath Duggies JUL Sun 1 Camp w/end N LandsMAR Sun 4 Club Trial N lands Enfield AUG Sun 5 Club Trial M Heath Indians

APR Sun 1 Club Trial Rome Harleys SEPT Sun 2 Club Trial Rome CossacksSat 14 Practice N lands

MAY Sun 6 Club Trial M Heath Fantics OCT Sun 7 Club Trial N Lands LaverdosSun 13 Group Trial Rome OCT Wed 10 Committee Mtg6 Bells Newdigate

JUNE Sun 3 Club Trial WW Monties NOV Sun 4 Club Trial Rome GreeviesSat 16 Practice M Heath Sat 17 Working Party Rome/Northlands TBA

DEC Sun 2 Club Trial M Heath Jimmies

Halnaker Trials Park Dates for 2012 A 285 Chichester to Petw orth Approx 1 mile north of Halnaker Village - Start 10 amJan 15, Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16

Benge

Teams 2012

John Bateup

Darren TeateGordon BrownKieron Garlic

Joe Aldrich

Rob HydenWill Bateup

Joe BeardMick RivettGary Stewart

Ray MorrisNick GreenSteve Jones