From the historical Club records

Motorcycles and the people behind them

Every motorcycle has a story, and so does the person who rode it. Through photographs, memories and contributions from our members, we celebrate the people, friendships and adventures that have shaped our club.

Graham Holmes in riding gear at a club ride — Graham Holmes
*The End of an Era*
At 91, Graham is hanging up his riding gear after 76 years of motorcycling, good roads and enduring friendships.
Read Graham’s story →

Young Lloyd Baker on his first Harley-Davidson — Lloyd Baker
*An extraordinary lifetime on two wheels*Read Lloyd’s story →

Lloyd offering a lift to Rastus on his Ariel Red Hunter — Lloyd offering a lift to Rastus.See the photograph — Rastus’s story to follow →

Stan Ransley, Lloyd Baker, Graeme Cantwell and Harry Strang with motorcycles — **Club stalwarts:** Stan Ransley, Lloyd Baker, Graeme Cantwell and Harry Strang.

1956 Norton 600cc motorcycle — **1956 Norton 600cc** — preserved in the Club photographic record.

These are only a glimpse of what is held in the Club’s historical material. As members identify motorcycles, people and places, we’ll gradually add the stories that belong with them.

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Motorcycles and the people behind them

Graham Holmes

Lloyd Baker