Womens Refuge Run Today

[T900]

a few piccies from todays run out, the run started from jd's and headed to the summit pub on howth hill. after a cup of tea ( no scones ) we head back down the hill along the coast road, along the quays then to the refuge in rathmines. the turn out was about 150 bikes ,or if not more. credit must be given to the guys that done the marshalling along the route as they were excellent. . some bikers were unable to attend on their bikes , but still managed to bring a pressie in their car . by all accounts it was a successful day for a good cause.

 

[Mandylicious]

Looked like a good turn out

I wonder who had to go by car

 

[(RIP) petcul]

Nice one

 

[Jockser]

some bikers were unable to attend on their bikes ,

It wasn't for the want of trying. Wheeled her out & nothing other than a dull click from the starter relay under the seat. It didn't feel like a battery problem & I wasn't getting the louder click & dash lights dimming / extinguishing you get when the battery's fubarred. But I threw the jump leads onto it anyway. No change.

This was getting tedious. I even spoke to Dave & Paul in Duffys but there was nothing they could do over the phone. So rather than waste the wee present & the day, Daragh, for it was his turn to accompany me, and I got changed again & set off in the cage

There was a great turn out of all sorts of yokes including a Wing trike & a Suzuki & sidecar that looked almost like a proper racing outfit - not very comfortable but I'd say it's good craic. Santa himself travelled in that nice BM outfit.

After a tea & two mince pies (I forgot that Daragh doesn't like them ) the presents were loaded into a van & it was time for the off, just as the rain started. We left them to it & headed to Howth harbour for a one & one before traipsing home.

The bike's being picked up in the morning & ferried to Duffys who, hopefully, will be able to sort it before they close for the hols I need it for the Fish Dash guys Despite having had a few warranty repairs in her life this is the first time she's let me down in over 45000 km so I can't even get pi$$ed about it

Well done to all who organised, attended & contributed to a worthy cause