Postby ex925 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:27 pm
Hi, hope there remained most of the hotted-up C5 after the smoke had been let out completely.
At least that C5 made it to the event, unlike my EAPC, which was still not ready when the time came to set off from Plymouth for the BVS 2009 L2B.
Cedric in his unique and brilliant electric cabin-motorcycle, and Pete on his miraculously swift and long-ranging EAPC made it through to Brighton. We were joined at Handcross by a couple of G-Wizz cars, but mindful of time taken to re-charge, it was necessary for them to head off again from there.
The weather was kind, and the scenery was wonderful. Terry Harding and I had a great "away-day" as out-riders, both on carbon-propelled scooters. Starting with the individuality of Londoners around Clapham Common early on a Sunday morning in midsummer, then on to a warm welcome, a swift and efficient committee-meeting, followed by a tasty lunch, at Handcross Parish Hall.
In the afternoon, as the G-Wizzes headed home, Cedric and Pete completed the run to Brighton. A top-up charge was kindly enabled by the Brighton Scouts, who also provided tea and snacks. The large Asda store within the "Village" complex within Brighton Marina proved a source of.....
A pair of "Combat Flip-Flops" (Camouflage - colour, Only in Brighton?) for an entrant who must remain anonymous....
(hint, the only motorcycle rider I know who does not in any way endanger themselves by not wearing leathers when riding)
Inspired and impressed by TWEVs that actually cut the mustard, I rode home determined to evolve my own to a better standard well in time for next year, and see how it compares.
Also, I really want to see what some well-sorted C5s are like.....
See you next year, I hope
All the best, from Ed. Gordon in Plymouth