Pre-Season Ten Pin Bowling Night ’23

Some members* of Clyde Valley HOG met up at Hollywood Bowl, at Springfield Quay on the 18th February 2023 to “compete” for the Chapter Ten Pin Bowling Champion award. Over two games across two lanes, Gordon Murray came out victorious with a grand total of 233 points, and Tommy Girvan was runner-up on 203. Just outside the “medals” was Alan Gourley who was just behind Tommy overall, on 198 points.

The winners and not so winners

Gordon Murray was Champ…eee..on…ie
Tommy was a not too distant Second
Beth took the wooden Spoon

Beth Willis-New trailed the pack to take the Wooden Spoon ( which still gets a prize!) on a creditable 85.

A lot of fun was had by all.

*Burnsy was unable to attend the Ten Pin Bowling as he was in Egypt.

Bowling Night Feb 23
Flickr Gallery of Photos from the 2023 Ten Pin Bowling night.

For the stato’s among you see below.

Clyde Valley HOG 9894
Bowling Night
Name1st Game2nd GameTotal
1Gordon M118115233First Prize
2Tommy Girvan941092032nd Prize
3Alan Gourley95103198
4Janice Graham9499193
5Iain B85104189
6Andrea L8992181
7Connor71107178
8Scotty G62114176
9Brian Donaldson67103170
10Stephen Tee6799166
11Andy Barrie7087157
12Anne Marie7383156
13Jigger7771148
14Shirley M6779146
15Adain L8064144
16Kara4485129
17Coreen Telfer5574129
18Jo Sutherland5966125
19Ann McT5767124
20Rocky Telfer6652118
21Yvonne B5957116
22Alice Gourley3575110
23Dennis Mills-New6047107
24Alan McT2578103
25Beth Mills-New434285Wooden Spoon

Read more of what we have been up to in the items below

Making Jim’s Day

Clyde Valley HOG were informed of the upcoming birthday of an elderly biker called Jim O’Hara, a resident at Mavisbank Care Home in Bishopbriggs, who is sadly losing his sight, and it was suggested we might like to make his special day, extra special by bringing some Harleys to visit him.

Route map
The route from Coatbridge Showcase to the Leisuredome at Bishopbriggs

While the formally arranged riding season for the chapter is yet to begin….please refer to our events calendar for details of all our events so far scheduled…..( including the AGM, hint, hint) , it was declared that today’s ride would be an official Chapter ride.

A group of a dozen bikes (14 members*) turned out, commendable given the weather conditions which were mostly overcast, and a little wet at times….I think it’s fair to say it was a bit of a dirty day, the road much certainly suggested that. The route Head Road Captain Jigger had chosen for us was very much the indirect route taking the bikes from Coatbridge Showcase up through Gartcosh, Chryston, skirting around Lenzie, Torrance, Bardowie, and dropping down to Bishopbriggs. We had a short “rally point” at the Leisuredome where we met up with Tina, who had made the arrangements for today’s visit, and then rode as a group a short way to the Mavisbank Carehome to meet star of the day Jim.

I think it is fair to say the sound of a dozen revving Harleys woke up anyone having a lie in this Sunday in Bishopbriggs.

A great wee run out and I think it’s fair to say we put a grin on Jim’s face…21 again!

Happy Birthday Jim from all at Clyde Valley HOG.

*Burnsy couldn’t be with us today, apparently he is in Egypt….who knew?

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Flickr Album of images from Mavisbank

A 120th Anniversary Offer for Clyde Valley HOG members

Clyde Valley HOG Patches
WCHD Workshops

To celebrate 120 years of Harley-Davidson and 40 years of HOG we’re offering a complimentary 120-point check to keep you in the saddle as long as possible this season. The 120-point check is an exclusive offer available to Clyde Valley HOG members until 22nd December 2023*.

The West Coast Harley-Davidson 120-point check is designed to inspect and advise on a multitude of areas on your motorcycle. Whether you’re heading for Budapest or the North West 500, we’ve got you covered. The 120-point check takes around 1 hour and is completely free of charge. If you’re Harley’s in need of a Genuine service, we’ve got a special offer for you too.

Great! So what do you need to do? This offer is strictly just for Clyde Valley Hog members so each member will need to quote their membership number when booking online. Head to our dedicated Clyde Valley HOG Page to book in.

*Terms and Conditions apply – Full offer details available on our website or upon request