Chapter members at a wet Cairndow

Cairndow: A wee bit dreich

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On Sunday we had a chapter ride out organised by Road Crew Marshal, Andy Burns to the Cairndow Inn, supported by RC Raymond Brodie. Unfortunately, the weather had other ideas and brought in some pretty heavy rain that worsened the further west you went.

As a result the turn out was down on what had been “pre-booked” with Cairndow, which just meant more for everyone that did turn out and it gave them longer to dry their gear out before squeezing into sodden gloves and boots for the ride back.

A group of motorcyclists in riding gear gathered outside a motorcycle dealership, engaging in conversation while several motorcycles are parked nearby.
It wasn’t wet at WCHD…but threatening
Motorcyclists preparing for a group ride outside a dealership, with several bikes parked and people in riding gear.
Ready for the off

Reports are it was a bit fairer on the return trip than the outbound (wet) leg…and wet feet, and wet well, everything really…

Motorcyclists riding on a scenic road surrounded by lush greenery, with a speed limit sign in the background.
At the Rest waiting for the lights
Motorcycles parked outside the Stables Restaurant on a rainy day with overcast skies and misty mountains in the background.
Look at the sun glisten on all that chrome
A view of parked motorcycles on a rainy day outside the Cairndow Inn, with a landscape of hills and water in the background.
Listen to the rain battering off all that chrome
Exterior view of the Cairndow Inn with motorcycles parked out front and cloudy skies above.
Not Lanzarote
A lineup of various motorcycles parked near a body of water with overcast skies in the background.
The bikes at the beach

We have gathered a few photos together from various Social media sources ( Pete Chisholm, Scott Sinclair and Nicole Tanzabel…this means you!!! Thank you! ) to document the day.

Motorcycle riders gathered inside a cozy inn, drying off after a rainy ride. They are dressed in riding gear, chatting and enjoying the indoor atmosphere.
Lining up for nose bag
A table set up with a selection of sandwiches and plates, accompanied by a teapot and cups in a cozy indoor setting.
mmmm…but wait…those egg sandwiches smell a bit strong….
View from inside a building with motorcycle gloves drying on a heater, overlooking a landscape with parked motorcycles and a road.
…it’s not egg its Nicole’s socks ( allegedly)

It did look nice for the ride back to Irvine looking at Pete’s shot.

Petes bike on the road home
Petes bike on the road home

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