Moffat Rumble

On Saturday we held our first overnight ride out of the season with a run to the famous biker-friendly hotel, The Buccleuch Arms, Moffat. As we weren’t checking in until around 15:00 we decided to leave a little later than normal from WCHD and we were led down through the scenic winding roads of Ayrshire by Head Road Captain, Davie Fulton. And what a turn out we had! We knew the numbers going were going to be good as the hotel had sold out in the first 10 minutes of offering, but we also had many members overspilling into other hotels and a few came along just for the run as well.

We were just shy of 40 bikes down to Moffat and over 50 members made the weekend.

It was pretty dry and bright for the first part of the run, but did get pretty cold up on the higher ground as we crossed into South Lanarkshire and headed to Abington Services for a comfort stop. As the weather is prone to do down there, it soon clagged in and turned wet, and the decision was made to take the more direct route down the old A74 road to Moffat and not go over the Devils Beeftub road as originally planned. It was pretty wet on the last 18 mile leg of the trip (does it ever not rain at Beattock?! ) but we arrived safe and sound if not a bit wet, at Moffat and the hotel was ready to greet us.

What a brilliant set up they have there with great covered bike parking, secure anchors for those that want them, and complimentary bike cleaning stuff. The hotel itself is brilliantly appointed and very welcoming with modern stylish rooms and amenities. Definitely not to be missed by any bikers.

All booked in, we were soon ensconced in the warm bar and the usual carry on’s and mischief were underway, up until dinner, then continued late into the night.

A brilliant night away, a lot of laughs, the Director learned what it means to be “Motorboated” ( I guess it beats getting Tea Bagged!) and it’s fair to say everyone had a grand time.