Stirling Indian Cottage Lads Night

The second of our monthly (ish) lads night and this time the Chapter lads came to Stirling ( yaay!) for an Indian meal at the Indian Cottage on Dunbarton Road. We had 13 bikes and riders with Pete who lives fairly locally joining us at the restaurant. The group included a few new faces which is always great to see. We were also joined by David Hackshall from WCHD who was in the mood for an Indian.

Dave was stylish in his Napkin head gear. ( HD napkins we are assured), probably true as Jigger was quick to join in. Sean was suitably disgusted.

The bikes made sure Stirling was awake by the time we arrived setting a few car alarms off on the way in….well, you have to eh?

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Connor modelling his new suit and footwear

We settled for the set dinner which was excellent value and Michael the restaurant manager treated us to a few extras with our dinner as well which was very well received.

Lots of laughs, especially when Connor assured us that “real men can wear pink suits” He wouldn’t let us have the photo but it was probably the one shown.

Anyone who ate the very very hot chilli that was probably a garnish but was consumed by at least Kenny and Ian, had a small internal furnace keeping them company for the next 12 hours or so.

Big Robert was able to join us.
CVH at Indian Cottage
The bikes outside the restaurant

Great night, well executed, lets do it again some time!

Post Script: We understand big Robert suffered a bit of a bad bump to the head after getting home and spent the night in A&E. Everyone at Clyde Valley wishes you a speedy recovery mate and hope to see you again soon.

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2022 End of Season Mystery Ride

Clyde Valley Chapter on the Road

2022 End of Season Mystery Ride

The Chapter met up for one final ride out of the 2022 season at WCHD to head for ….who knows where?

Over 20 bikes headed through the north of Glasgow and on to a short stop to meet more of our members at Airth Services near the Kincardine Bridge. After a briefing for the riders joining us at Airth it was onwards to mystery….The weather was a bit showery but spirits were far from damp as around 30 bikes rumbled into the wee county, Clackmannanshire before turning west into mystery.

Jim Palmer
Jim Palmer is a Clyde Valley Member and volunteer at Bannockburn House

The route was so mysterious a few managed to get lost but we all ended up safe and sound at our destination, the historic Bannockburn House where we were warmly welcomed by Clyde Valley member Jim Palmer and the volunteers of this fine old historic home saved by a local trust from dilapidation.

We were treated to tea, coffee and a buffet before being taken on a guided tour of this old house that has provided a roof over the head of Bonnie Prince Charlie and other members of the aristocracy over the centuries.

After the tour we had cakes and more tea and coffee before making our separate ways for one last time this year.

It has been a great riding season, big thanks to the road captains and road crew for all their work over the year and we look forward to doing it all again in 2023. Join us to take part in the fun.

You can see more of the images of the day in our Flickr Album

Bannockburn House Mystery Ride 2022

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