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! Please note this is a Moulton Bicycle Club Members only event!

Venue: Moulton Bicycle Company, Holt Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1AH
As requested by many members at last September's meeting, we have moved the event into the school holidays to enable more families to attend. We hope more families will choose to join us. Free entrance for the under 18’s when accompanied by adults.

A range of Moulton themed activities are planned, suitable for all ages.
As you are probably aware things have changed on your committee. One significant decision made was to reschedule the marquee from this year to next year as this coincides with the Club's 50th anniversary in 2025. As a result there will not be a club meal this year.
The main activity of Saturday evening will be the BBQs on the croquet lawn at the Hall, however you may prefer to go to Bradford on Avon town to find something to eat. There is the Dandy Lion which has good food and Timbrell’s Yard which we have visited in the past after rides when it was known as the Riverside.

There are many other smaller pubs, cafes, restaurants & hotels in the town and in the immediate surrounding area.
For those family members who may not be so keen on Moulton bicycles for the whole weekend you could always book on a Hall tour or even stay in the Hall for the weekend with the Alex Moulton Charitable Trust (AMCT), book direct with them at www.moultontrust.org
Also you may wish to check out the Bradford on Avon visitor Information website www.bradfordonavon.co.uk for activity inspiration in and around town.
The Club is happy for you to bring your well behaved & quiet dog(s) to the weekend whether you are camping or just visiting on the Saturday, kindly clean up after the inevitable.
And finally, our RAFFLE, we will need you to donate prizes for the raffle.
Hope to see you in Bradford on Avon

Weekend schedule
Friday 9th
16:00 onwards Campers arrive to set up their units and help set up the club tent. Head down to the Dandy Lion (across the road from the former Swan Hotel) to eat, meet & drink.

Saturday 10th
9:00 Gate opens
9:30 – 11:00 Moulton Bring & Buy sale in the club tent, to sell anything Moulton related, I suggest you bring your own table. Dan will be there with an ever diminishing offering of spares (we keep buying them!) and Zoe will be there with Moulton Preservation for those unique spares for your F-frame refurbishment projects.
9:30 – 12:00 Moulton-themed arts & craft activities outdoors, suitable for all ages.
11:30 – 13:00 AGM in the club tent, followed by the raffle draw.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break
Afternoon Bike rides, leaving from the upper car park:
14:00 – fast 30 mile ride
14:30 – medium 20 mile ride
15:00 – slow 10 mile ride
17:00 – 22:00 BBQ, there will be 2 BBQs, one for meat and one for non-meat. Bring you own food, drinks, plates & cups/glasses. Alternatively head into Bradford on Avon or beyond to find your food for the evening. We hope to get together in the club tent at about 9pm, this will provide us with a chance to meet up. More details to follow later.
If you are coming to BoA by car please bring your own chair.

Sunday 11th
Bike rides leaving from the upper car park – different to Saturday's rides!
9:30 – fast 35 mile ride
10:00 – medium 25 mile ride
10:30 – slow 10 mile ride
All rides expected back by 2pm
This schedule will probably evolve, keep checking our Facebook & website for updates.

Laying down my Moulton, before the iron gate

Quickly rang the bell, hoping I hadn't come too late

But someone came along and told me I was just on time

And when I asked him how he knew he said, 'Just look behind.'

Please join us on 24 July for the annual 'Michael Woolf's Moulton Preservation Ride.' The ride that celebrates restoring and riding of F-

Frame Moultons.

Dust down your F-Frame Moultons* and join Robert and Clive for a gentle soiree around Richmond Park. Be part of one of the largest gatherings of F-Frame Moultons and celebrate the true spirit of The Moulton Bicycle Club.

Meet at Roehampton Gate Car Park (free parking) to set off at 10.30 am.

The ride is a very leisurely pace of about 12 miles in length, mainly off road, following the Tamsin Trail.

The ride is ideal for those who prefer a gentle amble on their F-Frames.

There is one optional hill towards the end of the ride.

There are plenty of refreshment stops en route and places of interest to see, with a picnic lunch at Pembroke Lodge.

Bring your own food or buy snacks from Pembroke Lodge kiosk nearby.

The event ends at Roehampton Gate Tea Rooms and disperses by about 3.30 pm.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Robert & Clive.

NB: The ride falls within the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

* No F-Frame? No problem, come on any Moulton bicycle!

After an enormous amount of work from the team and the much valued contributions from many of our members, the REG RANDALL Collection of Moulton Bicycle Club clothing is now available to be purchased.

The details on how to visit the WEB SHOP, choose your selections, arrange delivery and make payments, including the LOG IN and Passwords required are available on the Club Regalia page. (From the drop-down menu above, Moulton Bicycle Club>Club Regalia).

You need to be a Member of the Club to Log in to the ProVision site.

Dear Moulton Bicycle Club Members,

Greetings from the Moulton Bicycle Club!  As we gear up for our next quarterly magazine, we invite you to contribute your stories, photos, and insights to make it a vibrant reflection of our community.

Whether you're a seasoned Moulton rider or have just started your journey with these remarkable bicycles, we want to hear from you. Share your adventures and rides, restoration and maintenance tips, favourite routes, customization projects, or anything else that showcases the joy and versatility of Moulton bicycles.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from around the world, The Americas, Japan, Indonesia, HongKong and Singapore, Australia and of course our friends in mainland Europe.

Here's what we're looking for in your contributions:

1. Articles: Compose engaging stories about your Moulton experiences, including memorable rides, tours, or encounters with fellow cyclists. Share tips on maintenance, upgrades, or cycling techniques.
2. Photographs: Capture the beauty of your Moulton in action or at rest. Whether it's breathtaking landscapes, unique modifications, or group rides, your photos will bring our magazine to life.
3. Artwork: Express your creativity through illustrations, sketches, or digital artwork inspired by Moulton bicycles and the spirit of cycling.
4. Reviews: Provide honest reviews of Moulton products, accessories, or cycling gear that you've tested and loved (or not loved).
5. Poetry or Prose: Channel your passion for cycling into poetry, short stories, or essays that celebrate the Moulton experience.
6. Interviews: Conduct interviews with fellow Moulton riders, designers, or enthusiasts to uncover fascinating insights and perspectives.
7. Events: Share details and highlights of upcoming Moulton-related events, races, or gatherings.

Submission Guidelines:

• Word Count: Articles should be between 500-1000 words.
• Format: Please submit written contributions in a Word document or Google Doc. Images should be high-resolution (at least 300 dpi).
• Deadline: The deadline for submissions is May 14^th 2024 for issue 144.
• Contact: Send your contributions or inquiries to ‘ editor@moultoneers.info ’ cc’d to  ' info@blushdesign.com '

Let's come together to celebrate our shared passion for Moulton bicycles and inspire fellow riders around the world. Your voice is an essential part of our community, and we can't wait to showcase your stories in our upcoming magazine.

All best wishes and happy riding!

Simon Jones

Membership Secretary,

Moulton Bicycle Club

The group pic outside the Moulton Bicycle Company factory gates.

Saturday dawned a bright and sunny day and as a result the April meeting of the Moulton Bicycle Club was blessed with great weather.  As usual the April meeting was a casual meeting, focussed on people meeting and catching up.  We are grateful to the Moulton Bicycle Company who facilitated this by providing refreshments including Jubilee Tea, F Frame Coffee and XTB Soup.  I am happy to report that there were no bicycle parts in any of those. 

The Company also put on an interesting wheel building demonstration in the factory.  Darren was kind enough to share with us his expertise and some of his top tips on building wheels.  After lunch we headed off on rides in two different directions.  A flattish rise along the canal and a slightly longer (23 mile) to Lacock.  Before setting off we marked Alex Moulton’s 104^th birthday earlier this month and remembered those who were not there this year by ringing our bicycle bells for 30 seconds.

Overall we had a wonderful day.  The sun stayed out and a good time was had by all.  Thanks must go to Mark Taylor on the committee for arranging the event and to the Moulton Bicycle Company for their great efforts to provide interest to the day.

Mark Brett

More pictures, (courtesy of Clive Tasker who owns their copyright), can be seen on Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/anglepoise/albums/72177720316201620/