The first Wednesday evening Everyotherrun is traditionally to the Stibbington Diner, on the A1 near the Nene Valley Railway. The evening was chilly but dry, so 15 bikes set off for a 45 mile bimble north. At Uppingham we took a slight detour back into the town, courtesy of CoPilot and an inability to do as I'm told! We where met at the diner by Sue and Colin & Anne. A thoroughly unhealthy and delicious fry-up was enjoyed by all.
Warm welcome to Kev, Michael and Bob, who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

Scott took 19 bikes on his usual mystery tour around the country roads. After a pleasant evening ride of some 40 miles we arrived at Greystones in Sawtry, a lovely little pub opposite the local chip shop - which a number of people (who missed their tea!) took advantage of. Prof managed to run into stationary vehicle as he was leaving Sawtry... as the piss has been well-and-truly taken already, I'll leave it at that.
Warm welcome to Mark, Plum and Tim, who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

18 bikes set off on a beautiful sunny evening on Radar's run. We went through some gorgeous villages, along fast and windy country roads. After 50 miles and a fantastic red sunset, we arrived at the pub that Radar had checked out the day before... unfortunately it was closed (they said for decorating but I reckon they heard we where coming!) so we carried on to the Woolpack in Thrapston.
Warm welcome to Ian and Andrew, who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

The weather had turned a bit cold and dull by 8pm when 19 bikes set off from The Ten O'Clock. We travelled west through the villages until we turned off onto what looked like a farm track! This narrow, bumpy and gravel strewn track took us through the picturesque village of Ashby St Ledger, which would have looked lovely on a sunny day. After 50 miles we pulled into the carpark of our old friend, the Two Boats Inn in Little Itchington, where enjyed a few drinks by the canal.
Warm welcome to Darren, Adrian, Ralph, Steve and Baz & Kim, who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

Good run lead by Penfold, nice pace through some lovely villages, ended up at The Angel in Yarwell. When I mentioned that we were not far from Stibbington Skippers eyes lit up and after a beer him, Eric and Brian headed off for a sausage sarnie (well that's what he said).
Warm welcome to Jeff (CBR600) and Richard (Transalp), who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

The weather went against the trend and we had a gorgeously warm, dry evening that culminated in the most lovely red sunset. Now that's what I call biking weather!
Penfold lead us along twisty country lanes and through the north Bedfordshire villages, before heading north to the Montagu Arms in Barwell, near Oundle. It was a cracking 43 mile journey which everyone enjoyed. We first went to this pub in 2004, so it was due a return visit!
Warm welcome to Gary (Pan), who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

Dan led 26 bikes in total at a nice sedate pace through many villages circum-navigating Northampton. Several roads should not have been allowed the privilege of being called a road.... more like a dirt track. Over some silly little but great fun bridges, criss-crossed over the M1 numerous times before running a reasonably straight sensible road to re-group the pack in order to enter the watering hole together where Sue and Jan were waiting for us. Sue knew the route Dan had planned so opted to meet us at our destination.
We ended up at The Quays in Billing and enjoyed a drink overlooking the water.
We welcome 6 newcomers: Dave (CB1300), Geoff (CBF600), Ian (CBR600FS), Pete (GL1500) Danny (V-Strom) and John (GL1800).

Stritchy's run, surprise surprise, headed south. We weaved through the villages of north Bedfordshire, taking a broad sweep around Olney and riding through Turvey twice {oops}. We finally ended up at the newly refurbished Half Moon pub in Kempston. Ruth, who was tail-end Charlie for the first time, had told the corner markers to look out for her twin headlights so that they would know when to pull way - unfortunately and unbeknown to her, one of her headlight bulbs went fritz after a few minutes riding, causing much confusion! But everyone enjoyed the ride nonetheless.
Food had been laid on in the bar (OK it was leftovers from a wake earlier that day!) which was happily devoured by the hungry riders.
A warm welcome goes to Jim (Pan), Danny (Suzuki), Richard & Sue (Varadero), John (Wing) and James ('blade) who joined us for the first time on a ride-out.

Bimbled about Northants country roads. Took about an hour and ended up at The Needle and Awl near Rushden. Sunday dinner 2 for £10! Mark couldn't make the run, but joined us for dinner.
We welcome Jane (CBR600) who joined us for the first time.

The evening was planned in advance, the fine weather ordered and paid for, (just to make sure it was delivered on time) as indeed it was. Now all we had to do was rendezvous at the 10 o’clock at the agreed time, easy, yeah. So there I was, on time outside the 10,o’clock, in fact a little early, and I waited, and waited, then just like a buses 3 turned up all at once, then another,
Me, that is Dan with eldest son Sam
Phil Barby
Dave
Mark
Ade on Redbird (according to many this is this fastest colour).

So off we go with Phil up front, Dan intended to go up the rear, but was bullied by Dave so Dave was up the rear. Before we knew it we were setting a blistering pace, trying to keep up with Rocket Man, so as to keep up, Dan had to show Mark the art of undertaking.
We also managed to get in some practice for riding in France by using the right hand side of the road as much as possible, anyway we managed to arrive safely, good timing to, because shortly after we parked up on the field, the whole place was full up with cars and bikes, great sight. Out came the picnic mats and baskets, and of course a few tinnies.
Some of the real workers then turned up
Phil (Penfold)
Kev

After having a good look at everything and chatting to a few like minded folk it was time to depart. Dan, with son on back and Dave in tow made their way homeward at a nice steady pace until PHEEEEEEEEWWWWWW we were passed by a Rocket, or something with warp drive capabilities. Dan thought that he had better check this out, engage warp factor six and after that rocket thingy, stupid, not a chance, it must have been around the other side of the universe. Oh well, couldn’t help, just hope that it managed to unstick the throttle before it landed.

Musky led us through some lovely countryside, well we're pretty sure that it was nice, but the darkness dropped in so quickly we couldn't really tell!
Will and Kirsty arrived for their first EOR just as we where about to leave, so after a very quick explanation of the drop-off system, we where off. He did very well considering it was his first rideout with us - well done mate.
After a 40 mile ride, along wide A roads and narrow C roads, all 21 of us arrived at the Navigation Inn in Stoke Bruerne for a beer and natter - what else could you want on a cool September evening.
We welcome 4 newcomers: Will & Kirsty (Kwak ER5), Terry (1500 Wing), Stuart (CBR1000F) and Russell (CBR600).

The first and last Everyotherruns traditionally go to the Stibbington Diner near Peterborough - and we like a bit of tradition.
The day had been dull and overcast with occasional showers, so the forecast for the evening was not good. When Brian arrived he said that the air temperature was a chilly 9°C, so we weren't expecting many hardy bikers top make the trip. By the time Skipper lead us out of the carpark at 7.30 there were 22 bikes in convoy!
He took us the scenic route past Corby and the backroads. On a short stretch of the A14 Brian, tail-end-charlie, missed the marker to come off and had to make a longer trip. But despite being a bit stretched out we all made it to the diner where we met up with Sue, Kaci and Jan (who came up by car), Colin & Anne (who live just up the road) and Jennie who had every intention of going pillion, but an accident on her route to the pub meant that she missed MUFO.
An excellent end to another great series of Everotherruns.

Because Halloween fell on a Club night it was decided to celebrate with a party.
Sue, Branch Secretary and resident vampire, and Jan decorated the bar with skeletons, cobwebs and other ghoulish things. The cut out pumpkins also added to the spooky atmosphere. Several members brought along a selection of savoury nibbles and sweets (including white chocolate eyeballs!)
The fancy dress was won by Mark and his outstandingly pneumatic pumpkin costume, although lots of the members dressed for the occasion and looked superb.