Xmas Toy Run

[bikerbunny]

Yesterday was the date for the annual Toy Run- its always the first Sunday in December.

Last year it wasn't much fun as it poured down with rain, but although first thing was quite frosty it soon turned into a really nice if chilly day.

6 of us met up at my friend Nutty's house for a cup of tea, before heading off to Bolney where the run starts

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Its then time to load up with some more toys, as Nutty had some spares
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Loppy the bunny did look a bit put out!

We set off about 10am to Bolney Motorcycle workshop where everyone meets up

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Even Santa is there, with his missus
looks like he doesn't have to worry about no parking signs!
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There was time for a quick cup of coffee & a chat with the other bikers

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and to admire those who had put up the xmas decorations
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but the toys were getting restless
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so it was time to go
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The ride takes about an hour, winding its way through the Sussex countryside & villages.
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I was fairly near the front. I think there were about 90 bikes in all. Some years there has been a lot more, but I think the frost probably put a lot of people off-which is a shame as it had all disappeared by the time we started riding.

We finish at a local hotel near Gatwick

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This bike's along way from home!
One of my friends recently did a trip across the States then shipped the Harley back-even with shipping he saved himself about £8k on buying one here

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And how cute is this little lad? I think he's going to break a few hearts when he gets older!

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does santa's bum look big in this?

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Everyone unpacks their toys

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Although some don't want to get off the bikes!

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The toys get handed over to The Golden Lions Childrens Charity
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They distribute them to disadvantaged children, who otherwise might not get a pressie for xmas.

The charity say their thanks by providing Tea & mince pies, which gives everyone another chance for a chat
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before we all head off home until next year.

[ridingAK]

What fun, and for such a worthy cause. Thank you for sharing this!

[Luna Tique]

:yahoo: Good job Bikerbunny:perfect10: for both sharing the report with us :D: and your heart for such a great cause :thumbup:

[TylerR]

Awesome stuff, Sal! We've got one coming up in a couple of weeks. It's always such a great way to celebrate the season and each other! :wootrock:

[Astir]

How fun and a worthy cause! :thumbup:

Love the bear on the Norton picture!

[Maleficent]

:clapping: Great pictures of the event and the countryside.

[KCDakar]

Fantastic!:wootrock:

[jfike]

Awesome stuff, Sal! We've got one coming up in a couple of weeks. It's always such a great way to celebrate the season and each other! :wootrock:


ours was in october!! my hubby went on two, vancouver's and fraser valley. i did the fraser valley only. fraser valley ride was over 1300 participants!!:ecstasy:


but bunny i like your countryside a lot better than mine! out here they use manure to fertilize in the fall.......

[Queen]

Looks like such a good time! The pics of everyone riding down the country road kept making me lean to the right as if to nudge you into the correct lane. :lol: I better never try to bike a bike over there!

[bikerbunny]

Looks like such a good time! The pics of everyone riding down the country road kept making me lean to the right as if to nudge you into the correct lane. :lol: I better never try to bike a bike over there!

:lol: lol- I have to admit I much prefer riding on the right hand side of the road like the USA & Europe- I quite often have to think about what side of the road I should be on when I'm here in the UK which isn't good!

[BuckeyeInColorado]

I was thinking the same thing.. it felt counter-intuative to even LOOK at the photo! lol