THE CLIP-ON RALLY

The peaceful morning was shattered by the loud roar of 7 mighty clip-on bicycles (putt-putt-putt whirr cough) on 18 February.

A short run was organised by Denise McKenzie and Doug Watkinson, starting with a river view from Cashmere through St Martins and Opawa to The Tannery. The rate of attrition was very high with only 3 of the 7 starters actually getting to our morning tea location under motor power: 2 got there under pedal power, and two others were picked up by follow-up vehicles. Before coffee was even ordered there were plug spanners, sandpaper/feeler gauges, cans of "Start you child-born-out-ofwedlock" and much pull starting.

All bikes were successfully resurrected, and a well deserved refreshment was enjoyed.

Denise announced her retirement from organising this event after many years of successful and enjoyable clip-on rallies. Thank you Denise for all your time and efforts over the years.

Linda White

Pre – rally brief from Mike Glenday