Fougerolles en Fete - August 2018
On a very hot August Monday morning in Fougerolles du Plessis, Martin in the Alvis, Peter in his MG, his wife Ann in their 2CV, Alan and Pauline plus guests also in a 2CV, Chris, Vanessa and J-C in their Ford Escort, Keith & Jo in their Honda S2000, Dr Bob on his Harley, Martin Ohalloran on his Suzuki Bandit 600 met up with David in his Austin 7 with David Myers in the passenger seat. Two or three nonmembers in their classic vehicles met in the centre of town. Our Club were, for the second time, invited to lead out the Professional cyclists for an afternoon's racing.
After a buffet lunch we all assembled and, after being given a bag of goodies by the Race Committee for distribution to the spectators, set off at some little speed, after the course car to declare the circuit ‘open' and clear for racing.
At the completion of the first circuit we all parked up on the Mairie’s Car Park and awaited the riders to pass through the village and start their second circuit followed by the entourage of support vehicles. The last vehicle to arrive was the Sweeper Upper.
After the last vehicle had passed our enthusiastic group repeated the route to add a bit of interest for the spectators. This second circuit was driven more enthusiastically for fear of being passed by the lead riders. At the end of this circuit we return to our places at the front of the Mairie and, after a suitable interlude, having visited the GG Bar for a beverage or two, we departed.
The Fougerolles en Fete Committee expressed their appreciation and thanks to us all. They were certainly extremely grateful for our attendance. I am hopeful that we will be asked back again next year.
Felicitations to Jane and Colin. Despite their best efforts they did not feel confident enough to coax their Alice to join us on our wonderful day out. They did however enjoy the circuit from the back seat of Martins Alvis.
Thanks to everyone who came and supported our special day in Fougerolles.
Best Regards
Martin Howard and David Jefferies
After a buffet lunch we all assembled and, after being given a bag of goodies by the Race Committee for distribution to the spectators, set off at some little speed, after the course car to declare the circuit ‘open' and clear for racing.
At the completion of the first circuit we all parked up on the Mairie’s Car Park and awaited the riders to pass through the village and start their second circuit followed by the entourage of support vehicles. The last vehicle to arrive was the Sweeper Upper.
After the last vehicle had passed our enthusiastic group repeated the route to add a bit of interest for the spectators. This second circuit was driven more enthusiastically for fear of being passed by the lead riders. At the end of this circuit we return to our places at the front of the Mairie and, after a suitable interlude, having visited the GG Bar for a beverage or two, we departed.
The Fougerolles en Fete Committee expressed their appreciation and thanks to us all. They were certainly extremely grateful for our attendance. I am hopeful that we will be asked back again next year.
Felicitations to Jane and Colin. Despite their best efforts they did not feel confident enough to coax their Alice to join us on our wonderful day out. They did however enjoy the circuit from the back seat of Martins Alvis.
Thanks to everyone who came and supported our special day in Fougerolles.
Best Regards
Martin Howard and David Jefferies
Photos below by Martin Howard and Peter Davis
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