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Mike Hailwood Memorial Run Report - ian huntly - 29-03-2010
From e-mailed report received by BBHMG Reading:-
BEST EVER MIKE HAILWOOD MEMORIAL RUN on March 21st
Thank you very much to all of you who made the effort to attend this years MIKE HAILWOOD MEMORIAL RUN.. Please help by ensuring this run is well publicised for the 30th anniversary run next year. It is very noticeable that we are not receiving enough support from local motorcycle clubs and owners clubs. Please encourage your club to take part. Please encourage other riders to sign up for this newsletter. Please publicise both runs on forums etc, there is a limit to how much work I can do by myself!. For next year I will be re-introducing my 'phone around' to remind everyone about the event.
West Midlands Police estimated that there were over 400 riders attending the run. The police escort provided by the BIKESAFE Team made the run, which has to navigate the busy Birmingham suburbs, much easier. The absolute brilliant weather and record turnout made the day very enjoyable although the event organiser mentioned that the event would not be a real success until at least a 1000 riders attended to honour the rider often described as the greatest motorcycle racer of all time. The Police have suggested a change of routing via the Pershore Road with a turn at 'The Man On The Moon Pub'-sounds good, any comments?
Next years MH Run will be on Sunday March 20th 2011 and as it will be the 30th anniversary we will be pulling out all the stops with a possible National Motorcyle Museum event as well.
Pauline and David Hailwood will be attending as will 'Mr Featherbed', Ken Sprayson, who will be speaking at the church service about Mike and his memories of this great man.
Pauline Hailwood and Ken Sprayson are presently recovering from illness and we wish them both well.
Best wishes to all
Ride safely
JP
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