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Dear Members, I would like to take this opportunity to offer you all my thanks for your participation in our first of hopefully many charity rides. It was a great to see so many members on the ride and I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. The weather though a little cloudy held out in our favor. Thanks to all of your contributions we raised $1,100.00, which we donated to the

Sunshine League for the children. Also I would like to thank to all of those individuals (members and Non-members) who gave their time in putting together this event. The Xmas ride was a success due to your efforts, and it is greatly appreciated. I now look forward to our next event with great anticipation. For those of you who couldn’t make this first ride we look forward to your participation on the next one. On behalf of the committee we wish all of the members and their families a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Thank you. Paul Martins President

((GGLLWWRRUULLDDOO�Hi All, Before I get started, I would like to wish all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

It’s this time again to give you review of what has been happening within the club over the last quarter, and also keep you up-to-date with what is

coming up. As you are aware we attended the exhibition at the harbor nights with a medium turnout of eighteen bikes. At the same time we have signed up another thirteen members with one being overseas. We were located this

time down near Astwood Dickinson’s shop, and across from a few restaurants. There was a huge interest in the bikes that were on display by the public, with all members present having a great time. Just to name a few bikes that were on display:

Nigel Lambert – Kawasaki 125 Chris Shanks – Kawasaki 125

Eugene Correia – Triumph Terrier

Marc Siese – Honda CB 100 Richard Grant – Lambretta

Michael Anfossi – Triumph Terrier Victor Dasilva - Zundapp

Stephen Decosta – Mobylette Collection and Francis Barnett Paul Martins – Sun, Excelsior’s and other bikes

Zach Sagurs – Victoria Vicky FM38 I apologize if I missed anyone else that was there. As a side note, the Chamber of Commerce has agreed to invite us a few times next year after we indicated that we weren’t happy paying to show Bermuda’s Motorcycling History. You will have noticed that I have now added a new section to the newsletter, which shows a picture of a bike owned by one of the members with a small little description. I hope that by showing these bikes in the newsletter that those members who may not have seen these bikes before, can do so. I will be contacting some of you to do features as I progress with this new section. If anyone has an interesting bike they would like to see featured please let me know.

NNeeww TTCCDD ppoolliiccyy As you are all aware we recently called an emergency meeting of the BCBC due to a new policy implemented by TCD. The Transportation Control Department has implemented a new policy, which stipulates that no Motorcycle may be brought on Bermuda’s road without either one or both of the following;

- A Bermuda License plate - A registration card

The Committee met with the Chief Examiner of TCD, Randy Brangman to discuss this further and came away with two options to present to the membership that hopefully addressed the issue in both the long and short-terms. The meeting commenced at 07:45 and there were 26 members present. The first option presented was to redesign the affidavit as it was felt that it was a bit loose. The committee completed a redesigned affidavit and presented it to the membership for comment. There was much discussion with eventually an amendment added to the affidavit that related to the frame and engine numbers not being tampered with. Once the membership was happy with this then a vote was taken, with the entire body present in favor of the affidavit with the amendment. The second option was to proceed with a letter to the attention of the Minister of Transportation regarding the used motorcycle law as outlined in the Motor Car Act. This law stipulates that any Motorcycle that were to be imported into the Island, would be allowed to be licensed or registered on Bermuda’s roads. This was presented to the membership with much discussion. A vote was taken with the entire membership in favor. The Committee met with Mr. Randy Brangman of TCD and reviewed the affidavit that we had agreed on. Mr. Monkman and Mr. Brangman had reviewed it earlier in the day and

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made a change to point #5 as they said they cannot take someone’s Motorcycle or Auxiliary cycle and as well a random figure cannot be applied for the fine. As a result they have referenced the act and in particular, those areas referring to fraudulent information. I have attached the revised affidavit and the portion of the act that they refer to. If you review point c you will notice that the fee is $1,680, rather than the $2,000 as per the original affidavit. Mr. Brangman has drafted a letter and sent it to the Attorney Generals chambers to review before putting it in place. We should know in the next week or so if the affidavit has been accepted. I will update the membership with any news that we receive. If you have any questions or queries feel free to e-mail me or call me.

XXmmaass RRiiddee A week prior to the Christmas charity ride it was highly anticipated that it was going to be canceled due to the amount of rain coming down, (cats and dogs), but someone was

watching over us, as it turned out to be a glorious day. The ride started at City Hall with 37 various makes of bikes present such as Lambretta, Honda, Suzuki, MZ, Mobylette, Triumph, Kawasaki, Hyosung and Kymco. In addition we had the added presence of two Police motorcycles that escorted us throughout the ride and stopped all traffic to allow the

group to flow in one continuous line. The ride stared on time, leaving City Hall at 10:45 after everyone had picked a raffle ticket, stuffed themselves with the lovely coffee and pastries put on by the Café Acoreano, and proceeded to our first stop at Astwood Park. Once we arrived everyone mulled around, picked additional raffle tickets, and chatted for a while before moving on to our next stop, which was Dockyard, and a much-needed rest for those of us on the older bikes. If anyone has ridden a sprung saddle for a long ride, you’ll know what I mean. After a long rest in the sun, a bit of food, and shopping in the clock tower, we then rode on to the next stop, which was

Shelly Bay Park. This was a lovely ride with the sun beating down on our backs surrounded by motorcycle enthusiasts and the sound of multiple exhausts, like thunder!! There’s nothing like it!! Once we reached Shelly Bay it was a great place to rest with the shade from the surrounding trees, before heading on to St Georges for the final leg before brunch. While everyone was relaxing, Tom Trimingham passed around photos that he had taken earlier on in the day. Nice pictures Tom!! Anyhow, after the rest at Shelly Bay we then rode to St Georges and stopped for a short while before heading back out to Swizzle Inn to have a lovely meal, drink, and present the check to the Sunshine League. The Matron of the League was present and Stephen Decosta presented her with a check for $1,100.00 that was the proceeds from that days ride. Once the presentation was completed, Stephen did the drawing for the prizes donated by the numerous motorcycle establishments. The ride was excellent, and Kudo’s go to Stephen Decosta (Activities Coordinator) for a well thought out ride with loads of lovely prizes. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves and we look forward to holding this event on an annual basis. The names of individuals winning prizes are as follows:

Darren Booth Gilbert Lewis Florindo Canale Brian Willis Fredrick Paynter Tyrone Chin Lisa Almeida Deborah Sagurs Marko Almeida

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Peter Simons:

Peter was the driver of Carlos Cardoso’s truck that followed us around for the day, in the event someone broke down. This was a service that was greatly appreciated. Thanks again Peter. It should be noted that not one bike required the assistance of the recovery truck, to the dismay of Peter who was looking for some company to chat with, (Carlos).

Carlos Cardoso:

The owner of the recovery truck used for the day in the event someone broke down. Carlos thanks again for the Truck.

Leonora DeCosta, Lisa Almeida, Susanna Almeida:

Leonora, Lisa and Susanna assisted with the raffle, taking pictures and movies of the ride and anything else that was required. Thanks again for all of your help ladies, it was greatly appreciated.

Bermuda Police:

Without the assistance of the police bikes escorting the group and stopping the oncoming traffic there would not have been a continuous flow. We gratefully appreciate their assistance and are sorry they did not hang around for the food.

Tom Trimingham:

Tom throughout the day took photos of the ride and seemed to be at all the stops before the rest of us. How did you do that Tom? Anyhow the photos were a really nice touch, especially when we reached Shelly Bay and were able to see ourselves in pictures from earlier that morning.

PPrriizzee DDoonnaattiioonnss:: The following companies provided the prizes for our raffles at the end of the day and we would like to say special thanks, and greatly appreciate the prizes that were donated.

World Distributors WildCat Tours Cycles I nternational Lobster Pot Gorhams Swizzle Inn

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Eugene Correia Dean Dacosta Nigel Lambert Paul Branco Marc Siese Daniel Larkin Lloyd Ponto Daniel Desilva Chris Marshall Dale Butler David Benevides Sr. Vernon Smith Mario Thompson Rodney Roberts Arnold Pitcher Carlos Amaral Johnny Cabral Larry Burgess James Viera Andrew Lewis Ridgley Darrell Reuben Duarte Johnny Bean Kerry Tucker Richard Gaglio Bill Usher Cicott Holman Darren Booth Alistair Stewart Loren Bean Ralph Harvey MMeemmbbeerrss iinn ttoottaall:: 9988

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FFeerrrryy RReeaacchh EExxhhiibbiittiioonn The Sunday of the weekend of the Agriculture Exhibition This will be an exhibition of motorcycles owned by the members of the Bermuda Classic Bike Club. There is no entrance fee, or fee to show your bike.

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When: January 16th, 2003 Where: Old Elliot School (same as previous meeting)

))RRUU��VVDDOOHH��$$GGVV�� Tiger Cub center stand powder coated, nacelle Model inclusive of bold and spring. - $100.00. Contact Anthony Amaral at 292-1589 or e-mail amaralap@northrock.bm Zundapp 5 gear motor complete – Not turning. Make me an offer or willing to trade for any Cyrus tinware, especially a “big tank”. A Victoria Motor similar to Sachs- make me an offer. Contact Zach Sagurs at 232-0572 or e-mail zjsagurs@ibl.bm

::DDQQWWHHGG��$$GGVV�� Wanted, any tin ware for the Cyrus rigid and Bermuda Special models, and tank and fenders for a SUN Challenger. Contact Zach Sagurs at 232-0572 or e-mail zjsagurs@ibl.bm

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Mr. Editor I find it very upsetting to see that it seems to be only the members from Southampton to St Georges who showed

up for the Harbor Nights. As you are aware there are quite a large amount of beautiful bikes in

Somerset and those members should come out and support the club. Now it’s not like I am picking on Somerset members, it’s just that they were not out in numbers as I thought they would have been. Anyhow I just wanted to add my two-cent’s worth, what ever they may be. Signed: Supporting member Ed: Supporting Member, thanks for that. I am a Somerset member and brought out one bike in support of my Parish, but yes I agree it would be nice to others in the future.

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,,QQWWHHUUYYLLHHZZ��33DDUUWW������ Sec: What else did you see while working for J.B. Astwood’s? RP: I saw the first clutch being put on a Mobylette. It sat on the outside and a lever was pulled in to disengage it and vise versa to engage it. Sec: There were quite a few models of Mobylette’s, how did you distinguish the different models? RP: Well the first Mobylette models had the headlight mounted on top of the front fender and the later models had the headlight running along it. Sec: Was there anything else that you remember from J.B. Astwood’s that caught your eye? RP: Yes, actually there was. I remember J.B. Astwood’s brought in six Mobylette’s produced in Quebec called DynaLux, which came in a metallic blue. Sec: What other bikes did J.B. Astwood’s bring in to Bermuda besides the Mobylette? RP: They brought in Francis Barnett and the Trojan Mini Motor. Sec: Do you remember anything regarding the Francis Barnett or Trojan Mini motor? RP: Yes, J.B. Astwood’s also sold Humber cycles so I was able to purchase one and attach the Trojan Mini Motor. The Francis Barnett was assembled at a place called King’s Garage, which was located on St. John’s road where the HWP (old PW’s) garage is now, where they work on cars. There used to be a small garage located on the corner. Once the Francis Barnett’s were assembled I used to ride them around the parking area. Sec: Did you ever eventually ever own any of these bikes? RP: Yes, I owned two Francis Barnett’s, a Mobylette, which was my first bike that I got at the age of sixteen, around 1950, and a Trojan Mini Motor. Sec: In those days weren’t the laws in place at the time in relation to the Autocycle? How did this affect other bikes coming into Bermuda? RP: The laws at the time were constructed in relation to the Autocycle, so when Motorcycles came to Bermuda they were governed by the same laws as the Autocycle which meant they had to have pedals attached to the bike which were functional. Stay tuned next month for the continuation of Mr. Pedros story…..

%%LLNNHH��RRII��WWKKHH��44XXDDUUWWHHUU��Moto Guzzi Dingo �Carlos “Fonzie” Cardoso initially got a taste for bikes at a young age. His first bike at the age of 12 years was a Mobylette, which he scrambled around Spanish Point, and since then has had a passion for all makes of bikes. His collection varies around 20 bikes, which range from the MotoGuzzi we are featuring in this article, to a Cyrus (see future reviews for this bike), Mobylette’s, Yamaha 125’s, a

Norman, Francis Barnett’s, Gileria, Kawasaki, Triumph Terrier, Peugeot 103 and a Maxi Puch. The MotoGuzzi Dingo featured here was bought from a friend just recently, and it had belonged to his father who had worked at a cycle shop for years. It is the only known MotoGuzzi in Bermuda, let alone a Dingo model. Prior to my visit the bike had been running, but unfortunately the day I arrived Carlos could not get it to start, so I can only provide a second- hand story on how well it runs. Carlos testifies to me that the bike has enough power to pull two people up a fairly steep hill, although the prerequisite for those two people must be that they are about the size of a child. To start the bike you need to use the kick-start, which is located on the right hand side when sitting on the bike. The top speed is estimated around 40Mph and Carlos has had it up to 30Mph. The bike has low ridge hubs on both back and front wheels, the rims are 2 ¼ x 16 and the original Ciclomotore tires wrap the complete wheels. The chain guard and petrol tank is white with a black pinstripe applied around the outer edges. The remainder of the bike is red with the exception of the front fork nacelle. The color scheme is similar to a Maxi Puch in some ways. There is a black toolbox located above the motor just under the tank and frame. The motor is supplied with fuel through a Dellorto F27 Carburetor, and the stopping is through a brake pedal located on the left hand-side. As you can see through the pictures that I have taken, the bike is very interesting and still has the original number plates on it. The owners manual shows many interesting pictures of the bike and as far as I can tell through the pictures, the bike is totally original. I had a search through numerous motorcycle and auxiliary cycle books and then on the Internet to see if I can find another Dingo. I was able to find a later model from 1973 that has no similarities to this bike. If any members have any information regarding this bike, contact Carlos at Beta Motors.

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&&RRPPPPLLWWWWHHHH��00HHPPEEHHUUVV��President Paul Martins (H) 236-2719 / (W) 296-3694 (E) precisionauto@northrock.bm Vice President and Events Coordinator Stephen DeCosta (C) 234-8124 (H) 236-4068 (E) sldecosta@northrock.bm

Secretary and Treasurer Zach Sagurs (H) 232-0572 (W) 296-9657 (E) zjsagurs@ibl.bm Mailing Address: 17 Mangrove Bay Road, Somerset MA01