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Once upon a time there was a big bicycle race called TOUR OF SPAIN (which in Spanish is called La Vuelta, meaning The Return). Whereas TDF leader wore a Yellow jersey, 'The Spain' leader and winner wore a Red jersey. The team of SIR BAD WILY GINGERS and CHOIR PEST FOR HOMER (called Simply Keep Yellow) had already won The Detour France (TDF) so wanted to win The Spain. The first Briton to win THE BIG FRENCH RACE (TDF) was SIR BAD WILY GINGERS. After his retirement young CHOIR PEST FOR HOMER became team leader and won 'The France' 4 out of 5 years. The only year he missed winning was after a crash where he damaged his leg. The Team mechanic checked in the van but they didn't have a spare leg so CHOIR PEST had to leave the race that year. The Spain went up big hills and was so long it had to be measured on a calendar, not on a clock. Although La Vuelta meant 'The Return', after 3 weeks of hot, dusty, hilly racing they were always so tired they forgot where they'd started from so finished in the capital city, Madbid. CHOIR won The Spain becoming the first Briton to do so. The Team thought about adding 'Red' to their name, (becoming S.K.Y.R.) but CHOIR PEST complained he did not want to be known as a yogurt. Determined to have fun and jokes, the team name became Simply Kidding You. Riders could become breathless riding up big hills so, as a distraction, the most breathless riders were allowed to blow on a special blue flute. To avoid deafening the crowds, and other riders, the limit was 8 blows on the flute per day. The Spain Umpire said CHOIR PEST had blown twice the limit and could be banned. A long investigation followed. After winning The Spain, CHOIR won another big race called 'The Italy'; so was becoming really good at this now. His next goal was to win TDF again. At first it seemed he might be stopped from racing TDF while the flute investigation continued. Those overseeing bicycling's flute tests were called UCI (Untimely Career Interrupters). Previously one of the most dopey bicyclists at TDF was Trance Arms Long. Because he had long arms he could inject more than most. He won TDF more times than you could shake a syringe at, but his wins are no longer recorded as he was told "STRUCK OFF". Having had problems in the past with dopey bicyclists, the TDF organisers were very careful who they let ride the event. It looked like CHOIR might not get a chance to ride and win again. Then luckily a 'scientific report' (from the Land of Nethers) found dog flutes could not be heard by humans. As it could not be proved that CHOIR'S flute wasn't a dog flute, the case was thrown out. Becoming a dog (to reduce liability) had been suggested on TV in 'Red Dwarf', so the 'science' wasn't entirely new. Previously a couple of bicyclists had been banned for less blows on the flute. Some people thought this muddied the waters; while others thought possibly the water just looked muddy if the sports overseers' credibility had been sh@t into it. Never again would multi-millionaire bicyclists, with access to 'experts' and science fiction, have to worry about the 'Career Interrupters'. Although CHOIR had been cleared, there were people in France called cretins (French for village idiots) who could not understand reports or equations or words. They were unhappy that CHOIR would start the race. They wanted their young French star (Roamin' Barnet) to win and didn't like CHOIR. It seemed CHOIR and his Team were as popular in France as Pufferfish flavoured baguettes. As TDF went thru many villages this meant there could be danger from the cretins at the roadside while racing in France. Undaunted the team, with CHOIR as their leader, were determined to race and will start soon. Enjoy the spectacle. ===================================================================================================

Early morning ferry to cherbourg-octeville then 50mph drive to the campsite- tradition dictates that the 1st night (& 2nd/3rd) is spent in Arnage site set Beers in - let the festivities begin......

Somewhere else.

I’m with you on this one mate!

Hi All I recently signed up to the club after purchasing my very own Westfield Megablade. Its very early days yet but the car seems to be in good condition however there are one or two little snags that need attention like a faulty oil pressure gauge/sender (they seem to be an issue with the BEC cars). However i know very little about the car so if anyone on here knows anything about it that would be most helpful. I'm based in the Liverpool area and hoping to meet fellow Westfield owners (hopefully some BEC owners as well) at the local area meet across the water in the Wirral whenever the next one is. Also the car came with a hood and side screens but they have never been fitted to the car, im not sure i have the skill in order to get the fitment how id want it does any body know of a professional fitter in the north west region? Thanks and hello to all Alex

Back to our usual location for this month - the Church Mouse in Chester le Street at 7.30 pm Let's hope this run of glorious weather keeps up and we can get the cars out - assuming mine passes it's first MOT that is!

True... & I am the bar man! So I may come across and cheer you on from the banking before opening up!

Would love to join you :P but from other posts it looks like I'll be on beer duties, 'Tis a shame but one must do what one must do :D

Stelvio on Monday

Not too bad although there were several red flags, one that took awhile to sort out due to a car in the tyre wall at the top of the pit straight. Otherwise, it was perfect conditions to enjoy a dry and sunny Donington The only problem I had was running low on fuel and hadn't brought any with me because I thought I could buy fuel on the night but it wasn't open! Now looking forward to Blyton on the 13th

Hi Stephen Menu choices in advance were not needed last year I will give them the numbers on Monday and will ask and let you all know! Thanks G

I was tempted to try the new bike rack on the Cali, so yeah count me in................... can't be out for long though, have beer to drink

8am. Pub. Check

Agree 100%. Our vets fought to keep our freedom to do just things as use and enjoy the beaches etc. However no way on that date. Totally disrespectful. Remember the uproar when top gear and ken block were doing donuts near the cenotaph. And that wasn't even on a significant date in history.

Difficult one. I'm a soldier and until very recently was involved in taking recruits on trips to Normandy to study the invasions. It's always felt strange to me that the beaches are now often just that - seeing people sunbathing on Omaha beach, or playing games on Gold has never sat well with me. Then again, they are beautiful beaches, and there is no reason for people to not be allowed to have fun on them. Normandy also heavily relies on tourism, so it's not hugely surprising that the locals want people to turn up and use them. That said, holding the concert on the 6th is pretty disrespectful. I have no issue with it being on the beach itself, but not on the 6th when many veterans will be there, and memorial ceremonies taking place along the coast.

Hi Vogalogue, we have a pair of black 2" harnesses in stock, we can do them to you including UK delivery £120.00. if ordered today i can get them out to you for tomorrow. Kind regards, Westfield sportscars

A couple of videos from myself and son: First is me driving, a lap or so behind Russ, then a few clear laps catching an old Porsche 911. Second one is my son Pete driving. A lap behind a quite rapid Porsche 968 maybe? followed by some clear track with the odd car..

In the 60's, my grandfather built this 28ft solid kauri-planked coastal launch in his backyard, took him 1-1/2 years to do it - and she's still on the water to this day (recent pic). When it was finished, it had to be craned over the top of his neighbour's house to the awaiting lowloader. Lots of nail-biting done that day!

OMG thats the shiniest thing ive ever seen....sometimes wish i had chosen red , top colour for a Westy.

It's daft. I'm in the cycling industry and one of the guys who works here knows a fair bit about this. Apparently a lot of pro cyclists have asthma or other respiratory diseases. b*****k*. I would bet good money that they get a bogus diagnosis so they can take these drugs which would otherwise be illegal. Why would you pursue a career in something that almost solely relies on you having very efficient lungs if you have a respiratory disease? And how would you get any good at it (to get towards pro level) if you did have such diseases? It's a shame that cheating and dishonesty is so rife through all aspects of life nowadays.

Of course it’s disrespectful to hold it there ANY year on 6th June. Ridiculous.