2024 ABC Mileage Challenge

Hi ABC ers 
well another European trip for NC , The Normandy region with its stable mate The Busy Bee , both greatly admired at the 1st Bedelia rally by some fantastic bearded and hairy French petrol heads .I could only watch as the Bee shined and took off on the rally as NC failed me , or did I fail it ? I think the woodruff key has gone again ! Oh well a Mighty good static display I think ! Still , wine  and good food and company was reasonable compensation. 

My contribution for October is a modest 23 miles. It may not sound much, but it was ridden in the tail-end of Hurricane Ashley!
It was intended as a midday-gettogether with the S. Cotswold VMCC Section, at the Malmesbury Garden Centre, 20.10.24. But when I got there, I was alone! Not a bike or rider in sight!
The rain was a wall of water for several miles, with some stiff gusts: BF is now proven Stormworthy, except for the brakes, which were totally washed-out. I had to use the gearbox to scrub off speed, and be extra vigilant with what was coming up ahead. 
No photos, the MGC is never photogenic, and in the rain it was positively repulsive!

Well done Paul , a true battle with the weather , I could only watch and hear the rain as I took the engine out and tank off NC , engine now split and yes it was the woodruff key again but no broken valve this time , on the Tank , it's leaking , ( has been for quite a while) any recommendations for repairs ? , not sure the liquid liner is suitable as it has a baffle and not so easy to seal , I believe Frost do one resilient to this new fuel . 

Hi ABCers

I have just added up the mileage for the month of October and the total was a surprising 217 miles!

The first and by far the most important thing to mention this month is Keith and his ride in the 2024 Levis Cup Road Trial. Not only did Keith complete 102.89 miles during the event, but also Keith took first place and the much coveted Levis Cup itself. Keith's success was obviously due in part to his own riding skill but also to his choice of the ABC 3hp on which to compete. It is understood that Keith's "blue and red racer" was specially prepared for the event with a new set of tyres! Below is a copy of very complicated the result sheet for you all to ponder over. Sorry, no photo of Keith at the event, yet.
 

My own riding took me to a breakfast vehicle meet at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu hosted by Vintage Tyres at which I got quite wet. However, there was an opportunity for a nice artistic picture.
 

Lastly, EK was judged to be the best pre-1945 machine at the Braishfield Custom and Classic Bike Show where the prizes were presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury himself. Although, it is said in some circles that "God rides a Harley" it was clear that his representative on earth was very keen on an ABC and was quick to point out that the ABC on the tank really stood for Arch Bishop of Canterbury.