Malcolm led the Barrie Sherras Memorial Run; a tribute to one of our most respected members whom we lost last year. Barrie was very involved in trials for most of his life but in addition, he was a good friend, mentor and advisor to many of us. He was riding on the road until shortly before his death at the age of 87.
We also remembered his son, Bill, on the same run. We were lucky to have Barrie's wife, Gladys, and Bill's wife, Kate along with us. Another son, Bob, was riding with us and the third son was having his own run at the same time in the USA!
Malcolm took us via Oakerthorpe, South Wingfield, Brackenfield, Ashover, Slack, Two Dales, Matlock and back to The George Inn George Inn, Ripley.
The run had to be shortened as a rider tumbled at a junction in Oakerthorpe. His wife was shaken but finished the run in the sweeper car while she recovered.
Barrie was a very popular member of the section.
Kate addresses the riders alongside Malcolm, our leader.
A good turnout for an old friend.
The star of the show! It was lovely to have Gladys with us.
Some friends we haven't seen for a while.
We were visited by David on his lovely 1968 Thunderbolt. He couldn't ride with us on this occasion but promises to soon.