Fitting tribute to Dr Rod - Video
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Around 200 motorcycles rode in convoy across the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, from the late Rod Gibson’s home village of Tetford, to the National Youthbike finals near Lincoln, in the first Rod Gibson Charity Memorial Rideout.
In a fitting tribute to Rod riders, and his readers from his days as editor of Classic Mechanics magazine, travelled from as far afield as Norwich, Stoke on Trent and Derby to take part. The two charities which will benefit from the ride are National Youthbike and the National Association for Bikers with Disabilities, both of which Rod supported.
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Words: Malc Wheeler
Video: Julie Wheeler
3 Responses to “Fitting tribute to Dr Rod - Video”
Tommy10bikes Says:
August, 2nd 2010 at 12:39 pm
First ride out I have had in a group and really enjoyed it, weather lovely and hot with a good selection of classic and newer bikes. On leaving from the White Hart pub in Tetford it was great to here all the bikes leave and ride to Mortons. Though the only snag we had was the split into 2 groups on leaving Morton Media car park. Well done to the Wold bikers for directions all the way to Leadenham.
Looking forward to the next ride out.
Bike ridden Yamaha XT 500
roy garrington Says:
July, 25th 2010 at 02:26 pm
fitting tribute to Dr Rod,He was a real gent,Top of his class,Wish i could have been on the ride this year,but could not atend due to other comitments.hope you do it again next year.i would love to bring my bike that rod restored.
roy garrington.
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Crowhunter Says:
August, 6th 2010 at 02:12 pm
A great tribute to a great man. It was a privilege to know him and be a part of the ride out.