Pan-Clan Scotland 16th Anniversary

Pan-Clan Scotland 16th Anniversary
Event Contact Details If you cannot find a member of the organising committee, and have an urgent question, here are some contact names and numbers. Name Mobile Tel. George Taylor Alan Fair Chris Fair Gordon Webster 07775 661895 07732 845383 07718 659452 07768 002001 In case of problems with tyres, we have an arrangement with Strathearn Tyres of Crieff. They are not normally open over the weekend, but have offered an emergency tyre repair/replacement service. Should you have a tyre problem (eg. puncture) when you are out on a run, you will need to contact your breakdown company to get the bike to Crieff. Your run leader will have the phone number of Strathearn Tyres and can liase with them to have someone available when you arrive. If you need a new tyre whilst at the hotel, contact one of the above who will help with contacting Strathearn Tyres. 1st – 4th June 2012
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday 1st June 14:00 Onwards 18:15 & 18:45 19:00 23:45 REGISTRATION Mini‐bus from hotels to Beveridge Park Hotel Welcome Meal Mini‐bus from Beveridge Park Hotel to hotels Individual Sponsors Saturday 2nd June 08:00 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:30 REGISTRATION OPEN Muster for Group Run A Depart for Group Run A Muster for Group Run B Depart for Group Run B Muster for Group Run C Depart for Group Run C Minibus to Edinburgh 18:15 & 18:45 19:00 00:30 & 00:45 Mini‐bus from hotels to Beveridge Park Hotel Dinner‐Dance Mini‐bus from Beveridge Park Hotel to hotels Sunday 3rd June 08:00 08:15 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:30 REGISTRATION Individual Photos at Dean Park Hotel Muster for Group Run A Depart for Group Run A Muster for Group Run B Depart for Group Run B Muster for Group Run C Depart for Group Run C Minibus to Edinburgh Patrick & Ann Douglas
Iain & May Taylor Chris Fair Wullie & Elaine Dalton John Duffy On behalf of the Pan‐Clan (Scottish Area) and N A B D, we would like to thank all our sponsors for their fantastic support. This event is pleased to be supporting N A B D (the National Association for Bikers with a Disablity). 18:15 & 18:45 19:00 23:30 & 23:45 Mini‐bus from hotels to Beveridge Park Hotel Scottish Evening & Meal Mini‐bus from Beveridge Park hotel to hotels Information Desk Friday 1st June Saturday 2nd June Sunday 3rd June Open Open Open 12:00 noon – 19:00 08:00 – 19:00 08:00 – 19:00 PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE FOR ALL EVENTS
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All prizes for the Grand Draw have been donated. Every penny raised by the Grand Draw will go to this worthy charity. Have a look at the prizes on offer then please be generous and buy lots of tickets. 1st – 4th June 2012
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A Scottish Welcome Welcome to Scotland! And an especially warm welcome to those of you who have ventured north of the border for a second time, having attended our 10th Anniversary bash in 2006. At our 10th Anniversary event there was a lot of excitement about the possible imminent announcement by Honda of the third generation of Pan European. Here we are, 6 years later, and there is a lot of excitement about an imminent announcement by Honda of a third generation of Pan European. Some things never change, but luckily that includes the glorious Scottish countryside (and weather), and the Scots ability to find an excuse for a party in everything. The Scots are also renowned for being ‘canny’ with their money. This does not mean that they are ‘tight’ but careful, and spend it wisely. The Scots are also incredibly generous to others in a less fortunate position than themselves. To this end this year’s celebrations are supporting the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (N.A.B.D.). This charity was formed by bikers who refused to accept that someone with a disability could not get the same level of enjoyment as we do from riding a bike. NABD help with the design and adaptation of motorcycles to meet an individual’s needs. There will be a lot more information about the charity around the event. There will also be a raffle, and every single prize you see (and there are lots of them) have been donated, for which we thank every one of the donors. Every penny raised from the raffle will go to NADB. All of us in the Scottish Area of the Pan‐Clan thank you for coming to our little Birthday Bash. In 5 years time we’ll be 21. I’ll leave that thought with you! Dress Code This is a celebration weekend and we want to avoid formality where possible. All we ask is that smart and casual clothes are worn on the Saturday night for the Dinner and dancing (to a live band). The Sunday night’s entertainment will include a Ceilidh band (Scottish Country Dancing) which will involve a lot of dancing, so comfortable clothing is advisable. For those that have it, can I please ask them to wear Tartan to give the evening a bit of Scottish Tradition? Kilts are encouraged! Strathearn Tyres ‐ Crieff (see back page) Committee If you need to talk to one of the organisers, check if there is anyone in the registration office; otherwise find someone wearing a maroon coloured Polo shirt with the event emblem. All committee members have their name badges on neck straps to help you further to identify them. There will always be someone on duty to answer any queries you may have. The run Leaders and car park marshals will have a light blue hi‐viz bib. If none of these work, then phone number contact details are on the back page of this programme. Supply and repair of tyres (cars and bikes). Bike Parking Please park your bike in the reserved area to the front of the Hotel. There is 24‐hr security for this event, and the bikes will be watched all the time. Meal Timings. Meal timings are as per the programme on page 2. Please pay particular attention to Sunday evening’s time for Dinner as we have planned this carefully to fit in with the Demonstration/Dinner/Dance/Draw programme. Hotel Bill Payment Guests are requested to please clear all bills with their hotel before their departure.
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MENUS
Friday 1st June – Buffet
Pakoras
Onion Bhaji
Pan-Clan Scotland 16th Anniversary
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Bhuna
Steak & Ale Pie
Lasagne
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Lemon Torte
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Coffee
Saturday 2nd June - Buffet
Pakoras
Onion Bhaji
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Lamb Karahi
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Stovies
Macaroni Cheese
Bike‐Quip – Accessories for ST1100 & ST1300 -
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Abasport – Motorcycle & Luggage Accessories -
Coffee
Sunday 3rd June - Dinner
Pakoras
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Pate
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Salmon with Grain Mustard Sauce
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Chicken Balmoral with Whisky Sauce
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Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
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Gulab Jamun & Ice Cream
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Cranachan
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Coffee
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Glamis Castle Tel: 01307 840 393 Open Mon. – Sun. 10am – 6pm Admission £9.75/£9 Roslyn Chapel Tel: 0131 440 2159 If you’ve read The Da Vinci Code, you’ll want to see this! Open Mon. – Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm Sun. Noon – 4:45pm Admission £9/£7 Scone Palace Tel : 01738 553200 Open Mon – Sun. 9:30am – 4pm Admission Grounds only £5.80/£4 Palace & Grounds £10/£9 Inchcolm Island Boat Trip from South Queensferry These boat trips take you on a 3‐hour trip up the Firth of Forth to Inchcolm Island where you land to explore the Abbey ruins and the bird colony, seeing seals basking on the rocks on the way. Forth Belle Tel: 01620 880770 (mention Pan Clan to get a 20% discount) Cost £16/£14 Maid of the Forth Tel: 0131 331 5000 Linlithgow Palace Historic Scotland Tel: 01506 842896 Open Mon. – Sun. 9:30am –5:30pm Admission £5.50/£4.40 1st – 4th June 2012
Glasgow Transport Museum Tel : 0141 287 2720 Open Mon. – Thur & Sat. 10am ‐ 5pm Fri. & Sun. 11am – 5pm Admission Free Royal Yacht Britannia Tel : 0131 555 5566 Open Mon. – Sun. 9:30am –4pm Admission £11.75/£10 Scottish Deer Centre Tel : 01337 810391 Open Mon. – Sun.
10am – 5pm Admission £7.45/£5.95 Knockhill Racing Circuit Tel: 01383 723337 June 2nd Bike Track Morning, 9am – 1pm (£75) June 3rd Knockhill Motor Sports Club Bike Racing St. Andrews, home of golf Places to visit : The Old Course Castle & Visitor Centre
Botanic Gardens British Golf Museum
Cathedral & St. Rules Tower Scotland’s Secret Bunker Tel: 01333 310301 Open Mon. – Sun. 10am – 5pm Pan-Clan Scotland 16th Anniversary
Run Details There are 3 runs arranged which are completely optional. If you wish to participate in any of the 3 runs which are to be led by one of our members using the tail‐end‐Charlie system, you MUST register for that run beforehand. We shall be limiting each run to 20 bikes, so it will be first‐come‐first‐served. Alternatively, instructions for all 3 runs are available so that you can do your own thing. The same runs will be arranged for both Saturday and Sunday. All runs are subject to change due to traffic or road closure. Please make sure you know how long you have at each stop, as timings may change depending on traffic conditions, and we would like you back in time to get changed before your evening meal! Run A – The Trossachs ‐ 205 miles West along the north shore of the Forth, over the Kincardine Bridge to a first stop at Stirling. The route then skirts the southern edge of the Queen Elizabeth Forest to Balloch at the southern tip of Loch Lomond for a second coffee stop. Continuing west, the route visits a view point overlooking the Gare Loch and Faslane – home of the nuclear submarines. Then it’s a turn northwards back to Loch Lomond and on to Tyndrum and the famed Green Welly for lunch. The Cullen Skink is highly recommended. Stirling Castle Historic Scotland Tel: 01786 450000 Open Mon. – Sun. 09:30am – 6pm Admission £13/£10 Wallace Monument Tel: 01786 472140 Open Mon – Sun. 10am – 5pm Admission £8.25/£6.75 After lunch, the route heads east and south, continuing to skirt the Trossachs before heading for the hotel. Run B – Loch, Loch and more Lochs ‐ 175 miles Heading northwest, this route passes Knockhill race circuit, Crieff (coffee stop), Loch Earn, Loch Tay and Loch Tummel (to visit the spectacular Queen’s View) and Loch Faskally (it’s there behind the trees – honest) before arriving at Pitlochry for lunch. After lunch the route heads southeast past Scone Palace (pronounced scoon, not like the cake) where the Kings and Queens of Scotland were crowned, and the famous stone taken to London), over the Friaton Bridge (hope you have a head for heights) returning via the northern shore of Loch Leven. Run C – Know your Fife ‐ 120 miles Run around Fife, stopping in St. Andrews, home of golf, for lunch. Fuelling arrangements Please ensure that your bike is fully fuelled before mustering for your run, as stops have not been planned within the routes. All the routes will, however, return by the Sainsbury’s filling station (about 3 miles from the hotel). 12
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Places to visit within 70 miles of Kirkcaldy Anstruther for Fish & Chips Typical Fife fishing village, with the best Fish & Chips in the UK. Bo’ness and Kinneil Steam Railway Tel: 01506 822298 2nd/3rd June Trains depart Bo’ness at 10:45, 12:15, 14:05, 15:35 Return from Manuel at 11:28, 12:58, 14:48, 16:18 Fare £8/£7 return Distilleries : Aberfeldy (Aberfeldy) Tel : 01887 822010 Open Mon. ‐Sat. 10am – 6pm Sun. 12noon – 4pm Admission £6.50/£4.50 Blair Atholl (Pitlochry) Tel : 01796 482003 Open Mon.‐ Sat. 9:30am – 5pm Sun. 10am – 5pm Admission £5 Glenkinchie (Pencaitland) Tel : 01875 342004 Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 4pm Sun. 12noon – 5pm Admission £6 Glenturret (Crief) Tel : 017644 656565 Open Mon. – Sun. 9.30am – 6pm Admission £6.95 Falkirk Wheel Tel : 08700 500 208 The world’s first and only rotating boat lift. Open Mon. – Sun. 10am – 5:30pm
Boat Trips Start 11:10am Entrance Free. Boat Trip Adults
£7.95/£6.95 Dunfermline Places to visit: Abbots House Tel : 01383 733266 Open Mon. – Sun. 9.30am – 4:30pm Admission £4/£3 Dunfermline Abbey Tel : 01383 724586 Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 4:30pm Sun. 2pm – 4:30pm Admission Free Andrew Carnegie Museum Tel : 01383 724302 Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 5pm Sun. 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission Free Run A – The Trossachs
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Falkland Palace Tel : 0844 493 2186 National Trust for Scotland Open Mon. – Sat. 11am – 5pm Sun. 1pm – 5pm Admission £11.50/£8.50 11
Culross Places to visit (National Trust for Scotland). Tel: 0844 493 2189 The Palace The Study West Kirk The Town House Culross Abbey Community Garden Edinburgh Places to visit Edinburgh Castle Holyrood Palace Museum of Scotland Royal Mile Scottish Parliament Princes Street Camera Obscura Scottish National Portrait Gallery Calton Hill Gladstone’s Land National Gallery of Scotland St. Giles Cathedral Scott Monument Edinburgh Zoo Fife Just enjoy it! Pan-Clan, Scottish Area
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Dunfermline Dunfermline Motorcycles 161 Chalmers Street
Dunfermline KY12 8DQ Tel : 01383 732952 Grangemouth Phoenix Motorcycles Glensburgh Road Grangemouth FK3 8XJ Tel : 01324 888280 Edinburgh Two Wheels 36 Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL Tel : 0131 667 7305 0131 667 2573 Cupar Cupar Motorcycles Westport Cupar KY15 4AW Tel : 01334 655757 Glasgow Victor Devine Motorcycles 60 Hydepark Street Glasgow G3 8BW Tel : 0141 225 8100 Perth Perth Motorcycles 233 Rannoch Road Perth PH1 2DP Tel: 01738 448550 Run B - Loch, Loch and more Lochs
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Safe Riding on Runs Each individual rider is responsible for his own safety and bike on any run. Organisers, Leaders and Tail‐End Charlies cannot be held responsible for safety. Ride within your own limits ‐ it does not matter if other riders pass you, the Tail‐End Charlie is there to make sure that everyone can ride at their own speed. Tail‐End Charlie System All of the led runs will operate under the Tail‐end Charlie system. If you are unsure about this, please pick up a copy of the ‘Guide for Pan Runs’ leaflet. If still in doubt, please ask. Points to watch in a group run. Do not bunch up. Allow other traffic to proceed without having to wait for 20 bikes. You will not get lost (we hope!). If you are a Marker, do NOT give up on the Tail‐End Charlie. It may take a while for the Tail‐
End Charlie to reach you, depending on traffic, weather, length of time between junctions, etc. Many of the Scottish riders have CBs, and hopefully will be able to communicate any problems. When riding on a motorway (we hope there will not be too much of this), if riding behind another bike in the same lane, stagger your line of riding to give yourself more braking time if needed. General Points Although we have many super biking roads in Scotland, remember that speed limits still apply, and there are speed cameras (static and mobile) and unmarked police bikes and cars. Drink‐Driving is not allowed, so remember if you are drinking the night before a run, it takes approximately one hour for each unit of alcohol to disappear from your system. For our foreign visitors, remember that we drive on the left‐hand side of the road. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL – ENJOY YOURSELF! Run C - Know your Fife
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