The TT RAT Club

The official factory-run club for owners of Hinckley-built Triumphs. Join us and live the Triumph experience - that's what R.A.T. is all about. We've a diverse programme of events and in each we try to sum up that spirit of adventure, individuality and originality that draws people to Triumph. As the registered owner of a Hinckley-Triumph Motorcycle you can set up your membership within the Riders Association of Triumph free of charge.

 

R.A.T Club TAUNTON Calender of Events for 2008

RIDE REVIEWS...

REVIEW of Sundays ride to BSB Thruxton.
Seven of us rode up to Thruxton to what turned out to be the opening round of this years British Superbikes. Weather was kind and the sun actually came out! There was a good crowd as usual and it was great to see Triumph on the podium in the Super Sport race, in fact, there were about six or seven 675's racing, a testimant to the quality and performance of that machine. The races produced the usual thrills and spills and we were all amazed at the ' Rossi style ' late breaking of the 675 Daytona, undertaking the HM Plant Honda several times at the 'S' bend, to continually contest 1st & 2nd place. We had a good ride back home so thanks to those of you that came along, great to meet you and look forward to seeing you at either the monthly RAT meet or on the next ride-out. Rich

REVIEW of Sunday 20th April, Ride to West Bay.  On a chilly snowy April morning we braved the elements and rode via Chard and Axminster to Westbay for breakfast. The THREE of us that went thoroughly enjoyed the ride, returning via Honiton. Roads were good and the sun was out, and it was nice to finally get on the Tiger for a spin. We met a nice group of guys down there who sometimes go out with Bridge at Exeter. They went to Westbay as Bridge told them that we would be riding there, so they came along to join in. We had a 'yap' and some grub and said our goodbye's. Hopefully we can get more of you out riding once we have sorted the communication issues-watch out for a letter arriving from Total Triumph. Thanks Rich.

REVIEW of Sunday 24th February, Ride to Bude.
Thanks to those of you that turned up for our Ride to lovely Bude, even though the ride down was a bit damp! Negotiating the mud on the road kept us all alert but we were rewarded by some blue skies over Crooklets Beach, Bude. It was nice to get a comment that it was good to leave AND return as a group, and that's my philosophy -we are a club! The return ride was good and especially after being complimented on our riding skills by an Unmarked Police Bike. Not so good for Gary though -who was then 'nicked' for his smaller than legal rear plate!!
Thanks again and be good to see you all on the next ride. Rich.

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RIDES COMING UP...

Sunday 18th May

Ride to Tintagel. Join us on a ride on the great roads through Devon and Cornwall and keep an eye out for King Arthur!

Meet at TT 0800hrs

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Sunday 1^st June

National Motorcycle Museum. Ride up to the museum (avoiding motorways as much as possible!)

Meet TT 8.30

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Sunday 8th June

BBQ at Merry Monk in aid of the Somerset Air Ambulance.

Richard has organised a social event for all the family at the Merry Monk Pub at Monkton Heathfield in Taunton to raise money for the Air Ambulance.

There will be representation from the Air Ambulance, the Police with the Ride2Arrive team. Wellington Motors are kindly lending us the biggest inflatable 'Ape' worth coming just to see that-the kids will love it!

We would like riders to come on their bikes so we can have an area for displaying bikes old and new. There is a childrens play area, Great BBQ, raffles,competions etc etc

We are also looking for ideas to help raise cash, ie childrens face painting, etc so if any one has any ideas please contact Richard on 07870601693.

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Additional rides to Poole Key, Paignton Bike night,New for this year WSM bike night Ride outs will be emailed and displayed in the TT showroom or contact Richard  on 07870 601693.

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Sunday 22^nd June

Breakfast mystery tour- 1 clue its in GB and you go over a Bridge?

Meet TT 8.30

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PLEASE NOTE. All future RAT meetings will be held at the Merry Monk, Monkton Heathfield in Taunton. All meetings will commence at 7pm.

We are keen to improve our lines of communication to you all and email is the easiest and quickest way. Please could you email us at rat@totaltriumph.co.uk so we can update your details or contact Richard Labanc on 07870 601693.

Or as always for details of all RAT based events, please contact us in the shop on 01823 358899.