Ian Marcer Autumn Mists Run

Ian Marcer Autumn Mists Run 2022

Mick Leach has sent this report and Andy Roberts has sent some photographs. I took a couple of shots at the start too. The refreshment stop was a bit of a scramble as there was some kind of event going on there and the place was full of cars. We were parked up in a not too suitable place but at least we could leave when we wanted. I guess that the car drivers were still trying to get out hours later.👿
Thanks to all who took part on what turned out to be a nice sunny day. Maybe the late Ian Marcer was smiling down on us.👍

I always look forward to the Ian Marcer Autumn Mists Run. Ian knew his way around the area and when I heard that Eddy, also a native was leading the run I knew we were in for a treat. I had been keeping an eye on the forecast which at one point was iffy, but good fortune was on the cards and when I looked at the forecast in the morning, there was only a 2% chance of rain, so I put my overtrousers back in their bag.
Eddy and Gloria were already at Conkers when Ray, Andy and myself got there. Others soon arrived and we were able to do some catching up. Eventually fourteen motorcycles were assembled. Mick Waterfield volunteered to be tail end Charlie and after Eddy's briefing we were soon underway. I was impressed how Ashby town centre was avoided and then a right turn off Burton Road took us over the top of the A511 Ashby by pass and through the village of Smisby, new roads to me. You can't beat local knowledge. We seemed to circle around Breedon on the Hill being treated to some fine vistas of the Priory on the top of the hill which we later reached where we stopped to admire the panoramic views from the church car park. We moved on and eventually reached Swarkestone garden centre which was much busier than usual. After coffees and ice creams we recommenced the run back through Ticknall, and Blackfordby, then circumvented Measham and back to Moira Tollgate from the opposite direction to the way we had left. Thank you to Eddy and Gloria for leading and planning the route, Mick Waterfield who was our tail end Charlie and to the riders who supported the event.
Mick Leach.

Photographs at the "Conkers" start.

Photographs from Andy Roberts

Breedon Hill 1

Breedon Hill 2

Breedon Hill 3

Breedon Hill 4

Breedon Hill 5