Jegs Blog : NOC National Rampart Rally Morpeth 27th

We had the Friday booked of work to attend the Norton National Rally in Morpeth, the weather forecast was for a bit of a washout. Thankfully we made it most of the way in the dry and what rain we did get wasn't too bad. We stopped for food at the Old smiddy in Tyninghame worth a visit if its not too busy with olds. Yes we did go down by the A1, wont make that mistake again.
There were a good few bikes at the Rugby Club when we arrived, we signed in and exchanged some how was the run down blethers before getting the tent up, thankfully before the rain did came on.
More blethering with plenty visits to the bar made the Friday night, it was great to catch up with folks we hadn't seen for a while, in some cases a few years.
We didn't go on any of the organised Saturday runs, we opted instead to walk into Morpeth for breakfast and a wee wander around, Morpeth looks not too bad for a visit.
The bike runs were to be back in Morpeth town centre around 3pm so we had plenty time to kill before then, how much tea can you drink though. When we arrived in the centre, there were plenty Nortons all parked up, there were lots of onlookers taking in the spectacle.
The Saturday night was spent drinking beer, talking bikes and watching Max fire up his Manx Norton and riding it along the front of the rugby club.
Sunday morning came around earlier than you would wish which means packing up the tent and your gear to head home. We had a great run home on the A68 in mostly good weather.
Thanks to all the organisers and the rugby club for a brilliant well run rally, roll on the next one.