| Chairman | |
|---|---|
| David Morris |  Contact: David Morris |
| Honda VFR & BMW K1300GT SE | |
| Before taking a direct access course for my test in September 2008 I had been a very keen cyclist covering typically 4500 miles a year. In my youth I had always wanted a motorbike but my father would not allow it and the reason given was "that there was too much traffic on the roads". This was back in the 1970's and as he used to have a motorbike himself I just accepted his decision as you did in those days. Using the motorbike I can travel much further and see more countryside than you can on a push bike and last year I covered over 8500 miles on Wednesday night and weekend runs with the GMC. After joining the club I took advantage of 4 days advanced tuition. This experience transformed my bike handling skills and increased my awareness and confidence. I would strongly suggest no matter how long anybody has held a licence that they should consider this training. Being a member of the GMC has allowed me to socialise with like minded people and enjoy weekend trips away to destinations that otherwise I would never have ventured to. Current bikes are Honda VFR V-TEC 800 and BMW K1300GT SE. | |
| Vice Chairman | |
 Contact: Fraser Stronach | Fraser Stronach |
| Triumph Sprint ST | |
| I grew up with motorbikes pretty much 'in the blood'. My father had been a dispatch rider in North Africa during WW2 and numerous uncles, cousins and friends all had motorbikes of various types and vintage. Following a shot of a friend's BSA Bantam, my own first bike, back in the 1960s, was an AJS 18S - a 500cc single which I had to fit a sidecar to until I got my full licence. As a student, I commuted with this bike back and forth between Elgin and Aberdeen for about three years. Somehow I managed to sell it for 5 pounds more than I paid for it - the one and only time I've ever made a profit! I then had a Kawasaki Z750 in the early 80s, but that only lasted for about a year. After early retirement, I returned to biking again about four years ago when I finally wore my wife down, having 'persuaded' her that a motorbike would be an excellent way of touring Scotland. I took a half-day lesson from Phil at 2112 before buying an Aprillia ETV1000 Caponord and after two years, and a number of Highland and Island tours, changed that for my present bike. I joined the GMC in 2009 and have enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities this has given me to improve my bike riding. I passed the IAM motorcycle test and took part in an IAM Skills Day at Knockhill in 2011 and would strongly recommend everyone taking some form of advanced training - I have found that it has hugely increased my enjoyment of motorcycling. I am now looking forward to increasing my contribution to helping with the running of the club and to seeing you at the Wednesday runs, weekends away and social events. | |
| Treasurer | |
| Colin Brodie |  Contact: Colin Brodie |
| Suzuki V-Strom | |
| My dad always said I wasn't to get a bike while I lived under his roof as it was too dangerous. So, taking his advice to heart, I started biking on my honeymoon in 1984 aged 18. A weeks rental of a clapped out C50 in Corfu and I was hooked! I've very rarely been without two wheels since then & have enjoyed every one of the many bikes I've owned. These were changed a lot when I was younger (stolen, written off or just sold on for something different) but I tend to keep them a little longer now. Pity the same can't be said of my wives...ahem. Anyway, a few wives later and I currently have two bikes, the DL1000 V-Strom and a Bandit 600S. I've been very impressed by the club since joining last year, especially the Wednesday night and weekend runs with the other members. I look forward to seeing you at the Park & Ride this year. | |
| Secretary | |
 Contact: susan | susan |
| CBF1000A | |
| Born in Aberdeen with 2 older brothers there was always a bike or two sitting outside our door, eventually I got my own bike, I spent most of the time running out of petrol or picking it up off the road! I eventually got bored and gave up, I only got interested again 6 years ago when my Son wanted one. I took a day off work to go bike shopping with him. He lost interest while I bought a Honda Varadero 125 had so much fun on this bike. I would come home from work, jump on the bike and go for a run. I then Bought a Yamaha FZ 2etc Sold the Fazer as it gave me the dropsy syndrome! My current bike which fits like a glove Honda CBF 1000 GTetc I found out about the GMC when I did a Bike Safe course with Grampian Police. When I moved back into Aberdeen I joined the GMC. That was 3 years ago. We are a very active bike club with runs every Wednesday night during summer months. Sunday runs and Weekends away all go towards making this a very social bike club. | |
| Membership Secretary | |
| ABLACKIE |  Contact: ABLACKIE |
| KTM | |
| Events Coordinator | |
 Contact: Ian MacLean | Ian MacLean |
| Aprilia | |
| Committee Member | |
| Liam Walker |  Contact: Liam Walker |
| Web Admin | |
 Contact: Joe Goodlad | Joe Goodlad |
| Honda CBR1000 RR Fireblade | |
| I suppose I have always had motorcycles in the blood. There is nothing like being on the bike the open road and the twisties. I have always had sportbikes and that trend continues. I joined GMC the middle of 2011 and have enjoyed myself from the first ride. We have excellent camaraderie and the midweek and weekend runs brings all like minded individuals together. | |
| Committee Member | |
| Steve Farrell |  Contact: Steve Farrell |
| Honda Varadero | |
| After a short break from biking I bought a GSXR1000 k2 then swiftly changed it for a new Z1000 in 2008 . While browsing the web for a local bike club I found the GMC site and turned up on a Wednesday evening and never looked back. After a few months of being a member I realised we were covering a fair few miles so changed the Z for a Hayabusa. In 2010 I passed the IAM test which I would recommend for everybody. | |
| Committee Member | |
 Contact: Sanchia May | Sanchia May |
| Honda CBR600RR | |
| Committee Member | |
| Colin Macnaughton |  Contact: Colin Macnaughton |
| Honda VFR | |
| I moved from Glasgow to Aberdeen over 20 years ago. I rode around on motorbikes when I was a teen but never did sit my test as I was never allowed a motorbike:(. The other two wheels was in our blood with cycle road racing and time trials. On April 2007 I sat my direct access and that was it from there i bought my first bike a Honda CBF 600n and traded it in after 2 months and bought it's bigger brother the Honda CBF 1000, I now today ride the Honda VFR 800 VTEC. I joined GMC on June 2010 and with midweek bike runs to weekend camping trips, this has to be one of the best and most enjoyable hobbies that I have ever done and will love doing for a very long time. I am still young you know :) | |