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Sunday 13th April 2014
After a pleasant costal ride to Salobrena we then turned
inland & followed the old Granada Road to Velez de Benaudalla where we
stopped for coffee at the “Castle Cafe”. Then retracing our route we took the Autovia
back to Torrox Costa to join in the popular Ruta 340 Bike Meet.
We met lots of old friends plus some new ones, it was nice
to see, RBLR Member, John Dawson from Alicante. After listen to some great Rock
Music, eating some fantastic Paella & getting a little sun burned we went
home by our various routes – another day in paradise.
Sunday 23rd March 2014
Sunday 16th March 2014
Sunday 26th January 2014
At 1030 hrs we left from the coastal petrol station in Benajarafe & headed towards Malaga & joined the A7000, mountain road, to Colmenar. Onwards
to the old Venta at Alfarnate for a coffee & a rest in
the sun – only 22 degrees C today. Then on to Loja where we picked up the
cross-country, snow-capped, road to Alhama de Granada for lunch. On to Zafarraya
down the mountain pass to Venta Bajo & home – another day in paradise. Come
& join us!
Sunday 12th January 2014
After leaving
Benajarafe at 1030 hrs we went the cafe at to La
Trocha in Coin for a coffee.
From Coin we
went via Villafranco del Guadalhorce to Teba & on to the A384. Then on the
narrow steep & twisty country roads to Arriate where we had an excellent
lunch. After lunch home via Cuavas del Bacerro & Serrato, stopping for
coffee at El Burgo, on to Alozaine & home – around 250 kms a great ride in
the sun.
Sunday 5th January 2014
Sunday 1st December 2013
Great "Ride Out" we took a roundabout route via Malaga, Fuengirola, Coin, Alozaina & Ardales to the Kings Gorge at El Chorro - then on to the Chinese for lunch. Great weather, great day - come out & join us!
Sunday 17th November 2013
Armistice Day - Monday 11th November 2013
Remembrance Day - Sunday 10th November 2013
More pics to follow
Sunday 3rd November 2013
Delivering the Poppy Boxes to the Loja Branch, then on to Rute for lunch via Lake Iznajar.
Sunday 20th October 2013
From Benajarafe we went via the coast road to the "Castle Cafe", (just North of Motril) for a coffee. Then onward and upwards to the highest village in Andalusia - Trevelez. After lunch we took a slow mountain ride swinging South East then home stopping for a coffee on the way - a nice day.
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Sunday 13th October 2013
Saturday 4th October
"Ride to the Wall" at the National Arboretum in UK
Pics to follow
Sunday 29th September 2013
A very wet and grey day in Spain.
Sunday 22nd September 2013
Starting from Benajarafe, Coin and Alozaina. We then took a very windy ride across the National Park via El Burgo and Serrato to the lakes at El Chorro. Lunch was taken at the lakeside Kontiki Bar close to Valle de Abdalajis. After a nice lunch we left by a number of routes with the majority going via El Torcal and Lake Vinuela - with 19 on the "Ride Out"a great day. Many thanks to Terry and Perle for their "Preparations".
Sunday 15th September 2013
Sunday 8th September 2013
Sunday 1st September 2013
Sunday 18th August 2013
Sunday 11th August 2013
After a coastal run on the road east of Nerja we went onwards and upwards to Otivar where we stopped for a coffee. Then taking the mountain road we went a very picturesque route stopping close to the Embalse de los Bermejales for lunch. After a nice lunch on via Alhama de Granada, down the Zafarraya Pass and home - a great ride.
Sunday 4th August 2013
From the coastal petrol station in
Benajarafe we went to Coin and had a coffee and met up with other members.
From Coin we went across the National
Park via El Burgo to Ronda then up the mountain road to Jimera de Libar for a good lunch. On the way back we took the scenic route through the pine forests to El Burgo for a coffee and then home.
Sunday 30th June 2013
After a run up from the coast we visited El Torcal.
Sunday 23rd June 2013
After a run up to the Alhambra Palace in Granada we visited a nice Biker Cafe with a "Biker" museum. It was good to see Kevin out on the road again, looking fit and well.
Sunday 16th June 2013
Saturday 25th May 2013
Sunday 19th May 2013
After a hearty breakfast at the Manila in Los Boliches we left for all points to Ronda, this included a short mystery tour of Fuengirola – it was not an uneventful day! Up the mountain road to Ronda and when we arrived, we quickly found out that the alleged recession in Spain is a joke as it was impossible to find an empty table for lunch, even on the edge of town. So onwards and upwards across the National Park via El Burgo where we stopped for a snack and a drink. Age was beginning to show at this time (not the bikes) so we took a steady ride to our casas - another day in Paradise.
Sunday 12th May 2013
A wet day!
Sunday 5th May 2013
Wednesday 1st May 2013
After leaving the coastal petrol station in Benajarafe at 1030 hrs we went to
the crossroads at Venta Baja and on to Alhama de Granada via the Zafarraya Pass. Then on to Loja passing snow capped mountains on the way. We then took the road to the Lake at Iznajar finding some "Poppies" on the way. Arco del Sol Restaurant in Colmenar for lunch and then home - a great ride.
Sunday 28th April 2013
A wet day in Spain, but still we made the effort although we cut short our "Ride" and paddled home.
Sunday 21st April 2013
Sunday 14th April 2013
After a nice sunny ride we arrived at the Puente Genil Bike Concentration. We had a walk around the town, spoke to a few of the locals and had a bite to eat. Very cheap food and drink, very nice people - a place to visit again. It's great to be riding in the sun at last - the last two months have been cold!
Sunday 7th April 2013
Sunday 24th March 2013
We dodged the rain!!
Pics of, potential, member's bikes
Sunday 3rd March 2013
After a ride from Benajarafe to Coin, Ojen, Marbella and Mijas we have a bite to eat in the Manila Cafe/Restaurant at Los Boliches.
RBLR Rep For Wales and Ireland, Dave Richards, meets Colin Waudby - Chairman Benajarafe RBL
1st March 2013
Dave Richards and DP brave the snow
Archedona 28th February 2013
A very cold day
Sunday 24th February 2013
Blue skies but snow on the mountains. From Nerja along the coast road to Motril then inland on the mountain roads to Orgiva & Lanjaron finally visiting the Embalse de Beznar. Then lunch at a great restaurant in Velez de Benaudalla & home via the Autovia - a very windy day.
Sunday 10th February 2013
Up the A7000 then on to El Torcal, lunch at Villanueva de la Concepcion - great views from over 4,000 feet.
Sunday 3rd February 2013
A cold, windy day (for Spain) but with lots of Sun!
Sunday 27th January 2013
Having a coffee at the Cafe on the Ronda Mountain Road
Sunday 20th January 2013
At the "La Roda de Andalucia Clasico y de Epoca"
Saturday 19th January 2013
RBL “Riders” Prepare
for their Africa Trip
In May a group of local Royal British Legion Riders are
planning to visit the Atlas Mountain plus many other locations in Morocco on
their motorcycles.
As part of their preparations they need to fine tune their mechanical
skills. One of these is the repairing & changing of tyres in the outback. To assist them with this they called on the help of Jose
Sierra the boss of MotoFast (a specialist motorcycle tyre & servicing company)
in Malaga. On Saturday 19th January a group of Riders visited the
MotoFast facility & were given an excellent demonstration on the manual
removal & repair of motorcycle tyres both tubed & tubeless. Jose also
passed on many other tips that will assist the Riders on their travels.
The Riders Branch is a National Branch of The Royal British
Legion whose members are to be found worldwide. Details on the Legion Riders
can be found at www.rblr.co.uk, local info
can be found at http://rblrinspain.blogspot.com/. Local “Ride Outs” are every Sunday.
Many thanks must go to Jose & his team for their
valuable assistance and in giving up their time & providing the, necessary,
help towards this Africa trip. MotoFast can be found on Pol Ind. El Viso in
Malaga www.moto-fast.es – Jose speaks excellent English.
Sunday 13th January 2013
Sunday 6th January 2013
Sunday 16th December 2012 - last ride before Christmas
After a snack at Coin we traveled, via a route through Alora, to the gorge at Valle Del Guadalhorce stopping at the Hotel La Garganta for a coffee. From there we went passed the lakes at Ardales on route to Villanueva de la Concepcion the roads clearly had a great deal of rain over the previous three days and were very very muddy - Craig did well on his"Off Road" Ninja! Following a nice lunch at the restaurant "Rincon de la Villa" we headed for home.
Pics by DP and Steven Middleton
Sunday 2nd December 2012
Pics taken at the "Blue" Village of Juzcar (Nr Ronda)
Wednesday 28th November 2012
As part of our training for our North Africa trip Allan
Ellis and DP spent the day “Off Road” on the mountain trails North of Malaga.
Starting from Coin they traveled various trails until they ended up on the El
Burgo road above Alozaina. Following a cuppa at Terry and Perles they headed
off joining the trails at Tolox and followed the mountain road to Monda from
there they departed for home.
Given the recent heavy rainfall the tracks were in a
very poor condition with a vast amount of fallen rocks.
Many thanks to Allan for his local knowledge.
Sunday 14th October 2012
Saturday 13th October 2012
UK ARMY TEAM PLAYS LOCAL CLUBS
A great evening of rugby, was had by all at the sports complex in Velez-Malaga with two of our local teams from Velez-Malaga and Loja playing a team from "19 Close Support Service Battalion" who are on tour in the Iberian Peninsular. All the teams had a great time and played their hearts out. The teams were well supported by the local & ex-pat community with the stands full.
This was followed by a meal at the Restaurant El Cruce.
Over 12 “Riders Branch” & friends rode in to support this event which ended up with the final game being played in, almost, darkness.
Many thanks to those who were able to attend.
Sunday 9th September 2012
Sunday 2nd September 2012
Sunday 12th August 2012
Monday 16th July 2012
Sunday 1st July 2012
Sunday 13th May 2012
Sunday 12th August 2012
Sunday 1st July 2012
Sunday 6th May 2012
Sunday 8th April 2012
Sunday 1st April 2012
Sunday 25th March 2012
Sunday 26th February 2012
Sunday 22nd January 2012
Sunday 15th January 2012
Sunday 8th January 2012
Xmas Eve 2011
Thr "Riders" who went to Roquetas de Mar
Wednesday 21st December 2011
Leaving Benajarafe at 1030 hrs we had a quick run down the A7 to Moto Fast (Tyre Company) in Malaga, we had a coffee while Colin has a new tyre fitted and then up the A7000 to Colmenar.
We stopped on the way for a short break where we met Esther and Urs, visiting bikers from Switzerland.
Sunday 18th December 2011
Thursday 15th December 2011
Presentation of thank you letter to Carrot outside "Carrots Bar" in Torre Del Mar
Sunday 4th December 2011
Our pics speak a thousand words – come & join us.
Sunday 16th October 2011
Sunday 25th September 2011
Sunday 13th September 2011
Bike Meet at Ruta 340 at Torrox where Willy presented a €450.00 cheque for the Poppy Appeal.
Sunday 27th February 2011
Fifteen of us join "The Old Town Cafe" Fuengirola Bike Meet.
Sunday 13th February 2011
Sunday 30th January 2011
Sunday 16th January 2011
Tuesday 11th January 2011
A night out with our family and friends at a local Indian restaurant.
Sunday 9th January 2011
Today was a day with all seasons in one day, we started off in sunshine, we arrived in Coin for a coffee and met up with the rest of our group. Then we went on our way to Antequera where we met hail and then more sunshine. We progressed on the A45 in torrential rain which made us divert our journey to the Co2 cafe in Colmenar for an excellent meal. Following our refreshments and warming ourselves we made our way home - another day in paradise!
Sunday 2nd January 2011
Wednesday 27th October 2010
Today we had a pleasant Ride Out to visit the Legion Branch in Loja (near Granada). We were very well received by the Chairman Dennis and the Loja Branch. Following a nice lunch we rode down to the lakes on to Antequera and home - another day in paradise.
Sunday 24th October 2010
Sunday 17th October 2010
Wednesday 12th October 2010
Dennis, Alison, Andy and DP have a nice afternoon off-road.
Sunday 10th October 2010
Sunday 26th September 2010
Sunday 19th September 2010
We visit a local rally in Velez-Malaga.
Saturday & Sunday 11/12th September 2010
Sunday 5th September 2010
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 22nd August 2010
Sunday the 22nd started off with a slow ride down the coast from Benajarafe to the Manilla Cafe in Los Boliches for a leisurely breakfast. Then we took off to Marbella and on to the Ojen Road to Coin, at this time we had been joined by Malcolm, Craig, Tracy and Tony.
After lunch at the "Country Kitchen" in Coin we took a spin down to Willy's where we had some refreshments
Willy's Party Saturday 14th August 2010
Article and more pics to follow shortly
Funeral of Harry Henderson Wednesday 12th August 2010
Last Thursday was the funeral of Harry Henderson. Harry, sadly, passed away on the previous Sunday in the Velez-Malaga local hospital in – he had not been well for some time. Harry was the father of "Harley" Martin (Martin is our favourite local Harley mechanic and general good guy).
Harry, who was 82, had an interesting and varied life including war service with the Royal Air Force when he served as a tail gunner. He leaves behind a large family of one son, three daughters, fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren – something he must have been extremely proud of?
Martin and Harry’s family had asked that a number of “Riders” and his “Biking” buddies be in attendance at the service along with a number of friends.
The service was a sad occasion but a fitting tribute to Harry with the service being officiated by the Rev. James Thomas, the local English priest from Torre Del Mar with the exhortation being given by DP – this was followed by cremation.
It was nice for everyone present to meet Martins family, although we always seem to do this at sad occasions.
All in all I am confident that Harry would have aproved of the celebration of his life!
All our thoughts, I am sure, go with Harry’s family and immediate friends.
HARRY may you “Rest In Peace”
Words by DP photos some by DP but mainly by Lynne and Carel
A Few Pics from Sunday 8th August 2010
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 1st August 2010
After leaving Benajarafe we met up the others at Nerja, we were also joined by Frank van Gerwep and Wilco Vonk from Holland ( friends of Gerrit). On to Motril where we had a coffee at the Castle restaurant. Looking up at the Sierras with snow still on the peaks was very spectacular. 
Following coffee the Dutch guys rode up into the mountains with the rest of us riding down to Torrox Costa for a nice Austrian meal and home.
The RBLR National Rally 23–25th July 2010
I flew over to the UK PM on the 22nd, to be picked up at Nottingham (East Midlands) airport by Curly Davies on his Gold Wing and trailer. Curly was to be my chauffeur for the weekend a daunting thought. The UK weather was at its best with the rain starting just down the motorway – waterproof suits are defiantly needed in the UK.
After a night on the piss in Aldershot meeting up with a few old mates and doing a bit of shopping we moved down to Bordon for the start of the Rally. The Rally was held at the local Rugby Club with us camping on the pitch & using the club facilities.
It was a slow start with a lot of the attendee’s not finishing work until the evening. When everyone was there about 350 were present with around 300 bikes. That night, following the mandatory Curly Bar B Q, we had a few drinks & off to bed on my camp bed provided by Curly – a man who can pull anything out of his bag (or trailer)!
Saturday morning there were a number of activities organised including a “Ride Out” to the Submarine museum in Gosport plus a free visit to the local REME museum.
That evening there was a bit of a do which included a fancy dress competition – you can see by the pics that Curly & I were not quite sure who was in fancy dress! There was the inevitable prize giving with DP picking up the prize for the member who had travelled the furthest. We met a few old mates including Karl who we hadn’t seen since Faro 2009.
Sunday morning saw us on route to Sheffield, via Aldershot, for another night visiting the local ale houses. At the end of the evening we visited the local “Legion” Club in Chapel Town, an excellent venue with great staff – a very well run club, they are to be congratulated.
In the morning breakfast cooked by Curly & then off to East Midlands airport for my trip back to the sun.
All in all a good weekend many thanks go to Curly for his, as always, excellent hospitality & transport.
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 11th July 2010
I flew over to the UK PM on the 22nd, to be picked up at Nottingham (East Midlands) airport by Curly Davies on his Gold Wing and trailer. Curly was to be my chauffeur for the weekend a daunting thought. The UK weather was at its best with the rain starting just down the motorway – waterproof suits are defiantly needed in the UK.
After a night on the piss in Aldershot meeting up with a few old mates and doing a bit of shopping we moved down to Bordon for the start of the Rally. The Rally was held at the local Rugby Club with us camping on the pitch & using the club facilities.
It was a slow start with a lot of the attendee’s not finishing work until the evening. When everyone was there about 350 were present with around 300 bikes. That night, following the mandatory Curly Bar B Q, we had a few drinks & off to bed on my camp bed provided by Curly – a man who can pull anything out of his bag (or trailer)!
Saturday morning there were a number of activities organised including a “Ride Out” to the Submarine museum in Gosport plus a free visit to the local REME museum.
That evening there was a bit of a do which included a fancy dress competition – you can see by the pics that Curly & I were not quite sure who was in fancy dress! There was the inevitable prize giving with DP picking up the prize for the member who had travelled the furthest. We met a few old mates including Karl who we hadn’t seen since Faro 2009.
Sunday morning saw us on route to Sheffield, via Aldershot, for another night visiting the local ale houses. At the end of the evening we visited the local “Legion” Club in Chapel Town, an excellent venue with great staff – a very well run club, they are to be congratulated.
In the morning breakfast cooked by Curly & then off to East Midlands airport for my trip back to the sun.
All in all a good weekend many thanks go to Curly for his, as always, excellent hospitality & transport.
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 11th July 2010
This Sunday we started off with a short Ride Out before meeting up with the rest of the group at the Colmenar annual Bike Meet. It was a great day with the normal giant piella supplied by the local Bike Club. After the event a number of us went for a nice ride around Lake Vinuela and a coffee before going home.
Lake Vinuela Dennis on a good day
A Few Pics and Words from Tuesday 6th July 2010
Tuesday saw four of us Dennis and Colin Scrivens, John Elmer plus DP on route to Gibraltar to deliver a RBLR Wreath to Kim Gravett, our member from Gibraltar. Kim is laying this wreath at the Menin Gate on the 21st July on behalf of the "Riders" in Spain and the Iberian Peninsular.
DP passes the wreath to Kim Keith Brown
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 4th July 2010
With the temperature at 28 degrees we left Benajarafe to pick up other “Riders” at Nerja. Onwards to Motril on the old coast road before turning inland towards Granada for our first stop, breakfast at “La Brasa” in Velez de Benaudala with snow still on the mountains. Then we took the new A44 (motorway) to Granada taking the turning off at the junction to the Airport and the A92 to Seville. As it was now about 34 degrees we took a break and fuelled on the A92 before turning on the old road towards Alhambra de Granada. This took us through open countryside to the town then turning SW to the Zaferia Pass where we stopped for lunch at a pleasant restaurant half way down the pass. After a lunch of spit roasted pork we split and headed for home – overall nearly 300 kms and another day in paradise!
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 27th June 2010
Bob Payze Ojen in the background
Meet up in the morning, a ride down the coast with breakfast at the Manila on to Marbella a beautiful winding inland road to Coin and then home for football. We also met two new very nice friends, Trevor and Cathy - another day in paradise
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 20th June 2010
The Bay at Le Herradura
6 Riders 3 Nationalities Four of the best
John Elmer and DP Ride Out with a Speedway Star from the 60's - Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last Thursday John and David had the pleasure of riding with Mike Stevenitt. Mike was a member of the famous West Ham "Hammers" Speedway team in the 60's. We had a pleasant ride down the coast with Mike. Over a cup of coffee he filled us in with his very interesting Motorcycling history. There will be more to follow with some historic pics of Mike - watch this space.
DP, Mike and John
Bar B Q at DP's Cortijo 29th May 2010
A few pics from the night.
Christa and Gerrit Heather, John and Liz
John and Penny Sue, Tracy and Tony
A Few Pics and Words from Sunday 16th May 2010
This was a very nice "Ride Out" with 16 Riders and friends.
We started from Benajarafe picking up members from Estepona, and all places inland, at Coin. After a coffee and a sandwich we took the scenic route to the Cave village of Setenil where we did a bit of sightseeing before filling up and moving on to Arriate for lunch. After a nice lunch we went to the edge of Ronda and split for home.
Many thanks to Terry and Perle for organising the "Ride Out". DP
The girls
A Few Pics from Saturday 8th May 2010
A nice "Ride Out" on a Saturday.
January 2010 “A Cold Month”
January 2010 in Southern Spain, like the UK, has had a cold snap to it with more than our fair share of rain. However RBLR Members have still managed to get out on their bikes every week. Sometimes distances have been short, possibly just a quick trip to Fuengirola.
On the 17th we went, with the Los Lobos (the wolves) Club from Nerja, into the Sierra Nevada’s climbing up to within 100 meters of the snow line. It was a cold ride up the mountains but when we got to the top it was 20 degrees. We had a great meal before heading home – we went out in the dark and got back in the dark - a great day with fantastic scenery as you can see from the pics.
All in all our numbers for early 2010 have been down due to some members going to the UK for Xmas and the New Year and have not yet returned. A few members are in the UK on business with the rich and famous having just returned from Jamaica.
We have a number of projects in the offing for the rest of the year including a number of trips away not forgetting Faro 2010 – more of that shortly.
An open invitation is out to all “Riders” Branch members to visit us in Southern Spain and should any assistance be required for trips do not hesitate to contact us.
Blue skies for now and have a great 2010.
David Pusey – RBLR in Spain
0034 952514226 – 0034653108415
david_pusey453@live.co.uk
Norton Commando provided by Riders Branch Member Gerrit Esveld
October 2009 - LIC Event in the Miramar Centre Fuengirola
Norton Commando provided by Riders Branch Member Gerrit Esveld
October 2009 - Legion Riders and friends take Poppy Boxes to the new RBL Branch in Loja
Riders with Loja Branch Chairman Dennis
