Introducing your Committee
Chairman
About Peter
I joined the SMC in 2014 with my wife Mandy. We were looking for an easy-going motorcycle club, with friendly members. To explore all the fabulous roads we have in Scotland, and beyond.
Currently I hold the Chairmans position, this is third committee position I have held.
I started biking back in 2004, as an alternative to commuting to work in a car. All year round, all weathers, including snow in the early days!. It was only when my kids were older did I get the itch about riding further afield.
Currently I have a BMW R1200RT (2008) and a Vectrix VX-1 (electric scooter, 2008 (with over 57k miles on the clock).
The thing I like most about the SMC is the adventure. Meeting all the different people, looking over the bikes, all the different roads and destinations that we explore as a group. Every time we meet is different, is very enjoyable.
Runs Co-ordinator
About Marc
I Joined SMC in April 2019, after visiting the SMC stand at the Scottish Motorbike Show. Was looking for a local (ish) club that weren’t patched or riding pocket rockets.
My committee role is Runs & Events Co-ordinator. Posting runs on the website, that have come from members, advising on best practice to put on runs and organising social events throughout the year.
I did my CBT a few times from 2000 onwards and rode scooters, but my now wife, Max, got me into motorbikes shortly after we got together back in 2013.
Currently have a BMW R1250RT and a BMW F900R
There are a number of aspects of the club I enjoy, but mainly the varied locations of our membership. Whilst this has its challenges, especially when organising social events, it does mean club runs start from all areas of the country and allow us to explore roads I would not normally visit.
Treasurer
About Ian
I joined The Scottish Motorcycle Club in 2018, following a return to motorcycling after a 10 year break. At that time, I was looking for a club that would suit my style of biking.
I’m very pleased to say that it fulfilled that need, and so much more.
I’m currently the Club Treasurer, and have held that roll since the AGM in 2021.
I’ve been riding bikes on and off for over 50 years. The very day I turned 16, I was on the road. It was easy then, you simply bought a bike, slapped on some L plates, and wobbled off down the road. There was no such thing as training in those days.
I currently have three bikes which are all used on club events.
2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350
2010 Triumph Bonneville SE 865
2022 triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro
What I enjoy most about the club, is the diverse range of events that have taken place over the years. Runs, weekends away, camping weekends, social evenings the Annual Challenge and more.
But best of all, was sharing those moments with so many friendly club members.
Joining The Scottish Motorcycle Club was without doubt, one of the best decisions I’ve made.
Meetings Secretary
About Kenny
I passed my motorcycle test in 1975 after doing a RAC training course. My first bike was a Yamaha RD200, followed by a Suzuki GT500A, another 2-stroke, which I loved. I then had a huge break in biking from 1980 to 2004.
My youngest brother started biking in 2000 (age 37!!) and after having a shot of his Kawasaki Z750, my back-to-biking seed was sown. A few years later, as my children discovered their independence, my wife Ali and I did an organised biking trip in India. Fortunately, I did a sensible motorbike refresher course first, then bought a Yamaha Fazer 600, which enabled several months of important road miles before the big trip.
A Suzuki GSX R600, a Triumph Tiger 1050 and seven years later, Ali and I were made redundant and decided to take early retirement. I found that my biking buddies from work moved to pastures new, leaving me at a bit of a loose end. I became a SMC member in August 2012….a great decision!
After another Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport then a couple of years on a Ducati 950s Multistrada. I’m now back with Triumph – a lovely Tiger 900GT Pro. In every way, coming back to biking has been a fantastically rewarding decision.
Web Administrator
About Mandy
I started riding in 2013 when I became bored being pillion on Peter’s bike (there are only so many mountains you can look at in a weekend!) and after a trying time with lessons and Mod1 I eventually passed and got my “big wheels”
We joined in 2014 with Peter being more active than me as I am a member of another all ladies club as well.
This is my 2nd stint on Committee, being Merchandise Co-ordinator previously and now Web Admin (please don’t break the website – I have no clue how to fix it!), but I still make the merchandise for the club via my own business and we donate a % back to the club from sales generated.
I originally had a Gladius 650 and then my beloved BMW F800GT called Tigger but swapped to a Honda NC750X DCT in 2023 (called Minnie!) which I love and can’t want to get more miles under my belt this year as I didn’t manage much in 2023.
SMC has been very welcoming to me when I was a new rider and everyone has been so supportive and helpful over the years and it’s also nice to see a few other female riders in the club as well.
Merchandise Officer
About Grant
Info to follow …………………