Undertaking the lessons for the above was certainly one of the best things I have done in recent years. I absolutely love driving, and driving well. Having finished my bike lessons and being utterly horrified at how sloppy my driving had become, I decided to take up the lessons with the IAM, and I joined the […]

THE MOUNTAINS OF MOURNE SWEEP DOWN TO THE SEA This year’s Hog’n’Bog Rally will be based in Newcastle, Co Down, where the mountains of Mourne literally sweep down to the sea. It is a veritable open-air playground providing coastal drives, hill walking, rock climbing, nature rambles, photography, canoeing, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, fishing and […]

In recent years, Northern Ireland has become world famous for its burgeoning film industry, and in the Newcastle area alone, there are a few locations where the Game of Thrones has been shot. Inch Abbey – the 12th century Inch Abbey and its surrounds were used as the setting to shoot Hoster Tully’s funeral. The […]

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY Paddy Madden’s story: Paddy Madden has been interested in motorcycles since he was 16 years old ( about 10 years ago! ), having first acquired a Yamaha RD125 twin in 1980, then a Honda CB 750 F2, a 1956 Triton, a Triumph 650 pre-unit engine installed in a Norton Featherbed […]

The Hog ‘n’Bog Rally, 2015 I rested my arms protectively along the top of the 5 bar gate, killing myself laughing at the antics going on down the yard in front of me, when I got the tap on my shoulder. “Some security you are!” “Whaddya mean? I’m minding the gates!” “You’re supposed to be […]

For all those interested in staying over at Arnolds in Dunfanaghy on Saturday the 19th of March the cost is €87 pps in a twin or double room and includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. It is €20 extra if you want a single room. First Come First Served and they are looking for a €40 […]

First Chapter Meeting of 2016. Dont miss it! Please can Road Captains meet at 7:30 to put your name down for a ride out. Have a look at the calendar on http://www.belfasthog.com/2013-events/chapter-calendar-2/ and email your preference if you arent going to make it.

The National Trust have agreed to let us ride to top of Divis Mountain for something a bit different and a few photos this Saturday evening at 5PM. We will meet at 4PM at Mcdonalds Sprucefield and leave at 4:30 sharp. After Divis we will ride to Tony Romas where they are giving us upstairs […]

Meet at city hall at 1030 and leave at 1100. M2 then M5 to Carrickfergus, coast road to Larne, continue on coast road as far as Glenarm. Take B97 out of Glenarm, then A42 into Broughshane, on to Ballymena, Portglenone, Maghera and into the Ponderosa Glenshane Pass for lunch around 1300. Ride out ends and […]

Mid Antrim Run on Sunday 28th of June, meeting 10AM at Belfast HD and Led by Ady Hampsey to Ballyronan, Cookstown, Pomeroy, Gortin, Draperstown and lunch at Slims Bike Stop around 1:30PM