The scene that greeted me first thing in the morning!....

And just a few hours later some 170 miles from home,
the motley crew in Tosco's car park in Kettering, stomachs full, Santa suits donned, ready to go....

A couple of sad Santa's boast about their helmets (me on the right!).....

And they all thought I was sad bringing cleaning gear with me!........

.....but I anticipated this...........pure salt off the roads! :-(

It was cold but the sun was out and most important, it was dry.  Mt trusty steed far right.............

....and another shot...............

..........and on the race track ready for a few circuits....2633 bikes....awesome sound!!