OMC Committee Members

Oakley Motorcycle Club is governed by a committee elected by OMC members.  Below is an up-to-date list of the committee.

Roger Bays

OMC Chairman

I founded the OMC in 2005.  At this time, aware that there was a distinctive lack of a Bike Club in North Bedfordshire, I arranged a first ever meeting on 27th January that year amongst friends and biking villages.  Eighteen people attended and OMC was formed.

Anticipating a membership of 40-50 people - little did I realise what a behemoth the club would become.  The first year closed with a paid-up membership of nearly 100 and every year since has had over 200 paid up members!

My current bike is a Repsol Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR5.

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL:  roger.bays@oakleymc.net

Christine Randell

Secretary

I joined the committee in 2008, taking over from Anne as Secretary of OMC.
 
I'm married to Phil who is also on the committee.  Before I met Phil nine years ago my knowledge of bikes was somewhat limited, but I now enjoy them very much, going on most rides-out and biking holidays, etc.
 
One of my many roles within OMC is to be responsible for our email system which, as you can tell from the volumes you all get, is no mean feat. I help and support Phil with what he does for the club and we are very much a team.

My current bike is a Honda CBR125
 
The thing I most enjoy about the club is the social side - parties, discos and bands etc.

 

 

EMAIL:  christine.randell@oakleymc.net

Dykes John

Treasurer

For my sins I am the Treasurer and have been since the club was formed back in 2005.
 
I have been riding motorcycles since 1997 and I currently own a Yamaha XJ900.
 
The thing I enjoy most about the club is the friendly atmosphere and banter between members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL:  dykes.john@oakleymc.net

Pete Griffin

Vice Chairman

I have been a member of OMC since 2005 and have served on the committee since 2006 as Vice Chairman, standing in for Roger when he's not around.
 
Along with a close friend Dave, I am the creator and editor of the club magazine which takes up most Friday nights. A few beers always make that bit more creative!
 
I help out with outside activities and have attended numerous shows and also help to supply the OMC merchandise.
 
My wife, Karen, and her sister Lynn, provide the food for us every Thursday night, so it makes it a family affair for me.
 
As for bikes I'm a Kawasaki man.  Since joining OMC I've had a ZX9R, ZXR1200S and a ZZR1200, all of which I have loved.

I enjoy the club because I have made so many friends for life within the club - it's like a giant family. 

 

EMAIL:  pete.griffin@oakleymc.net

Colin Measures

I was a founder member of OMC when it was formed in 2005 and I have served on the committee since the start.
 
My current roles in the club include:-
 
Organising the annual rides-out calendar
Leading some rides-out
Organising the odd weekend away
Carrying out safety observer rides
 
I get an enormous amount of pleasure from these activities, especially seeing improvements in members' riding skills after my observer rides.
 
My current bikes are a Honda Super Blackbird and a Suzuki Bandit 1200.
 
The likeable part of the club for me is the friendliness of all the members. I attend the club meets every week all through the year (except when I'm working or away) and enjoy it very much.  I also enjoy the willingness of the committee and its members to help others in the club when needed.

EMAIL:  colin.measures@oakleymc.net

Phil Randell

I have been a member of OMC since 2006 and a committee member since 2007.  After my two sons took an active role in the running of my three companies, I no longer have to devote 100% of my time to work.  This allows me to spend a lot of my spare time doing what enjoy, motorcycling and OMC.
 
I see my role on the committee to assist Roger and Pete where I can and make the club environment enjoyable and proactive.  I also organise a lot the weekends away that we have enjoyed over the years.
 
My current bikes are a BMW K1200S and a Fazer 1000.  Both suit my riding style and I enjoy them very much.
 
The things I enjoy most about OMC are meeting new people and being part of a team that runs a very successful club.

 

 

EMAIL:  phil.randell@oakleymc.net

Clive Homan

I have been a member of OMC since 2005, thanks to Colin who promised to buy me a pint if I joined, which I am still waiting for. I went on a ride-out the following weekend and never looked back (well only on a life-safer).
 
I have found joining a club like OMC has introduced me to a whole new bunch of like-minded friends with the same interests, on and off the bike.
 
I have been a committee member since 2007 and help to run events.  I encourage a team effort from members and always try to get people involved.  I also lead and participate in a lot of our rides-out.
 
I have had a few bikes over the years, CBR600, Aprilla RSVR, Honda Pan European 1100 and I'm now on my second Blackbird.

 

 

 

EMAIL:  clive.homan@oakleymc.net

Bernice Russell

My name is Bernice Russell (known to some has the Evil One) and I am part of a very important female contingent of the club.  I joined the club when it was first starting up and have served on the OMC committee since 2006.
 
I participate in many of our rides-out and help out with the charity events and social side of the club.  I like to see myself as a representative of our women members should they have any queries or fears.
 
My current bikes are a yellow VFR 800 (which I also ride pillion when we go touring) and a black Fazer 600 which is great fun to ride.

The thing I enjoy most about OMC is the social side, I really enjoy club nights, ride outs and the many social events that OMC run.

 

 

 

EMAIL:  bernice.russell@oakleymc.net

John Phillimore

I have been an active member of OMC since 2006 and recently joined the committee at the beginning of 2009.
 
I have been motorcycling since 1970, and it is particularly pleasing to see so many people from the past who are still biking and have joined OMC.
 
I see my role on the committee as helping with the running of the club and making a contribution on different issues. I promote and organise the MCN Butlins Skegness weekend on behalf of OMC.
 
My current bikes are a Suzuki Hayabusa for playing on and a ZZR1100 which I use for touring.
 
The thing I most enjoy about the club is meeting up with old friends on Thursday club nights and socialising.

 

 

EMAIL:  john.phillimore@oakleymc.net

Andy Ramsay

I have been a member of OMC since 2007 and on the committee since the start of 2009
 
I enjoy helping out on the shows and events etc and I particularly enjoyed being in charge of our stand at the spring 09 BMF show at which took 6th place for the best club stand.
 
Being a year or two younger than the rest of the committee I tend mix and socialise with the younger members of the club.
 
The thing I like most about OMC is being involved with such a busy and friendly club.

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL:  andy.ramsay@oakleymc.net