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 distinct lack of a Bike Club in North Bedfordshire, I arranged a first ever meeting on 27th January that year amongst friends and biking villagers.  Eighteen people attended and OMC was formed.

Anticipating a membership of 40-50 people - little did I realise just how massive 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

Phil Randell

Vice Chairman

I have been motorcycling since the age of 16 which is now many years ago.  I have always lived within a fifty-mile radius of Bedford and as a result I still keep in contact with a lot of the guys that I rode with back in the seventies.
 
I joined OMC in 2006 and have always been a proactive member within the club.  I joined the committee in 2007 and became Vice Chairman in 2010 when Pete Griffin stood down.
 
My current bikes are a BMW K1200S and a Fazer 1000, both of which suit my riding style and are fun to ride, whether solo or with Chris as pillion.
 
The things I enjoy most about OMC are that most of my old biking friends have joined the club so we all keep in touch, and that it makes me very proud to be part of a team that runs such a successful club.

 

 

EMAIL:  phil.randell@oakleymc.net

Bernice Russell

Treasurer

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

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

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

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

Paul East

I bought my first bike, a Puch TS50 for £20 in 1977 and have been riding pretty much ever since. I’ve had all sorts of machines from pocket rockets to ballistic missiles, bikes I’ve loved and some I will deny ever owning and currently ride a BMW R1150RT.

I enjoy the ride outs because ultimately that’s what it’s all about, but I also look forward to Club night and sharing a pint with a whole group of like minded friends.

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL: paul.east@oakleymc.net

Tony Dawson

I joined the club in 2005 & became more active as the years went by. I enjoy leading ride outs & have lead quite a few over the last couple of years.

The biggest being a 700 mile charity ride in 2009.
I became a committee members this year & I'm looking forward to helping the club become stronger.
I have made many good freinds since joining & hope to make many more.

I started riding 1976 & have too many bikes to list, my present bike is a Yamaha FZR600R.

For some reason the club committee decided I need  a nickname & came up with 'Binned It Agen'. I still cant work out why.

 

 

EMAIL: tony.dawson@oakleymc.net

Peter Lane

I have been a member of OMC since 2007.  I enjoy the social side as well as biking, and have attended and helped out at many events.  I enjoy the odd track day and rides out, but have not been able to attend many lately since a collision in '08 on a Bikesafe course left me with serious leg injuries, but that’s another story.
 
I started on a Fizzy and have had many bikes since, including a GT185, Fireblade, Busa, R1 and now a FZS1 Fazer (I'm too broken for sportsbikes now but still love them).

I hope to be out on the bike more in the future and meet a few more members... so I'll see you down the Club.

 

 

 

 

EMAIL: peter.lane@oakleymc.net

Keith Russell

I joined the club during its first year in 2005 (being member 47!).  This is my second stint on the committee (short break for work commitments). 

I currently ride a Toesland rep Ducati 996.  Through the club, my wife Bernice and I have made many good friends.  We socialise, go on ride outs, holidays, charity rides and enjoy club nights with its friendly atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL: keith.russell@oakleymc.net