Advance Motorcycles
www.oakingtonplane.co.uk/advance
Turn-of-the-century motorcycles, as ridden by Ixion. Advance were also pioneer aeroplane designers - fascinating stuff!

The Albany Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Club
avcmc.iinet.net.au
Based in south-west Australia, this club is open to all with an interest in the restoration and of riding motorcycles, and caters for veterans through to the latest models. All welcome to join in the monthly meetings, regular rallies, week long trips, off road events and a hillclimb.
Membership: AU$25 per year, plus AU$5 initial fee
Tel: Australia 0898 415 501

AJS & Matchless OC
www.jampot.com
01536 511532
Extremely active club with an excellent monthly magazine. Brilliant spares scheme which keeps plenty of Ajays and Matchless machines on the road. Website frequently updated (including a brain-boggling weekly quiz), plus plenty of real world activities with branches across the UK and worldwide.

Ariel MCC
www.arielownersmcc.co.uk
A smaller marque but an energetic club. Committed to long distance riding (every year they hold the LDR, Long Distance Rally). As entertaining a bunch of riders as you are ever likely to meet. Monthly magazine plus a lively email list.
01274 418336 (eves only)

Ariel Arrow and Leader Group
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/arielarrowandleadergroup/
A group of over 100 enthusiasts dedicated to keeping these classic old smokers on the road.
01228 538668

Ariel VH500 Group
http://groups.msn.com/ArielVH500
A new group for VH500 owners, based around the rebuild being done by the group's founder. Includes photos, technical info and contact with other owners. Email ArielVH500@groups.msn.com

BSA A7/A10 Page
www.audioworld.net/BSA/BSAGoldenFlash.htm
Enthusiast page about pre-unit BSA twins, with many pics, technical details and rebuild info

BSA OC
www.bsaownersclub.co.uk
Booming international organisation which welcomes anyone who owns a BSA. Huge library of Beezer info. Monthly magazine. Lots of help for restorers, with technical advice, details of correct paint schemes and a transfer service to get the right badges. The Club runs the annual BSA Open Day which anyone can attend, plus a globe-trotting international rally and squads of smaller events.

BSA A10 Super Rocket Page
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9472/index.html
An information exchange for Super Rocket enthusiasts which aims to supplement and improve on the usual manuals. Also includes useful data for Spitfires and other A10s.

Bridport Classic Bike Club
www.bridportclassicbikeclub.co.uk
Informal group which caters for enthusiasts of classic motorcycles, and meets at 8pm on the last Thursday of the month at the Crown Inn, West Bay Road, Bridport. Holds rallies and rides around the West Country and beyond.
Tel: bridclassbike@tiscali.co.uk

The British Owners' Club (Essex)
www.britishownersclubessex.co.uk
Formed in 1974 with the aim of preserving, restoring and riding British bikes. Meets every Wednesday at about 7-30, with a new venue from Jan06 at the Kings Oak, High Beech, Epping.
Tel: 0208 220 4424

www.BritBike.com
Forums, bike of the month, BSA info, stories and links. All welcome, as long as it's about British motorcycling

Brough Superior Club
A worldwide organisation 'operated in the interests of owners and riders of Brough Superior and WE Brough machines to foster the preservation and use of these machines.' Genuinely vital club for anyone who aims to own and run a Brough. Operates a monthly magazine, spare scheme, club events, technical advice, annual rally, machine register etc.
UK Membership £15. Joining fee £1. Additional cost for posting the newsletter worldwide.

Bucks British and Classic MCC
www.bbcmcc.freeuk.com
The Bucks British and Classic MCC meet every Wednesday at The Plough, Cadsden near Princes Risborough.
Contact Goffy on 01494 868218 for more information.

Busy Bee MCC
www.watfordbusybee.org.uk
Club harks back to the days of the Busy Bee Cafe in NW London; now welcomes classic and modern riders alike. Meets Thursday each week at Broadlakes Lodge Social Club, London Colney. Regulars rides, three shows each year, and other events.
Annual membership: £10
Tel: 020 8428 8523
Email: editor@watfordbusybee.org.uk

Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group
www.cvmg.on.ca
What started back in 1967 by 13 old bike fans has grown to a trans-Canadian club with over 1700 members and 26 local sections. The CVMG welcomes enthusiasts with an interest in motorcycles over 10 years old. Monthly publication, some discounts on insurance and events, organise rallies, vintage trials, swap meets, runs and breakfast/lunch meetings.
Membership details from membership@cvmg.ca

CH&IRS
www.sidecar.org.uk
The Chiltern Hills and Imminent Regions Sidecarists are a small group of sidecarists who keep in touch mainly via the internet. Members affiliate to the Federation of Sidecar Clubs via CH&IRS. Although this group is based in the Chilterns, they are a truly national bunch with members in Herts, London, Oxfordshire, Suffolk and even the Outer Hebrides! Membership via the FoSC with a small charge towards maintaining the website.

Cornwall Classic Motorcycle Club
Provides support for classic motorcycle riders in Cornwall and West Devon. Holds monthly meetings, social evenings and club runs, produces monthly magazine, arranges discounts from local suppliers, etc. Supports local charities.
Email: chairman@cornwallclassicmotocycleclub.com
Tel: 01752 815443

Cossack Owners Club
www.cossackownersclub.co.uk
Cossack Owners Club featured in RealClassic.co.uk
Independent UK-based club for owners and enthusiasts of motorcycles and sidecars made in the Soviet Union or former Soviet states (inc Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia and others). These include all models of Ural, Dnieper/Dnepr, Ishevsk (Jupiter and Planeta), Voskhod, Minsk, Riga; aka Cossack, Neval, Britaine or Regent, etc. Newsletter and magazine, technical advice, rallies, machine dating, manuals and more.
Annual membership £14.
Email info@cossackownersclub.co.uk

Cumbria Classic Motorcycle Club
www.cumbriaclassicmotorcycleclub.wetpaint.com
Based mainly in North and East Cumbria. Meet once per month at The Salutation Inn, High Hesket on the A6 (call the pub on 01697 473604 for date of next meeting). Regular runs during summer to The Lakes, North Yorkshire National Park and The Borders.
Annual membership £10.
Tel: 01228 538668

CX500 & GL MCC UK
www.CX-GL.org.uk
Devoted to Honda's transverse V-twin, shaft drive motorcycles. A friendly and energetic club with a UK annual rally and regional reps, an e-list, and a growing membership. The club for tomorrow's classic - today!
Email cxglmcc@hotmail.com

DOT Mcc
www.dot-motorcycle-club.co.uk
Now in its fourth year, the DOT Motorcycle Club was formed to ensure that DOT motorcycles are used and restored. Publishes a quarterly magazine and has stands at major competition shows; provides technical assistance for members and is collecting archive material for members' library
Email dotclub@freenetname.co.uk
01618 345472

London Douglas MCC Ltd
www.douglasmotorcycles.co.uk
An international club welcoming all enthusiasts of the Douglas marque (despite the name; you don't have to live in London!). Bi-monthly magazine, spares, archive, dating service, machine register, full programme of events plus nine UK local branches.
Membership £15 per year
Send SAE to LDMCC, 48 Standish Avenue, Stoke Lodge, Patchway, Bristol BS34 6AG

Ducati Owners' Club of Great Britain
www.docgb.org
Wildly active UK club for Ducati fans, which covers all Duke bikes of all ages. Hence lots of modern stuff, and a passionate interest in World Superbike racing. Ginormous glossy colour magazine. Arrange lots of trips around the UK and to the Continent.
Membership £22 plus £2 joining fee.

Ducati Owners' Club of Great Britain (Manchester branch)
ducatiownersclubgb.com/phpBB2/index.php
The Manchester and South Lancs branch of the DOC welcome anyone who owns, has owned or has an interest in Ducati or any model of Ducati motorcycle to their regular meeting on the last Wednesday of each month, at 19:30 at The Red Lion, 4 Lanes End, Hulton, West Houghton (on the A6 1.5m SE of Chequerbent roundabout -- J5 off M61).
Tel: 07977 939136 / 07976 224437
Email: Martyn.Edwards@Orange.com

Exeter British Motorcycle Club
www.exeterbritishmotorcycleclub.co.uk
Meets at the Poltimore Arms at Pinhoe, Exeter on the second Thursday in each month, hold Brit-bike only club runs twice weekly, and longer rides like the Exe Valley Run on Father’s Day. Aims to foster, encourage and maintain an interest in British motorcycles; to provide technical assistance to its members and to maintain good relationships between motorcyclists and the general public.
Membership £7 per year
Email: secretary@exeterbritishmotorcycleclub.co.uk

Exeter Classic Motorcycle Club
www.exeterclassicbikeclub.co.uk
Extremely active local club based in the South West of England with a very new website that is certainly something to shout about. Welcome all classic fans to their many regular runs and meetings (modern bikes allowed but old 'uns preferred!). Strongly committed to a local charity and all-round very nice people.
Membership £15 per year

Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs
www.fbhvc.co.uk
A grouping of some 350 clubs and Museums together with over 500 trade and individual supporters. Aims to preserve the right to use old vehicles on the roads without any undue restriction and to support its member organisations in whatever way it can. One of the most effective vehicle lobbying organisations there is.
Individual supporters fee £10
Email admin@fbhvc.co.uk

Francis-Barnett Owners' Club
www.francis-barnett.co.uk
This club aims to make ownership of a Francis-Barnett as enjoyable and rewarding as possible and keep the F-B name alive by (among other activities); keeping a library of manuals and spares catalogues, producing a quarterly magazine, building up a stock cycle and engine spares, offering dating services and so on. Worldwide membership stands at over 600.
Membership fee £10
Full club profile: www.RealClassic.co.uk/newsfiles/club07052200.html

Greeves Riders Association
www.greeves-riders.org.uk
For anyone interested in the Thundersley marque. The Club has an enthusiastic membership with many members actively competiing in classic trials. Provides access to various services including machine dating and archival material, plus a bi-monthly mag, expert advice and information on the full range of models.
Membership costs £13 plus £2 joining fee.

Harley-Davidson Riders' Club of Great Britain
www.harley-davidson-hangout.com
The HDRCGB is the oldest Harley enthusiast's club in the UK and one of the oldest in Europe, and was formed in 1949. There are currently 30 regions that meet on a regular basis across the UK plus events throughout the year. Club members run a wide variety of Harleys from the current twin-cam and V-rod models, Aermacchi and Cagivas, classics back to the Model J and beyond. Free tool hire scheme for members, insurance scheme, technical advice, dating service, discounts with various suppliers. Bi-monthly magazine.
Annual membership £36
Write to: HDRCGB, PO Box 62, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QE (enclose an sae for reply)

Hawks MC (Cheltenham)
www.hawksmc.org.uk
Off-road group which specialises in Pre-65 and pre-1970 trials; all are welcome to attend their events.
Annual membership £3
Email admin@hawksmc.org.uk

Herts Classic Bike Club
www.classicbikeclub.btinternet.co.uk
A new local UK group. Just formed, and meets at the Royal British Legion, Shenley Lane, London Colney, Herts. All classic bike enthusiasts and riders welcome (old bikes from any country rather than modern ones are preferred).
Email c.m.roberts@btopenworld.com

Historic Police Motorcycle Group
www.policebikes.org.uk
A free-to-join register of 'retired' or ex-Police motorcycles and their owners. Mainly UK but with some European members, all with bikes that were built to Police or similar (Fire, Ambulance or Military) spec.

Honda XL500
www.xl500rc.com
Enthusiast single-model site dedicated to these single-cylinder trail bikes of the late 70s and 80s. Workshop info, spec, history, gallery, etc.

HondaCB900F.com
Honda CB900F pictures, information, help, resources, and discussion forum with classified ads

Howden District Historical Motorcycle Club
Meets 7pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Ferryboat Inn, near Boothferry Bridge on the A614 near Howden
Tel: 01430 430831
Email annajeannette@btinternet.com

Ironmasters VMCC
This section of the VMCC is based in the Telford (Shropshire) area and members have a common interest in a variety of older vintage motorcycles. Meet socially on the third Monday of each month at the Sir John Bailey Club, Wellington, Telford, followed by a bike run on the following Sunday through the beautiful Shropshire countryside.
Tel: 01952 841257
Email: secretary@ironmasters-vmcc.net

Italian Motorcycle Owners' Club (GB)
02083 166815
The IMOC is interested in ALL Italian machines; vintage, classic and modern, road-going or track-oriented. The Club offers its members access to favourable insurance deals, magazines, helpful technical advice, parts sources, access to its classic register and heaps of social events: weekend, rallies, shows, meets and even help if you're stranded. More...

Vintage Japanese MC
www.vjmc.com
0870 013 8562
Friendly and fast-growing; caters for fans of all Japanese motorcycles which are over 15 years old. Bi-monthly colour magazine. Offers savings on breakdown services, bike books, ferry crossings, Travelodge, etc. Enthusiastic and active racing sections. Produces small batches of obsolete parts.
Membership £20 plus £5 joining fee.

The Classic Kawasaki Club
www.classickawasakiclub.com
Email ClassKawa@aol.com
Originally the Triples Club, the Classic Kawasaki Club now covers all the classic Kwaks of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Offers discounts, bi-monthly newsletter, technical advice, and organises national events.
Membership £18 plus £2 one-off fee

Laverda Owners' Club
www.iloc.org.uk
Phone 01432 761593
Founded in 1974, the ILOC now has over 800 members. It aims to promote an interest in Laverdas, organise meetings, expand members' knowledge and to create events where a good time can be enjoyed, extending the pleasure possible from owning and riding these bikes. Enthusiasts who don't own a Laverda can join as an associate. Bi-monthly mag, technical events, emergency contacts, dating service, etc.
Annual membership £18

Laverda Owners Register of NZ
www.laverda-nz.org
This free-to-join register is open to all Laverda Owners, both past and present, and is based in New Zealand. It aims to promote Laverda motorcycles, both old and new, plus help each other out with information and news. Intends to produce a newsletter in future and, maybe, develop into a full-blown virtual club. Info from all NZ owners very welcome to help compile the register.
Email Steve@laverda-nz.org

Leominster Classic Motorcycle Club
www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
Phone 01432 357933
The largest independent motorcycle club in its county, with over 180 members. Open to all motorcycling enthusiasts no matter what type or age of machine they own. Club meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month at The Bush Inn, Bush Bank, on the A4110, starting 8pm. Also wonderfully prone to handing out cups of coffee to worn out journos at busy bike shows.
Membership details from lcmcc@freedomnames.co.uk

Matchless G85CS
http://home.wanadoo.nl/fxkuyl/
Enthusiast site which details and celebrates this snortin' scrambles single.

Morini Riders Club
www.morini-riders-club.com
01304 613303
The Morini Riders Club exists to bring together owners and admirers of these fine looking and excellent handling Italian motorcycles. It offers technical help, a tool hire service, spares, dealer discounts, road test reprints, club regalia, regular meetings, a bi-monthly magazine and an annual track day all designed to keep Morinis where they belong; on the road.
Membership costs £22 per year; join online.

Morini Mania
www.morini-mania.co.uk
Some Morini history, photos and simply heaps of invaluable technical data, all compiled by RC Clubman Paul Compton (aka EVGuru).

Moto Guzzi Club GB
www.motoguzziclub.co.uk
Multi-faceted national club with strong international links. Very active and well organised with major rallies for twins and singles throughout the year. Professional-quality magazine and lots of branch activity.
Initial membership fee £18, then £16 per year

MZ Riders Club
www.mzridersclub.co.uk
The MZ Riders Club aims to promote the motorcycles of MZ, MuZ,Simson and Kanuni, the interests of those riding them, and that of motorcycling in general. The MZRC is now in its 29th year and currently has approximately 1100 members, with some from as far afield as the USA and Australia.
Membership Secretary: Dave Stavris, 120 Loyd Rd, Didcot, OX11 8JR, e-mail das@stavris.wanadoo.co.uk.

Musos on Bikes
www.musosonbikes.co.uk
Organisation for performing musicians who love their bikes as much as their music. Vaguely located in Sussex but worldwide members welcome to join for gigs, parties, ride-outs and jam sessions. Members often found lurking near RC Roadshow at Home Counties events…
Email: jaftime@hotmail.com

Ner-a-Car
www.neracar.co.uk
You won't find much on the web about these unusual machines, so this is a good starting point. Contains history, news, photo and details of the book of the marque.

Norman Cycles Club
www.normancycles.co.uk
01304 613303
Just three years old and with over 100 members already, including members of the Norman family and ex-factory employees. Caters for all Norman models including the trials, competition and road motorcycles, autocycles and mopeds. Quarterly newsletter, annual Norman Day event, plus access to many instruction booklets.
Membership costs £6 per year

The North Devon British Motorcycle Owners Club
www.ndbmoc.freeserve.co.uk
Established in 1978, the NDBMOC meets at the Pollyfield Centre (Avon Road, East The Water, Bideford), on second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7.30pm. Exists to promote the preservation and riding of British motorcycles, from Bantams to Bonnevilles. by organising runs and social meetings with like-minded people. Aims to foster the spirit of road chivalry. Club motto: RIDE IT DON'T HIDE IT
Membership: £12 per year plus £1 joining fee
Tel: 01805 622049
Email: davecolman@ndbmoc.freeserve.co.uk

East Northants Classic Motorcycle Club
Meets at 8pm every Tuesday evening at the White Horse at Wymington near Rushden, with a programme of evening and weekend runs throughout the season.
Membership is free.
Tel: 01933 412317
Email: keith@nn10.fsnetco.uk

Norton OC
www.noc.co.uk
Commandos are really brilliant bikes. Happily, the NOC do not lose track of the fact that prior to the Commando, Norton produced an extremely full range of interesting and rewarding motorcycles. Hurrah! No need to own a Norton to join. Excellent (if US/Commando biased) email list. Much-improved bi-monthly magazine.
Membership £13.50

Virtual Nuovo Falcone Owners' Club
www.devce.demon.co.uk/falcone/vnfoc.htm
This is a virtual club because the members say they can't be arsed to meet or have a committee, and because they live in too many countries. In case you were wondering, the 'worthless interloper' tag came about because someone couldn't figure out where the New Falcon fitted into Moto Guzzi's product line. Someone else described the bikes as being like old Mercedes, in that they weren't fast but they lasted indefinitely. This gave the 'not fast, but indefinite' line.
Membership only incurs a slight risk to your sanity.

Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists
www.oregonvintage.org
A non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and enjoyment of antique, veteran, and special interest two- and three-wheeled motor vehicles. Organise a wide range of ride-outs, swap-meets and shows throughout the year.
Membership $15 per year - Details from ovm@efn.org

Panther Owners' Club
www.pantherownersclub.com
Like the P&M bikes themselves, this is a niche club which punches way beyond its weight. Lively, friendly, a touch eccentric, and deliciously unburdened by officiousness. Run an active e-list, UK and international rallies, spares scheme, club library, machine registrar, and hold original P&M drawings. Entertaining monthly magazine.
Membership £17pa - Details from membership@pantherownersclub.com

Classic Racing Motorcycle Club
www.crmc.co.uk
The UK's most active and broad-ranging racing organisation caters for solos and sidecars made from 1945 to 1972 (or 1967 for 2-strokes) and Post Classic, split into three categories. Organises race weekends across the country throughout the year.
Membership £25 - Details from johndavidson@crmc.co.uk

Reivers VMCC, Northumberland
sites.google.com/site/vmccreivers/
The most northerly section of the VMCC in England welcomes RC readers to join them at The Black Swan, Stobhill, Morpeth NE61 2SB, on the second Wednesday each month, 7.45 for 8pm. The section offers a superb combination of old bikes, empty roads, great scenery, good company and most of all: fun!
hadden101@btinternet.com

Royal Enfield Owners' Club
www.royalenfield.org.uk
A friendly organisation which welcomes all enthusiasts of the marque, be they riders of old Royal Enfields or new ones, or specials built around a Royal Enfield bike. Heaps of facilities for members: specialists, transfers service, machine dating, regalia, etc.
Membership £12 - Details from mickseager@boltblue.com

Scott Owners' Club
www.scottownersclub.org
Founded in 1958, the SOC caters for the owners of all Shipley-built Scotts (1908/9 to 1950), Birmingham-built Aerco Jig and Tool Co machines (1954-1972), and the Derby-built Silk motorcycle. Offers 'Yowl' magazine bi-monthly plus a spares scheme, library, photo archives, technical info, machine register and dating, badges, transfers, decals and such.
Membership fee £16

Shropshire VMCC
www.shropshirevmcc.co.uk
The Shropshire Section of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club meets at The Ragleth Inn, Ludlow Road, Little Stretton, near Church Stretton on the last Wednesday of the month at 8pm. Regular activities include guest speakers, quiz, annual dinner and an annual weekend away plus the Long Mountain Run in April. All old bike enthusiasts welcome - VMCC membership not required.
Tel Derek Trow 01686 670626
Email derek.trow@talk21.com

Federation of Sidecar Clubs
www.sidecars.org.uk
The Federation of Sidecar Clubs has been around for over 40 years, and is an international organisation with members worldwide. The FoSC aims to aid communication between local sidecar clubs and promote sidecarring in general. Over half the current membership are associated members who do not belong to a local club. There are Sidecar Clubs (SC) across the country, most of whom are affiliated to the FoSC.
Membership £20 associate (individual membership) or £18 if member of an affiliated club

Classic Motorcycle Club (South Africa)
www.classicmotorcycleclub.co.za
The Classic Motorcycle Club in South Africa is a gathering of people from all walks of life who share a love of classic motorcycles. It was started in 1968 by a group of enthusiastic motorcyclists concerned about preserving classic motorcycles and has now grown to over 300 members. The main purpose of the club is to provide a facility where owners and enthusiasts of the older (built 20 or more years ago) motorcycles can get together, have enjoyable social rides and gatherings. It also provides a central place for obtaining technical information on the older bikes plus the purchase of spare parts
Email: chairman@classicmotorcycleclub.co.za
Phone 07989 443556

VMCC Sprint Section
www.vmccsprint.co.uk
The sprint section of the VMCC caters for and runs sprints for machines dating from the 1900s to modern motorcycles. Their straight and twisty sprints are described as the ‘earliest, purest and one of the most challenging of the motorcycle sports’. Organises sprints throughout the year and across the UK. Membership is included in standard VMCC membership, plus an ACU licence is needed to compete.
Email: info@vmccsprint.co.uk

Stalybridge MCC
www.stalybridgemotorcycleclub.co.uk
Established for 30 years and holds plenty of events, including rides and rallies, rock night, etc. Meets every Tuesday at 8.30pm at the Buffet Bar, Stalybridge Train Station, Rassbottom Street, SK15 1RF. All motorcyclists welcome.
Email: info@stalybridgemotorcycleclub.co.uk
Phone 07989 443556

Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club
www.sunbeam-mcc.co.uk
This family-style club specialises in road runs and sporting trials for ALL MAKES of pre-1931 bikes and three wheelers. Events throughout the riding season which starts with the Pioneer Run in March. Administers the Pioneer Register and holds masses of info on pre-1915 machines. (NB: see other clubs for info about Sunbeam motorcycles!)
Membership £15
Details from 13 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 9BN

Sunbeam Owners' Fellowship
www.onthebeam.co.uk
Lively worldwide group for owners and enthusiasts of the Erling Poppe-designed S7 and S8 shaft-drive twins. DVLA recognised, bi-monthly mag, plenty of rides and rallies, plus a thriving online members' only community.
Annual Membership £12 UK / £14 RoW
Email: rotor@onthebeam.co.uk

Sunbeams Online
www.classicglory.com
This web-based enthusiasts' group is dedicated to shaft-drive Sunbeam motorcycles, the S7 and S8 models made between 1946 and 1956. And because they are chummy types, the Sunbeam boys also welcome anyone else with a factory prototype or homebrewed special based on the original models, plus other British shaft-drive motorcycles.
Free to join the register.

Suzuki X5/X7 Site
www.suzuki-gt.co.uk
Enthusiast site for GT200 and GT250s.

Taunton and District British and Classic Motorcycle Club
www.hellswrinkliescreech.co.uk
These jolly chaps meet on the last Thursday of each month at the Ruishton Inn, near Taunton (J25 off the M5), and have an offshoot meeting for the Hell's Wrinklies at the Bell Inn, Creech St Michael, on the second Thursday of the month.

Thumper Page
www.thumperpage.com
Provides info and a point of contact for owners of 4-stroke single cylinder motorcycles, some ancient and many modern..

The Thumper Club
www.thumperclub.org.uk
A club for all owners of single cylinder motorcycles, formed in 1999, with a quarterly newsletter. Machines range from trad Brit singles to modern Japanese hybrids and specials.
Annual membership £12/year

Triumph MCC
www.tomcc.org
An international club which grew from the roots of the Mighty South London branch. Unlike many clubs it is extremely branch-oriented, with the national organisation forming an umbrella rather than a centrepiece. Modern Triumphs welcome, but members need to own a Triumph-engined machine. Quirky and entertaining monthly magazine; heaps of regional and national activities.

The Bonneville Owners' Club
www.bonnevilleowners.com
Online group which aims to provide a place for owners of the Triumph Bonneville to source parts, seek out any technical or mechanical advice, arrange days out and/or just generally learn from each other. Intended to be for ALL riders of ALL Bonnevilles.
No membership fee

Triumph Tiger Cub Owners' and Enthusiasts' Association
Brand new Cub Club promises discounts from specialists, its own magazine, plus active social events and get-togethers. As featured on this site.
Membership £12.50 per year plus £2 joining fee.
Email CubClub@RealClassic.co.uk
Phone/fax 01790 752501

Trident & Rocket 3 OC
www.tr3oc.co.uk
Extremely specialised organisation so fairly small, but packs a powerful punch. Caters solely for the 3-cylinder pushrod bikes made between 1968 and 1976, including hairy specials which use those engines to maximum effect. Hosts the UK's most exciting event each year, the Beezumph track day / rally / get-together. Bi-monthly magazine.
Membership £19
Email membership@tr3oc.co.uk

Triples Online
www.triplesonline.com
A virtual clubhouse for fans of the BSA and Triumph three-cylinder models. Tech tips, gallery, models histories and more.

Triumph Dayt-Owners
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TriumphDayt-owners/?yguid=171267703
An online group with 300-plus members, catering for all Triumph 350cc and 500cc unit twins

Triton Club of Great Britain
www.triton-owners-club.co.uk
Only two years old, this specialist club already has over 150 members. Caters for new and experienced Triton builders. Gives advice on how to build your Triton properly and safely to a good standard. Quarterly newsletter, significant discounts from specialist part suppliers. Website just getting going!
Membership costs £15 per year.
Phone 01706 623404

Silver Jubilee Bonnie
www.triumphsilverjubileebonneville.com
Dedicated to the 2500 special edition Bonnevilles produced in 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee. Full specs, gallery, restorations, so on.

Velocette Owners' Club
www.velocetteowners.com
01902 605263 (UK only) or 33-(0)2 33 69 55 62 outside UK
Over 2000 members worldwide have joined this lively and friendly club and benefit from eight issues of the club journal, Fishtail, each year, plus the invaluable spares scheme, regalia, events, technical advice and access to historical records.

Vintage MCC
www.vmcc.net
The Vintage Motorcycle club was formed in 1946 and is the largest non-factory motorcycle club in the world with 16,000 members worldwide. Caters for all motorcycles and three-wheelers over 25 years old, via 79 UK sections including grass track, sprint and British Historic Racing branch. Full colour, 80-page monthly magazine, distributed free to all members. Over 1000 events per year to take part in, including the famous Banbury Run and The Festival of 1000 Bikes. 130 marque specialists to help with technical queries, massive insurance discounts, specialist mail order service, plus many other benefits.
Full membership £25 per year
01283 540557
Email: members@vmcc.net

Isle of Wight Vintage MCC
www.iwvmcc.co.uk
Part of the parent VMCC organisation but active in its own right, with social runs in summer and an indoor calendar of events throughout winter. Annual event for pre-1931 machines each September. Meets at the Buddle Inn, Niton, on second and fourth Tuesdays each month, 8pm onwards. All welcome.
Email: dennis.saxcoburg@iwvmcc.co.uk

Yamaha Thumper Club - Real Classic Feature
www.yamahathumpers.org.uk
Web-based group dedicated to the classic early Yamaha big singles (500cc) like the XT500 and SR500, offers info and assistance to all like-minded enthusiasts, worldwide.
Membership: £10 per year
Email: treasurer@yamahathumpers.org.uk