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May 11th
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The SANDWELL HISTORIC VEHICLE SHOW includes old bikes and cars plus
motorcycle display team, autojumble, club, funfair, trade and craft stalls
and so on. Opens 10am
at Sandwell Country
Park,
West Bromwich. Enter your bike
for the display in advance and you might win an RC concours prize. Entry info
from 01922 643385 and www.transtarpromotions.co.uk
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You’ll find the RED ROSE CLASSIC PRE-65 TRIAL at High Whitaker Farm,
Near Colne, Lancashire.
All riders welcome with any experience (novice to expert). See www.redroseclassictrials.org.uk,
or 01282 862749 / 07900 036380
Ü The Institution of Mechanical Engineers are hosting their COVENTRY CENTRE CENTENARY to celebrate
100 years of automotive engineering in Coventry. This will incorporate the finest possible display of
vehicles manufactured in Coventry and demonstrate 100 years of achievement by engineers in
the area, including Jaguar, Triumph, Alvis and Rootes Group cars, Triumph, Montgomery, Rudge and Francis-Barnett motorcycles and many more,
plus samples of some of the latest technologies being developed for the
future. Opens 10am
to 4pm at The British Motor Industry Heritage
Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Anyone interested in
old vehicles welcome to attend (ideally with the next generation in tow who
can be inspired to take up engineering themselves). Entries from individual
enthusiasts with Coventry-built machines are most welcome. Email jmlroberts@aol.com or call 01455 238413 for an entry
form
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The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join
their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
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It’s BRITISH & CLASSIC BIKE DAY at the Ace Café on London’s North Circular Road, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Vincent Black
Shadow. 0208 961 1000 www.ace-cafe-london.com
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The 16th Festival of 1000 Classic Cars and NORTH WEST
CLASSIC BIKE DAY opens 10am at Cholmondeley
Castle
on the A49, Cheshire.
01484 452002, www.classicshows.org
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The Westland Classic Motor Cycle Club’s SPIRIT OF THE
SIXTIES RUN will start from Bishops Lydeard railway station, ride to lunch
and a train ride at Minehead, then ascend Porlock hill, cross Exmoor and return to Bishops
Lydeard.
Ü The TAUNTON AUTOJUMBLE opens 9.30am at Taunton racecourse on the B3170 at Orchard Portman. Admission
£2.50. 01202 746733
May 12th
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There’s HISTORIC RACING in the Netherlands at Tubbergen, not far from the A1 and still in Twente
region. Bank holiday Monday in Holland. An industrial estate circuit well run and supported -
free entry. Postcode 7651 DG. www.hmv-nederland.com
May 13th
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All bikes and riders welcome at SPILSBY BIKE
NIGHT including vintage, classic and modern. Pubs, chip shop,
kebabs and cafe open. Please support this new event. All proceeds to
Lincs Ambucopter Service which is invaluable to bikers and
road users. Supported by Wildmans Motorcycles, H&H Classic
Auctions, Poachers Section AJS & Matchless OC and us! Assemble
at Spilsby Marketplace, off A16 in Lincs from 6pm. 01790 753219
May 16th,
17th and 18th
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The BSAOC welcome any British classic riders to their
SOUTH WEST WALES WEEKEND at the Gateway Caravan Park, near Llanelli on the A484. You’re welcome to join the
Beezer geezers for the ride out on the Saturday, on a suitable Britbike steed.
07974 943954
May
16th/17th
Ü The SPRING EUROJUMBLE at Netley Marsh opens 9am near
Southampton, Hants on the A336 between Cadnam & Totton. Admission £6 on
the day or call 01507 529529 for discounted prebooked tickets.
May
17th/18th
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The BMF SHOW offers Europe’s
biggest outdoor spectacular at the East of England Showground near Peterborough.
Masses of mainstream motorcycle stalls, displays and sideshows. Admission
from £11. 08712 301084
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The Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists CORVALLIS RIDE AND SHOW is at Benton
County Fairgrounds, Corvallis,
Oregon.
On Sat a ride leaves at noon,
while on Sun there’s a show and swap meet from 11am to 3pm,
with the featured marque being BSA. Contact: triu64@msn.com, 503-655-2125
May 17th
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The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am
at the North Yorkshire
events Centre at Scorton, five miles off the A1 at Catterick. Admission
£2.50, huge jumble site with indoor and outdoor stalls. 01325 261905
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The AJS and Matchless Owners’ Club OPEN DAY includes a ride out at 11am,
prize for the best AMC bike, raffle and refreshments, plus the chance to buy
new and secondhand spares, bikes from Kettering classics, and to inspect the
inner workings of the club. Takes place at Unit 3 Robinson Way on the Telford
Way Ind Estate, Kettering. www.jampot.com
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HOLY JOES’ BIKE SHOW is at the Masonic Hall, Chipping
Sodbury. Ride-in bike show in aid of Freewheelers Bristol, all day bar and
food, plus bouncy castle for the kids. 0117 978357 or www.holyjoes.net
May 17th/18th
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The Beaulieu
MOTORMART AUTOJUMBLE opens 10am both days with thousands of stalls of classic
car jumble and a goodly array of old bike bits too, plus entry to the Motor
Museum and 200-odd vehicles for sale. All at Beaulieu near Southampton, 01590 614614 or www.beaulieumotormart.co.uk
May 18th
Ü The RYE CLASSIC BIKEJUMBLE (Hamstreet) opens 10am at Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD (A2070 6 miles from J10 of the M20). Plenty of bike
jumble, new and secondhand spares plus refreshments, free parking. www.elk-promotions.co.uk or 01797 344277
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The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join
their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
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The Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society
host their EDEN CAMP RALLY at Malton, North Yorkshire from 10am to 4pm. Caravans welcome (£10 p/night inclusive) from 3pm
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th. (Sorry, no tents). Day admission £3
per head for classic cars. 01207 529089
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The VMCC Central Lancs Section welcome all
VMCC members riding girder forked bikes on their FLAT TANK & GIRDER FORK
RUN which starts 10.30am
from The Grapes at Goosnargh. There’s a splendid 50-mile route on quiet
country lanes, ideal for vintage motorcycles, taking in some stunning scenery
and woodlands or a shorter 25-mile route, both with support vehicle. 07813
608891
Ü The GARSTANG AUTOJUMBLE returns to Hamilton
House on the A586, off the A6, in Lancashire. Plenty of bike jumble plus 4x4 and military
spares. 01253 407779
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The Cornwall section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on
appropriate bikes) to join their DARTMOOR RUN which leaves at 10am from the Morrisons at Bodmin. Day VMCC
membership available if you don’t already belong. 01872 510478, www.vmcc.net
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The
new Midlands Royal Enfield dealership holds its
OPENING DAY celebration at Battlefield Enterprise Park (just off the A5/A49) at Shrewsbury. Opens 9am for demo bike rides, factory presentations,
hot food and more. Guest of Honour Tony Rutter. 01743 467746
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The Goodwood
section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate bikes) to join their
VINTAGE, VETERAN & GIRDER FORK RUN which leaves at 10.30 from the Bat and
Ball Pub at Wisborough Green Day VMCC membership available if you don’t
already belong. 01798 831393, www.vmcc.net
May 23rd-26th
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The
Moto Guzzi Owners Club GB Cornwall branch CAMPING WEEKEND welcome owners of all
makes, not just Moto Guzzi, at the Wendron Cricket Club near Helston, Cornwall. Ride out both days, live music, good food
prepared on site, proper toilets and showers and a bar featuring at
least one local real ale and much more. Tickets £9 for MGCGB members or £12
if not. Also single evening / night prices. Prebook advised; 01326 212775 or www.motoguzziclub.co.uk/branches/cornwall/rally.asp
May 24th/25th/26th
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The NORTHAMPTON
VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW is at the Earls Barton rally site on the
outskirts of Northampton. Free admission and camping for
all exhibitors. 07770 687844
May 24th
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The
SOUTHERN CLASSIC BIKE SHOW returns to Kempton Park racecourse, J1 off the M3. As well as the
normal gigantic bikejumble there’s also indoor halls
full of classic motorcycle displays, with private entries and plenty of club
stands. Commemorative souvenier for all show entrants and handsome awards for
the winners in each class. Plus trade stands and bikes-for-sale bikemart.
Opens 10am prompt; plenty to look at and keep you busy
until teatime. 01344 883961. www.egp-enterprises.co.uk
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There’s
HISTORIC RACING in the Netherlands at Rockanje. Next to the Europoort ferry
terminal in Rotterdam. Realy nice mixture of houses and country
lanes. Other stuff also on the same circuit. Usually an ex star or two - last
year Phil Read. 500 meters from the beach. Postcode 3235 CR. www.hmv-nederland.com
May 25th/26th
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The 24th
CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 10am at Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield in Cheshire. 01484 452002, www.classicshows.org
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The RAGLEY HALL
CLASSIC CAR AND TRANSPORT SHOW includes old bikes and cars plus motorcycle
display team, autojumble, club, trade and craft stalls and so on. Opens 10am at Ragley Hall, Alcester. Enter your bike for the
display in advance and you might win an RC concours prize. Entry info from
01922 643385 and www.transtarpromotions.co.uk
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The
DOUGLAS CAVALCADE celebrates the 80th anniversary of the LDMCC and
features a road run on the Sunday with static displays on the Sunday, and
centres on the Kingswood Heritage Museum at Warmley near Bristol. 07905 569882, www.douglasmcc.co.uk
May 25th
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The fifth National
Classic Bike CLUBS SHOW returns to Stanford Hall near Lutterworth. A major
event for all marque clubs, with free stand space for enthusiast groups.
Commentator Jim Reynolds, trade and autojumble stalls,
arena parades, refreshments and a wonderful atmosphere. If your club puts on
a display then there’s entry on the Saturday and overnight camping. Opens to
the public 10am Sunday, admission £5, children free. 01933 441145 or see
www.vjmc.com. FREE TICKETS are available for RC magazine subscribers
(if you are quick! Check www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/news08050100.html
for details)
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The
Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join their CLUB RUN, starting
from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
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There’s
CLASSIC RACING at Tonfanau Circuit in Mid-Wales, hosted by the Crewe and Cheshire Road Racing Club. Includes
classic, forgotten era, modern and sidecar rounds. Spectators very welcome at
this friendly event. 01270 583593, www.tonfanauroadracing.co.uk
May 26th
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The
RINGWOOD AUTOJUMBLE opens 10am at Cobham Sports Club, Merley near Wimborne.
Admission £2.50. 01202 746733 / 07977 643852
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The YORKSHIRE CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW returns to
Ripley Castle near Harrogate, and includes a 4x4 Show and over 350 exhibits.
01253 407779, www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com
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The East Suffolk section of the AJS&MOC welcome
all British bikes on their SUFFOLK SANDLINGS RUN. Sign in from 10.30 at
Riverside Car Park, Melton, Woodbridge; entry £3 per rider. Finishes at Bredfield for
refreshments and a static display of bikes. 01473 738195 or www.eastsuffolkjampot.co.uk
Ü The MARGATE MELTDOWN RUN leaves the Ace Café at
10.30amfor this charity ride to Margate seafront. On arrival at the seaside, participants can
enjoy helicopter, jet ski and RIB rides, plus charity races, trade, club and
industry stands and displays, the history of the Ace, the Rockers and cafe
racers from the early 1950s, a stunt arena, plus DJs & live
music. 0208 961 1000 or www.ace-cafe-london.com
May
30th/31st
Ü The
BRITISH DIESEL MOTORCYCLE RALLY is at the Bat & Ball Public House
Newpound, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West
Sussex, RH14 0EH off
the B2133. Camping available with no booking required before hand. 07763
305967. www.dieselbike.net/rally3.htm
May 30th to
June 8th
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The Isle of Man section of the VMCC host the INTERNATIONAL TT
2008 CLASSIC RALLY with new routes and venues, lunches, various social and
concours events plus a gala dinner. Plenty to do and see in a very
relaxed atmosphere, newcomers especially welcome. Entry fee £30 per rider and
£20 per passenger, forms from www.vmcciom.org
or 01624 878242.
May 31st
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There’s HISTORIC RACING in the Netherlands
at Rhenen near to Arnhem.
Postcode 3911 TZ. www.hmv-nederland.com
June 1st
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The CARNFIELD HALL AUTOJUMBLE is at South Normanton, Derbys, one mile from J28 off the M1.
Bike and car parts, tools, clothing, trade stands etc. Refreshments.
Admission £3. 07809 773288
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The Leominster Classic Club welcome RC readers to join
their CLUB RUN, starting from the Total Garage on the A49 at Leominster, at around 9am. 01432 358400 / www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
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The ninth Knebworth International CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW
opens 10am at Knebworth Park, Stevenage, Herts. Very friendly open-air
motorcycle show for all eras of machines, set in the rolling grass Kenwborth
parkland with access to the house, gardens and amusements (so a good one for
the whole family). Private entries welcome to join the concours competition;
club, trade and autojumble stalls; arena judging and commentator; heaps of
awards in many categories. Enter your classic into the display early to get
discounted admission. 01484 452002 or see www.classicshows.org
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The ARTHUR KING MEMORIAL RUN for veteran, vintage and girder-forked
bikes starts and ends at the Stondon
Transport Museum,
Henlow, Beds. Entry forms from 01582 534711;
organised by the VMCC Beds section
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The NORTHAMPTON
section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate bikes) to join their BARTON
BOYS STROLL of around 45 miles. Meets 10.30 at Pure Triumph in
Wellingborough. 01604 466252
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The Cornwall section of the VMCC welcome RC readers (on appropriate
bikes) to join their LAND’S END RUN which leaves at 9am from the Bodmin and
Wenford Railway at Bodmin. Day VMCC membership available if you don’t already
belong. 01872 510478, www.vmcc.net
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The Borders Vintage Automobile Club host
their 36th HISTORIC MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA at Thirlestane |