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Regular Rides ÜThe LLANGOLLEN MOTOR MUSEUM opens daily from March to October from 11am to 5pm, with 35+ bikes on
display. 01978 960324. ÜThe LONDON MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM opens Saturday, Sunday and
Monday each week at Oldfield Lane South, Greenford. Hundreds of interesting
Brit bikes on display including many rare prototypes and factory specials.
Opens 10am. 0208 575 6644, www.london-motorcycle-museum.org ÜThere’s a CLASSIC BIKE MEET
from 10am to noon every Friday, at the Two Trees Sidewalk Café in Coalville.
Tea, coffee, bacon butties, etc. See www.vicbikerspub.co.uk
ÜThere’s a weekly LUNCHTIME RIDE-IN every Wednesday to the Log Cabin Diner at Knowstone, on the A361 between Tiverton and Barnstaple. Plenty of classic stuff and a warm welcome for a late brekkie or brunch. Ü CLUB NIGHT at
the Kickstart Club at Torbay from 8pm is on the second and last Friday of
each month, at the Rugby Club at Rackerhayes, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot.
All owners of bikes over 25 years old welcome. 01626 354911 or www.kickstart-club.org.uk Ü The WHITWELL
BIKE MEETS are every Friday evening between March and October. Normally 500+
bikes, all makes and models very welcome. Admission free, barbecue, bar and
café at Whitwell and Reepham Station, Norfolk. 07543 555144 /
andymag@hotmail.co.uk Ü
MONTHLY
MERIDEN MEETS are a free event held at the Hunters Inn, Swanmore, SO32 2PZ
from 7.30pm on every second Friday of the month until September. This vintage
Triumph night is run in conjunction with the regular weekly Triumph Owners
club (South Hants branch) meeting. Owners of all Triumphs as well as the
general public are welcome to participate. June 15th
and 16th Ü The Barry Sheene ROAD RACE FESTIVAL is at Oliver’s Mount
circuit near Scarborough. Parades plus races of classic and modern machinery
on both days. 01723 373000 June 15th
ÜThe GREAT NORTH JUMBLE
starts 7am at the North Yorkshire events Centre at Scorton, five miles off
the A1 at Catterick. Admission £3, huge jumble site with indoor and outdoor
stalls. Call 07909 904705, pitches from £12. Plenty of parking, plus
refreshments. ÜThere’s a BONHAMS AUCTION of pioneer, veteran and vintage
motorcycles close to the Banbury Run which takes place tomorrow. Sale is at
Banbury Rd, Shipton on Cherwell, Kidlington. See www.bonhams.com Ü The VMCC’s VINTAGE
TRAINING DAY at the Motor Heritage Centre at Gaydon allows newcomers to learn
to ride hand-change and girder fork machines under supervision from their
owners. Entry forms from www.vmcc.net, and
all part of the giant Banbury Run weekend; www.banbury-run.co.uk June 16th
ÜThe VMCC’s BANBURY RUN returns to the Motor Heritage Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire. New routes and checkpoints for the 600 entrants on motorcycles made before 1931. Huge autojumble; masses to see and do all day. See www.banbury-run.co.uk Ü The annual RIDE OF RESPECT travels from Carterton to Brize
Norton, between 9am and midday. Around 10,000 riders expected to pay their
respects to the military personnel who serve in Afghanistan. Fund-raiser for
the Royal British Legion. June 19th Ü It’s SHINY BIKE NIGHT from 7pm at The Plough at Cadsden,
Princes Risborough Bucks HP27 0NB. Classic bike concours event with lots of
prizes, raffle, music. Great country setting. Friendly staff, good beer. Food available & accommodation.
Organised by the Bucks British & Classic MCC. www.bbcmcc.freeuk.com / 07940 492348 June 21st
ÜAll RC people are welcome to join the 216 RIDE in the
south-west. Meet up at Louis' Tea Room, Kit Hill Approach Road, Callington,
Cornwall, PL17 8AX, 01579 389223 (10:30 for 11:00 departure). Lead by
long-suffering Phill we will trundle off to Dartmoor for more scoff (bring a
packed lunch and possibly a golf umbrella), then back to Louis Tea Room for a
cuppa, plus or minus scoff. There will be no marshalling, rescue van or
feedback forms, just a few good companions and some naughty motorbikes… More
info here: www.facebook.com/events/365560893555461/ June 22nd
and 23rd Ü The NEWARK BIKE BONANZA is a new event at Newark Showground,
Winthorpe. Indoor and outdoor displays, wall of death, off-road trial, tyre
challenge, sidecar displays, charity auction, ‘Get On’ riding experience plus
clubs, trade stands, jumble and more. Caters for all motorcycles, ancient and
modern, with evening catering plus music and camping to make a real social
weekend of it. Admission from £8; free parking, camping passes available.
Prebook for discounted tickets at www.classicbikeshows.com
/ 01507 529529. June 23rd
Ü The Scottish Classic Racing MC host their annual BOB
MCINTYRE MEMORIAL CLASSIC RACES at East Fortune Raceway. 01294 833320 Ü Brooklands Museum hosts a TON-UP DAY
with pre-war and post-war racebikes in action on the famous test hill;
displays by clubs, armed forces and services, ISDT works machines on display
and an array of interesting racing motorcycles from private owners and the
Brooklands Museum collection. See www.brooklandsmuseum.com
Ü
RC
readers on appropriate machines are welcome to join the VMCC Northants
section on their CLUB RUN from Midsummer Meadow at 10.30am. 01604 466252. Day
membership available for non-members. www.vmcc.net
June 29th
Ü The Royal Berkshire Branch of the TOMCC host an OLD MOTORCYCLE
GATHERING at Burghfield Community Sports Association, James’s Lane, Reading.
Opens 11am to 5pm, open to all marques up to 1972 and ridden in. Wide range
of classes & trophies, snacks and real ales; free entry. 0118 9701466 / www.berkshiretomcc.org.uk June 30th
Ü Swaton VINTAGE VEHICLE DAY opens 10.30am at the Park, Thorpe Latimer
near Sleaford, Lincs. Free entry for prebooked vintage vehicles or £4
admission. Enter via 01529 421478 or see swatonvintageday.com July 5th
to 7th Ü
The BMF’s KELSO BIKEFEST RALLY takes place at the Border Union Showground in
Scotland. Trade and club stands, cavalcade of clubs, best in show prizes,
live music, camping, arena entertainment, live bands, etc. 0844 884 5151 or
thebmfshow.co.uk July 6th
Ü The Harlow CLASSIC CAR and Motorbike Show opens 11am to
5pm. All classic and modern motorbikes welcome with
free entry for all prebooked vehicles,and two riders. Normal admission £6
adults, £3 children. 07951 462645 after 4.30pm July 7th Ü VELOCETTE OWNERS CLUB'S
ANNUAL RALLY is at The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth. Main
theme is OHC Mk1 models so look out for some awesome cammy machines on
display. www.velocetteowners.com Ü The Scottish Classic Racing MC host their annual CLASSIC
SCRAMBLE at Townfoot Farm, Thornhill, Dumfries. 01875 822195 Ü There’s a CLASSIC BIKE SHOW at The Swinging Arm, Church Street,
Birkenhead. Noon until 5pm. Entrants welcome. Proceeds to charity. Raffles, prizes
and refreshments. ÜThe
ROMNEY MARSH SHOW & BIKEJUMBLE opens 10am at Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD
(A2070 6 miles M20 J10). Large motorcycle-only show for pre-1980 machines
with club stands and parades of show bikes. If you'd like to enter your
pre-1980 classic into the Show, and can do so before June 1st, then you'll be
sent a pass which will let you in for free (see website to download entry
form). Beer tent selling Real Ale and live music from local rockers Tim
Phillips & 1066 Rockitmen. Plus undercover stalls and indoor seating area
in the huge new marquee. Large indoor and outdoor Bikejumble with new and
used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. Free to watch
Motoball, 5-a-side motorcycle football. Free parking, refreshments available.
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. £4 adults, £3 OAP (in receipt of state
pension), children under 16 free. 01797 344277 www.elk-promotions.co.uk ÜThe
MOTORCYCLE THROUGH THE AGES show is at the Old Market Hall, Stalybridge,
Cheshire. 17 concours classes with 23 trophys. Show bikes enter from 11am,
doors open to public at noon until 3.30pm. 0161 303 8862 Ü
The
Ü
There’s
a CLASSIC BIKE SHOW and jumble at Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum in Essex.
01268 769000 / shows@battlesbridge.com Ü
RC
readers on appropriate machines are welcome to join the VMCC Northants
section on their CLUB RUN from Midsummer Meadow at 10.30am. 01604 811717. Day
membership available for non-members. www.vmcc.net
July 12th Ü
MONTHLY
MERIDEN MEETS are a free event held at the Hunters Inn, Swanmore, SO32 2PZ from
7.30pm on every second Friday of the month until September. This vintage
Triumph night is run in conjunction with the regular weekly Triumph Owners
club (South Hants branch) meeting. Owners of all Triumphs as well as the
general public are welcome to participate. July 13th and
14th Ü
The VMCC’s FESTIVAL OF
1000 BIKES returns to July 13th Ü
There’s MOTORCYCLE RACING at Aintree Circuit, Liverpool with
classic championship rounds and modern races. Admission £10; children free.
01942 670370 July 14th Ü
The Sunbeam Club welcome
all to their GARDEN OF ENGLAND RUN for veteran, vintage and post-vintage
(1932 to 1940) motorcycles and three-wheelers of any make. As it takes place
on Bastille Day so French bikes and/or French riders will be given a free
entry. Starts and finishes at Headcorn Airfield in Kent on the A274, with a
range of entertainment for the ‘support crew’ including café and museum. The
45-mile route is comprehensively marked and selected to be suitable for
machines of this era. Marshals will be posted at key points.Lunch stop,
souvenir horsebrasses for all finishers. Camping available. Entry forms from
01737 555413 or see www.sunbeam-mcc.co.uk Ü TON-UP DAY is at Jack's Hill Cafe, Watling Street,
Towcester, Northampton from 10am to 5pm. Celebrates ton-up, coffee bar cowboys
and rockers of the 50s/60s and the motorcycle culture they created. Rock 'n' roll music, stalls, club stands
and trophies, plus welcome party the night before with movies, music, care
and bar from 7pm. Gen info 01604 761005; camping details from 01327
351350. July 20th
and 21st Ü The Cock o’ the North ROAD RACES are at Oliver’s Mount circuit
near Scarborough. 01723 373000 July 20th ÜThe GREAT NORTH JUMBLE
starts 7am at the North Yorkshire events Centre at Scorton, five miles off the
A1 at Catterick. Admission £3, huge jumble site with indoor and outdoor
stalls. Call 07909 904705, pitches from £12. Plenty of parking, plus
refreshments. Ü The SOUTH MIDLANDS AUTOJUMBLE takes
place at the Ross on Wye Livestock market, just
by the M50. Hundreds of stalls, free parking, refreshments on site. 01989
750731 July 21st
Ü It’s the VMCC’s
FOUNDERS DAY, one of the biggest events in the old bike calendar. Clubs,
autojumble, ringside events and the theme for display bikes of BMW and
Sunbeam machines. At Stanford Hall, close to Lutterworth in Leicestershire,
near J20 off M1. Autojumble stalls from 0116 288 8265. Display bikes and club
stand bookings via Mark on 07709 798369. Admission normally £6, children £1,
opens 9am. See www.thetaverners.co.uk Ü AMC HYBRIDS will
also be on display at VMCC Founders Day. Look out for a number of Matchless /
AJS / Norton 750 machines including P11s, G15s, and 33CSRs. More welcome;
call Tim 01243 370470 of you have a hybrid to add to the gathering! Ü There’s an
AUTOJUMBLE at the Newark and Notts Showground. Early birds before 9am £10.
Then £6 from 10am, under 12s free. Stalls £20 on the day; discounts for
prebook (01507 529470). www.classicbikeshows.com Ü
The
July 26th
to 28th Ü The Finnish VETERAN
MOTORCYCLE CLUB ANNUAL RALLY takes place near to Helsinki, should you fancy a
trip to Finland this summer. Venue Hotelli Korpilampi, in Espoo; reservations
available until May 31st. + 358 9 613 8411 or email
myynti@korpilampi.fi (mention VMPK). RC reader DavidB is happy to provide
local knowledge and info (but you’ll need to make your own reservations)
via bulli4you@gmail.com Ü The annual Calne
MOTOR CYCLE MEET hosts weekend camping with the main event from 10am to 4pm
on Saturday in the town centre of Calne, on the A4 between Marlborough and
Chippenham. Thousands of bikers attend each year, including veteran, vintage
and special interest bikes. www.calnemotorcyclemeet.co.uk July 27th
and 28th Ü The VMCC’s British
Historic Racing section holds its CLASSIC RACING DAY at Lydden Hill. Series
includes pre-1934 solos, outfits and three-wheelers, through to 1970s and
early 80s BEARS series. 20 championships in total; road race licence required
to compete, spectators always welcome. 01472 697953 or www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk
July 27th ÜThe EGP AUTOJUMBLE opens 10am at Kempton Park racecourse near Sunbury. Huge bikejumble with around 250 outdoor and indoor stalls, five mins from J1 off the M3. Admission £5. egp-enterprises.co.uk / 01344 883961. Ü There’s
a CHEFFINS AUCTION of vintage and classic motorcycles and memorabilia at Ely
near Sutton, Cambs. 01223 213777 or vintage@cheffins.co.uk Ü The BEEZUMPH track day returns to Cadwell Park circuit, now for
a single day of riding with camping and rally on the Sat night. Special
feature for 2013: Quadrant and Rocket 4 prototypes. Track sessions open to
all ages and makes of bikes split into four classes on track. Rally tickets
£15; entry level track-taster £30; full track sessions £130. Organised by the
Triple Club. See www.tr3oc.co.uk Ü The Royal Berkshire Branch of the TOMCC invite you to their
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW at Reading Abbey RFC, Emmer Green. Starts
noon: autojumble, club stands, trade stalls, raffle, live entertainment, rock
n roll music on Saturday night; camping, real ales, BBQ, etc. Admission £3,
camping £6 per tent. 0118 9701466 / www.berkshiretomcc.org.uk July
28th Ü The
South of England SUPERBIKE SHOW & Bikejumble opens 10am at the South of
England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (M23 J10/10a). Large
indoor motorcycle only show for later classics with club stands and hundreds
of machines on display. If you'd like to enter your classic into the Show,
and can do so before July 1st, then you'll be sent a pass which for FREE
admission (see website to download entry form.) Large indoor and outdoor
Bikejumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for
sale, plus Royal British Legion will be providing a helmet park. Free
parking, great range of catering. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. £6
adults, £5 OAPS (in receipt of state pension), children under 16 free. 01797
344277 / www.elk-promotions.co.uk ÜThe
Exeter Classic Motorcycle Club hosts its annual DARTMOOR RUN of over 90 miles
which starts at 10am at Exeter Quay. You can book in on the day or grab an
entry form from www.exeterclassicmotorcycleclub.btck.co.uk
August
1st to 5th ÜThe
WEST KENT RUN and autojumble, organised by the West Kent Section
of the VMCC, take place at The Friars, Aylesford, ME20 7BX. Plenty of activity from the
Thursday through to the Monday, social runs on Friday and Monday, with
100-mile run on the Saturday and motorcycle show and jumble on the Sunday.
Sunday admission from 9am, costs £5, includes gymkhana, trade stands,
competition bike display, etc. See www.westkentrun.co.uk
or 01622 812771 August
3rd and 4th Ü The RUPERT HOLLAUS MEMORIAL RACES take place at the Red
Bull Ring in Austria, with regularity trials and racing together, 400
participants, vintage class, 125cc, 250cc, 350cc, 500cc, 750cc, over 750cc,
special group only for Laverdas. Info in german at www.igfc.at or for English
conversation email info@igfc.at August
3rd Ü
You’re welcome to ride in to a Classic Bike Meet and AUTOJUMBLE at Bill
Little Motorcycles from 10.30 to 3.30pm. Park your classic in the yard and
admire the other old bikes, and browse the motorcycles for sale in Bill’s
barn. Free entry and free stalls (only for selling spares, please; no
complete bikes). Refreshments. See www.classicbikesuk.com
or call 01666 860577 or head directly to Oak Farm at Braydon near Swindon,
SN5 0AG August
4th ÜThere’s an AUTOJUMBLE at the Sammy Miller Museum in New Milton
from 9.30am to 3pm. Outdoor plots available on grass and hard-standing (bring
your own table). Toilets and refreshments.
Set up from 7.30am. 07926 807616 Ü
The
Ü There’s a BIKEMEET at the Museum of Power, Langford, Maldon, Essex from 10am to 5pm. All classes of motorcycles welcome. Autojumble, trials riding demos, prizes, raffle. Admission £6. www.museumofpower.org.uk, 01621 843183 August
9th to 11th Ü There’s a Royal Enfield CAMPING WEEKEND at Powers the Pot caravan and camping park, Harneys Cross, Clonmel, Co Tipperary in Ireland (tel 052 6123085). A weekend of interest to all Royal Enfield owners and enthusiasts; all welcome. Details from John; 0861 951137 Ü Donington Park hosts the 2013 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL; an exciting summer weekend of classic motorcycle racing including the Lansdowne Series for classic GP bikes, major club displays, trade stands, grasstrack and scrambles for historic motorcycles, etc. Supported by Norton Motorcycles. Advance tickets from £10 per day; weekend and camping passes available. 0844 873 7343 August
10th and 11th Ü The
CLASSIC BIKE CLUBS SHOW is part of the Classic Motorcycle Festival at
Donington Park, with 30-plus bike clubs putting on displays and around 100
autojumble pitches. Private and club entries welcome. 07971 856620 / www.vjmc-northants.co.uk/classicclubs.htm
August 10th Ü
There’s MOTORCYCLE RACING at Aintree Circuit, Liverpool with
classic championship rounds and modern races. Admission £10; children free.
01942 670370 August
11th Ü The White Dove COLLECTORS TRANSPORT SHOW is at Kingsley Sports Ground, Sickles Lane, Kingsley, near Bordon, Hants. Over 600 classic cars, motorcycles, commercials and military vehicles. whitedoveevents.org.uk Ü The
VMCC’s Cheshire Cats Section host their Whitley ROAD SAFETY RUN which is 40 years
old this time around. The 50-60 mile route through rural Cheshire includes a
few stops for questions, with lunch, a BBQ and prizes at the end. New
entrants welcome, preferably on 25 year old bikes. Entry fee. Contact
stephen_herbert@btopenworld.com / 01606 888972 for more details. August
16th to 18th ÜThe
BSAOC of south-west Wales welcome all classic bikes and riders to their
CAMPING WEEKEND at the Portyrhyd Football Club, just off the A48 between
Cross Hands and Carmarthen at SA32 8PL. 07974 943954 August
17th Ü There’s
a CHEFFINS AUCTION at Harrogate. 01223 213777 or vintage@cheffins.co.uk August
18th ÜThe
magnificent MOTORCYCLE MEGA-MEET returns to Popham Airfield near Basingstoke
from 10am. Free entry for prebooked display bikes over 30 years old (send SAE
for a pass). Clubs welcome to display in the marquee; please contact
organiser to arrange space. Great facilities inc beer tent and full catering,
plus light aircraft, trade stalls, autojumble, etc. Jumble pitches from £15.
Admission £6 adults, £4 seniors. 01256 397733 or see www.popham-airfield.co.uk Ü The
Tewkesbury CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL opens 10am to 5pm at Tewkesbury School
playing fields, Ashchurch Road, J9 off M5. 1500 people expected to enjoy the
barbecue, bar, tea and cakes; 100 autojumble pitches plus bootfair / craft
stalls. Classic bikes and their riders get free entrance, as do under 16s.
Adult entry £5. www.tewkesburycvf.org
or 0684 850840 Ü The
BURLEY CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW is at Burley Cricket Club, Burley-in-Wharfedale,
West Yorkshire from 11am to 4pm. Free entry. Over 300 vehicles expected
ranging from scooters and motorcycles, military vehicles, vans, buses, trucks
and jeeps, tractors & traction engines, cars - hard-tops to convertibles,
pedal cars to dragsters. Bar and refreshments. www.burley-in-wharfedale.org/2013festival/classic.html August
25th Ü There’s an
AUTOJUMBLE at the Newark and Notts Showground. Early birds before 9am £10.
Then £6 from 10am, under 12s free. Stalls £20 on the day; discounts for
prebook (01507 529470). www.classicbikeshows.com September 1st
Ü The VMCC Cheshire Cats Section host the annual Goostrey ROAD
SAFETY RUN which starts and finishes from Goostrey Village Hall near Holmes
Chapel. 50-60 mile event round rural
Cheshire with a few stops for questions and lunch with prizes at the end. New
entrants welcome, preferably on 25 year-old bikes. Entry fee. Contact
stephen_herbert@btopenworld.com 01606 888972 for more details. September 6th
and 7th Ü The EUROJUMBLE opens
9am at Netley Marsh near Southampton. One of the biggest autojumbles in the
south; hundreds of jumble stalls, trade stands and many complete bikes to
buy. Admission £7.50 single day or £15 two-day. Outdoor event; if wet, wear
wellies! Cheaper advance tickets from www.classicbikeshows.com
or 01507 529529 September
7th and 8th Ü The NATIONAL RALLY of Scotland takes place this weekend; the final part of the Three Nations Challenge, which involves visiting checkpoints on your chosen challenge. Touring option also available which spread the riding over several weekends. Entry forms from redhunter@tiscali.co.uk or send SAE to 45 Elmwood Park, Deans, Livingstone EH54 8SP September
7th Ü
The Sleaford HISTORIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW is at the Council Offices Car Park,
Lafford Terrace, Eastgate, Sleaford NG34 7EF. See www.shcms.co.uk September
8th Ü
The 31st annual BATTLE OF THE BRITS is one of the premier British motorcycle
& car shows and swap meets in the United States, often drawing more than
200 bikes and 400 cars. From 10am to 5pm at Camp Dearborn, 1700 General
Motors Rd, Milford, MI 48380. Classic British and European bikes, awards,
swap meet, vendors, food, and beverages. Spectator admission: $6 per vehicle.
Bike show entry fee: $10, plus $4 Camp Dearborn entry fee. Swap-meet spaces:
$40 for first space (additional spaces $30), plus $6 Camp Dearborn entry fee.
See www.metrotriumphriders.com
or call Todd at 001 586-944-7456. September 13th
to 15th Ü
The BMF’s TAILEND SHOW takes place at the
Peterborough Arena. Trade and club stands, cavalcade of clubs, best in show
prizes, live music, moped mayhem, sidecar racing, camping, arena
entertainment, live bands, etc. 0844 884 5151 or thebmfshow.co.uk September 14th
and 15th Ü The Steve Henshaw Intl Gold Cup ROAD RACES are at Oliver’s
Mount circuit near Scarborough. 01723 373000 Ü The 27th BORDERS CLASSIC BIKE SHOW is at Lacon Childe School in
Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE. Special features include a classic bike market
place, two day auto jumble and Norton Owners Club GP Paddock. Adult admission
£4. Children free. See http://bordersclassicbikeshow.weebly.com September 14th
Ü The SOUTH MIDLANDS AUTOJUMBLE takes
place at the Ross on Wye Livestock market, just
by the M50. Hundreds of stalls, free parking, refreshments on site. 01989
750731 September 15th
Ü The VJMC host a
Classic Bike JAPFEST at the Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford in Somerset from
10am to 5pm. Features club stands, private exhibits, trade stands and
autojumble. £10 admission includes entry to the Haynes Museum. Expect to see
racing and off-road machinery along with the standard Japanese classics.
Camping available. See www.japfest.net
or contact 01963 440059 for exhibitors’ info. Ü The THUNDERFEST
TIMED TRIAL is at Darley Moor circuit, high in the Peak District of
Derbyshire, near Ashbourne, as part of the club’s general racing day but with
its own classic paddock and scrutineer. Competitors chose their target speed
between 50mph and 75mph and aims to achieve it. The winner will be the person
who manages an average speed nearest to their declared target. Road bikes, as
well as race machines, are welcome to take part. All classics are welcome to
join the display in the paddock, next to the Thunderfest entrants, with
souvenirs for display participants. Entrants to the classic bike display will
get one vehicle admission pass and two free tickets. 01928 740 498 or
info@thundersprint.com Ü The OLDTIMER RALLY
for bikes and mopeds build before 1975 is at Gullegem in Belgium (20 miles
from Ypres). Registration from 1pm, fun starts 2pm, tech support and rescue
vehicles available in case of mechanical problems. See www.oldtimerrit.blogspot.be or
+32 474/032454 September 21st
and 22nd Ü The KOP HILL CLIMB features 350 vintage and
classic vehicles testing themselves against this tranditional challenge near
Princes Risborough. Gates open 9am, admission costs £10. kophillclimb.org.uk September 21st
ÜThe EGP AUTOJUMBLE opens
10am at Kempton Park racecourse near Sunbury. Huge bikejumble with around 250
outdoor and indoor stalls, five mins from J1 off the M3. Admission £5.
egp-enterprises.co.uk / 01344 883961. Ü
There’s MOTORCYCLE RACING at Aintree Circuit, Liverpool with
classic championship rounds and modern races. Admission £10; children free.
01942 670370 / www.aintreemotorcycleracingclub.co.uk
September
22nd Ü The ROMNEY MARSH BIKEJUMBLE is at
Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD (A2070 6 miles M20 J10). Undercover stalls and indoor
seating area in the huge new marquee. Large indoor and outdoor Bikejumble
with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. Free to
watch Motoball motorcycle football. Free parking, refreshments available.
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. September 28th and 29th Ü The BIG KENT BIKE SHOW
opens 10am to 5pm at the Kent Event Centre, Detling ME14 3JF. Guest of honour
Terry Rymer; plus trials demos, stunt displays, Fire and Rescue service,
extreme wheelies, wall of death, mountain bikes, tyre challenge and more.
Free parking. Admission £12/day or cheaper prebook tickets from 01507 529529
/ www.classicbikeshows.com September
29th Ü The Ü
The
GRAND MOTORBILIA DAY at Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum in Essex includes a
bike show and jumble. 01268 769000 / shows@battlesbridge.com October 5th
ÜThe
giant VMCC BIKEJUMBLE returns to the Bath and West Showground at Shepton
Mallet. Excellent value event with over 450 stalls in three halls packed with
genuine old bike jumble plus trade stalls selling new spares and accessories.
Outdoor stalls often have plenty of interesting ‘barn fresh’ bits. Complete
bikes for sale too. Opens 9.30 to 4pm. Free parking, good refreshments and
licensed bar. Admission £2. Contact Dave, 01934 820657, www.vmccsomerset.co.uk October 6th
Ü There’s an
AUTOJUMBLE at the Newark and Notts Showground. Early birds before 9am £10.
Then £6 from 10am, under 12s free. Stalls £20 on the day; discounts for
prebook (01507 529470). www.classicbikeshows.com October 13th
Ü
The South of England RealClassic MOTORCYCLE October 19th
and 20th Ü The CLASSIC MECHANICS SHOW returns to
Stafford County Showground and spotlights motorcycles from the 1960s,
70s, and 80s. This has grown into a massive event
including half a dozen halls and heated marquees plus outdoor displays and
acres of club stands, trade and jumble stalls, also awesome Wall of Death
displays. Special racer Christian Sarron. Top tip: attend on Sunday if you
can because it’s far less frantic so you’ll see more and avoid being
trampled. Opens 9am both days. Prebook tickets to save on admission price and
avoid queues: single day ticket costs £12 on the gate. 01507 529529. www.classicbikeshows.com
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