25th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours
It seems hard to believe but 5th May 2008 will see the 25th Fleet Lions Classic Bike Run.
Where have the years gone?
We very much hope that you will come along again and bring with you a friend with a classic bike who has not been before or who has not been for a while.
After discussion with many previous supporters, a shut-off date of 1986 has been introduced to try to bring back the original concept that the Fleet Run is for "Classic Bikes". At the same time we appreciate that some riders do have a second bike if the "old one fails".
The monies raised from the event this year will be split between the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham, Naomi House Childrens Hospice near Winchester and the Fleet Lions Charity Account which supports all sorts of local needs
This year the Four Horseshoes Challenge Shield will be awarded to the Landlady's choice of bike from all those showing an entry number. It will be judged and presented at the Four Horseshoes lunch stop.
Entry fee for this year's event will again be £6.00 before the day or £8.00 on the day. All riders will receive an enamel commemorative badge.
Entry forms will be sent out to classic bike riders who have attended in the last few years.
Please remember, it helps us considerably if you register before the day. Completed entry form with payment please, should arrive by 19th April 2008.
If you require additional forms these can either be photocopied, sent on request or downloaded from this website.
Thanks.
Graham Cooper
Lions Club of Fleet
The Classic Motorcycle Rally
The Classic Motorcycle Rally is an annual event held on May Day Holiday Monday at the Victoria Road car park in Fleet. The event normally attracts well over 200 entrants with bikes ranging from the early 1900's to the later Classics, with condition varying from untouched original to gleaming concours restoration. Riders come from far and wide around the South East to take part, as it has become a well established event in the enthusiasts calendar.
This year will be our Silver Jubilee Year, so if you have been before but not for the last few years or a virgin in the classic bike world, come and join us for our Jubilee Run
Get the bike out of the garage! Change the oil! Check the plugs! And give it a polish!, unless it is in the wonderful "as original" condition as Pete's bike below, then please don't show it the polishing rag it will have a heart attack !
Polished or not polished you are all cordially invited to attend the 25th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours of the Lions Club of Fleet.
Riders arrive between 10:00am and 11:00am and enjoy a hearty breakfast made available by the Lions Club catering team and washed down with a Tea or Coffee.
Milling around having a chat and comparing notes, Many riders and visitors meet up year after year at this event. We are always pleased to see old friends.
You will certainly have a fascinating day, with some very rare and usual motorcycles and even one or two interesting riders!.
The Run will start as usual in Fleet, and follow the tried and tested marked route out to the Hampshire / Berkshire borders using good but not to busy roads. A lunch stop is made at the Village of Sherfield-on-Loddon where the two adjacent Pubs ,The Four Horseshoes and The White Hart at Sherfield-on-Loddon will be waiting to welcome us . The Landlady's Choice Trophy is judged at the Four Horseshoes pub.and after, we return to Fleet on the second part of the run for judging the Concours, a good chat, the Raffle, and prize giving of the other Concours classes.
The entry fee is a mere £6 per bike if booked in advance or £8 on the day.
All riders will receive an enamel commemorative 25th anniversary badge.
ROAD RUN:
Start at - Civic Halls Car Park, off Harlington Way, Reading Road North, Fleet, Hants.
Finish at - Same.
First Riders leave at 11.00 am. Please check in between 10.00 and 11.00am.
Road Run is approximately 46 miles. Route Cards, Numbers, and Badges etc will be issued on Registration at the start in the Car Park.
There will be no time checks or observed sections. Riders will be despatched at suitable intervals in order to avoid congestion.
Machines must comply with all legal requirements while participating in the Run. A backup vehicle will tour the route behind the riders.
Please return to the Start Car Park by 2.15pm. Concours Judging will start at 2.15pm. (Lack of participation in the Run will be taken into account). Trophies will be awarded at approximately 3.30pm.
ENTRY FEE:
£6 per entry if booked in advance and sent to the event secretary before 19th April 2008. £8 if paid on the day.
(The Rally is run as a fundraising event for local charities. It is for this reason that we ask for an entry fee to cover event costs. Your understanding, support and early entries are very much appreciated.)
PRIZES:
Class A
Up to 1945
Dave Kent Challenge Shield
Class B
1946 - 1956
Ken Heanes Challenge Shield
Class C
1957 - 1963
SPC Motor Cycles Challenge Shield
Class D
1964 - 1970
Jack Cooper Memorial Shield
Class E
1971 - 1986
North Hants Tyres Challenge Shield
Also Best in Show Challenge Cup
Cheney Racing Shield for Best Used Classic
Hart Motor Cycles Shield for Best Japanese Classic
The Landlady's Choice,Four Horseshoes Trophy will be awarded at the Pub at the Lunchstop.
1st, 2nd and 3rd places in classes A - E receive a souvenir trophy
The next Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours will be on
Monday the 5th of May 2008 10:00am-3:30pm at:
The Civic Halls Car Park, Harlington Way, off Reading Road North, Fleet, Hants.
Please complete the entry form.
Please email Lion Graham Cooper for further information.
