27th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours to be held on Monday May 3rd 2010
Our well supported and successful annual Classic Bike Rally, now in its 27th year, welcomed 250 classic bike enthusiasts last year with their very varied mounts from 50cc to 1000cc. This was one of our highest entry numbers so we thank you all for your support and hope you will return again this year.
Bikes ranging from the early 1900s to the later classics, with condition varying from untouched original to gleaming concours restoration, were enjoyed by around 350 members of the public who came to share the day with the riders.
The event is organised by Lions members and many enthusiastic supporters helping throughout the year and on the day to bring the event together, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their loyal support.
The monies raised was a fantastic £2260.00 going to the designated charities and again we wish to thank all the enthusiasts, members of the public and sponsors of prizes for our raffle who helped us raise this sum.
Over the past 26 years the event has raised in the region of £47,000.00 for designated charities from your support. Thank you.
So make a note in your diaries on May 3rd 2010 for the 27th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours. Entry forms are being sent by post to those who attended in the last few years, but entry can also be made by downloading the link below , meanwhile look at the video below that we have added, click on the central arrow and look at the "moving" pictures and sounds of the day.
We very much hope that you will come along again this year 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 continued 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 Naomi House and Chase childrens hospices , Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham and the Fleet Lions Charity account which supports all sorts of local needs.
Again this year the Four Horseshoes Challenge Shield will be awarded to the Landlady's choice of bike from all those showing an entry number, being judged and presented at the Four Horseshoes lunch stop at Sherfield- on- Loddon. With the main Concours being at the Civic Halls Car Park after returning from the road run.
Entry fee for this year's event is £6.50 before the day or £9.00 on the day. All riders receive an enamel commemorative badge.
Please remember, it helps us considerably if you register before the day. Completed entry form with payment please, by 18th April .
If you require additional forms these can either be photocopied, sent on request or downloaded from this website.
You will find the form download link at the bottom of this page
Thanks.
Graham Cooper
Lions Club of Fleet
Video taken at the 2009 event
The Classic Motorcycle Rally
The Classic Motorcycle Rally is an annual event held on May Day Holiday Monday at the Civic Halls Car Park Harlington Way off Reading Road North 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.
2008 was 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 27th 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 27th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours of the Lions Club of Fleet.
Riders arrive between 9:30am 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 and old bikes.
You will certainly have a fascinating day, with some very rare and usual motorcycles and even one or two interesting riders!
The Run starts as usual in Fleet, and follows 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 afterwards, 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 for 2010 is a mere £6.50 per bike if booked in advance or £9.00 on the day.
All riders receive an enamel commemorative badge to add to their collection.
ROAD RUN for 2010 is:
Start at - Civic Halls Car Park, Harlington Way, off Reading Road North, Fleet, Hants. GU51 4BP
Finish at - Same.
First Riders leave at 11.00 am. Please check in between 9.30 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 for 2010 is:
£6.50 per entry if booked in advance and sent to the event secretary before 18th April 2010. £9.00 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 the event costs, although these are kept as small as possible, whilst passing the maximum to the charities. 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.
Please complete the entry form.
Please email Lion Graham Cooper for further information.
