VMCC Banbury Run Details Announced
The VMCC Ltd is delighted to announce that dates for the 65th VMCC Banbury Run which will be held at the Motor Heritage Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire on Sunday 16th June 2013.
The Event.
With the support of event partners Footman James Insurance Brokers, Bonhams Auctioneers & Old Bike Mart the format of the 65th “run” will be similar to 2012 but with new routes and checkpoints to challenge the riders. With 600 entrants the VMCC Banbury Run is the biggest gathering & run in the world for machines manufactured before 1931. Operating over 3 different routes which all converge back on Gaydon the Banbury Run caters for those who wish to enter a timed event or those who just enjoy the thrill of riding with so many other Vintage, Veteran & Pioneer bikes.
Discounted entries fees will be available for Veteran machines (manufactured prior to 01/01/15) to encourage more of the very oldest bikes to enter the event.
The event becomes even more exciting in 2013 when, in conjunction with auction partner Bonhams, the VMCCs Vintage Training Day also becomes part of the programme making for a real “Vintage Weekend”
All 600 Banbury Run places sell out before the closing date of 28/02/13 so it’s important that entry forms (which are available from VMCC HQ on 02/01/13) are returned as quickly as possible.
The Bonhams Auction.
Event partner Bonhams will again be holding a sale of Pioneer, Veteran and Vintage Motorcycle’s the afternoon before the “run” on Sat 15/06/13. The venue for the auction will be Bonhams prestigious saleroom at Banbury Rd, Shipton on Cherwell, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1JH.
The Autojumble.
Supported by Old Bike Mart the famous Banbury Run autojumble is always a favourite as one of the best sources of Veteran & Vintage Motorcycle spares. If you are interested in an autojumble pitch please contact Vicky Frost at VMCC HQ or email members@vmcc.net
VMCC Vintage Training Day in conjunction with Bonhams Auctioneers.
The VMCCs famous Vintage Training Day become’s part of the event when Saturday 15/06/13 will see the Motor Heritage Centre become the venue for a single & expanded Vintage Training Day which replaces the two VMCC training days held in previous years. In conjunction with Auction partner Bonhams this unique feature gives “Vintage Virgins” the chance to learn to ride hand change and girder fork machines under supervision from their (VMCC Member) owners. Entry forms & more details will be available from VMCC HQ after 01/02/13.
Can you help?
We rely on dozens of volunteers to make the event happen. We always require marshals to help at the checkpoints on the various routes or on the site itself and can promise you not only a great day out but also a packed lunch! If you would like to help please contact Sam Brown at VMCC HQ sambrown@vmcc.net
The dedicated event website it available @ www.banbury-run.co.uk which not only has all the latest event information, but also has all the entry forms etc to download in a PDF format as from 02/01/13.
