Classic motorcycle clubs keep the wheels turning on the old bike world. If you’re not a member, this is what you might’ve missed out on in the last couple of months..
A special ceremony was held last autumn to commemorate 100 years of motocross – well, more accurately, a century since the first official competitive scramble. Members of the Witley MCC and Scramble 100 organisers assembled to admire a brand-new blue plaque which pretty much marks the spot where the 1924 Southern Scott Scramble started. The club maintains a full schedule of offroad events and long-distance trials.
See witleymcc.co.uk
The newly re-organised Triumph Tiger Cub and Terrier Register had its largest ever selection of machines on display at last autumn’s Stafford Show. Fourteen examples of road, track and trials Cubs made up a great display of bikes. Concours, working and special types of Cubs and derivatives stood alongside ongoing restoration projects to attract a lot of attention from visitors.
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Admin man Mike Powell says ‘the little Triumphs seem to be almost everyone’s favourite and have growing interest, fuelled somewhat by ageing enthusiasts who need a light, easy to handle machine.
‘Sports models continue to be most in demand and one of the finest restorations ever seen on show was the Mountain Cub belonging to Amie Hosker, perfection achieved by Amie herself with a little assistance from dad Tony. Another outstanding machine was Steve Cool’s superb Comerford’s Trials Cub, recently restored by ex-Comerford staffer Roger Davy. Youngest member Robbie Connell’s racer was judged to be the favourite machine on the stand and received the Greystones trophy in honour of club founder Mike Estall.
‘The Register is always pleased to hear from any owner of a bike, frame or engine in any condition, so the numbers can be added to the list of survivors which now stands at some 16,000-plus machines. There is no charge to add bike details to the register, but you can support us with a small subscription.’
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The Moto Guzzi Club GB finished 2024 with its AGM – with a new online format allowing the whole membership to participate – and annual reports. Unlike many enthusiast organisations, this club has kept its membership fee fixed at £20 since 2006. That goes some way to explaining why the club’s membership continues to rise, up 60% since 2016.
Some 660 of those members took part in an innovative survey, which revealed that 95% of club members active ride a motorcycle. 78% are aged between 51 and 70, and a slight majority (51%) have been a member for less than five years. 25% have been club members for more than 15 years! Most people attend up to three motorcycle events each year. 96% intend to renew their membership, citing the club’s great magazine, active branches, friendly environment and good communications.
Plans are already underway to celebrate the Guzzi Club’s half-centenary in 2026: now is a great time to join if you want to take part in the party!
See motoguzziclub.co.uk
2025 sees the Morini Riders Club celebrating its half century with a series of special events. There will be a special display at the Ace Café on Star Wars Day (that’s May the Fourth of course), a dedicated track day at Cadewll in July, a club outing to the Classic TT on the Isle of Man in August – and the marque takes pride of place at the VMCC’s Founders’ Day in July as well.
In this coming year members also benefit from special insurance rates with Footman James, affiliate membership to the BMF and MAG, free entry at any events where their bike is displayed on the club stand, and a tasty 10% discount on parts from specialist Mdina Italia.
See morini-riders-club.com
