The Vintage Motor Cycle Club
VMCC Section
Essex
Listed is a provisional diary for 2025 rides. In 2024 we had probably the largest number of rides ever and our thanks go out to all the ride leaders and tailenders that made it so successful.
Please take a look and let a committee member know if you would like to lead a ride in 2025. The provisional dates are based on what was run in 2024, but please don't let that put you off, If you would prefer a different day of the week or date just let us know and I am sure that we can accommodate it.
It doesn't need to be a massive "Iron butt" type run either - we need a mix of longish and shortish rides, and don't forget that you can claim twenty quid towards petrol money for checking out and planning the route. All you need is a coffee stop, a lunch stop (with afternoon tea if its a full days ride) joined together by nice roads.
If you are a little nervous feel free to chat to any other committee member, or even a previous ride leader to understand exactly what is involved. It really can be a lot of fun and in need I am sure we can pair you up with an experienced ride leader to help out with your planning.
Sometimes events have to be unavoidably rearranged. Event pages will be updated if circumstances change.
Please check prior to attending any event.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR ALL FUTURE RIDES THE RIDE LEADER WILL NEED TO SEE YOUR CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SHOW THIS THEN REGRETFULLY YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RIDE - THE ONLY EXCEPTION WILL BE FOR GUESTS WHO WILL BE PERMITTED TWO RIDES ONLY TO HELP DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO JOIN
November sees the return of the really excellent Beckinsale's General Knowledge quiz. Its always a lot of fun with the added bonus of prizes for the winning team. John and Anne always put in a lot of effort to get the questions pitched at just the right level. Do you best to come along, bring your mates and maybe even dust off your better halves to help bolster your question answering capability!
This will be something a little different as we are planning a picture night so bring along your popcorn and nachos (well hot chocolate for some!) It will definitely be something "old bike" related but I will keep the specifics a under wraps for now. We will also be holding a "free" raffle - yes you heard that right "free raffle" so a great way to save money on those Christmas pressies for your nearest and dearest!
Its that time of year again and we will be holding our AGM at Januarys club night - all of the current committee members have begrudgingly agreed to stand again (well after I let them out of there full nelsons) but we are always looking for fresh ideas and new members to step up. All roles including Secretary, (nudge nudge wink wink) are up for re-election and some of us have been in place for a number of years now so would really welcome the rest. If you think this could be you, please let me know by the end of December. To help entice attendance once again we will be laying on a selection of free nibbles, and we are going to try and get everything competed even quicker than last years attempt.
Tonight will be a noggin and natter night
Waiting for volunteer to lead ride
Simon Enticknap will be leading this ride to meet Ipswich and Suffolk VMCC sections. Meet at Sainsbury's South Woodham Ferrers for approx 50 miles ride to TTT Motorcycles, Sudbury. No coffee stop as facilities at TTT. Riders can either make their way home or Simon will lead back to civilization.
THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD ESSEX SECTION. THE BLUEBELL EVENT 2025
Based at Maldon Museum of Power Tuesday 29th April to Friday 2nd May 2025. Camping, motorhome stay available. Details to follow
George Smith will be leading this ride on one of his lightweight Italian motorcycles and will be suitable for small or slow motorcycles, with speeds to suit the slowest bike on the ride. Any size or age motorcycle is welcome just don't expect any high speeds.
Details to follow
John Beckinsale will be leading a ride in for the annual "pride of ownership" event. Details to follow
Our Chairman has been busy slaving away in his dusty workshop, and created some more exceptional and quirky trophies. Even if you don't join the ride in, do bring your pride and joy along for us all to drawl over, lets see the efforts of your winter rebuilds.
Pride of ownership night.
Our Chairman has been busy slaving away in his dusty workshop, and created some more exceptional and quirky trophies. Even if you don't join the ride in, do bring your pride and joy along for us all to drawl over, lets see the efforts of your winter rebuilds.
Meet up with East Anglian VMCC section at Rayne Booking Office. Details to follow
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Details to follow
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Ride details to follow.
Waiting for a volunteer. If you would like to lead this ride let a committee member know and it will be added to future events page.
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
John Beckinsale to lead this ride. Details to follow.
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
George Smith will be leading this ride on one of his lightweight Italian motorcycles and will be suitable for small or slow motorcycles, with speeds to suit the slowest bike on the ride. Any size or age motorcycle is welcome just don't expect any high speeds.
Details to follow.
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Waiting for volunteer to lead this ride
Ann and John Beckinsale Quiz night
Christmas festivities