10 NEWS
April 2019
The Shining Bucks British & Classic MCC presents its annual Shiny Bike Night at The Plough at Cadsden, just two miles north-east of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday, June 19. There’ll be lots of prizes, good food, beer, music, raffle and a lovely country setting. This is an event purely for classic bikes, with no cars at all! More details can be found at www.bbcmcc.freeuk. com, by email to norbsa02@aol.com, or phone Dermot on 07940 492348. Those of you who just like to follow the demands of a sat nav can get there by typing in HP27 0NB.
May the 4th be with you Bryan Reynolds for 60th anniversary rides Having originally opened in 1959, the 59 Club celebrates its 60th anniversary in style this year, with two special rides to St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on Saturday, May 4. All are welcome to celebrate the 59 Club and its diamond anniversary with a service and blessing at 5pm in the City of London’s iconic landmark. The first of two separate ride-outs to the city is from All Saints Church, Uxbridge Road, London, TW13 5EE, meeting from 1.30pm and departing at 2.30pm. The second is from the Ace Cafe London, North Circular Road, London, NW10 7UD, meeting from
2pm and departing at 3pm. The doors of St Paul’s will be open at 4.15pm, and attendees should be seated by 4.45pm. Please note that bag checking will be in operation, and no sharps, tools or similar items will be allowed inside the cathedral. There is no cloakroom facility, so all clothing, helmets etc. will have to be kept with you at all times, and no filming or photography is allowed inside St Paul’s. More information about the 59 Club – a registered church charity and motorcycle club led today by Father Sergiy Diduk – and its long history, can be found at www.the59club.co.uk
Central England trials series A new Central England Trials Championship series catering for classics and twinshocks kicked off on March 24, with the Golden Valley Club’s 25-mile route of the Cotswold Cup in Stroud. Held over five rounds in the Midlands and south of England, it’s the brainchild of veteran organiser Tim Fairbrother, and further rounds will continue the format set on the Cotswold Cup with a choice of easy or hard sections for pre-1970 British machines, pre-units and twinshocks, while the rigid bikes and the sidecars tackle the easy option. The events are also open
to modern sidecars and trail bikes, plus riders aged over 40 years on monoshock steeds. “A bigger entry generally makes for a better event,” said Tim. “It enhances observer numbers and makes the whole event worthwhile.” The following rounds are – May 26, Sam Cooper Union Jack (solo only), Stratford; August 25, Golden Valley (sidecar only), Stroud; September 15, Moto Britannica, Forest of Dean; October 20, Greensmith, South Birmingham; and November 3, Guy Fawkes, Golden Valley, Stroud. More details can be found at www. sbmctrials.co.uk
Call to Arms for third classic show Once again, the Clifford Arms public house in Great Haywood, near Rugeley, Staffordshire, will be holding a classic show – its third to date – on Sunday, May 19. As with previous years, the entrance price either to display a car or bike, or for public entry, is by donation to one of the charities the pub supports – Air Ambulance, Blood Bikes and Crohn’s & Colitis UK – and there is also space for classic clubs (or private individuals) to exhibit. Email barry.owen573@ ntlworld.com for details. Last year (see photo) nearly £1000 was raised for these worthy causes, and the hope is that this year they’ll raise above that total.
The Rudge Enthusiasts Club announces with great sadness that Bryan Reynolds, a founder member of the REC, died at home on Thursday, January 31. Bryan is probably best known to many folks through his books Don’t Trudge It, Rudge It! and Rudge-Whitworth: The Complete Story but he was also very active over the years within the club in many other ways, always forthcoming with spares, helpful advice and historical information on all things Rudge. He helped with many restorations and certainly helped to keep many bikes on the road. In addition to the above, Bryan was also the Rudge Marque Specialist for the VMCC and he had a long-standing involvement with the Brooklands’ Society, of which he was a founder member. Bryan was a very enthusiastic REC member throughout his life and will forever be remembered. Without his commitment and energy (he held several committee posts, including chairman) the Rudge Enthusiasts Club would not be the club it is today. Condolences and our appreciation of Bryan’s work have been made to Rose, his widow.