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The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of VETERAN CYCLE CLUBS

President: Mr Clifford Denton
Hon. Secretary / Treasurer: Mr Stuart Warburton

UK's only Association of Veteran & Vintage Cycle Clubs, formed in 1956.
Eleven clubs are currently affiliated and provide members with organised rides, rallies, displays for cycles/tricycles dating from 1860's to 1935.
This period incorporates the oldest bicycle of the 1860's, the Velocipede (Boneshaker) then 1870 Ordinarys (Penny farthings) through the development of the bicycle up to 1935, a complete cycle history. Members also endeavour to ride their machines in correct period costume.

The Clubs join together on the first Sunday in September each year, when the National Association holds the UK National Rally.

The inaugural meeting of the National Association of Veteran Cycle Clubs was held on the 8th April 1956 at Meriden, Warkshire (an earlier delegate meeting had been held in October 1955)
Nineteen persons were in attendance, representing the then current UK Veteran Cycle Clubs :- Bawtry, Coventry, Peterborough and Southern. At this meeting a vote was taken on an amendment to the following resolution that the body be named the National Veteran Cycle Club.

The vote resulted in an unanimous decision that :- the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of VETERAN CYCLE CLUBS be formed.

During the early years two additional clubs affiliated, the Bantel and Oundle but as with the Bawtry and Coventry, they are all now unfortunately defunct. The Southern chose after a few years not to re-affiliate.

OBJECTS and AIMS of the Association . . shall be to co-ordinate the aims and activities of the constituent bodies and members, to publish such aims and activities, to initiate or help with suitable activities and assist in forming clubs of Veteran cycle enthusiasts in those parts of the country not presently served by such clubs.

Currently there are Eleven affilated UK VCC clubs, a short history of each follows :-

* * PETERBOROUGH VINTAGE CYCLE CLUB . . formed in Oct. 1953 ~ the UK's oldest veteran/vintage cycle club.
In 1958, the PVCC hosted the second UK National Rally at which 93 entries were listed. The newest machine entered and ridden was a 1910 BSA, with half of the entrants riding machines before 1890. The President of the NAVCC at the time, J.H.Brandon, stated in the programme introduction that "These old machines cannot be replaced. Ensuring that they are preserved for posterity is a pleasureable task willingly attempted by all in the NAVCC"
PVCC Members regularily participate in the other UK clubs open events and the International Veteran Cycle Association series of Worldwide rallies, hosting in 1994 that years IVCA rally.
The Peterborough VCC is truly proud to be the oldest club of its type still in existance and looks forward to supporting the Veteran Cycle movement for many years to come.
Jane Denton . . Hon. Sec.
E-mail:- denton.pvcc@btinternet.com

* * LONG SUTTON & DISTRICT VETERAN CYCLE CLUB situated in the Wash area of South Lincolnshire . . was formed in December 1957 by a group of Wisbech Wheelers Cycle Club members, encouraged by Mr Cyril Mundy of the Peterborough VCC.
Since 1960 the Club has participated in the annual Spalding Flower Parade and many similar events in their area. Annually on the first Sunday of August they hold their Open Rally.
The LS&DVCC hosted in 1965 their first UK National Rally.
Nancy Rawson . . Hon Sec.

* * BENSON VETERAN CYCLE CLUB of Oxon ( Oxfordshire ) . . formed in 1958 after Mr Ned Passey, the clubs Life President acquired an 'Ordinary' bicycle.
In 1977, the club mustered 400 riders & early machines and rode through Windsor Great Park, believed to be the first time cyclists had been officially allowed to ride in the Park.
In 1964 the club hosted their first UK National Rally and hold annually their very successful Open club rally, always on the first Sunday in July which attracts normally several hundred riders and machines.
Muriel Shilabeer . . Hon. Sec.

* * BOSTON VETERAN BICYCLE CLUB, Lincolnshire . . was formed in 1964 by five early cycle enthusiasts who then arranged a meeting to attract other local rider/enthusiasts to which an additional twelve persons attended.
Mr Eric Page, a local cycle shop owner was elected President, a position he held for 21 years.
In 1981, the club hosted the second in the current series of the IVCA International rally from Grantham. Their first UK National Rally being hosted in 1966.
The clubs annual Open rally is generally held in April or May.
Elaine West . . Hon. Sec.

* * BYGONE BYKES - YORKSHIRE CLUB . . formed in 1966 by the three Auty brothers - Bill, Ken and Eric, all very keen cyclists from Wakefield.
After purchasing the remains of an early machine, they set about restoring it and discovered that it was a rare 1898 Quadrant Shaft Drive machine. This sparked off their enthusiasm and together with other like minded friends the club was formed.
The club hosted their first UK National Rally in 1973, and organise rides most weekends throughout the year.
Tony Stephenson . . Hon. Sec.

* * DESFORD LANE PEDALLERS VETERAN CYCLE CLUB . . formed as a club in January 1980 after neighbours and friends started in 1976 to enjoy riding early cycles.
Their first UK National rally was organised in 1983, a combined event with that years International Rally and although no 'fixed' open rally is held, most months throughout they year different members organise a ride to which all early cycle enthusiasts are welcome.
Madeleine Pickering . . Hon. Sec.
Website :- www.dlpvcc.co.uk
E-mail:- pickeringmad@aol.com

* * MARCH VETERAN & VINTAGE CYCLE CLUB, Cambridgeshire . . was formed in 1980 at the suggestion of Margaret & Colin Beford, when speaking to their friends and other local cycle enthusiasts.
Their first UK National Rally was hosted in 1986.
In 2006 they hosted the 50th Anniversary UK National Rally at which 275 Riders participated - one hundred of these entrants were riding machines dated before 1900. The Event was great sucess, for the MV&VCC and entrants, truly marking it as a Special Celebratory event of the NAVCC.
Margaret Bedford . . Hon. Sec.
Website :- www.mvvcc.org.uk
E-mail :- marchhare@marlin1445.fs.net.co.uk

* * NORTHLEACH OLD TYME WHEELERS, Gloucestershire . . formed in December 1985 by Mr Cyril Bartlett and friends, who were keen on riding cycles of yester-year. The club have their own collection of 40 plus machines which are used by the membership at their own events and other affiliated club's open events. Their first UK National Rally was held in 1991 and monthly club runs are organised throughout the year.
Roy Holland . . Hon. Sec.

* * SOLENT VETERAN BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE CLUB, Hampshire . . was formed in 1987 to provide a local organisation catering for the growing interest in early cycles and their history. A regular highlight is the club luncheon which is held on the last Sunday in November each year. First a morning costumed ride, then lunch which is followed by a "fun" auction and competitions. Throughout the day members display their collections of various cycling memorabilia.
In 1993 the Club hosted a highly successful National Rally, their first in the grounds of the idyllic Royal Victoria Country Club on the shore of Southampton water.
Rides and events, always open to other club's member are organised monthly.
Rod Safe . . Hon. Sec.

* * VETERAN HISTORICAL CYCLING & RACING CLUB
originally known as the Veteran Cycling Racing Club.
Phil Wray . . Hon. Sec
E-mail :- 101370.3576@compuserve.com

* * The NORTHERN COUNTIES VETERAN & CLASSIC CYCLE CLUB
This the most recent affiliated club, joined the NAVCC in April 2007. The Club was formed in March to provide events in the Northern Counties including one open rally as well as attending other UK affiliated Clubs rallies and is looking forward to hosting the 2010 National Rally.
Membership is open to all interested parties, owning a veteran or classic machine is not a condition of joining - we need just your enthusiasm !
Edna Slinger . . Hon Sec
E-mail:- enda@slinger3939.freeserve.co.uk
Ian Dunning . . Membership Secretary
E-mail:- ianswheels54@yahoo.co.uk


* * * The UK NATIONAL RALLY . . . a highly prestigous event for early machines manufactured before 1935, takes place on the First Sunday of September each year and takes place in an area of the UK in which the Host Club Organiser lives. All Affiliated Clubs have the opportunity to host a UK National Rally.

2008 ~ Bygone Bykes Yorkshire Club . . Sept 7th. Venue ~ The Wolds Gliding Club, Pocklington, East Yorkshire. Full details and entry forms available from your 'Club' Secretary.
2009 ~ VHC&RC
2010 ~ Northern Counties V & C.C.C.
2011 ~ DLPVCC
2012 ~ SVB&TC


Entry Forms and details of Individual Club 'OPEN' Rallies are available after March from Club Secretaries.

Updated 30/3/08
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