Motorcycle Report

The twilight of summer is just about upon us, and with it comes long periods of calm, settled weather, just ideal for those after tea runs, or the quick blat around the (largest) block.

PAST EVENTS

10 February 2021 – Motorcycle Noggin.

A low key event, about a dozen turned up to add to the conversation.

14 February 2021 - Moped Run.

Twelve competitors took to the road, travelling over Evans Pass to Sandy Bay to enjoy a morning tea of freshly baked scones and muffins. Lunch was at the Wheatsheaf, then over Gebbes Pass, River Road to Taitapu. The overall winner was Arthur Poll.

20 February 2021 - Motorcycle Annual

Rally. A beautiful day greeted the 27 entries for this event. Run in conjunction with the Commercial Rally, the latter used the motorcycle route, timed section, and lunch stop. John Benn organised a great short and long tour, but in spite of meticulous planning an 8 or 10 km DETOUR was added in the middle of the timed section. It wasn’t there the Friday night, but was added overnight! The event was marred by the unfortunate accident that struck a competitor; as he went to execute a turn from Lineside Road into Revells Road, Flaxmere, a car towing a trailer attempted to pass him on the right, colliding with the right turning competitor. While his injuries are extensive they are not life threatening but he will be in hospital for a while. The lunch stop was the West Reserve just through Oxford, and the decision was made to abandon the rest of the run at that point. See elsewhere for the full prize list and trophies that were handed out at the dinner in The Barn Saturday night. Many thanks to the caterers, Annette Painter, brilliant salad meal and desert.

CHRIS LEITH

Motorcycle Section

21 February 2021 – Annual Clip-on Rally.

Alister reports that he had nine clip-on bikes which did a short run from Cutler Park to the Yaldhurst, around the airport and back. The Lady Rider was determined to pass the Velo Solex, this she did with much pedal assistance. One bike went on the back-up, but it regained a second breath to start after The Yaldie and make it back to the Island under its own steam. A lot of fun.

FUTURE EVENTS

27th February 2021 – Fish & Chip Run.

By the time you get this it will be a past event, so will be reported on next month.

5th – 7th March - Jim Toohey Rally.

This will be an overnight event, a circuitous route has been organised to overnight in Methven. So far a very slim entry of six entries, so if you want to go please get in touch with the organiser, Kurt Ebrecht on 021 043 3707 he’ll gladly accept your entry up until 4 March. You might have to look out your own accommodation though…

10th March – Motorcycle Noggin.

At Motorcycle Corner, from 7.30 pm.

12th – 18th March – National Motorcycle

Rally, Masterton, hosted by the Wairarapa Branch. The main contingent from Canterbury Branch will have left Tuesday and Thursday to arrive Masterton Thursday and Friday. Some 28 people, five cars and vans, one trailer and 25 motorcycles will be on their way. The Rally proper ends Sunday evening 14th, and the Hub Tour begins Monday 15th to finish Thursday 18th with a final dinner.

27th March – Fish & Chip Run. Nothing

planned at this point, so meet as usual at BP, Moorhouse and Antigua St, 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure. If we do think of something well worthwhile we will let the motorcyclists know via the email mail-out.

11th April – “P” Group Annual Rally. No

reason why motorbikes in the Post Vintage, Post war, Post 60 and Post 80 cannot join in. See elsewhere for details and entry! (I’ll be there, driving my Stag though…) 14th April – Motorcycle Noggin – more

information later.

24th April – Fish & Chip Run. We are

planning a garage raid on a substantial collection of cars, bikes and motoring memorability, so keep tuned this way for more details next month.

That’s it for this month, keep the rubber to the road, and mind how you go.

VCC Annual Motorcycle Rally Results 20th February 2021

Best Performance Combination Tony & Leigh Craythorne, Panther Model 100 1955 Geoff Hockley Trophy Vintage Concours Trevor Lightfoot, BSA 500cc Sloper 1928 Willmot Trophy Post Vintage Concours Stewart Gutsell, Indian Chief 1944 Sincro Signs Trophy P W V Concours Fiona Clark, Triumph 3TA 1959 Canterbury Branch Post 60 Concours Mike Pidgeon, Honda CB360 Apex Tyres Trophy Best Veteran Overall Graham Sword, Triumph Junior 1914 Alsop Trophy Best Overall Post 60 Arthur Poll, Honda 305 1964 Stevenson Trophy Best Overall Post 80 Peter Barnett, BMW R80G-S Becker Trophy P W V Best Overall Ian McKinlay, BSA B33 1955 Frank Thomas Trophy Best All Round M/C Lois Binnie, Royal Enfield Model 182 1928 R & J Pepper Trophy P V Trials Roger Abel, Triumph Trophy 1967 Nut Stranglers Trophy Bevars Binnie, Royal Enfield 8Hp 1918 Petrie Cup Best 2 Stroke Performance Kurt Ebrecht, Puch 250 Model 5G 1963 Best Performance on an Indian Stewart Gutsell, Indian Chief 1944 Townshend Trophy Best Overall Thomas Brown, BSA Golden Flash 1954

Dutton Garage ANZAC DAY MALVERN RUN

Sunday 25th April 2021

This is the fourth year that this event has been organised and we are very fortunate to have a partner once again in Dutton Garage (est 1911). Unfortunately last year’s run was cancelled because of Covid restrictions but hopefully we will be luckier this year.

The run will be preceded by a public display of the vehicles in the Darfield recreation ground carpark from 10:30am to 11:30am so please assemble from 10.00am when your day’s rally pack will be available. (Note this is later than previous years) Please park where instructed.

The route travels on secondary roads (no shingle, easy veteran motoring) through the Malvern District and passes the War Memorials of Darfield, Sheffield, Springfield,(Springfield for the later vehicles) Hororata, Glen Roy and Glentunnel. (A shorter route will be in place for Veterans). Feel free to stop and pay your respects with a poppy at each Cenotaph. Distance is approx 50 miles (80ks)

The featured vehicles are those built during the war years and a Duttons medal will be presented to vehicles 100 years old and over. (VIC is required.)

All club eligible vehicles are welcome with those produced after 1945 participating in a support category.

Lunch this year will be supplied by the famous Darfield Bakery and will be available at the Glentunnel Hall.

Come and join us on what is a very special day, remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice and doing it in cars and on motorcycles that they would recognise.

Some assistance is required and for your support please contact Malcolm McGibbon. 027 433 8047 or the Veteran Convener Colin Hey 021 883 807

Entry form page 29 this issue or online at canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz