Club Sections
Lancashire Slow-Riders
Paul Morgan 07709 914134
The LSR section is well established in the North-west, also spreading to
other counties with members all over.
We have attended a lot of vintage rallies throughout last summer and are
now actively involved in stewarding and putting on stands at some
including, Heskin Steam, Pilling Vintage, Fylde Vintage, and Cheshire Game
Fair where we promote the EACC displaying banners and flags.
EACC stand at Stafford Motorcycle Show
Once again, the LSR were invited to Stafford Motorcycle Show. We are
normally allocated a small stand that we can fit up to eight small machines
on, we had seven booked in, upon arrival and collecting the club packs, I
was informed we have been given double space this year and asked to spread
the bikes out to make it look full; over the weekend I started to realise
why.
The weather was great, not a cloud in sight and the sun was shining; I was
expecting a very busy weekend, but it didn’t happen. Lots of empty
space inside the hall, lots of unfilled pitches outdoors around the traders
and autojumble. Compared with last year’s October event, it was a bit
disappointing in my opinion. We had seven bikes booked onto the
stand, but unfortunately one of our members lost a wheel off his caravan on
his way to the show; luckily no one was hurt but it ended his planned
weekend with us.
Saturday, we had six bikes on the stand as luckily one of our members
brought an extra bike to make the numbers up.
We plan to attend the Show again in October and are hoping that things
improve by then and the visitors return; maybe it was the cost of fuel, or
the entrance fee of £23 that put people off, I’m not sure.
Keep an eye on the Slow Riders Facebook
page for updates of events and rides
Further plans for 2026 are as follows:
- June—LSR will have an annual rally & camping weekend combined with a club stand in Fleetwood at the Fylde and District Preservation Society Show.
- July—We will be having a club stand and stewarding the motor cycle section at the Cheshire Game and Country Fair.
- September—we’re having a club stand and stewarding the motor cycle section at Great Harwood District Transport Show.
Ride outs from all these events are also on the agenda.
We will display EACC banners & flags at all these events and do our best to
promote the club.
Paul Newton
Mid-Shires
Ray Paice 07709 914134
North Hertfordshire
North Hertfordshire section holds the annual Steeple Morden Run; this is a mid-week event in September organised by David Osborn. Additionally, the section is involved with the VMCC Cyclemotor Section’s ‘Nasty’ Run each April and the NACC’s Vincent Run in October.
Norfolk
The section has meetings on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm at The Bluebell, Bacton Road, North Walsham.
S.E.M.E. (aka South East Moped Enthusiasts)
Sharon 07771 705627
South East Moped Enthusiasts (S.E.M.E) organise some rides during the course of the summer season. S.E.M.E events will be briefly outlined on this web page calendar; also follow us for much further information on our S.E.M.E group page on Facebook. We welcome all types of small-engined bikes and microcars to our events, though it must be pointed out that the nature of the terrain where most of our ride-outs take place may require the use of a slightly more robust small-engine machine, unless of course you are extremely fit!
We look forward as always to meeting friendly enthusiastic people who share an interest in riding their small-engined bikes.
We are now appealing to to all small bike enthusiasts in the Surrey, Sussex, and Kent border areas who wish to organise a ride out to get in touch with us. We will give full assistance in planning a ride in their local area. We have a policy of when riding as a group, to only travel as fast as the slowest bike; this ensures that we all set off together and arrive together. These days we are unable to provide back-up recovery, which incidentally was much needed in our early years. The need for this has largely been eliminated as our riders have mostly switched to slightly more reliable machines owing to the nature of the terrain we have to negotiate. Not to worry however, should a breakdown occur we will not abandon you on some lonely country lane, you will be rescued.
It is advisable if you are coming along to one of our rides to let us know by e-mail, text or phone. In this way we can keep you informed if for some reason the ride has to be postponed. To this end our Facebook page and all our regular riders will be updated before an event.
Suffolk
Neil Morley
Mark Daniels, 144 The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1DH 01473 716817
Although the club has members all over the country, Suffolk is the county that’s best represented in the membership, simply because that’s where the club started. Therefore, we’ve had a full programme of events in Suffolk since the club was revived in 2007. Regular Suffolk Section events are the Mince Pie Run in January, Radar Run in April, the East Anglian Run in May, Peninsularis Run in July, Coprolite Run in September and Kneel’s Wheels in November. Additionally, the section organises the club’s presence at Copdock Motor Cycle Show. Read more…
Recent events:
As the cold, wet and windy season began giving way to spring, we all
started watching the weather forecasts in the approach of the Radar Run on
Sunday 12th April. Rain/not rain, it can make a difference to
the turnout. Decent weather results in a high attendance, and it
helps to have some idea what to expect. With the forecast looking OK
until showers expected in the later afternoon, the turnout building up in
car park was promising, and more riders constantly arriving. The
Jumble and catering facilities were busy, and with the bikes scattered
widely across the parking, nobody got to do an actual count. The
sign-on sheet recorded 36, but since not every rider signs on, and there
was definitely more than that as everyone mustered for the off. Three
miles down the road, as we reached Butley Abbey, a lively shower arrived,
and while the group leader stopped to get out their waterproofs, the rain
stopped, so we carried on to Shingle Street. A rough count at this
point indicated some 45 bikes, though some other riders might have skipped
this stop and gone straight on to the Ramsholt Arms. Following the
halfway stop for lunch, the group split, some heading back to Bromeswell,
and many others opting for the full route to Bawdsey. The weather
remained fine and it was another good ride, including 4 Yamaha FS1Es
representing the 1970s’ sports moped section. Reflecting the 1950s,
an Excelsior R2, Francis-Barnett Plover, 2 NSU Quicklys, 2 New Hudsons and
a Bown Auto-Roadster, 2 BSA C10s, a Velocette LE, and the Mercury Mercette
completed it this time (after blowing its engine 16 years ago today on this
very event). A single 1960s’ Raleigh RM6 and Puch Maxi were
outnumbered by several period Mobylettes + lots of Japanese machines, motor
cycles and scooters. *After 17 years of operating the Radar Run, Paul
Nelmes has said he’s wishing to retire from organising the event, so we
need a volunteer to continue the event next year. Please call Paul on
07702-192008 or contact me and we will help and assist in the transfer of
next year’s event organisation.
In early June, the East Anglian region is being visited by the Wirral
Wobblers on their annual bike riding holiday. 2nd–5th June they will
be based in the Bury St. Edmunds area and expect to be in the Ipswich area
6th–9th June. For anyone wishing to meet up and join any of their
daily rides, please contact me (01473- 716817) for further details.
Forward calendar: the next listed event in our region is Saturday
13th June Rickinghall Classic Auto Jumble & Swap Meet, held on the
village hall’s 6-acre playing field alongside a Country Market, on the
second Saturday of the month. 9:00am to 12:30pm. Stall set up is from
7:30am and stalls are free of charge—though a small donation towards the
Village Hall will be most welcome. There’s more of these events on
11th July, 8th August and the 12th September. Contact ‘Dangerous’
Dave on 07806-437722.
On 21st June EACC Teenage Tantrum Run starting and finishing at
Parham Airfield Museum as in the previous three years. Gather from
9:00am; the café and toilets should be available from 10am. The run
to Orford Riverside Tearoom for lunch will depart at 11:00. On return
to the museum after lunch everyone can explore the excellent exhibits and
café. Museum entry is free but donations to their funds are
encouraged. Everyone welcome—Free day membership if you’re not an
EACC member.
On Saturday 27th June, David Silver Spares Open Day & Bike Meet in
Leiston. 9.00am to 4.00pm. Free entry to the bike museum for
the day, plus a catering and refreshment van on-site. And there’s
more of these David Silver Spares Open Day & Bike Meets in Leiston on 25th
July and 22nd August. More details on the Facebook page.
5th July EACC 23rd Peninsularis Run from Suffolk Aviation Heritage
Museum. This is the site of the three big radio masts along Foxhall
Road, on the left after Foxhall Stadium, as you head out of Ipswich towards
Martlesham. A busy and atmospheric day that is one of the major
events on the cyclemotoring calendar; it features full reception facilities
and free refreshments on arrival. The route is a superb and popular
course through the quiet countryside of the Felixstowe peninsula, including
a super riders’ section between Nacton and Levington, a classic drag down a
‘passing place’ road to Trimley, lanes through to Falkenham, Kirton, the
greenhouse village of Newbourne, then more lanes on to Waldringfield
Maybush, an idyllic spot for lunch and ale in the sunshine. There’s
no indoor jumble but you’re welcome to set up outside. Mopedland will
be there for pre-ordered items only. For information e-mail
or telephone Mark Daniels on 01473-716817. The event starts
gathering from 9:30am, the run sets off at 11:00am, and re-opens at 2:00pm
when the run returns. All welcome—and free Day Membership if you're
not an EACC member.
13th September EACC 23rd Coprolite Run from Suffolk Aviation
Heritage Museum. This is the site of the three big radio masts along
Foxhall Road, on the left after Foxhall Stadium, as you head out of Ipswich
toward Martlesham. The route is a classic local course to Felixstowe
Ferry and a twin to the Radar Run. Riders who have completed the
Bawdsey Point section of the Radar Run might be interested in the contrast
of the opposite view back across the Deben estuary. A fabulous
riders’ course on both legs, especially as the route bursts out onto the
Golf Links Road for a traditional sprint to the lunch stop and a panorama
of coastal boats on the estuary, stunning views, big skies, Martello
towers, explore the Ferry boatyard… Why is it called the Coprolite
Run? The explanation is in the course notes. There won’t be an
indoor jumble but you’re welcome to set up outside. Mopedland will be
there with pre-ordered items only. For information e-mail
or telephone Mark Daniels on 01473-716817. All welcome—free
Day Membership if you're not an EACC member.
See you on the road,
Danny.
Wiltshire
Steve Hoffmann 07891 251118
The Facebook site includes regular posts on restorations, runs, events and all things related to our passion for small bikes: take a look.
Rotherham Roamers
John Bann, 23 Westvale Grove, Thrybergh, ROTHERHAM, South Yorkshire, S65 4JA. 07798 731951
EACC Northern Section Rotherham Rally is the main event organised by this section.
Any more?
If you’re interested in starting a section in your area, please get in touch (the e-mail address is at the bottom of this page). Above all, we want the club to be driven by the enthusiasm of its members so, if you have any ideas, don’t hesitate to let us know them. If you’re tempted to have a go at running an event, we’ve prepared some guidelines on how to do it … but if you have any questions at all, please ask.