Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal Committee Members

THE 1923 LADYSMITH RACE

For the 1923 race there were 23 entries, 13 of whom faced the starter. Competitors were asked to “take plenty of small change” with them to buy petrol and oil and any spare parts, tyres etc. that they might need en route.

Charlie Young on his 1922 D.J. winning Ricardo Triumph was fancied to win. Tom Spargo who was the one and only finisher in the first race of the series with a Harley Davidson outfit was also in, this time on a solo Norton. Also entered was young Arthur Killerby on a BSA.

Years later Arthur, surely the most self-effacing of men, told me about it thus: -

“It was dark when they started, acetylene lamps burning, to rush off up the Old Main Road to Cato Ridge where he slid off in the mud. While kicking things straight, Douglas rider Billy Mills stopped to ask if he could help. This was the same Billy who, later, broke the Durban- Joburg one-day car record, driving an Aston Martin (later owned by the irrepressible Pat Harrington-Johnson), and was the prime mover in the races held in later years on the Alexandra Circuit in Pietermaritzburg.

At Ladysmith some kind soul gave Arthur a glass of milk, which he gulped down and found, too late, that it had been laced with generous proportions of brandy. From then on, the teetotal Arthur had a choice of two roads instead of one to race on. Little wonder that, when he came down to the bridge at Colenso, he was going too “blurry” fast and the bridge didn’t move over. The BSA leaped high in the air, and hit an African standing there on the chest, bowling him over. He must have been a tough customer for he sustained no injuries, which Arthur most assumedly would have done if this human shock absorber hadn’t been there to stop him going off the bridge.

Sadly the BSA didn’t fare so well, the forks had been broken and it looked like the end for Arthur. But no! He rushed to a nearby police station, where a constable had a BSA, and whipping them off, he was back in the race in no time, rushing off with a quick “Thanks very much,G’bye”.

His dad, who was at the refuelling stop at Mooi River, implored him to retire. “Nothing doing “ was the answer, and he went on to finish 6^th in Durban.

The winner was Tom Spargo on a Norton with Charlie Young second on a Triumph. Third L.E.Hammerton (Indian SC) who got a special prize for being the first into Ladysmith. His prize was a can of petrol. With Mills he also got a prize for the most meritorious performance (3 gallons of oil each). Six finished.
1.Tom Spargo (Norton) 10 hours,12 minutes 2.CH Young (Triumph) 7hours 5minutes

3.L Hammerton(Indian SC) 11hours 4 minutes 4.W.Mills (Douglas) 9hours 31 minutes

5.J.Parko(Indian SC) 9 hours 25 minutes 6.A.Killerby(BSA) 9hoursrs25minutes.

That was the last of the DURBAN-LADYSMITH races.

Those were the days – when men were men (and ladies were gracious!) Hope you all enjoyed the saga. I did.

Jim

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Dear Editor,

The following is an extract from the July 2003 issue of “Sevenews”, which is the newsletter of the Seven Car Club of Natal, and which I came across at our clubs Reading table.

“I feel that in the future we should book a stand at the Durban Wheels Expo Show, and even if we do not spend 2 days there, we should at least have some representation there on the Sunday. In my opinion the show does not have the class of Cars in the Park in PMB but our cars would definitely add some character to the Show.”

Well now, Mr Editor, in MY opinion the Seven Car Club is welcome to book a stand at next years show but I won’t shed snot en trane if they don’t because after all there are sure to be other go-karts there just as there were this year.

Yours faithfully,

Piet Snot.
“Piet Snot” did in fact provide his proper name but requested that he remain anonymous in case an enraged Seven Car Club member tries to intimidate him with a go-kart.

Our Wheels Expo Show is not in competition with the Durban Motor Show or with the Pmb Cars in the Park. In fact, Fred Rascher, who is Chairman of the Vintage Sports Car Club and who is the Chief organiser of the Pmb event kindly gave us much assistance prior to, and during our Show. - for which we are indeed very thankful. Our Show is similar in some respects to these other two events and different in many other respects. If you were there I’m sure you would agree. Viva to all three!

Jim

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RECOVERY OF A MOTORCYCLE BY CONSTABLE (MIKE) TREVETHAN.

13^th August 1960

The Chief Constable

Traffic Dept.

Durban.
Dear Sir,

I feel it desirable that I should convey to you my very sincere thanks and admiration for the manner in which my motorcycle was recovered by a young member of your staff.

Its recovery, I feel, reflected very fine initiative and alertness, at a time in the evening when spotting would be most difficult.

I am extremely grateful for its return, despite the distressing maltreatment it received while in the hands of the particular offender.

Will you kindly convey to the constable concerned, my appreciation of a fine bit of work, which was in striking contrast to the sluggishness manifested by those to whom it was reported in the first instance.
J.C.Barnes

17^th August 1960

J.C.Barnes

41 Eureka Court

Berea Road

Durban
Re: Recovery of your Motorcycle

Dear Sir,

I have before me your communication under date of 13^th August, in the above connection, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks for bringing this matter to my notice.

This document has not only been made known to Constable Trevethan, the constable concerned in the recovery of your motorcycle, but also has been posted up on the notice board in the Sergeants office, where all members of the force have perused same, and it is now being placed in the file of the constable concerned where it will receive due recognition when this members application for promotion is considered,

I am happy indeed that a member of this police force has been of assistance.

Chief Constable

Recovery of Motorcycle ND 4146

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SUB-INSPECTOR ENFORCEMENT

The attached letter was submitted to me by the registered owner of the above motorcycle and as a result of his remarks, Constable Trevethan appeared before, and was commended for his initiative and alertness.

This matter is all the more appreciated by me, because of the fact that the author of this letter through some misunderstanding in the past was not friendly disposed towards the force.

This matter is to be displayed on the Notice board for a period of 7 days then passed to me for filing.

Chief Constable,

As can be seen from the first letter the owner was “extremely grateful” for the return of his bike. Guess what! It was a BSA – albeit a Bantam.

Constable Mike Trevethan was, like his colleagues in those days, referred to by us bike hooligans as an “oerra” Now guess what bikes the cops “oerra” rode in those days – Triumphs! Anyway as time went by they used their savvy and switched to BSAs. I once bought three of them at a municipal auction. R70, R140 and R180 is what I paid for them.

Nice work there Mike – wonder where that BSA Bantam is today. Bet it is still running.

Jim

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Dear Jim

I am sure Brian Crichton would not mind if we used part of his editorial from the July edition of Classic Bike. It reads as follows:

We have to hand it to the Bloor boys at Triumph. They said they wanted to distance themselves from the Meriden years and shut the door on nostalgia. They said they were not interested in racing. So what do they do? First they re-introduce the Bonneville, which becomes their best seller. Then they win a TT at the first attempt. Fantastic.

The win was achieved in the junior race on 9 June. The rider was New Zealander Bruce Anstey on a new TT 600-4 Daytona model. His average speed was 120.36mph (193.69kph) over the 4 laps and his victory is the first TT win by a British four-cylinder machine.

Triumph won their first TT in 1908 (Jack Marshall, single race) and their last in 1975 (Production, 750 Trident Slippery Sam, Croxford/George) The last time a British machine won the TT was in 1992 (Steve Hislop, senior TT, Rotary Norton.)

Sorry Jim it was not a BSA.

Yours in motorcycling

Michael Smith

Was it perhaps not a BSA with Triumph tank badges fitted? Think about it.

Jim

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SOUTHERN AFRICAN VETERAN and VINTAGE ASSOCIATION

VETERAAN MOTORVERENIGING vir SUIDER AFRIKA
^{CHAIRMAN’S NEWSLETTER – September 2003}
I am delighted to be able to provide an article this month on a Motorcycle event, The 2003 Natal Classic Rally, thanks to Spider Wilbraham, the Chairman of the Cape Vintage Motorcycle Club.

This popular time and reliability trial for motorcycles was held in the Drakensberg area over a distance of approximately 550 km on the 13^th and 14^th of June. The first cold front of winter had reached the area a week ahead of the event, however, the bitterly cold weather abated apart from frost at the start, competitors were blessed with warm, sunny and wind free days. Sixty three machines were entered for the event of these, 5 were vintage, 7 post vintage, 21 post war and the rest manufactured

between 1961 and 1980.
The first day took the riders up the Oliviershoek Pass on the R74 before making a left turn on to the R712 followed by a right to Kestell where a fuel and tea stop was taken. Who would have imagined washing down vetkoek with your hot drink? Lovely! We returned to the R712 and headed to Golden Gate National Park and onwards to our lunch and fuel stop at Clarens. The afternoon run was the reverse of the morning route and took us back to our base at the Drakensville Resort. Total distance for the day was 294 km and Arcas van Rooyen achieved the lowest penalty of 36 seconds.
On day two we traveled in the opposite direction to Bergville and towards Cathedral Peak before heading east to Winterton and onwards to Escourt where we enjoyed an excellent lunch. After this welcome break we retraced the route to Bergville. The total distance for the day was 259km.Gavin Lumley incurred the lowest penalty of 27 for the day.
The Final overall results were, First Arcas van Rooyen, 1960 BMW R50 with 102 seconds penalty, Second Derrick Kruger, 1934 Harley Davidson also102 seconds and Third Gavin Lumley, 1966 BMW R60 with 108 penalty points. Spider made thirty third spot with 325 seconds penalty. There were eight non-finishers.
I look forward to being with the motorcycle fraternity on the Fairest Cape Tour in November based in Ceres en route to the Veteran National in Cape Town with the Crankhandle Club. No I have not succumbed to two wheels or veterans (real cars) just going to see how the other two thirds live!
Whilst the Motorcycle Clubs have events specifically for bikes not so the other clubs whom in most cases would welcome the participation of Motorcyclists. The SAVVA National in September is a case in point. Betty Richmond the organiser is a motorcyclist of note, understands the question and assures me that the VVC would welcome some Motorcycle entries particularly Vintage and Post-Vintage machines. There are now 41 entries received.
Motorcyclists make up a large proportion of our SAVVA Membership and many retire to four wheels with the passage of time or is there some other reason?
Also remember that the Piston Ring Swop Meet takes place the day before the start of the National and if you are looking to buy or sell bits it is a good place to start.
Clint Morris – SAVVA Chairman
SOUTHERN AFRICAN VETERAN and VINTAGE ASSOCIATION

VETERAAN MOTORVERENIGING vir SUIDER AFRIKA
^{CHAIRMAN’S NEWSLETTER – October 2003}

The ever popular Magnum Time and Reliability Trial for motorcycles was held in the Drakensberg area over a distance of approximately 550 km on the 13^th and 14^th of June. The first cold front of winter had reached the area a week ahead of the event that was based at the Badplaas Resort with its many pools and mineral baths. There were 50 entries (six from Zim) and rallying took place over 2 and a half days and about 800 kms in the Barberton, Kaapsehoop, Lake Chrissie, Carolina and Machadadorp areas. Road conditions were excellent with most km stones in place and the virtual absence of traffic made for enjoyable rallying. Top honors went to Alan Birch with 315 penalties in Class A on a 1930 Norton, Ray and Suzie Moore with 348 penalties in Class B on a 1970 Suzuki 750 GT. Messrs Birch, Cunninghame and Robertson took the team prize (so what’s new) and Margo Collins was the highest placed lady rider on a 1930 Calthorpe. Steffan Stander and his team are to be congratulated on a superbly organized event. Acknowledgements to Mike Lester for the story.

Next year will see the Silver Jubilee of this event and a firm fixture on the SAVVA National Calendar in the future.
This brings me to the first of the new format SAVVA Nationals being run at the end of September. I personally have many questions and issues around the future of National events and the format thereof. Not least of all is the lack of sponsorship and the cost of staging such an event so as to make it attractive for members to travel long distances to participate. This is being written two weeks before the start and next month I will report on the event. When looking at the Entry List it is worth reviewing some facts. Considering costs are very competitive with several options for accommodation and the close proximity to Johannesburg I am surprised there was not a stampede of entries from the Gauteng and Northern Free State Clubs. The VVC have received 50 entries, three from Natal, eleven from the Eastern Cape but nothing from the Western and Southern Cape or Bloemfontein.
There are four motorcycle events on the National Calendar that are always well supported from across the country but historically four wheeled National events have generally struggled to fill the entry list. On the other hand events such as the Milligan, Rendezvous and Rag Top attract good numbers. It has been suggested that events organised on a regular or annual basis by the same individuals or clubs with a reputation for delivery of an event of a high standard will always attract large numbers of participants. The question is do we as members want a National that is moved around the country each year or do we upgrade as it were a few club events around the country along the lines of the motorcycle events? I would welcome some comment from the members at large and responses can be published in this report on a regular basis. On the other hand is this part of the creeping old age syndrome within our movement?
Clint Morris – Savva Chairman
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DID YOU KNOW – DAVE STONE

According to the British Motorcycle association there have been over 600 different manufacturers of British motorcycles since 1898 (the year before the Boer war started) and the Association would like to register the oldest and rarest of these, and its location.

Could our “Robin I” be the one with this ancient boneshaker lurking in a dark corner of his den?

Here is another snippet of what is likely to be held as dubious truth by our editor, and I didn’t make this up, I promise, but Arthur Bourne the editor of the “Motorcycle” for 23 years in the early 1900s credited Triumph as the manufacturer that saved the industry from oblivion by producing a reliable, practical machine. That’s what he said.

Humph – wonder how much the Triumph people paid him to print such nonsense?

Jim

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SIDECAR RIDING IS AN ART – Bundu Ben van Rensburg

Of course actually riding a sidecar is very different to riding a normal two-wheeler – while all the controls are the same, and do the same things, getting this tripod to actually move where and when you want it to takes a little practice.

For a start, as soon as you pull off, the weight of the chair on the left will tug the steering that way, naturally you tug back and the first few metres are spent weaving uncontrollably: what is needed is a healthy dose of confidence and a firm fistful of throttle. Once the simple art of going straight has been mastered, the much more complicated job of turning corners needs to be tackled.

While turning a two-wheeler needs little more than a touch on the bars and whiff of body-english, steering a sidehack is done quite differently, depending upon which way you want to go. Turning right means slamming on the brakes when you get to the turn so the momentum of the sidecar initiates the turn and starts to steer into the corner whereafter its all over to hanging onto the bars like the tiller of a boat.

Going the other way needs just the opposite approach, the braking is done well beforehand, you approach the corner relatively slowly and whack open the throttle as you want to turn: being in the correct gear at this point is a huge advantage although the bike will try and ride around the sidecars nose, again setting you in the right direction.

However turning left is fraught with special problems for the novice side hacker – Isaac Newton’s laws on conservation of momentum being what they collectively are, the sidecar will attempt to go on straight over, if necessary the motorcycle to which it is attached. Which is to say if the sidecar doesn’t have at least 30 kg inside, turning sharp left will probably lift the sidecar’s inside wheel off the ground, lean the whole plot over to the right and generally scare the rider into a nasty increasing radius wobble.

One veteran sidecar rider I came across often rides with his left foot inside his empty chair so he can push it back down in left hand turns. Of course the unit can be set up for neutral steering with an unladen chair, but then as soon as anyone climbs in, the whole thing will try to turn left of its own volition.

Having a sidecar passenger who doesn’t mind leaning out towards the inside of corners will allow you to tackle turns at much higher velocities, with the extra rubber on the road sidecars can be extremely rapid in the right experienced hands.

Why, you might well ask, would anyone want to ride anything so patently difficult to control? Why, because its fun of course.
One morning long ago in 1945, my dad who was recently demobbed from the South African Air force, informed me that he was off to the Military Vehicle Depot to have a look at the Jeeps that were being sold. I was 9 years old and was delighted and couldn’t wait for him to return with a Jeep. To my disgust he arrived home with a Harley Davidson outfit. Anyway, it didn’t take long before I fell in love with the Harley and was later disappointed when he traded it in on a little Standard 8 motorcar, the only 4 wheeler he ever owned. He always owned motorcycles. When he went up north with the Air Force in the early forties he left behind an almost new BSA & sidecar which my elder sisters husband borrowed late one night on being called out to return to his army camp immediately, as his battalion was heading hurriedly up North where Hitler was hammering hell out of the Allied Forces. Unfortunately he never made it to his camp, as he was involved in a horrific accident, which nearly cost him his life – for the rest of his days he walked with a severe limp. My dad’s outfit was a write-off and when he heard about the accident from my mom he wrote and told her to get rid of the wreck – which she did – and which is why he went to that Army Vehicle depot when he returned from the war. It was mainly through nostalgia that I originally fitted the Watsonian chair to my A10 BSA which son Michael now often rides. His late granddad whom he never met would have been very proud of him.

Thanks for the article Ben

Jim

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THIS AND THAT

Raymond Taylor’s Eagle cast his jaundiced eye over the following at our Main Meeting on Saturday 2^nd August (rather poor weather): 2 bikes competing for our Post Classic Trophy which was won by Don Bristol’s 83 RD350 Yamaha. Congrats Don. The eye also passed over 9 in the Troo Bloo Park, and 12 in the Paddyfield.

Then at our Main Meeting on Saturday 6^th September that rascally Eagle’s eye passed over 5 magnificent bikes vying for our Showbike Trophy. Alan Crookes 1960 BMW 69S came out tops. Congrats Alan.15 Troo Bloos were eyed in the Troo Bloo Park, 21 in the Paddyfield, and 4 outfits in the Sidecar Park.
Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to those of you who are unwell.
Our condolences are extended to the family of long-standing member Garth Macleod Selkirk who passed away recently.
Junior member Wesley Schmidt extends his grateful thanks to all those who contributed to his airfare to Mauritius. He had a great time; great riding and will always remember his first trip in an aeroplane.
While the food sold at the club from the cart is excellent there have been several complaints about long delays. Please understand that this operation is absolutely private and the club has no vested interest in it. All we can suggest is that if you are not prepared to wait for your order then perhaps you should take your business elsewhere. Just along the road is Checkers who have an excellent deli, further on is Pick ‘n Pay who are also well stocked, then in Marine Drive is the Casbah whose food is great and prepared reasonably quickly. So it’s up to you to decide who you would like to fill your tummy.
Derek Pirie can provide you with a video of our Wheels Expo should you require one.
Have you bought a ticket in our Sharks Rugby Hamper yet? If not then do so at our October Main Meeting. Tickets sell at R5 each or 3 for R10. It is a terrific hamper kindly donated by Doug Cruikshank. Many thanks Doug.
Herewith a tip borrowed from the “Bulletin” of the Old Wheels Club:

Air Filters – Paper Element type. Fill a bucket with warm soapy water. Place the element in the bucket and swish around until you see the dirt float out. Repeat the procedure a few times. When filter is clean wash from inside out with a hosepipe. Shake out excess water and leave to dry in strong sunlight. Air filter will be as good as new.

Congratulations to Rick Hoekstra who successfully completed the “Magnum Rally” (14 – 16 August 2003) and finished 11^th in Class B.
Regretfully the Vintage & Steam event at Nottingham Road on 3/4/5 of October clashes with our Main Meeting on Saturday 4^th and with our run to Shelley Beach on Sunday 5^th in aid of the South Coast Hospice. Hopefully our Midlands members and their colleagues will attend as a fair-sized representative group. I have asked Dick Thompson to apologise to the organisers for our absence and of course to explain why. I have also promised Dick a Club Banner to be displayed at this event, Cars in the Park and any others in the future. Now that Tom Hesom has immigrated we need someone to provide Shop torque with Midlands news. I’m sure Dick wouldn’t mind being the Scribe – unless someone else is keen to take on the job. Its up to you guys up there – we would very much like to receive regular news of your activities.

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FOR SALE.
Bikemate sidecar in excellent condition. R5000 Phone Cliff 031 4631102 or 082 820 3243
BSA C11 250cc engine and 4-speed gearbox. Offers to Malcolm Ball 031 763 4665.
1994 Honda XL250 in excellent condition. Reduced to R8500 o.n.o. Phone Jim 031 466 2108.
Triumph Tiger and Triumph Bonneville R25000. Both immaculate. Phone Ross Henry 044 533 4277.
1954 Velocette MS8 500 single. Immaculately restored. R28000 Phone Darryl 041 581 5680
Three basket case Triumphs 2 x 500cc and 1 x 350cc R6000. Phone Vic Pego 011 768 2156.

1970 Triumph 250cc single. V.G.C. R7000 Phone Vic Pego 011 768 2156

1958 Triumph 3TA 350cc Bathtub G.C. Phone Vic Pego 011 768 2156
1955 Pirotta 160cc T/S. Phone Chris Visagie 082 566 2325
1950s matchless 500cc single. Magneto in front of motor “ala” AJS. It’s all there! Stored for many years. Dual seat sponge to be renewed. Haggling starts at R1750. Call Derek or Lynn at 039 978 2443
WANTED.
Cams for 1964 AMC 500cc single – Standard or Competition. Pinion, which drives cams, worm drive for oil pump – screws onto end of camshaft. If you can assist please phone Alan Young 031 4677294(h) or 902 3209 (b) or 082 653 8971
Speedometer, rev counter, cable and gearbox drive for 1965 Triumph Bonneville. Phone Cliff 031 463 1102 or 082 820 3243
Pair pistons for BSA A10. Phone Hans 039 695 0730 (as discussed Hans 1275cc Mini Pistons will fit – minor machining required. Suggest phone Bob Perryman 039 9751721 who has fitted them to his A10)
Steel tube of 1 1/8 inch (28.58mm) diameter wanted to restore frame of 1927 Honey Norton. Does anyone have about 2.5 meters for me, or does anyone know where I can purchase? I have tried all the suppliers I know but to no avail. If you can assist please phone Michael Smith 031 708 2865
SERVICES.
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See Duncan Day at Classic Motorcycles for repairs and rebuilds of all motorcycles.

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SOUND OFF.
The Iron and Steel industry is booming. 90 % of the population is stealing while 10% are ironing.
The British Isles are populated as follows:

There are the Scots who keep the Sabbath and everything else they can lay their hands on.

Then there are the Welsh who pray on their knees and on their neighbours.

There are the Irish who never know what they want but are willing to fight for it anyway.

Lastly there are the English who consider themselves to be a self-made nation. Thus relieving the Almighty of a dreadful responsibility.
So that’s it for 2003 Shop Torques, guys and dolls. Hang on to this last one so you know what’s happening in the next 4 months. Suggest you keep it handy in the throne room. Hope to see many of you over the forthcoming festive season (be on us in no time at all) but here’s wishing all of you all the very best and be very wary of spilled oil on our roadways.

REMEMBER THE AGM ON SATURDAY 29^th NOVEMBER – ALL TROPHIES TO BE RETURNED NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY 1^st NOVEMBER

Jim
P.S.In the photo are me and my two younger nephews in our various “uniforms”. Of course mine had to be Air Force because my dad, my elder brother and several uncles were all in the South African Air Force. There were no privates in our group – we were all Sergeant majors and we were going to give old Hitler hell if he ever landed in Durban.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

N.B. Details of most scheduled events are to be found elsewhere in Shoptorque.
OCTOBER 2003

Wednesday 1^st Race Meeting 19h30.

Saturday 4th Main Meeting 12h30 Concours Trophy competition.

Sunday 5^th Breakfast Run to Skippers Restaurant at Shelley Beach departs from clubhouse at 07h30.

Wednesday 8^th Committee Meeting 19h30

Saturday 11^th Midlands meeting 12h30. VSCC Oribi. PMB.

Sunday 12^th Racing at Idube.

Saturday 18^th Social Meeting 12h30

Wednesday 29^th Race meeting 19h30

Friday 31st Month end Braai 18h30

N.B. Durban Motor Show takes place at the Exhibition Centre 10 –12^th October.
NOVEMBER 2003

Saturday 1st Main meeting 12h30.Best Sidecar. Best Classic Racer. Best Matchless.

Wednesday 5^th Committee Meeting 19h30

Saturday 8^th Midlands Meeting 12H30 VSCC clubhouse Oribi PMB

Sunday 9^th Racing at Masons Mill. PMB.

Saturday 15^th Strawberries in November Swop Meet. Commences 09h00

Social Meeting 12h30.

Sunday 23rdt Breakfast run. Departs clubhouse 07h30 heading inland.

Friday 28th Month end braai 18h30

Saturday 29^th AGM 14h00.

N.B. Fairest Cape Regularity trial takes place on 7^th/8^th November.

DECEMBER 2003.

Saturday 6th Main Meeting 12h30 Day of the Harleys.

Sunday 7^th Mystery Breakfast run. Departs clubhouse 07h30.

Wednesday 10^th Year-end Committee and Race Meeting 19h30

Drinks and snacks to follow.

Saturday 13^th Midlands meeting 12h30. VSCC Oribi. PMB.

Saturday 13^th Racing – refer enquiries to

Sunday 12^th Bob West/Geoff Isacks

Saturday 20^th Social Meeting 12h30

Kiddies Xmas party 14h00

Wednesday 24^th Traditional Xmas Eve Braai. Fires lit approximately 12h00

Friday 26th Month end Braai 18h30

Wednesday 31^st New Years Eve Social 19h30
JANUARY 2004.

Saturday 3rd Main Meeting 12h30 Best of British day

Wednesday 7^th Committee Meeting 19h30

Saturday 10^th Midlands meeting 12h30. VSCC Oribi. PMB.

Sunday 11^th Breakfast Run. Departs clubhouse 07h30. Route and venue to be announced on Sat 3^rd at Main Meeting

Saturday 17^th Social Meeting 12h30

Wednesday 21st Deadline for Shop torque News, Ads etc.

Friday 30th Month end Braai 18h30

FEBRUARY 2004

Wednesday 4th Race Meeting 19h30.

Saturday 7th Main Meeting 12h30 Display bikes up to 1936 inclusive competing for our Golden Years Trophy

N.B. Refer all enquiries re dates and venues for Wheels Expo meetings to Barbara Sink or Pip Lorentz