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Welcome to the ~

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. . . . . Veteran Cycle Club . . . . .

President: Mrs Susan Busby
Secretary: Mrs Madeleine Pickering

Leicesterhire based, the DLPVCC originated in 1976 when Five neighbours all living on Desford Lane, Ratby were introduced to the pleasure of riding early cycles when they participated in the 1976 Ratby Village 'Crow Pie' carnival. The Bicycles that they rode were :- 1875 Starley & Hillman 48" Ordinary / Penny Farthing, an 1885 Mazzeppa Dwarf Ordinary, 1890 Hillman Herbert & Cooper Premier Solid Tyred Safety, 1891 Quadrant Bicycle and a 1900c Dursley Pederson.
Three of the neighbours, Sue Busby, Brian March and Tony Pickering are still very much involved with the Club today.

In 1980 the group affiliated to the National Association of UK Veteran Cycle clubs, as The Desford Lane Pedallers Veteran Cycle Club, and have since participated in events throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. 'Pedallers' in particular have become well known for their enthusiasm for riding the 'Ordinary' bicycle.
The DLPVCC created and established in 1996, a Guinness World Record for a 'Penny Stack' when a free standing line of Fifty-Eight members sat stationary upon their machines for the required time. Since then the Velocipede Society of Tasmania increased the line to 69, then the following year the U.S.A. Wheelmen increased the line to 85, and in 2003, two weeks before the UK record attempt, the 'Wheelmen' established a circle ( line ? ) of 103 machines and riders at their Golden Colarado meet, ( Not ratified by GWR )
Currently the world record stands at One Hundred and Thirty One machines established by U.K.Ordinary Enthusiasts in 2003 at the Abbey Park, Leicester.

During 1984, the Pedallers twinned with a similar minded French group of veteran cycle enthusiasts ~ the Union Velocipedique Belle Epoque, based in the beautiful Loire Valley region of France. As guests of the UVBE, Pedallers have ridden and displayed their cycles at many events throughout Europe and also at Tour de France stages.
Members also are regular attendee's of the ORE Club of Belgium, events.

DLPVCC Club monthly rides start with the New Year ride, normally held on the first Sunday after New Years day. The first was in 1979 to nearby Peckleton.

Cyclists are welcome on any DLPVCC event . . . but we would ask that you ride as early a bicycle as possible, as it is by maintaining, using and riding these early machines that we primarily enjoy our hobby and at the same time provide further enjoyment for the public who when ever we are out riding are able to see a mobile pagent of early transport.

* * * Happy riding and we look forward to seeing you during the year

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE . . . Entry forms for the 2009 NAVCC National Rally and Affiliated Clubs Open Rallies, are normally available in April. For these and for any further Club details, please contact Madeleine Pickering ( Secretary )
E-mail :- pickeringmad@aol.com
S.A.E. for entry forms please...

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REPORTS of 2 0 0 8 EVENTS

July 11/12/13th this 'Invitation' event now known as the 'Retrofietshappening' organised by the ORE takes place at Ettelgem, Belgium.
Rides of 30km stopping at a number of places en-route took place on the Saturday and Sunday. 80 riders of various nationalities rode on the Saturday and 120 on the Sunday. A two hour break for lunch was taken each day, both a places of interest.
The weather was extremely hot and several riders suffered sunburn.

July 27th ~ Picko's Picnic, Mkt. Bosworth Country Park enjoyed wonderful weather, two new refreshment stops, slightly shorter and more interesting route and very good company. Six entrants rode Ordinaries and the day ended with rides in the park on several 'Fun' bicycles.

Augs 17th ~ Keymer's CityTown ride was a ride full of incident and enjoyment. Riders left at approx 11:30 from Sybil Road, after coffee, along a tow path route into the City Centre, calling first at the Swan & Rushes, then the Talbot, then the Western ( Steaming Billy's ) before returning for an excellent buffet afternoon lunch.
Many thanks to Dave and John for a splendid day....and Ellen, Dillon and Dad Dave.
Although the route was more suited for Pneumatic tyred machines, four riders chose to ride their P/F's much to the delight of the many on-lookers..

Sept 7th ~ 52nd NAVCC National Rally ~ Yorkshire. Whilst the most of the UK was wet and blustery, we enjoyed a great ride in good weather returning after one refreshment stop to the Gliding Club for lunch and prize giving.

Oct 5th ~ Rallye des Ancetres, Compiegne, France.
Invitation event for machines manufactured before 1906. Wet wet wet !!! . . but managed approx 45km in total. Usual marvellous lunch at the Aisne Chateau after which the cyclists were ferried to within 10km from Compiegne in order to ride in, accompanied by the fifty veteran motorcars and motorcycles.

Oct 12th ~ Autumn Ride, Clumber Park. Warm sunny day in very nice countryside. Twelve mile ride taking us outside of Clumber before returning for a picnic which was consumed in the open.

Nov 23rd ~ Club Luncheon & Ride, also celebrated the wedding the previous day of Cess & Stuart, now Mr & Mrs Warburton. 46 members and guests enjoyed a splendid afternoon lunch after most had ridden a short circuit of the area, in rather undulating countryside. Continental Pedallers included Monique & Toon from Holland, Paul & Linda, Dirk & Sabrina and Eric & Ria from Belgium all of whom praised the The Royal Hotel, Ashby de la Zouch for providing a wonderful weekend, having also attended the wedding the previous day.
Club trophies were awarded after the meal with the Clayton Elbow appearing for the first time in three years, being presented to John Keymer for TWO incidents whilst riding his Mesicek, neither causing injury and neither being his fault other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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NEW YEAR Ride ~ January 4th ~ from The Countryman, Sharnford saw riders, five riding Ordinaries experiencing minus degree temperatures as they rode to the mid-day stop at the Pig in Muck, Claybrooke Magna.
Upon our return to the Countryman we were offered a good a la carte menu which provided us very good food.

Annual General Meeting ~ February 8th.
The meeting, which was to have been held at Kirby Muxloe Sports Club at 10:00, due to circumstances beyond our control, saw a swift move to the nearby home of Pete and Eileen Parker in order to hold the meeting. Our sincere thanks to Peter and Eileen.
Once again the full committee and officers saw no change. 2009 Diary dates were issued and particular mention was a display and demonstration of machines to be held at the Vintage Motorcycle club's Founders day Rally in July. All members were specifically asked to support this event.

April 19th ~ Themed Costumed Ride (Extra-terrestrial/Robots/Space creatures ) once again was well supported with Darf Vaders, a Dalek and other creatures including ET making two landings en-route to the wonderful afternoon buffet back at Glinton. Members participating on the ride had travelled from Ghent (Belgium ) Suffolk, Manchester and Leicestershire to join organisers, Ann & Graham Garfield.
During the afternoon buffet the topic of conversation was what next years'Theme' should be . . . Watch this Space !! No Pun intended !!

This years UVBE Invitation Event was held on May Day, starting from the village of Avaray on the north banks of the Loire. After a civic reception at the Marie for the riders in Avaray the route eventually brought us to the city of Beaugency where an excellent lunch was taken before heading back to Avaray.
Evening meal was at the La Chaussee St. Victor Centre with a full days barbeque the next day, hosted by the UVBE President and his wife, Robert & Mauricette Martinez at their country retreat, close to Blois.

June 21st ~ C.T.C York show ~ the NAVCC display organised by Jane & Cliff Denton saw dreadful weather on the Saturday but wonderful sunny conditions on the Sunday which of course brought out the crowds.
The static display was well supported on both days with a large number of historic machines on show and the arena riding display was warmly greeted by the gathered cycling spectators although extremely hard work for the riders on the soft grass surface..

June 28th ~ Sonia & Jacks Summer Jaunt, from the Globe, Snarestone, Leics held in sunny weather saw the first stop at the Gate Hangs Well, Carlton and a later stop at the Belper Arms, Newton Burgoland before returning for a splendid Sunday Lunch at the Globe.

July 10th / 11th Invitation Event. O.R.E. Ettelegem, Belgium.

July 26th ~ Vintage Motorcycle Founders Day Rally, Stanford hall, nr Lutterworth.
Arena and Static display.
Machine co-ordinator ~ John Keymer.

August 16th ~ Picnic ride, Mkt Bosworth Country Park. 10:15 for 10:45 start.
Contact: Madeleine & Tony P..

UK National Rally ~ N.A.V.C.C. Venue: Quainton Railway Museum, Herts.
Hosted by the Veteran - Historic Cycle & Racing Club.

October 18th ~ End of Season, Cossington, Leics. 10:30 for 11:00 start.
Contact: Janet & Malcolm K..

November 22nd. Club Luncheon & ( optional ) Ride. The Royal Hotel, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.

For full information / National Entry form etc . .
contact :- Madeleine Pickering
Hon Sec.
E-mail:- pickeringmad@aol.com
or 0116 2841881
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