There have been queries raised regarding the eligibility of motorcycles on Cornwall Section runs, and some concern about the actions of the committee in allowing members to take part in section runs using machines less than 25 years old. I have put these points to Neil Lewis; President of the VMCC and below is his reply.
“Events organised by the Club are primarily intended for machines older than 25 years. Event organisers have discretion to apply whatever age limits they consider appropriate or none, to the machines to be ridden by participants.
This has been in place since May 2022, without challenge by resolution at an AGM. The club's public liability insurance includes no age stipulation either for machines.
Your committee should recognise that they are doing nothing wrong with regards to machines taking part in section events.
”Basically, it is entirely up to the section and the run organiser to stipulate what is allowed to take part on section runs. If a section decides to accept nothing under 40 years old on a run that is up to them, similarly if a section decides that members, for whatever reason, are allowed to use modern machines that again is their right.
A question was also raised about the use of a car on a section run. I can confirm that no cars have ever been entered, or used, for a section run during my term as section secretary. The particular incident in question occurred when a committee member, attended the start of a run, using his modern car, and carried out the organisational duties assigned. The committee member than returned home and drove his classic car to the end of the run to take part in the end of run social event. The member did not sign on for the run, did not receive a route sheet, and did not follow the route. The member did make a donation to club funds and was given an unused rally plate as a memento, as did a few other members of the committee who could not take part in the run due to organisational duties.
I trust the above answers any questions section members may have and closes this discussion.
Peter Kempen: Secretary Cornwall Section VMCC.
Stan Weston's Velocette Venom.
The Venom is now available for members to use, a donation should be made.
Please contact Roger Hore for more info on 07767 415564
DIAMOND JUBILEE RUN 1965 - 2025
The Diamond Anniversary Lands End Run 2025 will be long remembered as a wonderful day, enjoyed by all. From sign-on to the run home, everyone had a broad smile on their face and enjoyed a great day. Forty-five members, and guests, entered on forty-three machines, with a special welcome to the Dartmoor Section entries. All forty-five made it to the end, one way or another.
Special guests for the day were Angus George and Bob Jones, the first treasurer and secretary for the section back in 1965, Angus also took on the job of judging the awards for the day, not an easy task with the quality of the entry.
After the lunch stop at Portreath, everyone made their way to Sennen taking in the spectacular scenery and great ride offered by the North Coast Road. An excellent buffet and anniversary cake, organised by Janet Pascoe, was enjoyed by all, at The Community Hall, with Maggie Miller and Roger Brain keeping everyone refreshed with tea and coffee, while Jane and Sid Pooley kept the buffet topped up and dealt with the housekeeping.
Awards were presented by George Pengelly who, after many years serving the club, will retire from the committee at the AGM. It was very heartwarming to see George out and around after the accident a year ago. Great to see Alan MacMillan, on holiday from Scotland, who dropped in and donated some Scottish beer which was used as a hard luck award.
Awards:
Best Lady Entrant: Mary Dingley - Honda 250RS.
Best British 1960-2000: Chas Mills- Triumph Bonneville T140.
Best non-British pre-2000: Mark Steers- BMW Paris-Dakar.
Best British Classic 1945-1960: Peter Lye- Vincent Rapide.
Oldest Bike.: Howard Blakeborough - BSA C11 - 1947.
Hard Luck Award. Bernard Hand - broken clutch cable, and Peter Smith for recovery duties with the van.
