THE 2001 MARCH RALLY
20th ANNUAL
RALLY SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2001
This rally was held at The Ode Mill in
Town Street Upwell about 6 miles from Wisbech. About 70 riders
attended this event. It was organised by the March Veteran & Vintage Cycle Club. Coffee
was served before the morning run while riders booked in. Riders
came from other clubs and bought a wide range of cycles.
The weather forecast was not good, but
the sun shown on the start of the morning ride and the rest of
the day. This first ride was about 5 miles long with a lot of
it along side the local canals. A small stop was made after about
3 miles to keep the riders together. The riders on their return
to the start and had a short break for a well earned drink.
A second ride was then taken on a second
route. This was also along the canal/river side. The weather was
just right sun but not to hot. Lunch was then taken of Roast chicken
or a Vegetarian lunch with Apple pie and cream for after's.
A third run at 2-30 pm was then made on
a more rural route along country lanes with small holdings growing
fruit trees and strawberry plants.
This report on
the 2001 rally
is on 7 pages. click below for more photos
and or details.
This page updated 25- 9- 2001