NORTHLEACH
OLD TIME WHEELERS
Cyril Bartlett and some friends had attended some local events
with some old and rare cycles which they had acquired. Some body
at one of these shows told them that there was a Association for
vintage cycle clubs. The idea of a club was suggested and the
landlord of the Weatsheaf Inn Tony Bowyer offered a room for meetings
and some storage for the cycles. The inaugural meeting with 17
members taking place on the 18th of December 1985. The club then
applying and getting membership of The National Association of
Veteran Cycle Clubs. The club ran it first National in 1991. The
club holds its own rally each year together with monthly runs.
Some of these runs have been in Wales. Steam fairs like the ones
at Northleach and at fairford have been attended. Members have
also ridden in the Ride for Rider charity rides. Skittle nights
as way of a change and a bit of fun have been popular.the club
taking on some of the local clubs and societies.The club is affiliated
to the IVCA and members have ridden in there rallies.
In Year 2001, the club hosted the 2002 NAVCC rally at Northreach. This went
very well cick for a full report and photos.
NAVCC rally 2002
Page updated 8th September 2001