What’s On In 2025?

Below is the list of our official 2025 Club Events. If you’re looking for non-club events such as the various auto-jumbles and cycle-jumbles to attend then you can find them here: Other Events. Past events are available for reference.

Please do check with event organisers before traveling to any event. This is encase of any remaining or future Covid 19 issues. Some events now fall under the new expanded ULEZ area, so please check your vehicles.

3rd May 2025

GRAND OPENING of BMG CYCLE MUSEUM

This is the official grand opening by Lady McAlpine of the brand new BMG Cycle Museum, built by Dave, Mike and Paul Gray in honour of Brenda Gray.

The Gray Family wish they could invite everyone. However, due to limited space, this event is strictly by invite only. Additional events will be run for those not able to attend on the day. The event will feature a live band, food, bubbly and nibbles. More information on the museum and the collection will be made available in due course.

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11th May 2025

CHESTNUT SUNDAY (in Bushy Park)

SVBTC have been invited to display their Veteran bicycles at this event by Ripley Road section of the VCC. The event celebrates the date on which Victorians would stroll along the main carriageway admiring the Horse Chestnut trees in full blossom. This is the first event to be held since Covid. There is normally a parade of bicycles and horse drawn vehicles along the central road through the park.

In previous years this has included military vehicles and cars, but these are now excluded we understand. Back in the 90s there used to be penny racing along the road but there are probably not enough machines and riders to do this now.

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14th Jun 2025

HAM FAIR

The Ham Fair is another family-fun and friendly event held on Ham Common, Upper Ham Road, Richmond [TW10 7JU]. This will be its 31st year and we are delighted to be invited back for our 3rd year of display. There will be parking next to the green and free tea. The Fair is well run for local charities and a great day out.

Be aware that this location falls inside the ULEZ zone; please check your vehicle here: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

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15th Jun 2025

BRENDA’S RIDE (The PALACES RIDE)

Formally known as “The Palaces Ride” and renamed in loving memory of Brenda Gray. It consists of a lovely leisurely (and flat) ride to and then around Bushy Park (near Hampton Court Palace).

Meet at 10:30 am for an 11:00am start in Hanworth [TW13 7NW]. Heading off to Bushy Park and a ride around the perimeter. A Picnic Lunch at Pheasantry Café area in the centre of the park. Drinks and sandwiches are available at the Café if preferred, but they are not the cheapest. Then heading back to Hanworth for tea and cake.

Be aware that this location falls just inside the ULEZ zone; please check your vehicle here: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

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20th – 23rd Jun 2025

VCC 70th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEKEND

This event is to be heal at Polyapes Scout Camp, Cobham, KT11 2SL. All SVBTC members are welcome.
Camping will be available before and after the event by arrangement with the site service crew manager.

A few members are making a bit of a holiday of this event and are going straight from Brenda’s Ride to Polyapes. Entry forms are supplied in the “SVBTC News Sheet” or contact Bob Squirrell for campsite details, etc.

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6th Jul 2025

THE BENSON RALLY

One not to be missed. Entry Form via the “SVBTC News Sheet”, please enter as soon as possible. Entry forms will be sent to previous entrants, but if you have never entered before please contact Carol. You can do this via Mike Gray below, or directly using the contact details within the club news sheet.

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19th – 20th Jul 2025

HENLEY TRADITIONAL BOAT FESTIVAL

This is a great vintage-inspired, summer event directly on the River Thames in Henley Upon Thames. As well as our own display, there will be traditional boats, amphibious cars, military vehicles, classic & vintage cars, various stalls, air displays, live music and dog shows.

On Saturday night there is typically a special illuminated show of Boats and Cycles. Day tickets for entry to display your veteran bicycle are available from Dave Gray, or Mike Gray.

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2nd & 3rd Aug 2025

AMBERLEY MUSEUM’S “RETRO WHEELS”

A great and growing event with all type of bicycles from hobby horses, boneshakers, penny farthings, safety bicycle, racers, BMX’s, choppers and even mountain bike’s, All are welcome. A “history of the cycle” ride around the green with commentary from the Amberley Cycle Shop volunteer’s.

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6th & 7th Sep 2025

RURAL LIFE CENTRE, STEAM WEEKEND

A steam and veteran cycle parade with commentary. Invite is from Ripley Road section of the VCC to put on a static display outside Deeks Cycle Shop as well as demonstrations of veteran bicycles and to see the history of cycling.

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{TBC} Sep 2025

NAVCC NATIONAL RALLY

This event is the big National Rally organised by one of the affiliated clubs on behalf of the NAVCC. This years details still to be confirmed.

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5th Oct 2025

AUTUM AMBLE

This is a provisional date for this event.

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7th Dec 2025

SVBTC CLUB LUNCHEON

This years SVBTC club luncheon will be held at at the Farmhouse Hotel, Southsea. More details will be provided in due course.

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More Events

More events may be added to the 2025 calendar, please check again soon.