The last time this listing appeared was at the beginning of 2020 and we all know what happened thereafter. There didn't seem much point publishing in 2021 and early on in 2022 things didn't look mighty happy either. But here we are in a new year and hopefully we can all look forward to a fun-packed season of vintage and classic motorcycling.
So... read on, make dreams, let your dreams turn in to plans and then head off in to the sunset on your old clunker for adventures unknown. Sometimes needs must and trailers and vans have their place but the most fun is to be had on loading up your steed with panniers full of assorted junk and spares and hitting the road. The journey is as much an adventure as the destination and all that zen and the art of stuff.
Before the listings the usual disclaimer, this is my amateurishly put together diary of events that look interesting, I have heard good things about, I would like to go to or have been to. It's not exhaustive so if you know of something good out there get in touch and it'll be added. Equally as it is not exhaustive it is not necessarily 100% accurate - ie don't use the information here as your sole guide, check dates and locations for yourself and get in touch with organisers. Bikes were made for riding, get out there and do it!
1 to 5 February 2023: Salon Retromobile, Paris, France.
- A sumptuous display of exotic two and four wheelers.
11 and 12 February 2023: Moto Retro Wieze, Wieze, Belgium.
- Billed as Belgium's biggest old bike autojumble.
11 and 12 February 2023: Retro Auto Moto Galicia, Vigo, Spain.
- Car and bike show in Northern Spain
4 and 5 March 2023: Old Time Show, Forli, Italy.
- Mixed car and bike show.
4 and 5 March 2023: Salon de Reims, Reims, France.
- Mixed car and bike show.
12 to 16 April 2023: Techno Classica Essen, Essen, Germany.
- Large car and bike show.
14 to 16 April 2023: Veterama, Hockenheim, Germany.
- Very big autojumble.
15 and 16 April 2023: Petits Cubes et Vieilles Becanes, Circuit de Belmont sur Rance, France.
- It's in the event's name, small cc and old - track event on a go kart track for lower powered bikes.
16 April 2023: Horsepower Run, Veenhuisen, Holland.
- Dutch equivalent of the Pioneer Run.
21 to 24 April 2023: Paris Dunkerque Rally, France.
- An event for adventure bike types rather than classics but no reason not to take your old nail along. Non-competitive and looks like fun.
28 to 30 April 2023: John Bull Rally, Belgium.
- Organised by the BSA Owners Club Belgium but open to all old British bikes. Gets great reviews.
10 to 14 May 2023: International FIVA Rally, Brunn am Gebirge, Austria.
- Annual roving rally.
11 to 14 May 2023: IVVMCC Slievenamon pre-31 Rally. Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
- Gets very good reports.
12 to 14 May 2023: ASI motoshow, Parma, Italy.
- Popular track based Italian show.
12 to 14 May 2023: Tour du Calvados, Normandy, France.
18 to 21 May 2023: Oostblocktreffen, Friesland, Netherlands.
- Eastern Bloc bike rally.
21 to 27 May 2023: Motogiro D'Italia, Italy.
- Hooning around Italy on small bikes! Touring event for big cc lovers too. Finishing the near 1000 mile course on a pre-57 sub 175cc is quite an achievement.
26 to 29 May 2023: International Ibbenburener Motorrad-Veteranen Rallye: Ibbenburen, Germany
Big event for pre-war motorcycles.
28 May 2023: Boulogne Bicycle Rally, Boulogne, France.
- A leisurely and tipple fuelled trundle around the former Boulogne Grand Prix Circuit. There's no official website, the whole event is informal. There are vintage cycle happenings in Boulogne the whole bank holiday weekend. A good account of it and some tips here.
26 to 29 May 2023: Tour de Bretagne, Bretagne, France.
- Large gathering of old vehicles in Brittany. Several days of routes through the local countryside.
27 and 28 May 2023: Coupes Moto Legende, Dijon, France.
- All old bike enthusiasts should visit at least once.
2 to 4 June 2023: Royal Enfield Owners Club Greek Branch International Rally: Epidaurus, Greece
- Eastern Bloc bike rally.
21 to 27 May 2023: Motogiro D'Italia, Italy.
- Hooning around Italy on small bikes! Touring event for big cc lovers too. Finishing the near 1000 mile course on a pre-57 sub 175cc is quite an achievement.
26 to 29 May 2023: International Ibbenburener Motorrad-Veteranen Rallye: Ibbenburen, Germany
Big event for pre-war motorcycles.
28 May 2023: Boulogne Bicycle Rally, Boulogne, France.
- A leisurely and tipple fuelled trundle around the former Boulogne Grand Prix Circuit. There's no official website, the whole event is informal. There are vintage cycle happenings in Boulogne the whole bank holiday weekend. A good account of it and some tips here.
26 to 29 May 2023: Tour de Bretagne, Bretagne, France.
- Large gathering of old vehicles in Brittany. Several days of routes through the local countryside.
27 and 28 May 2023: Coupes Moto Legende, Dijon, France.
- All old bike enthusiasts should visit at least once.
2 to 4 June 2023: Royal Enfield Owners Club Greek Branch International Rally: Epidaurus, Greece
- Motorcycle Rally by a Mediterranean beach, sounds wonderful.
4 June 2023: Vuelta a Cantabria, Cantabria Spain. Date tbc
- MC Piston organised. Sure to be a fine event.
4 June 2023: Rando Cyclo, Sars Poteries, France. date tbc
- Event for those who favour fewer horsepower. Looks great, search it yourself online, there are no details currently posted though the date should be correct. There's an account of the 2015 event here.
3 June 2023: Antique Motorcycle Run, Laarne Castle, Belgium.
- Very promising looking pre-1940 run.
17 and 18 June 2023: Cafe Racer Festival: Montlhery, France.
- Popular does what it says on the tin bike event at the fantastic Montlhery circuit near Paris.
21 to 25 June 2023: Wheels and Waves, Biarritz, France.
- New wave custom and classic event. Fully corporate and sponsored to the hilt, never been but several mates have and it gets great reports.
23 to 25 June 2023: Grand Prix de Tours / Chinon Classi, Tours, France.
- Glamorous vintage car and motorcycle parade held around the scenic city of Tours.
24 and 25 June 2023: Grand Prix Historique de Bressuire: Bressuire, France
2 to 8 July 2023: Milano-Taranto, Italy
- Like the Moto G but lower key and possibly more hardcore.
9 July 2023: Stella Alpina Rally, Bardonecchia, Italy.
- Ride up a mountain with fellow enthusiasts.
14 to 16 July 2023: Classic Bikes Chimay, Chimay, Belgium.
- Belgian vintage street racing. I went along a few of years ago. Great fun, proper street racing, Belgian beer. Close to the town. Camp at the circuit for the full experience.
29 and 30 July 2023: Grand Prix Retro au Puy Notre Dame, Puy Notre Dame, France.
- Sounds superb, gets great reports. Hope I can make it along this year or next.
4 to 6 August 2023: Schloss Dyck Classic Days, Jüchen, Germany.
- The German equivalent of the Goodwood Revival.
5 and 6 August 2023: Kaiserseitausfahrt, Munich, Germany.
- Pre-1918 motorcycle run based around a Munich beer garden. Sounds excellent!
5 and 6 August 2023: Journées Coyote: Nogaro Circuit, France.
- Weekend track event. Looks like mostly more recent classics.
4 June 2023: Vuelta a Cantabria, Cantabria Spain. Date tbc
- MC Piston organised. Sure to be a fine event.
4 June 2023: Rando Cyclo, Sars Poteries, France. date tbc
- Event for those who favour fewer horsepower. Looks great, search it yourself online, there are no details currently posted though the date should be correct. There's an account of the 2015 event here.
3 June 2023: Antique Motorcycle Run, Laarne Castle, Belgium.
- Very promising looking pre-1940 run.
17 and 18 June 2023: Cafe Racer Festival: Montlhery, France.
- Popular does what it says on the tin bike event at the fantastic Montlhery circuit near Paris.
21 to 25 June 2023: Wheels and Waves, Biarritz, France.
- New wave custom and classic event. Fully corporate and sponsored to the hilt, never been but several mates have and it gets great reports.
23 to 25 June 2023: Grand Prix de Tours / Chinon Classi, Tours, France.
- Glamorous vintage car and motorcycle parade held around the scenic city of Tours.
24 and 25 June 2023: Grand Prix Historique de Bressuire: Bressuire, France
2 to 8 July 2023: Milano-Taranto, Italy
- Like the Moto G but lower key and possibly more hardcore.
9 July 2023: Stella Alpina Rally, Bardonecchia, Italy.
- Ride up a mountain with fellow enthusiasts.
14 to 16 July 2023: Classic Bikes Chimay, Chimay, Belgium.
- Belgian vintage street racing. I went along a few of years ago. Great fun, proper street racing, Belgian beer. Close to the town. Camp at the circuit for the full experience.
29 and 30 July 2023: Grand Prix Retro au Puy Notre Dame, Puy Notre Dame, France.
- Sounds superb, gets great reports. Hope I can make it along this year or next.
4 to 6 August 2023: Schloss Dyck Classic Days, Jüchen, Germany.
- The German equivalent of the Goodwood Revival.
5 and 6 August 2023: Kaiserseitausfahrt, Munich, Germany.
- Pre-1918 motorcycle run based around a Munich beer garden. Sounds excellent!
5 and 6 August 2023: Journées Coyote: Nogaro Circuit, France.
- Weekend track event. Looks like mostly more recent classics.
12 and 13 August 2023: Biker's Classics: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium.
- Racing for more recent classics.
19 August 2023: Oldtimerdag Ruinerwold: Ruinerwold, Netherlands.
- Old vehicles take over Dutch town.
- Racing for more recent classics.
19 August 2023: Oldtimerdag Ruinerwold: Ruinerwold, Netherlands.
- Old vehicles take over Dutch town.
19 August 2023: Where is Anna: Mannekensvere, Belgium
- Entertaining looking pre-31 bike run
21 to 26 August 2023: Irish National Rally, Munster, Ireland.
- Popular jaunt through Irish countryside on pre-50 bikes. Fully booked and invite only but could be worth spectating if in the area.
18 to 20 August 2023: Belgian Classic TT, Gedinne, Belgium.
- Belgian road racing.
20 August 2023: Rømø Motor Festival, Fanø Island, Denmark. Date tbc
- Historic beach speed racing, car and bike.
0 August 2023: Oude Klepper Parade, De Haan, Holland.
- Pre-21 motorcycle parade. Dates tbc
26 and 27 August 2023: International Rally Sweden Skåne Rund, Sweden.
- 500km touring event for pre-1946 bikes. Looks great.
26 and 27 August 2023: International Hengelo Rally, Hengelo, Holland.
- Large pre-41 bike rally.
1 to 3 September 2023: Glemseck 101, Glemseck, nr Stuttgart, Germany.
21 and 22 October 2023: Franz Josefs Fahrt, Bad Ischl, Germany.
- Large pre-1929 run.
26 to 29 October 2023: Auto Moto d'Epoca, Bologna, Italy.
18 to 20 November 2023: Salon Moto Legende, Paris, France.
- French show. No exact dates available at time of writing.
Finally, other useful listings:
- The Dutch Veteraan Motoren Club has a good listing with some extra small scale local events too which may be work checking out.
- For Italian events (car and bike are listed) check the ASI site.
- Belgian events at the Oldtimerweb events page.
21 to 26 August 2023: Irish National Rally, Munster, Ireland.
- Popular jaunt through Irish countryside on pre-50 bikes. Fully booked and invite only but could be worth spectating if in the area.
18 to 20 August 2023: Belgian Classic TT, Gedinne, Belgium.
- Belgian road racing.
20 August 2023: Rømø Motor Festival, Fanø Island, Denmark. Date tbc
- Historic beach speed racing, car and bike.
0 August 2023: Oude Klepper Parade, De Haan, Holland.
- Pre-21 motorcycle parade. Dates tbc
26 and 27 August 2023: International Rally Sweden Skåne Rund, Sweden.
- 500km touring event for pre-1946 bikes. Looks great.
26 and 27 August 2023: International Hengelo Rally, Hengelo, Holland.
- Large pre-41 bike rally.
1 to 3 September 2023: Glemseck 101, Glemseck, nr Stuttgart, Germany.
- New wave customs and cafe-racers, corporate sponsorship and hipster drag racing.
8 to 10 September 2023: Imola Mostra Scambio, Imola, Italy.
- Huge Italian autojumble.
8 and 9 September 2023: Hindenburg Dirt Track Races, Lubbenau, Germany.
- American flavoured two and four wheeled retro dirt tack racing. Looks fantastic.
7 to 10 September 2023: Moto Guzzi Open House, Mandello del Lario, Italy. Dates TBC
- The Guzzi factory opens its doors for the weekend and thousands of Guzzisti descend.
13 to 15 September 2023: Trophees Gerard Jumeaux, Circuit Carole, North of Paris, France.
- Classic racing French style.
10 September 2023: Veteranentreffen Oostende, Oostende, Belgium.
15 to 17 September 2023: Circuit des Ramparts d'Angouleme, Angouleme, France.
- Glamorous vintage cars and bikes racing around medieval town.
15 to 17 September 2023: Bol D'Or Classic, Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France.
17 to 25 September 2023: International Piston Rally, Santander, Spain. Dates tbc
- I've had the pleasure of riding this event a couple of times. Brilliant. The MC Piston lads put on a great, friendly and efficiently run event. Not only that but it is fantastic value. If you like to use your old bike this is an event you will definitely enjoy.
22 to 24 September 2023: Normandy Beach Races, Caen, France.
- Fantastic looking beach drag racing for pre-47 cars and bikes. Dates tbc.
24 September 2020: Montée historique Maurice Violland, Coligny, France. Date TBC
- Promising looking historic hill climb.
30 September and 1 October 2023: Motorrad-Klassikertreffen, Technik Museum Sinsheim, Sinsheim, Germany.
2 to 8 October 2023: Rally de Colombres, Colombres, Spain. Dates TBC
- This is what the MC Piston event started out as. MC Piston moved the rally to Santander and some guys formed a club called Moto Club Indianos and carried on running it as it was.
13 to 15 October 2023: Veterama, Mannheim, Germany.
- Huge autojumble.8 to 10 September 2023: Imola Mostra Scambio, Imola, Italy.
- Huge Italian autojumble.
8 and 9 September 2023: Hindenburg Dirt Track Races, Lubbenau, Germany.
- American flavoured two and four wheeled retro dirt tack racing. Looks fantastic.
7 to 10 September 2023: Moto Guzzi Open House, Mandello del Lario, Italy. Dates TBC
- The Guzzi factory opens its doors for the weekend and thousands of Guzzisti descend.
13 to 15 September 2023: Trophees Gerard Jumeaux, Circuit Carole, North of Paris, France.
- Classic racing French style.
10 September 2023: Veteranentreffen Oostende, Oostende, Belgium.
15 to 17 September 2023: Circuit des Ramparts d'Angouleme, Angouleme, France.
- Glamorous vintage cars and bikes racing around medieval town.
15 to 17 September 2023: Bol D'Or Classic, Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France.
- Good if classic endurance racing is your bag.
23 September 2023: Nationaal Veteraan Treffen, Woerden, Holland
- large and longstanding gathering for all old two wheelers.
17 to 25 September 2023: International Piston Rally, Santander, Spain. Dates tbc
- I've had the pleasure of riding this event a couple of times. Brilliant. The MC Piston lads put on a great, friendly and efficiently run event. Not only that but it is fantastic value. If you like to use your old bike this is an event you will definitely enjoy.
22 to 24 September 2023: Normandy Beach Races, Caen, France.
- Fantastic looking beach drag racing for pre-47 cars and bikes. Dates tbc.
24 September 2020: Montée historique Maurice Violland, Coligny, France. Date TBC
- Promising looking historic hill climb.
30 September and 1 October 2023: Motorrad-Klassikertreffen, Technik Museum Sinsheim, Sinsheim, Germany.
2 to 8 October 2023: Rally de Colombres, Colombres, Spain. Dates TBC
- This is what the MC Piston event started out as. MC Piston moved the rally to Santander and some guys formed a club called Moto Club Indianos and carried on running it as it was.
13 to 15 October 2023: Veterama, Mannheim, Germany.
21 and 22 October 2023: Franz Josefs Fahrt, Bad Ischl, Germany.
- Large pre-1929 run.
26 to 29 October 2023: Auto Moto d'Epoca, Bologna, Italy.
18 to 20 November 2023: Salon Moto Legende, Paris, France.
- French show. No exact dates available at time of writing.
Finally, other useful listings:
- The Dutch Veteraan Motoren Club has a good listing with some extra small scale local events too which may be work checking out.
- For Italian events (car and bike are listed) check the ASI site.
- Belgian events at the Oldtimerweb events page.
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