NORTHUMBRIAN SECTION
     HADRIAN RALLY 2026                          
VMCC Supplementary Regulations
 1/ Officials:
1.1 Event Organisation/Secretary/Entries: - Dave Harrison / e-mail: newhudson350@gmail.com 
1.2 Clerk of Course/Routes: Geoff Stephenson.   
2/ Meeting/Eligibility:
Over the dates 29/30/31 May 2026, the Northumbrian Section of the VMCC Ltd will hold a road run for solo or sidecar motorcycles, tricycles and three wheelers which were manufactured by 31 December 1930. In addition, those motor cycles manufactured after December 1930 with girder forks in the original construction will be eligible. A list of all entrants will be provided when signing on.
3/ Classes
A Veteran: - Manufactured before Jan 1st, 1915.
B Vintage: - Manufactured between Jan 1st, 1915 & Dec 31st, 1930.
C Girder Fork machine: - Manufactured after Jan 1st, 1931
4/ Venue: -
The event will be based at BROWN RIGG LODGES, BELLINGHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND NE48 2FB.The venue has camping/caravan pitches/camper van pitches/ private rooms for two and lodges sleeping up to six.  There will be a social get together in the on-site function hall on the Friday evening (29 May). Signing on, will open at 09.00 hrs on Sat 30 May with the first machines waved off from Brown Rigg at 10.30 hrs. There will be a buffet provided on the evening of Sat 30 May in the function hall. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS ON THE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS.  
5/ Routes and Event Format: A route will be available on Sat 30 May. Route cards and an entry number will be supplied when signing on. There will be a lunch stop on route where refreshments will be available, at your own cost. A social run will be organised for Sunday 31 May departing Brown Rigg at 10.00 hrs, with a lunch stop on route where refreshments will be available, again at your own cost.

6/ Regulations & Rules for Riders, Passengers and Machines:
All machines, riders and passengers must comply with all legal requirements including an operative horn or audible warning device fitted to the machine in use. An MOT (if applicable) and valid insurance must be in place for the machine. Riding number cards will be provided when signing on and should be always attached to your machines during the event. A backup/breakdown service will be in place, so entrants are encouraged to stay on route to enable a timely pickup. A change of machine should be indicated when signing on and any incidents/accidents should be reported to event officials.

7/ Awards & Rules:
A/ Riders Choice Award: All entrants will be able to vote for the machine they would wish to own.
B/ Hadrian Award: Motorcycle and road safety questions will be asked at the start and at the lunch stop on the Saturday route for those who wish to participate. Awards will be made for each class and overall winner. In the event of any tie, the oldest machine will gain the award and if needed, the oldest rider will have the advantage.
8/ Accommodation: For camping/caravans /camper vans (no hook ups on site), Showers/toilets included in fees, please pay fees when entering the event.                   
For private rooms please book directly with Brown Rigg. (Call 0143 220390) do not book up on line.
For lodge accommodation please contact me first (require 6 entrants to participate)
The lodges have private sleeping arrangements with shared lounge and kitchen.
9/ Further Information: For further information/late entry please contact Dave Harrison: - newhudson350@gmail.com or 07737755286
10/ Entries: Please return the completed entry declaration, rider/passenger /machine information/buffet: - DAVID HARRISON, 38 PORTLAND GARDENS, EASTFIELD CHASE, CRAMLINGTON, NE23 2QD. (Cheques made payable to: - Northumbrian Section General ACC.
OR use bank transfer to: - 77-20-54/ 20721360. Please use reference: - "HR" and your name. This bank account is a Northumbrian Section General Acc.