Durham Dales Event 2023
TYMC Teesside Yesteryear Motor Club 27th Durham Dales Classic Motorcycle Run Sunday 11th June 2023
Organised by Teesside Yesteryear Motor Club this established event offers the chance to take in some of the most beautiful scenery the region has to offer. Starting and finishing from the Crown Inn, Manfield near Darlington, the run of around 100 miles covers some of the most picturesque roads in the Durham Dales, Weardale and the North Pennines, with a lunch stop at Allenheads. Any age or make of machine is welcome but the emphasis is on those from the classic period and numbers are limited so pre-booking is recommended. Closing date for entries is the 27th May 2023.
Further details and entry forms visit harry.nicholson@ntlworld.com
Start and finish venue The Crown Inn, Manfield, nr Darlington
Welcome to the 26th running of the TYMC Durham Dales Motorcycle Run. The run takes place in two halves covering a total of around 100 miles. The route is split into a morning and afternoon session, setting off from the Crown Inn, Manfield, nr Darlington. First away 10am. After a prearranged lunch stop of around an hour at Allenheads, the afternoon route will finish back at the Crown. The route is not marked but will be marshalled at the start, lunch and finish.
Please observe and follow instructions of the Marshals at all times. Route sheets are provided. All organisers, marshals etc. are volunteer club members so please show them due regard for their efforts in enabling the run to take place.
Please note – This event is strictly NON-Competitive and is designed to be a friendly social run. Remember this is not a speed event, and consideration is to be given at all times to other entrants and fellow road users. Also please show due respect to the owners of the start, lunch and finish venues and park up as instructed.
Please ensure that you have enough fuel to complete the event as there is no guarantee it will be readily available on route. Full petrol cans brought to the start venue can be transported to the lunch stop for you if so required.
Conditions of entry;
1) The event is open to all classes of motorcycle (solo or combination) of any age. However, the emphasis is intended to be on those from the ‘classic period’.
2) The event is ‘open’ and non-members may take part. Entry fee for TYMC members will be £5 and for non-members £7, to be paid on the day, in aid of the GNAA.
3) All machines must be road legal and comply with the current Road Traffic Regulations.
4) Pre-booking is required, closing date for entries 27th May 2022.
5) First machines away will be at 10am prompt. Generally, older and smaller machines will get an earlier start time, with others following at around 30 second intervals. It is requested that entrants arrive from 9am to enable signing on to take place. Latest signing on time is to be 9.45am.
6) Entrants are encouraged to take part in the display line-up of machines at the end of the run. This will allow for photographs to be taken and also for any presentations to be made. Any such presentations made are as a mark of appreciation to entrants for their participation and are not based upon any particular performance on the day.
The organisers reserve the right to limit the number and type of entries which will generally be dealt with on a first come first served basis. The CLOSING DATE for entries is 27 May 2023
Entry Form
Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Address …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Postcode ………………………………………
Contact Telephone number ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Email ………………………………………………
Are you a current TYMC member? YES / NO (please circle)
Are you interested in becoming a member? YES / NO (please circle)
Machine Details
Make ………………………………… Model ………………………………………………
Year of Manufacture ……………… Capacity ……………………………………………
Pay on the day – £5 (members), £7 (non-members)
Signed ……………………………… Date …………………
Please note this event is intended to be non-profit making and the entry fee is necessary to cover the administrative and club expenses incurred in organising the event, and the cost of any presentations, however, any surplus will be donated to the GNAA. Please return this form to Harry Nicholson either by post or email:
Harry Nicholson
1 Rushmere Heath
Eaglescliffe
Stockton on Tees
TS16 9HA
Email – harry.nicholson@ntlworld.com
Route sheets will be emailed out prior to the event or can be posted if requested and accompanied by an SAE. These will also be issued at registration on the day. A copy of the route sheet will also be available at www.tymc.org.uk. Prior to the event
