Royal Enfield Day of 100 Bikes - 'Percy Coleman Motocycles Founded 100 Years Ago'

100 Years Ago – Day of 100 Bikes

To mark 100 years since Percy Coleman opened his first motocycle shop on Guyton Street in Wanganui on Nov 24th 1925 the NZ Royal Enfield Riders Club are hosting a one day commemorative event. In addition to modern Royal Enfield machines there will also be a mix of classic machines entered from the Pre 1984era, machines that the Coleman business both imported to New Zealand for the local market, and also sold via their retail outlets in Wanganui, Hamilton and Auckland.

The day begins with a motorcycle static display on Guyton Street covering the section of the street from Victoria Ave to St Hills Street from 8am to 11amwith riders briefing at 10.50am. Participating riders will then head out of town on the ‘Waimarino Treck’ to a photo stop 1.5hrs from Wanganui, before the lunch stop at approx. 1pm-1.30pm. Following lunch there will be a prizegiving before the ride returns to Wanganui.

There will be Pre-Dinner Drinks at 5pm at The Brickhouse on St Hill Street, followed by Dinner at 6pm.

All riders entered in the day must complete the official entry form for either ‘Royal Enfields’ of Classic Motorcycles to reserve your display parking spot on Guyton Street. (As organisers we have booked all the parking in the street with WDC for the event). A souvenir programme and event decal is included in your entry fee, all meals on the day are your care.

There will also be a commemorative T’shirt and cap available to pre-order prior to the event. A max of 100 shirts or caps will be produced.

For further details please contact robertc72@xtra.co.nz or 022-154-0334 daytime

www.royalenfildridersclub.co.nz  

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