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Veteran motorcyclists defy bad weather in the 82nd Pioneer Run
1912 Rudge Multi and 1914 Sunbeam were among the 200 or so entrants
The superb but frightening-looking 1902 Slinger, with water-cooled front-mounted engine and front-wheel drive
Some of the early risers on Epsom Downs
Rudge, Harley-Davidson and Morgan were three of the marques represented
J. Bewley pedals his 1911 FN into life
The compact 497cc inline-four of a Belgian-made 1913 FN
A lot of motorcyclists appreciate patina, as on this 1911 FN
The earliest machines, headed by an 1896 Léon Bollée and 1900 De Dion Bouton, await starter's orders
D. Cooper makes his getaway on his 1902 Quadrant
Triumphs, like this 1914 example, are always the best-represented marque
Douglas takes a bit of encouragement to get going
A spectator brought along his superb 1922 Ner-A-Car
Well-known Morgan collector C. M. Booth piloted his 1914 model
1912 Clyno displayed an old finisher's pennant
1912 Triumph was one of the more 'oily rag' bikes
The rider of this Triumph donned an attractive vintage helmet
1914 Premier passes a spectator's Alfa Romeo Giulia
Primitive splash protection on this 1914 Sunbeam was a rare luxury, if insufficient for the weather
D. Anstiss got underway quickly on his 1914 Douglas
Two major changes have affected the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club's Pioneer Run in recent years. The first was to move the finish from Brighton's neglected Madeira Drive to the handsome Art Déco Shoreham Airport, which members of the SMMC say has been a great improvement. The other, due to Covid-era postponements, was to move the date from March to October. While this avoids the problem of frozen fingers and snow-related cancellations, the weather this year was far from ideal.
Veteran motorists and motorcyclists are not so easily deterred by a spot of rain, though, and both riders and spectators alike seemed happy to be gathered at Tattenham Corner, Surrey, for the 8.00 a.m. start, despite the soaking they were getting. Happily, the sun started to come out at the end, and the riders seemed not to have enjoyed themselves any less than usual.
Entries this year ran to around 200 pre-1915 machines, with three-wheelers also included. Marques represented included familiar names such as Triumph, BSA, Ariel, Royal Enfield, Rudge and Douglas, to the obscure but wonderful-sounding Invicta, Ixion, Victoria, Kynoch, Thor and Sparkbrook, and many others besides.
Words and pictures: Zack Stiling
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Donnerstag Oktober 6th, 2022
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Chris Davey
06 Oktober 2022, 16:33
I took part in over twenty Pioneers but have no interest in going to Shoreham - the finish in 1930 was Madeira Drive and that history is important.
That first event in 1930 was in March which is how it remained until the last couple of years and is when this should run as that history is also important and to keep it clear of the VCR in a month which is another hurdle to entering.
I really fear for the longevity of this important event with these entry levels - the fixed costs will cause a vicious circle against sponsorship and entry fees.