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Completed Rallies
International Classic Motorcycle Show 25–26. Available Photographs
29th April 2026
First, The Usual Suspects, UK Tour, 2026 kicked off in spectacular, almost unbroken sunshine at The Stafford Show last weekend. 23c? I kid you not! it was wonderful to bask in that, and the renewal of friendships. Would you believe we found a whole K750 top end in lovely condition, in a box in the autojumble? In an effort to encourage more of you to take part then, because you don't know what you're missing,
Our next 2026 camping weekends are..............
COC Spring Dent 8–10 May 2026 Conder Farm, Dent, Cumbria, LA10 5QT.
There is no official organiser for this, the weekend runs on the formula of the weekend after the early May bank holiday, so those who know go then. It's very much a COC institution. According to Wikipedia, "There are over 200 listed buildings and structures in Dentdale which include the railway viaducts, bridges, barns, farmhouse, mileposts and even telephone boxes." The scenery is as good as Yorkshire gets, although politically it's in Lancashire, see below. Anyone interested in the Dent weekend should ask questions in reply to this email, paulcodling@mail.com
The Three Magpies...........
COC Three Magpies 50th Anniversary 29th, 30th and 31st May 2026 Bath Rd, Seend, Melksham SN12 6RN
This year The Three Magpies Rally is a special anniversary weekend, because we've been camping here for 50 years. We're encouraging as many people as possible to make it to this weekend because it's a celebration, not just a camping weekend. The Saturday ride out in the pretty Wiltshire countryside is to a clever piece of ancient engineering, a water wheel which pumps the river into the West Kennet and Avon Canal. The Pub's booked for food, there's loads of flat camping space and the grass is soft.
Last year, Jim Manley brought his project on a trailer. This is a very good idea. There was plenty of good advice and previous experience to identify and help source the parts he needed. Anyone can do this. We've discovered that fun though Facebook is, there's nothing like hands on feeling the mysteries of mechanics and carburation to solve them. Visiting for the day, without camping, is welcomed, as it is at all COC camping weekends.
Contact: Peter Ballard idandreg.cossackownersclub@gmail.com 01225 891634
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June 2026. JAWA-CZ Owners Club National Rally and AGM 2026, Greetham Community Centre, Great Lane, Greetham, Nr. Oakham. LE15 7NG
The rally organiser is John Blackburn, chairmanjawaczoc@gmail.com Once again a free rally, i.e. free camping (including motorhomes and caravans), free rally badge, free evening meal on Saturday. Bar on site, breakfasts available (not free). Saturday is the main day. More details to follow.
Red Star Rally, or East European if you like, and COC AGM, Friday 30th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026, Talybont Farm Campsite, Talybont on Usk, Brecon LD37YJ.
This is a joint rally hosted every two years, now more frequent than the previous every four years, this year by the MZ Riders Club, with the Jawa/CZ Club and the Cossack Club. It usually has a brilliant turnout and in the past there have been over 200 people attend. The campsite is brilliant with lots of flat grass, excellent toilets and showers and a couple of real ale and food pubs less than 10 minutes walk away. It really is a beautiful part of the country.
Contact Andy Binns on 07980 837005 email bynnsi@gmail.com or Sandy Morgan 07929 955 221 email sandyjmorganmz@icloud.com or Peter Ballard idandreg.cossackownersclub@gmail.com 01225 891634
The COC AGM, is where you get to chat about the running of the club, make helpful suggestions and vote on them.
Norfolk ’n’ Good COC Weekend of September 4th-6th. We're returning to the campsite right in the centre of Loddon, Loddon Marina Campsite, Bridge Street, Loddon South Norfolk NR14 6EZ. The site has been significantly tidied up. It's quite pleasant now with two clean toilets and a shower in a toilet block which looks pretty much complete these days. Loddon is a spectacular location with a host of eating and drinking opportunities. It's on The Broads National Park with rivers and cruisers contrasting the canals and longboats of other COC camping weekends. The Saturday ride out is to Raveningham Threshing Fair, an agricultural show/classic vehicle weekend. We might get in free if we can blag a place on display as fascinating classics. Punters early enough might enjoy a Friday evening ride out to Geldeston Locks Inn, if dry weather means the track across the swamp is OK.
B&B is available in Loddon itself and in many of the surrounding villages. Of course you will need to book that in advance. Booking your pitch on the campsite is not strictly necessary because we're operating an informal, pay on the day, £20 per pitch per night even is there's 10 friends in your tent. However it would be polite to ring the campsite, a guy called Lee Jackson on 0779867263, so he can type you in on his spreadsheet. Contact: Paul Codling paulcodling@mail.com 01508520890
COC Autumn Dent 2–4 October 2026 Conder Farm, Dent, Cumbria, LA10 5QT The contact details are as for the spring Dent weekend,
The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, 10–11 October 2026, Staffordshire Showground, ST18 0BD
Contact: Comrade Carl by phone only on 01253720327 if you would like to display your bike on the COC stand. He has very limited internet access. The show is very much a club social event, a camping weekend if you want that but the show ground is only minutes away from Stafford itself and a hundred B&B opportunities.
NB, displaying your bike offers free show entry!
Red Oktober Day, Ace Cafe, date to be confirmed, likely Sunday 18 October 2026 Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD Eastern Bloc vehicle meet in collaboration with the IFA Club.
Contact: Andrew Mutter andrewmutter@yahoo.com 07775890815
Note. These following MZ Club weekends as published in MZ Rider Magazine, our source, might not have comprehensive contact details. In those cases, try Sandy Morgan, MZ Club events coordinator, sandymorganmz@gmail.com
March 27-29, Malvern Hills Camp, Lower Lode Inn Tewksbury, Bishops Walk, Gloucester GL9 4RE. £20 for 2 nights. Food and drink available in pub. Contact Martin Vermeire.
April 24-26th, Leigh's Bala Rally, Llanuwchilyn, Y Bala Gwynedd, North Wales, LL23 7DD. Please book directly with the campsite in advance if possible, 01678 540983 www.bwcyn-uchaf.co.uk or email post@bwch-yn-uchaf.co.uk £12 per night camping. B&B on site pub/shop/restaurant 15 minutes walk away.
May 8-10th, North West Section Camp, at The Turner Hall Campsite, Seathwaite, Cumbria, LA20 6EE. more details will follow or contact Dave Gillespie.
May 15-16th, Notts and Derbys Camp, Miners Standard Pub, Winster, Derbyshire, DE4 2DR. Pub meals. Contact Chris Cook 07969 98958 or Chriscook2727@gmail.com
June 5-7th, Askrigg Camp, Station Road Campsite, Askrigg, North Yorkshire. Luxury toilet facilities and a tap with a new washer! Brewery 150 yards away. Village has 3 pubs, 2 cafes, a shop and a partridge in a pear tree. Contact Duncan Kirk askrigg-camping.com/about/
June 19- 20th, South of Scotland Midsummer Camp, The Kendridge Hotel, New Galloway, DG7 3PR. Further information from Gordon Wilson 01786 832336.
July 10-12th, Highlanning Farm, Dent, Lancashire. I hope to arrive Friday afternoon, please visit The Heritage Centre to pay. Tony Searle.
July 10-12th, Pewsey Camp, Coopers Arms Pub, Ball Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5BL. Free camping. Three pubs, a real cask ale bar and the usual fast food outlets and a supermarket, all within walking distance. For those wrinkles with bus passes (but not welsh ones!) Salisbury and Marlborough are only a short distance away. Why not have a 2 week holiday by riding to The New Forest Rally the following weekend, only 50 miles away. Further details from Mike Dalton mtdalton@talktalk.net or 07729 305060.
August 21-23rd, AGM and Annual Camp hosted by The North West Section. The 2026 MZRC AGM and camp will take place at The Turner Hall Campsite, Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LL20 6EE. The campsite is situated in the Dudgeon Valley area of South Lakeland. The facilities, including showers, are good if a bit small. The camping fees for 2025 were as follows, adults £10, tents £2m, motorcycles £1, camper vans £5, cars £2, all per night and cash only. Any changes to these prices will be announced as soon as possible. The nearest pub is a 15minute walk away where there is a fine selection of beers and a fine menu that includes a breakfast menu too.
September 4-6th, MZRC Eire Rally, Glencar, Co Kerry. If you are booking rooms please deal directly with Noreen on 00353 87 747 1074 or 00353 66 9760101. Please let them know you are with the MZ Group for the weekend. If you are going to stay in the 8 berth dormitory please message me directly. Please note, if camping, no need to book.
October 9-11th, Northumbria Section Camp, Alanholme Caravan and Campsite, Long Martin. 3 miles North West of Appleby, Cumbria. I hope to arrive Thursday lunchtime. Payment method to be confirmed, Tony Searle.