Founded in 1924, the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club remains one of the oldest motor cycle clubs in the United Kingdom. To find out more please visit our about us and club history pages.

The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club caters for all makes of motorcycles and three wheelers, not as is often supposed, a one make club dedicated to Sunbeams.

We welcome non members to enter most of our events (apart from a few "closed to club" type).
We organise the internationally renowned Pioneer Run and a selection of off-road sporting trials.
In addition, we run a number of 1 day, 3 day and 7 day events with varying cut-off dates of 1914, 1930 and 1939.

We also have an information sheet that can be downloaded, this gives more details of our activities.

Latest News

Club Stand Support

The club is planning to show pre-1940 machines at the following shows.
If you can help please liaise with John Buckingham via the website contact us page.
- Romney Marsh classic motorcycle show and bike jumble at Hamstreet Kent 08 July
- British motorcycle racing club meeting at Brands Hatch 28/29 July
- The West Kent International 04/05 August
- Popham mega bike meet 19 August
- Shoreham Airshow 01/02 September
- Kop Hill hillclimb at Princes Risborough 22/23 September
- South of England real classic motorcycle show at Ardingly, West Sussex 14 October.

Pioneer Run 2012

The 74th Pioneer Run took place on Sunday 18th March 2012 in beautiful weather - we were lucky once again.
The club would like to thank all those people who helped to run this event and make it the continuing success that we all enjoy.
Rob Wilson has produced some great photographs taken en-route which can be seen here: The 2012 Pioneer Run SlideshowThis is a link to an external website and here: The 2012 Pioneer Run Picture GalleryThis is a link to an external website
David Southcott has posted some very nice photographs on his website, see David Southcott's Photographs.
Ben Bawden has uploaded some photographs onto Flickr, see Ben Bawdens Photographs.
Richard Jones has also uploaded some photographs onto Flickr, see Richard Jones Photographs.

Pioneer Run 2013

A provisional date of 24th March 2013 has been set for the 75th Pioneer Run.

Pioneer Run Archive Footage

A new member to the club, Paul Gander, has found two short films from 1955 & 1961 and loaded them onto 'YouTube'.

He said "I have managed to find and convert a couple of ancient movies of Pioneer Runs and I thought you might be interested in seeing them, about 20 minutes of Veterans so get yourself a mug of tea to relax, sit back and watch them!"

In 1955 Gordon Little organised a Pioneer Run to Paris - all 160 miles! of it. You can see a short video here:
YouTube - Pioneer Run to Paris 1955This is a link to an external website

Also, the 1961 Pioneer run is recorded here:
YouTube - The 1961 Pioneer RunThis is a link to an external website

If you know anyone who owns any of the bikes featured then Paul Gander can give them a copy of the videos - please leave a message through the club Contact Us page.

Garden of England Run 15th July

Please note that a new class of entry has been introduced for Post-Vintage (1931 to pre-1940) machines, refer to the entry form for more details.

Discount Agreements

Morris Lubricants

We are members of the Morris Lubricants' affiliation scheme. If you buy your lubricants online via the link provided, you will receive a 20% discount and the club will receive a payment of 10% of your purchase order value. This will be a welcome addition to our club funds.

Refer to our links page.

Peter James Insurance

We have formed a new alliance with Peter James Insurance who have 30 years of experience in the provision of insurance for old and new cars and motorcycles - give them a try next time you are looking for cover.

Refer to our links page.