The Veteran-Cycle Club (V-CC) has organised and run annual MN rides for almost a decade thanks to Alvin and Major’s old friend Tim. Visitors are welcome on classic lightweights and you just might consider joining the V-CC as a result. These rides and their lunch stops have included owners of a significant proportion of the known bikes so by joining the ride you stand a good chance of meeting a like minded individual or two to make a good day even better. We will help to spread the word and encourage attendance.
Photos from the 13th Annual Memorial Ride 2018
Details from the Marque Riders Newsletter 2017:
Photos from late summer MN Lichfield ride 2017
Photos from the 12th Annual Memorial Ride May 2017
Write up and photos: Major Nichols Late Summer Ride September 4th 2016 – Lichfield, Staffordshire
Major Nichols September 2016 Lichfield Ride
Alvin Smiths account of the Major Nichols May 2016 ride
Photos from the 10th Annual Memorial and Centenary Ride
Alvin Smiths account of the Major Nichols 2015 ride
Details from the Marque Riders Newsletter 2016:
Marque Riders Newsletter 2015:
Photos from the 2nd ride in 2007 can be found by clicking here.
Photos from the 8th ride in 2013 and the 9th ride in 2014 can be found by clicking here.
More details about the Veteran-Cycle Club and its work can be found by clicking here.
Major Nichols lightweight racing cycles 
I found this really interesting, I have owned two Major Nichols bikes, the first bought from his shop in Reform Street and the second from his shop in Smethwick. The first was stolen but the second, which I bought in 1980 as a frame is still in my possession, has been ridden infrequently and is absolutely mint and original. I recently rode it and it was still wonderful. The bike is green, short wheel base with butted tubes – I love it. Serial Number MN71109
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