NEW FORMAT FOR 2025! BIKE SHOW IS NOW SATURDAY!
FRIDAY: SETUP, VENDORS & DEALERS, EARLY BIKE DROP-OFF
SATURDAY: BIKE SHOW, SWAP MEET, LIVE MUSIC, GROUP RIDE
Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati is pleased to announce that the 2025 35th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Rally will be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds Burlington, KY on Sept 5-6th, 2025. Mark your calendars!
We are seeking Swap Meet Vendors, Sponsors, Motorcycle Dealerships, Bike Show entries and people to help spread the word.
A 2-day Vintage Motorcycle Show & Rally hosted by the Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati. All Makes and Models Bike Show with British, European, American, Japanese, Competition and Custom classes. New Modern Classics Class 96-Present. Bike Show, Judging and Awards on Saturday with over 30 Trophies. Swap Meet Vendors, Motorcycle Dealers, Parts, Gear, Door Prizes and Raffles, Food Truck, Live Music 5-9PM. Club & Vendor Dinner Saturday Evening.
$10 per person. Kids under 16 are Free. Swap Meet Vendor Spots are now FREE with paid admission. Bike Show $10 for each motorcycle bike show entry. Pre-register anytime online via our main menu. Group Ride on Saturday at 1130AM.
PROCEEDS FROM OUR RALLY HELP
NEW PATH CHILD & FAMILY SOLUTIONS
MOTORBIKE PROGRAM
Admission:
ADMISSION: $10 per person for the weekend, Kids 16 and Under Free
BIKE SHOW: Pre-Registration Online or Register Day of Show, $10 per Motorcycle
SWAP MEET VENDORS: Pre-Registration Online NOW FREE with PAID ADMISSION!
MOTORCYCLE DEALERS & Motorcycle Related Services: NOW FREE with PAID ADMISSION! (Contact Us for Pre-Registration)
BIKE CORRAL: Sell Your Bike Display NOW FREE with PAID ADMISSION!
BIKE SHOW:
15 Vintage Show Classes & Over 30 Trophies (SEE MORE INFO BELOW)
New Modern Classics Class 1996-Present
Local Bike Dealers, Swap Meet & Parts
Accessories, Gear, Services, Expert Advice
Food, Door Prizes, Music
Friday Sept 5th: SETUP, VENDORS & BIKE DROP-OFF
$10 per person for the weekend, Kids 16 and Under Free
General Rally Set-up Start: 8AM
Swap Meet Vendor & Dealer Set-up: 8AM – Dusk
Bike Drop-Off: 8AM – Dusk
Bike Show Pre-Registration for Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Bike Show Display
Security Onsite Overnight
Saturday Sept 6th: BIKE SHOW, SWAP MEET & EVENTS
$10 per person for the weekend, Kids 16 and Under Free
Swap Meet Vendor & Dealer Setup: 7AM
Gates Open to the Public: 8AM – 6PM
Swap Meet: 8AM – 6PM
BIKE SHOW: 8AM – 4PM
$10 for each Bike Show Entry
Bike Show Registration: 8AM – 12PM (BIKES MUST BE REGISTERED BY 12NOON)
Judging: 10AM – 2PM
Group Ride: 11:30AM
Awards: @4PM
Live Music: 5PM
Vendor/Club Dinner: 6PM
Security Onsite Overnight
RALLY ENDS
Sunday Sept 7th: TEAR DOWN & BIKE PICKUP
Show Bikes may be left overnight on Saturday and picked up Sunday
Security Onsite Overnight on Saturday Evening
Bikes must be picked up by 12PM Noon on Sunday*
***CBMC of Cincinnati and the Boone County Fairgrounds are not responsible for any bikes, parts or other items left after 12PM Noon on Sunday Sept 7th
Rally Tear Down & Cleanup
BIKE SHOW INFORMATION:
The Bike Show portion of our Rally is a VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW (not just British). We encourage entry of any vintage machine of any condition that’s European, American, Japanese or British. There are classes for Competition and Custom Motorcycles as well. New Modern Classics (1996+). Scooters are also welcome. You may also display your vintage motorcycle without having it judged. Our goal is to present as many vintage machines as possible for our guests and to keep the enthusiasm for this hobby alive and well!
Judging takes place on Saturday of the Rally from 10AM to 2PM and is comprised of a Concours-style placing system mixed with an AMCA inspired point system. Bikes are judged in different categories of fit, finish, condition, accuracy, quality, body, engine and function. A numerical score is determined and compared to other motorcycles within a class or region. Our judges are experienced vintage motorcycle enthusiasts and do their best to judge accurately and fairly. Your bike must be registered and on display by 12PM Noon on Saturday. Awards start at 4PM Saturday.
SUNDAY BIKE SHOW CLASSES & AWARDS
1st & 2nd Place Awards are presented in the following classes (except where noted):
British Classes:
Class 100 – British to 1962
Class 200 – British 1963-1970
Class 300 – British 1971 to 1995
Class B – British Unrestored to 1995 (1st Place ONLY)
European Classes:
Class 400 – European to 1970
Class 500 – European 1971 to 1995
Class E – European Unrestored to 1995 (1st Place ONLY)
American Classes:
Class 700 – American to 1970
Class 800 – American 1971 to 1995
Class A – American Unrestored to 1995 (1st Place ONLY)
Japanese Classes:
Class 1000 – Japanese to 1970
Class 1100 – Japanese 1971 to 1995
Class J – Japanese Unrestored to 1995 (1st Place ONLY)
Competition (All Makes):
Class 2000 – Competition to 1995
Modern & Future Classics Class:
Class 3000 – Modern Classics 1996 – Present
Custom (All Makes): The Jim Nitz Memorial Class
Class 4000 – Custom (ALL YEARS)
BEST OF & SPECIAL SHOW AWARDS
Best European
Best American
Best Japanese
Best of the Rest: The Jim DuMont Memorial Award (British Non-Triumph/BSA/Norton)
Best Norton: The Eldon Pitts Memorial Award
Best BSA
Best Triumph
Thumbs Up Award (Non-Club Bike of Distinction)
Peoples’ Choice: The Butch Foley Memorial Award
Best of Show
JUDGING & SCORING
Judges are selected by the CBMC of Cincinnati and are not exclusively from our club. Outside judges are preferred when possible and we make every attempt to select judges that score motorcycles objectively using their wealth of knowledge. Additionally, when possible, we attempt to secure multiple judges per class or group. If you would like a copy of your score sheet at the end of the Rally please see the Show Chairman.
Motorcycles are scored from 1-10 on Condition & Authenticity/Functionality in the following categories: Overall Condition, Engine & Drivetrain, Frame/Suspension/Wheels, Paint/Body Work/Chrome, Seat/Lighting. Tiebreakers include presence of a Tool Kit, Motorcycle Starts & Runs Well.
Custom motorcycles are scored on Condition & Style/Creativity in the following categories: Overall Condition, Engine & Drivetrain, Frame/Suspension/Wheels, Paint/Body Work/Chrome, Seat/Lighting. Tiebreakers include that the Motorcycle Starts & Runs Well.