The Annual British Motorcycle Meet
The Early Days

• The first "British Motorcycle Meet" was very informal, it was held on Nov 3, 1979 at Triumph of Wellesley. Considering the cold, torrential rain, it was attended by about twenty really die-hard British motorcycle enthusiasts.

• The second meet was on April 20, 1980 and was held at the Museum of transportation's Museum Wharf in Boston. 150 motorcycle showed up.

• The third meet, on Apr 26, 1981 about 200 bikes were displayed.

• The fourth meet, in 1982, almost didn't happen. The Museum of Transportation had ceased operation and was preparing to move back to Lars Anderson Park, in Brookline MA. The event went on anyway at the Museum Wharf.

The Move to Auburn, Mass

• The 1984 saw the meet move to the Auburn Elk's Club, Route 12, Auburn, MA. for the first sunday in June has been there, on that date, ever since.

Today

• This meet continues to be produced and staffed by British motorcycle club volunteers for the British Motorcyclist of New England and surrounding areas including Canada. It is a celebration of the average street rider trying to maintain their machine and get the best riding experience, and partaking in the camaraderie that British motorcycling can offer. This meet is a not for profit event.

• The British only flea market at the BMM usually offers a wide variety of restored or parts bikes, and various motorcycle parts both new and old. Vendors are plentiful and routinely come from all over New England, the eastern seaboard states, Canada, and on ocassion, from much farther away. There have been as many as 75 vendors with loads varying from a few boxes of bits out of the family van, to tractor trailer full of bikes and many crates full of new and used parts.

• The BMM "bike show" is a showcase of motorcycles that are actually being ridden on the road today. Also, for those who enjoy British Motorcycle restoration for it's own sake, they get to show their own handy work or outsourced craftsmanship of independent motorcycle shops. Some of these shops choose to advertise in our meet program or on the BMM website (http://britishmotorcyclemeet.com) and sponsor various trophies that are awarded. Please consider patronizing these shops or businesses.

• Recognized clubs representing various British motorcycle marques, are free to setup a booth (pre-registration is advised), where they can offer offer technical help, membership information, and tout their club's benefits such as social activities and rides on their chosen brand of British motorcycle. Be sure to check them out and see if they share your interests. 

British Motorcycle Meet Committee
Paul Buck 1979-present
David Comeau  1989-present
Bill Litant 1979-present
Ron Pare 1979-present
Armand Poitras 1979-present
David Wallace 1979-2004-retired