They counted them out – and they counted them in. Slowly. It was a day not for pace but more for perseverance for the annual ‘outing’ by the Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club Road Run began and ended in Wisbech.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club enjoyed splendid weather for their annual Road Run that began and ended in Wisbech on August 18, 2024. Above the half way point, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PHOTO: Terry Harris
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club enjoyed splendid weather for their annual Road Run that began and ended in Wisbech on August 18, 2024. PHOTO: Terry Harris
But not before a multitude of classic vehicles – from lorries to buses, from cars to motorbikes – weaved their way through the Cambridgeshire countryside, into Lincolnshire and back again to Cambridgeshire.
En route were the towns and villages of the Fens to explore – albeit briefly – prior to a ‘refreshment’ break at Peterborough (effectively a stock take) and then onwards for the return to Wisbech.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The club is familiar with what’s required for apart from the year of Covid, has been organising the event for three decades – this was indeed the 30th time the road run had taken place.The club describes it as a ‘cavalcade of classic vehicles’ and the enthusiasm of those taking part was evident to the many spectators who glimpsed them on their epic outing.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Those taking part had only fully known for certain the road run would take place as organisers explained ahead of the rally they normally tried to publish full details in April but were late doing so this year.
Not because of any lack of enthusiasm on their part.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris
“Whilst we’d normally begin advertising in April, this year there was a much larger external emphasis on paperwork and health and safety which delayed us by several months,” a club official explained.“This seems to have been the case for many events across the country, and we are very grateful to have been given permission to carry out the event as planned.
“To help ensure that we can continue to deliver the event in future years, your assistance in sticking to the advertised speed limits, parking in the designated areas, and following the instructions of our volunteer marshals on the day will be greatly appreciated.”
The route took from the start at Somers Road car park in Wisbech before the pause at Lynch Wood Peterborough and then culminating in prize giving back at the Somers Road car park.
Any classic or historic car, commercial vehicle or motorbike was invited to enter – the only condition being their pride and joy is aged 25 years or older.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Proceeds from the day will be totted up and added to the £10,000 raised over the years for charity.
But it is taking the part that really count, even though not all made it back to Wisbech.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris Lynchwood, Peterborough Sunday 18 August 2024. 
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris
“We made it to Peterborough, didn’t quite make it back all the way, but had a superb day,” one participant posted to social media, adding that “commercials were amazing! “Credit must go to all those involved in organising – thank you”.Another added; “What a brilliant day for the 30th Road Run, very enjoyable. Our thanks to all involved in the administration and the attendees.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. PHOTO: Terry Harris Lynchwood, Peterborough Sunday 18 August 2024.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. Lynchwood, Peterborough Sunday 18 August 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
“Many of those lorries were absolutely superb, as good as any high end classic car restoration.”
Wisbech & District Historic Vehicle Club describes itself as “as small club of old vehicle enthusiasts and welcome everyone with any interest in old vehicles.
“You don’t have to own one just be interested enough to pay our extortionate membership fees!”
Picture by Terry Harris.
The event is sponsored by Elgoods Brewery. All money raised by the Run is donated to charity. Since the club started, over £10,000 has been collected and distributed to local good causes.
Lynchwood, Peterborough
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Vehicles from a bygone era (and all more than 25 years old) took to the road on Sunday, some as old as the 1930’s for the annual 45 mile run through Cambridgeshire. The event is sponsored by Elgoods Brewery.
All money raised by the Run is donated to charity. Since the club started, over £10,000 has been collected and distributed to local good causes. Lynchwood, Peterborough
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club 30th Annual run. Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Sunday 18 August 2024.
Picture by Terry Harris.
Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club enjoyed splendid weather for their annual Road Run that began and ended in Wisbech on August 18, 2024. PHOTOS: Terry Harris
