The Caldey Classic Motorcycle event took place at Tenby Harbour on the weekend with over 50 bikes gathering on the resort’s pier much to the delight of spectators visiting the area.

The bikes then set off from the pier with permission of the harbourmaster Chris Salisbury and Sarah Edwards of Pembrokeshire Country Council, following a 90 mile route through the beautiful countryside and taking in the South Pembrokeshire Coast, before heading north from Whitland through to the tea stop Caffi’r Sqwar in Maenchochog.

The quaint little village also supplied petrol for participants, before they then took in the wonderful vistas of the Preseli hills along past Waldo’s Stone to Eglwyswrw, finally heading to Nevern’s Trewern Arms for lunch.

The afternoon route visited the wonderful Gwaun Valley, past Gellifawr and then headed to Tufton, Clarbeston Road, Llawhaden and Carew before travelling back to Tenby via Gumfreston.

There were many spectators on the harbour on Saturday and Sunday mornings and a good crowd to see the prize giving ceremony at the harbour on Saturday afternoon.

Prizes awarded by chairman Dai Garland and clerk of the course Huw Adams went to the following: Best Bike - John Mackay from Llandewi Velfrey; Most meritorious - Kathleen Evans - Bristol; Most interesting - Morgan Thomas - Nantgaredig; Chairman’s Choice - John Hobden Plymouth; Biggest combined age of rider and bike - Phil Hallett.

Unfortunately as the boats weren’t running to Caldey on Friday or Saturday, participants couldn’t head over to the monastic island, but they were taken around the Tudor Merchants House and the RNLI Tenby Lifeboat Station, and delighted to be shown the inside of the boat by the chief mechanic.

Sunday saw them travel a short route from Tenby through Wisemans Bridge, Amroth, Pendine and Laugharne heading back to Caffle Brewery in Llawhaden for participants to purchase the Caldey Classic brew from Club member Chris Salisbury.

Clerk of the course Huw Adams said: “Participants were delighted with our new location at Tenby Harbour and it provided a fantastic backdrop for the event.

“The sun was shining and everyone enjoyed the relaxed format this year. I am sure the event will grow in popularity every year.

“We are particularly grateful to Alun Williams from Celtic Motorcycles and Scooters for sponsoring the event and major motorcycle media outlets for sponsoring the goody bags.

“Our thanks to all participants mainly from the Pembrokeshire Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club and also some guests from Bristol, Plymouth and Brighton - but the furthest travelled participant was Neil Collins from New Zealand.

“The event is the second rally that Neil has taken part in here in his homeland of Pembrokeshire,” he added.

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