About Us
HISTORY
Vintage Iron Riders was started in 2003 by a handful of guys interested in antique and vintage motorcycles. At the antique swap meet in Davenport that year, a few guys had an impromptu get-together to discuss forming an antique motorcycle club in the Springfield, Illinois area. Sure, we had talked about doing this for some time, but this was the first time more than three people actually sat down and discussed the subject.
The first organizational meeting was held September17, 2003,
at the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center at 625 East St. Joseph in Springfield. Eighteen people showed up and decided that we really should form a club.
The second organizational meeting was held at Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center on October 15, 2003. A few more came this time and we agreed on a date for our first ride – and on $10/year dues.
Membership has grown over the years, and we still have a lot of the original members. The purpose of the Club is to promote the motorcycling interests of its members (especially as related to antique and vintage motorcycles) in an atmosphere of fellowship and civility. “Promoting the motorcycling interests of its members” includes helping establish contacts and communication with others whose experience, knowledge, and access to parts and materials might assist those members in the acquisition, restoration, maintenance, and use of antique and vintage motorcycles.
Every Springfield Mile race we host a vintage bike parking area next to the Grandstand. This parking is free for any bike 25 years or older. Typically, there are over 75 bikes in attendance. In addition, we host a number of other events including a holiday toy run, picnic, Christmas Party and others.
Above all, the purpose of this club is to have fun!
MEMBERSHIP
Today our membership hovers between 75-100 members. If you are interested in joining the Vintage Iron Riders, you must be sponsored by a present member of the organization. Go to the Forms tab, click on “Membership Application,” complete and give the application to the secretary at any of our monthly meetings on held the third Wednesday of the month.