Motorcyclists from across the globe including Australia, Africa and Europe descended upon Gaydon's Heritage Motor Centre to take part in one of three routes.

A total of 600 motorcycles, all pre-dating 1931, set off from the centre driven by men and women of all ages.

Organiser James Hewing, chief executive of the Vintage Motorcycle Club, said: "We had people from 18 to 80 taking part and we had some children in side cars.

"This is the second year it has been run from Gaydon. In previous years it was run at the former Drayton School and the event seems to have grown quite a lot over the year – we had the biggest spectator crowd we have ever had this year."

Motorcyclists, many wearing period dress such as First World War military uniforms, set off from the centre in groups from 10am until midday and followed one of three routes around Banburyshire, passing through village including Whatcote, Cropredy and Broughton.

Leading the pack was Peter Clacy of Sibford Ferris, riding a 1914 Clyno Combination with side-car passenger John Payne.

Of the 600 who set off, 37 broke down en route and were collected by a breakdown service provided by the Banbury Run. Once again the event was oversubscribed, with 80 riders having to be turned away.

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