HUNDREDS of enthusiasts headed for Drayton School on Sunday for the 58th annual Banbury Run the biggest gathering of vintage motorcycles in the country.
Around 500 riders took part in the event on a variety of machines dating from 1896 to 1930.
Town mayor John Donaldson flagged away the first riders at 10am, and they set off on a course through the countryside around Banbury.
David Davies, president of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, which organised the run, said: "This event truly represents the aims and objectives of this club and is an opportunity for members to come together and become a living museum in action on picturesque country roads."
Course commentator Ian Young said the run was a living reminder of the early days of a once-great British motorcycle industry.
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