September 2-3, 2016
The Bull City Rumble is a world-renowned vintage motorcycle and scooter rally hosted by Ton Up NC annually on Labor Day Weekend in Durham, NC. Thematically, the event has its roots in the traditional rivalry of Mods vs. Rockers, the sensationalized clash of two youth cultures- scooter riding mods and motorcycle riding rockers, in 1960’s England. The event has evolved from its humble beginnings in a parking lot in 2005 to a multi-venue, multi-day rally drawing thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world.
The hosts, Ton Up NC, are a small not for profit group of enthusiasts with a singular goal: to promote the riding, restoration and racing of vintage motorcycles. 2016 marks Ton Up NC’s 13th anniversary as an organization and marks the 11th edition of the Bull City Rumble. When not organizing events, the members of Ton Up NC compete nationally in vintage dirt and road motorcycle racing.
On Labor Day weekend, 2016 (Sept. 2-3), downtown Durham will again be filled with the sights and sounds of vintage scooters, motorcycles and enthusiasts from all four corners of the globe. The historic Lucky Strike Tobacco Warehouses in Durham’s Brightleaf District serves as the backdrop for the annual bike show on Saturday, September 3 where judges are not necessarily looking for the prettiest and cleanest machines but who are looking for well ridden bikes with personality and craftsmanship. Later, festivities move indoors to the Social for some of the finest burlesque dancers in the South, Rock and Roll music and refreshments.
Make plans to come join us for one of the best two-wheeled events in the South: The Bull City Rumble September 4-5, 2015.
- Vintage British (up to 1979)
- Vintage European (BMW, Guzzi, Ducatti etc. up to 1979)
- Vintage Japanese (up to 1979)
- Vintage American (up to 1979)
- Post Vintage (1980-2000 classic sport bikes etc. vs. cruisers)
- Retro Modern (Modern Bonnie, Guzzi V7 Classic, Kaw w650 etc.)
- Competition (vintage dirt/road race bikes)
- Vintage Scooter/Moped
All entries must run.
THE SCHEDULE:
Fri. September 2
7:00pm-? Rumble Registration Pre-Party
1108 Broad Street, Durham, NC
Sat. September 3
11:00am Motorcycle Breakfast
1:00pm Vintage Motorcycle, Scooter and Cafe Racer Show
1007 W. Main Street, Durham, NC
4:30pm Bike Show Awards and AHRMA Charity Raffle
1007 W. Main Street, Durham, NC
1007 W. Main Street, Durham, NC
WHERE TO STAY:
Days Inn ($51 and up)
3460 Hillsborough Road Durham, NC 27705 (919) 383-1551
3460 Hillsborough Road Durham, NC 27705 (919) 383-1551
Red Roof Inn ($60 and up)
1915 N Pointe Dr Durham, NC 27705 (919) 471-9882
1915 N Pointe Dr Durham, NC 27705 (919) 471-9882
Hilton Garden Inn ($101 and up)
2102 West Main St, Durham, NC 27705 (closest to the Rumble epicenter)
Hampton Inn Suites ($101 and up)
1542 North Gregson Street, Durham, NC 27701 (919) 688-8880
1542 North Gregson Street, Durham, NC 27701 (919) 688-8880
Marriott City Center ($139 and up)
201 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701 (888) 236-2427
201 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701 (888) 236-2427
Homewood Suites by Hilton (from $125)
3600 Mount Moriah Road, Durham, NC 27705 (919) 401-0610
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