Mods and Rockers join York Inset Scooter Club ride out

The York Inset Scooter Club hosted its Mods and Rockers run with more than 200 machines on display in the Eye of York for the start.

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The ride out was officially started by The Lord Mayor of York, Martin Rowley, and the York Civic Party, along with Ken Cooke, club president and York’s only surviving veteran of the Normandy D-Day landings of the Second World War.

Club president Ken Cooke and the York Civic Party got the ride underway (Image: Kevin Glenton)

The ride is also known as the John Martin memorial ride to remember a former member who died 16 years ago.

Funds were being raised at the start for the Yorkshire and Scarborough Hospitals Charity, along with £5 donations from riders.

Before the start, committee member Nick Beilby said: “It’s wonderful to see such a good turn out and really appreciated.

Some of the scooters on display in the Eye of York ahead of the John Martin Memorial Ride (Image: Kevin Glenton)

“Staff and supporters from the charity have been here for us to raise funds.

“The charity is of great significance because several of our members had had great need of it.”

Last year’s event raised nearly £1,000.

After leaving York this morning at 10.30am, riders will travel through the Howardian Hills, finishing at The Mended Drum pub in Huby.