1066 Chapter started in 2002 following the founding of our sponsoring dealership, Shaw Harley-Davidson, located at Holmes Hill on the A22 approximately 20 miles north of Eastbourne. 1066 Chapter is one of the world-wide family of Chapters of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.®), and has the distinction of being the only H.O.G.® Chapter to have a number as its name.
The Chapter has grown steadily since 2003 and now has over 300 members who enjoy a wide range of motorcycling and social activities. The Chapter's membership is drawn mainly from East and West Sussex, East Surrey and West Kent, and this territory is informally divided up into 3 areas: West, North and East. Each Thursday every month one area has its own meeting night at a pub in that area, the main Chapter night is held on the remaining Thursday at "The Six Bells", at Chiddingly just off the A22. Our main riding season is from March until October each year, although there are some rideouts during the winter months, mainly Charity runs near Christmas. The majority of our rideouts take place on Sundays and are very well supported. There also trips away to destinations in the UK and abroad. During the year there are usually 3 or 4 social events such as the Christmas Dinner (and pantomime), Halloween Ball, Kick-Off Ball and Summer party. Additionally there are training events such as group riding tuition, and slow riding skills, check rides and so on.
1066 Chapter also has a lively inter-chapter activity programme with its neighbouring Chapters Hogsback, Thames Valley, Oxford and Invicta, and co-operates with these four Chapters to stage the "South Of England Rally" held at the National Shooting Centre at Bisley, Surrey, at the beginning of August each year. This is one of the biggest and most popular events in the UK H.O.G.® calendar.
If you would like to become a member of 1066 Chapter, select 'Join 1066' from the menu. You are welcome to come along to one of our regular meeting nights; you can find details by selecting 'Regular Meets' from the 'Activities & Events' menu option. And of course you will always find a warm welcome at Shaw Harley-Davidson. Click here to visit their web site.
We look forward to welcoming you!
