Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club
We would like to extend a personal invitation to you to become a member of Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club Limited. The name of the Club is often shortened to DMTC. The club has had an exciting history of involvement in Irish motorcycle sport & touring. Members were involved in setting up the first MCUI-approved Ladies Race at Mondello Park, and continue to compete in & support the Road-Race, Short-Circuit & Enduro Irish championships. Early members were involved in Fingal MCC for their racing activities and formed DMTC as a 'high mileage' Touring club for R+R in 1971.
Touring Events
The Club organised their first Riders Rally (point-to-point rally) on the August Holiday weekend in 1973 and the first 'End of Season' Way West Rally in Easkey, Co Sligo in 1974. These formal events are open to all, monthly events such as runs, meets, weekends are held for members. In 1978 10 Members attended the FIM Rally in Valkenberg, Holland, starting a virtual unbroken link to the present. In 1992 the club hosted the FIM Motocamp in Killarney with 280 participants. In 2001 on our 30th anniversary the DMTC organised the prestigious "56th FIM Rally" in Killarney, Co Kerry for 1,750 visiting motorcyclists with the help of 150 volunteers.
Ethos
DMTC is a members' club and based upon the mutual sharing of individual ideas, talents, concepts and experiences, the knowledge and enjoyment of our sport substantially increases through participation. We are proud to have members living in many places in Ireland and across the waters. Nobody owns the club, but members' liability is limited to €2.00 each
Structure
1) DMTC is a 'Company Limited by Guarantee and without share capital'
2) The club is managed for the members by a Committee of six members (Chairman, Treasurer, Club Secretary, Communications and 2 Event Coordinators) elected by club members in elections at the Annual General Meeting
3) This committee, representative of the general membership, operate according to the M&A and Irish corporate by-laws. All club activities are arranged for and on behalf of Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club Limited. Any & all profits are retained by the club to promote motorcycling.
Download the 2012 Membership Form
The Memorandum & Articles of Association are available from the Company Secretary
Welcome to Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club (DMTC). DMTC was formed in 1971 by a small group of motorcycle enthusiasts from Dublin, whose main aim was to inform members about pure touring, rallies and parties. Today DMTC has around 120 members from all over Ireland. It has always been a multi-make club and members own bikes of all ages, capacities and brands.
Riding in Europe and the USA is a enjoyable challenge enjoyed by many members since 1971 As a club we first attended the FIM Rally in Maastricht, Holland in '79; in '92 hosted 280 participants at a FIM Motocamp, and on our 30th anniversary welcomed 1,750 motorcyclists from 30 countries to the 56th FIM Rally in Killarney. In recent years members have taken part in the Temple St Route 66 Challenge. In 2011, we celebrated 40 years doing what we love 'riding the roads and meeting people'.
The Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club (DMTC)
DMTC was formed in 1971 by a small group of motorcycle enthusiasts from Dublin, Ireland whose main aim was to inform members about pure touring, rallies and parties. Today DMTC has around 120 members from all over Ireland. It has always been a multi-make club and members own bikes of all ages, capacities and brands.
DMTC is a non-profit making organization led by an elected board of six persons, assisted by several other members. We have direct democracy in DMTC. Each member has a vote at the annual meeting. That's why communication between the members and board is important in our organization.
DMTC is a member of MotorCycling Ireland [the Motor-Cycle Union of Ireland (S.C.)] which is a member of Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). DMTC encourage members to join and support riders’ rights organisations, like MAG Ireland which is a member of the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations FEMA). FIM member organisations run motorcycle tourism events across Europe, and both lobby the EU on issues of mobility, transport, road safety and public transport in the European Commission & Parliament.
DMTC members try to run at least one members event per month and a Club Christmas Party and Charity Run. Touring groups attend FIM rallies. The Club run two rallies each year – the Riders Rally and the Way West Rally.
DMTC membership includes a lot of benefits: monthly meetings in Shankill where members plan club activities with information about ride outs, weekends, rallies, advice for travelling, assistance if your motorcycle breaks down, discounts and lots of other things. Email/SMS reminders. Membership with DMTC costs €25 per year for one person & €40 for couples, one bike (2012).
If you want to apply for membership you can do it here on the web-site. Or contact our Membership Secretary where you will get a membership application: Teddy Larkin, Newcastle Lane, Newbawn, Co. Wexford; Phone: 087 2856747 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Pay by cheque, cash or via PayPal at the same time as you send the membership application on Internet or via mail.
Our ultimate goal is to serve and help our members in all possible ways. Our vision is to become Ireland’s leading non-profit motorcycle club. Our mission is to achieve a safe road environment without worries for motorcyclists.
The FIM Touring events are a good introduction to continental touring. They follow a set pattern of 3 day/4 night with entertainment, local tours, food and camping/accommodation. Great to network with motorcyclists from up to 30 nationalities. Part of the fun is the ride to and from the venue. There are two events club members regularly support. Sometimes DMTC members will ride together there and/or back if we agree on common dates, routes, etc. Ask at a club meeting or email Dave This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.