Join our 11-25 July 2019 Route 66 Original tour and get a FREE pre-tour night in Chicago and a FREE day's motorcycle hire! We can escort you up to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee or you can take your own ride in the Chicago area.

Come with Orange & Black on a ride that will take you across a slice of America like no other! Follow the route of the early motorists of the 1920s and 30s where every mile is steeped in automotive history. Experience the genesis of popular culture and enjoy breathtaking scenery along the way. If you've still not planned your 2019 ride this could be for you! 

Orange & Black...... for your ride of a lifetime, every time!

YOUTH CLUB, Museum of Youth Culture are looking to tell the story of UK youth culture from the '50s Teds to the present day, and need your photographs, ephemera and stories to help build the most accurate picture of what it was and what it is like to be young in Britain.

Whether you have one photograph or a whole archive, bring them along to the Scooter Day at the Ace Cafe on Sunday March 31st, from 12pm-5pm. They will scan your photographs while you wait and you will walk away with a high-res digital copy and become a historic part of the Museum of Youth Culture.
 
YOUTH CLUB is a Heritage Funded non-profit organisation working to preserve, share and celebrate youth and subculture history, working towards opening the Museum of Youth Culture.
 
Youth Club Archive

Scooter Sunday 31st March at the Ace

Some 11 of the talented young racing drivers who passed their IAM RoadSmart advanced driving tests at the charity’s #FormulaDriveSmart event late last year have announced their motorsport programmes for 2019; many having graduated to new teams and exciting new series.

The drivers, all between the ages of 18 and 24, are part of the British Racing Drivers’ Club’s (BRDC) Rising Stars and SuperStars programmes, which supports the brightest young racing talent in the UK today.

At the end of last year the racers all took part in #FormulaDriveSmart, a two-day programme run by IAM RoadSmart and the BRDC at Silverstone circuit, where they were trained in the IAM RoadSmart advanced course to full test standards. At the end of the course they all passed their advanced driving test with flying colours.

The purpose of #FormulaDriveSmart was to demonstrate to young men under 25 years old (the biggest at-risk group sector on the roads; contemporaries to the professionals taking part in the exercise) that advanced driving was not only relevant to them, it could also be fun and could save a life one day.

Now the racers are not only taking their advanced skills only onto the public roads, but also onto the race track too for the new season.

Mike Quinton, IAM RoadSmart Chief Executive Officer, said: “The drivers did themselves proud in all passing their advanced tests. They all said how what they learned will not only help them drive safer and smarter on public roads, but also help their skills, planning and anticipation on the track too.

“Everyone at IAM RoadSmart wishes them the best of luck in their 2019 racing programmes. We look forward to them bringing home the silverware!”

This is what our new advanced drivers have planned for 2019:

Jordan Albert (Silverstone, Northamptonshire): McLaren GT reserve driver

Max Coates (Richmond, N Yorkshire): Renault UK Clio Cup with Team HARD

James Dorlin (Barnsley, S Yorkshire): British GT Championship with Tolman Motorsport in the McLaren 570S GT4

Raoul Hyman (Ealing, London): FIA Formula 3 Championship with Sauber Junior Team

Stuart Middleton (Ashington, Northumberland): European Lamborghini Super Trofeo Championship with Bonaldi Motorsport

Jack Mitchell (West Kingsdown, Kent): British GT Championship with Century Racing in the BMW M6 GT3

Sandy Mitchell (Forfar, Angus): Blancpain GT Series with Barwell Motorsport; Lamborghini Super Trofeo Championship with Wayne Taylor Racing

Seb Morris (Porthmadog, Gwynedd): Blancpain GT Series with Team Parker Racing; British GT Series with JRM; Spa 24 Hours, all with Bentley

Toby Sowery (Melbourn, Northamptonshire): Indy Lights debut with BN Racing

Bobby Thompson (Hornchurch, Essex): British Touring Car championship with Team HARD in the Volkswagen Passat

William Tregurtha (Milton Keynes, Bucks): VLN Endurance Championship in Germany with Walkenhorst Motorsport BMW plus Nurburgring 24-hour race.

Come and join in the cafe’s forthcoming annual Overland & Adventure Bike Day 9am to 5pm on Sunday 24th March.

An all-day affair, it will include a host of intrepid travellers, amongst whom will be Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes who, on the 21st October 2017, set off from the cafe and successfully circumnavigated the globe on a scooter with a sidecar, “As Seen from The Sidecar”, to raise awareness of various human rights abuses around the globe. The route from London’s North Circular Road took the guys through over 35 countries, 5 continents and clocked up an epic 34,000 miles!

 Stands and displays include Globe Busters (who depart the Ace early morning on 20.4.19 on their way to Ace Cafe Beijing!),The Trail Riders Fellowship, Shippio and Overland Magazine, with more yet to be confirmed.

Special guests invited include the renowned travel authors Sam Manicom, Derek Mansfield and Austin Vince, amongst others, who will be delighted to share their tips and advice.

There are also prizes up for grabs, courtesy of those attending the day. Spend £5 or more over the counter at the cafe from 9am to receive a raffle ticket.
Draw to be held at 3pm  

With over 100 trade exhibitors and 750 + motorcycles on show, including the world’s leading bike manufacturers, this really is the North of England’s premier event whatever type of bike you ride. From the latest models to restored classics, dirt bikes and tourers, to full blown race machines, there’s something for everyone at the Manchester Bike Show

2019 Models from the Major Manufacturers
Come along to see a showcase of 2018 models from major manufacturers including Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, Triumph, Ducati, AJS, Royal Enfield and KTM.

Over 750 Bikes on Display
The Northern Classic Bike Show is a major part of the show featuring a stunning display of over 750 modern, racing, classic, custom, off road and street fighter machines from clubs and private individuals.

Retail Village
Over 100 trade exhibitors create an unrivalled retail village selling leathers, helmets, accessories, parts, services and more. Everything you need to keep your bike where it should be, on the road.

Entertainment
With thrilling stunt shows from Steve “stuntman” Colley, live music from The Delray Rockets and Howlin Matt plus DJs and a concours competitions, the Manchester Bike Show is a biker’s paradise and not to be missed.

Tickets are on sale and are valid for entry on one day only, on the day of your choice, there’s no need to specify which day when booking.

Advance purchase prices:
Adult: £15.00
OAP: £12.00
Child (aged 5-14 years): £5.00
Child (under 5 years): Free
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £35.00

On the door prices:
Adult: £18.00
OAP: £15.00
Child (aged 5-14 years): £5.00
Child (under 5 years): Free
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £40.00

www.manchesterbikeshow.com