As promised, an evening With Ian Hutchinson will take place on Friday 31st January 2014 @ Colin Appleyard in Leeds

One of our most hotly anticipated events returns. In the hot seat is multi TT and recent Macau GP winner, Ian Hutchinson. Ian was due to attend our Evening With back in 2012 but was rushed to hospital following a second break to his leg. The injuries threatened to end his career, but he has just completing one of the most successful comebacks racing fans have seen in recent history by winning the Macau GP. We are honoured to have him join us to share his amazing story - make sure you don't miss this opportunity!

As usual we'll be putting on a bit of food & drink and will also have a few goodies to give away plus some special one night only offers! Doors will be open from 6pm onwards & we'll aim to get things underway at 7pm. Sounds like a pretty good Friday night to us so why not come along and bring a friend? But don't forget to register! We look forward to seeing you there.

Places are LIMITED and as we've had full houses every year so far so we'd suggest you register immediately to avoid disappointment (full details below).

To register your place(s)* please contact Karen Halifax:
Email | Call/Text: 07855 807342

www.colinappleyard.com

Less than three months to this year's Bike Fest, we're getting very excited for what promises to be our biggest and best yet.

Some highlights:

•Run the Hill, Saturday Night Party & Camping sold out
•Happy Hour is full
•Over 25 new exhibitors
•20% discount when you book tickets online
•Our best line up of motorcycles ever
•Lots of general admission tickets left

We've got lots to see and do - Race bikes, classic bikes, vintage bikes, new bikes, electric bikes, side cars, 3 wheelers, streamliners, Bugattis and a hovercraft, Climbing wall, go karts, have a go zone, jam sessions, Darth Vadar, kids rides, live music and dancing, great food, trade stands, manufacturers, motorcycle clubs, passenger rides, celebrities, stunt shows, trials competition, track action, no queues, lovely toilets and of course - all raising funds for the Blood Bike charities.

www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

Saturday 18th January
7pm - 11pm

Enjoy the cafe's free to attend Motown Special with DJ Little Diane, from 7pm - 11pm on Saturday 18th January and be in with a chance to win a copy of the new, limited edition, 16 track 12" collectors LP from Vee-Tone Records, "Motown Rhythm & Blues 59 - 62".

Gathered together on this stunning, deluxe piece of vinyl, are 16 slices of raucous Rhythm & Blues that showcase the foundations of what went on to become the "Motown Sound". Compiled by Mark Lamarr, this collection covers the period between 1959 and 1962 and features 45's originally released on Motown and sister labels Tamla, Miracle and MEL-O-DY.

Also up for grabs and as it's a winters night are two Ace woollen hats!

Spend £5 or more over the counter from 6pm and receive a raffle ticket.

Draw to be held at 10pm.

www.veetonerecords.com

www.ace-cafe-london.com

It was a dream come true for Brandon Carter as he was whisked off for a ride on a Harley Davidson.

Hundreds of bikers and pillion riders turned out in support of the 26-year-old. Mr Carter from Colley Gate has been diagnosed with terminal cancer but wanted to fulfil his wish of taking to the seat of his dream bike.

Organisers had originally planned a small gathering but as word started to spread, more and more people wanted to join in and help raise money. And on Sunday 12th January 2014, around 400 bikes descended on Streetbike in Halesowen to set out on a ride to Quatt Cafe near Bridgnorth.

The group which included several marshals set off at about 11am with police stopping the traffic to allow them to leave the site. They travelled to Stourbridge and then on to Enville and Six Ashes before arriving just outside Bridgnorth. Mr Carter, who was diagnosed with a melanoma in November, said he was ‘shocked’ by the huge turnout.

“It was a surprise. I wasn’t expecting so many people. “I’m a big fan of Harleys from watching films” he added. 

His uncle David Brenton said he was ‘bowled over’ by the turnout. “The number of bikes there was unbelievable. I am so grateful from the bottom of my heart. This is exactly what Brandon needs and hopefully will give him a bit of a lift.”

One of the organisers, Stewart Boggild, 26, from Bridgnorth Bikers, said: “This is what bikers do. We are a family. We like to support each other. When word got out on Facebook about the event, we couldn’t believe the reaction. Before we knew it we had almost 280 people sign up. I’m the same age as Brandon and it was important for me to get involved because of what he’s going through,” he added.

Streetbike director Gary Marshall said he was ‘delighted’ to support the event. “I don’t think bikers always get enough credit. It is a real community and an event like this shows how people pull together. I was very happy to be involved.”

Collections were held at the event to raise money for Brandon and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Article supplied by Express & Star

This vibrant event from Overlander’s website Horizons Unlimited will be in its 14th year in 2014, making it the longest running overlanding event in the UK.

It’s all happening between June 19th and 22nd at the new venue – the Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel DE74 2RN. The intention of the event is to inspire, to inform and to connect overland travellers. Got travel questions? This is the place to find the answers – frequently from people who have been there and done.

The 4-day event will see over 150 sessions of presentations and demonstrations, authors and film makers, and competitions. In addition to all the activities, specialist overlanding companies will be on site to display and talk through the kit that they have designed, manufactured or sourced specifically with overlander in mind. Overland travel related clubs, magazines and forums are also made very welcome.

The buzzy but laid back atmosphere is pretty much unique to the adventure traveller and though many of the attendees are experienced overlanders, newcomers will experience no airs and graces. The buzz of the event comes just as much from the activities and fantastic presentations, as from the sight of friends meeting up for the first time since the road, or new friends being made. It comes from the happily exchanged advice and tips of the road, to the real ale and the excellent food that’s on offer from the hotel at tremendously good value. You’ll even find a small mini market on the campsite.

Please be aware that this isn’t a day visitor event. That would defeat the object of the event and scupper the amazing atmosphere.

For the full details just go here

The HUBB UK - Inspiring, Informing and Connecting Overland Adventure Travellers

www.horizonsunlimited.com