On Wednesday 10 July, the Dainese London Store will be throwing open its doors for a special in-store meet and greet with two world-renowned Dainese-supported riders, Guy Martin and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu.

Guy Martin, a motorcycle racer, truck mechanic, and television presenter, is a fan-favourite for his charismatic personality and passion for speed, and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 2021 Superbike World Champion, is known for his extraordinary skill and determination on the track.

Free to attend, fans will have the chance to get autographs, take selfies, and engage in an exclusive Q&A session with the two riders.

Date: Wednesday, 10th July 2024
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Dainese London Store, 56 Commercial St, London E1 6LT
Entry: FREE

Former MotoGP rider and current BMW Motorrad Test Rider Bradley Smith will join the instructor lineup at Mallory Park for an exclusive appearance on the 10th of July. Led by Chief Instructor Taylor Mackenzie, Bradley will instruct alongside a host of British Superbike racers, offering a unique opportunity for riders of all skill levels to learn from some of the best in the industry.

Taylor shared his thoughts on the upcoming event: “I’m thrilled to have Bradley join us at Mallory Park. He joins our array of vastly experienced instructors and once again shows how the BMW Motorrad Performance Academy leads the way with expert instruction and fantastic bikes that riders are able to ride on track. We can’t wait to have him with us.”

The training program has been curated for riders of all abilities, whether novices or experienced track riders, designed to hone rider skills under the expert guidance of professional racers. Participants will have the chance to master advanced techniques during the day, with two group riding sessions and three one to one sessions, with a range of high-performance and track-ready fleet to choose from, including the F 900 R, S 1000 R, and S 1000 RR.

The BMW Motorrad Performance Academy has been designed to deliver high-quality training that not only improves riding capabilities but also ensures a safe and controlled environment for all participants. The academy promises to be an exceptional opportunity for riders looking to elevate their skills or experience on-track riding for the first time.

Book your place here:

www.bmwmotorrad-performanceacademy.com/inventory/mallory-park

This year’s ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’ on Sunday 7th July at Crich Tramway Village will be the seventh event for the partnership with the Vincent HRD Owners Club and with sponsorship from Derwent Waste Management.

The event has already attracted bookings over 350 entries for classic motorcycles, made up of vintage machines to modern machines of the1990’s, all of which must be over 25 years old. 

There are numerous trophies for the best motorcycles and scooters, judged by expert judges, including Best Original, Best British, Best Japanese, Best Italian, Best International, Best Pre-war motorcycles, and Best Scooter.

The ‘Best in Show’ Trophy will, again, be voted for by the visiting public, who are encouraged to browse the whole display before making their selection.

Vincent HRD Owners Club organiser, Jon Lambley said:

“Many of the classic motorcycle owners consider this event to be one of the most important in the year, and we hope that everyone will enjoy this year’s display and vote for their favourite machine.”

Events Manager at Crich Tramway Village, Candi Bell, said:

“We are looking forward to welcoming everyone for another great day for browsing the classic collection of motorcycles, taking vintage tram rides and enjoying live music in the afternoon from Midnight Shift.” For further information visit: www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/classic-motorcycle-day

Bad news first: on one side, Marc Marquez crashes out of the encounter at turn two after having completed only one lap of the sprint race, on the other Alex Marquez finishes eighth following a three-second penalty due to exceeding track limits (and not carrying out the long-lap penalty).
 
Now, the good news: Marc is uninjured after what was after all a high-speed crash, while Alex spent most of the encounter in the top 5 while showing excellent pace. His fourth place on the grid and his brother’s seventh position still bode well for a much more encouraging Sunday. 

8^th - ALEX MARQUEZ #73
“With two laps less, it could have been a whole different result. Joking aside, we struggled a bit towards the end with the rear tyre, but on the other hand we gathered some useful information on the front hard tyre which are important ahead of the full race. Now we need to do some fine tuning and tomorrow we’ll be capable of battling for the top five.”
 
DNF – MARC MARQUEZ #93
“It’s never good to make a mistake and crash. The positive note is that I could have hurt myself and that didn’t happen – and I mean especially this morning at turn seven. Too bad for the race because the feeling with the bike was excellent and now we need to get it back during warm up.”

The British Motor Museum is to open a new, groundbreaking exhibition. ‘From Sketch to Street’ will open to the public on 19 July and will run until April 2025.  This unique feature exhibition explores the art and engineering involved in historic British car design, while inspiring hope for the industry’s future. 

From Sketch to Street will showcase the creative and technical processes behind iconic and innovative vehicles across Britain's motor manufacturing past through five key themes: interior design, exterior design, functional design, materials, and trim. Visitors will be able to unpick the processes and people behind the cars and see how their own design ideas could shape the future.

Highlights of the exhibition include designers’ initial sketches, items on loan from luxury car brands and even a highly anticipated modern clay model.  There will be hands-on interactives, inviting visitors to solve design problems or think about what would matter to them when designing a car. This all comes together to form a memorable opportunity to discover the artistic and engineering visions that bring together beauty and function.

Cat Boxall, Curator at the British Motor Museum said, "We are thrilled to bring this unique and groundbreaking exhibition to the Museum. It will celebrate the rich history of car design and look at the innovative and creative spirit that continues to drive the industry forward. We look forward to seeing what our visitors think as they join us on this fascinating journey and uncover the treasures of this new exhibition.”

Access to the exhibition is included with standard Museum admission tickets. Museum entry is just £43 for a family in advance or £49 on the day, £16 for adults in advance or £19 on the day, £14 for concessions in advance or £17 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return at no extra cost.  To find out more information about the exhibition, please visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/explore/from-sketch-to-street