Triumph invites its off-road customers and four lucky competition winners to ride with Ricky Carmichael, Ivan Cervantes and a host of Triumph Racing athletes at the exclusive RIDE WITH LEGENDS off-road event.

Triumph Motorcycles is proud to announce RIDE WITH LEGENDS, an exclusive Triumph off-road owner experience taking place at Moto101 on Thursday 3rd September 2026. The event brings together the stars of Triumph off-road racing and Triumph owners from across the UK for a unique experrience dedicated to the growing Triumph off-road community.

The event is open to owners of the Triumph TF 250-X, TF 450-X, TF 250-E and TF 450-E, as well as 4 non-Triumph owners who have the opportunity to win a ride at the event!

For Triumph owners, attendance is free of charge as a thank you for loyal custom, but pre-event registration is required through the Owners registration form. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For those who are not yet Triumph owners, there’s a chance to win a place and experience the Triumph off-road community first-hand using the Competition form. This is also completely free of charge, but places are limited to four. The competition closes on 23 August 2026.

Unique celebration of Triumph off-road family

RIDE WITH LEGENDS has been created to reward and celebrate Triumph customers through an unforgettable experience centred around riding, community, and access to some of the biggest names in off-road motorcycling.

The event will be held at the Moto101 motocross track in Grantham, where attendees will have the opportunity to ride their own Triumph off-road motorcycles alongside fellow Triumph owners while sharing the experience with Triumph Racing athletes Ricky Carmichael, Ivan Cervantes, Tommy Searle and Dirt Store Triumph Racing.

Widely regarded as the GOAT of motocross, Ricky Carmichael worked with Triumph to develop the 450cc motocross bike, including developing his own official replica, the TF 450-RC which features RC’s handpicked specs and signature components.

Carmichael will appear alongside Triumph’s test rider, global Triumph ambassador and five-time Enduro World Champion Ivan Cervantes, as well as riders from the Dirt Store Racing Team, including Tommy Searle, Ben Watson, Billy Askew, Rich Ely, Sam Davies, Dylan Woodcock, and Eddie Jay Wade.

More than just a ride day, the event has been designed to bring the Triumph off-road community together, creating opportunities for owners to connect, share experiences and celebrate their passion for off-road riding together with the sport's most recognised and respected riders. There will be chances to meet the star athletes, enjoy the Triumph hospitality, take part in fun challenges, and make memories that money can’t buy.

The event reflects Triumph's ongoing commitment to building a strong and engaged off-road community while creating memorable experiences for riders both on and off the track.

Whether attendees are long-standing Triumph owners, new members of the Triumph off-road family, or supported riders representing dealerships across the UK, RIDE WITH LEGENDS promises an unforgettable day dedicated to riding, camaraderie and the shared passion for off-road motorcycling.

For full event details and registration forms, please visit: https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/discover/experience/events/ride-with-legends-tour

From September 17–20, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, will host the 5th Italian Bike Week, the late-season motorcycle festival born from the experience of Biker Fest International. The event celebrates the Adventure and Off-Road spirit of motorcycling while staying true to its deepest roots: the world of Custom motorcycles.

Once again, the Custom Bike Show will be one of the event's main attractions, reaffirming its status as a premier showcase for professional builders and passionate enthusiasts alike. The show is part of the Italian Motorcycle Championship (IMC) and is recognized as an official round of the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Following the success of its 2025 debut, the ARTigliate Custom Contest also returns, dedicated to off-road-inspired custom builds based on Adventure, Scrambler, Tracker and Classic Enduro motorcycles.

We would be honored to welcome you as one of this year's exhibitors with one or more of your creations. Thanks to the vision of professional builders and talented enthusiasts, the show will once again become an outstanding showcase of Custom culture, where craftsmanship, style and personality come together in unique motorcycles capable of telling their story before the engine even starts. Along with the international exposure offered by the event, winners will receive a wide range of prizes provided by our official partners.

Entry to the Custom Bike Show is free and open to everyone. Simply download the registration form from the dedicated webpage and email the completed form to [email protected].

Italian Bike Week 2026 continues to be the place where ideas, talent and passion come together. We look forward to welcoming you to Lignano Sabbiadoro.

Automotive charity, Ben, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and four new Trustees as it enters an exciting new chapter in its ambition to transform the future of health and wellbeing across the automotive industry.

The appointments come as Ben embarks on developing its long-term vision to help create an industry where everyone can access the support they need to thrive. Additionally, where health and wellbeing become a shared responsibility across employers, colleagues and the wider automotive community.

With an ambitious road to 2030 where the charity is seeking to significantly increase its reach and support thousands more people, Ben will evolve its services, expand industry partnerships and develop new ways to improve wellbeing at every stage of people's lives and careers. The new Board appointments will play a key role in helping shape this future, bringing fresh thinking, strategic insight and extensive leadership experience from across the automotive, charity, public and commercial sectors.

Jonathan Hewett has been appointed as Chair of Ben, alongside new Trustees Darren Edwards, Georgina Hoare, Damian Oton and Pia Wilkes CBE.

Will Dalton has served as Interim Chair since March, providing strong leadership and continuity throughout the recruitment process. Ben thanks Will for his outstanding contribution during this period and is pleased that he will continue to serve on the Board as a Trustee.

Jonathan Hewett is Chief Executive of Thatcham Research, the UK's only automotive risk intelligence organisation. He brings extensive leadership experience across financial services, insurance, retail and technology, together with a strong track record in strategy, innovation and organisational development. Through his work at Thatcham Research, he has helped guide the automotive, insurance and repair sectors through a period of rapid technological change. Jonathan is also a Trustee of the National Motor Museum and, having grown up in a motor trade family, has a lifelong connection to the automotive industry and a deep commitment to the people who work within it.

Joining Jonathan on the Board is Darren Edwards, former Chief Executive Officer of Sytner Group, who brings more than 40 years of automotive leadership experience. Throughout his career, Darren has been a passionate advocate for colleague wellbeing and a long-standing supporter of Ben, including establishing a major fundraising initiative at Sytner. His expertise spans strategy, governance, leadership, technology, marketing and customer experience.

Georgina Hoare, Chief Executive of the PDA Society, joins the Board with extensive experience across the charity, health and social care sectors at senior leadership and board level. A qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist, organisational consultant and coach, she brings expertise in mental health, safeguarding, organisational development and charity governance, alongside a strong commitment to improving psychological health and wellbeing outcomes.

Damian Oton, Chief Commercial Officer at Motability Operations, brings more than three decades of automotive experience and expertise in commercial strategy, operational leadership, governance, transformation and partnership development.

Pia Wilkes CBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), is a qualified engineer with over 30 years' experience across the automotive sector. Having held senior leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, Pia is also a recognised advocate for diversity, inclusion and neurodiversity, bringing invaluable insight to Ben's future ambitions.

Rachel Clift, CEO of Ben, said: “These appointments mark an exciting moment in Ben's journey. We have bold ambitions, not only to reach thousands more people with life-changing and lifesaving support, but to help shape a future where health and wellbeing are embedded at the heart of the automotive industry.

“The challenges facing our industry continue to evolve and so must we. Together with our new Chair and Trustees, we have an incredible opportunity to reimagine how wellbeing is understood, delivered and championed across the automotive community. Their experience, insight and passion will help us inspire new thinking, build stronger partnerships and create lasting impact for generations to come.”

Jonathan Hewett, Chair of Ben, said: “It is a privilege to join Ben at such a pivotal moment. The charity has an ambitious vision for the future and an increasingly important role to play in helping shape a healthier, more resilient automotive industry.

“I look forward to working with my fellow Trustees, Rachel and the senior leadership team to help turn that vision into reality - growing Ben's reach, driving innovation and ensuring even more people can access the support they need throughout their lives and careers.”

For more information about our Board of Trustees, visit: www.ben.org.uk/board.