Category: Events and Shows

1. It’s time to rise and shine for Ben’s Big Breakfast! On World Mental Health Day, 10th October

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 17th Aug 2022

   • Ben’s Big Breakfast returns for 2022, raising vital funds for automotive community
   • Host a breakfast morning at your workplace and bring, bake, make and sell a breakfast spread to raise money
   • Big Breakfast is an opportunity for colleagues to connect and check in with each other

   Following the huge success of last year’s Big Breakfast event, Ben, the automotive industry charity, is bringing the nationwide fundraising initiative back for 2022, aiming to raise even more life-saving donations to support those in the automotive community who are struggling or in crisis.

   The week-long event will kick off on World Mental Health Day, 10th October, the perfect excuse for colleagues to connect over a coffee, catch up over a croissant or bond over a bacon butty.

   Companies are invited to host a Ben’s Big Breakfast event from 10th-16th October and encourage their team, customers, friends and family to bring, bake or make a delicious breakfast spread, selling their goodies to raise money for those in our automotive family who need Ben’s help. Ben will also provide a Ben Bear to those hosting a Big Breakfast to raffle off and boost the fundraising efforts.

   Matt Wigginton, Director of Partnerships, Engagement & Income at Ben, said: “It’s official. The automotive industry loves a breakfast. Over 200 locations took part in last year’s inaugural Ben’s Big Breakfast – an unprecedented amount – so we knew we had to bring it back in 2022 and aim to reach even more automotive businesses!

   “The Big Breakfast is such a simple way to raise funds, but it’s also an important reminder to check in with our colleagues. Having a chat over a cup of coffee in the morning could make such a difference to someone’s day without you even realising it. Often, people are suffering in silence, thinking that nobody has noticed or cares about them. A small gesture like catching up over a cuppa could change that. It could be the first step to them opening up, or reaching out to Ben for help.”

   To find out more about Ben’s Big Breakfast 2022 or to sign up to this year’s event, visit https://ben.org.uk/get-involved/individual-and-corporate-events/ben-s-big-breakfast/

   When any member of our automotive family is struggling or in crisis, we all rally to support them.

2. Tickets on sale NOW for Motorcycle Live 2022

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 11th Aug 2022

   Advanced tickets to the UK’s largest motorcycle show, Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, are available now from motorcyclelive.co.uk - with fantastic savings to be made by purchasing in advance.

   Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from 19-27 November 2022, Motorcycle Live is an annual pilgrimage for many motorcycle enthusiasts, and this year’s show promises to be truly memorable - with over 40 manufacturers already signed up. 

   Whether visitors can already ride, are returning to riding or looking to get on to two wheels for the first time, there are free riding opportunities suitable for all ages.

   The interactive adventure riding area ‘Experience Adventure’, has a record-breaking six manufacturers taking part, so visitors can climb aboard adventure bikes from global brands, and test the bikes capabilities around the purpose-built multi-terrain adventure course.

   Classic and Custom Zones return for 2022 and visitors can see  and meet racing stars, riders, and celebrities on the Black Horse Stage - great news for autograph and selfie hunters. Launched in 2021, the ‘Electric Test Ride Zone’ has been bolstered for 2022 with opportunities to ride more models, from more manufacturers.  

   Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of Motorcycle Live said: “We can’t wait to open doors to the show and welcome back the biking community. The show is already shaping up to be brimming with manufacturers, retailers, interaction and wall-to-wall bikes. As always, it's a great opportunity for biking enthusiasts to see the latest bikes, chat to helpful,  knowledgeable staff, and get a winter biking fix. See you there!”

   Advanced tickets are priced at £22* for adults, £1** for children aged 6-18 and under 5's go free**. Motorcycle parking is free and car parking can be booked for a discounted price of £10 when purchased with tickets in advance. 

   Motorcycle Live 2022 returns to The NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 19 November with doors opening at 10am. See you there! 

   

3. Two Destination Summer Ride-Ins for Members of Indian Motorcycle Riders

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 29th Jul 2022

   Indian Motorcycle has announced two summer destination ride-ins to Baffle Haus and the Super Sausage for members of the brand’s Indian Motorcycle Riders (IMR). The ride-ins offer the opportunity to ride more, explore new roads, meet other Indian Motorcycle owners as well as gain an edge in the Indian Motorcycle Rally national ranking.  

   Indian Motorcycle Riders members interested in participating in these ride-ins should register for free on EventBrite HERE.

   Registration not only ensures entry on the day to the destination venues of Baffle Haus and the Super Sausage, but also entitles attendees to a commemorative gift and a free refreshment voucher on arrival. Once registered, riders can contact their local Indian Motorcycle dealership to find out how to join their local rider’s group as they make their way to the destinations. With fixed capacity at each destination, riders should act fast to ensure they can gain entry to these well-known motorcycle venues on the dates below.

   Riders participating in the Indian Motorcycle Riders Rally should bring the IMR Rally passports to be stamped as these rides can be logged on the rally website for extra miles that count in the national ranking. The IMR Rally challenges owners to visit all 20 UK and Eire dealerships before Nov 30, gaining stamps on their unique Indian Motorcycle Rally Passport, recording their journey mileage with a national ranking to reward the highest number of stages and miles completed.

   Indian Motorcycle Riders Summer Destination Ride-Ins

   Baffle Haus – Saturday 20th August 

   Capacity: 120

   Baffle Haus is a café, event space that opened in March 2021 to be a hub of motorcycle culture realising in reality the Baffle Culture that has drawn so many followers on Instagram since 2016. With SHARE THE RIDE printed on the wall, a mantra they live by, Baffle Haus always strives to provide a warm, inclusive and welcoming place to visit. Stocking today’s best riding gear alongside their selected lifestyle range, grab a brew and try out the most sought after brands in one of the spacious changing rooms.

   Other attractions in the area include – Tintern Abbey, Penderyn distillery, Llandegfedd Reservoir and the famous Black Mountain Pass (A4069) that cuts across the western corner of the Brecon Beacons and passes through Lower and Upper Brynamman.

   www.baffleculture.com/bafflehaus

   Google Maps

   The Cedars, Goytre, Pontypool, United Kingdom, NP4 0AD

   Super Sausage Café – Saturday 10th September

   Capacity: 150

   Situated on the A5 (Watling Street) in Potterspury, Northamptonshire, the Super Sausage is ideally located between Milton Keynes and Towcester and only 10 minutes from the world famous Silverstone race circuit. Now owned and managed by the Murray family who bought the cafe in July 2009, there has been a café on the site for well over 70 years, formally known as the Nelson cafe, which was renamed to the Super Sausage café in the 1970s. 

   Other attractions nearby include the Stoke Bruene canal museum, Towcester racecourse, Bletchley Park, Cosgrove Park , not to mention the fantastic historic towns of Stony Stratford and Towcester.

   Google Maps

   Watling St, A5, Northampton, NN12 7QD

   To find out more about Indian Motorcycle Riders membership, please visit: imrgmember.eu.

   For more information on Indian Motorcycle visit IndianMotorcycle.co.uk and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

4. Indian Motorcycle Rally initiative launched to UK & Eire owners

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 28th Jun 2022

   Indian Motorcycle has launched an initiative aimed at incentivising owners to get out and ride more this summer, with the introduction of the Indian Motorcycle Rally programme.

   With entry available to any existing Indian Motorcycle owner, and as part of the brand’s Indian Motorcycle Riders Group, owners who participate are challenged to visit all 20 UK and Eire dealerships up until Nov 30, gaining stamps on their unique Indian Motorcycle Rally Passport, recording their journey mileage with a national ranking to reward the highest number of stages and miles completed.

   Claire D’auria of Indian Motorcycle UK announced the UK’s inclusion in the programme, commenting, “The Indian Motorcycle Rally programme is running right across Europe, and so we are delighted to offer our UK and Eire customers the chance to participate.

   “Ultimately, it’s an excuse to get out and ride, but it’s a great way for the IMR community to come together and visit different parts of the country. Riders can even get in touch with the local IMRG before their ride to find out about places of interest and great roads along the way.”

   Indian Motorcycle owners interested in participating can register for free on https://indianmotorcyclerally.eu/UK/discover.php, then log each of their journeys after receiving their Indian Motorcycle Rally passport (provided by the local Indian Motorcycle dealer) via a stamp at each dealership visit.

   The Rally is open to owners of all Indian Motorcycle models who are also registered with Indian Motorcycle Riders (IMR) and runs until the 30th November 2022.

5. RE Travel Adventures: travelling the Ducati way

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 15th Jun 2022

   • The Ducati Riding Experience season continues with the offer of three travel formats studied in detail to offer enthusiasts unique experiences aboard Ducati models
   • DesertX Expedition in Sardinia from 7 to 11 September, Multistrada Expedition between Italy and France from 29 September to 4 October and two appointments of the Dream Tour in Tuscany (14-16 October and 18-20 October)
   • Registrations are already open on the dedicated page of the Ducati.com website

   Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 10 June 2022 - Ducati reinvents the format of the organized motorcycle trip by presenting the DRE Travel Adventures programme, a series of proposals studied in detail to intrigue, entertain and excite motorcyclists. This project is further confirmation of the Bologna-based manufacturer's goal of continuing to enrich the lives of enthusiasts through memorable experiences on their bikes.
   
   The first appointment on the calendar is with the "DesertX Expedition" from 7 to 11 September. Five days of adventure on the new DesertX on the beautiful roads of Sardinia in the company of a team of expert guides with whom you can discover all the details of the most highly-awaited Ducati bike of the year and refine your riding technique to enjoy the tour in safety. This experience will lead the participants to discover the splendid landscapes and traditions of Sardinia: an authentic motorcycle trip enriched by relaxing and sharing moments with the rest of the group, such as the boat tour among the most beautiful beaches of the island organized at sunset of the last day.
   
   The "Multistrada Expedition", the format dedicated to the family of travel bikes par excellence within the Ducati range, is scheduled from 29 September to 4 October. The itinerary includes departure from Turin with arrival in France at the Verdon gorges for a route of over 1200 km along which the participants will visit various places of interest also from a cultural point of view, such as the city of Grenoble, Sénanque Abbey, Mont Ventoux and the Col du Galibier. Enthusiasts can choose to enjoy this journey and its breath-taking views riding the Multistrada V4 or the  Multistrada V2, models capable of combining comfort on long road journeys, fun in curves and handling even at low speeds and when manoeuvring, but also equipped with good off-road skills.
   
   As part of the DRE Travel Adventures program, Ducati is once again offering the successful "Dream Tour" format. For 2022 the tour starts from Borgo Panigale with a visit to the Ducati Museum and the production plant. After this visit to the company, the participants will leave for a 3-day trip organized among the landscapes of the Tuscan-Emilian hills (Italy), combining the pleasure of travelling by motorbike with great food and discovering the land. The appointments already scheduled with the Dream Tour are set from 14 to 16 October and from 18 to 20 October.
   
   Registrations to participate in the appointments with DRE Travel Adventures are already open on the  dedicated page of the Ducati.com website. The calendar is constantly being updated with new adventures around the world in coming.