Category: Events and Shows

1. KICKBACK Custom + Retro Bike Show

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 27th Mar 2021

   Over 100 stunning customs will be on display...
   
   On Sunday 23rd May the beautiful regency Town Hall in Cheltenham will be packed full of top drawer custom and retro bikes from all over the UK. 
   This is a great opportunity for some of the UK's finest bike builders to show us what they have been building in their sheds over lockdown. It's also a fabulous chance for visitors to jump on their bikes and blast through the Cotswolds into Cheltenham for a great day out with their mates.

   The whole show takes place inside and around the wonderful Town Hall and the stunning Imperial Gardens, there is a licensed bar and cafe inside the Hall and outside in the gardens!

   Due to Covid protocols we can only have half capacity in the hall at any one time so we have introduced a morning session and an afternoon session. It's an all ticket event with limited numbers.

   To buy your tickets please visit http://www.ticketsource.co.uk and just enter kickback in search button.

   KICKBACK: The UK's Custom + Retro Bike Show is at the Town Hall in Cheltenham GL50 1NQ on Sunday 23rd May. Open from 10am - 1.30pm and 1.30pm - 5pm.

    

2. Prescott Bike Festival 2021 postponed

   Posted on 10:00am Tuesday 16th Mar 2021

   Prescott Bike Festival

   It with a heavy heart that the organisers of the Prescott Bike Festival announce today that this year’s Festival won’t go ahead and has been rescheduled to June 25^th / 26^th 2022. All ticket holders, including those who rolled over from the 2020 event, will be contacted directly.

   Gordon Downie, Festival Organiser said, “Who would have thought that we’d still be in the grip of the pandemic a year on but here we are again. We’ve again been faced with the difficult decision on doing what’s best for you and the charity. It’s with a heavy heart, but we’re postponing the 2021 event to 2022.  I guess we can all see the light at the end of the tunnel but realistically that’s not going to be at the end of June and we just can’t take the risk, for all our sakes.”

   The Bike Fest website is currently not taking bookings for 2022 and will be back, fully operational, later in the year.

   We’re all aware that the Festival is an important date in the Blood Bike fund raising calendar but until better times, Gordon and his team wish all their supporters well, to keep safe and give a wave when they pass a Blood Bike on the road.

   Gordon

   Gordon Downie, Event Organiser

   

    

3. Thrilled to announce KICKBACK is back!

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 5th Mar 2021

   We are delighted to tell you that the KICKBACK Custom + Retro Bike Show will take place once again at the wonderful Town Hall in Cheltenham.

   On Sunday 23rd May the beautiful regency Town Hall will be packed full of top drawer custom and retro bikes from all over the UK. This is a great opportunity for some of the UK's finest bike builders to show us what they have been building in their sheds over lockdown. It's also a fabulous chance for visitors to jump on their bikes and blast through the Cotswolds into Cheltenham for a great day out with their mates.
   
   The whole show takes place inside and around the wonderful Town Hall and the stunning Imperial Gardens, there is a licensed bar and cafe inside the Hall and outside in the gardens!

   Due to Covid protocols we can only have half capacity in the hall at any one time so we have introduced a morning session and an afternoon session. It's an all ticket event with limited numbers.

   See here for tickets

   
   

4. Prescott Bike Fest 2021 and Kickback to return to Cheltenham in June

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 15th Feb 2021

   Motorcyclists in the Gloucestershire region will be delighted to hear that the Prescott Bike Festival is scheduled to return to the county in June. The event, which is designed to raise precious funds for the National Association of Blood Bikes and the Severn Freewheelers, is an opportunity for enthusiasts to ride their bike up the iconic Prescott Hill Climb and engage with some of the nation’s biggest motorbike racing icons and celebrities. 

   The return of Prescott Bike Festival is much needed for the local economy as it has long been one of the most important events on Cheltenham's annual calendar. Of course, the Cheltenham Festival remains the number-one event in town each year, bringing a veritable World Cup of jump racing to Gloucestershire. 

   Unlike the Cheltenham Festival, which is held over four days, this year’s Prescott Bike Festival is a weekend show. The event begins with the special Preview Day on Saturday 26th June. Although there is no action on the track during the Saturday, there is plenty to see and do in the Paddock. The Paddock Specials see the festival’s invited guests rock up with their iconic motorcycles, bringing from of the most fascinating models to the show, including one-off factory specials, illustrious road and race models and even jet-powered examples to wow the crowds.  

   Sunday the funday

   Sunday is considered the Main Show Day by the event’s organisers. It’s when visitors can catch a glimpse of some raw track action. The event is also partnered with Kickback, the National Custom Show, which plays a major part in the overall festival. On Sunday, Kickback stages its National Custom Championships right here at Prescott Bike Festival. 80 finalists will arrive to compete to become the number-one custom bike builder. There are multiple categories for builders to enter, including Young Builder, Modified Sportsbike, Modified Triumph and Freestyle groups, as well as the prestigious outright Best in Show.

   Kickback’s National Custom Championships will be judged by an exclusive panel of experts, spanning professional custom bike builders, as well as custom bike magazine editors. This year’s guest judge will be Steve Parrish, the former professional motorcycle and truck racer turned commentator. All trophies and awards will be announced during the Main Show Day on Sunday. The National Custom Championships and Kickback also entices dozens of high-quality exhibitors to the event too. In fact, there’s over 100 exhibitions to check out during the weekend.

   Something for everyone

   There’s something for everyone at the Prescott Bike Festival, with a family zone also designed to keep youngsters entertained with rides and attractions, all designed to inspire the next generation of motorcycling enthusiasts – along with a healthy dose of ice cream.

   If you purchase a ticket to this year’s festival, the good news is that the National Motorcycle Museum will automatically grant you a 50% discount on your next visit to Bickenhill, Solihull, which contains the world’s biggest collection of iconic British motorcycles – over 850 to be precise.

   The festival’s organisers are offering advance purchase tickets for both single day and weekend passes at significant discounts. Advance weekend tickets are available for just £22 compared with £28 on the day. Meanwhile advance Saturday and Sunday tickets can be purchased for just £8 and £15 respectively. All under-16s can enter the festival for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

   If you’ve always fancied running the Prescott Hill, now is your chance. You can also buy advance weekend tickets to run the hill for £49 or £39 for the Sunday only.

    

    

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5. NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM “LIVE” OPEN DAY-SAT 30/10/21

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 12th Feb 2021

   After the cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid-19, Saturday 30/10/21 will see the museum return to hosting our 7th annual free open day when everyone will be invited to visit the museum collection free of charge. Now one of the largest events in the biking calendar, there will also be a host of other free attractions including Henry Cole and Friends live on stage!

   Museum Live 2021 Timetable: To assist visitors, everyone arriving on site will be given a free timetable with a full list & timings of all the day’s exciting, free, events.

   Free Museum Entry: Everyone is invited to visit the museum collection, free-of-charge.

   Indoor Autojumble & Trade Area: The event will feature a large indoor autojumble and trade area held within the warm & dry surroundings of the museum. For details of how to book a 2m pitch for just £100.00 (ex VAT) with electric hook up (if required) charged at £25.00, contact Dan Powell by e-mail [email protected]

   The event will also feature trade stands & displays from many well-known names from the wonderful world of motorcycling!

   The museum shop will be open throughout the event selling a huge range of classic motorcycling books, clothing & memorabilia.

   Meet The Experts:

   In attendance will be some of the museum’s specialist suppliers & craftsmen, (including our own restoration team) as well as other classic motorcycling experts who will be available to chat and answer questions.

   Henry Cole And Friends Live On Stage:

   TT legend & TV presenter STEVE PLATER will host two special free to enter HENRY COLE AND FRIENDS stage shows at 11.00am & 2.00pm.

   Held on the stage in the museum’s magnificent Britannia suite, these now legendary free 1 hour chat shows will feature TVs Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove, as well as whole host of motorcycling personalities from the past & present.

   The celebrities joining Henry on stage will be announced in the coming months. Watch this space!

   All our guest stars will also be making personal appearances to sign your favorite memorabilia in addition to some special book/memorabilia signing sessions.

   LIVE “Start Up” Feature Presented By The Brackley Festival of Motorcycling:

   See & HEAR some of the most famous race machines in the world started up on our LIVE Start-Up Stage, situated in our Britannia Suite. Bikes old and new will include some of the museum’s famous racing inventory as well as ex-Moto GP bikes courtesy of the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling & Phil Morris Racing.

   Food Court & Bar:

   Fantastic catering provided by the museum’s chefs will be available in our Premier Suite food court & bar area.

   The museum restaurant will also be open as normal serving a wide variety of hot meals and snacks from breakfast time onwards.

   The Draw For The Best Classic Motorcycle Raffle Prize In The World:

   Our summer 2021 raffle to win an amazing classic motorcycle will be drawn by Henry Cole live on stage during the afternoon of the event on 30/10/21.

   Parking:

   Car parking for the event is just £10 per car with motorcycle parking absolutely free.

   Covid-19:

   Like the rest of the UK, we are hoping that normality will have resumed by the date of our event. Any Government guidance which is applicable at the time will be followed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors and museum staff.

   For further details and updates on Museum Live 2021 see www.thenmm.co.uk