Category: Events and Shows

1. KICKBACK Motorcycle Show: What's On

   Posted on 4:00pm Friday 30th Sep 2016

   Rare Classics and Customised Gems

   Next month on 29-30th October, Olympia London will be hosting the KICKBACK Motorcycle Show. KICKBACK is a platform for young engineers, experienced builders, craftsmen, painters, artists, fabricators of all ages...a blank canvass to express their imagination. There will be around 100 masterpieces from the top draw on display in the Invitational Showcase.

   You will be able to enjoy getting up real close to the bikes and studying the detail of these unique customised machines, classics and specials. You will also be able to enjoy other stuff that's going on, such as The Art Space showing fine works of 'motorcycle art' presented by UAL University of the Arts London (Chelsea). Check out the World's coolest barber at the AONO pop up shop. There'll be vintage biker movies showing and live music (in the background) with 3am and Ronnie Ripple & the Ripchords.

    Have a coffee or a beer, have some lunch. Talk to your mates and colleagues about frame modifications and flat trackers. There's gunna be around 50 decent traders including product launches from the likes of Dickies Motorcycle Outfitters, & Sons, Oily Rag Clothing, Gold Top, Krazy Horse, Luk3 G Clothing and Cabaret Club Clothing...plus some ace builders and dealers including the likes of Stile Italiano, Krazy Horse London, Bieda, BMG with MV Agusta, TTT Motorcycles and Royal Enfield, Jack Lilley Triumph, Rag & Bones Customs, Righteous Brothers, Sinroja and Sinnis Motorcycles...

    

   You can get in on the door for just £10 cash for an adult weekend pass. Or if you fancy saving a few quid you can buy tickets online for just £8.95 where you'll also see kids for a quid deals. Tickets online now at TheCustomShow.com

2. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Manchester 2016

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 25th Sep 2016

   A great turnout for The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Manchester
   
   

   
   
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   Great bikes and lots of very dapper folk @ Youles Triumph Manchester.
   
   

   25th September 2016
   The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

   For one day a year, however, thousands of Distinguished Gentleman (and genteel ladyfolk) in hundreds of cities worldwide press their cravats, starch their tweed and sit astride their classic-styled motorcycles to raise funds for prostate cancer research and awareness. 

   It’s a day all about spreading merriment, while raising awareness of a really important issue, that affects 1 in 8 blokes across the world. The fundraising supports research into Men's Health by bringing together dapper riders of classic machines, cafe racers, bobbers, custom motorcycles, trackers and undefinable two-wheeled creations.

   The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a celebration of the art of being dapper and the style of classic custom motorcycles. What does that mean, you ask? Think: Monocles, jaunty trimmed moustaches, silk vests, crisp shirts and tailored suits. Ride: Café Racers, Bobbers, Flat Trackers, Scramblers and quirky, undefinable two-wheeled machines. The styles of bike should be reflective of classic motorcycle nature. Think 1970's and the decades before them. Do: Bring your finest manners, neatest beards and a sense of fun and adventure.

   Pay: Nothing to ride (entry is free); but please consider helping our charities by getting your friends and family to sponsor your involvement. Or buy a patch, cap or tshirt. Every little bit helps. Dapper for a Cause: Where we’ve come from and where we’re headed. 
   
   In 2014, there was 20,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in 258 cities across 57 countries. 
   In 2015, there was 50,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in over 500 cities across 90 countries; straddle the saddle in the name of men’s health. 
   In 2016, there was over 55,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in over 500 cities across 90 countries; straddle the saddle in the name of men’s health. 

   venue: Thousands of riders in 500+ cities across the globe will ‘join the gentry’ on a ride to raise money for the Prostrate Cancer Foundation. Please note below are UK and Ireland events. Lots more listed on the website and facebook - Manchester event 
   website: www.gentlemansride.com
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3. National Bikesafe Show 2016 at Rockingham. What a fantastic day, and we’ll be back next July.

   Posted on 6:31am Tuesday 13th Sep 2016

   The National Bikesafe Show will return to Rockingham in 2017 (date to be confirmed), however it is likely to be the weekend of 15th/16th July so please put it in your diaries.

   Held this year on Saturday 16th July at the Rockingham Motor Speedway circuit, 5,000 visitors were treated to a wide range of motorcycle activities and family entertainment.

   Visitors enjoyed, on road Police assessed rides, a track experience under the watchful eye of California Superbike School and manufacturers demo rides from BMW, Honda, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha.

   On site “Get On” and Yamaha were busy introducing new riders to the joys of two wheeled motoring and the Kawasaki Off Road experience offered by Lee Dunham got rave reviews from riders completing the five mile off road circuit. The Moto Gymkhana gave everyone a chance to test their machine control over a timed short circuit and demonstrations by “The Skid Bike” proved popular. As ever the Dave Coates stunt show in the Yamaha MT Tour arena was a crowd pleaser with three shows throughout the day.

   In total 644 motorcycle experiences took place on the day, with over 50 Police motorcyclists on hand to deliver the on road rider assessments.

   With over eighty exhibitors on view there was plenty for everybody, offering a wide variety of motorcycle related products to far away adventure holidays and more.

   Blue light emergency services gave public demonstrations on the techniques used by Police to stop an offender’s car using “Boxing” tactics and the Fire service gave a demo of the extraction from crashed vehicles. Police also offered high speed, free rides around the oval circuit in marked patrol cars with a constant queue of eager thrill seekers.

   A good selection of photographs can be seen on The Bike Insurer facebook page courtesy of The Bike Insurer.

4. BMF Scotland Rally - 23rd - 25th September 2016

   Posted on 11:00am Monday 12th Sep 2016

   The 2nd Rally held to replace the Kelso Bikefest Rally. After the success of 2015 Rally, more and better things at the 2016 Rally.    

   Live music on Friday and Saturday night with Alma Fiera and the Signs. Disco by Trog. Ride out on Saturday to East Fortune Airfield home of the National Museum of Flight.

   venue: Stair Arms Hotel, Pathead, Midlothian, Scotland, EH37 5TX. On the A68 south of Dalkeith and Edinburgh.
   price: £14. Price includes a nip of whisky on arrival and a BMF Scotland Rally badge. 
   tel: 07341 730016
   website: www.bmf.co.uk
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5. Motorcycle Live presents... Rhythm of the Road with Nathan Millward

   Posted on 10:00am Thursday 1st Sep 2016

   In the second of six short videos released in the build up to Motorcycle Live 2016, long-distance rider Nathan Millward shares his passion for the open road and explains how his love of motorcycling fuelled a nine-month, 23,000-mile trip through 18 countries on a 105cc postal bike.

   View the video here

   Motorcycle Live 2016 takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 19-27 November. Advance tickets are on sale now, priced at just £19.50 per adult, £12 for Seniors, £1 for 11-16 year olds* and FREE for children aged ten and under (accompanied by a paying adult). There is also a £25 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and a Spada bag worth £29.99**.

   To book, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk