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Category: Events and Shows

  1. National Bikesafe Show 2016 at Rockingham. What a fantastic day, and we’ll be back next July.

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    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.

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

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    The 2nd Rally held to replace the Kelso Bikefest Rally. After the success of 2015 Rally, more and better things at the 2016 Rally.    BMF Scotland 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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    e-mail: [email protected]

  3. Motorcycle Live presents... Rhythm of the Road with Nathan Millward

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    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

  4. BMF Scotland Rally, pimp your tank, win tickets to Dubs of Anarchy, Biker friendly pubs to stay at and more...‏

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    THE BIKER GUIDE® - Packed with Biker Friendly Accommodation, Camping, Clothing, free to enter Competitions, Meeting places & Cafes, News, Parts & Accessories, Pubs, Rallies, Ride-outs, Shows, Touring, What's On and much, much more... 

    3d-tankpads direct, Tank Pad Protector Stickers, reflective wheel rim tapes

    Do you have a great photo that you would like to see on the front cover of THE BIKER GUIDE booklet?

    We are preparing for the next issue of our VERY popular booklet, here @ THE BIKER GUIDE, which we distribute for free throughout the year at various events, cafes, meeting places and also via the website...

    So we are asking the visitors of the website and readers of the booklet - Do you have a great picture that you have taken on your motorcycle that you would like to see on the front cover and of course your name in 1,000's of booklets?
    If so, please send to [email protected] letting us know when and where it was taken, along with your full name.

    Of course for any images we include you will be sent a copy of the booklet.

    'Best information mag around for Bikers' - Oggy Dave.

    Stormin the Castle 2016

    The Bull, Biker Friendly, Barton le Clay, Bedfordshire Tayside Hotel, Bikers welcome, Stanley, Perthshire BMF Scotland Rally

    A great pub in Bedfordshire... ideal to head to for good food, drink, entertainment and even to stay over!

    Motorcyclists are very welcome at this beautiful free-house village pub and hotel, situated in Barton-le-Clay.

    modern twist to a traditional Pub, (no tv’s, pool tables and fruit machines) The Bull offers a range of traditional English food to suit your taste and pocket.

     

    Popular with locals and travellers alike and a good base for exploring the surrounding area, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and great hospitality.

    Local attractions include Bletchley Park, the Shuttleworth Collection, Castle Ashby, Whipsnade Zoo and Silverstone.

    Enjoy all-day breakfast, various burgers and steaks, pie of the day, specials, a la carte and a Sunday Carvery with a choice of succulent hand carved roast meats.

    Stay over in comfortable and modern en-suite rooms and enjoy the food and beverages of The Bull without having to get geared up and head out in search of sustenance!

    A function room for meeting or groups of up to 100 people and various entertainment includes an Acoustic Lounge, Live Music, Comedy and Quiz Nights.

    Free Wi-Fi. Private parking, with CCTV and security systems.

    www.thebullbarton.com

    A great destination for the motorcyclist - the Tayside Hotel in Perthshire ...

    Centrally located just of the A9, next to the River Tay in the village of Stanley. 

    Close to Perth and the towns of Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and Killin, the famous Speyside region with its many renowned distilleries and onwards to Stirling, Inverness, Glencoe.

    A family run hotel, offering quality home cooking and comfortable accommodation in 14 bedrooms, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and genuine warm hospitality.

    After a days exploring return to enjoy a varied menu using the highest quality local produce, sourced from some of Scotland's best known suppliers. Bar lunches, suppers, formal dinners and Sunday lunch are served.

    The Fishermans Bar is the hub of the Hotel and it is here that visitors, fishers, shooters and golfers alike discuss the successes of the day while enjoying a pint of ale or a choice of around 30 single malts from across Scotland!

    An ideal location for an overnight stop or as a base to explore the area. Free Wi-Fi. Drying room and Motorcycle washing facilities. Private parking.

     

     

    www.taysidehotel.co.uk

    BMF Scotland Rally
    23rd - 25th September

    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.

    The 2nd Rally held to replace the Kelso Bikefest Rally.

    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.

    www.bmf.co.uk

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    For further information, contact Tom at [email protected]

         

    WIN stuff - free to enter!

    Tickets to Dubs of Anarchy | A RIDE, EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT t-shirt | or a BIKERS WELCOME banner for your event

  5. The ultimate day out for motorcycle-mad families‏

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    Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest bike show, is the ultimate day out for families with a passion for motorcycling – and with a new pricing structure that means a family of four can get in for less than £50, it’s never been better value for money.

    The all-inclusive ticket provides FREE access to everything that Motorcycle Live has to offer, so visitors of all ages can check out the live stage entertainment, seek autographs from their racing heroes, climb aboard the shiny machinery on display and experience the awesome FMX Live freestyle motocross show presented by Arenacross, all without paying anything extra.

    There are also eight FREE opportunities to ride a bike, including three that cater for children and teenagers. For the youngest of budding bikers, Kiddimoto returns to Motorcycle Live with its award-winning balance bikes on the inflatable Children’s Fun Track. For something with a bit more kick, Kuberg will be supplying a range of its electric off-road machines for the Kuberg MX Experience presented by MCF. Meanwhile, older teenagers can have a 20-minute motorcycle lesson at the Two Wheel Taster supported by Get On.

    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