Category: Events and Shows

1. Motorcycle Live 2015 – tickets on sale today!

   Posted on 10:00am Monday 3rd Aug 2015

   The countdown is over! Tickets for Motorcycle Live 2015 go on sale today. This year’s show will fire up on Saturday 28 November at The NEC, Birmingham and run at full revs for nine days until Sunday 6 December, with four halls jam-packed with features that will see modern motorcycling come to life.

   Top of every visitor’s list is new metal and this year will not disappoint, with over 30 of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers showcasing their 2016 models in the UK for the first time.

   The spectacular manufacturer stands will be surrounded with an enormous variety of live entertainment, interactive features and a range of opportunities to ride – for experienced motorcyclists, complete novices and kids – and there’ll be the usual chance to celeb-spot as a whole host of racing stars pay a visit to the show.

   New-for-2015 is FMX Live. Visitors will be able to watch some of the world’s leading freestyle motocross stars whip and back-flip in a jaw-dropping display of aerial gymnastics, in a high octane quality show that will push the riders to their limits*.

   Motorcycle Live takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 28 November to 6 December 2015. Advance tickets are on sale now, at just £17.50 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 11-16** (kids ten and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). There is also a £20.50 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and a choice of Oxford neck wear worth £15. To book, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

   *Additional fee of £5.00 for visitors aged 17+

   **Advance ticket price, closing date for advanced tickets 5.00pm on 27 November 2015 All information correct at the time of release.

    

2. Shelsley Walsh Bike Festival Sunday 13 September 2015‏

   Posted on 11:15am Thursday 30th Jul 2015

   The first Shelsley Bike Festival, brought to you by the organisers of the established Prescott Bike Festival, will take place at the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, WR6 6RP on Sunday 13 September – just 20 minutes from the M5. A great day out for all motorcyclists and their families and all to raise funds for the Blood Bike charities.

   There are lots to see and do:

   Ride: the oldest continually running motorsport track in the world, the same one that Stirling Moss started his career and Guy Martin practiced on. Limited entries at just £35 so best to book now.

   See: Get up close and personal with over 100 historic, modern and factory race bikes in our Paddock Special area. Stunning examples to get your attention! Lunchtime interviews in the Paddock with the riders and their bikes. Plus Club stands, Motorcycle manufacturers and more.

   Do: Run the Hill with our unique Passenger Experiences. Try a racing sidecar outfit, the Morgan Three Wheeler, a Grinnall Trike or Scorpion and a Watsonian Squire Sidecar Outfit.

   Buy: End of season bargains featuring the Blade Motorcycles Outlet Centre. Plus lots of trade stands!

   Meet: Three times British Superbike Champion John Reynolds; Zoe Cano Motorcycle Adventurer; David Hailwood; the Scott Redding backed Team Repli-Cast UK Racing and its rising stars of Moto3, Charlie Nesbitt and Joe Thompson and top riders from Supermoto UK plus lots more! It’s not just motorcyclists either - come and meet your favourite Star Wars characters from the UK Garrison.

   Hot News – the UK launch of the electric powered Morgan Three Wheeler

   Plus

   Live music from Josie & the Outlaw and guests

   Burlesque (family friendly)

   Plenty of good food, drinks and stuff for the younger kids too.

   Save £5 on the Gate Price – general admission tickets are just £10 in advance.

   Festival Organiser, Gordon Downie said, “We’ve built a good reputation for our Season Opener at Prescott and it seemed so natural to follow it up with a Season Closer and we are delighted to bring our Festival to Shelsley Walsh in September. Shelsley is the oldest motor sport venue in continuous use in the world and our event provides the unique opportunity for members of the public to take part and ride the historic hill climb course on their own bike. Run the Hill entries are limited, and are already selling fast, so booking early is essential”.

   The Festival prides itself on its diversity, and is not just for modern bikes either, the classic marques are well represented with the likes of Bantam, AJS, BSA, Rudge, Royal Enfield, Douglas, Manxman, Ariel, Matchless and Norton to custom choppers. Whilst there are just too many to mention, here are a few to whet your appetite:-

   Allen Millyard and his home-built ‘Flying Millyard’, this beast is powered by a gigantic 5.0-litre V-twin engine designed for an aeroplane!

   MADMAX Race Team ‘Streetfighter’, the world’s fastest jet turbine street legal motorbike.

   The experimental 1963 Norton Manx 348cc Reverse Head developed by Ray Petty and Derek Minter.

   Plus the iconic 1962 BSA Rocket Gold Star 650cc (a genuine original) 1 of only 1370 built, a prototype 1927 Velocette KSS 350cc - affectionately known by enthusiasts across the world as ‘Spring-Heeled Jack’, the only one ever built at Hall Green, Birmingham 1945 and a Moto Guzzi Airone Corsa to name but a few!

   Visit the Mike West Racing Paddock to see and hear an impressive array of famous and iconic race bikes.

   Free parking, free motorcycle side stand puck and free helmet park for bikers

   Gates Opens at: 08:30am, Track starts at: 09:30am, Festival closes at: 4:30pm.

   
   For further information or to book advance tickets please visit: www.shelsleybikefestival.co.uk

3. Yorkshire MAG Events Newsletter

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 18th Jul 2015

   I can honestly say Farmyard Party 2015 was one of the best.
   
   We had over five thousand of you loyal people turn up from all over the country to enjoy the bands, comedians, bikes, beer and fires. The Riders' Rights Marque was rocking all weekend and Jonny Awsum had people in stitches at The Smacked Arse Comedy Show. It was great to see so many people carrying the party on in Crusty's Tent too. Thanks to all the MAG volunteers – by all the positive feedback received, they did a fantastic job! For those of you wondering how the person airlifted from the site on Saturday morning is doing, we are told they are doing well now.

   All the marshals who could stay for a well-earned bite to eat and some beers had a great night on Sunday night judging by the sore heads on Monday morning. The Farmyard strip down team worked like Trojans to get us home on Thursday leaving the site spick and span.

   Well, moving on to Yorkshire Pudding... This rally looks like it's going to be another busy one. We have two tent with music at this year’s Pudding, we will have the usual big marquee with the bands and DJ rocking out on Friday and Saturday night along with an outstanding comedy show on Saturday afternoon. The Back Street Heroes team will be having the ride in custom show and the local ladies of Escrick will be baking cakes to raise funds for the children’s play group. The CMA will be selling tea’s and coffees 24 hours a day for those who need refreshment or just some company through the night. The CMA work hard keeping people warm and refreshed whilst raising money for charities.

   Our all new small but perfectly formed real ale tent will have acts on both Friday night and Saturday night with the Farmyard Crusties regulars Scott Dangleberry playing Friday night and the Guiseley Brothers playing Saturday night. This tent is going to be a laid back affair with a chilled out up close and personal atmosphere.

   Remember we have limited capacity on-site at Escrick Estate and that this is a ticket only event – so please book your tickets to avoid disappointment. Tickets are online until the 26th of July and by post until the 17th of July. All tickets are available on a prepayment only basis. Full event details here. 

   As always, our events are held on behalf of Riders' Rights throughout UK and Europe. No Cars, No Vans, No Pedestrians, No Excuses

    

   

4. Edinburgh VMCC Hosts Vintage and Classic Runs‏

   Posted on 8:59am Friday 17th Jul 2015

   Scotland has some of the best roads and scenery in the UK so if you fancy the experience there are two great opportunities coming up in the autumn being organised by the VMCC’s Auld Reekie Edinburgh (ARE) Section.
   
   The weekend of 5-6 September will be the occasion of the Sixth Scottish Gathering for veteran and vintage motorcycles and held in the Rosetta Holiday Park, Peebles. The Gathering is the premier event in Scotland for pre-1931 motorcycles. There will be a social run on the Saturday afternoon followed by an evening get together in the, on site , Hayloft Bar and the main run will start on the Sunday morning from the Rosetta Park. Regs. are available from Ralph White on [email protected] or 0131 334 4144.
   
   ARE Section is breaking new ground with the Auld Reekie Classic Run on Saturday 19 September.

   The venue is the Boathouse Bistro on Loch Leven in Kinross, Perthshire. The run, of over ninety miles, is open to all machines up to 1990 but is designed for riders of the later classics from the 1970s and 1980s. Alastair Alexander , Area Rep. for the VMCC in Scotland and ARE Chairman, said “ARE Section has been very active in recent years trying to encourage the older bikes with the Scottish Gathering (pre-1931) and the Demob Runs (pre-1950). The new Classic Run is aimed at widening the appeal of the Section and the Club to the riders of younger motorcycles. There is a myth that the VMCC is just about older British bikes but any motorcycle made before and including 1990 is eligible for our events. The Section hope that will be a strong entry of the later classics and especially Japanese bikes and to this end will be issuing invitations to all the old bike clubs in Scotland to get involved. So please tell your pals about it and encourage them to come along.” Regs. are available from George Plumb on [email protected] or 0131 333 3336. Both of the Runs are open to non-members at no extra charge.

5. Rainy Daze 12 - 17th - 19th July

   Posted on 10:30am Tuesday 14th Jul 2015

   Rainy Daze 12 - 17th - 19th July

   Rainy City Harley-Davidson Club present Rainy Daze 12, a great weekend with some of the friendliest people around. With free camping, live music, bands, cheap food and beer, ride-out, bike show and silly games.

   venue: Bowdon Rugby Club, Clay Lane, Timperley, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, WA15 7AF
   price: OTG: £25. Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult. Free goody  bag for first 100 tickets sold - "The best Goody bag on the rally scene says American V magazine"

   www.rainycityhdc.com
   
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