Category: Events and Shows

1. ALLIED MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE June 28th 2014

   Posted on 10:00am Saturday 22nd Mar 2014

   The Royal British Legion Riders Branch in association with the American and Canadian veteran riders will be holding their annual Allied Memorial Remberance Ride (AMRR) on Saturday the28th June 2014. The ride will take place in Cambridgeshire starting near Cambridge with a run to the American War Cemetery just outside at Madingley. The event will commence at 12:30 and run from Cambridge Services with the support of Cambridgeshire Police, ride on the A14 into Cambridge and on to the memorial where there will be a short service.
   
   The event this year coincides with Armed Forces Day. It is organised by the Royal British Legion Riders (RBLR) Branch. A UK charity that safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the armed forces.
   
   This event is open to all bikers, not just for members of the RBL. Anyone can come and join the ride and show their respects. People who just want to watch the event or to come along and show support at the service are most welcome to attend.
   
   Over a thousand bikers of all ages and interests with bike types from trikes to classics sports to adventurers, are coming from all over the country to attend United Kingdom event. Canada and America are also holding many events at the same time for those fallen heroes of the allied forces past and present who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
   
   At the same time that the UK ride takes place, 7 rides are taking place across United States of America in Texas, Oklahoma, Miami and New Hampshire. In Canada there are 3 rides taking place. There are also rides in South Africa and France.

   
   www.alliedride.org

2. SAVE THE DATE FOR UK’S BIGGEST ONE DAY CLASSIC SHOW

   Posted on 8:15am Tuesday 18th Mar 2014

   THE PETER JAMES INSURANCE BROMLEY PAGEANT OF MOTORING

   The UK’s biggest one-day classic vehicle show is back as the Peter James Insurance Bromley Pageant of Motoring returns to Norman Park, Bromley, on Sunday 8th June. With around 3,000 vehicles on display including classic cars, bikes, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and stationary engines, the organisers have added to new features and celebrations to make 2014’s show the best ever!

   New for this year is Classic Trunk Trading, a chance for classic enthusiasts to fill the boot of their cars with classic parts, spares and related items and bring their vehicle to the show and trade right from where they park. The items on sale must be classic focused and no vans allowed. Spaces in the Classic Trunk Trading area are only open to show ticket holders at just an extra £5 with a show ticket. These spaces must be reserved in advance.

   Early bird bookers can bring their pre-1994 classic cars to the show and park alongside owners with the same marque in the popular ‘One Make’ area for the new reduced price of just £5 including entry for both the driver and a passenger into the show.

   Advance ticket holders in the One Make section will also get a voucher entitling them to a free souvenir programme and a commemorative plaque on arrival to be redeemed at sponsor Peter James Insurance stand.

   From Ford Cortinas to Aston Martins, more than 1600 cars featured in this area last year, making it one of the not to be missed areas of the show ground.

   Visitors to the main arena can enjoy fun and games as well as classic car parades and special guests with new host Fuzz Townshend, host of TV’s Classic Car SOS, while in the ‘bandstand bar’ there will be live music from the fantastic Elle and the Pocket Belles and the ‘firestarting’ Houndogs rockabilly band.

   There’s also an extensive trader village selling a host of products and services as well as the popular autojumble and a huge classic cars for sale area.

   Ticket prices are £11 for Adults when booking in advance or £14 on the gate. Senior Citizens tickets cost £8 in advance and £10 on the gate. Children’s tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the gate. There is also a family ticket on offer for two adults and two children at just £27 when booked in advance and £34 on the gate. Show opens from 9.30am to 5.30pm and parking is free.

   To book tickets visit www.bromleypageant.co.uk where you can also download booking forms for clubs, cars for sale and one make entries as well as getting the latest updates.

3. Foggy & Whit "Givin It Gas" at the NMM!‏

   Posted on 11:28am Saturday 15th Mar 2014

   SUPERBIKE legends Carl Fogarty and James Whitman are set to make a pit stop in Solihull on the latest lap of their UK chat show tour.
   
   Foggy and Whit have been revving up audiences across the UK for the last four years with their popular stage show ‘Foggy and Whit: Givin It Gas’.
   
   The old rivals and best of friends compete in a hilarious, highly charged race down memory lane. Neither holds back and fans are treated to an evening of candid banter – live and uncut. Fuelled by the success of their 2014 January Tour, the pair will hit the road again for three extra dates in May, including a show at the National Motorcycle Museum. "We've never been to the National Motorcycle Museum before. I can imagine they’re pretty chuffed to get a couple of old relics like us!" jokes Whit.

   The lads kick start their engines at The National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on Tuesday May 13th.

   And as an added bonus, any fans buying tickets for the show will also gain free entry to the museum, which contains the largest collection of British motorbikes in the world!

   "It’s a win-win,” explains Foggy. “The National Motorcycle Museum is home to some of the most iconic racing bikes in the world so it’s the perfect venue for an event like this. The show itself is unscripted so even Whit and I never quite know what to expect, which is part of the fun! This is our fourth UK tour and we’ve never had one negative comment – bike fans seem to really love the format. It’s a chance to hear about some of the crazy stuff that happened off the track and never made the press.”

   The show, featuring on-stage chat and questions from the audience, will last around two hours and feature a charity prize draw. Full bar & catering facilities are available at the Museum venue.
   
   Tickets are priced at just £20 and for more details (including a great hotel offer) about how to purchase visit www.foggyandwhit.co.uk

4. Sign up to the big biker event of the year

   Posted on 2:02pm Thursday 13th Mar 2014

   Bikers from Shropshire and the wider Midlands area are invited to start the season off in style on Sunday 27th April 2014.

   Bike4Life Fest is being held at RAF Museum Cosford in support for two local charities - the Midlands Air Ambulance and Royal Air Force Museum. The event is being run in collaboration with the Safer Roads Partnership and West Mercia Police and this year is being supported by radio station Planet Rock and is set to be the biggest organised biker gathering in the Midlands this year.

   The event will feature various trade stands, bike dealers, arena displays, live music at the Planet Rock stage and refreshments with plenty to entertain the non bikers of the family! The popular Bike4Life Ride Out will also be taking place on the same day, and is expected to attract over 2,000 bikers. Leaving from Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, the 23 mile Ride Out will finish at the event at RAF Museum Cosford where all the bikers can enjoy the entertainment on offer at the Bike4Life Festival.

   There will be the opportunity to speak to various local clubs and dealers, watch the activities on display in the arena and enjoy live music and food with fellow bikers. One of the main focuses of the event will be the opportunity to speak to The Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists (IAM), Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and other trainers to find out more about further training and additional courses that are out there to brush up on your biking skills.

   Vicki Bristow from the Safer Roads Partnership says: “It promises to be a great day out for riders. It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking about buying a bike, just getting started, or have been riding for years and are an experienced biker there will be something there for everyone. Put the 27th April in your diary now so you don’t miss the event!”

   With hundreds of bikers already signed up, organisers are expecting thousands will show their support on the day and join in the fun, so, if you’re a biker and you’re not already registered for the Ride Out or just want to find out more visit www.bike4lifefest.com or call the Bike4Life Festival team on 01902 376 252. Find us on Facebook by searching for Bike4Life Fest and follow us on Twitter @Bike4LifeFest.

   The festival will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm and visitors of all ages, not just bikers are encouraged to come along. Bikers wishing to participate in the ride out MUST have a full licence as the route to the Museum will travel along the M54 motorway.

   Bikers can find out more information on the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity by visiting www.midlandsairambulance.com or for more information on the RAF Museum Cosford visit www.rafmuseum.org.

   Further details about the Safer Roads Partnership can be found at www.srpwestmercia.org.uk
   
   

5. Bikes On The Farm

   Posted on 8:36am Thursday 13th Mar 2014

   The principle for bikes on the farm is to produce an outdoor, licensed, festival type event for the opening crowd of 5,000 people from different motorcycle back grounds and become an annual event. The event will be just south of Chichester.

   The key goal for the event is to become established and recognized among the motorcycle community as a good event to attend and to become a key date in the UK motorcycling calendar. Clear objectives for the event are to provide increased revenue for local business through the expected attendance at the event. The event is marketed and open to motorcyclists from a multitude of genres and styles and open to all, we do not offer an affiliation to any motorcycle club or group and we hope to break down the stereo types among the motorcycle world. 

   We have over 40 live acts playing on our stage in our main arena and up to 40 traders pitches available. The bar has a huge selection of real ales, ciders produced on the farm and lagers all at just £3.50 a pint. Also a manufactures display area, have a go wheelie machine, Dyno run rolling road. Supporting the SERV Sussex blood runners charity, and Kent Sussex and Surrey air ambulance.

   Thursday 31st July - 16.00 to 00.00

   Friday 1st August - 12.00 to 00.00

   Saturday 2nd August - 12.00 to 00.00

   Sunday 3rd August - 12.00 to 00.00

   Pump Bottom Farm, Birdham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7EH

   Advanced tickets just £35 for all 4 days including camping. The event is over 18's.

   www.bikesonthefarm.com