Category: Events and Shows

1. 2014 - Summer is coming...

   Posted on 9:35am Friday 7th Mar 2014

   Let's hope the good weather continues throughout 2014 and we have some blinding events this summer. Into The Valley kicks the year off on the 2nd of May at Dalton Park, East Yorkshire's jewel in the crown. We are pleased to confirm we have booked Skafinger and Bad Sugar for this event - more info below.

   Hard times? We know how important our events are to you and so we have made sure that there are no prices increases for all of our events this year.

   Tickets for our events are now on sale through our web site - this is the easiest and most secure way to get them. If you don't trust t'internet then don't worry - you can still buy them by cheque and get delivery by pigeon post.

   As you may have noticed, we have lumped our Facebook pages under Yorkshire MAG Events and Rallies. Spread the word and invite your friends to the best rallies in Yorkshire and the UK!

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

   www.farmyardparty.com
   
   
   

2. Mike Hailwoods Honda 500cc Four to run Prescott Hill Climb by son David‏

   Posted on 8:16am Friday 7th Mar 2014

   David Hailwood, son of the late great Mike Hailwood (mikethebike) will be running Mike's original factory Honda 500cc Four at the historic Prescott Hill Climb course as part of Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 6th April. This is a rare opportunity to see and watch it run.

   Amongst the hundreds of historic, classic and race bikes that will also be cranked up and taking to the course include:
   •Carlos Checa’s MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP5 and Checa’s 2011 WSB winning Ducati 1198 F1 (courtesy of Dawn Treader Performance)
   •David Jeffries' Suzuki GSXR1000 TT bike and James Toseland's Honda CBR600
   •Frankie Chili’s 1998 Ex WSB Ducati 998RS and Leon Haslam's Ducati 996 RS superbike
   •Kenny Roberts Yamaha 500 and Yamaha 250 bikes
   •Carl Fogarty’s Ducati 996 TS and Terry Rymer's Original Old Spice Ducati 916 RS BSB bike
   •The 1930 Rudge Ulster belonging to David Osborne
   •Chris Sawyer's 1928 Cotton Blackburne
   •A rare Sachs R800 Roadster from 2002 owned by Barry Fahey
   •The 1959 Norton Dominator of Ian Cordes
   •Rare Excelsior Manxmans from Dave Lee and Adrian Sellars
   •Eric Bostrom’s 2005 AMA factory 999 (same bike as Neil Hodgson rode in 2005)

   www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

3. Bike Mad TV presenter to be at BMF May Show

   Posted on 10:00am Thursday 6th Mar 2014

   It is now confirmed that bike mad T.V. presenter Henry Cole form ITV4’s ‘‘The Motorbike Show’ and Travel Channel’s ‘World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides’ is coming to the BMF May show with long time restorer and friend Peter Thorne to compete in the legendary BMF Moped Mayhem.

   Whilst there he will also experience the thrills of the ACU’s 1000cc sidecar racing (he’ll be in the chair!), have a look at the Mike Hailwood Collection in the Classic & Vintage zone and he’ll also be meeting the clubs in attendance and in particular the Trike clubs including the Rewaco Trike Club amongst many other things.

   Show organiser Martin Chick said “We’re really pleased Henry can find time out from his incredibly busy schedule to drop in and see the show – there will be a lot of people wanting to say hello and also see him and Pete tackle the Moped Mayhem!”

   www.thebmfshow.co.uk

4. BMF Kelso Bikefest gets new sponsor

   Posted on 12:41pm Tuesday 4th Mar 2014

   The BMF Kelso Bikefest will have a new Sponsor for 2014 in the form of Principal Insurance, the Manchester based insurance broker who offer ‘A Fresh Approach to Insurance’.

   Martin Chick, BMF Show organiser said “We have been working with Principal for the last 12 months and their introduction to the shows last year was extremely positive” “This sponsorship gives them the opportunity to build on the relationships they began last year and we’re looking forward to working with them again, plus we hope they’ll bring the same weather with them that we all enjoyed last year as well!”

   Principal Insurance Operations Manager Matt Byrne added “Having attended the Kelso Bikefest last year, we have decided to bring our “fresh approach to insurance” to Kelso again. We want to build on last year’s success and we are really looking forward to speaking to as many riders and enthusiasts as possible over the weekend and again throughout the year”.

   The BMF Kelso Bikefest is held over the weekend of 4th - 6th July. Tickets are available from: 0844 8845151 or for more information about any of the BMF shows visit www.thebmfshow.co.uk. Or talk to the show organisers, The Mulberry Group, on 01869 277077.

5. Fancy doing something different in 2014?

   Posted on 9:41am Monday 3rd Mar 2014

   What about coming to see a large collection of engines, running... exactly as they used to, many years ago!

   Old engines, ranging from a massive 500hp Allen, to the humble Lister that was used on farms many years ago. Bring your children to see the engines being started, and the grand parents who will remember using, or seeing them, in their youth. A visit to the museum provides an opportunity to see, and remember, British machinery as it used to be. Large engines of vertical or horizontal construction will be running, some ticking over quietly and unobtrusively, providing an opportunity to experience the evocative sounds and smells of a working engine museum.
   
   Whether you come on normal open-day, or during one of the special weekends, it will be a memorable occasion, an enjoyable day out, providing a chance to see something different.

   The museum is a popular venue for enthusiasts with many travelling from all parts of the UK, and even from overseas. 2014 marks the 10th Anniversary year of the opening of the museum, an important milestone in any calendar, as it provides a unique opportunity to look back and thank those who have supported the museum since day one, as well as taking in what has been achieved. This year is very special; you are guaranteed to receive a very warm welcome.

   A visit presents a wonderful opportunity to see engines made by once famous British manufactures. Evocative names like Tangye, Petter, Crossley, Ruston & Hornsby, Lister, Allen, Blackstone, National, Bristol Siddeley, Pelapone, and many others, will be on view for your entertainment. Internal Fire Museum of Power provides, for the younger visitor, an educational glimpse of our industrial past, while older visitors can enjoy a trip down memory lane.

   First Event: Petter VJ Day, April 12th 
   
   Second Event: A full Easter venue.
   
   After Easter: open Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
   
   Further details with opening times:
   
   www.internalfire.com