Category: Events and Shows

1. Herts Auto Show

   Posted on 8:29am Monday 3rd Mar 2014

   Happy 100 Join us to celebrate Maserati's 100 years. Maserati was founded in Bologna, Italy on December 1st 1914 and started operation on December 14th 1914. The company was represented by Alfieri Maserati and his two brothers Ettore and Ernesto. To celebrate this great anniversary we are inviting Maserati's young & old to come along and join in the celebration.
   
   Ferrari 458 Italia - John will be bringing his amazing Ferrari 458 Italia. We was lucky enough to see this Spectacular Beauty at last years event and we are very pleased that he will be joining us again.
   
   50th Anniversary - To help us celebrate this special Anniversary this wonderful Mustang is just one of the magnificent vehicles you can see on display at the event this year. So come along and celebrate their Golden year with us!
   
   Mk3 Ford Cortina - If you're a fan of Retro then why not come and see this fabulous vehicle. This immaculate car will be on show along with other's from this great era.
   
   CHEERS!
   This year we are pleased to welcome Tapped Bar to the event. So for all you non drivers why not have a refreshing Beer or two? and for all the drivers, don't worry, soft drinks will be available too!
   
   He's Super!
   Our Special Guest this year is a well known Superhero. Why not have your picture taken with him? It's sure to make your friends jealous!

   www.hertsautoshow.co.uk

2. The Stephen Cowton Memorial Motorcycle Run

   Posted on 8:16am Monday 3rd Mar 2014

   "GET ON YOUR BIKE" FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG RUN

   Get into gear with the Kilham Bikers (formerly Kilham Wednesday Night Bikers) who have been raising money for worthy causes throughout the Yorkshire area, will be going on their Annual Easter Egg run on Easter Sunday 20th April 2014 for a ride on some of East & North Yorkshire’s best biking roads to end our journey at Bridlington Club for Young People which is a centre providing recreational, sporting & Social opportunities for young people. The day begins at THE BAY HORSE, KILHAM at 9am when bacon butties will be served and we will leave for our run to Bridlington at 11am.

   Last year's Easter Egg Run was a great success raising funds for May Lodge, Scarborough with a grand total of £3400 raised for the purchase of a sofa, chairs etc which is great in these difficult times.

   We are now in our 19th year of helping children and young people from various charities in the Yorkshire area. We as a Motorcycle Club have been running for 20 years as when we first started it was just to deliver Easter Eggs to children in hospitals in our area. We also organise ride-outs every Wednesday night throughout the summer months and a list with details of the rides will be put on our website early in March.

   Leading up to the Easter Egg Run we are having a Quiz at the Bay Horse, Kilham 19th March 7.30pm onwards, and other events will be taking place over the next couple of months and details will be put on our new webpage as shown below.

   So if you can help or would like to make a donation please contact Fran Cowton on 01262 420399 or go on the website www.kilhambikers.co.uk for further details. We also hold a raffle/tombola and anyone who can donate any prizes for the evening of Easter Sunday at The Bay Horse, Kilham from 7.30pm onwards would be greatly appreciated. So just come along and support the event and have fun.

3. Prescott Bike Festival 2014: Sunday 6th April 2014

   Posted on 8:23am Wednesday 26th Feb 2014

   The fourth annual Prescott Bike Festival is taking place on Sunday 6th April 2014 and promises to be an action-packed day for all the family in support of the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes charity.

   Festival organiser Gordon Downie said “Prescott Bike Festival continues to go from strength to strength; we are delighted to announce that all track time entries sold out in January and there are only a few Exhibitor spaces left. This year all major motorcycle manufacturers are represented, and there will be a large display of famous historic, modern and race bikes, plus bike clubs, famous racers, demo areas, passenger ride experiences, stunt show, trade stands, junior fun section, live music, good food and a raft of entertainment both on and off the track to keep the whole family amused. We are all gearing up for our largest and best festival yet”.

   Special guest appearances include: former three times British Superbike Champion and Bloodbike ambassador John Reynolds, former racer and MotoGP commentator Steve Parrish, motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders. Plus Smith’s Triumph Racing with British Supersport Championship Billy McConnell and new signing Graeme Gowland, Tag Racing Team with British Superbike rider Richard Cooper and Superstock rider Shaun Winfield, BeWiser Kawasaki Superstock rider Josh and Skyzone Racing Supermoto Team riders Chris Hodgson, Jay Smith and Thomas Elam.

   Amongst the hundreds of historic, classic and race bikes taking to the historic hill climb 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' GSX-R1000 TT bike and James Toseland's first WSS machine
   •Frankie Chili’s 1998 Ex WSB Ducati 996
   •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)

   Special features:
   
   •Local dealers representing: Triumph, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Piaggio, BMW, Harley Davidson, Victory, Kuberg, Watsonian Squire and KTM
   •A ‘Trials Competition’ to be held throughout the day and ran under the auspices of the Western Centre ACU
   •Nick Sanders and his new Steampunk Cinema, plus regular book signing sessions
   •The popular Dave Coates Motorcycle Stunt Show performing at 1.15pm
   •Thrilling passenger ride experiences include: a national hill climb sidecar, Morgan 3 Wheelers (both modern and vintage) a Westfield XI, Westfield SEiW and the Grinnal Scorpion III
   •Live music by 1950s inspired rockabilly, rock & roll and R&B inspired band, Josie and the Outlaw, plus Road House Rooster, Chickenbone John and his custom guitars, the Blitz Buddies Dancers and a Retro DJ spinning some vinyls
   •Junior section features: go karts, Kuberg electric motorbikes, large scale climbing wall, fairground rides, inflatable play area and the return of the world's largest Star Wars Garrison
   •Angelic Bulldog showcasing their 400mph streamliner land speed motorbike project
   •George Formby Tribute and his antics
   •Plus more than 100 trade stands

   Motorcycle and racing clubs confirmed:
   
   •The Classic 50cc Racing Club – with their racing machines and riders representing the clubs early beginnings around 1953 up to 1983
   •London Douglas Owners Club
   •Norton Owners Club
   •Leominster Classic Motorcycle Club
   •Yamaha XJR Owners Club
   •XJR Owners Club
   •Rolling Hills (Harley Owners Club)
   •Honda Owners Club
   •Suzuki Owners Club
   •Chopper Owners Club showcasing extreme custom bikes

   For bikers that enjoy classic machinery, entries on the hill include a 1930 Rudge Ulster 500 cc Racer, a 1928 Blackburne-engined Cotton, 1924 two cam Harley-Davidson racer, 1927 Scott Flyer, 1935 cotton JAP, plus all the historic marquees represented like Bantam’s, BSA, Ariel, Matchless and Norton.

   www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk 

4. GETTING A BIKE DIRTY HAS NEVER BEEN THIS FUN!

   Posted on 8:25am Tuesday 25th Feb 2014

   Regardless of your skill level there's a Triumph Adventure Riding experience perfectly suited to you.

   The fun-filled courses are run by expedition specialists Trailquest whose expertise means you'll be in safe hands no matter how confident you are off the beaten track.

   Based in the Malvern Hills the Triumph Riding Experiences will give you a taste of riding off-road, through woodlands, over a variety of surfaces and teach you bike control when ascending and descending tricky terrain.

   For those after a more comprehensive experience intermediate and advanced courses are available - but however you're progressing the team will always tailor your day to suit your specific needs with specific attention on making it an entertaining and fun day!

   All our courses are run on the superbly agile Tiger 800XC, our ultimate option for serious off-road riding, but we'll also cater for those who choose to bring their own bike along.

   Courses are available from £240 including your loan bike - see our website for more information and a comprehensive list of course pricing. Alternatively, if the course is for someone else the team will be happy to provide gift vouchers to use at a later date.

   If you want a taste of the action without booking a full day's training make sure you join us at Triumph LIVE at Gaydon Heritage Motor Centre on July 12th where the Triumph Adventure Riding Experience will be providing trial sessions.

   Contact the Triumph Adventure Riding Experience team on 01531 650252 to book or visit www.trailquestadventure.com for more information on courses.

5. Desafío Ruta 40

   Posted on 8:28am Saturday 22nd Feb 2014

   Argentina will be again the scenery for Desafío Ruta 40 (Road 40 Challenge), an international sport competition that has been propelled for 5 years from the National Ministry of Tourism. This race, which links the Patagonia and Cuyo, and it goes through a mythical itinerary in unique destinations with unique and beautiful landscapes, identity and culture.

   Unlike the last two editions, the competition will go through the Road 40 from South to North and from San Carlos de Bariloche, then Zapala and Malargüe, and finally in San Juan.

   Competitors will find new paths in complex and challenging roads in the most impressive landscapes of our country.

   In this edition, driver will visit the provinces of Río Negro, Neuquén, Mendoza and San Juan.

   Under the Dakar format, the Challenge gathers together the world’s top competitors of Cross Country Rally that will race 3508 kilometers in six days.

   As it was the case in other sport events that we have supported, Desafío Ruta 40 – Dakar Series has turned into an efficient tool to get to know our tourists offers, which are incomparable in terms of quality services and friendliness of our staff.

   The city of San Carlos de Bariloche with its traditions and snowed hills will be the chosen one to open this new edition of the Dakar Series in our country. After that, the competition will go to Zapala where the Laguna Blanca National Park is located and then it will visit the city of Malargüe. This city has the so-called culinary roads where the trout and the chivito (baby goat). After that stage, it will finish in San Juan, the land of the sun and the wine.

   We are glad to host, once more, competitors, travelers, and organizers with the commitment of providing them an excellent stay and the certainty that they will come back to get to know our country better.

   Carlos Enrique Meyer
   National Ministry of Tourism
   Republic Argentina

   www.desafioruta40.com.ar