Category: Events and Shows

1. What was your favourite Motorcycle event that you attended in 2013?

   Posted on 8:14am Thursday 19th Dec 2013

   Was it Stormin the Castle, You've been NABBED, Motorcycle Live, The Isle of Man TT, Rally in a Chalet, Ace Café Reunion, a charity run or your clubs Rally?

   Cast your vote on our facebook group here

   

    

   The best events of 2013 voted by the member of the facebook group are...
   
   

   RTTW - 20 votes
   Motorcycle Live - 12 votes
   Ride of Respect - 11 votes
   Rock and Blues 10
   You've been NABBED - 8 votes

   
   We also have the following with worthy votes!
   
   Isle of Man TT, Stormin the Castle, Farmyard, Bum in the Mud, Yorkshire Rock and Bike Show and Rally in a Chalet
   
   Many thanks for your votes... see you in a muddy field in 2014

2. NEW layout for BMF Kelso Bikefest, 4th - 6th July 2014

   Posted on 8:45am Tuesday 17th Dec 2013

   BMF Show Organiser’s The Mulberry Group have revealed a NEW show layout for the ever popular BMF Kelso Bikefest which will double the size of Indoor exhibition area available.

   Mulberry’s MD Martin Chick told us “Basically it’ll be all change at Kelso in 2014. For years we have actually turned Indoor exhibitors away because we didn’t have enough room – with the new layout however we’ll be able to accommodate double the number thereby giving more traders opportunities to reach the market place and more exhibitors means better value for the show attendees to see. The Best in Show area will now be moved indoors which means we won’t have to contend with weather conditions (as we did in 2012 which was horrendous) and those entering can be safe in the knowledge that their machines will not only be protected from the elements but they will be secure as well. The new layout also means changes for the live music. The addition of a large marquee will now enable us to put on day AND evening live music entertainment and we are also introducing a Saturday combined ticket which will allow Day visitors the chance to stay for the evening entertainment for the first time (they will not have access to the campsite though). All in all the BMF Kelso Bikefest will be bigger and better and we hope more exhibitors will take advantage of the bigger area”

   The BMF Kelso Bikefest runs 4-6th July 2014 at the Borders Union Showground, Kelso. Advance tickets are available now from: www.thebmfshow.co.uk or ticket hotline: 0844 8845151

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

   Posted on 8:52am Monday 16th Dec 2013

   Bikes and much more . . . a great day out for all the family

   All proceeds from the day will go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers.

   The annual Prescott Bike Festival will be 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.

   The fourth annual event will be larger than ever before, with even more bike manufacturers and clubs confirmed, plus a large display of historic, modern and race bikes on display in the paddock, demo areas, passenger rides, stunt show, trade stalls, live music, good food and a host of entertainment both on and off the track to keep the whole family amused. Special guest appearances include: former three times British Superbike Champion and Bloodbike ambassador John Reynolds, MotoGP commentator Steve Parrish, motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders and making his debut appearance – Michael Rutter.

    Some of the many hundreds of historic, classic and race bikes at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:
   
    * 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
    * 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

    New features at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:
   
    * The Angelic Bulldog 400mph streamliner land speed motorbike project
    * Saturday night party and camping for Advance Ticket Holders only
    * Bigger and better Happy Hour of activity by rare race machinery and factory bikes on the hill
    * The first 100 Run the Hill bookings receive a free festival T-shirt
    * Kuberg electric motorbikes – have a go!
    * UK Garrison Star Wars costuming club
    * Early Bird breakfasts from 8.00am to 9.30am at special low prices

    Lots of live entertainment at Prescott Bike Festival 2014:
   
    * The Dave Coates Stunt Show as featured on TV and at many major motor sports events
    * George Formby Tribute
    * 1950s inspired rockabilly, rock & roll and R&B band, Josie and the Outlaw.

    Motorcycle and racing clubs already confirmed as attending:
   
    * Honda OC
    * Norton OC
    * XJR OC
    * Rolling Hills (Harley OC)
    * Classic 50cc Racing Club

    Festival organiser, Gordon Downie, says, “The annual Prescott Bike Festival continues to go from strength to strength. For 2014 we'll have more of everything alongside the usual attractions of the unique opportunity to ride the hill. As usual, all major motorcycle manufacturers will be in attendance so fans will get the chance to see all the major models up close and personal. There will be a host of trade stands as well as famous racers and great entertainment too. The Prescott Bike Festival 2014 really does offer something for everyone.”

   
   Venue:
    Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9RD,
    Easily accessible from junction 9 of the M5 and from London via the A40 to Cheltenham.

    Tickets:
    Advance tickets are £12; under 16s (with a paying adult) get in free.
    On-the-day tickets are £15; under 16s (with a paying adult) get in free.
    Run the Hill tickets are £35 and must be purchased in advance.
    There is no charge for bike parking (free side stand puck provided and free helmet park)
    Gates open at 08:30 and track action begins at 10:00. The festival closes at 17:00.
    All Advance Ticket holders (including Run the Hill) are invited to a pre-event party on the Saturday evening in the Clubhouse. Camping available to advance ticket holders only (limited availability)
   
    To purchase tickets in advance visit: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

4. Normous Newark Autojumble‏

   Posted on 11:34am Thursday 12th Dec 2013

   The next Normous Newark Autojumble is just days away, taking place on Sunday, December 15 at Newark Showground.

   As ever, we are looking forward to receiving a large number of visitors from across the UK coming to find the many bargains on offer.

   Outside Traders

   No booking is required for outside trading, just arrive at the showground from 6.45am and your 6ft frontage x 30ft depth plot will be allocated. An outside plot costs £20 and allows entry for one person. Additional entry passes cost £7 (a pre-booked outdoor plot costs £18).

   Inside Traders

   The Lady Eastwood Hall has now SOLD OUT for this event. For future events booking is advised to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in an inside plot, please call me on 01507 529470.

   Classic Car Drivers

   Bring your classic (Pre-1993) car along to display. Entry for classic cars is via the Classic Gate from 9.30am. Drivers receive a discount and get admission for just £5; admission for passengers is £6.

   Day Visitors

   Free parking is available in the Blue Gate car park. Early bird admission is from 8am and costs £10, giving visitors a chance to get first access to the wealth of jumble stands on site. General admission (10am onwards) costs £6.

   Confirmed Normous Newark dates, 2014:

   Sundays January 26, March 2, April 6, June 8, July 6, August 24, October 5, November 16 and December 14

5. MOTORCYCLING TRADITION AT THE BATH AND WEST

   Posted on 8:49am Thursday 12th Dec 2013

   ONE of the showpiece events of the classic calendar is set to once again cater to the legions of motorcycle enthusiasts in attendance as the 34th Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show once again descends on the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet.

   Now firmly established as one of the premier events in the world of the older models, the show takes place on the weekend of February 8-9.

   Visitors can expect to feast their eyes upon an array of stunning classic machinery as well as a fantastic mix of trade stalls, dealers and autojumble plots that provide the perfect setting for the inspiration needed to finish a restoration project for the summer.

   Exhibition manager Nick Mowbray said: “From its original home in Bristol to its current location in Shepton Mallet, this show is all about a tradition of superb restorations, a great range of trade and jumble stalls and plenty of bargains to be found.”

   With the show taking place in early February, most of the action will take place in the indoor halls of the showground – a perfect place to take refuge from any unkind winter weather as you get up close to the classics on display.

   Discount advance tickets for the event – costing just £10 for a one day pass – are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.classicbikeshows.com or by calling the ticket team on 01507 529529.