Category: Events and Shows

1. Double dose of TT action at Motorcycle Live

   Posted on 8:19am Friday 18th Oct 2013

   Motorcycle Live features a double dose of TT action this year, with two days dedicated to the Isle of Man’s flagship road racing festivals. Sunday 24 November will celebrate heritage event the Classic TT, while Sunday 1 December will be devoted to the world’s most famous road race, the Isle of Man TT. There will also be special guest appearances from top racers on a daily basis.

   20-times Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness and 2013’s big winner Michael Dunlop will be leading a star-studded line-up which also includes Manxman Conor Cummins, fan favourite Bruce Anstey, SES TT Zero winner Michael Rutter, veteran competitor Ian Lougher and rising star James Hillier, who won his first TT race this year.

   John Holden and Andy Winkle, Ben and Tom Birchall, Tim Reeves and Dan Sayle and sixteen-time TT champion Dave Molyneux along with his passenger Patrick Farrance will be representing the Sidecars. For a full list of riders and their appearance dates click here.

   The riders will be signing autographs and meeting fans on the TT Paddock Experience stand and taking part in daily Q&As with TT commentator James Whitham on the Black Horse Stage in the British Eurosport Entertainment Zone in Hall 2. On Sunday 1 December, the TT will take over the stage, with four Q&A sessions and a special TT-themed edition of Fast Bikes Question of Bikes hosted by Steve Parrish. Race fans will also have the chance to bag early-bird Grandstand and VIP hospitality packages for the 2014 Isle of Man TT.

   Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2013 are just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16* (kids five aged and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). Bike parking is free of charge and subject to availability. Reduced car parking costs of £8 – subsidised by Motorcycle Live. To book your tickets, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

2. EUROPE’S BIGGEST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE EVENT SET TO SPARKLE

   Posted on 8:32am Monday 14th Oct 2013

   IT IS the biggest show in the classic calendar. You’ll find everything from the very best motorcycle restorations through to gravity-defying stunts and tributes to the iconic ‘Fizzy’ and it all takes place on two superb days at Stafford County Showground…

   The 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show is now merely days away – taking place on the weekend of October 19-20 – and it celebrates all things classic bike, with the main focus on machines from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

   “We look forward to welcoming more than 30,000 visitors over two days,” said show manager Nick Mowbray.

   “The show is the largest classics event in Europe and is packed to the rafters with things to see, buy, do and experience,” he continued.

   Among these attractions will be former 250cc GP world champion and 500cc legend Christian Sarron, who will be bringing a wealth of racing memories and anecdotes to share with showgoers.

   French star Sarron, famed for his ability to ride in the wet, made his name in the 250cc division before going on to find success in 500cc racing as well as endurance events.

   The expert team from Bonhams is heading to the event once again, with a single-owner collection of nearly 100 classic Japanese motorcycles the star attraction of the auction house’s annual autumn sale.

   And with more than 70 club stands, visitors can expect to encounter row upon row of stunning machinery – with some even being fired up in the Classic Racer GP Paddock – as they take in a plethora of motorcycle sights, sounds and engine smells.

   The FS1-E stand will be one that definitely requires a visit, and organiser Nick is certainly fired up by a significant milestone: “The era we celebrate here at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show is the one that I grew up in and with the FS1-E marking 40 years; this really is the show for the rider who began on a ‘Fizzy’.”

   The show isn’t just about looking at bikes though, as a sprawling autojumble that covers every available inch of the showground offers an incredible range of parts, accessories and motorcycle memorabilia for visitors to get their hands on.

   Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine editor Bertie Simmonds commented: “If you’re in the middle of a restoration project – or looking at the next one – then the big draw is the autojumble that covers the whole venue.

   “It’s so good that you can even expect to see me ferreting about for bits for my 1991 Yamaha TDM850!”

   If all of this wasn’t enough, top trials ace Steve Colley will be wowing crowds in the main ring with this gravity-defying stunt display.

   A one-day adult pass is currently priced at just £10 – incredible value for what is sure to be an action-packed 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show.

   Discounted advance tickets are available until Tuesday, October 15 and can be purchased at www.classicbikeshows.co.uk

3. Sat.12 Oct. EVE HELL & The Razors LIVE @GRD

   Posted on 9:35am Tuesday 8th Oct 2013

   A swinging evening with EVE HELL & The Razors [CAN]

   Sixties Surf, dance hall country and rockabilly, this music sounds like a live soundtrack of a Quentin Tarantino movie.

   Everybody welcome. Entrance fee €5 (first drink included)  

   www.grd.be    www.bikersloft.be     www.groenedijk.be     www.goodys.be

   Groenedijkstraat 5  B-8460 Oudenburg Belgium tel.++32+(0)59+268540

4. Try off road and trials riding for FREE at Motorcycle Live 2013

   Posted on 8:18am Tuesday 8th Oct 2013

   Motorcycle Live 2013 is the perfect opportunity for bike fans to broaden their two-wheel horizons and try out new motorcycling disciplines in the form of the Yamaha Off Road Experience and the ACU Try Trials feature.

   The Yamaha Off Road Experience is back for 2013, offering bikers* the chance to swap the tarmac for the dirt with a FREE 20-minute taster session on a specially designed indoor motocross circuit. Catering for all levels of riding experience (basic clutch control is required), chief instructor Barry Johnson (a former Motocross Grand Prix Rider and current Auto Cycle Union Instructor) and his team will guide participants through the techniques needed, making sure it is an experience to remember.

   Also making a return to Motorcycle Live is the ever-popular ACU Try Trials feature, which in conjunction with BUMPY (Birstall Urban Motorcycle Project for Youth) will be offering visitors** the chance to try out the impressive sport of trials in a FREE 15-minute taster session. Participants will receive direction and guidance from an ACU-certified instructor to get to grips with the basics of this highly-skilled discipline. Trials riding demonstrations by the ACU coaches will also take place daily with times to be confirmed.

   The Yamaha Off Road Experience and the ACU Try Trials feature are operated on a first come, first served basis with bookings only being taken on the day. All safety equipment will be provided.

   Motorcycle Live 2013 promises to offer everything that visitors have come to expect and more. Every major manufacturer will be present, showcasing the 2014 model launches in the UK for the first time, while 17 FREE live features and zones – including nine opportunities to ride a bike – will keep motorcycle fans of all ages entertained.

   Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2013 are just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16 (kids under five accompanied by a paying adult go free)***. Bike parking is free of charge and subject to availability. Reduced car parking costs of £8 – subsidised by Motorcycle Live.

   www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

5. Normous Newark Autojumble‏

   Posted on 8:50am Friday 4th Oct 2013

   The next Normous Newark Autojumble is now just days away, taking place this Sunday, October 6, at Newark Showground.

   As ever, a large number of visitors are expected from across the UK and beyond. We are especially looking forward to welcoming Lincoln Harley-Davidson to our latest event, who will be bringing with them "parts, accessories and 'MotorClothes'".

   Visitors

   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.

   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 plots costs £18)

   Inside Traders

   Inside trade plots, 6ft frontage x 6ft depth, are available and cost £18 (which must be paid on booking). Tables are also available for hire, costing £4.50. An inside plot allows entry for one person. Additional entry passes cost £7.