Category: Events and Shows

1. BMF Show organisers The Mulberry Group announce final arrangements for the Kelso Bikefest

   Posted on 7:45am Wednesday 19th Jun 2013

   ...July 5th - 7th Borders Union Showground, Kelso.

   Also a special guest appearance by Don Powell – original and founding member of 70’s Super Group SLADE.

   Don will be at the event over the entire weekend and will also be ‘jamming’ with the bands on Friday & Saturday.

   Show organiser Martin Chick said “We are really excited about having Don with us as a result of a collaboration with Sue Wilson, who raises awareness and funds for the National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland”. “Sue is holding a series of events under the umbrella heading of Re-wind to the 70’s featuring: SLADE, Alvin Stardust, and The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) further details can be found at www.rewindtothe70s.co.uk”

   “Don has kindly agreed to spend the weekend with us and to ‘jam’ with the bands that are playing so it’s a great chance for show-goers to meet one of pop music’s true legends”

   In addition to the main stage music at Kelso, the bikefest will also feature Inch Perfect display team, Stannage International Stunt Team, an awesome Best in Show display in association with Principal Insurance and House of Custom, the BMF Club Games and the Cavalcade of Clubs.

   For those attending the show and not from the Kelso area, an organised ride-out on some of the best biking roads available will also be organised on Saturday morning (subject to the weather!!!)

   The BMF Kelso Bikefest is a fantastic event, smaller than the other two shows but with a real sense of community and bikers love it.

2. National Ride to Work Day - June 17th

   Posted on 8:39am Wednesday 12th Jun 2013

   This year's Ride to Work day is less than a week away and is your opportunity to save time, money and encourage others to take to two wheels and commute on a motorbike or scooter more regularly.

   It's easy to get involved - simply swap the car for the bike on Monday 17th June and encourage your friends to do the same! Don't forget non bike-riding friends can get a taste of life on two wheels through the industry approved Get On campaign which provides an accessible route into motorcycling.

   www.ridetoworkday.co.uk

3. Stop Press! New CRIGHTON Rotary Race Bike to be launched...

   Posted on 9:02am Tuesday 11th Jun 2013

   @ VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes, Mallory Park, 13/14 July 2013.

   Here is some huge “Stop Press” news with the VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes providing the stage for the launch of the new Crighton CR700P Rotary Race Bike. You can find an exclusive first view of the new bike attached to this communication.

   Many enthusiast’s will know that Brian Crighton created the famous (and Championship winning) Norton Rotary race bikes of the late 1980s & early 1990s.Those visiting “1000 Bikes” in recent years will know that due to the help of the National Motorcycle Museum & Brian Crighton these iconic bikes have formed one of the most popular parts of the “Past Masters” feature.

   This year the brand new machine will be joining its famous Rotary predecessors out on track for the very first time in the hands of non other than multiple British Champion Jamie Whitham! What about that for another VMCC first!

   If the above isn’t enough to whet your appetite prior to seeing this new British Machine for the first time how about a couple of figures? 200BHP! 135KG! We reckon that’s worth a trip to Mallory Park!

   www.festivalof1000bikes.co.uk

4. SPECTACULAR NEW SHOW SET FOR KENT DEBUT

   Posted on 7:54am Saturday 8th Jun 2013

   A JAM-PACKED WEEKEND of high-octane motoring action is heading for Kent this September.

   Making its debut in 2013, The Carole Nash Big Kent Bike Show will be bringing straight-line sprint displays, wheelie machines, stunt extravaganzas and much, much more straight into the heart of the home counties.

   A welcome new addition to the Classic Bike Shows line-up; the nationally-recognised organiser of already massive events at Stafford and Bristol is excited to be bringing its unique brand of motorcycling madness to the Kent Event Centre.

   Show manager Nick Mowbray commented: “We have a weekend bursting with attractions, displays and activities that are designed to entertain showgoers of all ages, as well as die-hard bike aficionados.

   “And, The Kent Event Centre is the perfect destination for us with the location having its own trials track already on-site.”

   Among the highlights of the September 28-29 show will be live demonstrations from the Kent Youth Trials Club, Ken Fox’s famous Wall of Death and a gravity-defying performance from the Vertical Trix stunt team.

   There are a host of interactive opportunities as well with visitors invited to have a go on the Repsol Honda Wheelie Machine or speed round the track with The South Coast Land Rover Experience.

   Safety will also be on the agenda; the Kent Fire and Rescue Service will be at the show, informing the crowds about its ‘Biker Down’ scheme.

   Nick added: “Our portfolio of superb bike shows has grown significantly in recent years and we are delighted to be bringing the Big Kent Bike Show into that group.

   “We are looking forward to the coming months as we complete preparations for the event and build up to revealing our special guest attendees.”

5. Better weather and introduction of new areas at the BMF Show put smiles on faces!

   Posted on 9:55am Tuesday 21st May 2013

   BMF Show organisers The Mulberry Group have said that there was an increase in attendance at this years’ BMF Show compared to 2012.

   The weekend’s attendance was given as 42,432 which shows an increase of just over 3,000 from last year. “The weekend gave us a small increase on last year” said Mulberry’s MD Martin Chick, “although our target figure was 45,000, however given the fact that the country is still in a difficult way economically and some other shows won’t actually be staged in 2013, we have to take the positives from this and continue to build on them”

   The show featured new areas including a fledgling Vintage and Classic area featuring Bonhams and a fine display by the Vincent Owners Club and an Adventure and Overland Touring area which also included a presentation stage hosted by Graham Hoskins (Motorbike Diaries Mad in the Med) and featuring among others: Sam Manicom, Norman and Maggie Magowan, Ed March, Tom Woodrowe, Pat Garrod and Gary Taylor and Patsy Quick from Riders for Health.

   The weather certainly helped proceedings and the Bike park on Sunday started to look like it did from a few years ago with marshals having to work hard to park them all up.

   Other additions to the show included a big screen which allowed visitors to watch the Moto GP qualifying sessions and the race live on Sunday and Ken Fox’s Wall of Death.

   The cavalcade of Clubs in the main arena was the biggest for a number of years and pretty much everyone left with a smile on their face and bags of motorcycle gear in their hands! The BMF Shows are still not back to the ‘Glory’ years of the mid/late 70’s but things are moving in the right direction.

   www.thebmfshow.co.uk