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Category: Events and Shows

  1. NEW BIKE SHOW PROMISES A SAFER SUMMER ON TWO WHEELS

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    West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme will adopt a fresh approach to influencing motorcycle riders this summer, by organising a free, one-day bike show in Birmingham. The new ON TWO WHEELS urban bike show will offer a wide range of entertainment, demonstrations, retailers and activities, with an underlying theme of improving rider safety on the regions roads.

    Casualty statistics for the West Midlands are broadly similar to those across the UK, in that motorcycle riders represent less than 1% of all road traffic and yet make up 16% of all fatal and serious injury casualties in road traffic collisions.

    The aim of the event will be to encourage safer riding, encourage all motorcyclists to participate in the day’s free activities, take expert advice, book post-show training courses and improve their own riding skills for their own benefit.

    West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme (WMCRS) Support Manager, Lisa Newmarsh explains, “We know that motorcyclists are a vulnerable group of road users. In our region, nearly two thirds of collisions in which they are involved are due to other road users failing to look properly, or performing a poor turn or other manoeuvre. No ‘shock tactics’ or ‘finger-wagging’ will be used at this event. Motorcycling enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a great day of dedicated entertainment as well as having easy access to riding instructors, BikeSafe assessors, dealers, manufacturers and other experts in a friendly atmosphere “.

    The event will incorporate stunt shows by Kawasaki-sponsored Craig Jones and the Zero Gravity Freestyle Trials team as well as riding demonstrations, a free Try-Before-You-Buy moped zone and free BikeSafe guided ride-outs on a variety of 2010 demo bikes. Exhibitors and retailers will offer everything from accessories and clothing to back protectors and security devices.

    Lexham Insurance are supporting the event as specialist moped and scooter insurers and this will be a first show appearance in the UK for Italian clothing manufacturer Tucano Urbano.

    The new ON TWO WHEELS urban bike show will be held at St Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham City Football Club, between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 18th July.

    Entry, parking and many of the activities will be free.    

    Activities, exhibitors and appearances will be added to the website as they are confirmed. For more information, go to www.ontwowheelsbikeshow.co.uk

    This event is supported by the Highways Agency.

  2. Manchester Bike Show 3rd - 4th April

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    An action packed high-octane show with everything you would expect and more from the greatest regional bike show. Heart-stopping stunt displays, the dynamic Indoor Freestyle Arena, a host of dealer and trade stands, as well as dealer approved used bikes and a classic bike and classic scooter display.
    • The skills of motorcycle trials riders like Steve Colley have to be seen to be believed. He and his rivals can do things with motorcycles that we mere mortals would consider impossible.
    • Vertical Trix Stunt Team and their wheelie machine
    • Dealers including Williams BMW, Hunts, Manchester Ducati, Philiph Youles and more...
    • Nick Sanders, the round the World rider brings you his amazing tented cinema
    • Rider training and skills brought to you by Honda & Ride Safe Back Safe
    • Outdoor Rider Training Feature by Stockport School of Motorcycling
    • Custom and Extreme Performance Corner - Another high impact feature is in the form of a Custom and Extreme Performance Corner. Displaying all that is weird and wonderful in the world of modified motorcycles, from mildly tweaked production bikes to bespoke machines that are engineered in every way imaginable.
    Back by popular demand

    Extreme Globe Riders - This show is a spectacular and absolutely heart stopping performance where you will experience the thrill of danger, along with great effects and commentary. The riders reach over 5 G and cross each
    other with speed over 70 km/h.
     

  3. NEW URBAN BIKE SHOW IS COMING TO TOWN

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    The new ON TWO WHEELS urban bike show will offer great entertainment, free activities and street-wise advice to bikers from all over the Midlands, when it takes over Birmingham City Football Club this summer.

     

    Features will include stunt performances by Craig Jones and the Zero Gravity Freestyle Trials Team as well as displays, demonstrations, retail stands and a ‘Try Before You Buy’ moped zone. Guided ride-outs on a range of demo bikes with West Midlands BikeSafe will appeal to those experienced riders needing to take their riding skills to the next level. Whilst a race bike simulator will offer a static buzz to bikers of all ages. A dedicated display of cool apparel, automatic mopeds and small geared bikes will undoubtedly appeal to new riders and tempted youngsters.

     

    It is hoped that manufacturers will support local dealers and retailers at the event. Plenty of experts from training schools, representative bodies and transport agencies will be on hand to offer information and advice covering everything from routes to your licence to tyre choice.

     

    The event is being organised by West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme to encourage all bikers to take up voluntary training and wear the best kit for the road.

     

    Show entry, parking, guided ride-outs and most of the dedicated activities will be free.

     

    What? The new ON TWO WHEELS urban bike show
    Where? St Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham City Football Club
    When? Sunday 18th July 2010, from 10.00am until 5.00pm

    A dedicated website will have attractions and exhibitors details added, as they are confirmed.

    Go to www.ontwowheelsbikeshow.co.uk for regular updates.

  4. Streetfighter & Stunt Fest Wembley 2010

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    Following the lamented loss some while ago of the cafe's infamous Streetfighter Sunday, as a consequence of outgrowing the historic North Circular Road premises, Ace Cafe London, in association with Stunt UK and the international StuntBike Freestyle (SBF) competition, and supported by Streetfighters magazine, have teamed up to present this new Ace Cafe London Streetfighter & Stunt Festival, to be held at Wembley Sunday 25th July.

    In addition to trade and industry stands and displays, this inaugural event combines the cafe's legendary Streetfighter Sunday, now relocated to the iconic and world famous venue of Wembley, with showcasing the live action Finals of Stunt UK's StuntBike Freestyle competition. Together with a static Streetfighters "Best Bikes" display, tyre frying burnouts, Show Up n' Shine competition, prizes, awards and entertainment, the Ace is looking for a "Face" to represent the cafe and to act as the Official Ace Hostess for a year, being chosen and crowned live on stage as part of this first, adrenalin fuelled, Ace Cafe London Streetfighter & Stunt Festival.

    www.stuntuk.com

  5. Ally Pally Press Release

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    Danny John - Jules, star of the TV show 'Red Dwarf', and his team mate Graham Hoskins undertake the challenge of a lifetime, departing from the Ally Pally Show at Noon on Saturday 27th Feb in aid of BBC TV's 'Sport Relief' charity, motorbiking nearly 7,000 miles to circumnavigate the Mediterranean Sea in just 15 days. Graham and Danny will travel through three continents, riding across fourteen diverse, scenic and often chaotic countries as they cross from Europe over the Bosphorus into Asia, through the Middle East and round into North Africa. It's an endurance challenge and not for the faint-hearted!

    To finish the Iron Butts Challenge, Danny and Graham will have to work together to overcome whatever trials face them. From bad navigation and getting lost, to flat tyres, mad and bad local drivers, mechanical failure, visa and border issues, running out of fuel and cultural differences. www.ironbutts.co.uk and www.virginmoneygiving.com/ironbutts

    Being officially debuted at the Ally Pally Show by Ace Cafe London is the new Triumph "Ace 904 Thruxton Special". A collaboration between T3 Racing, the Triumph experts, and Stonebridge Motor Company to produce a Triumph based classic cafe racer style motorcycle, with modern power and performance
    www.t3-racing.co.uk

    Live stage action, brought to you by Pro Starz includes interviews and entertainment, from Noon each day, featuring presenter, performer and actress, Danni Murphy. Throughout the three days of the show, Danni will be working closely with Pro Starz hosting activities ranging from a motorcycling fashion show, dancers, bike racers, competitors, as well as conducting "on the spot" interviews around the event.

    A new feature of the outdoor stunt display is Alstar, who specialises in drifting his "big jap multi" sports bike, spinning up the tyres, all whilst trying to wear out his knee sliders! www.stuntstarz.co.uk

    AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building, Ally Pally Show affiliate event competition now included Metric Class sponsorship with Vance & Hines GBP 1000 (retail) of product credit, RSD (Roland Sands Designs) GBP 750 of product credit and Progressive Suspension GBP 500 (retail) of product credit courtesy of www.mageurope.net , with Brit Bike Class sponsorship being a set of top of the range spoke wheels courtesy of www.ridewrightwheels.com