Category: Events and Shows

1. Footman James bring back Coffee & Chrome in August 2021

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 30th Jul 2021

   As the world begins to open up once again in time for the summer months, Footman James have now released details of their first Coffee & Chrome meet for their clients and classic enthusiasts in 2021.

   Held at the Prescott Hill Climb in Cheltenham, on Sunday 22nd August from 9am – 12pm, the first meet-will see a maximum of 500 vehicles of all shapes and sizes congregate together for the first time at a Coffee & Chrome event since the pandemic started. Attendees will receive a voucher for a free bacon butty* (Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available) and there will be multiple coffee stands for other refreshments or snacks. *Limited to two per vehicle.

   Charlotte Moseley, Head of Marketing at Footman James commented, “We are very excited to finally be able to reunite with our clients and bring the classic community together at a Coffee & Chrome once again. We know how much they are loved by those who have attended previously, and we’ve received many enquiries around when the next one might be. We are very happy to finally be able to announce it. Plus, there may be some more Coffee & Chrome meets in the pipeline before the end of the year, watch this space!”

   David Bond, Managing Director at FJ commented, “Coffee & Chrome has become an integral event in the calendar for us, we love being at the centre of the community and being able to chat with enthusiasts about their pride and joys, face to face. The event always has such a good feel to it and something that has been sorely missed, so we’re very excited to see it’s return.”

   Prescott Speed Hill Climb is one of the UK's most prestigious motor racing venues. Set in 69 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, the estate not only provides a beautiful setting for a range of classic car and bike weekends, but also hosts major motor racing championships. Plus, the Bugatti Trust Museum will be open for Coffee & Chrome attendees to enjoy.

   Coffee & Chrome is open to anyone who has a passion for classics, not just Footman James clients. Spaces will go fast and are first come first serve, so if you would like to attend, please fill out the form on their website at: https://www.footmanjames.co.uk/coffee-and-chrome-august-2021

2. Manchester Bike Show - Postponed to 2nd & 3rd April 2022

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 17th Jul 2021

   The Manchester Bike Show due to take place on 11th & 12th September has now been postponed.

   The Manchester Bike Show will now take place on 2nd & 3rd April 2022 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Road, Stretford, Manchester, M17 1SN

   As organisers of The Manchester Bike Show we once again find ourselves between a rock and a hard place with regard to running or postponing the show. On the first two occasions when the show was postponed at EventCity in March 2020 and March 2021 the decision to postpone was fairly clear cut and taken out of our hands on each occasion by both the government and the venue. The latest decision to postpone was much less clear cut especially given the government’s decision to open up the economy on 19th July. The majority of the main manufacturers/dealers were booked in to attend on 11th / 12th September as were a good number of trade exhibitors and clubs, plus advance tickets were selling well and we were looking forward to a good show. However, we have been contacted by a number of dealers informing us that they will no longer be attending the September show for two main reasons. Firstly against a background of rising Covid cases the dealers don’t want to put their employees at any greater risk than necessary and equally these same employees, who are mostly young, are reluctant to put themselves into that situation anyway. Secondly there is currently a supply issue in both the car and motorcycle industry whereby the dealers have already sold out of the stock they were holding pre-pandemic and they can pre-sell any stock they can currently get their hands on, so there seems little point in going to all the effort of organising a stand with nothing to put on it. These dealers all assure me that new stock will be on the way by the end of 2021 and they will all be present when the show comes back to Bowlers on 2nd / 3rd April 2022.

   We are well aware that we could have gone ahead irrespective of the withdrawal of key exhibitors but we are not prepared to sacrifice the reputation of the event for short term financial gain. Hopefully you will support us in this decision and we look forward to seeing everyone again at Bowlers in April 2022.

   TICKETS

   Advance tickets for the show at Bowlers on 2nd / 3rd April 2022 will be available to purchase from Ticketline shortly. Keep an eye on the Manchester Bike Show’s Buy Tickets page for updates. Any tickets purchased for the March 2020 show at EventCity and September 2021 show at Bowlers will be valid for entry to the April 2022 show at Bowlers.

   www.manchesterbikeshow.com

3. Two-wheeled wonders from past and present set to roar into Salon Privé

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 14th Jul 2021

   • Motorcycle parade will open the event on 1 and 2 September
   • Concours d’Elégance set to celebrate 100 years of Moto Guzzi
   • Concours entrants can take part in the pre-event Tour Privé
   • World debut from top custom motorcycle builder Thornton Hundred

   Salon Privé will be welcoming some of the world’s greatest motorcycles to the fabulous surroundings of Blenheim Palace when it returns the first week of September. Whether in the Concours d’Elégance or elsewhere on the South Lawn, it will be a showcase for the finest two-wheeled machinery from past and present.
   
   A new addition for 2021 is the introduction of a motorcycle parade to open the event on the mornings of Wednesday 1 September and Thursday 2 September. Entrants will start outside the show field, then parade through the grounds of Blenheim Palace and into place on the elegant South Lawn.

   There will also be the opportunity for Motorcycle entrants to take part in Tour Privé for the first time, on Tuesday 31 August. The 100-mile route will depart the Great Court at Blenheim Palace and travel through the spectacular Cotswold countryside, with a luncheon stop at Grittleton House nestled in the picturesque village of Grittleton, Wiltshire.

   The motorcycles in the Concours d’Elégance will be split into three classes. Early entries for the Motorcycle class include a 1968 Triumph TR6C Trophy. An extremely rare example of this iconic West Coast Street Scrambler, it was part of a production run that lasted only from January to July 1968, and which was considered aesthetically superior to the later models. This particular motorcycle has been completely restored to original specification, included twin-leading-shoe front brake and 12-volt electrics.

4. ROAD RACING ACE MICHAEL DUNLOP CLAIMS TOP SPOT AT STAFFORD CLASSIC BIKE SHOW IN OCTOBER

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 10th Jul 2021

   NINETEEN times TT winner Michael Dunlop is set to take centre stage at the 2021 Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October 9-10.

   Michael is the first rider to complete a lap of the most famous road racing course in the world in under 17 minutes, with an average speed of 134mph.

   He is also the last member of the Dunlop quartet who have dominated the dangerous and thrilling scene of motorcycle road racing for more than 40 years. Despite losing his uncle Joey, father Robert and elder brother William through the love of the sport, Michael continues to race and is currently chasing his Uncle Joey’s world record of 26 Isle of Man TT wins.

   One of Michael’s most famous wins - and probably one of the most remarkable chapters in the Dunlop story - came immediately after another family tragedy. Just hours after his father Robert’s death at the North West 200 in 2008, Michael and his brother William were out preparing their bikes for racing the next day. Despite protests from organisers, family and friends, Michael went out and won the North West 200 the following day. He suitably dedicated the win to his father and since then has firmly established himself as one of the greatest motorcycle road racers in the world.

   Fans will be able to hear from the man himself as he chats to TT commentator and former champion Steve Plater throughout the weekend. Catch the pair live on stage and in the GP Paddock on both Saturday and Sunday, where there will be signing opportunities and Q&A sessions too.

   Plans are in place for a full return of all the much-loved aspects of the show, including the multi-million-pound Bonhams Auction, wall of death, massive indoor and outdoor trade and autojumble and club stands. There’ll be bikes everywhere, live trials action and live music too. More details will follow and will be updated on our website: www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com

   Tickets are on sale now at an early bird price of £13 until October 4. Visit www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com or call 01507 529529 to purchase.

5. SAVE THE DATE FOR A RUMBLE IN THE EUROJUMBLE

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 8th Jun 2021

   One of the UK’s biggest motorcycle autojumbles, the Eurojumble, will be held on Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 4 this year attracting thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts for two days of bikes, bargains and banter.

   Perhaps you are looking to start your very own bike project? Or you may have one on the go and you’re waiting to find that elusive part? The Netley Marsh treasure trove has everything you need from spare tools to signs, parts to complete machines.

   Based at Netley Marsh near Southampton, the 2021 Eurojumble is set to see hundreds of traders selling biking goodies and memorabilia which you wouldn’t find on the high street, or often in the UK!

   If you have some pre-loved biking possessions in need of a new home (or to make space in the garage for even more projects!), you can book one of our garage clear-out plots on the Saturday for just £20!

   Secure your e-ticket for the event or book your plots now at www.netleymarsheurojumble.com or call customer services on 01507 529529.