Category: Events and Shows

1. Eisenberg swaps Pendine for PIZZA!

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 13th Jul 2020

   MADMAX Pizza official launch: Tuesday 21 July 2020, for prosecco and pizza at 12 noon
   Mayor of Richmond Cllr Geoff Acton to officially open at 12.30pm
   New adventure for record-breaking motorcyclist Zef Eisenberg
   MADMAX record-breaking jet turbine motorbike will be on display

   
   Zef Eisenberg has never been one to back down from a challenge. The founder of the MADMAX Race Team currently holds more than 50 British, World, ACU, FIM and Guinness speed records, and is the only person to break the 200mph barrier on sand with both a motorcycle and a car.
   
   With lockdown having curtailed nearly all forms of racing and testing, he has diverted his energy to his next greatest passion food and in this case PIZZA, but no ordinary pizza, this will be MADMAX Pizza!
   
   The first MADMAX Pizza restaurant will be hosting a launch event on Tuesday 21 July in Eisenberg’s hometown of Richmond in south-west London. The all-Italian team is supported by local celebrity Italian Chef Stefano Bergamin, creator of BACCO and head pizza chef Valentino (sorry not the Valentino Rossi) –who is a master of the Neapolitan thin-crust style, and who is passionate about delivering the best authentic Italian pizzas, using a traditional family recipe and fresh, home made dough and tomato sauces, made on the premises with the freshest ingredients.
   
   As you’d expect from the man behind ‘Eisenberg Racing’ – a specialised engineering team that works with the best to develop some of the world’s most extreme and powerful motorbikes and cars – no stone is being left unturned in his quest for the perfect pizza. That ethos covers everything from super, fresh toppings, as well as the creation of an incredible gluten-free pizza base, a feat rarely achieved.
   
   “We’ve proud of our experienced Italian pizza chef,” said Eisenberg, “and the same passion, quality and excellence will go into our food as goes into our racing and record-breaking. We’re using a real stone and real fire pizza oven, with a goal to make, ‘the best pizzas you’ve ever tasted, and once the model is perfected, we will look to roll out more stores”.

   www.madmaxpizza.co.uk

   
   OFFICIAL OPENING:

   Tuesday 21 July 2020, 12 noon
   Walk out of Richmond Station, turn right, 50 metres down is;
   MADMAX Pizza - 7 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 2ND

2. bike1066 events POSTPONED - Long Live the Mayday Run

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 29th Jun 2020

   LONG LIVE THE Mayday Run  - we will be back May 3^rd 2021!

   It is with great regret that despite announcement of the easing of lockdown on July 4^th large gatherings of people will still not be allowed and we have therefore taken the decision in consultation with all our stakeholders – Councils, police, NHS et al to POSTPONE all bike1066 events – Bexhill MotoFest July 26^th (which we had already merged with August 15^th), VJ Day Run August 15^th (deferred from May Day / VE Day 2020) and Eastbourne BikeNites. We are restructuring for a return as the Mayday Run on May 3^rd 2021 (subject to approval).

   www.bike1066.com

3. Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance postponed until 2021

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 9th Jun 2020

   Show organisers for Motorcycle Live regretfully announced today that following an extensive and detailed consultation period, it has been agreed to postpone this year’s show until 2021 with concern for public safety and the wellbeing of industry colleagues being central to the decision. 

   The following open letter has been issued from Managing Director of Motorcycle Live, Finlay McAllan:

   “Motorcycle Live is all about audience interaction, meeting with friends, climbing onto all the latest machines and trying on the all latest gear. Many of us use it as an annual pilgrimage to meet with friends and family and enjoy a great day out together. And it’s not just the public who join us each day – we, alongside our industry colleagues - look forward to the event every year too. Therefore, as you can imagine, the decision to postpone this year’s show has not been taken lightly. Our concern for the safety of our visitors, exhibitors and industry colleagues is at the heart of this decision.

   "As with any hard decision, we looked at it with a number of different perspectives and factored in various scenarios and restrictions that could be imposed. Running an event like Motorcycle Live under the COVID-19 related restrictions – such as adhering to social distancing requirements, restricting attendance numbers and dictating the direction of people around the hall – all ultimately would have impacted negatively on the experience of those attending and therefore the very essence of the show.

   "The whole of the Motorcycle Live team is extremely disappointed – as we’re sure that you are too – but rest assured we will continue working behind the scenes to deliver you a fantastic show in 2021. In the meantime, stay safe and look after each other.”  

   MCIA looks forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors to Motorcycle Live 2021 between 20th – 28th November.
   
   www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

4. 2020 Shows update from the British Motor Museum

   Posted on 1:00pm Monday 8th Jun 2020

   The British Motor Museum is well known for its extensive and diverse range of motoring shows, gatherings and rallies that normally take place over the summer months. Unfortunately with the continuing COVID-19 restrictions, the Museum has had to make further changes to this year’s show programme. 

   The intention of the Museum is, where possible, to postpone rather than cancel shows whilst consistently adhering to Government advice. The Museum is currently putting in place all the necessary measures and risk assessments to ensure that when it re-opens it has the safety of visitors and staff at the centre of everything it does. This information will all be available on its website prior to the Museum re-opening and any show taking place.

   So subject to COVID restrictions, the Museum is currently still planning for the Old Ford Rally to take place on 19 July and the Yakushi Car Club Meet on the new date of 26 July. A final decision about both events will be made by 17 June and published on their website and social media channels. The Gaydon Land Rover Show which was scheduled to take place on 9 - 10 May, has been moved to 1 - 2 August. The Classic & Vintage Commercial Show has been postponed from 13 & 14 June to 8 & 9 August.

   The National Metro & Mini Show and BMC & Leyland Show, which were planned for June and July will now take place on  6 September. Whilst the Retro Truck show is still scheduled for 12 & 13 September, Mogfest on 26 September, the Large Model Aircraft Show on 25 October and the Great British Model Railway Show on 7 & 8 November.

   Unfortunately a few of the shows have been cancelled but will return in 2021. These include the UK Slot Car Festival which would have taken place on 16 & 17 May, Ford Nationals on 28 June, TR Drivers on 12July, the MGF 25^th Anniversary on 25 July, the Banbury Run on 16 August and the Buses Festival which was due to take place on 23 August. All the 2021 dates for these shows will be published on the Museums website as soon as they are confirmed.

   Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum stated “It is disappointing to have to make further changes to our show programme but wewould like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support. We hope that many of our visitors will still be able to join us when we can safely deliver our first-class shows”.

   Tickets for cancelled events will be refunded and processed over the next few weeks. For postponed events, all sold tickets will be valid for the new dates with refunds available on request.
   For ticket FAQs visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/news/coronavirus-update-for-visitors.
   To find out more about the British Motor Museum please visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 
   

5. Pandemic puts pay to Prescott Bike Festival

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 30th Apr 2020

   Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have to sadly announce that the DEVITT KICKBACK Custom Show has been postponed. The event was due to take place at the fabulous Prescott Bike Festival in July.
   
   We must observe the current official guidlines on mass gatherings and have made the difficult decision to postpone the KICKBACK / PRESCOTT event until 26-27th June 2021.
   
   We are looking closely at the lockdown situation and hope to be able stage an independent KICKBACK show in the late autumn.
   
   
   TheCustomShow.com