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Category: Events and Shows

  1. Britain’s Got Talent’s Bolddog FMX Display Team confirmed for The International Dirt Bike Show 2018!

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    The International Dirt Bike team is pulling out all the stops for this year’s show and has now confirmed the Bolddog FMX Display Team as yet another attraction for visitors to enjoy at Europe’s largest off-road show. As the UK’s number one freestyle motocross team, and Lings Motors and Honda UK’s official UK stunt team, the Bolddog FMX Display Team bases its show around the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system, performing all the top death-defying freestyle motocross moves!

    The team appeared on our TV screens back in 2014, getting as far as the live semi-finals in ITV’s popular Britain’s Got Talent series. The team, featuring the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, left viewers and TV judges open-mouthed during their time on the show. Unlike the rest of the semi-final performances, Bolddog FMX riders filmed their entry ahead of time as ITV bosses genuinely feared for the safety of the group and deemed their stunts too dangerous for live TV!

    The International Dirt Bike Show is held across four days – November 1-4 – at its now traditional home of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, in partnership for a third year with oil and lubricant giant MOTUL. 

    Show manager Nick Mowbray said: “We are delighted to confirm that the Bolddog FMX Display Team will be performing at our 2018 event. The team pushes the boundaries of freestyle motocross and leads the way for motorcycle display teams. We cannot wait to witness those 35ft-in-the-air tricks at the Dirt Bike Show.”  

    Event organiser Mortons Media Group will be looking to build on a sell-out 2017 show with an action-packed agenda to wow the crowds again this year. Advance tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online – dirtbikeshow.co.uk – or by calling 01507 529529. Prices start at £8.

    If you’re new to the event and would like to find out more about booking a stand, either visit the website or call the organising team on 01507 529430. 

  2. Two established motorcycle festivals join forces for 2019

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    Two of the UK’s most popular motorcycle festivals are set to join forces in 2019 with the announcement that the Prescott Bike Festival will now incorporate The Kickback Motorcycle Show - The National Custom Show & Championships. The exciting new collaboration will take place at the famous Gloucestershire hill climb and festival on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of June 2019.

    As part of a family friendly programme that incorporates everything from trade stands and live entertainment to parades and the opportunity for riders to ‘Run the Hill’, the Prescott Bike Festival also showcases more than 100 ‘Paddock Specials’ each year. This focus on engineering excellence makes it a natural fit with Kickback, which celebrates not only the finest street customs, modified classics and DIY builds but also hosts the National Championship of Custom Bike Building.

    More than 80 UK based finalists will take part in the National Championships, held under cover in a huge marquee. Showcasing the skills of emerging talent as well as experienced custom builders. There are no corporate mega budgets here; the focus is squarely upon craftsmen with wild imaginations and dirty fingernails!

    The result is two shows for the price of one and a spectacular day out for enthusiasts and industry alike. Even better is the fact that, as with previous Prescott Bike Festivals, all proceeds will go to the Blood Bike charities

    Celebrity guests such as Carl Fogarty and Charlie Boorman have made the pilgrimage to the historic venue in previous years and for 2019 racer turned broadcaster Steve Parrish will be joining the judging and commentary team. Parrish will bring his own brand of expertise and irreverent humour to the occasion.

    Gordon Downie, Director of the Prescott Bike Festival, said: “We are delighted to be working with Lorne at Kickback and bringing The National Custom Show & Championships to Prescott Hillclimb next year. It’s a perfect fit and complements our core values – motorcycles across the spectrum, engineering excellence and a great family day out. We look forward to welcoming Kickback visitors to Prescott.”

    Lorne Cheetham, Director of Kickback, added: “Bringing Kickback and the National Champs to a venue as prestigious as Prescott was a no-brainer – two great shows in one magnificent venue is good for us and our visitors. We’re excited!”

  3. This week...

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    Yorkshire Rock 'n' Bike Show
    Plymouth Motorcycle Club - Plymouth MegaRide™
    The Parish Lantern Bike Night
    M&P Open Weekend
    VJMC South Cheshire Classic Bike Show
    Brackley Festival of Motorcycling
    StonyHurst Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
    22nd Fairly Well Endowed Rally
    Bowood Summer Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
    VMCC & Classic Bike Day @ Ace Cafe

    See more details and events on THE BIKER GUIDE

    www.thebikerguide.co.uk/motorbikeeventsaugust.html

  4. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2019 CLASSIC DIRT BIKE SHOW SPONSORED BY HAGON SHOCKS

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    The annual off-road and road-racing show returns to Telford International Centre on Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17.
    Come and dig out classic dirt bike machinery galore – from parts and spares to accessories, riding kits and bike projects if you’re up for a challenge! Clubs and private entries will pack into the venue once again to display a fascinating collection of off-road machines. The outdoor autojumble, starting at 9am, will be overflowing with bargains for you to get your hands on.
    The exclusive three-course, sit-down dinner will be served on the Saturday evening and is expected to be another memorable occasion where guests can wine and dine with off-road legends for just £33. Between each course, the dirt bike stars will recount tales of their adventures. Why not join them for dinner? Check back to www.classicbikeshows.com for further information coming soon.

  5. This week...

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    Llangollen Motorcycle Festival - LlanBikeFest
    Bridge Rats MCC - Rat Pack Rally 15
    Thunder Thursday @ The Leadburn Inn
    Bike Night @ Jacks Hill Cafe
    The Yorkshire Pudding Rally
    Festival Of Wheels
    The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza
    Not the Oasis Rally
    English Rose Sisterhood Party
    Drunken Monkey Rock Festival
    Associated Sheppey Bikers "Big B" charity fund raiser
    BMCRC Club Bike Championships
    Donington Classic Motorcycle Festival
    Garstang Autojumble
    Normous Newark Autojumble
    Haynes Breakfast Club
    Suzuki Sunday @ Ace Cafe

    See more details and events on THE BIKER GUIDE