Category: Events and Shows

1. A free event - Sam Childers, The Real Machine Gun Preacher is coming back to Hayling Island 16th March 2018...

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 23rd Nov 2017

   To date, Sam has rescued over 1,500 children from the hands of evil warlords who make sons kill their parents and who take small female children away and exploit them in the sex and slave trade and he currently feeds over 12,000 children, widows and orphans a day.

    "I will guarantee that you will never meet a preacher like Sam again.... He is unique - a one-off."

   In his former life, he dealt drugs and was an enforcer (a hired gun) for one of America’s most notorious motorcycle gangs, before his conversion to Christianity and him finding his mission - to save children in war-torn East Africa.

   In 2013 Sam received the Mother Teresa Award for International Social Justice (the largest award of its type in the world for International Social Justice) and he is the only American ever to be bestowed with that honour (the Dalai Lama and UK House of Lords rep, Baroness Caroline Cox were also bestowed with this award in previous years). 

   Bikers are very welcome to this event, especially as Sam is a biker. Go along and listen to this great inspiring man speak and bring as many fellow bikers with you as you wish to. Just pre-book to secure your space.

   The organisers have even arranged to have MGP (Machine Gun Preacher) and AOEAUK (Angels of East Africa UK) biker patches available on the day. Sam Childers - Angels of East Africa UK - The Real Machine Gun Preacher

   There will also be books, dvd’s and t-shirts available for those who wish to purchase them and Sam will gladly sign them for you.

   venue: Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0HB

   The event is free and if you would like to attend, then just contact Mark or Deborah Dawes on 02392 460815 or by email at [email protected] to secure your space.

   A free event - Sam Childers, The Real Machine Gun Preacher (not the Hollywood Gerard Butler), is coming back to Hayling Island 16th March 2018...

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2. KICKBACK provides free platform once again for UK’s emerging custom engineers

   Posted on 9:00am Friday 17th Nov 2017

   Steve will be entering his R75/7 into the 2018 National Championship for Custom Motorcycles at KICKBACK in April.

   The KICKBACK Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from 7th - 8th April.
   
   KICKBACK will be hosting the 2018 National Championship for Custom Motorcycles with up to 75 bike builders entering their masterpieces.
   
   One of the categories for the National Championships—the UK’s most established of its kind—is Best Young Builder, where engineers and fabricators under 30 years old can battle it out.
   
   There will also be a great collection of creative customs and modified classics in the (non-compete) Invitational Showcase plus visitors will be able to enjoy the professional stunt show and watch burn-outs and fire-ups over the weekend. 

   Grab a coffee or cool beer and wander around the Shed Jumble and check out the new gear on the exhibition trade booths.
   
   The event opens at 12 noon—5.30pm on Saturday 7th and from 10am— 4.30pm on Sunday 8th April.
   
   Parking is free, you can park your bike right outside the main entrance and camping is available as well as an onsite hotel.
   
   Visitors can help themselves to a free poster and show guide and more information and advance tickets are available from www.TheCustomShow.com
   
   
   

3. Ducati UK at Motorcycle Live with 5 new motorcycles

   Posted on 3:00pm Thursday 16th Nov 2017

   • UK debut for five new models: Panigale V4, Scrambler 1100, Multistrada 1260, 959 Panigale Corse and Monster 821
   • Be Wiser Ducati riders Shane Byrne and Glen Irwin to visit the stand
   • New accessory and apparel range on display
   • Ducati store will be retailing latest apparel collection

   The new 2018 Ducati range will be on display at this year’s Motorcycle Live (18-26 November) with the addition of five new models. The most prominent of these will be the Panigale V4 which only last week won the title of “Most Beautiful Bike of the EICMA Show” in Milan. In addition to the Panigale V4 will be the limited edition V4 Speciale taking centre stage and featuring a special livery, carbon accessories, full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system and a host of other special components.

    

   The 959 Panigale not to be outshone sees the introduction of the stunning 959 Panigale Corse. This new 959 Panigale is enhanced by a dedicated livery inspired by the colours of the MotoGP, This exclusive version of the 959 Panigale is equipped with high-quality Öhlins suspensions. It has a multi-adjustable titanium-nitride treated Öhlins NIX30 fork with a diameter of 43 mm, and a multi-adjustable Öhlins TTX36 shock-absorber.

    

   The Multistrada is upgraded with a new Ducati Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) 1262 cc engine, new chassis, more advanced electronics, and an aesthetic update that includes new fairing panels and lighter, sportier looking wheels. The Multistrada 1260 S, S Touring and Pikes Peak versions will be on display at Motorcycle Live and be joined by the Multistrada 950 and Multistrada 1200 Enduro.

    

   Another model that has seen an upgrade for 2018 is the new Monster 821. Launched prior to the Milan show, the introduction coincides with 25 years since the unveiling of the original Monster 900. The 821 features the same aesthetic and functional features of the Monster 1200 such as the redesigned tank and tail unit, headlight, TFT instrument panel and silencer.

    

   It is not only the Ducati range that sees new introductions, the Scrambler brand welcomes the new Scrambler 1100 range to the land of joy. The new model comes in three versions with standard, special and sport models with each having defining features but all sharing the new 1079 cc engine. Also new for 2018 is a black version of the Desert Sled and new 803cc Scrambler Street Classic.

    

   As well as the new models, visitors will also be able to see the rest of Monster range including a Monster 797 and Monster 1200, , more from the Scrambler range with the Sixty2 and Café Racer versions and Supersport and Supersport S including an S version with touring accessories.

    

   The XDiavel family sees a new addition with the stunning new iceberg white version, this will be on display alongside a Diavel Carbon. The Hypermotard 939 SP always looks sensational but with the addition of Ducati Performance accessories this is a must see at Motorcycle Live.

    

   Shane Byrne’s British Superbike Championship winning Be Wiser Ducati will be on display for the duration of the show with the man himself making a special appearance on the first Sunday. Team mate Glen Irwin will also visit the stand on the closing day of the show.

    

   As usual there will a Ducati store retailing the latest Ducati apparel and gifts and Ducati UK staff will be on hand to help with queries or advice.

    

   The Ducati stand is located in Hall 3A stand 3F20. For more information about Motorcycle live and ticket information visit: www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

    

   For further information on the 2018 model range visit www.ducati.com

4. New metal at Motorcycle Live!

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 16th Nov 2017

   The world's leading motorcycle manufacturers took the covers off their brand-new 2018 models at the annual Milan show last week and, from this Saturday, the very same bikes will be making their UK debut at Motorcycle Live at The NEC, Birmingham. 

   Click here to read our handy round-up of all the new machinery unveiled, then book your ticket to be one of the first people in the country to see and touch these stunning bikes. You could even win one of them – the KTM 790 Duke –  in the official show competition!  

   Get the most out of Motorcycle Live and make sure you don't miss out on all the rider signings and interviews, special offers, exclusive catering discounts, traffic updates by downloading the FREE show app, via the App Store or Google Play. 

   

   Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live are priced at just £19.50 per adult, £12 for Seniors, £1 for 11-16 year olds* and FREE for children aged ten and under (accompanied by a paying adult). Every single live feature, event and experience at the show is absolutely FREE to enjoy... so what are you waiting for?! 

   Motorcycle Live 2017 takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November.

5. Visit Orange & Black with H-C Travel at Motorcycle Live at the NEC

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 9th Nov 2017

   The biggest UK motorcycle show of the year is just around the corner. We're dusting down our trusty orange gazebos and flying in Gary 'Bear' Fleshman, guide extraordinaire, for the duration. Orange & Black with H-C Travel will be highlighting our latest touring experiences:

   • Exciting changes to our programme of tours for 2018 with Orange & Black's expansion into Cuba, Mexico and Canada. 
   • Adventure touring in the USA and Mexico
   • H-C Travel tours in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Asia
   • Two new and more flexible ways of doing an old favourite - Route 66!
   • 2018 guided Rocky Mountain High and Legends of the West 
   • And come and meet our special guests...

   Our Exhibition Schedule

   • Tues 14th Nov: Kicking off our show programme, 'Bear' is hosting an informal open house at our local pub from 7.30 p.m. Simply reply to this email to let us know if you want to attend at The Red Lion, High Street, Overton, Hants. RG25 3HQ.
   • Sat 25th Nov p.m & Sun 26th: Professional adventurer Tiffany Coates who guides our 'Ladies in Ladakh, Thailand' series will be joining us.
   • Weds 22nd Nov: Daniel Benster our Kerala guide extraordinaire will be on hand to regale you with tales of our fantastic 'Tea and Spice' and 'Mountains, Beaches and Wildlife' tours.
   • Sat 25th Nov a.m.: TV presenter Henry Cole is on our stand. He's looking forward to riding with us again. This time on our High Chaparral with Henry Cole tour next September! 
   • Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Nov: Gary will be available on request to attend chapter or other club meetings to discuss USA touring.