Category: Events and Shows

1. TT Legends Ben And Tom Birchall To Headline The Winter Classic

   Posted on 11:30am Thursday 15th Dec 2016

   FORMER world sidecar champions the Birchall brothers are set to kick-start the new motorcycling season in style at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show on the weekend of January 7-8.
   

   Ben and Tom will join compere Steve Plater on stage at Newark Showground to discuss a range of subjects including their many accomplishments – being former world sidecar champions, four-time TT race winners and the current Sidecar TT lap record holders.
     
   Head of the event Nick Mowbray said: “Hearing from two current stars of the road racing world will be a real treat for showgoers and, with Steve Plater as interviewer, it should prove to be fascinating for any TT enthusiast.”

   The show will also offer the chance to explore hundreds of classic bikes on display, and is a great opportunity to grab some parts and spares to complete any restoration for a new year of riding.

   And the Winter Classic won’t just be celebrating classic motorcycles but also scooters, as the popular Scooter World hall will once again be showcasing the smaller machines.

   Triple British champion Stuart Day will be at the event along with local scooter clubs, private entries and traders. There will also be various challenges and competitions running throughout the weekend, including a special charity auction.Nick added: “Our season-opener is set to be bigger and better than ever before, and we can’t wait to get 2017 under way.”

   Discounted advance tickets are now on sale for the show, with a one-day adult pass costing just £8. Get more information at classicbikeshows.com

2. Toy runs this weekend...

   Posted on 8:00am Friday 9th Dec 2016

   10th December 2016
   Three Amigo's Annual Toy Run

   In aid of the local Childrens ward and disabled children in the care of the local NCH. Bring a toy or chuck a few bob in the bucket. Presents should be unwrapped and new. 13:00 departure.

    

   venue: Meet @ 12:00 from The Commons Car Park, Pembroke, South West Wales, SA71 4EA

   tel: 07515 631 554
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   11th December 2016
   Roughleys Toy Run   

   Bring some cheer to those children who are less fortunate than us by bringing a toy to give to them. We will be leaving Tesco's in Stockport at 12 prompt, proceeding to The Rainbow Family Trust in Didsbury then onto The Together Trust in Cheadle, learner friendly route. If you could mark the gifts with either Male/Female, approx age (don't forget there are teenagers in these establishments) that would help so much. 

   venue: Stockport Tesco, (near Manchester) Tiviot Way, Portwood, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 2BT 
   price: Cash donations are welcome 
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   12th December 2016
   2 Wheels in Unison

   Annual charity ride to the local hospital children ward. Ride starts at 12.30, returning to The Woodlands by 2pm for refreshments. Also a band on in the evening.

   venue: The Woodlands Hotel, 362 Liverpool Rd, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1RU
   price: Please bring a new unwrapped toy or a donation to the baby unit.
   tel: 07851 810060
   website: www.taliesinbrotherhood.co.uk
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   11th December 2016
   Toy Run - Ace Cafe

   The cafe's annual Christmas Toy Run into central London departs at 11am on Sunday 11th December to attend the children's wards of three hospitals:

   St Mary's (Paddington) 11.45am - 12.15pm 
   Royal Brompton (Chelsea) 1pm - 1.30pm 
   Evelina Children's Hospital (Westminster) 2pm - 2.30pm

   As always, any surplus gifts will be distributed to various children's homes and groups. Please bring gifts that are wrapped and labelled Boy/Girl/Age Group. Because of allergies hospitals advise against stuffed toys and sweets - the nursing staff however may appreciate some sweeties!

   On returning to the cafe, there will be prizes for the 'Best Dressed Bike' and the 'Best Dressed Rider' - and a hot cuppa!

   venue: Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD 
   tel: 020 8961 1000 
   website: www.ace-cafe-london.com - www.acecafeevents.com 
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   11th December 2016
   Cambridge Bikers Christmas Toy Run

   Join lots of other Bikers in a truly spectacular ride to Addenbrookes Hospital taking gifts and toys to those in hospital over the festive period. Previous years have seen three miles of bikers riding into Cambridge with many dressed in costume. Meet at 9am ready to ride at 9.45am. Bacon rolls, tea and coffee should be on offer again. There may be a one way system in place this year to make exiting a little easier.

   venue: La Pergola, Cambridge Road, Harlton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 1HA. A603 outside Cambridge. 
   price: Just bring a toy or gift for someone in hospital. One gift per rider or pillion.
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3. What was your favourite Motorcycle event that you attended in 2016?

   Posted on 9:30am Thursday 8th Dec 2016

   Four weeks into this poll and the leader board is...   

   Mt Heads Rally - 78 votes
   You've Been Nabbed 25 - 72
   Caveman Bash - 57 votes
   Avernus MCC Rally - 48 votes
   Rally in a Chalet - 41 votes
   Tiger MCC Soggy Moggy Rally - 40 votes
   Tees Riders Rusty Nut Rally - 35 votes
   One Aim Rally - 33 
   Perverts in Leather Rally - 27 votes
   Drink Drop and Doss - 20
   Roughleys Bike Show - 18 votes
   Mobile Chaos MCC Kamikaze Run Rally - 19 votes
   Stormin' the Castle - 17 votes
   Big Barn Rally - 16 votes
   Roughleys Bike Show - 15 votes
   Cumbria Custom Show - 14 votes
   Ragnarock Rally - 14 votes
   
   The poll will run until 2017.
   
   For the wining event we will send booklets, stickers, a t-shirt for the organiser (or for a raffle), a banner for the entrance and extra promotion for the event on THE BIKER GUIDE website.

    

   The vote is open to members of the facebook group for THE BIKER GUIDE -  go here to vote

   www.facebook.com/groups/thebikerguide/

4. Toy runs this weekend...

   Posted on 11:00am Tuesday 29th Nov 2016

   3rd December 2016
   Santa's On A Bike

   Ride in aid of the Children's Hospice Southwest. Rides in Cornwall, Devon and Bristol. See the website for more details.

   venue: Plymouth to St Austell, Taunton to Barnstaple, Bristol to Wraxal. 
   price: Donation please 
   tel: 07749 361170 
   website: www.santasonabike.org.uk 
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   4th December 2016
   Christie's Santa-Run 2016

   Every year we have a santa run for sick children in the north west, over the last few years its bigger and better with everyone getting dressed as santa or christmas things, we have trikes scooters bikes classic cars and even a massive sleigh

   venue: Henry Boddingtons, Manchester Road, Pendlebury, Salford, Manchester, M27 8TG
   price: free event just bring selection boxes or gifts for children 
   tel: 07457 518 244
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   4th December 2016
   Burton Annual Toy Run

   Registration will be open from 9am, for free Tea/Coffee and mince pies. Leaving at 11am to Fountains School in Stretton. Free refreshments at the school and the Christmas fayre. Prize for the best dressed vehicle. 

   venue: Unwanted MCC Rockbar, Shobnall Sports & Social Club, Shobnall Rd, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BB
   price: £5 per bike
   tel: Tango on 07761 931226 or Ruth 07988 521400
   website: www.unwantedmcc.co.uk
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   4th December 2016
   The Reading Toy Run

   Meet at Amec Foster Wheeler (RG2 9FW) 1 ish to leave at 2pm. Bring a new unwrapped toy or gift. Travel in procession to A Barnardo's school in Wokingham. Gifts go to Barnardo's and other local children's charities.  

   venue: Amec Foster Wheeler, Shinfield Park, Berkshire, RG2 9FW to High Close School, Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1TT
   price: free
   tel: 01189 787 095
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5. Motorcyclists celebrate at Britain’s biggest 2016 biking festival

   Posted on 9:00pm Sunday 27th Nov 2016

   Motorcyclists celebrate at Britain’s biggest 2016 biking festival

   Motorcycle Live 2016 came to a close this evening after nine spectacular days at The NEC in Birmingham, where 43 of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers displayed their new models as visitors were further entertained with interactive features and opportunities to ride.

   A total of 113,172 motorcycling fans, representing a 2.4% increase on 2015's numbers, visited the show over the nine days since it opened its doors on Saturday 19 November, enjoying over 150 exhibitor stands and retail outlets. There were also plenty of opportunities to meet biking celebrities like comedian Ross Noble, Charley Boorman and record-breaking Olympic cyclist, Jason Kenny.  

   Motorcycling enthusiasts of all ages, from biking newbies to seasoned veterans, enjoyed 19 live events and features at the show, all of which were absolutely free. They included the spectacular FMX Live freestyle motocross show and no fewer than nine opportunities to ride an enormous variety of two-wheeled machinery.

   Racing stars visited the show each day, with riders from MotoGP, World and British Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT, motocross and speedway taking part in chat shows, quiz games and numerous autograph and selfie sessions with fans.

   Scott Grimsdall, marketing manager of BMW Motorrad, said, “We’ve had the best quantity of leads in recent years, the level of engagement has been fantastic and we’ve booked the highest number of test rides that we’ve ever done at a show. As always, it’s been really well organised by Finlay and the crew, so it’s been a really successful show for us.”

   “Our stand has been incredibly busy all week," said Paul Lilly, Triumph's general manager in the UK, “and customer reaction to the 2017 model line up extremely positive. Many customers have taken the opportunity to register interest in our new models and we're looking forward to a strong season ahead.

   Clothing and accessories retailer, Mega Motorcycle Store, enjoyed its most successful show ever, with managing director Steve Gannicott saying: “It’s been a great week and we’ve seen really positive increases in sales of textile clothing and boots. We set ourselves a target for the show and we’ve beaten that, so it’s been a great Motorcycle Live for us!”

   “It’s been another fantastic showcase for motorcycling in the UK, including the world launch of a new British model,” beamed Motorcycle Live’s managing director Finlay McAllan. “With access to every live show and interactive feature included in the ticket price, we’ve also had great feedback from visitors.

   “It’s all about the bikes, really,” he added, “and having so many manufacturers here with so many new models for 2017 has made this year’s show one of the very best for visitors to review everything on offer and plan their future motorcycling.”

   Make a date for your diary for Motorcycle Live 2017, at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November.