Category: Events and Shows

1. Bike Tours for the Wounded present It's A Knock Out weekend

   Posted on 9:00am Friday 13th May 2016

   A fun-filled weekend staring 'Graham Fishers It's A Knock Out' to raise funds to send gallant heroes on a trip of a lifetime, on US Motorcycle Tours riding pillion on Harley-Davidsons.

   They are looking for 27 teams of 10 to take part, for their biggest fundraising event yet and they are asking for your help to make it happen!

   The weekend will also have face-painting, bouncy castles, ice-cream, refreshments, evening bar, live music, stalls, camping and more. A great weekend to catch up with friends and family, or bring your work team along for a bit of team building. Friendly competition, bubbles, laughs and fun guaranteed.

   venue: Windmill Field, School Lane, Haigh, Wigan, Manchester, WN2 1PD
   
   Registration fee is £25 - When you register you will be taken through a process of creating an Everydayhero page which will become your personal fundraising zone. This can be shared on facebook and twitter and sent to your e-mail contacts at the click of a button. Overnight camping on the Saturday at £5pp.
   
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   Please help our Wounded, Injured and Sick Service Personnel and Veterans - Bike Tours for the Wounded

2. There really is something quite special about the You've Been Nabbed rally and this year there was something in the air...

   Posted on 9:00am Wednesday 11th May 2016

   The event has been blighted for the past few years with dreadful weather and chilly temperatures, however this year that was all a distant memory, where the sun shined, the temperatures soared and the only thing in the sky that caused any concerns was the Spitfire from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fleet that flew overhead and dipped its wings to salute to 25 years of the NABD!

   We arrived to be greeted by the lovely marshals, before we headed to the main area to park up. Nice wide pathways lead to very organised camping fields where motorbikes, trikes, cars, campers and tents all pitched side-by-side, proving that they can all live in harmony.

   As ever the comedians were painfully funny, with Rob Mulholland being truly amazed certain jokes were being appreciated more than ever, the most humble John Porter playing to the largest crowd he had ever played to (more of that we think John) and the most animated Rick Hulse telling hilarious stories of his barmy friends who hold things up with a brick in a frozen fish fingers box...
   

   So as the volunteers, committee, attendees, bands, dj's and comedians, recover from this much-loved event, filled with laughs, excellent bands, barrels of ale, lashings of beer and cider, where friends met up, people met facebook friends in the flesh and where new friendships were made, we would like to say a great big well done to everyone involved in the organising of this outstanding event and for those who give your time to support the wonderful cause that is the NABD. 

   
   
   Rick Hulse telling hilarious stories at You've Been Nabbed

   
   
   
   
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3. The Air Ambulance Saved My Life

   Posted on 9:00am Sunday 8th May 2016

   Bikesafe2016 is coming to Northamptonshire, a family road safety day with a difference. 

   Organised by Bikesafe and Northamptonshire Highways, Bikesafe is a police led motorcycle initiative that is run by most forces throughout the UK.  And this year we are bringing it to Northamptonshire and the iconic Rockingham Circuit in Corby on Saturday July 16^th.

   Not only bringing it to the county we are delighted to announce our charity partner will be The  Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. They will be there on the day collecting with proceeds from the gate also going to this cause.

   Northamptonshire Highways are passionate about supporting the service and, not only close to our hearts, but close to Lee Anderson, whose life was saved by air ambulance staff after a serious bike crash.

   Lee can’t remember much about his life-saving helicopter journey from the A508 in Northamptonshire  to Coventry Hospital, but he does know that without the air ambulance’s help, he is unlikely to be alive.

   He said: “What happened to me could happen to anyone. My wheel was faulty and I slid 40 metres into a telegraph post which broke a lot of my ribs and my collarbone in four places. I have thought a lot about it since it happened and the more I think about it the more I owe them. The last thing I remember is telling them that I couldn’t breathe. I found out later that my lungs had filled with blood. The air ambulance came with a doctor who gave me pain-killing drugs, used a scalpel to get into my ribs and pushed into my lungs to release the pressure and I was taken to Walsgrave University Hospital. The journey would have taken more than 30 minutes by ambulance – by air it took six. I think that, with the help of the doctor who was also transported to the roadside by air ambulance, it made all the difference.”

   Mr Anderson, 48, was in a critical condition for 24 hours until he was moved to the cardio-thoracic ward for a week. He was fitted with a new metal collarbone and six weeks after the crash he was back to work.

   He added: “I was saved by a team of people – not only the doctor and the pilot and paramedic, but also the people who shake collection tins on street corners, the fundraisers, which is why I think it is important to support air ambulance week. We need the pilot, the doctor the paramedic – the whole team to make it work, and that is expensive, but there’s no doubt that it saves lives. While one-off donations are great we are desperate for companies to choose the air ambulance as their charity of the year.”

   Lee is urging people to visit the National Bikesafe Show and Track event at the Rockingham Circuit to support the air ambulance. The air ambulance receives no Government or National Lottery funding and needs to raise £1.7m each year just to keep flying and saving lives.

   In August alone the specialist crew flew more than 80 times to save lives.

   For more information about the air ambulance or to donate to the charity visit www.wnaa.co.uk or call 0845 130999.

   The event runs from 10am until 5pm and parking is free.

   Gates to the show open 10am. But to be first on the track he assessed rides start at 8am.

   The police assessed ride and track experience can be booked at www.bikesafe.co.uk

   The National BikeSafe Show & Track Experience @ Rockingham Motor Speedway, Mitchell Road, Corby, Northants. NN17 5AF

   To register for information and updates please simply email [email protected]

   For more details about the show see the event facebook page

   Follow on Twitter @nnhighways @bikesafe

   Northamptonshire Highways, the partnership between Northamptonshire County Council and KierWSP 
   
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   BikeSafe is a Police led motorcyclist advisory, assessment and referral scheme. www.bikesafe.co.uk

4. What's On this weekend

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 4th May 2016

   Lots of events on this weekend across the UK, starting with Bike Night @ Jacks Hill Cafe on Friday 6th, Touratech Travel Event @ their hq in Ystradgynlais, South Wales, the global International Female Ride Day on Saturday 7th, Vauxhall International North West 200, Yamaha Bike Day on Sunday @ Ace Cafe, Motorcycle sprint up the drive of Hoghton Tower in Preston, Dover Classic Bike Show and the much looked forward to You've Been Nabbed which celebrates its 25th year!

   Where will you be going?

   6th May 2016 Bike Night  - Jacks Hill Cafe

   All styles of bikes welcome. Cafe & bar open from 6pm. Food served to 8.30pm and a bar with alcohol and soft drinks until 11pm. Bike Nights held the 1st Friday of every month.

   venue: Jacks Hill Cafe, A5 Watling Street, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8ET
   price: free
   tel: 01327 351350
   website: www.jackshill.co.uk
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   6th - 8th May 2016 You've Been Nabbed 25

   The National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) invite you to their premier annual fundraising event. The best value-for-money bikers event in the UK!

   The YBN25 rally will feature; 20+ live bands in three marquees, Bike/Trike Show by 100% Biker magazine, a huge stand-up comedy show, cheap Beer (3 x Bars - including ‘Real Ale’ bar featuring a range of 30 beers and ciders) and wines and spirits, at very reasonable prices. Trade stalls, 3 discos, big raffle, children’s entertainment, various food trucks, hot showers and the very best company you could wish for... You don't have to be an NABD member or a disabled biker to attend this superb event!    
   NABD – a Registered Charity since 1991.

   venue: Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD. (On the A535 between Chelford and the Jodrell Bank Radio Observatory).
   price: OTG: £35. Day tickets (Saturday only) £35 with £20 refund if you leave by 7pm. Accompanied children 14 years or under, free.
   Car parking £20 (free with disabled badge). Caravan Pass plus a car with a Blue Badge is £20. Caravan Pass plus a Car Pass is £40. Campers, Mobile Homes is £20. Campers, Mobile Homes plus a Blue Badge is £10.  
   No alcohol will be permitted through the gate - there are three bars selling a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits, at very reasonable prices.
   tel: 0844 415 4849
   website: www.nabd.org.uk/rally/ybn.htm
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   6th – 8th May 2016 Touratech Travel Event 2016

   The Travel event offers an insight into the world of adventure motorcycling with a weekend full of ride-outs, insightful workshops, food and beer, plus much more. A new and exciting addition to this year’s travel event will be the Touratech Rally, a roadbook rally around some of the best roads Wales has to offer with timed stages on the iconic Walters arena.
   The weekend will commence on the afternoon of Friday 6th May with a welcoming reception from 5pm, giving you all a chance to meet likeminded riders or catch up with old friends and make new ones along the way. Camping, food and drink available.

   venue: Touratech UK Ltd, Unit 14 Woodlands Business Park, Ystradgynlais, South Wales, SA9 1JW
   price: free to attend
   tel: 01639 841765
   website: www.touratech.co.uk
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   7th May 2016
   Jeff Mountjoys Big Ride Out

   All day Charity event and ride out. Music, food, games, stalls etc. All day bar. Live bands in the evening. Ride out approx. 70 miles, 3 hours including a stop at Stourhead Gardens for refreshment and toilet break. Event starts at 11am with the ride out commencing at 1pm. Family friendly event and all welcome. Money being raised for The Freewheelers Blood Bikes and Dorothy House Hospice Care.

   venue: Paulton Rovers Football Club. Winterfield Rd, Bristol, Avon, Somerset, BS39 7RF
   price: Bikes £10. For the ride out. All proceeds go to the charities. Free entry to the event at the club.
   tel: 01761 417 487
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   7th May 2016 Crowning Around

   Bands, Beer and Bikes

   venue: The Crown, 34 Main St, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PJ
   price: £3. Children go free, all donations go to charity
   tel: 07796 133460
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   7th May 2016
   International Female Ride Day

   Worldwide Women's Motorcycle Ride Day with the theme 'JUST RIDE'. A synchronized ride happening all parts of the planet, yearly on the 1st Saturday in May.

   venue: Across the world
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   e-mail: [email protected]

    

    
   
   
   

    
   
   

    

   7th – 15th May 2016
   Vauxhall International North West 200 
   
   Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event, attracting crowds in excess of 100,000 as well as the biggest names in the sport including Michael Rutter, Guy Martin, Alastair Seeley and Michael and William Dunlop. Taking place annually in May.

   venue: It runs between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine. Local accommodation. 
   tel: 028 7035 5800 
   website: www.northwest200.org 
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   8th May 2016
   Yamaha Bike Day @ Ace Cafe - XS750 40th!

   venue: Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD
   price: free
   tel: 020 8961 1000
   website: www.ace-cafe-london.com - www.acecafeevents.com
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   8th May 2016
   Motorcycle Sprint

   Motorcycle sprint up the drive of Hoghton Tower of all classes vintage, classic and modern solos and three wheelers. Practice starts 9.30am and racing from 1pm. All gate proceeds to the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust which is charity. If you would like to enter to race then contact Marshals North West www.marshalsnorthwest.co.uk

   venue: Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH
   price: Entrance for spectators £10.
   tel: 01254 852986
   website: www.marshalsnorthwest.co.uk
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   8th May 2016
   Dover Classic Bike Show

   Classic bike show open to all types of bikes. 

   venue: Dover Transport Museum, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 2JX
   tel: 01304 822 409
   website: www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk
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   e-mail: [email protected]

   Have a great weekend wherever you are going!

5. You've Been Nabbed 25 - 6th - 8th May 2016

   Posted on 9:00am Tuesday 3rd May 2016

   The National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) invite you to their premier annual fundraising event. The best value-for-money bikers event in the UK! 

   The YBN25 rally will feature; 20+ live bands in three marquees, Bike/Trike Show by 100% Biker magazine, a huge stand-up comedy show, cheap Beer (3 x Bars - including ‘Real Ale’ bar featuring a range of 30 beers and ciders) and wines and spirits, at very reasonable prices. Trade stalls, 3 discos, big raffle, children’s entertainment, various food trucks, hot showers and the very best company you could wish for... You don't have to be an NABD member or a disabled biker to attend this superb event!  

   venue: Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD. (On the A535 between Chelford and the Jodrell Bank Radio Observatory). 
   price: OTG: £35. Day tickets (Saturday only) £35 with £20 refund if you leave by 7pm. Accompanied children 14 years or under, free. Car parking £20 (free with disabled badge). Caravan Pass plus a car with a Blue Badge is £20. Caravan Pass plus a Car Pass is £40. Campers, Mobile Homes is £20. Campers, Mobile Homes plus a Blue Badge is £10. 
   The Rally Pin this year will be available to buy with pre-booked tickets only at £2.50 (These will be £3 at the event).
   Strictly no dogs (except registered and insured disability assistance dogs). No alcohol will be permitted through the gate - there are three bars selling a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits, at very reasonable prices. Payable by cheque, credit card or via the on-line shop.
   tel: 0844 415 4849 
   website: www.nabd.org.uk/rally/ybn.htm 
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   e-mail: [email protected]