Category: Events and Shows

1. Rattlesden Five Bells Bike Show

   Posted on 8:01am Thursday 22nd May 2014

   The show was held on the one acre meadow behind the Five Bells pub was a great success with a fantastic turn out of over 400 bikes of all types.

   The weather was wonderful and everybody had a great time, supported and assisted by local community organizations. There was a small service by local rector Tiffer Robinson, together with the CMA, who blessed the bikes and remembered those no longer with us. Music was provided by Long Days a 3 piece blues/rock outfit from Ipswich. The meadow at the rear of the pub had to be closed at one point due to the high numbers of attendees and local residents allowed parking in their gardens.

   The primary aim was to raise funds for the BBRF (British Biker Relief Foundation, registered as a small charity) and so they managed to raise £2000 for the charity to assist in their work.

   Best in show was won by Clive Ransom, aka Hip from Solo Choppers on a 1976 Harley Shovelhead with paint by Hillary of Hurricane Airbrush Art. The landladies choice was Richard Battley aka Chum on a Harley Softail Breakout. 
   

2. Thefts from tents at Biker events

   Posted on 12:06pm Tuesday 20th May 2014

   In the past few weeks there has been a few reported thefts from tents on the Biker circuit.

   It appears that the perpetrators follow drunk people back to their tents, wait until they fall asleep, pretend to have an argument outside the victims tent, then one enters the tent and routes around to find cameras and wallets, while the other keeps watch. These unscrupulous thieves are mainly looking for top of the range phones and money, as others have found wallets the following day on the field with cards still inside.

   It seems they are watching people as they takes photos at the event with a 'fancy phone camera' and then target these people when they head off to their tents, await for them to 'pass out' intoxicated and then whilst they are in a deep sleep, enter their tents to steal their mobiles and wallets. Another 'technique' is to shake a tent and call out something like 'Mark are you in there?'

   Pete Walker, organiser of The Farmyard Party said "The best and safe way to store your phone a purse/wallet is at the bottom of your sleeping bag, simply throw them down to the end of the bag and the thief wont risk putting him/her down there to get at your stuff. Never leave wallets, purses, phones or money in your tent whilst you’re away from it. If you can, meet your camping neighbours and watch out for each other."

   There will be lockers for hire at this years Farmyard @ a £5, which will easily take six peoples mobiles and wallets.

   We urge people to be more vigilant until these pesky thieves stop targeting Motorcycle events!

3. GOLDEN DAYS AT STAFFORD

   Posted on 4:38pm Friday 16th May 2014

   A GOLDEN era of motorsport, and a fantastic weekend of motorcycling – that’s what visitors to one of the year’s best shows are set to enjoy later this month.

   The 34th Carole Nash Classic MotorCycle Show takes place on the weekend of April 26-27 at Staffordshire County Showground, and racing legend John Surtees will be there as guest of honour five decades after becoming the first man to win world championships on two and four wheels following his fantastic tussle with Graham Hill for the 1964 F1 title.

   Surtees will take along his Ferrari 158 car, plus his championship winning MV Agusta and Norton F Model, while there will be more fantastic machinery to see, including a Moto Major – an Italian made motorcycle never before seen in the UK.

   The Bonhams auction is always a highlight of ‘Spring Stafford’ and this time includes a 1939 Brough Superior SS100 motorcycle once owned by the designer himself. First registered on May 24, 1939 by George Brough, the SS100 was put through its paces taking part in the London to Edinburgh endurance run two days later.

   The current owner’s father has stored the motorcycle since 1967, using it sporadically since then, and it has been maintained to a high standard. The Brough Superior has an estimated sale value of £140,000-180,000.

   Among the other treasures up for auction over the weekend are a 1975 Bimota 970cc HB1 and a 1929 Scott 596cc racing motorcycle.

   The two day event will have something for everyone with an interest in motorcycles, including some superb private entry and classic club bikes, along with hundreds of trade stands, an extensive autojumble, The National Motorcycle Museum plus live entertainment in the form of the Wall of Death, Classic Racer Grand Prix Paddock and Classic Dirt Bike Experience.

   But for many, it’s the appearance of Surtees which takes it into the premier league of events, especially as he celebrates two landmarks this year – the golden anniversary of his F1 title, and his own 80th birthday.

   He’ll be sharing stories from his fantastic career on and off the track, and also promoting a new photographic memoir which will be launched in June – the proceeds of which will go to the Henry Surtees Foundation.

   Show organiser Nick Mowbray said: “John Surtees is a hero of so many classic and modern motorcycle enthusiasts; what he achieved is truly remarkable. He is a star name… and not just in motorsport.

   “No other man will ever repeat what he has, and this will be a fantastic chance to come and see John in the flesh.”

   Advance tickets for the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show can still be bought from www.classicbikeshows.com or over the phone by calling 01507 529529 – with an advance one day adult ticket costing £10, a £3 saving on the gate price.

   The show is open from 9am – 6pm on Saturday and 9am – 5pm on Sunday. Parking is free.

4. ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS’ INVITE ENTRIES FOR ITS AUTUMN CLASSIC BIKE SALE

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 12th May 2014

   Basking in the glory of the results achieved at their inaugural Classic Motorcycle sale in March, Anglia Car Auctions’ has announced their second motorcycle-only auction is to be held on Saturday 20th September 2014.

   "We were delighted to see over 80% of the motorbikes that were entered into our first ever Classic Motorcycle sale go under the hammer successfully," states ACA's proprietor Lyn George

   Over 75 motorcycles were up for grabs in March resulting in a total sale value of £134,731 (including commission), with the highest price of the day being paid for a 1954 Vincent Comet which went for £16,125.

   "We anticipate that our Autumn sale will be even more successful and so we're starting to invite entries into the sale as of today. We are looking for barn finds, project motorcycles that may need a little TLC, affordable starter classics and even concours level entries - All makes, models, ages and conditions will be considered.”

   To enter a motorcycle into the classic motorcycle sale, please call 01553 771881 or email at [email protected] For more information on Anglia Car Auctions as well as advice on how to buy or sell your motorcycle at one of our auctions, visit www.angliacarauctions.co.uk

5. The BMF Show – Hands On and Have a Go

   Posted on 7:50am Friday 9th May 2014

   This year’s BMF May show (16-18 at Peterborough Arena) is packed with plenty to do as well as see.

   Show organisers The Mulberry Group have introduced a series of new elements this year including: Moto Gymkhana, Motoball and the all new Zebra.com Slow Race (the winner will receive £100.00 cash) – all of which offer show-goers the opportunity to participate – not just watch. In addition KTM and Suzuki will be offer demo rides (both parts of your licence will be required) on the latest models they have to offer.

   For those wanting to begin on 2 wheels – the Get On team will be there in force as will Cam Riders and for the younger element Oset Bikes are offering rides for those aged between 4 -12 years old.

   This year will also see celebrities in attendance – 4 times BSB legend Carl Fogarty will be at the show on Saturday 17th, Henry Cole (ITV 4’s Motorbike Show and Discovery Channel’s World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides) will be on site over the whole weekend including participating in the crazy Moped Mayhem, being a passenger in a 1000cc sidecar.

   A full line up of presenters/traveller writers and adventurers will be in the Adventure & Overland Touring area including: Ed March, Dom Giles, Graham Hoskins, Sam Manicom, Jacqui Furneaux, Nathan Millward and Graham Field who’ll be launching his new book ‘Ureka’

   With just a week to go until the show and with the weather looking settled now is the time to get your tickets.

   Advance ticket sales are available until midnight on Wednesday 14th May through the ticket hotline: 0844 8845151 or through the show website: www.thebmfshow.co.uk