2019 is H-C Travel's Silver Jubilee year - we've been organising tours around the world since 1994!

To celebrate, let us take you to the very soul of American music and along some of the twistiest roads in the world. We've a very special 15 day motorcycle adventure for you 'LIVE' In The Deep South from Nashville to New Orleans.  

We’ll ride America’s most famous stretch of road – the Tail of the Dragon – so good we ride it twice... Along the way is some impressive scenery – the Great Smoky Mountains, Cumberland Falls State Park and the mighty Mississippi River and Delta.

We'll be submersed in blues, country, jazz, bluegrass, R’n’B, rock and roll, rockabilly and all shades in between.

Your guide, Marc Sloan, is looking forward to taking you on this ride down musical memory lane. Here's a quick video intro from Marc

"Father and son on the Isle of Lewis, cliff beach"

- Christopher Mayers 

FOR the first time in the 40 year history of Cagiva, a stunning display of eleven of the fire engine red racers will be displayed in one place, at the Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show, held in Stafford on October 13-14.

The machines, part of the collection owned by Dean Simpkins and his father Martyn, are all genuine factory racers, ridden by some of Grand Prix racings greatest riders, including the Eddie Lawson and John Kocinski 500cc race winning bikes.

After agreeing the deal with Dean Simpkins at Donington Park, the show organiser’s Associate Director Malc Wheeler said “This is something very different, and special for the show. I am genuinely excited about this display and can’t thank Dean and Martyn enough for making it possible for people to enjoy this incredible collection.”

In addition to the machines on display, there will also be two former factory riders, Jon Ekerold and Pier Paolo Bianchi at the show. South African Ekerold won the 1980 350cc World Championship, on a privateer Bimota Yamaha, against the might of the Kawasaki factory team and their ace rider Anton Mang. An old skool all-rounder Jon also won the Ulster Grand Prix and finished runner up in the Isle of Man TT twice.

Jon Ekerold was a factory Cagiva rider in 1982 and the machine he rode forms part of the display.

Pier Paolo Bianchi is a three-time World Champion winning the FIM World title in the 125cc class in 1976 and 77, and for the third time in 1980. He was a factory rider for Cagiva in 1988 and the machine he raced is part of the display.

Bianchi and Ekerold will be interviewed on stage throughout the weekend by compere Steve Plater, alongside the show’s third Guest of Honour, racing legend Terry Rymer.

The Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford isthe biggest classic bike show in the world of its kind. It’s packed with thousands of classic machines and is the natural home for bike clubs to meet and show off their motorcycles.

Discounted advance tickets for the show are now on sale, with a one-day adult pass costing just £12. Tickets will also be available on the gate, priced at £14 each. Under 12s tickets are £3 in advance or £4 on the day and parking is free.

www.classicbikeshows.com

Susten pass Switzerland

- Craig Jackson

Come and join Ace Cafe London celebrating its 80^th anniversary since the original opening in 1938 in a packed weekend programme at the annual Silverstone Classic  - 20th to 22nd July.

Featuring  a special World GP Bike Legends showcase of iconic 2-stroke 500cc machines and special GP guest riders, spectacular historic motor and bike racing on the world-famous circuit, free access to the paddocks and grandstands, displays from over 120 clubs, streetcar shootouts, manufacturers, and live music  - come and find us at the  Ace Corner Silverstone Classic.

The cafe racer and ‘mods and rockers’ bike and scooter display is a must – as is the special Ace 80th anniversary celebratory track parade, on the Saturday of the event, on the full grand prix circuit!

If you have a classic motorcycle or scooter and would like to display it at this prestigious event, there is a unique Ace Cafe booking code to access a special display package which includes general admission for two people and infield display access for two bikes at a package price of just £52 for Friday, £78 for Saturday and £67 for Sunday.

These packages offer fantastic value, and discounts apply when booking for more than one day. There's also free parking for your van and/or trailer if you trailer your motorcycle to the event.

Capacity for the anniversary track parade is limited to 80 motorcycles, so Ace will be hand-picking 80 bikes that best represent its history from those that have purchased an Ace Cafe Motorcycle Display Package.

Book here