Category: Events and Shows

1. Enjoy four nostalgic motoring shows at the British Motor Museum in July!

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 13th Jun 2023

   The British Motor Museum will be hosting four nostalgic motoring shows in July, which will include the Wythall Busfest on 1 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 9 July and the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 23 July.

   The Wythall Busfest is arranged in partnership with the Transport Museum Wythall, and will feature over 100 restored, vintage, and modern buses and coaches. 2023 sees the 50^th anniversary of the last Daimler bus being built in Coventry, so the organisers are inviting all Daimler buses to come together and celebrate this milestone year.

   The BMC & Leyland Show will feature a wide range of British marques produced by the British Motor Corporation, British Leyland and The Rover Group. Hundreds of vehicles will be lined up outside the Museum, from Minis and Morris Minors to the larger Rover 800s, Montegos and Maestros, as well as a variety of vans and lorries. 2023 marks 50 years of the Allegro and 40 years of the Maestro and Montego, and the organisers are inviting all owners of any of those makes to come along and display their cars.

   The Old Ford Rally will enable fans to see around 400 classic Fords, aged between 50 – 100 years old. There will be a huge range on display, from Model Ts to the cars of the pre-war austerity years as well as the more luxurious post-war Zephyrs, Zodiacs and Granadas,plus the fan-favourite Anglias, Mk1 and Mk2 Cortinas, Capris, Escorts and Fiestas. Clubs that will be attending include Deuces of Britain, with their collection of 1932 Fords, and the XR Owners Club, who will be bringing over 30 vehicles from their range.

   On the day, the Museum will also be playing host to a massive Meccano exhibition, in partnership with the Midlands Meccano Guild. This regular fixture of the show has grown from 25 tables in the beginning, to over 50 tables for this year’s show, holding an impressive collection of Meccano models from all over the country. Modelling fans will love seeing the creations on display, and may even find some inspiration for their next great project.

   Taking place alongside the Old Ford Rally, the Rootes Archive Centre Trust will be holding their Rootes Heritage Day, celebrating all kinds of Rootes classics, from earlier Hillmans, Humbers, Sunbeams and Singers to the later Chryslers, Simcas and Talbots. Ticket holders on the 23 July will be able to enjoy both the Old Ford and Rootes shows, as well as entry to the Museum and Collections Centre, all with one ticket.

   Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “We have a great range of motoring shows for our visitors and enthusiasts to enjoy next month. With so much choice, there’s something for everyone, and this year many of our shows are celebrating milestone anniversaries too!”

   Advance show tickets cost £14.50 per adult, £9 per child, £12.50 per concession and £40 for a family. Anyone wishing to enter a vehicle into a show can do so online. Camping is also available at some of the shows. Tickets on the day cost more. 

   For more information about the shows, please visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on
   

2. EUROJUMBLE DATES CONFIRMED FOR SEPTEMBER

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 9th Jun 2023

   One of the UK’s biggest and most-loved motorcycle autojumbles, the Eurojumble, returns to the south late-summer with plenty of bargains in store.

   Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will gather on Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2 at Netley Marsh, near Southampton to hunt for bikes and bargains - either to start a new project or find elusive parts for an existing one.

   The Netley treasure trove is filled with motorcycling gold, from spares and parts to tools, collectable signs and even complete machines. Hundreds of traders will be selling biking goodies and memorabilia which you won’t find on the high street and rarely surface in the UK! 

   Looking to rehome some pre-loved biking possessions (or to make space in the garage for even more projects)? You can book a garage clear-out plot on the Saturday from just £20! 

   Secure your e-ticket for the event, or book your plots now at www.netleymarsheurojumble.com

3. Fight Motorcycle Theft - Public Meeting at the Ace

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 29th May 2023

   The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) campaigns to protect and promote the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced and, having already delivered two successful public meetings aimed at raising the profile of the fight against motorcycle theft in Gillingham, Kent, and Birmingham earlier this year, with riders given the chance to hold the Kent and West Midlands police forces to account, the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is holding a public “hustings” type meeting at the Ace from 6pm on the evening of Wednesday 14th June 2023

   Herts riders take note!

   Joining MAG’s own Colin Brown on the panel for the hustings-style meeting at the Ace, from Hertfordshire will be the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, David Lloyd, and Chief Inspector Ricky Bartlett. 

   See you at the Ace

   

4. Summer Events at Crich Tramway Village

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 26th May 2023

   Crich Tramway Village, near Matlock, has an exciting programme of events this season, including the return of the immensely popular Classic Motorcycle Day on Sunday 2nd July (run in partnership with the Vincent HRD Owners Club) and sponsored by Derwent Waste Management.

   The event has attracted over 350 entries for classic motorcycles, made up of vintage machines to ‘modern’ machines of the1990’s, all of which must be over 25 years old.

   There are several trophies for the best motorcycles and scooters, judged by expert judges, including Best Original, Best British, Best Japanese, Best International, Best Pre-war motorcycles, and Best Scooter.

   Dinosaur Day was a roaring success last year, so it makes it return on Saturday 29th July. Meet T-Rex, a triceratops, velociraptor, and some dinosaur babies and follow the dinosaur trail through the woods.

   New for this year is the Children’s Outdoor Theatre event running from Monday 31st July to Friday 4th August. Follow Alice on her adventures through our woodland Wonderland, meeting some of the story’s iconic characters. Expect lots of family friendly fun, adapted by Notice this Notice’s 2022 summer tour.

   More events are planned for August to November.

   Events Manager at Crich Tramway Village, Candi Bell, said:

   “We have put together an exciting events programme, where there is something for everyone, and of course our vintage trams will be running each day.”

   For further information visit www.tramway.co.uk

5. Preview of the Touratech Travel Event 2023

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 18th May 2023

   The Touratech Travel Event will take place for the 18th time from 9th to 11th June 2023. Many thousands of motorcycle travellers from countries around the globe are expected to attend this mega spectacle, taking place around the headquarters of the motorcycle accessories manufacturer in Niedereschach, Germany.  

   Within around two decades, the Touratech Travel Event has established itself as one of the most important motorcycle travel events in the world. The unique atmosphere with lots of international flair, celebrities and authentic adventure spirit attracts up to 15,000 motorcycle travellers to the Black Forest every year.  

   The Touratech Travel Event is traditionally characterised by an exchange of experiences at eye level with well-travelled adventure professionals, relaxed "petrol talks", joint rides and lots of fun.

   And Touratech does a lot to offer the Adventure Rider Community the perfect setting for their annual get-together. For a start, there are the high-calibre speakers, who can really stir up wanderlust with their elaborate multivision presentations on the huge stage. Duo93 and Dieter Schneider will be reporting on their adventures on Friday evening. On Saturday, influencers Sean & Emily will present their latest projects before headliner Dirk Schäfer takes the stage and shares with the audience impressions from his extraordinary motorcycle trip through Saudi Arabia.

   Visitors can improve their adventure skills, together with like-minded people, in numerous free workshops. The spectrum of topics ranges from motorcycle tyres to professional GPS navigation. And you can also hone your riding technique, because this year there will again be high-quality adventure bike training sessions with competent instructors.

   Don't miss out on a look behind the scenes in a factory tour, to learn how probably the best motorcycle accessories in the world are made. There will be a second-choice sale exclusively for visitors to the Travel Event, where products with tiny visual defects can be purchased at sensational bargain prices. And there will also be numerous special offers in the shop.

   On the especially cordoned-off road in front of the festival grounds, the huge exhibitor mile will offer a great overview of the current range of touring adventure bikes. With BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian Motorcycle, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha, all the major manufacturers have announced their presence. And best of all: not only can the adventure bikes be examined extensively - test rides are also possible.

   Numerous other Touratech partners will offer inspiring input for your next motorcycle trip at their information stands. Edelweiss Bike Travel, Enduro Center Mammutpark, Enduropark Hechlingen, GARMIN, Metzeler, REV'IT!, Stadler, SENA and many more will be there, on site.

   Anyone wanting to feel the wind in their faces after all that input will have plenty of opportunity to do so at the Touratech Travel Event. The surrounding area offers fantastic motorcycle routes that can be ridden individually or in the context of guided tours.

   A variety of food stalls will cater for the visitors' physical well-being and in the evening, galvanising live music will rev up the atmosphere. Those who like it quieter can relax by the campfire or end the day with old or new friends in front of their tents on the large camping meadow.

   The Touratech Travel Event will take place from 9 to 11 June 2023 around the Touratech Headquarters in Niedereschach, Germany. Participation and camping are free of charge, guided tours and training sessions have to be booked in advance.

   Information about the Touratech Travel Event 2023
   Registration for Adventure Bike Training and Guided Tours