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Category: Events and Shows

  1. Preview of the Touratech Travel Event 2023

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    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.  Touratech Travel Event

    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

  2. Have your say on this year’s Motorcycle Live

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    Triumph will be returning to Motorcycle Live at the NEC from 18-26 November and we hope we’ll see you there.  

    We’d love to hear what could make this year’s show even better for you, not just on the Triumph stand, but during your whole visit.

    Have your say on what you’d like to see at this year’s Motorcycle Live by taking part in this short survey.

    Didn’t attend Motorcycle Live over the last couple of years? Well, we still want to hear from you! Please complete the survey to share what could tempt you this year.

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  3. Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming back to Solihull!

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    ITV’s Hit Antiques Show Presented by David Dickinson is looking for local people to cash in their antiques

    Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them for cash? Take money on the spot from a dealer OR if you think your item is worth more….take a gamble at auction! Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming back to Solihull

    Dickinson’s Real Deal is currently one of the most popular daytime shows on ITV and is regularly watched by over a million people. Back for a Seventeenth series, David Dickinson and the dealers are traveling around the country looking for some more bobby dazzlers brought in by members of the public!

    If you want to sell your goods, but only for the right price, David and the dealers are going to be at:

    The National Motorcycle Museum on SATURDAY 13TH MAY 2023

    Doors will be open between 8am and 5pm – David & the team look forward to seeing you there

    Comments from David Dickinson - “It’s great to bring the show back to Solihull!”

    “People of Solihull come along and get the Real Deal”

    “It’s always great to start the show somewhere new in a town with such great history”

    As usual David Dickinson will be keeping an eye on the deals and giving advice about whether to take the dealers’ cash OR gamble at auction. But the final decision lies with our contributors and it’s up to them to decide which option is the REAL DEAL!

    Further information:

    Members of the public should bring their antiques & collectables along – our team of independent valuers will be offering free advice on all items brought along on the day. Admission is free & you do not need to book a place or a ticket.

     

  4. Off-road Legend Chris Birch to Showcase World-class Riding at ABR Festival 2023

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    Legendary off-road rider and Kriega ambassador, Chris Birch, confirmed for ABR Festival 2023

    • Birch to showcase world-class ability in one-off riding demo in the Adventure Park
    • Visitors to hear Chris Birch speak at the Bridgestone Campfire Stage on Saturday afternoon
    • The festival will welcome a star-studded line-up of adventure bikers and travellers, with over 35 speakers now confirmed
    • Headline names include Elspeth Beard, Ted Simon, RyanF9, Dylan Wickrama and Nick Sanders
    • Limited weekend tickets are still available, but limited in number

    Legendary off-road rider and Kriega ambassador,Chris Birch, is the latest big-name to confirm their attendance for this year’s ABR Festival.

    Birch, a multiple New Zealand Enduro overall champion and two-time Red Bull Romaniacs winner, is widely considered as one of the world's most skilled and versatile off-road riders to have ever lived.

    Making his ABR Festival debut this coming June, Chris will be flying in from his native New Zealand and is scheduled to showcase his world-class ability in a one-off riding demo in the Adventure Park, alongside some of the world’s best riders.

    This is a rare opportunity for festival visitors to witness Chris’s breath-taking riding skills in person; a chance to see one of the world’s greatest and most talented adventure riders in action.

    As well as exhibiting his riding skills, Chris will take to the Bridgestone Campfire Stage as a speaker on Saturday afternoon, entertaining audiences with his experiences and anecdotes from his illustrious riding career.

    Commenting on the announcement, Chris Birch said, “I’m excited to be at the ABR Festival this year. It looks like a good time on motorbikes and I’m looking forward to being there. I’ll be doing some riding demos and a bit of a talk. But mainly, I’ll be there to hang out, meet as many people as possible and enjoy some good times on bikes. I’m very much looking forward to it.”

    Chris Birch will be joining a growing list of impressive riders and adventurers at the 2023 ABR Festival, which is set to take place at the picturesque Ragley Hall Estate on the 23-25 June. Over 35 speakers have now been announced to appear at this year’s event, with more to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

    Visitors will be able to rub shoulders and hear inspirational tales from their biking heroes, with the likes of Elspeth Beard, Ted Simon, Nick Sanders, Steph Jeavons, Lyndon Poskitt and Dylan Wickrama all confirmed.

    In addition to the packed roster of adventure motorcycling legends will be a contingent motorcycling vloggers and content creators including The Missenden Flyer, The Girl on a Bike and MotoBob - as well as Youtube superstar Ryan Kluftinger, AKA RyanF9.

    Ryan will once again make the trip over from his native city of Vancouver, Canada to attend the festival, delivering a series of YouTube and content-based presentations and interviews. A must-see for any aspiring motorcycle content creators.

    Commenting on the recent Chris Birch announcement, Bryn Davies, Head of Marketing at ABR Festival stated, “Ever since I saw Chris Birch making a KTM 1190 Adventure look like a trials bike on YouTube, I wanted to see him live. Now, with the help of Kriega, we’re able to show his jaw-dropping talent to everyone at the ABR Festival. With Chris flying over from New Zealand for the event, it really shows the draw the ABR Festival has, and visitors are in for a real treat with the rider displays we have planned. This year’s festival will be one to remember for sure.”

    Meet legendary adventure biker and enduro racer Chris Birch, only at this year’s Adventure Bike Rider Festival. Promising more speakers, more bikes, more trails, more entertainment, more test rides and more exhibitors than ever before, the ABR Festival returns to Ragley Hall Estate on 23-25 June 2023.

    Weekend tickets are still available for only £149 from the ABR Festival website at www.abrfestival.com but are limited in number. Weekend tickets will guarantee visitors three-day access to the festival which includes all of the attractions and entertainment, as well as two nights of camping within the picturesque grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate.

  5. Indian Motorcycle Invites Women To “Just Ride” On International Female Ride Day

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    Indian Motorcycle is celebrating International Female Ride Day (IFRD) around the world with group rides, dealer events, and demo rides to further empower, recognise and welcome the participation of women in motorcycling and invites female Indian Motorcycle riders to “Just Ride” on Saturday May 6, whether solo, with friends or on an organised ride

    The IFRD has put the spotlight on women riders and the female motorsports arena for 17 years aiming to keep women at the forefront of riding and encourage new women to join, while promoting the diversity of women already engaged in all aspects of the powersports industry.

    A focal point for events in Europe will be a group ride in France from Toulouse to Nice, May 2-6. With participants from the U.S., Canada and across Europe, riders will cover some of the best roads in France with a celebratory party, also open to the public, waiting for them at Indian Motorcycle Nice.

    May 2 – Toulouse to Montpellier
    May 3 – Montpellier to Marseille
    May 4 – Marseille to Nice
    May 5 – Rest Day
    May 6 – IFRD Party at Indian Motorcycle Nice

    Women riders in France are invited to join influential names from across the online motorcycle community in Jess Wise, Caroline Cora, Jasmine Rose, Courtney Boyd, Deimante Meilune and Sophie Molesti on their ride, even if just for a few kilometres, to elevate the voice of the women rider and celebrate their passion for riding.

    Social links:

    Carolina Cora

    Courtney Boyd

    Deimante Meilune –  YouTube

    Jasmine Rose – The Litas Los Angeles

    Jess Wise – The Litas

    Sophie Molesti

    Participation in IFRD is free and easy and takes place Saturday, May 6, in over 120 countries and everyone is encouraged to join in the conversation by sharing photos of their rides and what riding means to them on social media using the hashtags #IFRD2023, #FocusFemaleForward and #internationalfemalerideday.

    For more information on the International Female Ride Day please visit the WEBSITE.

    For more information on Indian Motorcycle visit IndianMotorcycle.eu and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.