Category: Events and Shows

1. Overland & Adventure Bike Day @ Ace Cafe 20th March 2016

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 18th Mar 2016

   The cafe’s forthcoming annual Overland & Adventure Bike Day, includes with a host of intrepid travellers amongst whom will be Austin Vince, Dylan Samarawickrama, Sam Manicom and Zoe Cano, together with stands and displays by Globe Busters (who last year led the way to Ace Cafe Beijing!), Jack Lilley Triumph, The Trail Riders Fellowship, Adventure Bike Shop, Kaapstadmat Motorcycle Tours, Adventure Peru Motorcycling, Overland Magazine and more, yet to be confirmed.

   Come along and chat with seasoned motorcycle travellers, and see what's on offer in the way of holidays or long haul trips!

   There are also prizes up for grabs, courtesy of those attending the day. Spend £5 or more over the counter from 9am and receive a raffle ticket. Draw to be held at 3pm.

   
   You can also get a free booklet at the counter from THE BIKER GUIDE, whilst stock lasts.

   For more information about what’s on at the Ace, check out the scrolling calendar at: www.ace-cafe-london.com

    

   Sunday 20th March  9am - 5pm

2. BRAVE, Bikers Respect All Veterans Equally - The Bomb Run

   Posted on 9:30am Friday 18th Mar 2016

   A veteran support and fundraising organisation set up by paralysed Iraq veteran, injured when his vehicle was blown up by an IED and followed up by small arms engagement.

   You may be interested to read "My Story" written by Chris Baker to raise awareness for vetetans and the struggles they face.
   
   It's all about his life in the Army, suffering a life changing injury, how he collapsed mentally and physically with all the struggles he faced to what hes trying to achieve now with setting up BRAVE.

   You can read Chris' story here
   

   For details on the first fundraiser of the year - The Bomb Run event 

   
   BRAVE facebook page

   www.brave.support
   
   
   

3. SOUTHEND SHAKEDOWN 2016 - Announcement!

   Posted on 9:00am Friday 18th Mar 2016

   Many seafront traders in Southend who warmly appreciate the Ace Cafe London 'Southend Shakedown' have generously supported the event financially in order to help it take place.
   
   With this income and the facilitation by Southend Borough Council we are pleased to announce that this year’s 18th annual Easter Bank Holiday Monday event is to go ahead!

   18th Annual Southend Shakedown

   Dust off those winter blues, rev up and join Ace Cafe London's first major ride out of the year, the 18th annual Southend Shakedown, departing the legendary North London venue at 10.30am on Easter Bank Holiday Monday 28th March.

   Being Easter, and as in previous years, this is a free to attend, fun day out at the seaside.

   The route from Ace to Southend: A406 East to A12 East, to A127 East and Southend seafront.

    

   www.ace-cafe-london.com
   
   
   

   
   
   Southend Shakedown -  event merchandise
   
   
   

4. Prescott Bike Festival - just 4 weeks to go‏

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 14th Mar 2016

   Book Advance Tickets and save £3 on the Gate Price

   Spring is here so it must be time for Bike Fest, here's just a few of the really great things we've got lined up for you. •Featured Club - the Indian Riders Motorcycle Club, the best in vintage and classic Indian
   •Guests including Amanda Mealing (the fearsome Connie Beauchamp from BBC1's Casualty, James Hillier (Lightweight TT Lap Record holder), Maria Costello MBE, Richard Cooper and Chris Hodgson
   •Our 'Paddock Specials' line up, celebrating engineering at it's very best'
   •The wacky 'World's Fastest' - featuring Monowheels, the Jet Powered Shopping Trolley and the ScootSuit
   •Plenty for the kids to do - Go Karts, Bouncy Slides, Climbing Wall, Rifle Range
   •Over 100 carefully selected exhibitors
   •200 Run the Hill entries - on track all day
   •Passenger Experiences - if you're brave
   •Probably the best Stunt Show on the circuit from On The Edge
   •Live Music
   •All proceeds going to support the Blood Bike charities
   
   

5. Stormin' 2016 Tickets - On Sale Now‏

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 1st Mar 2016

   Get your tickets now for Stormin’ the Castle 2016 - 26th Bike Rally & Custom Show    

   Tickets are now on-sale via the website and snail mail

   As well as the usual camping, catering and Hobgoblin Bar with music on Saturday afternoon, this year will again feature two stages with a bill of around 16 top bands both local and National.
   
   Due to the feedback from last year, we will again be opening for a limited number of campers on the Thursday night, the show-field will not be open, however we will open the Hobgoblin Bar and one caterer will be open for evening meals on Thursday and breakfast on the Friday morning.
   
   There will only be 500 tickets available and are strictly PREBOOK ONLY via the website. They are also only for people arriving on bikes or trikes only. Camping is restricted to camping fields 2 & 3. Cost is £5 on top of the week-end ticket.

   Saturday tickets at £20 will be available through online & PO Box sales. These are strictly PREBOOK ONLY

   So please come along and enjoy the usual special Stormin’ atmosphere, bring your custom/special/chop and show it in the bike show, sponsored by BSH, Custom Show T shirts for the first 100 entries.

   Stormin', whilst run independently and voluntarily, is one of the main fund raising events for the Motorcycle Action Group and over the last 25 years has been a major donator to support the ongoing fight for rider’s rights. So, not only does your ticket money allow you to have a great weekend party but it also helps preserve your biking lifestyle too.

   For more details and updates see www.storminthecastle.co.uk or the facebook page