Category: Events and Shows

1. Who Organises Stormin?

   Posted on 9:02am Monday 21st May 2012

   Stormin’ is not organised, as some people seem to think, by some big corporation with directors who are lining their own pockets, it is organised by a group of bikers, all of whom are rally-goers themselves. 

   The organising committee are a group of twelve people from various walks of life who get together from February... 

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2. Over 600 vintage bikes gather for nostalgic Banbury Run!

   Posted on 12:01am Monday 21st May 2012

   Over 600 Veteran and Vintage motorcycles will descend on the Heritage Motor Centre for the 64th nostalgic Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run ™ on Sunday 17th June. 

   The event, which is the largest gathering of pre-1931 Motorcycles & 3 Wheelers in the World, will also feature Club and Trade Stands, over 100 Autojumble pitches and special interest displays.

   The Banbury Run ™ is aimed at those who enjoy the thrill of riding with other Vintage, Veteran & Pioneer bikes. Visitors can see the bikes in all their glory as they set off for their annual Run around the countryside which is an amazing spectacle to watch.

   Visitors can also buy some of the best vintage fashions, accessories, curios and handmade crafts on the first floor of the Heritage Centre. There are free activities for children, including the chance to win a Giant Retro Space Hopper in the Space Hopper Hunt!

   Emma Rawlinson, Event Executive for the Heritage Motor Centre stated “The Banbury Run is a fantastic event and we’re delighted to be hosting it for the fifth year with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club. Watching hundreds of vintage motorcycles cruise the roads is a wonderful sight to see!”

   The Museum will be open from 9am – 5pm on Sunday 17 June with the Banbury Run ™ beginning at 10am.  Advance tickets costs £5 or £7 on the day. FREE museum entry is offered to entrants and spectators. Camping is available from Friday 15 June through to Monday 18 June. Advance tickets or camping can be purchased by phoning the ticket hotline on 01926 645029 Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm. 

   www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

3. Ride-Out to Cassington Bike Night

   Posted on 12:01am Saturday 19th May 2012

   Cassington Bike Night is Back!

   Ace Ride-Out to Cassington
    
   Date: Monday 25th June
   Depart Cafe: 6pm
   Route: A406 West to A40 West to Cassington
    
   Cassington Bike Night returns with a ride-out from the cafe departing at 6pm on Monday 25th June to the West Oxfordshire village where thousands of motorcycle riding enthusiasts are expected.
    
   This annual event includes showcasing of different models and classics spanning a century and has been a fixture for the village of Cassington and members of the British Motorcycle Riders Club (Oxford) for more than 25 years. 
    
   Following the disappointment of cancellation last year, the Parents and Teachers Association of St Peter's School set the wheels in motion and have got Cassington Bike Night back, and record numbers are expected!
    
   Ace Cafe London will have a stand/display as well as a "Rockers Restaurant" facility offering refreshments and a BBQ, with Ace prizes, awards and goodies for best bikes and raffle.

   www.cassingtonbikenight.org

4. Roll up, roll up... to the best BMF Show in years!

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 16th May 2012

   Firstly, we've arranged for a Big Screen to be at the Show. This means footy fans can watch Chelsea’s game live on Saturday evening AND it will show the Moto GP practice sessions and the race live on Sunday. Remember, to have access to the evening entertainment or the sports screening you will need a Weekend ticket.

   Secondly, the BMF have offered a further incentive to BMF Members - you will now be given a £2 discount off the ‘On Gate’ ticket prices – this will include camping and day tickets. You MUST produce your membership card to get the discount - so pop it in your wallet now! Affiliated club members also entitled to this discount (with membership card).

   Rain, rain, go away...!

   We are keeping a watch on the weather and forecasts indicate that there will be an improvement and even the chance of sunshine again – so the show most definitely will be ON!

   We have put a number of measures in place to dry the ground as much as possible and minimise the disruption should the heavens open (this is the UK summer after all!) and there are a lot of people working in the background to ensure everyone has a great time. In addition, campers who decide the weather isn’t up to a weekend in a tent will be able to buy a camper van ticket on the gate on arrival, so you can leave that decision until the last minute and check how the sky looks on the day…

   And finally...

   You can meet one of the BSB riders from Team Savage Squirrel we have visiting the the show, together with a few other biking characters such as globe-trotting round the world record breaker Nick Saunders.

   Tell us what you think of the show! – In the FREE show programme you’ll find a short questionnaire, simply fill it in, hand it in and you could win £75 voucher to spend at Mick Byrne.

   Show us what you think of the show! – Upload your video to You Tube  and you could win the use of Ducati Monster 1100 for a weekend. Thanks to the lovely people at Sycamore Ducati for putting up this prize. Terms & conditions apply.

   Remember, if you want to take a bike out on a demo ride you will need both parts of your licence, so put the paper part in your packing pile now (good bit of illiteration there me thinks!).

5. Supercharged 300mph machine takes new show’s top prize

   Posted on 12:01am Tuesday 15th May 2012

   A sleek supercharged machine designed to hit a world record-breaking 313mph has scooped the top award at Scotland’s newest motorcycle show.

   Independent judges at the inaugural Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show, at the Lanark Agricultural Centre at Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, over the weekend, picked the Flower of Scotland streamliner as their best in show.

   The 22ft vehicle, powered by a one litre 700bhp Kawasaki ZX-11 motorcycle engine, was among the top attractions at the show, which drew thousands of motorcycling enthusiasts from across the area.

   Excellent weather, particularly on the first day of the show helped to swell the crowds beyond all expectations and at one point there were nearly 1200 motorcycles parked up at the event, presenting even the seasoned Mortons Classic Bike Shows team with a challenge. Around 6000 people attended the show over both days.

   The team behind Flower of Scotland, Speed Scotland, said they were delighted to be chosen by judges and confirmed that they will be making a third attempt on the world speed record for a one litre supercharged machine at Bonneville, Utah, USA, this coming August.

   The record currently stands at 312mph and for the last two years the team have suffered mechanical problems preventing them from achieving Flower of Scotland’s full potential.

   Among the star guests at the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show were legendary road racers Jim Moodie, who rode for Norton in the early Nineties, then had stints with Ducati, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, and Eighties GP ace Donnie McLeod. Stunt rider Kevin Carmichael also wowed the crowds.

   Live demonstrations of motocross and trials riding proved to be extremely popular. The dozens of traders who attended the show reported a very busy weekend and there were also many motorcycle clubs in attendance.

   Mortons show organiser Nick Mowbray said: “The weather was kind to us, particularly on the Saturday, and we were overwhelmed by the level of support we received from Scottish motorcycling enthusiasts.

   “We knew before the show that there is a strong motorcycling community in Lanark but we were still surprised by how many people turned out and the passion of the enthusiasts in this part of the world. It’s great to know that there are so many like-minded individuals out there. We’re now looking forward to our next Lanark show later this year.”

   For more show information including videos, picture galleries and results, and the Classic Bike Shows team’s other events, visit www.classicbikersclub.com