Category: Events and Shows

1. Motorcycle Enthusiasts Invited to Join Comedian Ross Noble

   Posted on 1:25pm Monday 30th Jan 2012

   in a Celebrity Ride Out from Ace Cafe London to 2012 Carole Nash Motorcycle Show at ExCel

   Motorcycle Enthusiasts Invited to Join Comedian Ross Noble in a Celebrity Ride Out from Ace Cafe London Ace Cafe London will be debuting at this prestigious show with a stand (Hall N3, Stand N373) to include with author Mick Duckworth, who will be signing copies of the recently published "Ace Times" book on Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th. The Ace 904S Thruxton Special and the Ace 675CR Street Triple will also be on display.

   TV comedian and motorcycle fanatic Ross Noble is revving himself up for a celebrity motorcycle ride out into central London to raise money for Riders for Health as part of London's biggest biking event, the 2012 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show.

   Red Dwarf's and BBC1's drama Death in Paradise, Danny John Jules sporting  his trademark pink motorbike will accompany Noble and they will set off from renowned motorcycle venue Ace Cafe London in Stonebridge on Saturday 4th February at 9am and ride to ExCeL, London where the show is taking place between the 2nd and 5th of February.

   Motorcyclists from across the country are invited to join the celebrity ride out and show their support for Riders for Health, which manages and maintains vehicles for African health workers so they can deliver much-needed health care to the most isolated communities.

   The route will take the motorcycle pack down the A406 east from the cafe around to the A1020, Royal Albert Way, leading to ExCeL at the heart of London Docklands.

   The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, in association with The Telegraph, is the capitals largest biking event and gives riders the chance to meet their biking heroes as well as seeing action-packed stunts and the latest 2012 bikes and accessories from all the major manufacturers ranging from Ducati Panigale to the Triumph Explorer. The event also features the jaw-dropping Michelin Revolution Show, in which World trials icon Dougie Lampkin and TT champion John McGuinness will go head-to head over a specially constructed course that tests both skill and nerve.

   In honour of the show's new 'Enduro' theme, Lampkin and McGuinness will be joined by multiple world Enduro champion David Knight, fan's favourite Chris Walker, BSB, WSB and GP ace Neil Hodgson and record breaking TT winner Ian Hutchinson who will compete in two teams to tackle breath-taking obstacles putting their nerves and skill to the test.Noble, who is well known for his love of biking, has competed in a number of competitions including the Red Bull Romaniacs, the world's toughest enduro race, in Romania.

   Commenting on the ride out, he said: "The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show is a highlight of the biking event calendar and it will be great to arrive at ExCeL in style, in a convoy with hundreds of other bikers. Everyone taking part in the ride out will be supporting a worthy charity. Riders for Health help health workers in Africa stay mobile so they can reach even the most far-flung areas to deliver life-saving medical care."

   Riders will each be asked to make a small £5 donation to Riders for Health to take part in the ride out. Everyone taking part will receive free refreshments at the Ace by using MCN's paper voucher as well as a complimentary copy of Motorcycle News.

   To take part in the ride out, riders are invited to meet at Ace Cafe London, on the North Circular in Stonebridge, on 4th February for a 09.00am departure.

   www.ace-cafe-london.com

2. It’s hammer time at the Footman James Classic Motor Show

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 25th Jan 2012

   Silverstone Auctions has teamed up with the organisers of the Footman James Classic Motor Show, the UK’s biggest motoring exhibition, to hold a prestige car auction at this year’s event at Birmingham’s NEC on Saturday 17th November.

   It’s the first auction of its type in the show’s history and promises to be one of the highlights for classic car lovers when it takes place as part of the three-day extravaganza from 16th to 18th November.

   The season ending Footman James Classic Motor Show and the neighbouring Classic Motorbike Show has become a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone harbouring a passion for cars and bikes, attracting around 50,000 owners and enthusiasts.

   There’s over 1,400 amazing vehicles on display, from modest family saloons and through to head-turning supercars. There’s also hundreds of trade stands, shows and automotive services to enjoy as well as the Wheeler Dealer live stage and restoration theatre.

   Show Manager Andy Rouse said: “We are extremely excited at the prospect of the UK's biggest and most popular classic motoring show now also hosting a quality auction. We have been hugely impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the team at Silverstone Auctions and their commitment to and vision for this feature going forward.

   “I view this as an extremely important development in both the growth and the 'standing' of the show, both at home in the UK and internationally and that it provides a new and exciting alternative in the annual auction calendar. We are confident that a sale at the UK's flagship show will attract a high volume of quality entries and enthused buyers.”

   The decision by Silverstone Auctions is furtherevidence of its positioning as the Midlands leading specialist car auction house.

   Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “This is really exciting news and is definitely one of our calendar highlights for 2012. We will obviously be focusing on classic cars, befitting the surroundings, but I’m sure they’ll also be some competition cars and more modern supercars under the hammer, as well as a wide variety of motorbikes and  automobilia.

   “However, this year also sees Silverstone Auctions host a further four sales, three of them at our spiritual home of Silverstone, so we’re definitely going to be kept busy.”

   The other Silverstone Auctions for 2012 include The Race Retro and Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park on the 25th February. Meanwhile, the Silverstone based auctions held in the circuit’s ultra-modern ‘Wing’ building are the Spring Sale on 16th May, The Silverstone Classic Sale on 21st July and the Autumn Auction on 19th September.

   For further information about Silverstone Auctions visit www.silverstoneauctions.com

3. The 12th Classic Japanese Motorcycle Show & Jumble

   Posted on 12:01am Friday 20th Jan 2012

   After 2 years away the Japanese Bike Show is back at Donington!

   The exhibition hall will be packed with trade and autojumble stands along with club displays and a concours area for private entries over 2 days. We have trophies and prize money available for completion winners along with expert commentary throughout the day. You can expect to see classic, modern classic and custom bikes on display representing all the major manufacturers such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha. As usual parking is free and there will be hot food and drinks available in the exhibition hall.

   Dozens of trade and autojumble stalls form the leading suppliers in the Japanese market will be selling spares, new parts, accessories and services.

   There will be displays from all the major clubs both local and national including VJMC, Kawasaki Z1 OC, Yamaha Classic Club, Vulcan Riders Association, The LC Club, Yamaha FS1E OC and many more.

   There is a separate concours section for private entries where the public will be able to see an array of cherished machines on display which will be judged over the two days.

   Bikes will be judged in the following categories with prizes available to winners and runner ups; Best Honda, Best Yamaha, Best Suzuki, Best Kawasaki, Best Custom Bike, Best Racing Bike, Best Club Display and Bike of the Show.

   Donington Park is situated right at the heart of England, just minutes from M1 junction 23a and MOTO Donington Park Motorway Services and Travelodge, or junction 24 southbound.

   We have an outdoor compound dedicated to bike parking which is within the show its self however only pre booked machines will be able to display in the exhibition hall.

   
   Saturday & Sunday 4th/5th February 2012 @ Exhibition Hall, Donington Park, Derbs, DE74 2RP

   Admission: £10.00 Adults, £5.00 Child (7-14yrs), under 7's free, free parking

   www.classicshows.org

4. RIDING LEGENDS ROAR INTO MANCHESTER MOTORCYCLE SHOW

   Posted on 12:01am Friday 13th Jan 2012

   Riding legends will be roaring into the Manchester Motorcycle Show, held at Manchester Central Convention Complex on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January 2012. Former British Superbike Champion turned MotoGP TV commentator Steve Parrish, TT racers Guy Martin and Michael Dunlop and the fastest female TT racer Jenny Tinmouth will all be in attendance.

   Steve Parrish brings over 30 years of motorcycling experience to Manchester. He is guaranteed to keep the crowd entertained with his superb sense of humour as he tells a tale or two. If you have a question, then ask away as Steve will be on hand to provide the answer as well as signing autographs throughout the weekend.

   One of the hottest bikes on display will be TT racer Guy Martin’s 500bhp turbo café racer, brought to the show by none other than the man himself. Guy, who will be at the show on Saturday to talk about the bike and sign autographs, has built the bike from a 1991 GSX-R1100 but not much of the original bike remains as it now has a 1380cc big bore engine and fuel injection.

   Jenny Tinmouth represents the female population in the world of motorbikes by being the fastest woman to ever go around the Isle of Man TT course as well as competing in the 2011 British Superbike Championship and British Supersport Championship.  Chester-born Jenny can tell you what it’s like to be a female racer in a predominately male environment.

   On the Hunts Motorcycle Honda stand throughout the weekend will be Guy’s racing opponent and Double TT winner Michael Dunlop.

   Adult ticket prices are £10 when booking in advance, £15 on the day. Children under 15 years enter for free when accompanied by a paying adult. The show is open from 10am each day and closes at 5pm. To book tickets and for the latest updates, visit www.manchestermotorcycleshow.com

5. Africa or Perù?

   Posted on 12:01am Friday 13th Jan 2012

   Alain Duclos reaches the 15th place in stage 12th. Peru is the 27th country crossed by the Dakar, and tests the skills of the riders with its difficulties.

   NASCA –It was expected that the Dakar difficulties were growing with its stages, as it was shown today with its 12th special between Arequipa and Nasca, known by its lines only visible from the sky.

   It was the second part of the marathon stage, with a 245 kilometers special stage, which contained all possible kind of grounds. It started in the beach, followed by road tracks, canyon and the terrible dunes of Tacana, with a sand so softened that was almost a sacrifice for the engines.

   The lands looked like Mauritania, a strong point of the Dakar in Africa, with lots of “camel grass”. It was a special where Alain Duclos had lots of fun on his Aprilia, and proved it with the 15th position of the day. Alain thought lots of the friction of the engine and took extremely care of it. He is one of the few riders that have not changed the engine yet, which demonstrates the liability of the v-twin engine of the Aprilia.

   As the overall position is no longer a matter since stage seven, the French-Malian rider keeps rolling to acquire more experience and test the bike performance.

   Alain Duclos: “I think this was the most beautiful stage of all Dakar. There were so many different kind of ground in only 250 kilometers! It seemed like if we were in Mauritania. I felt well and my Aprilia worked perfectly. I took care of the engine in the dunes; they were very soft, so soft that I needed to get out of them in 1st gear with the engine giving all of its power!”