Category: Events and Shows

1. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight salute to 25 years of the NABD

   Posted on 10:45am Wednesday 13th Apr 2016

   Dakota FZ692 of No 233 Squadron will be making a low-level visit to the 25th You’ve Been Nabbed rally at 2:00pm on Saturday May 7th 2016 to salute 25 years of the National Association for Bikers with a Disability. 

   This aircraft, which was named ‘Kwicherbichen’ (Quit your bitchin’) by her crews, was involved in Para-dropping operations on the eve of D-Day and subsequently in re-supply and casualty evacuation missions into and out of forward airfields in the combat areas.

   The female nurses who escorted the casualties on these flights became known as ‘The Flying Nightingales’. By the end of 1944, 1,092 stretcher cases and 467 sitting wounded had been evacuated to England by the 233 Squadron Dakotas. 

   It seems fitting that this historic aircraft, that had helped so many injured people to get back where they belonged, has been chosen to salute the work of the NABD who have helped thousands of injured bikers to get back in the saddle where they belong.

   For more information on the 25th You’ve Been Nabbed rally see www.nabd.org.uk or facebook page

   The NABD would like to thank David Starkey for helping us to secure this special visit by this iconic aircraft.

   

   www.nabd.org.uk

2. Restoration Ace To Attempt 48-Hour Motorcycle Rebuild At Stafford Showground‏

   Posted on 8:27am Wednesday 13th Apr 2016

   THOUSANDS of enthusiasts will witness expert restorer Jerry Thurston take on the challenge of a live motorcycle rebuild at Staffordshire County Showground’s annual classic bike event later this month.
   

   The TV personality and former Salvage Squad presenter is aiming to restore a Suzuki AS50 to full working order during the two days of the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place on the weekend of April 23-24.

   Jerry said: “From what was a pile of bits we should, with a little bit of luck, have a ready-to-run motorcycle by close of play on Sunday.”

   Rescued from a breaker’s yard, the machine in question has already had some of its engine internals replaced and the team attempting the restoration has been sourcing genuine Suzuki spares in preparation.

   Jerry added: “We’re used to restoring machines that have no spares back-up, so this time it has been a real treat to be able to go directly to the manufacturer to get original parts off the shelf. The main enemy of the Suzuki it seems has been the weather, the original finish unable to hold off the ravages of 45 winters. It’s now back to ‘showroom’ quality and it will be a pleasure to showcase the work of the specialists who have helped us get it ready for our live rebuild attempt.”

   The Restoration Theatre is just one highlight of the Stafford motorcycle show which is the largest of its kind in the world.

   Thousands of machines will be brought to the venue over the weekend as part of static exhibitions, club displays, a Grand Prix race paddock, trials demonstration area and parade laps of the main ring, while hundreds of trade stands a vast autojumble will pack into the halls and outside areas.

   Auction house Bonhams hosts its annual Spring sale - which this year is a two-day event - where some of the finest classic motorcycles in the world will go under the hammer, and former racer and TV presenter Steve Parrish will be in attendance as special guest star.

   Completing the line-up is the action-packed Wall of Death – fresh from its TV appearance as part of the Guy Martin’s successful speed record attempt on Channel 4.

   Advance tickets are on sale now, with a one day adult pass costing just £12 – a saving of more than 10% on the gate price. For more information on the show, including ticket details, visit classicbikeshows.com

3. Into The Valley 2016

   Posted on 12:13pm Saturday 9th Apr 2016

   Firstly, we want to thank those people that completed the rally survey in March. We had a much bigger response to it than expected, which goes to show the continuing support from regular rally goers as well as increasing interest from bikers new to the rally scene. With the high level of response and suggestions, it may take some time to put actions in place to make Yorkshire MAG rallies even better but we are hoping to introduce some in 2016. At Farmyard Party, for example, we are providing some prepared tents for those wanting to travel light and putting some additional entertainment on the Friday afternoon so that you can start the party early.
   

   Moving on - Into The Valley is now only a few weeks away. As you may have seen on our Facebook page, we have decided to put heaters on in the entertainment and bars areas so that you're kept warm on the spring evenings. We will also have Zoopa "the hot soup and goulash man" to help keep you warm with his ex-German Army field kitchen bike. And, of course, we have a fantastic line up of bands for evening entertainment and comedians for Saturday afternoon, full details of which are provided below. It's been a while since last year's rally season and so we are looking forward to catching up with friends around the camp-fire or over a few beers.

   Don't forget our cut off dates for Into The Valley tickets, which are the 15th of April for postal bookings and the 24th for telephone and web bookings.

   See you all on the 29th of April at Into The Valley.

   No Cars, No Vans, No Pedestrians, No Excuses.

4. KICKBACK - 7 days to go!

   Posted on 4:00pm Friday 8th Apr 2016

   Flat trackers, drags and customs will be blasting around the demo hall at KICKBACK!

   It's always thrilling to see the best custom made motorcycles in the metal, but at next weekend's KICKBACK exhibition visitors will get the chance to see dozens of display bikes fired up and blasting around the demo hall!

   See the website for more, including a small collection of specials from Steve at Redmax; they're going to be fired up and ridden in the demo hall during the weekend.

   www.TheCustomShow.com

   

5. Some of our competition winners @ the Manchester Bike Show 2016

   Posted on 11:00am Friday 8th Apr 2016

   We would like to thank you for passing by our stand @ the Manchester Bike Show last weekend and we hope you had a great time at the show!

   Some of our winners who visited THE BIKER GUIDE stand... 

   
   
   Winner Biddy Fisher, with Lisa Isam, Jo Williams and Catherine Howe at the Manchester Bike Show 2016

   

   Geraint James -  winner of tickets for the Manchester Bike Show

   

   Robin Coates and son Isaac - winner of tickets @ the Manchester Bike Show

   

   Kevin and Jane O'Kane - winners of tickets @ the Manchester Bike Show

     

   Sandra Elizabeth Wood - winner of tickets for the Manchester Bike Show
   
   

   Alex Lally - winner of tickets for the Manchester Bike Show

   Also Chris Thomas who did pass by (no photographic evidence), however had his picture taken with the lovely girls from Ducati... We love you anyway Chris!
   
   

   
   There were lots of entries to win tickets to Stormin' the Castle, a BIKERS WELCOME BANNER and also for the 2 night stay for two @ the very Biker Friendly Stair Arms Hotel on the main Edinburgh to the Borders route, in Midlothian, Scotland... Winners will be announced soon!