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  1. Ace Cafe Reunion 

    1st, 2nd, 3rd September 2023
    THREE DAYS, THREE RIDES, ONE REUNION

    Friday 1.9.23
    Celebrating the 29th Reunion & 85th Anniversary of the cafe having originally opened in 1938, the weekend kicks off with the popular Friday Bike Night ride-in’s, and includes an evening with rockin’ DJ George Guntrip.
     
    Saturday 2.9.23  
     The annual ‘Cafe Racer Ride Out’ leaving the Ace at 10.30am, to attend a Service and Blessing of the Bikes, led by 59 Club Chair and motorcyclist Father Matthew Cashmore, at All Saints Church, Hanworth. All are welcome to attend.
     
    On returning to the Ace, the ‘Best Ridden Cafe Racer’ (and Bravest Scooter!) competition and judging will take place, with some great prizes up for grabs, including the 60th anniversary edition DVD film ‘The Leather Boys’,  books ‘Ace Cafe Then & Now’ and ‘Cafe Racers of the 1960’s’, subscriptions to Classic Bike Guide and Vintage Rock magazines, tickets to attend Kempton Autojumble, Black & White hair gel and a pair of Lewis Leathers boots!
     
    The days rock n’ roll soundtrack is brought to you by Rusti Steel & The Startones, Little Dave & The Sun Sessions, The Honkabillies, plus DJs Bill, Jimmy and George Guntrip.
     
    Sunday 3.9.23 - Brighton
    The ‘Brighton Burn Up’ leaves the Ace at 10.30am, waved off by the Mayor of Brent to celebrate the legendary ‘Ace Day’ on Brighton´s famous Madeira Drive. There will be prizes for the Best Cafe Racer and Best Scooter.
     
    Together with stands and displays along the seafront, the Ace stage will host a welcome by the Mayor of Brighton and a short blessing by Father Matthew Cashmore, with DJs Bill & Jimmy Guntrip, spinning the wax, and live music from The Meekats
     
    See you at the Ace! and in Brighton
    Rev up and Ride with the Rockers
    Strictly no deckchairs!
  2. Explore our free exhibition at Hinckley and learn about Triumph's history as an iconic British Brand, from the very first prototype to our 1 millionth motorcycle. You'll be able to read all about our racing story, get up-close to well-known movie bikes and much more.

    Why not complete your visit with a Factory Tour where you'll be guided by one of our knowledgable Brand Ambassadors around the Home of Triumph, for an insight into the design, manufacturing and production processes that take our motorcycles from concept to creation.

    Book a tour

  3. Restored + Exclusive 60th Anniversary Bonus Film Featuring Rita Tushingham & The Leather Boys back at the Ace!

    2023 is the 60th anniversary of the 1963 filming of "The Leather Boys" and, though it’s been a long time coming, it is now back in stock to include with exclusive bonus film featuring Rita Tushingham and The Leather Boys Back at the Ace.

    The cafe played a leading role in this Sidney J. Furie film, which stars Rita Tushingham, Colin Campbell & Dudley Sutton, utilising many of the cafe’s patrons as film ‘extras’.

    Shooting numerous scenes at the Ace Cafe, Furie, eager to achieve realism, took advice from the local riders. “You’d never find an Ace boy wearing them jeans” he was told one morning.

    Furie’s direction, coupled with strong performances combine to make “The Leather Boys” one of the great British films of the sixties.

    Locations, including the Ace, used in the film are shown here

    Rita Tushingham was special guest at the Grand Reopening of the cafe in September 2001.

    To obtain a copy of this fully restored 137 minute film, visit the Ace Cafe Shop 

    See you at the Ace!

  4. On Saturday 25 November, World Champions from a multitude of two-wheeled disciplines will be descending upon Motorcycle Live on the third stop of the ‘Ride to the FIM Awards - the Future of Motorcycling’. 

    Fans of two-wheels will be able to get up close to British riders who have achieved World Championships throughout the years - including five-time World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty, racing pundit and double World Superbike Champion James Toseland, and three-time Motocross World Champion David Thorpe. 

    Motorcycle enthusiasts can meet their heroes, see them interviewed live on the Black Horse stage throughout the day by fan-favourite James Whitham, hear them share their racing stories, and find out more about their experiences of what it takes to become a Champion. 

    The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (aka The FIM) is the governing body for over 150 motorcycle championships and prizes, and a global advocate for Motorcycling. 

    The UK’s largest and most interactive motorcycle and scooter show is the final stop ahead of the annual ‘Celebration of Champions’ gala dinner which is being held in the UK for the first time in Liverpool. 

    A full star-studded list will be announced ahead of the event on www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

    Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, the UK’s largest motorcycle show takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, between 18-26 November 2023. Grab your advanced tickets here. 

    Let’s go…to #FIMDay at Motorcycle Live! 

  5. MikiRaiko NEW GRESINI RACING MOTOGP E-RIDER

    Team Gresini Racing MotoGP once again looks at Indonesia and for the 2023 season gambles everything on MikiRaiko, the best-placed, non-European rider in the recently concluded MotoGP e-Sports qualifying for the year. His real name being Hilmawan and known in the gaming world as MikiRaiko since 2021, the young Indonesian rider chose to race with number 49.

    This year, the e-sports challenge reaches a whole new level with the premier class competing in four virtual rounds (the first one at Mugello, Montmeló and Misano the 25th of August) and with the final event taking place at Barcelona in November.

    #49 MikiRaiko – E-RIDER
    “First of all, it is an honour to be standard bearer of Team Gresini Racing MotoGP, a team that is known worldwide and ultra-famous in Indonesia. To arrive in the global scene was already a big goal of mine, and I did so by qualifying first in the non-European standings. The next target is the top five and since I’ll be battling against the world’s best, it won’t be easy.”

    CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR GRESINI RACING
    "The realm of e-sports maintains its hold on audiences, and Gresini Racing has unquestionably embraced this trend. As widely recognized, our longstanding connection with Indonesia has led to a seamless decision in selecting the gamer to proudly represent Gresini Racing in the MotoGP e-Sports Championship. Yet, there's an additional layer to this story. We extend a hearty welcome to MikiRaiko as a new member of the #gresinifamily. Notably, MikiRaiko emerged victorious in the exclusive selection round for non-European gamers, heightening our anticipation for a successful performance."