The VMCC will have a big presence at the Scottish Motorcycle Show at Ingliston, near Edinburgh, on 12-13 March, 2016. Auld Reekie Edinburgh (ARE), Clyde Valley and Central Scottish Sections and the new Glasgow Group will all be exhibiting. HQ will also be attending, bringing up the latest raffle bikes and opportunities to meet and talk to Tim Penn, VMCC President and Giles Willison, General Manager. This combined effort should result in the VMCC being one of the largest exhibitors in the Classic Hall. There will be at least twenty bikes on display covering all ages from the veterans through to the modern classics. The Club hopes that it will help to get a stronger message across to attract new members with a special "join at the event" offer just for the show.

VMCC President, Tim Penn, said,” It is the first time that VMCC HQ has taken the decision to exhibit in Scotland and offers a great opportunity for members to meet Allen House staff. Scotland is a hotbed of activity at present and we are keen to do our bit to support the Scottish membership. The raffle bikes should attract a lot of interest and there will be a promotional offer at the Show to encourage new recruits to join the Club. Make a note in your diary and come along and see us at Ingliston and spread the word that it would be a great opportunity for new recruits to join the Club and get involved in the vibrant Scottish scene.”

KICKBACK #8 takes place at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre in Warwickshire from 16-17th April. The KICKBACK Show will feature a stunning and unique collection of custom-made motorcycles.

As well as a fine showcase of modern-retro custom motorbikes KICKBACK is also hosting the definitive competition dedicated to engineering & design excellence: the National Championship of Custom Bike Building.

There are six categories in the National Championships:

1. Young Builder (supporting the under 30s)

2. Raw Freestyle (no rules except the bikes must be unpainted, in the raw)

3. Cafe Racer / Street Tracker (in the modern-retro style)

4. Old School Chopper (trad/rad chopper, bobber etc from before 1990)

5. Performance Custom (streetfighter / road burner style)

6. Street Cub (Honda Cub based customs)

Then a special prize for Best in Show.

For the KICKBACK National Championships to justify its position as the UK's definitive awards for engineering & design excellence, only the finest custom masterpieces will be competing. Meanwhile, the judging panel certainly matches this very high standard and includes Larry Houghton (Lamb Engineering), Pete Pearson (Rocket Bobs) and Paul Milbourn.

Only three British custom bike builders have ever finished in the top 5 in the AMD World Championships (Freestyle) and they are Larry, Pete and Paul! We have all three on the judging panel again!

KICKBACK #8: Motorbikes. Engineering. Design. Lifestyle. Art.

Discounted tickets to KICKBACK are on sale now along with more information at TheCustomShow.com

ON-STAGE chats between former motorcycle racers James Whitham and Steve Plater were among the highlights for a bumper crowd at Newark Showground's classic bike event this past weekend - January 9-10.

The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic

The duo shared plenty of laughs with the audience at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic as they talked about James’s race career and subsequent life as a TV commentator; many behind-the-scenes tales and outtakes being revealed from the latter.   James said: “I love these shows; talking to people about bikes and racing… I can’t get enough of it.”   The Yorkshireman had also bought two of his own restoration projects – a 1981 Suzuki GT250 X7 and a 1986 TZ50 S – to display at the classic event alongside the hundreds of private entry and club bikes being inspected by showgoers throughout the weekend.   James added: “I’ve worked on both bikes myself. My aim has been to keep them simple and original – and also I want to not make them too ‘mint’ as I plan to ride them. I don’t like the idea of having a bike that’s not going to be used.”

Also getting plenty of attention was the Best-in-Show-winning Triumph Trident ‘Hyde Harrier’ owned by Jeff Elliot.

Jeff built his machine from scratch with only the frame as a starting point – a project he started two years ago. When asked what made triples so appealing to him, he replied simply by saying: “The noise,” with a grin on his face.

Scooter World proved popular once again with club displays and trade stands lining up alongside have-a-go activities such as the skills challenge and an engine rebuild competition.

Charity events took place in two scooter halls and Saturday evening dinner – including two auctions of scooter accessories and memorabilia – raising a total of around £4000.

Classic Bike Shows’ head of the event Nick Mowbray said: “This fifth running of the show has undoubtedly been one of the most successful yet. The superb variety of machines on display is testament to the come-one, come-all theme of the show and it really was a celebration of all things classic motorcycling.

“Add to that the atmosphere and enthusiasm of the Scooter World halls and it’s fair to say we are going home delighted with how the weekend has gone.”

Motorcycle events return to Newark Showground throughout the year at the ’Normous Newark Autojumbles which take place on selected Sundays in 2016 – the next being on January 31.

For Classic Bike Shows, attention now turns to the South West and the February 6-7 Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show at Shepton Mallet.  

The Lincolnshire Show takes place on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd June 2016

I am the volunteer organiser of the Classic motor cycles display at the Lincolnshire Show at the Lincolnshire Showground. (situated on the A15 north of Lincoln). Classic Motorcycles are welcomed for display in the classic vehicle section which will be located close to gate 5 (as per 2015). Bikes must be rideable, roadworthy, taxed, insured (inc £5m public Liability insurance - don't worry its usually included in your policy small print) and mot'd.

Bikes have to be on site by 8am latest and no exit until after 6pm, or when the police deem it safe for vehicles to leave. Each Exhibitor gets 1 free entrance ticket per day. These are worth £19 each - (entrance tickets include free parking in car park). I shall be erecting a 20ft x 10ft marquee on site for display, seating, rest area and a covered trailer will be adjacent for helmets/kit etc. A potted history of your machine will be required for the Show Brochure

Please contact me soonest, I need initial expressions of interest by March 31st at very latest but sooner rather than later please.

Alan Caine 01472 851674 or 07778 019611 email - [email protected]

www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk