The cafe’s annual Hot Rod Night “End of Summer Riot”, features live rock n’ roll with The Bullets, with DJ Little Carl on the decks, 6pm – 11pm, Wednesday 2nd September.

Held evenings on the first Wednesday of each month, Hot Rod Night always includes with prizes up for grabs.

On Wednesday 2nd September the prizes range from pairs of tickets to attend Santa Pod’s forthcoming annual FIA European Finals, the Jukebox & Retro Show, and the cafe’s up-coming annual Billy Fury Tribute Night, Saturday 10th October, featuring the seminal 60’s sounds of Colin Paul & The Persuaders!

Prizes also include copies of Vintage Rock, UK Rock n’ Roll and, from the USA, Car Kulture Deluxe and Ol’ Skool Rodz magazines!

Spend £5 or more over the counter from 6pm and receive a raffle ticket. Draw to be held at 10pm.

For more information about Ace Cafe London and what's on, check out: www.ace-cafe-london.com

Independently acclaimed as the world's coolest motorcycle event... Three Days, Three Rides, One Reunion!

Friday 11th September from 6pm - The Continental Run Ride-In.

Saturday 12th September - Cafe Racer & Rockers Ride-Out.
Depart: 10.30am
Destination: Battersea Park (Central London)

Sunday 13th September - Brighton Burn-Up & Ride With The Rockers
Depart: 10.30am
Route: A406 - A40 - M25 - M23 - A23 to Madeira Drive, Brighton Seafront

Taking place over three days in September and first held in 1994, the 22nd annual Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend & Ride With The Rockers celebrates the unique history, culture and style of Ace Cafe London and what it represents.

This annual event acts as a focus in the motorcycling calendar for all those who are not only interested in the Ace Cafe, Ton Up and Rocker heritage, but also for many others who enjoy a weekend full of rock n' roll, fun and a day out at the seaside!

Over the years, Ace Cafe London has forged lasting and strong links to the global motorcycling and rockin' community, which is reflected by the many visitors from overseas, one of the largest contingents being The Continental Run, and which starts with a party on Thursday 10th September at Cafe Hubraum in Solingen, Germany, before departing the next morning to cross Holland, Belgium and France, gathering numbers en route to the ferry, arriving at the Ace late Friday afternoon, and culminating in an evening of rock 'n' roll.

The Brighton Burn Up & Ride With The Rockers, has been an integral part of Ace Cafe Reunions since 1996, and is a free, grand day out at the seaside on Brighton's famous seafront road, Madeira Drive. With trade and club stands and displays, live music and special guests, it's an experience not to be missed.

Friday 11th September - In addition to the spectacle of the arrival at the cafe of the "Continental Run", firing up the party weekend, there will be live rock n' roll with the band Johnny Fox & The Invaders, with DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip spinning the wax.

Saturday 12th September, at 10.30am, the Cafe Racer & Rockers Ride-Out to London's historic Battersea Park will depart from the cafe, led again this year by the Limited Edition Ace 904S Thruxton Special, returning to the Ace for the 7th annual Cafe Racer Review, with prizes for the "Best Ridden Cafe Racers", "Best Classic Cafe Racer", "Best Modern Cafe Racer", "Best Triumph Cafe Racer" and “Best Harley Cafe Racer”.

Sponsors of the competitions also include Triumph, Metzeler, Lewis Leathers, Red Torpedo, Pacto Helmets, Prison Blues, Tucano Urbano, Veetone Records, Vulcanet, Jukebox & Retro Fair, Black & White wax, Cafe Racer Magazine (USA), Jack Lilley Triumph and Warrs HD with awards and prizes being presented on the Ace stage from 2.30pm where the evocative and seminal Joe Meek produced track, Telstar, will be celebrated along with Mike Sarne's Ton Up anthem "Just For Kicks" as the soundtracks of cafe racing and the 1960's.

Returning for Ace Cafe Reunion 2015, we are again delighted to host Manx man an renowned author Mick Duckworth who will be signing copies of his definitive hard back book "Ace Times - Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and a culture".

The feisty London Rockin' Rollers who have been rollin' with the punches since 2007, will be with us again, raising funds on Saturday 12th September for The Samaritans, the cafe's chosen charity and which was founded in 1953 by the late Rev. Chad Varah.

At the Ace 10.30am on Sunday 13th September, the annual “Ride with the Rockers” will once again be flagged off by the Mayor of Brent, destination Brighton where, as well as an array of club, trade stands and displays, and live bands, the annual short seafront service and blessing is being kindly undertaken by Father Scott of the 59 Club, which, as well as being a church charity, is also a motorcycle club, following a visit to the Ace by the late Father Bill Shergold in 1962.

There will also be a "Best Scooter" competition on the seafront at Brighton with prizes courtesy of Dr Martens and Tucano Urbano.

As part of Battle of Britain Week and with Sunday being Battle of Britain Day, the cafe's chosen charity RAFA "Wings Appeal" will be in attendance and, for your convenience, the charity Riders For Health will be on the seafront with a "helmet park" where you can leave your gear and enjoy the day.

Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend Entertainment (yes, it's all free!)

Friday 11th (at the Ace) Johnny Fox & The Invaders + DJ's Jimmy & Bill Guntrip

Saturday 12th (at the Ace) The Hicksville Bombers, Lewis Chamberlain & The Converters, The Fantoms with Vince Eager, Foggy Mountain Rockers + DJ’s Bill & Jimmy Guntrip & Flattop Dave.

Sunday 13th (in Brighton) Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio, Porky’s Hot Rockin’ + DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip.

NOTICE:

As guests of Brighton, and this free to enter event we thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation in ensuring that the event is accessible and safe for all who attend

We ask that you do not park any vehicle on the pavements or block the footways and emergency routes, and adhere to the directions and requests of Reunion Staff & Marshals.

Please note that the seafront road, Madeira Drive, will be open to the public (and bikes) from 9.30 a.m. The event closes at 6 p.m.

For updates

On Sunday September 27th 2015, more than 30,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in over 400 cities will straddle the saddles of their café racers, bobbers, scramblers, other marvellous customs and maybe even a Triumph motorcycle or two, all to raise funding and awareness to help fight prostate cancer.

Last year, over 20,000 participants in 257 cities in 58 countries raised over $1.5 million (USD) for prostate cancer research. The fundraising goal for 2015 is $3 million (USD).

Think you can help raise money? Bring your finest manners, your coolest clothes, your neatest beard, a sense of fun and adventure and enjoy what is sure to be a spiffing old day. And although entry is free, please consider helping our charities by getting your friends and family to sponsor your involvement. After-all it’s what us gentlefolk would do!

Triumph are sponsoring the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride.

Forget flowers and chocolates, it would appear that the surest way to woo a potential love interest is to grab the L plates and brush up on driving skills as a new survey from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reveals the UK’s biggest first date turn-offs.

Whilst rudeness scored highest in the list, with 81% of Brits citing bad manners as the worst thing a suitor can do, driving is a three-point turn off as nearly half of the 10 worst offences happen in the car before the date has even begun.

The research found road rage to be the worst first-date faux pas for almost half (46%) of people, whilst a similar number say texting at the wheel leaves them wanting to put the brakes on the date.

Talking on a mobile whilst driving appeared at number seven in the list, grinding the gears of 44 per cent of those questioned. And it’s best to bin those crisp packets as nearly a quarter (23%) finds a dirty car unappealing.

Top 10 first date turn-offs

1. Rudeness (81%)
2. Bad personal hygiene (80%)
3. No sense of humour (70%)
4. Being self-obsessed (69%)
5. Road rage (46%)
6. Texting whilst driving (45%)
7. Talking on a mobile whilst driving (44%)
8. Bad dress sense (40%)
9. Sweaty palms (25%)
10. Dirty car (23%)

Top 10 first date turn-ons

1. Sense of humour (81%)
2. Politeness (77%)
3. Good personal hygiene (69%)
4. Good dress sense (50%)
5. Looks (44%)
6. Confidence (44%)
7. Generosity (29%)
8. Good driving skills (11%)
9. Great shoes (9%)
10. Nice car (7%)

A further one in 10 (11%) are irritated by someone who takes 15 minutes to park, whilst an eighth of Brits (13%) find overly cautious drivers who go under the speed limit off-putting.

Other turn-offs include bad personal hygiene, which causes four in five (80%) of us to lose interest, and no sense of humour which shirks nearly three quarters (70%) of singletons. Being self-obsessed (69%) and sweaty palms (25%) also scored highly in the list.

On the flipside, more than one in 10 (11%) Brits say good driving skills get their motors running on a first date – beating a nice car (7%) and great shoes (9%).

The IAM’s chief executive, Sarah Sillars said: “Bad driving not only has an impact on the safety of our roads, but can also affect your chances of romance. Being able to manoeuvre properly and drive carefully should be much higher up on peoples dating priorities.”

The research revealed that Brits pick up on the driving skills of a date – good or bad - within the first 65 seconds of getting in the car, with half picking up on their potential partner’s prowess behind the wheel in just 20 seconds.

Singles can improve their driving skills – and chances of romance – by signing up for a free IAM driving assessment worth £39 at iam.org.uk/lovedriving. See if you can improve your ‘pulling’ power today.

The IAM is the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, dedicated to improving standards and safety in driving and motorcycling. The commercial division of the IAM operates through its occupational driver training company IAM Drive & Survive. The IAM has more than 200 local volunteer groups and over 90,000 members in the UK and Ireland. It is best known for the advanced driving test and the advanced driving and motorcycling courses. Its policy and research division offers advice and expertise on road safety.

On-Line ticket sales close this Friday for Stormin' The Castle 2015 

Just thought we would give you all a quick heads up that you only have until this Friday to buy your tickets on-line.

Adult tickets will still be available in most of the Bike Shops until Wednesday 2nd Sept, however if you want a Thursday ticket or a Saturday only ticket they are only available on-line.

With this being our 25th Year it is shaping up to be a good one, check out the website for the latest info.