The upcoming Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show is set to live up to its reputation as the "Best Show in the West" with an extravagant weekend celebrating the timelessness of classic bikes.

Get ready to experience an exhilarating showcase of vintage motorcycles that will get your heart racing. The event, which attracts thousands of classic bike lovers yearly, will take place at The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet from February 24-25.

Racing icons James Whitham and Steve Plater will take centre stage, sharing epic stories from the time on the track and igniting their bikes in the live start up area. Tons of passionate motorcycle clubs will once again grace the show with their extravagant displays and prized rides.

Whether you are a die-hard fan of vintage bikes or simply a curious observer, there is something for everyone on the showground. You can expect to see a stunning display of classic motorcycles from illustrious manufacturers like Triumph, Norton, BSA, and Sunbeam. Renowned auction house Dore & Rees will be staging their first ever motorcycle auction at Bristol with over 100 classic and collectors' bikes set to go under the hammer.

Event organiser Nick Mowbray said: “Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that this year's show is jam-packed with exciting features and activities that will leave you amazed.”

Discounted tickets are on sale for the show, with a one-day adult pass costing just £15.00. Tickets will also be available on the gate at £18 – youngsters aged 16 and under get free admission. Free parking is available on site.  

For more information visit bristolclassicbikeshow.com

To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of our opening in 1984, National Motorcycle Museum LIVE continues in October 2024 as a two-day event. As always, this is the time when everyone can visit us free of charge* and enjoy a host of exciting free attractions including the incredibly popular HENRY COLE AND FRIENDS live on stage.

FREE MUSEUM ENTRY: Everyone is invited to visit the museum collection free-of-charge!

INDOOR TRADE AREA: The event will feature a large indoor trade area held within the warm & dry surroundings of both the National Motorcycle Museum and our conference facilities.

RACHAEL CLEGG MEETS: Best known for her TT Milestones Calendars and book, TT expert, journalist and artist Rachael Clegg will host racing stars past and present on our main stage on both days of the event.

HENRY COLE AND FRIENDS LIVE ON THE MAIN STAGE: We are delighted to welcome Henry Cole and Friends back for our feature presentation on both Saturday and Sunday.

MEET THE EXPERTS LIVE: Situated in our Premier Suite food court area, lunchtime on both Saturday and Sunday will see host Rachael Clegg interview some of our guest experts which will include a lively public question and answer session.

START UP LIVE: See & hear some of the most famous race machines in the world started up in our LIVE start-up feature which will take place on our main stage in the museum’s Britannia Suite.

FREE MUSEUM GUIDED TOURS: Hosted by Classic Bike Magazines Rick Parkington.

FOOD COURT AND BAR: New for 2024 will be a fantastic new “street food” menu featuring cuisine from around the world.

NMM 40TH ANNIVERSARY: To help us celebrate 40 years since the National Motorcycle Museum first opened its doors to the public, we have some very exciting additions to this year’s event. Watch this space!

PARKING*: As in previous years, there will be a nominal car parking charge for the event, with motorcycle parking absolutely free.

For further Museum Live 2024 updates visit www.thenmm.co.uk

THE ITALIAN PROTOTYPE SHOWED ENCOURAGING SIGNS, BUT  IMPROVEMENT IS EXPECTED

The work of the Aprilia Racing department during the winter has been relentless, and in the first 2024 test in Malaysia the results were seen. The new RS-GP amazed, especially with a once again innovative aerodynamic study. 

After the shakedown completed by test rider Lorenzo Savadori, Aleix and Maverick had the chance to start working on the new bike during the three days just concluded. A first contact that still showed encouraging signs: there is still to adapt the characteristics of the bike to the style of each rider, but the potential was judged unanimously high.

Now MotoGP will move to Qatar for the last test session, scheduled for February 19 and 20, before officially starting (on the same track) the new season.

ALEIX ESPARGARO'
"I am satisfied with this first test. If we look at the improvement from last year, I don't think anyone has grown as much as we have. I love the character of the new RS-GP, it allows me to be even faster in cornering and that goes along with my riding style. It is also more stable, albeit a bit more challenging, but there is still a lot of work to be done. We've seen very fast riders and bikes, with incredible fast lap performance as well as great pace: we're at a good level but it's still not enough."

MAVERICK VIÑALES
"It was an intense three days, but I would like three more! The new RS-GP definitely has potential, in Aprilia they worked a lot during the winter. At the end of last year I had reached a very high level, especially in corner entry, a feeling that I lack for now. It's just a matter of trying new settings, a different balance, to exploit the strengths of the new design as we did in '23. We still have testing in Qatar to get us ready for the first race, right now I would say we are halfway through the process."

Part of the Ford of Britain Heritage Collection will be displayed at the British Motor Museum from Friday 2 February. The Museum is delighted to reveal that a new selection of seven vehicles from the Heritage Collection will join the existing Ford cars on display. Also arriving as part of the fresh Ford line-up is a 1973 Ford Capri Ferguson 4x4 which is on loan from a private collector.

Ford’s collection, which totals around 130 cars is not normally accessible to the public. The Museum is pleased to have secured the loan of a 1961 Ford Zodiac Mk II, 1979 Ford Granada Mk II, 1986 Ford RS200, 1988 Ford Fiesta Mk II XR2, 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4, 1993 Ford Escort Mk V Cosworth WRC and a 2004 Ford Focus ST170.

These cars will form a display in the Museum’s Welcome Gallery. The Museum team are hopeful that the great relationship with the Ford of Britain Heritage Collection will present opportunities to expand the number of vehicles on loan and to change the displays often to bring more of this strong collection to the public.

Len Keen, Operations Manager at Ford of Britain Heritage Collection, said “We are excited to be working with the British Motor Museum in Gaydon following the move of our collection from Dagenham to Daventry. This provides an excellent opportunity to showcase some of the iconic vehicles from our history and rekindle many great memories from visitors as they tour the museum”.

Stephen Laing, Head of Collections and Engagement at the British Motor Museum, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase some of this incredible collection of Ford vehicles. It’s another significant collection from a UK manufacturer that fits perfectly with the Museum’s aim to broaden the range of marques that are represented here. With so much choice, it has already been tough making the first selection of seven cars to display in the Museum!”

Access to view the additional seven cars from the Ford of Britain Heritage Collection is included as part of the normal Museum admission. Museum entry is just £43 for a family in advance or £49 on the day, £16 for adults in advance or £19 on the day, £14 for concessions in advance or £17 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return, at no extra cost. Annual Membership is also available. For more information about the Museum please visit the website www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk or call 01926 895300.

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