Sunday 11th June | 9am – 5pm

Ace Cafe London's Triumph Day, Sunday 11th June, together with “Triumph West London”, celebrates the definitive and ever evolving British motorcycle marque and its unique 121 year history.
 
As well as 2023 being the 85th anniversary of the Ace originally having opened in 1938, it is also the:

100th anniversary of the Triumph Model H production ending – 1915 to 1923
70th anniversary of the Triumph Tiger, introduced in 1953
50th anniversary of the Triumph X-75 Hurricane, introduced in 1973
50th anniversary of the Triumph 750 Bonneville, introduced in 1973
40th anniversary of Co-op production ending in 1983
20th anniversary of Triumph returning to and winning at the IoM TT in 2003

Fire it up and  see you at the Ace!

The British Motor Museum has plenty of choice for those looking for a gift or special day out for Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June. Those visiting the Museum on Father’s Day itself, can enjoy the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the annual Vintage Motor Cycle Club's Banbury Run. It’s the biggest gathering of motorcycles and three-wheelers produced before 1931 and makes for a wonderful spectacle.  

If you’re looking for the ideal gift for an owner of a cherished classic car, then take a look at the Heritage Certificate products. Heritage Certificates are the official ‘Certified Copy of a Factory Record’ for a classic car showing the car’s specification as it left the production line. For more information visit britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates.

You could buy a Gift Voucher for Father’s Day! Treat Dad to a visit to the British Motor Museum whenever suits him the best. Simply buy the Gift Voucher Museum ticket and he can redeem it online ahead of when he plans to visit. Find out more at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/book-now

Or if Dad would prefer multiple visits to the Museum, why not treat him to an annual Membership so he can enjoy admiring over 400 British classic cars and attending all the motoring shows? Gift Vouchers are available for Memberships too! Starting from £42 for the year, not only does it include free entry to the Museum and its events, but also special Member only events including ‘Museum on the Move’ where Members get to ride in a selection of the Museum’s cars. Find out more at britishmotormuseum.co.uk/membership.

The Museum’s online shop also stocks a range of gifts from novelty motoring themed items such as ‘Dads Garage’ and ‘Man Cave’ tin signs, to motoring cuff links, hip flasks, mugs, and memorabilia as well as many unique marque products. To find more Father’s Day gift ideas please visit britishmotormuseum.co.uk/shop.

The museum has taken the decision to hold its 2023 entry prices at 2022 rates. Entry is just £40 for a family in advance or £44 on the day, £14.50 for adults in advance or £16 on the day, £12.50 for concessions in advance or £14 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.

Cardo Systems, a leading provider of wireless communication systems for motorcycle riders, Outdoor and Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) has announced today its acquisition of Riser, based in Vienna Austria, a popular motorcycle navigation app with an array of social features.

This acquisition will bring together the strengths of both companies, providing riders with a comprehensive range of communication, social and navigation solutions.

Riser and Cardo will be working collaboratively. Initially, the app will operate as it currently does, and gradually, the app will develop into an app represented by both companies.

The acquisition will allow Cardo to expand its reach beyond traditional communication systems and offer riders an all-in-one communication, navigation, and social networking solution.

“We are excited to join forces with Riser, which has created an innovative motorcycle app that enhances the riding experience,” said Cardo Systems CEO Alon Lumbroso. “This acquisition will enable us to provide our customers with an even wider range of solutions, including navigation, community, and safety, that meet their evolving needs.”

Dominik Koffu, founder of Riser, added, “We are thrilled to become part of the Cardo family and combine our strengths to provide riders with a comprehensive set of tools that make their riding experience safer and more enjoyable. We look forward to continuing to develop and innovate our technology under the Cardo umbrella.”

KTM CEO, Stefan Pierer, expressed, “I am delighted to see Riser find a new home with Cardo, and we have every confidence that together they will achieve great success.”

The acquisition of Riser is part of Cardo’s ongoing strategy to commit to providing riders with the most advanced and user-friendly communication and navigation systems. Cardo is dedicated to meeting the needs of riders of all levels, from casual enthusiasts to professional riders, and this acquisition will help us achieve this goal.

About Cardo Systems

Cardo Systems delivers cutting-edge communication devices for groups in motion. Connecting motorcycle riders, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers to their phone, their music, and to each other. Cardo launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth-based wireless intercom headset in 2004 and has been responsible for most of the industry’s innovations ever since. This includes the introduction of the first mesh-powered intercom, the first premium sound system by JBL, and the first voice-powered device, to name but a few. Cardo’s products are sold in over 100 countries and are the world’s leading communication devices for groups in motion.

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) campaigns to protect and promote the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced and, having already delivered two successful public meetings aimed at raising the profile of the fight against motorcycle theft in Gillingham, Kent, and Birmingham earlier this year, with riders given the chance to hold the Kent and West Midlands police forces to account, the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is holding a public “hustings” type meeting at the Ace from 6pm on the evening of Wednesday 14th June 2023

Herts riders take note!

Joining MAG’s own Colin Brown on the panel for the hustings-style meeting at the Ace, from Hertfordshire will be the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, David Lloyd, and Chief Inspector Ricky Bartlett. 

See you at the Ace

Friday 9th June 2023 - 10am to 4pm

Whether you're keen to make the switch or just curious about electric motorcycles, Zero's Experience Electric tour gives you a chance to try out one of the company's all-electric motorcycles and to ask the experts any questions you may have.

The free experience days are designed to give motorcyclists an opportunity to try out a fully-electric motorcycle in a ‘no-obligation’ environment, offering a short guided demo ride and a chance to speak with Zero’s experts and discuss all aspects of electric motorcycling. The dates will include a wide selection of models from the Zero Motorcycles range, including the brand new 2023 DSR/X, the fully-faired SR/S and the A1 compatible FXE and DS.

Sign up in advance for a “Demo Ride” at the Ace and you will receive a free gift upon production of your Eventbrite ticket
Book your ride here.

Test rides will last approximately 15 minutes and as the activity takes place on public roads, all participants must bring with them their full motorcycle licence and provide their own protective riding equipment

See the Zero Motorcycle range here. 

NB: Not all in the Zero Motorcycles range may be available on the day
 
Run Silent, Run Sweet!
 
     See you at the Ace!