Upcoming Events
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DARE - Dutch Adventure Ride Experience
The DARE event is just across the water in the Netherlands, catering for adventure bikes but also a range of other activities including workshops and talks, great food and live music, as well as more than 20 brands exhibiting their latest wears. I’ve not been to this even personally, but have heard lots of great things about it and am hoping to make it this year!
Despatch Rally
The origins of this event was to rally the motorcycle community to celebrate the original Despatch Riders - military riders tasked with delivering critical messages between units. Quite possibly the OG adventure riders! Held in Dorset, this is a great camping weekend catering for the whole family, with lots to see, and a number of rider challenges for the adventurous!
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
The DGR has become an international phenomenon, bringing together vintage styled riders to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health. There are events running all over the world - you can get involved directly, and help with the fund raising, or simply go watch for the amazing spectacle that it is! Have personally attended from as far afield as New York and Oxford - and they were equally awesome. Hit up the link to find your local ride and get involved!
Bike Shed Moto Show
Set in the incredible Tobacco Docks in London, the Bike Shed Moto Show is probably the largest shows for cafe-racer, scrambler style custom motorcycles with over 300 bikes on show from all over the world. With a great range of high quality street food vendors, coffee baristas, bars, and plenty of lounge spaces to hang out, it makes for a great day of seeing awesome bikes and hanging with like minded people. And while Bike Shed are clear on pointing out that it’s not a motorcycle trade fair, there are lots of independent sole trading vendors selling unique products and services.
Get tickets here: LINK More info on the Bike Shed:https://bikeshedmoto.co.uk
ABR Festival
The ABR Festival, from humble beginnings of a marquee and few hay bales for seats, has grown to become the largest bike event in the UK! Held in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall, it’s host to nearly 20,000 people over the long weekend, all camping! There are several speaker tents with a vast range of talks, many by celebrities of the biking community. There are also 50km of trails on site for those that want to get dirty. The majority of manufacturers will have their bikes on display, with many having their bikes available for test rides, both on and off road. There is also a huge range of vendors will be there with their kit on sale. And if you still have energy left, the nights are awesome with great food, live bands and DJs. Can highly recommend the silent disco! See you there!
Traction Adventure Bike Festival
Traction is a new event to us - but it’s adventure bike focused, and based out of Baskerville Hall that has hosted many legendary events, going right back to the early days of the GS community! The event has a number of workshops, offroad rides, as well a number vendors lined up. Being at Baskerville Hall also means there is the option of staying in the hotel, for those that would rather not rough it! Would be great to hear opinions from people who have been before.
https://sites.google.com/view/tractionadventurebikefestival/home
The Summer Social
If the idea of riding the roads and trails of the Peak District with friends, combined with camping, good food and live music, in a chilled atmosphere appeals, then this is the event for you! It’s a small event, focused on good times with good people - we’re really hoping we can make this one ourselves this year!
https://peakmotorcycles.com/pages/summersocial
Malle Mile
The Malle Mile, a legendary event that has been running for a few years in the beautiful grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle. It combines a great opportunity for people to use their all manner of bikes in fun events like the Hill Climb, Malle 500 and the Sprint, with an amazing custom bike exhibition. And once the the sun goes down, live music, DJs and food keep the party going late in to the night. Even if you’re not riding, this event is still incredible, for the range of bikes and the atmosphere.
Armchair Adventure Festival
Matt and Reece describe the AAF as ‘The UK’s best celebration of adventure travel!’ And it really is - with fantastic range of talks and presentations, held by a wide variety of adventure travellers, whether it be by motorcycle, on four wheels, or eve by foot! It’s a fascinating and inspiring event, held in a beautiful venue in Cornwall, with great atmosphere that continues in to the night with great food and live music.
Ride - the Moto Festival
Previously known as MaxlRIDE, and now hosted in the beautiful Ruhpolding in Germany, this is an event with a fantastic atmosphere, with guided tours, test rides, how to sessions, stunt shows and a custom bike exhibition, combined with a great set of vendors for shopping and an awesome party. If you’re looking for a reason to visit Germany on the bike - this could be just the ticket!
https://ridemotofestival.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ride_motofestival/
Dusty Lizard
The Dusty Lizard event is a multi day, ride and camp event in the stunning wilderness of Păltiniş in Romania. Hosted by the MoskoMoto crew, you ride, drive or even fly/ride and take advantage of local bike rentals available. GPX routes will be provided for those that want to explore, and there is also the option of training, and even a tyre service! The 3, 4, or 5 day tickets include live music on Friday and Saturday, as well as food. For those that haven’t been, this event is a great way to experience Romania on two wheels with awesome people! Hit up the link for more info and to book on.
The Burning Bike Fest
Hosted by the excellent Moto Junkies crew in Wales at their great location in Wales, this is a celebration of the Spring Equinox and the start of the biking season, for those not crazy enough to ride through the winter ;-) As well as trail riding and the option of some coaching from their instructors, there is also the option of going for a wild swim in the river, and some great hikes. And in the evenings, there will be food, and a great fire! Go check out the link to get involved.