Here is a guide to some of the motorbike rallies, meets, shows, autojumbles and rock nights during September that have been organised by bikers for bikers.
Event: Motorbikes: Made & Remembered Exhibition
When? 30th July – 18th September
Where? Bilston Craft Gallery, Mount Pleasant, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 7LU
What’s on?
Bilston Craft Gallery is to showcase a range of motorcycles made in Wolverhampton. The exhibition Motorbikes: Made & Remembered, will show at the Mount Pleasant Gallery until Sunday 18th September. Through the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century, Wolverhampton and Bilston had a dozen companies producing the iconic motorbikes.
‘Made & Remembered’ has chosen to select six companies with motorcycles dating from 1913 to 1972.
Admission: free event.
Parking is limited at the gallery, however there is on-street parking available.
Event: South Midlands Autojumble
When? Saturday 10th September
Where? Ross-on-Wye Livestock Centre, Ross-on-Wye, South Midlands, HR9 7QQ
What’s on?
This is a well-established autojumble which caters to cars, motorcycles, and general automobiles. Refreshments will be available on site. Parking is free. And if in need, there is an outlet shopping centre nearby for some extra retail therapy.
Doors open: 9am
Admission: £4
Event: Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run and Harwich Family Festival
When? Sunday 11th September
Where? Harwich Green, Harwich Town CO12 3NJ
What’s on?
This motorcycle run is in support of the Essex Air Ambulance and the organisers are hoping to attract more than 5000 motorcyclists to the event.
The run’s route is 60 miles long. It starts at Ford Dunton Technical Centre, Essex and ends at the Harwich Family Festival in Harwich. The run leaves the centre at 11am but while waiting to set off, riders can enjoy a breakfast while watching Boldog, motorcycle stunt team, performing on the test track.
The Harwich Family Festival will feature live music, trade stands, merchandise stalls, charity auction, Essex Air Ambulance landing, catering units, children’s inflatables and much more.
On the day prices are £10 (single rider) or £15 (rider plus pillion). Entrance to the Harwich Family Festival is free.
Devitt are proud sponsors of the Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run, we’ll be there…will you?
Event: WAC’s HQ Monthly Bike Meet
When? Tuesday 13th September
Where? The WAC’s HQ, The Tower, Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN
What’s on?
This monthly motorcycle meet is organised by the Worcester Auto Club aka WAC Motorcycle Club. It is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from April to October. Hot food will be available.
Doors open: 7:30pm – 11:30pm
Event: Kempton Bike Jumble
When? Saturday 17th September
Where? Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road, East Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
What’s on?
This motorcycle jumble has a number of stalls and trade stands plus a motorcycle mart where, for a small fee, owners can exhibit their machines and restoration projects for sale. Refreshments will be available on the site and parking is free.
Doors open: 9:30am
Admission: Adults £6, childrem/OAP £5
Event: Romney Marsh BikeJumble
When? Sunday 18th September
Where? Marsh Road, Hamstreet, near Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JD
What’s on?
This is a large BikeJumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing and accessories for sale. The stalls will be both outdoor and undercover. There will be a seating area in a large marquee.
Parking will be free; refreshments will be available. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Doors open: 10am -2:30pm
Admission: Adults £4, Seniors (65 plus) £3, children under 16 free
Event: Historic Huddersfield Autojumble
When? Sunday 18th September
Where? Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, HD1 1RG
What’s on?
This autojumble will take place in an old Victorian fish market. Refreshments will be available on the site. Street parking only.
Admission: £2.50
Event: Historic Huddersfield Autojumble
When? Saturday 24th September
Where? Near Caenby Corner, at the junction of the A15 and A631. Only 10 miles from the M180, DN21 5TJ
What’s on?
This is a large autojumble for cars, motorcycles, lorries, tractors, machinery and tools. The theme of this event is tractors. Display vehicles are invited to attend.
Doors open: 8am – 12:30pm
Admission: Free
Parking: £2 per car
Event: The Footman James Sywell Classic: Pistons and Props
When? Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th September
Where? Hall Farm, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BN
What’s on?
This motoring festival will see old planes such as the Spitfire, the Lancaster, the Mustang, the Kittyhawk and the Hurricane taking to the skies in the Battle of Britain memorial flight; aerial acrobatics, historic racing cars and motorcycles in action on the ‘Racing Runway’ and the ‘Sprint Strip’.
Plus, there will be motor club displays, a fair in the ‘Vintage Village’, live music, dancing demonstrations and much more.
Doors open: 10am – 5:30pm
Admission: £22 for adults, £10 for children (5 – 15 years) and £54 for a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children).
Event: Normous Newark Autojumble
When? Sunday 25th September
Where? Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY
What’s on?
This autojumble caters to both classic motorcycles and cars. The trade stalls are situated both inside and outside. There is also a large display of classic cars and motorcycles.
Parking is free
Doors open: 10am
Admission: £10 before 10am ‘early bird’ and £7 after 10am. Classic/Interesting vehicles driver/rider £5 or with a passenger/pillion £7.
Event: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
When? Sunday 25th September
Where? Worldwide
What’s on?
For one day a year, thousands of Distinguished Gentleman (and genteel ladyfolk) in hundreds of cities worldwide press their cravats, starch their tweed and sit astride their classic-styled motorcycles to raise funds for prostate cancer research and awareness.
It’s a day all about spreading merriment while raising awareness of a really important issue that affects 1 in 8 blokes across the world. The fundraising supports research into men’s health by bringing together dapper riders of classic machines, café racers, bobbers, custom motorcycles, trackers and undefinable two-wheeled creations.
This ride is a celebration of the art of being dapper and the style of classic custom motorcycles. Think: monocles, trimmed moustaches, silk vests, crisp shirts and tailored suits. Do: bring your finest manners, neatest beards and a sense of fun and adventure. The styles of bikes should be reflective of classic motorcycle nature. Think 1970s and the decades before.
There is nothing to pay to ride, but sponsorship for taking part is encouraged to help raise funds for the charities involved.
In 2014, there were 20,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in 258 cities across 57 countries. In 2015, there were 50,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in over 500 cities across 90 countries. How many will straddle the saddle in the name of men’s health in 2016?
Event: The North Manchester Custom and Classic Bike Show
When? Sunday 25th September
Where? The Ramsbottom Crocket Club, Acre Bottom, Ramsbottom, Rossendale, Lancashire, BL0 0BS
What’s on?
With live bands, disco, stalls, food, bar bike show, kids entertainment, the steam railway next door and a great day out for all. Categories in the show are Best classic and jap, Best Paint, Best streetfighter, Best chop, Best rat, Best trike, Best American and Best in Show.
The show is put on to promote biking, promote the Rossendale area and to raise as much money as possible for local charities.
Admission: £3
Event: Poole Dream Machines
When? Tuesday 27th September
Where? The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ
What’s on?
This is the final night of the 2016 season of the weekly bike meets on Poole Quay. Motorbikes ranging from rare customised classics to the latest models are on display. As well as the chance to show off their machines, the 2016 weekly winners are invited back on the final night of the season for the prestigious Bike of the Year title, voted for by the public. The winner will ride away with a cash prize.
Doors open: 6pm
Admission: £1 per bike
Can’t see your favourite ride out, autojumble, bike show or motorcycle event on our list? Why not let us know below and we’ll add it!