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16/06/2005: "World of Motorcycling at Beaulieu"
One of the best shows in the UK is coming up this weekend - World of Motorcycling at Beaulieu.
Here's some info direct from the organisers;
Motorcycle World, the greatest extravaganza of the moving motorcycle in the South, has become a key summer event for bikers, but this year we celebrate a rare milestone:- The 100th anniversary of the Velocette marque.
Its `100 at 100` time as no fewer than one hundred Velocettes from across the generations gather for a unique centennial ride on the Beaulieu demonstration circuit, courtesy of the Velo Owners Club and their special guests.
Younger, but with bouncier springs, we also celebrate 25 years of the BMW model that invented a new category of motorcycle the Giant Trailie as specially-invited owners of GS (and G/S - theyre fussy like that, BMW owners) ride-in on Saturday, lead by Long Way Round star Charley Boorman and fastest round the world traveller Kevin Sanders, seasoned moto-tourists both who will be on hand to talk about their experiences and sign autographs, books and DVDs.
Charley will also be giving one of his marvellous hour long talks on the hardships he and fellow traveller Ewan McGregor faced on their global trek in the National Motor Museum Lecture Theatre at lunchtime on Saturday. A ticket-only event, seats are £10 each from 01590 614667 and quote the reference MCW!
Historic Hondas will also be much in evidence you can see, hear - and smell (aaaah!) Beaulieus own 1962 World Championship winning 250cc four of Mike Hailwood and were promised something a bit special and a bit more modern from the worlds biggest motorcycle manufacturer. If we said oval - and winked - you might get a clue!
And speaking of modern machinery: A secret collection of GP bikes from the winners enclosure of the last thirty years will be presented to the public for the first time by a mystery benefactor, ridden by Jamie Whitham and Niall MacKenzie, among many other top-flight names. Barry Sheene's ex-GP winning Suzuki RG500 machines will also be on show.
Top film and BMW stunt rider Jean-Pierre Goy returns after his stunning debut last year to wow the crowds with yet more things you shouldnt even be able to do on a bike!
Talking of things Francais, Voxan will be at the show, with three of their V-twin bikes - and the public can demo ride them, subject to conditions and availability.
Its not just two wheels either: Sidecars through the ages fill both road and off-road circuits, headed by 140hp left-handed sidecar grasstrackers four cylinders, three wheels, two riders, one engine no brakes!
And for those for whom three wheels isnt enough, quads make a welcome return to both arenas. Racing, leisure and work use are highlighted, and new for this year is `Quad Alley` - a dedicated thoroughfare for the expanding world of quads for sport and recreational use. If your idea of a dirty weekend is shale, mud, grass or dirt youll find something to interest Isle of Wight and Poole Speedway stars will be in attendance and Craig Boyce will be on hand to sign programs and talk rear-end sliding, in a non-medical manner!
With more than 400 trade and exhibitor stands and 28,000 visitors each year, Motorcycle World is now one of the biggest events on the show calendar a celebration of biking in all its forms.
The show opens 9am Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June.
(this article was taken from NewsFile)
