Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum invites motorcyclists to take part in first Bikers’ Day

MOTORCYCLISTS are being invited to take part in the National Motor Museum’s first Bikers’ Day this weekend.

The event in Beaulieu on Saturday, which is open to owners of all makes and models, has been billed as “an unmissable day out” for motorbike fans.

Running from 10am until 5pm, visitors can expect to see everything from cutting-edge sports bikes and robust cruisers to powerful three-wheelers and familiar classics.

A spokesperson said: “Attendees will be able to park their pride and joy in the grounds of the National Motor Museum where they can catch up with friends and fellow riders.

“Certain to attract the attention of enthusiasts, the sounds and smells of historic bike start-ups will fill the air as some awesome machines are brought out from the museum and revved into life.”

The line-up will include a 1928 Rudge-Whitworth, which was ridden to victory by Graham Walker in the 1928 Ulster Grand Prix, and the 1961 Honda RC 162, ridden by Mike Hailwood and victorious in the 1961 TT ride.

Other bikes include a 1975 Kawasaki h1R ridden by Mick Grant, and 1961 BSA Super Rocket, Café Racer.

Charity Mental Health Motorbike, which aims to improve the wellbeing of the motorcycling community, will be in attendance alongside DocBike, which works to eradicate motorcycle deaths through engagement and education, as well as roadside critical care.

Tickets to the event cost £10 each, and include access to the motor museum, which recently unveiled its new permanent exhibition, Streets Ahead: Motoring in Mid-Century Britain.

Motorbike clubs wishing to take part should email events@beaulieu.co.uk to reserve an area.

Those not part of a club but still wishing to park alongside friends can still do so, but should arrive together with individual tickets.

To book, visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/beaulieu-bikers-day