Pace gathers for Billing Bike Fest

Added on Friday, June 10th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments

Even more high octane action and live music have been added to the line up for the inaugural Billing Bike Fest, held at Northamptonshire’s Billing Aquadrome on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2011. Billing Bike Fest brings together motorbike clubs from all over the UK and Europe to create the biggest bike club event in the event calendar.

The main arena will play host to motorcycle parades from the attending clubs as well as the daring Ural Russian Motorcycle and Sidecar display team, guaranteed to make audiences hold their breath as they perform an amazing mix of tricks and stunts. There will also be fun and games for all the family to join in as well as some very special ‘World Record Breakers’.

First up is Britain’s Got Talent’s Mr Remarkable, best known for his attempts to blow up and burst hot water bottles on the ITV show. Then there’s Sean Shannon, the World’s fastest talker, and if our compere can get a word in, there’s John Evans, who balances motorcycles and even a mini on his head! Completing the line up is World Champion beer drinker and eater Peter Dowesdall.

There’s also plenty of live music with rock bands Mental Men and Hooker playing on site while punk group Lights Out and indie band Empire will play the Willow Bar. In the Kingfisher Bar, acoustic rock covers band The Great Divide will be playing on Saturday night. Make a weekend of it by taking full advantage of Billing Aquadrome’s unrivalled camping and caravanning facilities.

Packed with motorbikes ranging from great British classics to modern day heroes, Japanese elegance to American icons, Billing Bike Fest has something for every enthusiast. Riders can get expert advice or watch live demonstrations, browse the extensive retail village or search the treasure trove that is the Bike Jumble for that elusive spare or part. Whatever you love about motorbikes can be found at Billing Bike Fest.

There will also be a Bike Concours competition where the very best bikes will be displayed in a purpose built marquee with awards for outstanding examples. Concours categories include Best in Show that comes with £150 prize money to the winner, Best Trike, Best Chop, Best Street fighter and Best Classic.

Adult ticket prices start from just £10 when booking in advance or £12 on the gate. Children under the age of 16 get free entry when accompanied by an adult. Parking is also free throughout. The show is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm each day. Camping is £25 per adult and £12.50 per child. Camping can be booked by contacting 01524 781453. To book show tickets and for the latest updates, call 0844 873 7357 or visit www.billingbikefest.com

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