Motorcycle shows and events – May 2023

Motorcycle shows and events this month

6 May 2023
Rufforth Autojumble. The auto jumble takes place every first Saturday of the month all year round - Rufforth Park, Yorks, YO23 3QH www.rufforthautojumble.com

6-7 May 2023
Dirtcamp. A women only off-road motorcycle experience weekend, with the focus on flat track, but also consists of motocross, enduro and trials riding over the course of the weekend. - Greenfield Dirt Track, Alford, Lincs LN13 0EB. dtra.bigcartel.com/product/dirtcamp

7 May 2023
Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble. With MotoBall and Ride-In Show. - Ashford Market, Kent, TN24 0HB www.elkpromotions.co.uk

7 May 2023
Ripon Classic Car & Bike Show. Hundreds of vintage vehicles will be roaring over to Ripon Racecourse to dazzle and delight in the summer sunshine at the 25th Ripon Clubs, Classic & Performance Motor Show with a large auto jumble. - Ripon Racecourse, Yorks HG4 1UG www.greatbritishmotorshows.com

7 May 2023
Spring Auto Jumble. Held at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - New Milton, Hants BH25 5SZ www.sammymiller.co.uk

13 May 2023
The May London Classic Bike Show. Come and join us as we finish the season in style at Kempton Park with a packed motorcycle autojumble combined with an off-road & racing show! - Kempton Park, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ www.kemptonparkautojumble.co.uk

13-14 May 2023
MCN Festival of Motorcycling. Don’t call it the BMF, but that’s what it used to be - biggest bike event in the UK - East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6EA www.mcnfestival.com

14 May 2023
Stratford Autojumble. A great day out for any car or motorcycle enthusiast offering a vast array of parts, restoration services and related products. - Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Warks, CV37 9SE www.stratfordautojumble.co.uk/

14 May 2023
Festival of 1000 Classic Cars inc NW Classic Motorcycle Show. Classic Shows events offer a fantastic day out for all of the family and not just car and bike enthusiasts! The events are held at some of the finest country homes in the UK and provide an impressive backdrop to a display of rare and interesting classic vehicles. Many venues allow tours of the country house, grounds and / or also include children’s play facilities in addition to unique shops, food offerings and the retail of local produce. - Cholmondley Castle, Nr Malpas, Cheshire. SY14 8AH. www.classicshows.org

14 May 2023
Ancient 2 Modern Motorcycle Show 2023. Featuring a range of bikes from 1900s to present day, food and refreshements and trade displays including the Leominster |Classic Motorcycle Club - Dovermans, Withington, Hereford, HR1 3RX. lcmcc.uk/events/ancient-to-modern-9/

21 May 2023
Lytham Hall Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. We bring the best of classic and performance cars, bikes and commercials to Lytham Hall, near Blackpool, for a spring bonanza this May. - Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 4JX www.greatbritishmotorshows.com

25-28 May 2023
MACH The Motorcycle Festival. MACH is a unique motorbike and music festival set in the heart of Wales. - Llanidloes, Wales, SY18 6LQ www.machfestival.co.uk

26-28 May 2023
Bike Shed Moto Show 2023. Europe's biggest and best independent annual motorcycle show, always on the last weekend in May, celebrates the creativity of the new-wave and cafe-racer custom motorcycle culture, with over 300 curated custom motorcycles, unseen in the UK, from all over the world, plus live music, art, photography, and hand-made accessories alongside selected brands, retailers and exhibitors. - Tobacco Dock, London, E1W 2SF. www.bikeshedlondonshow.com/

27 May 2023
Squires Café Autojumble. Monthly autojumble. Pitches are £5 each for sellers - South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5LX www.squires-cafe.co.uk

28 May 2023
Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show (inc Cheshire Jaguar Day). Classic Shows events offer a fantastic day out for all of the family and not just car and bike enthusiasts! The events are held at some of the finest country homes in the UK and provide an impressive backdrop to a display of rare and interesting classic vehicles. Many venues allow tours of the country house, grounds and / or also include children’s play facilities in addition to unique shops, food offerings and the retail of local produce. - Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY. www.classicshows.org

29 May 2023
Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show (Inc NW Mercedes Benx and American Autoclub day). Classic Shows events offer a fantastic day out for all of the family and not just car and bike enthusiasts! The events are held at some of the finest country homes in the UK and provide an impressive backdrop to a display of rare and interesting classic vehicles. Many venues allow tours of the country house, grounds and / or also include children’s play facilities in addition to unique shops, food offerings and the retail of local produce. - Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY. www.classicshows.org

29 May 2023
Yorkshire Classic and Performance Show. Great British Motor Shows brings the best of classic, modified and performance cars and motorbikes to Ripley Castle for a record-breaking 39th time, making it an event to remember. - Ripley Castle, Harrogate, HG3 3AY www.greatbritishmotorshows.com

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Bike meets in May

4 May 2023
Mod 'n' Mini Meet. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

4 May 2023
Krazy Horse Late Nights. Back for a 10th year and cannot wait to bring you all more fun! Bikes, Cars, Band, Beer and Food...whats not to like! - Krazy Horse, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NU. krazyhorse.co.uk

5 May 2023
Bike Night + Performance & Fast Bikes. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

7 May 2023
Italian Bike Day. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

10 May 2023
Brit Bike Night with Triumph & Royal Enfield OC & WIMA & BMF. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

11 May 2023
Italian Night. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

12 May 2023
Bike Night & Bandits (BOCGB). Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

14 May 2023
BMW Bike Day. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

14 May 2023
Ramsey Classic Bike Meet. 11:00 meet - All bikes, old and new welcome. Hot drinks, sausage/bacon rolls and full english available. - The Jolly Sailor, Great Wyte, Ramsey, Cambs PE26 1HH www.facebook.com/groups/434317610282028/about/

18 May 2023
SuperMoto + XJROC + NABD + Classic Scooters. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

19 May 2023
Bike Night + Rockers & Classic. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 18:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

20 May 2023
Pickering & District Motor Club Open Day & Party. To celebrate their centenary, Pickering & District Moto Club invite you to an open day and celebration. From demo runs to static displays to rider reunions, there will be a full day of events and something for everyone. NY500 Moto Café, Pickering, Yorks. YO18 8EA www.facebook.com/PickeringDMC/

20 May 2023
Off Road & Adventure Bike Day. Held at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - New Milton, Hants BH25 5SZ www.sammymiller.co.uk

21 May 2023
Two-Stroke 'Blue Haze' Day. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

21 May 2023
Goldwing Gathering. Held at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum - New Milton, Hants BH25 5SZ www.sammymiller.co.uk

25 May 2023
Krazy Horse on Tour! Ace Café. Krazy Horse late Nights on tour... First stop is Ace Cafe London! - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD. krazyhorse.co.uk

26 - 29 May 2023
Ska, Skins and Scooters. A packed weekend of Music & Machines. Stonham Barns hosts Ska, Skins & Scooters bringing together some of the best bands on the Scooter scene along with 100's of Scooters from around the Country. Featuring "Bad Manners with Buster Bloodvessel", along with The All or Nothing Experience, Special Kinda Madness, Skabucks, Pat O'Reilly & The Goldmaster Allstars, Skaburst UK, The Mod Show, The Bootleg Jam plus 7 Professional Top Ska & Motown, Two-tone and Northern Soul DJ's. - Stonham Barns Park Showground, Stowmarket, IP14 6AT. Ticket Source

28 May 2023
RBLRB Day ( in aid of the Poppy Appeal). Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

29 May 2023
Margate Meltdown Run. Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 10:30 start - Ace Café, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD london.acecafe.com

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Race meets in May

1 May 2023
Jerez - MotoGP Official Test. Three classes of world class racing, plus Moto-E class at limited races. - Circuit de Jerez - Angel Nieto, Spain www.motogp.com

5 May 2023
FIM Enduro & Open World Cup. World Endurance Racing at its finest. Open championship is open to two and four-stroke machines of any engine capacity. - Lalin, Spain www.fim-live.com

5 May 2023
FIM MXGP / MX2 Motocross World Championship. The premier championship of motocross racing, plus support events. - intu Xanadu-Arroyomolinos, Spain www.mxgp.com

5-7 May 2023
World Superbike Championship - Round 4. With three races per round, the action is spread over two days. WSBK, WSSP and WSSP300 - Catalunya, Spain www.worldsbk.com

6-7 May 2023
British MotorCycle Racing Club (Bemsee) - MRO Championship. Club racing at its finest. - Snetterton, Norfolk, NR16 2JU www.bemsee.net

6-7 May 2023
International Road Racing Championship - R1. Formerly the 3 Nations Cup, the European Road Racing Series - Hengelo, Netherlands www.irrc.eu

9-13 May 2023
North West 200. Dubbed "The Triangle", based around the towns of Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart, in Northern Ireland. - Portrush Rd, Portstewart BT55 7DD www.northwest200.org

13 May 2023
World Speedway Championship - Round 2. Sideways action from the FIM World series - Warsaw, Poland www.fimspeedway.com

13-14 May 2023
Melbourne Raceway - Championship R3. The Home of Speed - Europe’s leading organisers of straight-line events, drag racing and motorsport for anything on wheels. - Melbourne Raceway, Yorks. YO42 4SS. straightliners.events/all-events/

13-14 May 2023
British Historic Racing. Rounds 3 and 4 of the vintage Motorcycle Club race series over 12 rounds at 6 circuits. - Cadwell Park, Lincs, NL11 9SE www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk

13-14 May 2023
Ohvale UK Cup Championship - Round 3 (FIM Accredited). With 110cc classes for 8-12 year-olds, 160cc for 10-14 year olds, the Championship is an 8 round British Championship heading to all parts of the UK utilising kart tracks to race on. A typical race weekend consist of 2 practice sessions, qualifying and race 1 on Saturday followed by a warm up session and 2 races on the Sunday. - Rowrah Circuit, Kirkland, Cumbria CA26 3XU. peterhickman.net/the-ohvale-uk-cup/

14 May 2023
MotoGP - Round 5, inc MotoE. Three classes of world class racing, plus Moto-E class at limited races. - Le Mans, France www.motogp.com

15 May 2023
Top Speed Monday @ Elvington. The Home of Speed - Europe’s leading organisers of straight-line events, drag racing and motorsport for anything on wheels. - Elvington Airfield, Yorks, YO41 4XS. straightliners.events/all-events/

19 May 2023
FIM MXGP / MX2 Motocross World Championship. The premier championship of motocross racing, plus support events. - Villars-sous-Ecot, France www.mxgp.com

20-26 May 2023
UK & ITA International Speed Week. The Home of Speed - Europe’s leading organisers of straight-line events, drag racing and motorsport for anything on wheels. - Elvington Airfield, Yorks, YO41 4XS. straightliners.events/all-events/

19-21 May 2023
Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 3. The most biggest and best national Championship in the world, sponsored by Bennetts. - Donington Park, Derby, DE74 2RP www.britishsuperbike.com

21 May 2023
Club Championships Darley Moor MCRRC. Darley Moor Motor Cycle Road Racing Club Ltd have been organising and running motor cycle road racing at Darley Moor Sports Centre since 1965. Many of today's top riders started their careers at Darley Moor. Affiliated to the East Midland Centre of the Auto Cycle Union (ACU), you will need to apply to join Darley Moor MCRRC if you wish to race. - Darley Moor Sports Centre, Derbyshire DE6 2ET. www.darleymoor.co.uk

21-22 May 2023
AMCA MX Championship - Round 3. 85, 125, MX2, MX1 and Vets races - Lower Drayton MX Track, Staffs, ST19 5RE. www.amca.uk.com

26 May 2023
FIM Enduro & Open World Cup. World Endurance Racing at its finest. Open championship is open to two and four-stroke machines of any engine capacity. - Heinola, Finland www.fim-live.com

26-28 May 2023
Southern 100 - Pre-TT Classic Road Races. The Blackford’s Pre-TT Classic Road Races is rated as one of the most popular and ‘must do’ events in the annual Classic calendar attracting well over 250 entries for its nine-race event. - Billown, Isle of Man www.southern100.com

26-29 May 2023
The FIA/FIM Main Event. The 1st round of the FIA European Championship presents 4 days of high speed drag racing action over the Bank Holiday weekend. - Santapod Raceway, Beds, NN29 7XA www.santapod.co.uk

29 May - 10 June 2023
The Isle of Man TT Races. Every May and June the Isle of Man, a small country nestled between England and Ireland, turns into motorcycle nirvana as the world’s greatest road racers gather to test themselves against the incredible ‘Mountain Course’ – a 37.73 mile beast of a course - Isle of Man www.iomtt.com/tt-info

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Bike Track and Training days in May

1 May 2023
No Limits track day. Ride your own bike, away from the open road with no oncoming traffic or speed cameras and with no need for a race licence. Trackdays are sociable and low pressure events where the emphasis is on fun. - Anglesey, Wales LL63 5TF www.nolimitstrackdays.com/

5 May 2023
Darley Moor Trackday. 3 classes - Newcomers, Inters and Advanced with full or half days available. Qualified instructor available to offer tuition. - Darley Moor Sports Centre, Derbyshire DE6 2ET. www.darleymoor.co.uk

9 May 2023
California Superbike School Training Day. The California Superbike School was founded by world-famous motorcycle coach Keith Code in 1980. Code has authored numerous books including the seminal motorcycle skills text “Twist of the Wrist”. The UK school teaches four levels of skills and is suitable for novice riders, riders who have never been on a track before, and pro-racers alike. Riders use their own motorcycles or new Kawasaki UK supplied motorcycles can also be hired. A full A or ACU license is required - Brands Hatch, Kent, DA3 8NG www.superbikeschool.co.uk

10 May 2023
California Superbike School Training Day. The California Superbike School was founded by world-famous motorcycle coach Keith Code in 1980. Code has authored numerous books including the seminal motorcycle skills text “Twist of the Wrist”. The UK school teaches four levels of skills and is suitable for novice riders, riders who have never been on a track before, and pro-racers alike. Riders use their own motorcycles or new Kawasaki UK supplied motorcycles can also be hired. A full A or ACU license is required - Brands Hatch, Kent, DA3 8NG www.superbikeschool.co.uk

10 May 2023
Silverstone Track day - Grand Prix Circuit. Why not cross another item off your bucket list or buy a gift with memories that last a lifetime? Doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll love the thrill of the track, the camaraderie of the pits, and our expert, friendly instruction - Silverstone, Northants, NN12 8TN www.silverstone.co.uk/track-days/bike-track-days

10 May 2023
Bennetts Rider Confidence Day. Whether you’re a new, experienced or returning rider, Bennetts Rider Confidence Days are designed to improve your understanding of machine control and help boost your riding confidence. - Donington Park, Derby, DE74 2RP www.bikesocial.co.uk/join

11 May 2023
Silverstone Track day - Grand Prix Circuit. Why not cross another item off your bucket list or buy a gift with memories that last a lifetime? Doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll love the thrill of the track, the camaraderie of the pits, and our expert, friendly instruction - Silverstone, Northants, NN12 8TN www.silverstone.co.uk/track-days/bike-track-days

13 May 2023
Silverstone Track day - National Circuit. Why not cross another item off your bucket list or buy a gift with memories that last a lifetime? Doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll love the thrill of the track, the camaraderie of the pits, and our expert, friendly instruction - Silverstone, Northants, NN12 8TN www.silverstone.co.uk/track-days/bike-track-days

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Motorcycle ride outs this month

21 May 2023
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR). Don your best bid and tucker for men's health charity ride - This year's target - 6 million riders - Worldwide www.gentlemansride.com/

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