Motorcycle shows and events in May
Paignton Bike Festival
May 4 – 6
Paignton Sea Front, Devon
The biggest bike festival in the South West. Has everything you’d expect of a bike festival – and seaside too! Weekend passes £12.
www.bmad.co.uk
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Into the Valley Rally
May 4 – 6
Home Farm Barns, Sledmere, Driffield
New for this year – heated venue! Camping, drinking, eating, music and bikes. Weekend ticket £25.
www.intothevalley.co.uk
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Rufforth Autojumble
May 5
Rufforth Park, Rufforth, York
Call 01904 738620
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Bike 1066
May 5 – 7
Hastings, East Sussex
The UKs biggest free to attend motorcycle festival, which includes the legendary May Day run, now in its 40th year, and a marathon rock day. Custom bikes, food, drink, race bikes, music. A great way to spend the bank holiday.
www.bike1066.com
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Llandudno Transport Festival
May 5 - 7
Bodafon Fields, Llandudno, North Wales
Held on the sea-front showground, this festival is one of the UK’s best loved events. Classic bikes rub shoulders with tractors, commercials, traction engines and buses. Includes a road run on the Saturday.
www.llantransfest.co.uk or details call 01492 517004 before 9pm
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Spring Autojumble
May 6
Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton, Hampshire
Free parking, admission £4, with children free.
www.sammymiller.co.uk or to book a stall call 01425 620777
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Ancient to Modern Motorcycle Show
May 6
Withington, Hereford
www.lcmcc.uk
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Yamaha Day
May 6
Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, N Circular Rd, London
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the DT and XS 650. 9am start.
london.acecafe.com
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Notts Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
May 6 - 7
Thorseby Park, Ollerton, Notts
A two-day extravaganza with over 500 vehicles on display.
www.classicshows.org
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/thorsey+park+york/@53.9585914,-1.1156967,13z/data=!3m1!4b1?hl=en
You’ve Been Nabbed
May 11 - 13
The Royal Cheshire Showground, Knutsford
Live music, comedy, bars, competitions and games. Oh, and bikes – lots of bikes. Come along and experience a party like no other.
www.nabd.org.uk call 0844 415 4849 or email office@nabd.org.uk
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Despatch Riders Rally Dorset
May 12
Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton, Hampshire
Navigate, shoot, off road and control. This event brings together the motorcycling community to celebrate the despatch riders who sparked off the whole biking culture.
www.sammymiller.co.uk or www.despatchrally.co.uk or call 01425 616644
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BMW Bike Day
May 13
Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, N Circular Rd, London
All day.
london.acecafe.com
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Garstang Autojumble
May 13
Hamilton House Farm, Garstang, Preston
www.garstangautojumbles.co.uk or call Ian Sherrard 07836 331324 (day) or 01772 323654 (6pm-8pm) or email info@garstangautojumbles.co.uk
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Christchurch Arts Guild Summer Exhibition
May 14 – 29
Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton, Hampshire
One of over 200 paintings on view will be the stunning oil portrait by well-known local artist Tom Kelly entitled 'The Biker'.
www.sammymiller.co.uk or call 01425 616644
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The Steve Parrish MAD (My Adolescent Dad Tour)
May 16
Entertainment Marque, Northwest 200
An entertaining evening hosted by Steve’s daughter Frankie.
www.madtour.co.uk
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Victory Rally
May 18 - 20
Huntly Arms Hotel, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Raising money for Legion Scotland’s ‘Voices for Veterans’.
www.victoryrally.co.uk or call 07562 422472 or email Victoryrally@btinternet.com
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The REALLY Rally
May 18 - 20
Elveden Village Hall, Elveden, nr Thetford, Norfolk
Charity rally in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
www.facebook.com/events/1868404656821999/ or call 07704 921974 or email reallyrally001@gmail.com
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Overlord Military Spectacular
May 18 - 26
The Lawns, Denmead, Hampshire
Hundreds of military vehicles will be on show plus reenactors showing the crowds just what war is actually like – from The Great War, right through to modern times.
www.overlordshow.co.uk or call 07768 170445
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Southern Classic Motorcycle Show & Motorcycle Jumble
May 19
Kempton Park, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
www.kemptonparkautojumble.co.uk
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MCN Festival of Motorcycling
May 19 - 20
Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground, Peterborough
Grab a bargain, test ride the new models for 2018, meet guest of honour ‘Fast Freddie’ Spencer and party hard. Camping available.
www.mcnfestival.com or call 08712 301108 or email Mcnfestival@seetickets.com
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Elvington Records Weekend
May 19 – 20
York
Who can go the fastest?
www.straightlinersonline.co.uk
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Rugby Bike Fest
May 20
Kicks off with the exhilarating ride-in to town, followed by bike displays, stalls, children's activities, music and food. Register in advance for the ride-in.
www.therugbytown.co.uk/bikefest
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Romney Marsh Classic Jumble
May 20
Hamstreet, Nr Ashford
www.elkpromotions.co.uk
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Classic Motorcycle Show
May 20
Coach and Horses, Stevenage Old Town
Starts 11am.
Call 07963 609143 for details
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Herts Auto Show
May 20
Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts
www.hertsautoshow.co.uk or call 01707 3760202 or email neil@hertsautoshow.co.uk
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Rattlesden Bike Show
May 20
Rattlesden Community Pavilion, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmonds
Call 07809 145820 or email ratbbs@gmail.com
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Two-Stroke ‘Blue Haze’ Day
May 20
Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, N Circular Rd, London
All day.
london.acecafe.com
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MACH – The Motorcycle Festival
May 24 - 28
Machynlleth, Mid Wales
Set in the lush hills of Wales, you can experience the music, home-cooked food, spectacular roads, mass ride outs and celebrity guest speakers.
www.themotorbikefestival.co.uk
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Warrington Wheels Youth Motorcycle Competition
May 25
Woolston Brook School, Green Lane, Warrington,
www.bobsbikeclasses.co.uk or call 07949 337508 or email bobtowler57@hotmail.co.uk
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Bike Shed London
May 25 - 27
Bike Shed, Tobacco Dock, London
This annual show has gone from strength to strength. Bikes, shopping, live music, barbershop, tattoos, food and drink. It just about has it all.
www.bikeshedlondon2018.com
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North West Triples Rally
May 25 – 27
Fleetwood Lancashire
Food, drink, ride outs, music and sea front nearby.
www.kawasakitriplesclub.net
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Slurp ‘n’ Burp Rally
May 25 - 27
The Plough, Lower Arncott, nr Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1NY
www.beerhounds.co.uk or call 07889 341585 or email duggy@beerhounds.co.uk
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The Main Event
May 25 - 28
Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, Northants
Drag bikes in action at this popular championship meet.
www.santapod.com
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Bideford Bike Show
May 26
Bideford Quay, Devon
Turn up, enjoy the sun (it’s been ordered) and just hang out. Hundreds of bikes to goggle at.
www.bidefordbikeshow.org or call 01237 239265 or email info@bidefordbikeshow.org
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Squires Café Autojumble
May 26
Sherburn in Elmet, West Yorkshire
www.squires-cafe.co.uk
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Pendle Powerfest
May 27
Nelson & Colne College, Barrowford, Lancashire,
250 vehicles on show, food, drink, music and trade stands.
www.pendlepowerfest.com or call 07850 075796 or email organiser@pendlepowerfest.com
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Cheshire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
May 27 - 28
Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire
Over 400 vehicles will be on display in this historical setting.
www.classicshows.org
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Unwanted MCC’s Annual Bike, Trike and Custom Show
May 31 – 3 June
The Rockbar, Shobnall Sports & Social Club, Burton-on-Trent
Live bands, disco, trade stands, 18 categories of bikes in the show, flat camping and proper flushing loos.
www.unwantedmcc.co.uk or call 07988 521400 or email unwantedmcc@aol.co
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Motorcycle Social Meets in May
Pit Stop Sundays
Every Sunday May to September
Iron Horse Ranch House, Market Deeping, Peterborough
Plenty of food and drink, a biker only car park, a petrol station nearby and lots of other bikers. The Ranch House brings a bit of real American pie to Market Deeping.
www.ironhorseranchhouse.co.uk
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Thunder Thursday
May 3
The Leadburn Inn, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland
Thunder Thursday happens every week throughout the year, but on this particular night you get the chance to demo ride a Ducati – in association with Ducati Glasgow. Booking in advance essential.
www.leadburn.co.uk
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Late Night, Bury – Italian Stallion
May 3
Krazy Horse, Lamdin Road, Bury St Edmonds
On the first Thursday in every month during the summer, the BBQ is fired up and live music entertains. This month the latest from MV Augusta is showcased, including the Lewis Hamilton bike. Over 18s only. 6pm – 10pm.
www.krazyhorse.co.uk
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Rockers Rumble
May 12 - 13
Squires Café, Sherburn in Elmet, West Yorks
Classic and vintage bikes on show, DJ and disco, Ride out to Scarborough and back.
www.squires-cafe.co.uk
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Krazy Horse – Park it in the Market
May 31
Greenwich Market, London
Simply turn up and enjoy the atmosphere. Food, music, cars and bikes. 7pm – 10pm.
7pm – 10pm
www.krazyhorse.co.uk
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Track Days in May
James Whitham Track Training Day
May 2
Mallory Park, Leicestershire
On this track day you’ll receive group and one-to-one tuituion from either Jamie himself, or one of his other world class racing coaches, with one coach to every 10 riders. A very rider focused day with lots of learning to be had.
www.jameswhitham.com
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Saturday Night Special
May 5
Santa Pod Raceway, Towcester, Northants
Experience the thrill of evening/night racing. Track open from 9.30am – 8pm and all vehicles welcome. Camping available.
www.santapod.co.uk or www.rwyb.com
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Ladies Track Day
May 7
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Improve your riding skills, increase your confidence and have some fun too. Riding the 1.08 mile Stowe Circuit, instructors will guide you all the way.
www.silverstone.co.uk/track-days/bike-track-days/
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BIKE Track Day
May 10
Rockingham, Northamptonshire
A relaxed and novice friendly track day. Road bikes only.
www.rockingham.co.uk
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Performance Plus
May 16
Cadwell Park, Louth, Lincolnshire
Run by Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, this track day is for those who want to improve their riding skills on the track and on the roads. £99 which includes theory sessions, time on the track and also an observed ride out.
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolnshire-road-safety-partnership
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California Superbike School
May 17 and 18
Silverstone, Northamptonshire
Stowe Circuit
A 1.5mile track featuring eight corners, the slightly shorter distance of the Stowe circuit is ideal for teaching the art of cornering. The fast direction changes make for an intensive and enjoyable lap. The purpose built facilities are handy for spectators.
www.superbikeschool.com
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Pro Peak Performance
May 24
Santa Pod Raceway, Northants
Lots of track time and pit space with full track preparation to race standard. Limited to 100 entries on a first come basis.
www.santapod.co.uk
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Race Meets - May
Tandragee 100 Road Races
May 1
Tandragee, Ireland
One of the classic Irish road races – in fact, the 4th best road race in the world! More than worth a visit.
www.tandragee100.co.uk
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Moto GP – round 4 – Spain
May 4 - 6
Circuit de Jerez
Watch live on TV – BT Sport Live – Sunday 6 May at 1pm and highlights on ITV 4, 7 May at 8pm
www.motogp.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
Bennetts British Superbike Championships round 3
May 5 - 7
Oulton Park, Little Budworth, Cheshire
Watch on TV – Quest – Monday 7 May at 1pm
www.britishsuperbike.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
Scarborough Festival of Speed Hillclimb
May 5 - 7
Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
You can watch or have a go – you know you want to! Seaside and chips too.
www.auto66.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
Maxxis ACU British Motocross – Round 4
Blaxhall Circuit, Woodbridge, Suffolk
A sandy circuit, voted best round in the British series in recent years.
www.mxgb.co.uk
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Scottish Six Day Trial
May 7 - 12
Kinlochleven, Fort William
A motorcycle trial with a difference! It has the additional test of reliability as riders completing up to 100 miles a day for six days over rough moorlands, rocky tracks and public roads. Oh and of course you can throw the Scottish weather into the mix too!
www.ssdt.org
www.google.co.uk/maps
World Superbike Championship – round 5 Pata Italian
May 11 – 13
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
Watch on TV – Eurosport – Race 1, Saturday 12 May at 12noon and Race 2 on Sunday 13 May at 12noon. www.worldsbk.com
Wiscombe Park Hillclimb
May 12
Honiton, Devon
1005 metres of excellent machine laid tarmac, and in the words of the organisers, “It’s a cracking hill!”
www.nhca.co.uk
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Endurance Legends
May 12
Donington Park, Leicestershire
Classic endurance race and trackday. Show bikes too – lots to do and see.
www.endurancelegends.com
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Pendine Sands Records Weekend
May 12 - 13
Pendine, Camarthen, Wales
The tide goes out and in come the bikes – ridden hard and fast on the beach. The British equivalent of the Daytona.
www.straightlinersonline.co.uk
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Motorcross Grand Prix
May 13
Kegums, Latvia
With the paddock set up next to a forest and with beautiful countryside all around, this is a great place to visit. And the racing’s not too bad either!
www.mxgp.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
North West 200 Road Races
May 13 - 19
Portsteward, N. Ireland
This course is fast and dramatic and all the top riders will be in action for pre-TT preparation.
www.northwest200.org
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Moto GP – round 5 – France
May 18 - 20
Le Mans
Watch live on TV – BT Sport Live – Sunday May 20 at 1pm and highlights on ITV 4, May 21 at 8pm
www.motogp.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
British Historic Racing
May 19 – 20
Darley Moor, Derby
Great entertainment and fab Derbyshire roads to ride on.
www.britishhistoricracingclub.co.uk
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Wiscombe Park Hillclimb
May 19 - 20
Honiton, Devon
1005 metres of excellent machine laid tarmac, and in the words of the organisers, “It’s a cracking hill!”
www.nhca.co.uk
www.google.co.uk/maps
World Superbike Championship – round 6 Prosecco DOC UK
May 25 - 27
Donington Park Circuit, Leicestershire
Superbikes are back in the UK! We can’t wait. Watch on TV – Eurosport – Race 1, Saturday May 26 at 1.15pm and Race 2 on Sunday May 27 at 1pm
www.google.co.uk/maps
Pre-TT Classic Road Races
May 25 - 27
Billown, Isle of Man
Classic racing on the Southern 100 course. Always a thrill.
www.southern100.com
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FIA/FIM Main Event European Championships Drag Racing
May 25 – 27
Santa Pod, Northants
Britain’s biggest drag racing event.
www.santapod.co.uk
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KMSC Scottish Championship Motorcycle Racing
May 26 - 27
Knockhill Racing Circuit, Fife
With 32 races, warm up and qualifying sessions, the action at Knockhill this weekend is bound to be fast and thrilling. See the super-fast Scottish superbikes in action where only factions of seconds separate the elite riders.
www.knockhill.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
TT Races | Isle of Man
May 26 – June 8
Practice starts on the 26th and then it’s all go from that point on. Book your ferry now – this is the race meet that everyone should experience at least once.
www.iomtt.com
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Toughsheet National Twinstock Championships
May 27
Bevercoates, Ollerton, Notts
www.nationaltwinshock.co.uk
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Ride Outs – May
RIDE Capitals Knievels 2018
May 3 - 7
Edinburgh, London, Cardiff
Definitely a unique adventure. Ride to the three capitals over the May bank holiday and raise money for McMillan Cancer Support at the same time. You can ride the full route, or just a section or two. And you’re encouraged to dress as Knieval (over your leathers of course). Great fun! Starts from Wrexham.
www.ridecymru.com or email info@ridecymru.com
Map link: www.google.co.uk
Road and Race Performance Ride Out
May 9
Meet at Road and Race Performance at 7:30pm for a ride to the Two Boats pub in Long Itchington.
Leave there at 9:30pm and either ride back to RRP or head on home. The Two Boats has a large secure carpark. Scenic canal-side seating area and a bike loving landlord. The food is great and well-priced with a selection of ales for those not riding.
For more info go to www.facebook.com
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/D9VQXvGCRxx
International Female Ride Day
May 5
Worldwide
Go it alone, grab a friend or join a group ride. Just get out and ride and celebrate all those female riders out there. Take a look at the website for organised rides in your area.
motoress.com/international-female-ride-day
Ride 4 Rescue, The Return
6 May
Start venue: Street Bike, Dudley Road, Halesowen, West Midlands
Registration from 11am and finishes at The Bay Horse, Hartlebury Road, Stourpoint on Seven. A BBQ and music will welcome you. Get involved and raise money for these beautiful dogs.
www.happystaffierescue.org.uk or call 01299 513006 or email events@happystaffierescue.org.uk
http://www.google.co.uk/maps
Hastings May Day Run
May 7
Locksbottom, Kent
The 40th May Day run is set to be a stonker. Over 70 traders and exhibitors and thousands of bikes.
www.bike1066.com
www.google.co.uk/maps
Jeff Mountjoy’s Big Ride Out
12 May
Paulton Rovers Football Club, Bristol
Charity event raising money for Dorothy House Hospice and The Blood Bikes. 11am meet with 1pm start.
www.facebook.com
call 01761 417487 or email dkloader3@gmail.com
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InSpire Ride
May 13
International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Hill, Lincoln,
A new motorcycle charity event. Ride to the Command Centre by whichever route you choose, aiming to be there between 10am and 12noon. £10 donation per bike, raising money for three great charities.
https://inspirelincoln.org.uk
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Ridethecounty
May 19
Oxford Products, Witney, Oxfordshire
A treasure hunt! Twenty clues over six counties. Choose how many clues you’ll search for or how many miles you’ll ride. Finishes at Brize Norton with a BBQ. All for charity of course.
www.ridethecounty.org.uk or email info@ridethecounty.org.uk
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Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run
May 20
Starts at Hertfordshire Constabulary, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden city.
Register from 8.30am and leaves at 10am. Finishes at the North Weald Family Fun Day, North Weald Airfield, Epping, Hertfordshire. Learners welcome. Standard ticket £10.
www.ehaat.org/events
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Breast Way Round
May 25 – 17
Ride just under 500 miles around Scotland while raising money for charity. Men welcome! Starts at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.
http://breastwayround.co.uk
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Margate Meltdown Run
May 28
Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, N Circular Rd, London
10.30am start. Bands and DJ at the finish.
london.acecafe.com or Tel 07963 609143
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