Welcome to BikeSocial
A hub for UK motorcyclists, BikeSocial delivers the latest motorcycle news, honest bike and kit reviews, riding tips, and a calendar of events — plus a membership offering discounts, competitions, exclusive experiences, and a friendly community for riders to share their experience.
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Upcoming Motorcycle Events
FIM World Rally Raid Championship - Dakar Rally
The world's most famous endurance rally-raid event.
Bike Night + Rockers 'n' Classics Monthly Meet
Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café, North Circular, London - 18:00 start
FIM SuperEnduro World Championship - R3
The championship features three classes, along with separate categories for junior and female riders.
Kempton Park Autojumble
Kempton Jumble now accommodates at least 250 stalls for regular traders and is a very useful venue for enthusiasts having "clear outs".
Kempton Park, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
www.kemptonparkautojumble.co.uk
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AJS & Matchless Owner Club "Founders Day" + Classic Bikes
Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start
Sugar Loaf Bike Night
Every Tuesday from 6pm. Themed nights - free soft drink with themed bikes. All bikes welcome.
Gosport Motorbike Social
A weekly Wednesday meet for like minded bikers from 6pm. Motorcycle ride outs, charity events, food and drinks - all welcome.
Bike Night at The Hunters Inn
Meet up at The Hunters Inn - Freehouse pub with large car park and garden. Great biking roads in area and close to A32 and Loomies Café. Bike night - Thursdays from 18:00
Ogri MCC Kickstart Rally
Semi-traditional rally, Inc. bonfire, real ale, winter food, free tea & coffee, live music (acoustic), silly games & a ride out on Saturday (weather dependant) * Limited tickets*
Squires Café Autojumble
Squires Cafe is an ideal venue for all event requirements, boasting large outdoor capacity plus large well equipped indoor facilities making Squires a truly all year-round venue. Monthly autojumble. Pitches are £5 each for sellers
X-Trial Leeds
After a ten-year absence ML Events is extremely proud to be bringing the FIM X-Trial (Indoor) World Championship back to Great Britain and making it the first ever motorcycle event to be hosted in the modern and incredible First Direct Bank Arena – Leeds. Saturday 24 January 2026 will mark a new beginning when X-Trial Leeds, incorporating Trial Expo comes to life.
World Women's Relay 2026
Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start
'Normous Newark Autojumble
A great day out for any car or motorcycle enthusiast offering a vast array of parts, restoration services and related products.
Newark and Notts Showground, Newark, NG24 2NY
www.newarkautojumble.co.uk
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Malvern Drive-In Classic Car & Motorcycle Autojumble
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.
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW
www.classicshows.org
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Australia Day
Bike meet at the world famous Ace Café - 09:00 start
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You get more from motorcycling with BikeSocial membership
Get an RST Pro Series Ranger textile jacket for just £200 at Sportsbikeshop
Get an extra 10% off a Shoei Neotec 3 Grasp TC3 helmet at Sportsbikeshop
Save 50% on Oxford Tracker 2.0 textile boots at Sportsbikeshop
Get an RST S1 CE one-piece leather suit for just £275 at Sportsbikeshop
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Comprehensive Bike Reviews
With over 2000 bike reviews and an extensive array of articles, users can make informed decisions about their motorcycle purchases and stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and trends.
In Depth Product Reviews
Bennetts BikeSocial prides itself on having a library of the most in-depth, honest and unbiased motorcycle kit reviews.
Motorbike Event Listings
Access an extensive calendar of motorcycle events, enabling quick discovery and participation in local and national rides and meet-ups.
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