June 22nd – 24th 2018 Chellington is like nowhere else you will ever stay. It’s a deconsecrated church in the lovely Bedfordshire countryside, overlooking the river Ouse. Sleeping accommodation is in the aisles of the nave! Activities (including the AGM) take place in … Continued
24th June 2018. Over 400 Vintage and ClassIc Cars, Tractors, Motorbikes, Commercial Vehicles, Stationary Engines and other machines. The 13th World Egg Throwing Championships. Parade of Vehicles, Dog Show, Tea Tent, Bar (REAL Ales), Hog Roast and other Refreshments, Craft … Continued
Thursday 5th July 2018, Boston Possibly the largest gathering of motorcycles in the East Midlands, Bikes Trikes and outfits all welcome, see you there. For more information click here to visit the website
This last year has seen great progress at Pikilily, which was voted the WIMA world charity at the July 2017 AGM in Estonia. The Mwanza workshop, founded and run by WIMA member Claire Elsdon, has been fully fitted out and … Continued
WIMA Finland welcomes you with your family or friend to the WIMA Rally in Finland from July 30th to August 4th 2018. The rally is held at Parainen in the Soliden’s campsite, about 20 km from Turku. http://www.solliden.fi/ It is … Continued
26th August 2018 Hall Garth Park. Live music all day, Axe and knife throwing, funfair, food fair, ride in and a big biker show. To get more information click here to go to the website
Dear WIMA friends, At last, the so wanted invitation to the French WIMA rally, 2018 edition has arrived!. After the success in the Vosges region in 2017, we are pleased to propose a new location the cottage of Les Dormillouses … Continued
The BMF has recently been engaged in the following Lobbying & related activity: Transport for London [TfL] consultation: Anna Zee [Political & Technical Services Director] responded to the 150-page consultation. The motorcycle provisions are generally welcome (funding for training, street … Continued
Last year, we were asked by some friends whether we fancied biking in the Black Forest this June and without a great deal of thought we said yes! It was nice to be asked. The plan was to make our … Continued
If you weren’t there, you missed a good rally! The weather was kind – lots of sunshine – no torrential rain which has marred our last three Nationals. It was warm enough to sit outside in the evening, sampling the … Continued
More and more websites keep popping up that feature female bikers…..what is going on?? Check out Women ADV Riders which has an enviable selection of great stories from around the world – WIMA members please make 2017 a wonderful year by … Continued
Member of the year for 2016 is Sue Barnes. Sue was presented with the trophy by WIMA GB president Val Newman at a recent outing to Squires Cafe Bar in Leeds.
Take a look at the new BMW Motorrad Zero Emission Engine concept bike – Glasses instead of a helmet, light clothing, full balance without a stand: just three of a great many aspects which could become standard in motorcycling and give … Continued
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the UK’s leading voice for riders’rights, has raised major concerns about a ridiculous new ‘tax on biking’ in the county’s capital city. An ‘Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ),’ will impose the same daily tax of £12.50 … Continued
Over recent days, many media stories have echoed MAG’s concerns regarding the emphasis on the construction of segregated cycle lanes. In a Daily Mail article by Tom Rawstorne (entitled ‘Cycle lanes lunacy! More and more are being built across Britain, causing gridlock and pollution. … Continued
John Abram and Michael W George have been active members of the VMCC (Vintage Motor Cycle Club) for many years now, both own several motorcycles and have a common interest in all things “motorcycle related” for bikes of all ages … Continued
As I write this I have been home from Hungary less than 48 hours, and I am still buzzing from the International Rally. What an awesome week! There were 12 from WIMA GB, including 2 guests, and we represented you … Continued
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the UK’s leading voice for riders’ rights, is lobbying Harlow Council for a change in the terms of an injunction directed at preventing anti-social behaviour in the local area. MAG has already been in close communication … Continued
MAG has been in contact with Kent police following the appearance of a worrying film clip on YouTube suggesting that police might be using a stinger device to stop motorcyclists indulging in anti-social behaviour outside the Oakdene Café in Kent. MAG … Continued
Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) Press Release Blanket ban on pre-1999 bikes in Paris ‘makes no logical sense:’ MAG The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has hit out against Paris authorities which have announced plans to outlaw all motorcycles manufactured before June … Continued
New Pictures from the 2016 WIMA Rally that took place on the 12th-13th of June in Diserth, Wales have been uploaded to our gallery. Take a look and come back soon for the written account of the WIMA exploits which will … Continued
As a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who have had a great deal of pleasure from bikes and the biking community over the years we try to give a bit back by supporting our local bike charity. We stick to the price we offer … Continued
We just learned that one rider a month does not survive the twisty, mountainous road from Ronda to San Pedro. Just as well we didn’t know that a few days earlier when Liz and I rode that exact road….in the wet! However that … Continued
MAG has announced that one of the leading campaigners for motorcyclists’ rights, Neil Liversidge, is resigning as Director of the organisation. Neil, who was one of the key leaders as MAG restructured itself into a proactive, politically energetic movement, said … Continued
Ride to Work Week 2016 is on between Monday 20th and Sunday 26th June. The campaign aims to raise the profile of commuting by motorcycle or scooter and to highlight the main benefits which include: . Time saved – less time in … Continued
Dear Women’s International Motorcycle Association GB, It is our pleasure to cordially request the honor of your presence at the first Queen’s Cavalcade 2016. It is the very first time in the history of Canary Islands to hold the international motorcycle campaign and it … Continued
Here is the latest pics and video from the Off-Road week end organised by WIMA’s Liz Robinson and the Black Desert Training School. Another weekend will be organised soon.
We are delighted that Steph Jeavons will be joining us on Thursday 7th July at 7pm to discuss her trip (so far) around the world on a Honda CRF250L. Many of our customers will already know Steph as she worked at … Continued
14th – 16th July 2016 Call For Papers: 6th INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOTORCYCLE STUDIES CONFERENCE Chelsea College of Arts (University of the Arts London) will be hosting the 6th International Journal of Motorcycle Studies (IJMS) conference in London. IJMS is the only … Continued
