BMF CONNECTED – British Motorcyclists Federation

SAT JULY 12th – SUN JULY 13th 2025

Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QE

Brand new event, in association with

To celebrate BMF’s 65th anniversary we are hosting a exciting new type of event to showcase the BMF – our aims, goals, partners and the work we do for the riding community.

We have a full and varied day of displays, talks, demos, workshops, trails and trials, competitions, have-a-go sessions, film-shows, club stands, lots of traders, information stands and charities.

We are focusing on a family friendly, informative, fun event with lots to see and do. Whether you’re a rider or a want to be rider there will be lots for you to enjoy on the day.

There will be entertainment throughout the afternoon and live music in evening on Saturday.

A range of refreshments will be available throughout the event.

Gates open at 9am on Saturday. The event will draw to a close 4pm on Sunday.

Day tickets – £15 bmf member, £18 general tickets, under 16’s free BUY TICKETS HERE

Weekend tickets – £20 bmf member, £24 general tickets, under 16’s free BUY TICKETS HERE

Camping tickets – £15 tent, £20 other – caravan, van, trailer, campervan, etc. BUY TICKETS HERE

Why not make FULL WEEKEND of it?? Book a camping ticket along with your event ticket… campers can arrive pre-event on Friday from 6pm….

There will be lots of camping space with ample room for campers, caravans, vans, etc. Ample toilets and showers. Fully accessible camping area, nice firm, level surfaces. Saturday evening live music in our large marquee.

There is an additional charge for camping, add the ticket to your event ticket.

Who’s coming?


Try – a – Ride sessions	Have a go trails riding sessions	Pro-skills sessions

Phoenix Motorcycle Training

Try-a-Ride for those who have never ridden before. 30 minute sessions. All protective gear and bike provided, just wear sturdy jeans/trousers and boots.

Off-road/Trails area come and have a go at riding trails. 45 minute sessions. bring your own riding equipment, need A2 licence or CBT – will need to show proof. Bike provided.

Pro-skills area for those wanting to develop their knowledge and skills. 1 hour sessions, on your own bike. Just bring your own equipment and a willingness to learn.

Session 1 – Handling Skills. Session 2 – Slow Control Skills. Session 3 – Braking skills. Session 4 – Increase your confidence.

Also many varied talks and demos throughout the day. All ridden sessions bookable on the day, both days.

Hawk Racing one of the most competitive and professional teams in the paddock in both track and road races

Moto Gymkhana “The most fun you can have in 1st gear”.
Moto Gymkhana is the ultimate test of precision, control, and agility! This high-energy motorcycle time trial sport challenges riders to navigate a technical course of cones as fast and smoothly as possible. Hugely popular in Japan, it’s a skill-intensive discipline that will leave you thinking, “How do they DO that?!”
Well… now’s your chance to find out—and master it!

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue – BikerDown – SUNDAY we will have FULL BIKERDOWN COURSE 10am – 1pm. BOOKING REQUIRED

They will have static display, and will be showing introductory video in the talk sessions area. On Sunday there will be running full BikerDown course – more info on how to book on this to follow – BikerDown is a FREE three-hour course for all bikers, giving them an awareness of the dangers at a crash scene, how to deal with a casualty and how to increase visibility to other road users.

BMF Blue Riband Advanced Rider Award – Observed Road Rides – 1 hour rides on your own bike – will include feedback.

National Young Riders Forum – Helping you get out on the open road

BikeTrac Take motorcycle security into your own hands

MazArty An artist based in Staffordshire, who uses many mediums in her work from pen, pencil, coloured pencils, watercolour and acrylics.

Here We Ride A female artist and moto rider who creates clothing focusing on style, comfort, confidence and motorcycles!

Fletchers Solicitors, providers of BMF Legal Line

EurogripTyres The bike tyre specialist. Designed in Italy, tested in Europe, ridden globally

Mental Health Motorbike Mental Health Motorbike exists to create meaningful opportunities so that together we grow the greater wellbeing of the motorbike community. Our ultimate aim is to reduce suicide amongst bikers in the UK.

Silver Dream Racer Tribute bike to the 1979 Silver Dream Racer film

Weebles World Talented Artist, Mental Health advocate, friend and supporter of BMF. Fabulous daily doodles of Weebles antics along with his trusty companion Dog.

Make your Mark – We are M.A.R.K. – Motorbiker Acts of Random Kindness. The Social Bikers Group providing a mental health & financial support network across our communities to bikers and non-bikers-alike. organisers of BIKE and BREW PASSPORT Event

Mentell – Men, is it time to talk? Mentell is a UK charity that provides groups for males aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement.

Great Escapes Motorcycling We are a team passionate about motorbikes and travel, When we’re not working we’re riding or travelling somewhere.

Upright Derbyshire Award winning Motorbike Road Safety campaign in Derbyshire.

Lean Angl Clothing a new range of clothes for sports and fitness, compression base layer

Women Only Motorcycle Training Professional motorcycle instruction for women. Empowering confidence and skills on two wheels

Donis Racing Lithuanian road racer, suspension support, superbike mechanic, bike parts shop. Donis will be offering suspension set up over the weekend

BUMPY Ltd – Motorcycle Activity & Training Centre An on and off-road motorcycle activity centre and charity, providing motorcycle training for children and adults. We have a 10 acre, purpose-built trials park and give accessible buggy passenger rides to those with disabilities and additional needs

Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes Our mandate is to actively work towards parity with other front line emergency services in terms of legislative support and recognition by various government departments and agencies on national topics. We are also active in promoting the professional activities of our members to the Public and our wider NHS ‘clients’.

Leicestershire Police – with their police vehicles, promoting BIKESAFE

Motorcycle Funerals for a dignified final ride

Chloe Cox Jewellery beautifully handmade by 12 year old Chloe

Huggys Speedshop import bikes, cars and a lot of NEW, USED and New Old Stock(NOS) parts worldwide. the venue for fabulous bike meets and not to forget Freda’s diner!

Sharp Helmet Safety Scheme SHARP provides advice on how to select a helmet that fits correctly and is comfortable, and information about the relative safety of helmets to help motorcyclists to make an informed choice

Kevin Williams – Science of Being Seen – after Kevin’s talk he will be selling his books and available for discussions about his courses.

UK Bike Theft Awareness The first group in the UK to work with the Bike Community and Police to tackle motorcycle theft.

SATURDAY Ride in Bike Show – Lots of trophies and spot prizes….

During Saturday our 3 roaming judges will award in the following categories

Best of British
Best Sidecar
Best Custom
Best Trike
Best Classic
Best Café Racer
Best Adventure Bike
Best ‘Little’ Bike (125 or less)
Best Scooter
Judges favourite
Sympathy Award

Judging will take place all day from 11am until 3pm – winners announced at 6pm

CLUBS, CLUBS, CLUBS

Curvy Riders	Blue Knights UK and Ireland Conference	Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA)
Freewheel Cruiser Riders Association	Vintage Motorcycle Club	CBR1100R Owners Club
National Association for Bikers with a Disability	Triumph Owners MCC – Meriden Branch	Ride Cymru – Knievel’s
Tamworth and District Classic Motorcycle Club

Film Shows

Mary Motorcycle – In October 1967, 26-year-old Mary Sievier set off to ride to India on a 175cc BSA Bantam motorbike. She reached India and then kept going. She rode around the world, taking nine years, making her the first British woman to make the journey alone. Watch her story as told in her own words….

Talks/Q&A sessions

Q&A with the BMF management team – Politics/Events/Membership/Finance…

How to gain your licence and post-test training – DVSA/National Young Riders Forum/ Phoenix MCT/ BMF Blue Riband Advanced Training

Science of Being Seen – Kevin Williams

Bike security – BikeTrac

Navigating Navigation – Rachel Lawson & Fern Hume

Travelling on a motorcycle in 2 weeks – Fern Hume

Let’s talk TT – Michael Wynn, Kate Harrington, and others… all talk ‘EVERYTHING TT’

What to do should the worse happen – Mary Lomas – Fletchers Solicitors

Motorcycle PPE – Paul Varnsverry – Technical Director of PVA-PPE Group

Shelia McMahon – Mental Health Specialist – Through understanding of our mental health, we allow our inner light to shine through. Sheila has a unique style, as a councillor, author and comedienne her presentations are inclusive, entertaining, fun and definitely not to be missed! She will be sharing her Bike journey with us… facing the fear and doing it anyway!

Workshops

Bike maintenance workshop & demos by Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Valet

Poetry writing workshop – The Bee Warrior Poet

Drama workshop – The Bee Warrior Poet

Biker Yoga – with Kate

Other things going on!

Face Painting by Pennee the Face Painter

Competitions on site…..

MK Off Road – Trials Club – Competition day on Sunday – Youth and Open rounds

Mallor-E Park – new electric bike racing circuit based at Mallory Park.

Round 4 of the championships will be taking place over the weekend.

Photo credits Kalan Ruck Photography

Music


Midlands based punk ukulele band! Not Quite Dead Yet	Phoenix Sun High-energy trio bringing a fiery blend of indie, punk, and rock classics

Plenty In The Tank Powerful 5 piece band that cover classic rock, new wave & punk hits.